C175-16 Generator Set

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Description

Technical Specifications

Benefits and Features

Equipment

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

Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating	3365(no fan)/3250/3100(no fan)/3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating	3115(no fan)/3000/2825(no fan)/2725 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy	Low Fuel, Tier 2
Voltage	480 to 13800 Volts
Frequency	60 Hz
Speed	1800 RPM
Duty Cycle	Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating	3365 ekW
Minimum Rating	2500 ekW
Engine Specifications
Engine Model	C175-16 SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore	6.89 in
Stroke	8.66 in
Displacement	6456.31 in³
Compression Ratio	16.7:1
Aspiration	Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System	Common Rail
Governor Type	ADEM� A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum	241.6 in
Length - Maximum	312.9 in
Width - Minimum	83.1 in
Width - Maximum	113.7 in
Height - Minimum	87 in
Height - Maximum	134.3 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)	42750 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)	50500 lb

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

SR5 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

Cat ECS 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 50°C (122°F)
Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

UL 2200 Listed
CSA
IBC seismic certification
OSHPD pre-approval

One Safe Source

Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package 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

Worldwide 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

Standard Equipment:

Air Inlet System
- 4 x Single element canister with service indicator(s).
Control Panel
- 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Low coolant level
- Over/under voltage
- Coolant temperature
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Alarm acknowledge
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Reverse power
- Over/under frequency
- Environmental sealed front face
- Programmable protective relaying functions
- Speed adjust
- Generator phase sequence
- Low coolant temperature
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- Overspeed
- Controls
- Frequency (Hz)
- Engine cycle crank
- Engine cool-down timer
- Warning/shutdown Indicators:
- Lamp test
- 2 Programmable digital outputs
- 6 Programmable digital inputs
- High coolant temperature
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- Auto/start/stop control
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- RPM
- Digital Indicators
- Communications
- Accessory module data link
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Low oil pressure
- Overcurrent
- Emergency stop
- 24 Volt DC operation
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- Operating hours
- DC volts
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Cat ECS 100
- Reverse reactive power
Exhaust System
- Bolted flange, with bellow for each turbo
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel System
- Engine mounted filters #REF!
- Filters x 3
- 10 Micron spin on yype
- Secondary/tertiary fuel filters
- 4 Micron spin on type
- Primary fuel filter water/fuel water separator
Generators And Attachments
- Right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- IEC platinum stator RTDs
- Reactive droop capability
- 3 Phase voltage sensing
- (MV) Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient
- Anti-condensation space heater
- NEMA Class H insulation
- 6 Leads
- Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
- Voltage regulator
- Exciter diode monitor
- Form wound
- RFI suppression
- (LV) Busbar connections, top/center mounted, top cable entry
- 3 Phase brushless
- 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Min / max exciter limiter
- Salient pole
Governing System
- Redundant shutdown (Overspeed protection through a duplicate speed sensing system)
- ADEM A4
Lube System
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Integral lube Oil cooler
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Fumes disposal
- Lubricating oil
- Prelube - required with prime, continuous, and standby
- Gear type lube oil pump
Mounting Systems
- Rails - Engine/generator
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
- Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
- Battery disconnect switch
- Batteries and battery rack w/cables
Power Termination
- Busbar
Service Instructions
- Two PM inspections
General
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
- SAE standard rotation
- LH Service
- Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00