Diesel generator sets
C175-16 (60 Hz)
Producing reliable power from 2500 - 3365 ekW at 60 Hz, our C175-16 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 Low Fuel Consumption, U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards) certified.
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Cat Generator Set Package
- Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
- Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
- Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements
Cat Diesel Engine
- Reliable, rugged, durable design
- Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
- Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
SR5 Alternator
- Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
- Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
- Robust Class H insulation
Cat ECS Control Panel
- User-friendly interface and navigation
- Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
- Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements
Cooling System
- Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
- Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
- UL 2200 Listed
- CSA
- IBC seismic certification
- OSHPD pre-approval
One Safe Source
- Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package performance
- The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
- Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
- Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system
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 | 3365(no fan)/3250/3100(no fan)/3000 ekW |
|---|---|
| Prime Power Rating | 3115(no fan)/3000/2825(no fan)/2725 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel, Tier 2 |
| Voltage | 480 to 13800 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 RPM |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 3365 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 2500 ekW |
| Engine Model | C175-16 SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.89 in |
| Stroke | 8.66 in |
| Displacement | 6456.31 in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbo Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | Common Rail |
| Governor Type | ADEM� A4 |
| Length - Minimum | 250.9 in |
|---|---|
| Length - Maximum | 330.6 in |
| Width - Minimum | 82.7 in |
| Width - Maximum | 124.3 in |
| Height - Minimum | 86.9 in |
| Height - Maximum | 134.2 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 42750 lb |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 57774 lb |
Air Inlet System
- 4 x Single element canister with service indicator(s).
Control Panel
- 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Low coolant level
- Over/under voltage
- Coolant temperature
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Alarm acknowledge
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Reverse power
- Over/under frequency
- Environmental sealed front face
- Programmable protective relaying functions
- Speed adjust
- Generator phase sequence
- Low coolant temperature
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- Overspeed
- Controls
- Frequency (Hz)
- Engine cycle crank
- Engine cool-down timer
- Warning/shutdown Indicators:
- Lamp test
- 2 Programmable digital outputs
- 6 Programmable digital inputs
- High coolant temperature
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- Auto/start/stop control
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- RPM
- Digital Indicators
- Communications
- Accessory module data link
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Low oil pressure
- Overcurrent
- Emergency stop
- 24 Volt DC operation
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- Operating hours
- DC volts
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Cat ECS 100
- Reverse reactive power
Exhaust System
- Bolted flange, with bellow for each turbo
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel System
- Engine mounted filters #REF!
- Filters x 3
- 10 Micron spin on yype
- Secondary/tertiary fuel filters
- 4 Micron spin on type
- Primary fuel filter water/fuel water separator
Generators and Attachments
- Right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- IEC platinum stator RTDs
- Reactive droop capability
- 3 Phase voltage sensing
- (MV) Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient
- Anti-condensation space heater
- NEMA Class H insulation
- 6 Leads
- Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
- Voltage regulator
- Exciter diode monitor
- Form wound
- RFI suppression
- (LV) Busbar connections, top/center mounted, top cable entry
- 3 Phase brushless
- 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Min / max exciter limiter
- Salient pole
Governing System
- Redundant shutdown (Overspeed protection through a duplicate speed sensing system)
- ADEM A4
Lube System
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Integral lube Oil cooler
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Fumes disposal
- Lubricating oil
- Prelube - required with prime, continuous, and standby
- Gear type lube oil pump
Mounting Systems
- Rails - Engine/generator
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
- Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
- Battery disconnect switch
- Batteries and battery rack w/cables
Power Termination
- Busbar
Service Instructions
- Two PM inspections
General
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
- SAE standard rotation
- LH Service
- Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
- Electric Power Rating Guide
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC.2725 ekW Prime, 2500 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC.2725 ekW Prime, 2500 ekW Cont., U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC. U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) + N. Virginia NOx Requirements (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3100 ekW Standby/MC, 2825 ekW Prime, 2600 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3100 ekW Standby/MC, 2825 ekW Prime, 2600 ekW Cont., U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3100 ekW Standby/MC, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) + N. Virginia NOx Requirements (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3250 ekW Standby/MC, 3000 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3365 ekW Standby/MC, 3115 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 2725 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 2725 ekW, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 2825 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 2825 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet
- C175-16, 60 Hz, 3115 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet
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