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C9 Generator Set

At a glance data:

Maximum Rating:
300 ekW
Minimum Rating:
180 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Tier 3
Voltage:
220 to 480 Volts

Overview

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

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating:
300 ekW
Minimum Rating:
180 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Tier 3
Voltage:
220 to 480 Volts
Frequency:
60 Hz
Speed:
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Standby, Prime

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
C9 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore:
4.41in
Stroke:
5.87in
Displacement:
537.01in³
Compression Ratio:
16.1:1
Aspiration:
Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System:
Hydraulic electronic unit injection
Governor Type:
Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum:
157in
Width - Maximum:
47.5in
Height - Maximum:
73.5in

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Turbocharger
  • Air cleaner, light duty with disposable paper filter
  • Aftercooler core

exhaust system

  • Exhaust manifold - dry
  • Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, rain cap & SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose

control panels

  • GCCP 1.3

cooling system

  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Radiator and cooling fan with guard

fuel system

  • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
  • Fuel cooler
  • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
  • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
  • Fuel priming pump

generators and generator attachments

  • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole mounted in power centre
  • IP23 Protection
  • 12 Leads
  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • Insulation Class H and temperature rise
  • Power centre, IP22
  • Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch, random wound
  • Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)

governing system

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)

mounting system

  • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
  • Includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines

starting / charging system

  • 24V battery with rack and cables

general

  • Engine and alternator re-paint, Caterpillar yellow

lube system

  • Oil cooler
  • Oil drain valves
  • Fumes disposal, piped to front of radiator
  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil filter and dipstick
  • Oil drain lines with valve; piped to edge of base

Optional Equipment

certifications

  • European Certificate for Conformance
  • Global Certification for CIS

air inlet system

  • Single element air cleaner

circuit breakers

  • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker upgrades: 400, 630, 800 and 100 amps

control panels

  • Control panel protective devices: Earth fault relay ; Earth leakage ground fault ; overload shutdown via breaker ; Low fuel level shutdown ; Low fuel level alarm ; Fuel level sensor
  • Control panel Options: GCCP 1.4 ; Volt free contacts ; Local alarm horn ; Oil temperature displays

cooling system

  • Radiator duct flange
  • Low coolant temperature alarm

enclosures

  • High ambient sound attenuated enclosure
  • Sound attenuated enclosure

exhaust system

  • 5 - 6 inch flange adaptor
  • 6 inch flange
  • Mufflers - End in/end out; 10 dBA or 25 dBA attenuation
  • 5 and 6 inch elbow kits

fuel system

  • Integral dual wall fuel tank base

generators and attachments

  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
  • Oversize, AREP, CIP generators

mounting system

  • Narrow skid base

starting / charging system

  • Jacket water heater
  • 5 Amp single Battery charger
  • Battery disconnet switch
Enclosure

C9 230-275kVA ACERT

Maximum Rating:
300 ekW
Minimum Rating:
180 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Tier 3
Voltage:
220 to 480 Volts
Enclosure

C9 275-330 kVA ACERT

Maximum Rating:
300 ekW
Minimum Rating:
180 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Tier 3
Voltage:
220 to 480 Volts