Diesel generator sets
C15 (50 Hz)
The C15 diesel generator sets have been developed for your mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 365 to 550 kVA at 50 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The engines are certified Low Fuel Consumption, U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 or Tier 3 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards), EU Stage IIIA Nonroad Emission Standards, China Nonroad III Emission Standards Emissions / Fuel Strategy.
- Maximum Rating550 kVA
- Minimum Rating365 kVA
- Emissions/Fuel StrategyTier 2 or Tier 3
- Voltage208 to 600 Volts
- Frequency50 Hz
- Duty CycleStandby, Prime
| Maximum Rating | 550 kVA |
|---|---|
| Minimum Rating | 365 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Tier 2 or Tier 3 |
| Voltage | 208 to 600 Volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Prime |
| Engine Model | C15 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 5.4 in |
| Stroke | 6.75 in |
| Displacement | 927.56 in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 16.1:1 |
| Aspiration | Air to Air Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | MEUI |
| Governor Type | Adem™A4 |
| Length - Maximum | 150.8 in |
|---|---|
| Width - Maximum | 58.3 in |
| Height - Maximum | 86.3 in |
Air System
- Turbocharger
- Aftercooler core
- Air cleaner - Non canister disposable paper filter
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Control Panel
- GCCP 1.3
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Cooling System
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Coolant drain line with valve
Exhaust
- Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
- Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
Fuel
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
Fuel System
- Engine fuel transfer pump
- Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
- Fuel priming pump
- Flexible fuel lines
- Fuel cooler
Generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- IP23 Protection
- Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
Power Termination
- Busbar
Generator and Attachments
- Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
- Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- Power center, IP22
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4).
Lube System
- Oil cooler
- Oil drain valves
Mounting System
- Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
Starting/Charging
- 24 Volt battery with rack and cables
General
- Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow
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Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations