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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| 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
- Download ↓Electric Power Rating Guide
- Download ↓C175-16, 50 Hz, 3000 kVA Standby/MC, 2725 kVA Prime, 2500 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption / Low Emissions (with fan) Spec Sheet
- Download ↓C175-16, 50 Hz, 3100 kVA Standby/MC, 2825 kVA Prime, 2600 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption / Low Emissions (without fan) Spec Sheet
- Download ↓C175-16, 50 Hz, 2725 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (with fan) Spec Sheet
- Download ↓C175-16, 50 Hz, 2825 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet
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