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C18 Generator Set

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Overview

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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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

A-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

UL2200 Listed; CSA 22.2; Certification of Compliance – IBC Seismic; Dual IBC & HCAI

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

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

Engine Specifications

Aspiration: Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System: Electronic unit injection
Fuel System: Electronic unit injection
Engine Model: C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore: 145 mm (5.71 in)
Displacement: 18.13 L (1106.36 in³)
Stroke: 183 mm (7.2 in)
Compression Ratio: 14.5:1
Governor Type: Adem™A4
Aspiration: Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System: Electronic unit injection
Bore: 5.71in
Displacement: 1106.4in³
Stroke: 7.2in

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 500 ekW
Maximum Rating: 600 ekW
Voltage: 220 to 380 Volts
Frequency: 60 Hz
Speed: 1800 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Low Fuel Consumption
Duty Cycle: Standby, Prime

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum: 107.8in
Length - Maximum: 218.5in
Width - Maximum: 80.9in

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air Inlet
- Air Cleaner
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Fuel priming pump
- Secondary fuel filter
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Generator
- IP23 Protection
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
Power Termination
- Bus Bar
Control Panel
- EMCP 4.2
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
Starting/charging
- 24 volt starting motor
- Batteries
General
- Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Optional Equipment:

Exhaust
- Industrial, Residential, Critical Mufflers
Generator
- Anti-condensation heater
- Oversize and premium generators
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent Magnet Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Control Panels
- Remote monitoring software
- Local & remote annunciator modules
- Digital I/O module
- EMCP 4.4
- Load share module
Starting/charging
- Oversize batteries
- Battery chargers
- Heavy-duty starting system
- Jacket water heater
- Charging alternator
General
- Narrow, Wide or Skid Base
- CSA Certification
- UL 2200 package
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Enclosures: sound attenuated, weather protective
- Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007

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C18 (60 Hz) Diesel Generator Sets

Engine Model: C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Voltage: 220 to 380 Volts
Maximum Rating: 600 ekW

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C1.1 (60 Hz) Diesel Generator Sets

Engine Model: C1.1, In-line 4, 4-cycle diesel
Voltage: 110 to 480 Volts
Maximum Rating: 8.8 ekW

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C18 Generator Set