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C175-16 Generator Set

At a glance data:

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
Print Electric Power Rating Guide C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC.2725 ekW Prime, 2500 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption (with fan) Spec Sheet C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC.2725 ekW Prime, 2500 ekW Cont., U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet C175-16, 60 Hz, 3100 ekW Standby/MC, 2825 ekW Prime, 2600 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet C175-16, 60 Hz, 3100 ekW Standby/MC, 2825 ekW Prime, 2600 ekW Cont., U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet C175-16, 60 Hz, 3250 ekW Standby/MC, 3000 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet C175-16, 60 Hz, 3365 ekW Standby/MC, 3115 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet C175-16, 60 Hz, 2725 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet C175-16, 60 Hz, 2725 ekW, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (with fan) Spec Sheet C175-16, 60 Hz, 2825 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet C175-16, 60 Hz, 2825 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption (without fan) Spec Sheet C175-16, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (with fan) Spec Sheet C175-16, 60 Hz, 3115 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) (without fan) Spec Sheet

Overview

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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:
6.89in
Stroke:
8.66in
Displacement:
6456.31in³
Compression Ratio:
16.7:1
Aspiration:
Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System:
Common Rail
Governor Type:
ADEM� A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum:
241.6in
Length - Maximum:
312.9in
Width - Minimum:
83.1in
Width - Maximum:
113.7in
Height - Minimum:
87in
Height - Maximum:
134.3in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum):
42750lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum):
50500lb

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

Optional Equipment

air inlet system

  • Air inlet adapters
  • Dual element air cleaner
  • Single element air cleaner
  • Air inlet protection

control panel

  • Package mounted radiator
  • Automatically selected ground
  • Customer AC-DC connection mounting location - LV/MV
  • Load share governor
  • EMCP 4.4
  • E-Stop
  • Frame boxes
  • Annunciator modules
  • Load share module / auxiliary plate and auxiliary box (LV)
  • Fuel cooler
  • Controller mounting location - LV/MV
  • Modbus monitoring of packages
  • Customer interface options
  • EMCP 4.4 optional harness
  • Controller voltage and current sensing groups
  • Remote radiators
  • Generator harness
  • Interconnect harness
  • Speed adjust
  • Controller and MV and HV power connection locations
  • Raise lower switch

crankcase systems

  • Explosive relief valves
  • Crankcase ventilation system

exhaust system

  • Mufflers
  • Exhaust support group
  • Weld flanges
  • Exhaust collectors/manifold
  • Front housing - Prime or continuous
  • Front housing - Standby or mission critical
  • Aftercooler drain

fuel system

  • Primary fuel filter

generators and attachments

  • Low voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 60 Hz, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
  • Medium voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 60 Hz, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
  • Conversion GP - Top cable entry
  • Low voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 50 Hz, 3 phase, 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
  • Differential current transformers
  • Space heater kit
  • Medium voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 50 Hz, 3 phase, 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
  • Thermostat for space heater
  • Generator air intake

instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

lube system

  • Drain group oil pans
  • Oil filters
  • Lube oil heater
  • Electric prelube pumps
  • Lubricating oil

mounting systems

  • IBC vibration isolators - Shipped loose
  • Spring type linear vibration isolators
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts

power connections

  • Low voltage connection cable
  • Center post busbarss (LV)
  • 1800 Frame generator side / rear mounted busbars (MV)
  • Enclosures - Control packaging (LV)
  • Paralleling circuit breakers
  • 1800 Frame generators Circuit breaker
  • Neutral ground (LV)
  • Neutral ground (MV)
  • Cable entry options (LV)
  • Cable entry options (MV)
  • Masterpack breakers
  • Power connection covers (LV)
  • Harnesses (Breaker)
  • Masterpack breaker connections
  • Side/rear mounted busbars (LV)

special tests / reports

  • IBC seismic Certification
  • Special test charge - Engine only
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Genset fuel consumption test
  • Standard genset TVA (Torsional Vibration Analysis) report
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • OSCOSH1 seismic Certification
  • Custom generator TVA report
  • Generator test report
  • Standard engine test charge

starting / charging system

  • Heavy duty battery sets with rack
  • Charging alternators - Dry
  • Air pressure regulator
  • Starter location covers
  • 24 Volt power distribution box
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • 35 Amp Battery chargers
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
  • 20 Amp Battery chargers
  • Jacket water heaters
  • 50 Amp Battery chargers
  • Air starting motor
  • Jacket water heater wiring groups

general

  • Special paint colors
  • Control GP - air powered bar group
  • Barring group manual
  • Service tools - Engine barring group
  • Engine barring air powered

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