Switchgear and Paralleling Controls
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Cat Customizable Switchgear and Controls
Configuration:
Application-specific switchgear with control logic designed to meet any customer's sequence of operations. Examples are 3+ Utilities, CHP applications, complex load shed schemes, etc
Modes of Operation:
All modes of paralleling generator sets to each other and to other sources (utility, alternative fuels, wind, etc) can be supported. Caterpillar generation and control experts can design and program the most complex power schemes to meet your critical power needs
Application:
LV and MV ( 208V - 38 kV) 50 / 60 Hz
ANSI Protective Devices:
Per customer specification
Cat EGP Switchgear
Configuration:
Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie and load breakers in conjunction with downstream transfer switches for standby or emergency applications
Modes of Operation:
Multi-unit Island and multi-unit standby mode with optional redundant controls and components.
Application:
LV and MV (208V - 38 kV)
ANSI Protective Devices:
15/25, 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 50, 51
Cat Switchgear
Configuration:
IP4X
Operating Temperature:
35 °C / 40 °C @ 1 hr, option for 0…50 °C (32…122 °F)
Standard Widths:
600 mm for ABB Emax2 E2 1600 - 2500A. 750 mm for ABB Emax2 E4 3200 - 4000A. 1200 mm for ABB Emax2 E6 4000 - 6300A.
Technical Summary:
Modular system enables any configuration Distribution Boards, Motor Control Centers & PLC Control cabinets. Accommodates fixed or withdrawable breakers.
Cat XLM Switchgear
Configuration:
Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie, utility and load breakers for utility paralleling applications
Modes of Operation:
Emergency Standby, Utility Import/Export, Peak shaving, and base load operations with redundant controls and components. Closed transition to/from generator power
Application:
LV and MV ( 208V - 38 kV
ANSI Protective Devices:
15/25, 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 50, 51
EMCP 4.4 Master Control Panel
Configuration:
Remote monitoring and control for up to 8 generator sets via high-speed network. Enables paralleling a group of EMCP 4.4 equipped generator sets to a single utility source.
Modes of Operation:
Emergency standby, island, utility paralleling
Application:
LV and MV (208V - 38 kV)
ANSI Protective Devices:
15/25, 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 50, 51
Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC)
Configuration:
Remote modular paralleling control system (Master Control Panel for the first 2 generator sets and optional tie breaker, separate add-on control panels for up to 8 additional generator sets, utility paralleling control, and distribution control)
Modes of Operation:
Emergency Standby with redundant master control, Utility paralleling, peak shaving, and closed transition to/from Generator Power (with optional utility control panel)
Application:
LV and MV (208V-27kV)
ANSI Protective Devices:
15/25. 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 90 (Industrial Grade)