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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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 Engines

In the field

Highest Rated Tier 4 Product

Available on the market

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
    application/pdf
  • C175-16, 60Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC, 2725 ekW Prime, 2500 ekW Cont., U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (with fan) Spec Sheet
    application/pdf
  • C175-16, 60Hz, 3100 ekW Standby/MC, 2825 ekW Prime, 2600 ekW Cont., U.S. EPA tier 4 Final (without fan) Spec Sheet
    application/pdf

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