Electric power controls

Cat Customizable Switchgear and Controls

Custom Switchgear and controls are design to provide a power generation, automation and distribution system specific to electrical needs.

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XLM Switchgear

  • High Speed Supervisory Network
  • Automatic Start/Stop
  • Automatic “Dead Bus” Coordination
  • Automatic Power Factor Control when in Parallel with Utility Power
  • Programmable Load Shed / Load Add Functions
  • Networked Engine Communications
  • Generator & Utility Protection
  • Engine Tuning
  • Mode Selection
  • Selectable Auto/ Manual Control
  • Password Protection for Protective Settings and Setup
  • Load/No Load Test
  • Touch Screen (HMI) Display
  • NFPA 99/110 Compliant Alarm
  • Annunciation with Audible Horn
  • Engine Control mimic Screen with gauges for RPM, DC Battery Voltage, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant temperature, Engine Hours, Number of starts

customized sequences of operation

Multiple Utilities, Ties, complex failure responses for a site specific need

Diverse monitoring and dispatch

Available full time or on-demand remote factory access for troubleshooting and repair

Expanded controls for Auxillary Systems

Combined Heat & power, diesel aftertreatment & other power components communicate with Cat Switchgear

Technical Summary
ConfigurationApplication-specific switchgear with control logic designed to meet any customer's sequence of operations. Examples are 3+ Utilities, CHP applications, complex load shed schemes, etc
Modes of OperationAll modes of paralleling generator sets to each other and to other sources (utility, alternative fuels, wind, etc) can be supported. Caterpillar generation and control experts can design and program the most complex power schemes to meet your critical power needs
ApplicationLV and MV ( 208V - 38 kV) 50 / 60 Hz
Generator Protective Devices
ANSI Protective DevicesPer customer specification
Utility Protective Devices
ANSI Protective DevicesPer customer specification
Environmental Parameters
CertificationsPer customer specification
Control Panel EnclosurePer customer specification
Operating TemperaturePer customer specification
Storage TemperaturePer customer specification
Low Voltage StandardsPer customer specification
Medium Voltage StandardsPer customer specification

Generator Demand Priority Control

  • Per customer specifications
  • Cat XLM Switchgear
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  • Cat® Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
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  • Tech-Link Switchgear Remote Access System Service Tool
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  • Paralleling Switchgear Application & Installation Guide
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  • Cat® Switchgear Advanced GUI / HMI Operator Interface
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Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations