C175-16 Tier 4 Final
C175-16 Tier 4 Final
C175-16 Tier 4 Final
C175-16 Tier 4 Final
Diesel generator sets

C175-16 Tier 4 Final (60 Hz)

Producing reliable power from 2500 - 3000 ekW (3100 ekW without fan) in 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 U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary certified.

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Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating3100(no fan)/3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating2825(no fan)/2725 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Certified Tier 4
Voltage480 to 13800 Volts
Frequency60 Hz
Speed1800 rpm
Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating3100 ekW
Minimum Rating2500 ekW
Engine Specifications
Engine ModelC175-16 SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore6.89 in
Stroke8.66 in
Displacement5155.88 in³
Compression Ratio16.7:1
AspirationTurbo Aftercooled
Fuel SystemEUI
Governor TypeADEM� A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum242.77 in
Length - Maximum320 in
Width - Minimum82.7 in
Width - Maximum122.8 in
Height - Minimum127.2 in
Height - Maximum142.3 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)42750 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)45114 lb

Control Panel

  • - Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns with indicating lights for:
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  • Environmental sealed front face
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  • Lamp test
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  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • - Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • - Amps (per phase & average)
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  • Auto/start/stop control
  • 24 Volt DC operation
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  • - Overcurrent (50/51)
  • Local annunciator option
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  • Overspeed
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  • 12 Programmable digital inputs
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
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  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-0.25% accuracy
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  • DC volts
  • Low coolant level Over/under voltage (27/59)
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  • Controls:
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  • Amps (per phase & average)
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  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • - kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • - Over/under voltage (27/59)
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  • Failure to start (overcrank)
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  • Low coolant level (requires optional coolant sensor)
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • Emergency stop button
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  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns with indicating lights for:
  • - Power factor (per phase & average)
  • 2 Programmable digital outputs
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  • Digital indication for:
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • 6 Programmable digital inputs
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  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
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  • 2 Programmable PWM outputs
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  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • Low oil pressure
  • - Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Accessory module data link
  • Low coolant temperature
  • 16 Programmable digital outputs
  • - kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • - kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Cat ECS 100
  • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Coolant temperature
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  • Operating hours
  • - Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • RPM
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  • 3 Programmable analog outputs
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • Alarm acknowledge
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  • - Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • kW-hr (total)
  • High coolant temperature
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  • Communications
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  • Engine cycle crank
  • Cat ECS 100 controller includes:
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • - True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-0.25% accuracy
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • - 24 Volt DC operation
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • 3 Programmable analog inputs
  • Speed adjust
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Cooling System

  • Radiator group - shipped loose
  • Fan and belt guards
  • SCAC cooling
  • Coolant sensor - (2 x shipped loose: 1/4-18 and 1/2-14 NPTF)
  • Coolant drain line and valves

Exhaust System

  • CEM dosing module Features include:
  • Insulated CEM
  • DEF filter
  • CEM dosing module
  • Harness from dosing module to CEM
  • Air filter
  • Anti-freeze protection
  • 120 VAC
  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Flanged faced outlets at CEM in (21.2") and out (25")
  • Air and heated DEF lines from dosing module to CEM

Fuel System

  • Secondary/tertiary fuel filters
  • Primary fuel filter water/fuel water separator
  • 3 Filters, shipped loose - can be mounted on frame rails (Requires dealer provided flex)
  • 10 Micron spin on type
  • 3 Filters, engine mounted
  • 4 Micron Spin On Type
  • 10 Micron spin on type

Generator and Attachments

  • Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR) includes:
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • (MV) Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry: - 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
  • RFI suppression
  • 3000 Frame generators (MV/HV)
  • 6 Lead
  • Reactive droop capability
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • Form wound
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • KVAR / PF modes
  • Right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • IEC platinum stator RTDs (.00385 temperature coefficient)
  • Exciter diode monitor
  • 1800 Frame generators (LV/MV)
  • Min / Max exciter limiter
  • (LV) Busbar connections, top / center mounted, top cable entry 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
  • NEMA Class H insulation

Governing System

  • ADEM A4
  • Redundant shutdown (Overspeed protection through a duplicate speed sensing system)

Lube System

  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • Lubricating oil
  • Prelube - required with prime and continuous; optional with standby
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Fumes disposal

Mounting System

  • Batteries and battery rack w/cables
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Dual 24-volt Electric starting motors
  • Rails - Engine/Generator

Service Instructions

  • Two PM Inspections

General

  • * For HV applications, customer to provide 120V secondary sensing, 5A secondary current sensing and harness between package and EMCP4.3 (drawing provided). CDVR is installed in wall mount.
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • *For HV Cat ECS: Includes wall mount control panel, shipped loose, for customer mounting and 7.5 meter interconnect harness.
  • RH service (except oil filter service 60 Hz models: left hand service)
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner; 4 x single element canister with service indicator(s).
  • Single stage air cleaner
  • Electric Power Rating Guide
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  • C175-16, 60Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC, 2725 ekW Prime, 2500 ekW Cont., U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-16, 60Hz, 3100 ekW Standby/MC, 2825 ekW Prime, 2600 ekW Cont., U.S. EPA tier 4 Final (without fan) Spec Sheet
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