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C32 (60 Hz)

At a glance data:

Maximum Rating:
1250 ekW
Minimum Rating:
830 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds
Voltage:
220 to 4160 Volts

Overview

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Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating:
1250 ekW
Minimum Rating:
830 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds
Voltage:
220 to 4160 Volts
Frequency:
60 Hz
Speed:
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore:
5.71in
Stroke:
6.38in
Displacement:
1958.86in³
Compression Ratio:
15.0:1
Aspiration:
TA
Fuel System:
MEUI
Governor Type:
Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum:
164in
Length - Maximum:
172.7in
Width - Minimum:
66.3in
Width - Maximum:
87.7in
Height - Minimum:
85.1in
Height - Maximum:
86.4in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum):
14700lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum):
16755lb

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Single element canister type with service indicator

control panel

  • Warning shutdowns
  • EMCP 4.2B
  • Digital Indicators
  • Communications
  • Control features
  • Programmable protective relaying functions

cooling system

  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • ATAAC
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Low coolant level sensor
  • Fan and belt guards
  • Radiator fan and fan drive

exhaust system

  • 203 mm (8 in) ID round flanged outlet
  • Exhaust manifold - dry

fuel system

  • Fuel cooler
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Primary fuel filter with water separator

general

  • RH service
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE

generators and attachments

  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
  • 3 Phase brushless
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
  • Reactive droop
  • IEC standard hole pattern
  • NEMA Class H insulation
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
  • Salient pole
  • 6 Lead
  • Internal excitation (IE)

governing system

  • ADEM(tm) A4

lube system

  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Fumes disposal
  • Lubricating oil
  • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick

mounting system

  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
  • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting

power termination

  • Busbar

starting and charging

  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Battery, rack and cables

Optional Equipment

air inlet system

  • Standard air cleaners
  • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Dual element air cleaner

circuit breakers

  • Shrouds
  • 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC-Rated Circuit breakers
  • Center posts busbars
  • Enclosures - Control packaging
  • 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated Circuit breakers
  • Circuit breaker wiring groups
  • Power connection covers
  • Cable supports
  • 800, 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3200 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers

control panels

  • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4

cooling system

  • High ambient radiator
  • Extended life coolant
  • Standard radiator
  • Radiator duct flange
  • Certified radiator

enclosures

  • Premium sound attenuated enclosure
  • Cold weather bundle
  • Color options
  • DC lighting package
  • Sound attenuated enclosure
  • AC Panel, outlets and lights
  • Panel bracket
  • Enclosure fuel tank options
  • Enclosure louvers - fixed and motorized

exhaust system

  • Elbow mounting kit
  • Mufflers
  • Guard and shield system
  • Flange and exhaust expanders
  • Flexible fittings
  • All C32 engines have 203 mm (8 in) exhaust outlets
  • Flanges
  • Exhaust through the wall kit

general

  • US aid emblem
  • Special paint

generator and attachments

  • Medium voltage optional generators
  • Low voltage optional generators

lube system

  • Oil level regulator
  • Oil pan
  • Prelube manual sump pump

mounting system

  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • IBC vibration isolators
  • Mounting base types
  • Standard package isolators

power connections

  • Center post busbars
  • Low voltage connection cables
  • Neutral grounding connection

power termination

  • Circuit breakers, UL listed
  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

special tests / reports

  • Standard engine test
  • IBC seismic Certifications
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • Custom generator TVA report
  • Generator test report
  • Standard genset Torsional Vibration Analysis (TVA) report
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • CSA test and certification
  • OSHPD seismic Certifications

starting / charging

  • 10 Amp enclosure Battery charger
  • 35 Amp Battery charger
  • Space heater
  • Jacket water heater
  • Electric starting motor - Standard/heavy duty
  • Heavy duty starting system
  • 10 Amp Battery charger
  • 20 Amp Battery charger
Cat Switchgear

Cat Switchgear

Maximum Rating:
1250 ekW
Minimum Rating:
830 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds
Voltage:
220 to 4160 Volts
Enclosure

C27 and C32 Sound Attenuated Enclosure

Maximum Rating:
1250 ekW
Minimum Rating:
830 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds
Voltage:
220 to 4160 Volts