C175-16 Diesel Generator Sets
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Diesel generator sets

C175-16 (50 Hz)

Producing reliable power from 2500 - 3100 kVA at 50 Hz, our 175-16 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 optimized for Low Fuel Consumption or Low Emissions.

  • Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel, Low Emissions
  • Voltage380 to 11000 Volts
  • Frequency50 Hz
  • Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
  • Maximum Rating3100 kVA
  • Minimum Rating2500 kVA
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Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating 3100(no fan)/3000 kVA
Prime Power Rating 2825(no fan)/2725 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage 380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating 3100 kVA
Minimum Rating 2500 kVA
Engine Specifications
Engine Model C175-16 SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.89 in
Stroke 8.66 in
Displacement 5166.88 in³
Compression Ratio 16.7:1
Aspiration Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System Common Rail
Governor Type ADEM� A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum 251.9 in
Length - Maximum 320.2 in
Width - Minimum 82.7 in
Width - Maximum 109.1 in
Height - Minimum 86.9 in
Height - Maximum 130.1 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 42750 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 50750 lb

Air Inlet System

  • 4 x Single element canister with service indicator(s)

Control Panel

  • Cat ECS 100
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Overcurrent
  • Communications
  • Emergency stop
  • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • 6 Programmable digital inputs
  • 2 Programmable digital outputs
  • Environmental sealed front face.
  • DC Volts
  • Reverse power
  • Programmable protective relaying functions
  • High coolant temperature
  • Accessory module data link
  • Low coolant level
  • Over/under frequency
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Reverse reactive power
  • Controls
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Lamp test
  • Coolant temperature
  • Warning/shutdown Indicators:
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Generator phase sequence
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Auto/start/stop control.
  • Low oil pressure
  • RPM
  • Text alarm/event descriptions.
  • Digital Indicators
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Operating hours
  • Over/under voltage
  • Overspeed
  • Frequency (Hz)

Cooling System

  • Radiator group - shipped loose
  • SCAC cooling
  • Coolant Sensors
  • Coolant drain line and valves
  • Fan and belt guards

Exhaust System

  • Bolted flange, with bellow for each turbo
  • Dry exhaust manifold

Fuel System

  • Filters x 3
  • Secondary/ tertiary fuel filters
  • 10 Micron spin On Type
  • 4 Micron Spin On Type
  • Primary fuel filter water/fuel water separator
  • Engine mounted filters x 3

Generator and Attachments

  • 6 Leads
  • IEC platinum stator RTDs
  • Voltage regulator
  • Reactive droop capability
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • RFI suppression
  • Min / max exciter limiter
  • exciter diode monitor
  • Form wound
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • NEMA Class H insulation
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
  • (LV) Busbar connections, top/center mounted, top cable entry
  • 3 Phase Brushless
  • Salient pole
  • 50 Hz models: IEC standard hole pattern
  • (MV) Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient
  • Right side extension box, bottom cable entry

Governing System

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

Lube System

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

Mounting Systems

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

Service Instructions

  • Two PM inspections

Power Termination

  • Busbar

General

  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • Right hand servicing
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Electric Power Rating Guide
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  • C175-16, 50 Hz, 3000 kVA Standby/MC, 2725 kVA Prime, 2500 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption / Low Emissions (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-16, 50 Hz, 3100 kVA Standby/MC, 2825 kVA Prime, 2600 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption / Low Emissions (without fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-16, 50 Hz, 2725 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (with fan) Spec Sheet
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  • C175-16, 50 Hz, 2825 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet
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