C15 Generator Set
The C15 diesel generator sets have been developed for your mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 365 to 550 kVA at 50 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The engines are certified Low Fuel Consumption, U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 or Tier 3 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards), EU Stage IIIA Nonroad Emission Standards, China Nonroad III Emission Standards Emissions / Fuel Strategy.
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Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | text | 550 kVA | ||||
| Standby Rating | text | 500/550 kVA | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 365 kVA |
Documents & Spec Sheets
Electric Power Ratings Guide
DownloadDE500E0, 50 Hz 550 kVA, EU III Certified Emissions Compliant Spec Sheet
DownloadDE500E0, 50 Hz 500 kVA, Non Certified Emissions Spec Sheet
DownloadC15 50 Hz 360 ekW, Low BSFC Emissions Compliant Spec Sheet
DownloadC15 50 Hz 400 ekW, Low BSFC Emissions Compliant Spec Sheet
DownloadC15 50 Hz 440 ekW, Low BSFC Emissions Compliant Spec Sheet
Download500 - 550 kVA 50/60 Hz Spec Sheet
DownloadFeatures & Benefits
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
A-Frame 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
GCCP 1.3 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
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
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Generator Set Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | text | 550 kVA | ||||
| Standby Rating | text | 500/550 kVA | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 365 kVA | ||||
| Prime Power Rating | text | 450/500 kVA | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | Low BSFC / EU Stage IIIA / Non-Certified Emissions | ||||
| Voltage | text | 208 to 600 Volts | ||||
| Frequency | text | 50 Hz | ||||
| Speed | text | 1500 rpm | ||||
| Duty Cycle | text | Standby, Prime | ||||
| Engine Model | text | C15 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 5.4 | in | 137.2 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 6.75 | in | 171.4 | mm | |
| Displacement | measurement | 927.56 | in³ | 15.2 | l | |
| Compression Ratio | text | 16.1:1 | ||||
| Aspiration | text | Air to Air Aftercooled | ||||
| Fuel System | text | MEUI | ||||
| Governor Type | text | Adem™A4 | ||||
| Length - Maximum | measurement | 150.8 | in | 3830 | mm | |
| Width - Maximum | measurement | 58.3 | in | 1481 | mm | |
| Height - Maximum | measurement | 86.3 | in | 2193 | mm |
Standard Equipment
Air System
- Turbocharger
- Aftercooler core
- Air cleaner - Non canister disposable paper filter
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Control Panel
- GCCP 1.3
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Cooling System
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Coolant drain line with valve
Exhaust
- Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
- Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
Fuel
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
Fuel System
- Engine fuel transfer pump
- Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
- Fuel priming pump
- Flexible fuel lines
- Fuel cooler
Generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- IP23 Protection
- Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
Power Termination
- Busbar
Generator and Attachments
- Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
- Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- Power center, IP22
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4).
Lube System
- Oil cooler
- 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
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Single element air cleaner
- Dual element air cleaner
Exhaust
- Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
Certifications
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Global certification for CIS
Generator
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
- Oversize and premium generators
- Anti-condensation heater
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Circuit breakers
- Shunt trip for IEC circuit breaker
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- Auxiliary contacts, circuit breaker
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- Power terminal strip
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- Padlockable circuit breaker device
Generator and Attachments
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
- LC frame CIP generator
- Oversize LC frame generator
- Space heaters
- CIP A Frame generator
- Oversize A Frame generator
- Ingress protection
- A Frame generator - IP21 Protection
- LC frame generator
Control Panels
- Fuel level sensor
- Volt free contacts
- Oil temperature displays
- Local annunciator
- GCCP 1.4
- Local alarm horn
- Remote annunciator module
Starting/Charging
- Oversize batteries
- Battery chargers
- Jacket water heater
- Heavy duty starting system
- Charging alternator
Cooling System
- Low coolant temperature alarm
- Stone guards
- Radiator duct flange
General
- Narrow, wide or skid base
- Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- CSA Certification
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
- UL 2200 package
- Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
Enclosures
- High ambient sound attenuated enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
Exhaust System
- 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- End in/end out mufflers - 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
- Engine mounted muffler
- 6 and 8 inch flange GP
- Flexible exhaust fittings
Fuel System
- Fuel transfer system controls
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Optional BS799 Compliant Integral Dual wall fuel tank base
Lube System
- Manual sump pump
Mounting System
- Narrow skid base - replaces standard fuel tank base
Special Test / Reports
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
Starting / Charging System
- 5 Amp single Battery charger
- Jacket water heater
- Battery disconnect switch