C32 Generator Set | 830kW - 1250kW Diesel Generator

Diesel Generator Sets C32 (60 Hz)

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Key Specs

Maximum Rating
1250 ekW
1250 ekW
Minimum Rating
830 ekW
830 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds
Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds

Overview

830 - 1250 ekW Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 830 to 1250 ekW at 60 Hz, our C32 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. Generator sets range from low fuel consumption systems to EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) certification.

Benefits

Saves up to 8% installed space

Requires less space for installation

Weighs 28% less

Reduced amount of structural support required

Full Power up to 50°C Ambient

Provides full power even on hottest days of the year

Product Specifications for C32 (60 Hz)

Maximum Rating 1250 ekW 1250 ekW
Minimum Rating 830 ekW 830 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds
Voltage 220 to 4160 Volts 220 to 4160 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Engine Model C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 5.71 in 145 mm
Stroke 6.38 in 162 mm
Displacement 1958.86 in³ 32.1 l
Compression Ratio 15.0:1 15.0:1
Aspiration TA TA
Fuel System MEUI MEUI
Governor Type Adem™A4 Adem™A4
Length - Minimum 164 in 4165 mm
Length - Maximum 172.7 in 4385 mm
Width - Minimum 66.3 in 1684 mm
Width - Maximum 87.7 in 2228 mm
Height - Minimum 85.1 in 2162 mm
Height - Maximum 86.4 in 2194 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 14700 lb 6668 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 16755 lb 7600 kg

C32 (60 Hz) 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

C32 (60 Hz) 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

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