Diesel generator sets
C175-16 (50 Hz)
Producing reliable power from 2500 - 3100 kVA at 50 Hz, our 175-16 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is optimized for Low Fuel Consumption or Low Emissions.
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Cat<sup class="cf-reg">®</sup> Diesel Engine
- Rugged, durable design with reliable performance proven in thousands of applications worldwide
- Certified alternative fuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Renewable Diesel (RD) and Hydrotreated Renewable Diesel (HRD) which meet EN 15940 or ASTM D975 can be used or blended with EN 590 diesel
Cat Generator Set Package
- Accepts 100% block load in one step
- Meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
- Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance requirements
- Reliability verified through torsional vibration, fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient performance, and endurance testing
Alternators
- Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generator
- Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
Cooling System with Radiator
- Cooling systems are available to operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
- Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling
Cat<sup class="cf-reg">®</sup> Energy Control System (ECS)
- User-friendly interface and navigation
- Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirements
- Expansion modules and site specific programming for specific customer requirements
- Graphical touchscreen display
- Easily upgradeable
Warranty
- 24 months/1000-hour warranty for Standby and Mission Critical ratings
- 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime and Continuous ratings
- 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime-DCP ratings
- Extended service protection is available to provide extended coverage options
Financing
- Caterpillar offers an array of financial products to help you succeed through financial service excellence
- Options include loans, finance lease, operating lease, working capital, and revolving line of credit
- Contact your local Cat dealer for availability in your region
Over 20,000,000 Operating hours
at Global locations
Over 3000 units
In the field
Highest Rated Tier 4 Product
Available on the market
| Standby Rating | 3100(no fan)/3000 kVA |
|---|---|
| Prime Power Rating | 2825(no fan)/2725 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel, Low Emissions |
| Voltage | 380 to 11000 Volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 3100 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 2500 kVA |
| Engine Model | C175-16 SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.89 in |
| Stroke | 8.66 in |
| Displacement | 5166.88 in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbo Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | Common Rail |
| Governor Type | ADEM� A4 |
| Length - Minimum | 251.9 in |
|---|---|
| Length - Maximum | 320.2 in |
| Width - Minimum | 82.7 in |
| Width - Maximum | 109.1 in |
| Height - Minimum | 86.9 in |
| Height - Maximum | 130.1 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 42750 lb |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 50750 lb |
Air Inlet System
- 4 x Single element canister with service indicator(s)
Control Panel
- Cat ECS 100
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Engine cycle crank
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- Overcurrent
- Communications
- Emergency stop
- 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- 6 Programmable digital inputs
- 2 Programmable digital outputs
- Environmental sealed front face.
- DC Volts
- Reverse power
- Programmable protective relaying functions
- High coolant temperature
- Accessory module data link
- Low coolant level
- Over/under frequency
- Amps (per phase & average)
- True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Low coolant temperature
- Reverse reactive power
- Controls
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Lamp test
- Coolant temperature
- Warning/shutdown Indicators:
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Alarm acknowledge
- Generator phase sequence
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Auto/start/stop control.
- Low oil pressure
- RPM
- Text alarm/event descriptions.
- Digital Indicators
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Engine cool-down timer
- Operating hours
- Over/under voltage
- Overspeed
- Frequency (Hz)
Cooling System
- Radiator group - shipped loose
- SCAC cooling
- Coolant Sensors
- Coolant drain line and valves
- Fan and belt guards
Exhaust System
- Bolted flange, with bellow for each turbo
- Dry exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- Filters x 3
- Secondary/ tertiary fuel filters
- 10 Micron spin On Type
- 4 Micron Spin On Type
- Primary fuel filter water/fuel water separator
- Engine mounted filters x 3
Generator and Attachments
- 6 Leads
- IEC platinum stator RTDs
- Voltage regulator
- Reactive droop capability
- 3 Phase voltage sensing
- RFI suppression
- Min / max exciter limiter
- exciter diode monitor
- Form wound
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- NEMA Class H insulation
- Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
- (LV) Busbar connections, top/center mounted, top cable entry
- 3 Phase Brushless
- Salient pole
- 50 Hz models: IEC standard hole pattern
- (MV) Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient
- Right side extension box, bottom cable entry
Governing System
- ADEM A4
- Redundant shutdown (Overspeed protection through a duplicate speed sensing system)
Lube System
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Lubricating oil
- Fumes disposal
- Integral lube Oil cooler
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Prelube - required with prime, continuous, and standby
Mounting Systems
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
- Battery disconnect switch
- Batteries and battery rack w/cables
- Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
- Rails - Engine/generator
Service Instructions
- Two PM inspections
Power Termination
- Busbar
General
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
- Right hand servicing
- Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
- SAE standard rotation
- Electric Power Rating Guide
- C175-16, 50 Hz, 3000 kVA Standby/MC, 2725 kVA Prime, 2500 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption / Low Emissions (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 50 Hz, 3100 kVA Standby/MC, 2825 kVA Prime, 2600 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption / Low Emissions (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 50 Hz, 2725 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 50 Hz, 2825 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet
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