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C18 Generator Set

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Standby Rating
500 ekW
Prime Power Rating
455 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Certified
Voltage
480 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Prime
Engine Model
C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
1455.7in
Stroke
7.2in
Displacement
1106.4in³
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
Aspiration
Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type
Adem™A4
  • Air Inlet
    • Air cleaner
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold – dry
  • Cooling
    • Package mounted radiator
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel cooler
    • Engine fuel transfer pump
    • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Flexible fuel lines
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Fuel
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Secondary fuel filters
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Lube System
    • Oil filter and dipstick
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil drain lines with valve; piped to edge of base
    • Fumes disposal, piped to front of radiator
    • Oil cooler
  • Mounting
    • Rubber vibration isolators
  • Protection System
    • Safety shutoffs for: Higher water temperature – Overspeed – Low oil pressure
  • Cooling System
    • Coolant level sensor
    • Coolant level sight gauge
    • Fan and belt guards
    • Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
    • Coolant drain line with valve; terminated on edge of base
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Starting/charging
    • Charging Alternator
    • Starter Motor
    • Standard Batteries
  • General
    • Paint – Caterpillar Yellow
    • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
    • Operation and maintenance manual pack and OMM storage compartment
    • Vibration damper
  • Control System
    • Local annunciator
    • Remote annunciators
    • GCCP 1.2
    • Emergency Stop Push Button
  • Governing System
    • Electronic Governor (ADEM™ A4)
  • Generator And Attachments
    • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
    • Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch, random wound.
    • Insulation Class H and temperature rise
    • AREP generator
    • CIP – generators
    • Power center, IP22 bottom cable entry
  • Air Inlet System
    • Single element air filter
    • Air cleaner – Heavy duty
    • Air cleaner – Single element
  • Extended Service Coverage
    • Silver, Gold and Platinum coverage
  • Control System
    • Ground fault relay
    • Remote annunciators
    • GCCP 1.5
    • Local annunciator
    • Remote E-stop button
    • Optional external analog input
  • Exhaust
    • Manifold and Turbo Guards
  • Generator
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Power Termination
    • Bus Bars, Single / Dual Circuit Breakers
  • Generators And Attachments
    • AREP generator
    • CIP generators
    • Space heater
  • Air Inlet System
    • Single element air filter
    • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Certifications
    • UL2200
    • IBC Certification wind load
  • Circuit Breakers
    • Motorized single circuit breaker
    • Neutral bars
    • Power cables
    • Dual breakers first circuit breaker (CB2) LS/I package mounted
    • Current transformers
    • Package mounted single circuit breakers
    • Dual breakers first circuit breaker (CB1) LS/I package mounted
    • Auxiliary contacts
  • Cooling System
    • Aftertreatment guard
    • Standard radiator
  • Enclosures
    • Sound attenuated enclosures
  • Exhaust System
    • Flange kits
    • Exhaust flexible fittings
  • Fuel System
    • 660 gallon base tank
  • Generator Attachments
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
  • Mounting System
    • Standard base wide
    • 5 Gallon spill containment
    • Overfill prevention valve
    • Locking fuel fill
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Jacket water heater
    • Shore power control group
    • 10 Amp dual Battery charger
  • Telematics
    • Cat® Product Link™ PL444