C13 (60 Hz)
Specifications
Overview
The C13 diesel generator sets have been developed for your mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 320 to 400 ekW at 60 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 percent rated load in one step. Our C13 generator sets are certified to Low Fuel Consumption Emissions / Fuel Strategy.
Engine Specifications
| Engine Model | C13 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel C13 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel | More |
| Bore | 5.12 in 130.0 mm | More |
| Stroke | 6.18 in 157.0 mm | More |
| Displacement | 762.8 in³ 12.5 l | More |
| Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 16.3:1 | More |
| Aspiration | Air to Air Aftercooled Air to Air Aftercooled | More |
| Fuel System | MEUI MEUI | More |
| Governor Type | Adem™A4 Adem™A4 | More |
Benefits & Features
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
EMCP 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 55°C (131°F)
- Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
One Safe Source
- Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum 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
World Wide 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
Equipment
C13 (60 Hz) Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler core
- Air cleaner; light duty with disposable paper filter
- Turbocharger
Control Panel
- EMCP 4.2
Cooling System
- Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
Exhaust System
- Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, raincap & SAE exhaust flange for customer use; shipped loose
Fuel System
- Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
- Standard open set fuel tank / base supplied
Generator and Attachments
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Power center, IP22
- Integrated Voltage Regulator
- Mandatory Option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
- A frame generator - IP21 Protection
- Optional LC frame generator - IP23 Protection
Governing System
- Cat Electronic Governor (ADEM A4)
Packaged Generator Set
- Service indicator
- Radiator package mounted
- Low coolant level sensor
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Coolant level sight gauge
- Disposable Air filter
Lube System
- Lubricating oil
- Oil drain valves
- Oil Cooler
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 pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
C13 (60 Hz) Optional Equipment
European Certificates
- EU certificate of conformance
- Global certificate for CIS
Air Inlet System
- Single element air cleaner
- Dual element air cleaner
Circuit Breakers
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) circuit breaker
- Circuit breaker (IEC) auxiliary contacts
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) circuit breaker - Motorised
- Pad-lockable circuit breaker device
- Power terminal strip
- Shunt trip for IEC circuit breaker
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) circuit breaker
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) circuit breaker - Motorised
Control Panels
- EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
- Local alarm modules: Local annunciator
- Volt free contacts
- Control panel protective devices: Earth fault relay ; Earth leakage ground fault ; Overload shutdown via breaker ; low fuel level alarm ; Low fuel level shutdown ; High fuel level alarm ; Fuel level sensor
- Remote annunciator modules
Cooling System
- Stone guards
- Radiator duct flange
- Low coolant temperature alarm
Enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
- High ambient sound attenuated enclosures
Exhaust System
- 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
- Flexible 8 inch exhaust fittings
- 6 and 8 inch flange GP
- Mufflers - End in / End out
- 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
Fuel System
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Integral dual wall fuel tank base
- Fuel transfer system controls
Generator and Attachments
- Permanent magnet generator
- LC frame generator
- LC CIP generator
- A frame CIP generator
- A frame oversize generator
- Ingress protection
- Space heaters
Lube System
- Manual sump pump
Mounting System
- Narrow skid base
starting / Charging System
- 5 Amp single battery charger
- Jacket water heater
- Battery disconnect switch
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