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C3.3 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

R-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

GCCP 1.3 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
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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

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 Caterpillar S•O•S℠ program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted f...

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

Bore: 4.1in
Displacement: 201.4in³
Stroke: 5in
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Engine Model: Cat® C3.3
Compression Ratio: 17.25:1, 19.25:1
Governor Type: Mechanical
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Bore: 4.1in
Displacement: 201.4in³
Stroke: 5in
Fuel System: 5in
Aspiration: Turbocharged

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 27.0 ekW
Maximum Rating: 60.0 ekW
Voltage: 110 to 480 Volts
Frequency: 60 Hz
Speed: 1800 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: EU Stage II & R96/EUIIIa
Duty Cycle: Standby, Prime

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum: 53.6in
Length - Maximum: 43.9in
Width - Maximum: 38.2in

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner; light duty with disposable element
Control Panel
- GCCP 1.3
Cooling System
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Radiator and cooling fan with guards
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
Exhaust System
- 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
Generators And Generator Attachments
- Circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in tower panel
- IP23 Protection
- Tower panel, IP22, bottom cable entry
- 12 Leads
- Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
Governing System
- Mechanical governing system - model dependant
- Mechanical and electrical governing system - model dependant
Lube System
- Lubricating oil
- Oil drain line with valve
Mounting System
- includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant
- Includes lifting provision and drag points
- Termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
- Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
Starting / Charging System
- 12V Battery with rack & cables
General
- Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment:

Alternator System
- LC Frame alternator
- Anti-condensation heater
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- LC Frame alternator with coastal protection
- R Frame auxilliary winding
Alternator
- Alternator removal options
Circuit Breakers
- 4 Pole Circuit breaker to 250A
- Padlockable breaker device
Control Panels
- GCCP 1.3
Control Panel Options
- Overload shutdown via breaker
- Volt free contacts
- Earth leakage (2 wire only)
- Speed adjust potentiometer
- Voltage adjust potentiometer
- Battery charger
- Control panel heater
- Earth fault (2 wire only)
- Panel mounted audible alarm
- Emergency stop with key
Cooling System
- Coolant heater
- Low coolant level shutdown
- Low coolant temperature alarm
Certifications
- European upgrade to STD set for "CE"
- Global certification for CIS
Enclosures
- CEE for sockets for enclosure
- Socket blanking plate
- Sound attenuated level 1 enclosure (GALV)
- Sound attenuated level 2 enclosure CE
- Rental pack (CAE only)
Fuel System
- Skidbase for CALG enclosure sets
- Low fuel level shutdown
- High fuel level alarm
- Compact skidbase for open sets
- Low fuel level alarm
- Bunded fuel tank
- Open set narrow tankbase
Mounting Options
- Silencer installation kit
- Battery removal
- Electronic governor
- Residential silencer
- External single point lift - enclosure
Special Packing Inspections
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
General
- Stone guards/rad trans flange
- Packing case - compact set
- Packing case - canopied set

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C3.3 Generator Set