C32 (60 Hz)
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At a Glance
Overview
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Generator Set Specifications
+ -| Minimum Rating | 830 ekW |
| Maximum Rating | 1250 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds |
| Voltage | 220 to 4160 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
Engine Specifications
+ -| Engine Model | C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 5.71in |
| Stroke | 6.38in |
| Displacement | 1958.86in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 15.0:1 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Fuel System | MEUI |
| Governor Type | Adem™A4 |
Generator Set Dimensions
+ -| Length - Minimum | 164in |
| Length - Maximum | 172.7in |
| Width - Minimum | 66.3in |
| Width - Maximum | 87.7in |
| Height - Minimum | 85.1in |
| Height - Maximum | 86.4in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 14700lb |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 16755lb |
Standard Equipment:
Air Inlet System
+ -Single element canister type with service indicator
Control Panel
+ -Warning Shutdowns
EMCP 4.2B
Digital Indicators
Communications
Control Features
Programmable Protective Relaying Functions
Cooling System
+ -Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant
ATAAC
Coolant drain line with valve
Low coolant level sensor
Fan and belt guards
Radiator fan and fan drive
Exhaust System
+ -203 mm (8 in) ID round flanged outlet
Exhaust manifold - Dry
Fuel System
+ -Fuel cooler
Fuel priming pump
Secondary fuel filter
Primary fuel filter with water separator
General
+ -RH Service
Caterpillar Yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
SAE Standard Rotation
Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE
Generators And Attachments
+ -Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
3 Phase brushless
Permanent magnet
Winding temperature detectors
Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
Reactive droop
IEC standard hole pattern
NEMA Class H insulation
Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
Salient pole
6 Lead
Internal excitation
Governing System
+ -ADEM(tm) A4
Lube System
+ -Gear type lube oil pump
Oil drain lines and valve
Fumes disposal
Lubricating oil
Integral lube oil cooler
Oil filter, filler and dipstick
Mounting System
+ -Rubber anti-vibration mounts
Rails - engine /generator / radiator mounting
Power Termination
+ -Busbar
Starting And Charging
+ -45 Amp charging alternator
24 Volt electric starting motor
Battery disconnect switch
Battery, rack and cables
Optional Equipment:
Air Inlet System
+ -Standard air cleaner
Heavy duty air cleaner
Dual element air cleaner
Circuit Breakers
+ -Shrouds
1600, 2000, 2500 and 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC-Rated circuit breakers
Center posts busbars
Enclosures - Control packaging
400, 800, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated circuit breakers
Circuit breaker wiring groups
Power connection covers
Cable supports
800, 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3200 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC-Rated circuit breakers
Control Panels
+ -EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
Cooling System
+ -High Ambient radiator
Extended life coolant
Standard radiator
Radiator duct flange
Certified radiator
Enclosures
+ -Premium sound attenuated enclosure
Cold weather bundle
Color options
DC lighting package
Sound attenuated enclosure
AC panel, outlets and lights
Panel bracket
Enclosure Fuel Tank Options
Enclosure louvers - fixed and motorized
Exhaust System
+ -Elbow mounting kit
Mufflers
Guard and Shield System
Flange and exhaust expanders
Flexible fittings
All C32 engines have 203 mm (8 in) exhaust outlets
Flanges
Exhaust through wall kit
General
+ -US aid emblem
Special paint
Generator And Attachments
+ -Medium Voltage Optional Generators
Low Voltage Optional Generators
Lube System
+ -Oil level regulator
Oil pan
Prelube manual sump pump
Mounting System
+ -Spring type vibration isolator
IBC vibration isolators
Mounting base types
Standard package isolators
Power Connections
+ -Center post busbar
Low voltage connection cables
Neutral grounding connection
Power Termination
+ -Circuit breakers, UL listed
Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Special Tests / Reports
+ -Standard engine test
IBC seismic certifications
PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
Custom genset TVA report
Generator test report
Standard genset Torsional Vibration Analysis (TVA) report
PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor
CSA test and certification
OSHPD seismic certifications
Starting / Charging
+ -10 Amp enclosure battery charger
35 Amp battery charger
Space heater
Jacket water heater
Electric starting motor - Standard / Heavy duty
Heavy-duty starting system
10 Amp battery charger
20 Amp battery charger
