C18 (50 Hz)
Benefits & Features
Design Criteria
The generator set accepts 100% rated load in one step per NFPA 110 and meets ISO 8528-5 transient response.
Cat Diesel Engine
Generator
Cat EMCP Control Panel
The EMCP controller features the reliability and durability you have come to expect from your Cat equipment. EMCP4 is a scalable control platform designed to ensure reliable generator set operation, providing extensive information about power output and engine operation. EMCP4 systems can be further customized to meet your needs through programming and expansion modules.
Single-Source Supplier
Fully prototype tested with certified torsional vibration analysis available
World Wide Product Support
Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S•O•S℠ program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products
Seismic Certification
UL 2200 / CSA - Optional
Equipment
C18 (50 Hz) Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Light duty air cleaner
- Aftercooler core
- Turbocharger
Control System
- EMCP 4.2
Cooling
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
Exhaust System
- Stainless steel exhaust flex gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use; shipped loose
Fuel System
- Standard 8 hour open set fuel tank
Generator and Attachments
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- A frame generator - IP21 protection
- Integrated Voltage Regulator
- Integrated Voltage Regulator
- Power center, IP22
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Mandatory Option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
Governing System
- Cat Electronic Governor (ADEM A4)
Lube System
- Lubricating oil
- Oil drain valves
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
- 24 Volt battery with rack and cables
General
- Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
C18 (50 Hz) Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Single element air cleaner
- Dual element air cleaner
Circuit Breakers
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) circuit breakers - Package mounted
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) circuit breakers - Package mounted
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) circuit breakers - Motorised
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) circuit breakers - Motorised
- Circuit breaker (IEC) auxiliary contacts
- Shunt trip for IEC breaker
- Pad-lockable circuit breaker device
- Power terminal strip
Control System
- EMCP 4.4
- Volt free contact
- Local alarm horn
- Oil temperature displays
- Protective devices: Earth fault relay - earth leageage ground fault relay - Overload shutdown via breaker - Low fuel level alarm - Low fuel level shutdown - high fuel level alarm - Fuel level sensor
- Local alarm modules
- Remote annunciator modules
Cooling System
- Radiator duct flange
- Low coolant temperature alarm
Enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
Exhaust System
- Engine mounted muffler
- 10, 25 and 35 end in / end out Mufflers
- 8 and 10 inch GP flanges
- 8 and 10 inch elbow kits
- Manifold and Turbocharger guard
Fuel System
- Integral - Duel wall fuel tank base
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Fuel transfer system
Generator and Attachments
- Ingress protection
- Permanent magnet excitation
- Space heaters
- A frame oversize generator
- A frame CIP generator
- LC frame generator
- LC frame oversize generators
- LC frame CIP generator
Lube System
- Manual sump pump
Starting and Charging
- 5 Amp battery charger
- Battery disconnect switch
- Jacket water heaters
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Specifications
Overview
The C18 diesel generator sets have been developed for your mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 550 to 715 kVA at 50 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 C18 generator sets range from low fuel consumption systems to EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) certified. Seismic certification is also available for select models, so you can deliver power despite disturbances. Our integrated control system, including ATS and switchgear ensure a consistent power supply and connection to your fleet through on-site and remote monitoring options. We offer a wide range of EMCP 4 control panel options, with a simple screen display, consolidating all your management and diagnostics tools. The optional EMCP 4.4 provides multi generator set paralleling capability, allowing you to use multiple generator sets for increased power output and improved reliability. It's not just quality that matters but customization, choose from a broad range of accessories and bolt-on system expansion attachments. Discover our upgradeable packaging options to work with your spatial restrictions and environmental conditions. Our C18 generator sets are developed for such prerequisites, so that you can meet your specific power needs.
| Minimum Rating | 550 kVA 550 kVA | More |
| Maximum Rating | 715 kVA 715 kVA | More |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel Consumption, U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards), China Nonroad III Emission Standards Low Fuel Consumption, U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards), China Nonroad III Emission Standards | More |
| Voltage | 208 to 600 Volts 208 to 600 Volts | More |
| Frequency | 50 Hz 50 Hz | More |
| Speed | 1500 rpm 1500 rpm | More |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Prime Standby, Prime | More |
Engine Specifications
| Engine Model | C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel | More |
| Bore | 5.71 in 145.0 mm | More |
| Stroke | 7.2 in 183.0 mm | More |
| Displacement | 1106.36 in³ 18.13 l | More |
| Compression Ratio | 14.5:1 14.5:1 | More |
| Aspiration | Air to Air Aftercooled Air to Air Aftercooled | More |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection Electronic unit injection | More |
| Governor Type | Ademâ„¢A4 Ademâ„¢A4 | More |
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