Diesel generator sets
C18 (60 Hz) Tier 4
The C18 diesel generator sets have been developed for your mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 455 to 500 ekW at 60 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The engines are certified to the US EPA Tier 4 Final emissions levels.
- Maximum Rating500 ekW
- Minimum Rating455 ekW
- Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
- Voltage480 Volts
- Frequency60 Hz
- Duty CycleStandby, Prime
| Maximum Rating | 500 ekW |
|---|---|
| Minimum Rating | 455 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final |
| Voltage | 480 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Prime |
| Engine Model | C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 1455.7 in |
| Stroke | 7.2 in |
| Displacement | 1106.4 in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 14.5:1 |
| Aspiration | Air to Air Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™A4 |
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold - dry
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Fuel System
- Fuel cooler
- Engine fuel transfer pump
- Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
- Fuel priming pump
- Flexible fuel lines
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
- Fuel priming pump
- Secondary fuel filters
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
Lube System
- Oil filter and dipstick
- Lubricating oil
- Oil drain lines with valve; piped to edge of base
- Fumes disposal, piped to front of radiator
- Oil cooler
Control Panel
- GCCP Genset Controller
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
Protection System
- Safety shutoffs for: Higher water temperature - Overspeed - Low oil pressure
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing, full open temperature 92 deg C (198 deg F)
- Coolant level sensor
- Coolant level sight gauge
- Fan and belt guards
- Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
- Coolant drain line with valve; terminated on edge of base
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
Starting/Charging
- 24V, 45 Amp Charging alternator
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- 24 volt starting motor
- Batteries
General
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
- Paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Operation and maintenance manual pack and OMM storage compartment
- Parts book
- Vibration damper
Control System
- Local annunciator
- Programmable Input / Output: 2 programmable digital inputs - 2 programmable relay outputs (Form A) - 2 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Suitable for use as service equipment label
- Separation plate
- Control panel mounting location
- Breaker box mounting location
- Optional external analog input
- Remote annunciators
- GCCP 1.2
- Communications: Customer data link (RS485 Modbus RTu) - Serial annunciator module data link for local and remote annunciator IVR - Integrated Voltage Regulation (Digital) - EM10 Excitation Module
- Controls include: Run/auto/ stop/control - Speed adjust - Voltage adjust - Engine cycle crank - Emergency stop pushbutton
- Digital indication for: rpm - DC volts - operating hours - Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar) - Coolant temperature (C or F) - Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz) - Amps (per phase & average) - Power factor (per phase & average) - kW (per phase & average) - kVA (per phase & average) - kVAr (per phase and average) - kW-hr (total) - kVAr-hr (total)
- Programmable protective relaying functions: Generator phase sequence - Over/under voltage (27/59) - Over/under frequency (81 o/u) - Overcurrent (50/51)
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure - high coolant temperature - Overspeed - Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank) - Low coolant temperature - Low coolant level
- Control panel options: Dust proof control panel - volt free contact - Device server - Ground fault relay
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Generator and Attachments
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch, random wound.
- Insulation Class H and temperature rise
- AREP generator
- CIP - generators
- IP23 Protection
- Power center, IP22 bottom cable entry
Air Inlet System
- Single element air filter
- Air cleaner - Heavy duty
- Air cleaner - Single element
Extended Service Coverage
- Silver, Gold and Platinum coverage
Circuit breakers
- 3 Pole 100% rated
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Download ↓Electric Power Rating Guide
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Download ↓C18, 60 Hz, 500 ekW Standby, US EPA Tier 4 Final Nonroad Emission Standard Spec Sheet
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Download ↓C18, 60 Hz, 455 ekW Prime, US EPA Tier 4 Final Nonroad Emission Standard Spec Sheet
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Download ↓C18, 60 Hz, 500 ekW Standby, 455 ekW Prime, US EPA Tier 4 Final Non-Road Emission Spec Sheet
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Download ↓GCCP 1.2 Control Panel Data Sheet
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Download ↓GCCP 1.5 Control Panel Data Sheet
Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations