C18 Generator Set
The C18 diesel generator sets has been developed for mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 455 to 600 ekW at 60 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The engines are U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent 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 | 600 ekW | ||||
| Standby Rating | text | 500/550/600/650/700/750 ekW | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 455 ekW |
Documents & Spec Sheets
Electric Power Ratings Guide
DownloadC18, 60 Hz, 550 ekW Standby, 500 ekW Prime, TIER II Non-Road Spec Sheet
DownloadC18, 60 Hz, 550 - 570 ekW spec sheet
DownloadC18, 60 Hz, 600 ekW Standby, 545 ekW Prime, TIER II Non-Road Spec Sheet
DownloadC18, 60 Hz, 650 ekW Standby, 600 ekW Prime, TIER II Spec Sheet
DownloadC18, 60 Hz, 700 ekW Standby, 635 ekW Prime, TIER II Spec Sheet
DownloadC18, 60 Hz, 750 ekW Standby, 680 ekW Prime, TIER II Spec Sheet
DownloadC18, 60 Hz, 750 ekW Standby, 680 ekW Prime, EPA TIER III Spec Sheet
DownloadC18, DE650SE0, 60 Hz, 650 ekW Standby, 600 ekW Prime, Low BSFC Spec Sheet
DownloadC18 for Industrial Applications
DownloadC18, DE715SE0, 60 Hz, 716 ekW Standby, 650 ekW Prime, Low BSFC Spec Sheet
DownloadGCCP 1.2 Control Panel Data Sheet
DownloadC18, DE750SE0, 60 Hz, 750 ekW Standby, 680 ekW Prime, Low BSFC Spec Sheet
DownloadGCCP 1.5 Control Panel Data Sheet
DownloadC18, DE550SE0, 60 Hz, 550 ekW Standby, 500 ekW Prime, Non-Certified Emissions Spec Sheet
DownloadC18, DE600SE0, 60 Hz, 600 ekW Standby, 545 ekW Prime, Non-Certified Emissions 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 1.2 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
UL2200 Listed; CSA 22.2; Certification of Compliance – IBC Seismic; Dual IBC & HCAI
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
Complete Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | text | 600 ekW | ||||
| Standby Rating | text | 500/550/600/650/700/750 ekW | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 455 ekW | ||||
| Prime Power Rating | text | 455/500/545/600/635/680 ekW | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | U.S. EPA Tier 2 / Tier 4 Certified | ||||
| Voltage | text | 208 to 600 Volts | ||||
| Frequency | text | 60 Hz | ||||
| Speed | text | 1800 rpm | ||||
| Duty Cycle | text | Standby, Prime | ||||
| Engine Model | text | C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 5.71 | in | 145 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 7.2 | in | 183 | mm | |
| Displacement | measurement | 1106.4 | l | 18.1 | in³ | |
| Compression Ratio | text | 14.5:1 | ||||
| Aspiration | text | Air to Air Aftercooled | ||||
| Fuel System | text | Electronic unit injection | ||||
| Governor Type | text | Adem™A4 | ||||
| Length - Maximum | measurement | 5550 | in | 218.5 | mm | |
| Width - Maximum | measurement | 80.9 | in | 2056 | mm | |
| Height - Maximum | measurement | 107.8 | in | 2737 | mm |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Air Inlet System
- Turbocharger
- Light duty air cleaner
- Aftercooler core
Cooling
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
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
Fuel
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Generator and Attachments
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Power center, IP22
- A Frame generator - IP21 protection
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
Generator
- IP23 Protection
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
Power Termination
- Busbar
Control System
- GCCP 1.2
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Control Panel
- EMCP 4 Genset controller
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
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
Starting/Charging
- 24 Volt battery with rack and cables
- 24 volt starting motor
- Batteries
General
- Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Single element air cleaner
- Dual element air cleaner
Exhaust
- Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
Generator
- Oversize and premium generators
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
- Anti-condensation heater
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Circuit breakers
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- Shunt trip for IEC breaker
- Power terminal strip
- Circuit breaker (IEC) Auxiliary contacts
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- Padlockable circuit breaker device
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
Control Panels
- Remote monitoring software
- Load share module
- Local & remote annunciator modules
- GCCP 1.2, GCCP 1.5
- Digital I/O module
Control System
- Local alarm modules
- Volt free contact
- Local alarm horn
- Remote annunciator module
- 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
- GCCP 1.5
Cooling System
- Low coolant temperature alarm
- Radiator duct flange
Enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
Starting/Charging
- Jacket water heater
- Battery chargers
- Heavy duty starting system
- Oversize batteries
- Charging alternator
Exhaust System
- 8 and 10 inch GP flanges
- 8 and 10 inch elbow kits
- Engine mounted muffler
- 10, 25 and 35 end in / end out mufflers
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
Fuel System
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Fuel transfer system
- Integral - Dual wall fuel tank base
General
- Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- CSA Certification
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- UL 2200 package
- Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- Narrow, wide or skid base
- Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
Generator and Attachments
- Space heaters
- A Frame CIP generator
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- LC frame generator
- A Frame oversize generator
- Ingress protection
- LC frame CIP generator
- LC frame oversize generators
Lube System
- Manual sump pump
Starting and Charging
- Battery disconnect switch
- Jacket water heaters
- 5 Amp Battery charger