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C1.5 Generator Set

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Cooling System
  • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 55°C (131°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
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  • 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
World Wide Product Support
  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements
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
M-Frame 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
EMCP 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 55°C (131°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
Cat Dealers provide extensive post sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Cat® SOSSM program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products.
One Safe Source
  • Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum 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
World Wide Product Support
  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements
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Engine Specifications

Bore
3.3in
Displacement
91.3in3
Stroke
3.5in
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Engine Model
Cat® C1.5
Compression Ratio
22.5:1
Governor Type
Mechanical
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Bore
3.3in
Displacement
91.3in³
Stroke
3.5in
Fuel System
3.5in
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating
12.0 ekW
Maximum Rating
13.2 ekW
Voltage
110 to 415 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
R96/EUIIIa Equivalent
Duty Cycle
Standby, Prime

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum
41.5in
Length - Maximum
55.1in
Width - Maximum
24.4in

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner; light duty with disposable element
    • Air cleaner; light duty with disposable element
  • Control Panel
    • EMCP 4.1
    • EMCP4.1 control panel
  • Cooling System
    • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
    • Radiator and cooling fan with guards
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Radiator and cooling fan with guards
  • Exhaust System
    • Stub pipe, gaskets, raincap & SAE exhaust flange for customer use; shipped loose
    • Stub pipe, gaskets, raincap & SAE exhaust flange for customer use; shipped loose
  • Fuel System
    • Standard open set fuel tank / base supplied
    • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
    • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
    • Standard open set fuel tank / base supplied
  • Generators And Generator Attachments
    • 12 leads
    • Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
    • IP23 Protection
    • Circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in tower panel
    • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
    • Tower panel, IP22, bottom cable entry
    • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
    • Tower panel, IP22, bottom cable entry
    • 12 leads
    • IP23 Protection
  • Governing System
    • Mechanical governing system
    • Mechancial governing system
  • Lube System
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil drain line with valve
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil drain line with valve
  • Mounting System
    • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
    • Includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant
    • includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant
    • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
  • Starting / Charging System
    • 12 Volt battery with rack and cables
    • 12V battery with rack & cables
  • General
    • Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment:

  • Alternator Options
    • Coastal insulation protection
  • Certificates
    • Global certification for CIS
    • European upgrade to STD set for CE certificate
  • Circuit Breakers
    • Pad-locable breaker device
    • 4 Pole circuit breaker
  • Control Panel Options
    • Volt free contacts for genset running
    • Battery charger
    • Emergency stop with key
    • EMCP 4.2
    • Volt free contacts for common alarm
  • Cooling System
    • Coolant heater
  • Enclosures
    • Single point lift for enclosure
    • Sound attenuated enclosure (GALV)
  • Fuel System
    • Low fuel level alarm
    • Skidbase for open sets
    • 1000 hr extended service interval
    • Base feet
    • Fuel transfer control
    • Skidbase for Enclosures
    • DEFRA bunded fuel tank
  • Mounting Options
    • Battery removal
    • Silencer installation kit
    • Industrial silencer removal
  • Special Test And Inspection
    • PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • General
    • Packing case - canopied set
    • Radiator Stone Guard
    • Packing Case - compact set

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Voltage
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Maximum Rating
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Voltage
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Maximum Rating
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