C32B | 1500 kVA 50Hz Generator Set
Producing reliable power from 910 kVA to 1500 kVA at 50 Hz, our C32B 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 percent rated load in one step. Our C32B generator sets are made for demands, so you can make yours.
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Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | text | 1500 kVA | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 910 kVA | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | Low Fuel, Low Emissions |
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Features & 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
SR500 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
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 50°C (122°F)
- Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- EU Declaration of Incorporation
- Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
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 | 1500 kVA | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 910 kVA | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | Low Fuel, Low Emissions | ||||
| Voltage | text | 400 to 3300 Volts | ||||
| Frequency | text | 50 Hz | ||||
| Speed | text | 1500 rpm | ||||
| Duty Cycle | text | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous | ||||
| Engine Model | text | C32B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 5.71 | in | 145 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 6.38 | in | 162 | mm | |
| Displacement | measurement | 1958.86 | in³ | 32.1 | l | |
| Compression Ratio | text | 15.0:1 | ||||
| Aspiration | text | Turbocharged, Air to Air Aftercooled | ||||
| Fuel System | text | MEUI | ||||
| Governor Type | text | Adem™A4 | ||||
| Length - Minimum | measurement | 164 | in | 4165 | mm | |
| Length - Maximum | measurement | 176.6 | in | 4485 | mm | |
| Width - Minimum | measurement | 66.3 | in | 1684 | mm | |
| Width - Maximum | measurement | 87.8 | in | 2228 | mm | |
| Height - Minimum | measurement | 85.1 | in | 2162 | mm | |
| Height - Maximum | measurement | 86.4 | in | 2194 | mm | |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | measurement | 14700 | lb | 6668 | kg | |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | measurement | 17855 | lb | 8099 | kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Single element canister type with service indicator
Control Panel
- GCCP 1.2
- GCCP 1.3
- Warning shutdowns
- Programmable protective relaying functions
- Communications
- Digital indicators
- Control features
Cooling System
- Radiator fan and fan drive
- Coolant drain line with valve
- ATAAC
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Fan and belt guards
- Low coolant level sensor
Exhaust
- 203 mm (8 in) ID round flanged outlet
- Exhaust manifold - dry
Fuel System
- Fuel cooler
- Secondary fuel filters
- Primary fuel filter with water separator
- Fuel priming pump
Generators and Attachments
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Reactive droop
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- 6 Lead
- Salient pole
- Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
- Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- Internal excitation (IE)
- 3 Phase brushless
- Winding temperature detectors
- IEC standard hole pattern
- NEMA Class H insulation
Governing System
- ADEM(tm) A4
Mounting System
- Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts
Lube System
- Fumes disposal
- Integral lube Oil cooler
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Lubricating oil
- Oil drain lines and valve
Power Termination
- Busbar
Starting / Charging System
- Battery disconnect switch
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- Battery, rack and cables
General
- SAE standard rotation
- RH service
- Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE
- Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Standard air cleaners
- Dual element air cleaner
- Heavy duty air cleaner
Circuit breakers
- Shrouds
- Enclosures - Control packaging
- 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC-Rated Circuit breakers
- Cable supports
- Circuit breaker wiring groups
- Power connection covers
- Center posts busbars
- 800, 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3200 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
- 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated Circuit breakers
Control Panels
Control Panel
- Cat® ECS 100
- Cat® ECS 200
Cooling System
- High ambient radiator
- Extended life coolant
- Radiator duct flange
- Standard radiator
- Certified radiator
Enclosures
- AC Panel, outlets and lights
- Premium sound attenuated enclosure
- Enclosure louvres - fixed and motorized
- Enclosure fuel tank options
- Color options
- Panel bracket
- Sound attenuated enclosure
- DC lighting package
- Cold weather bundle
Exhaust System
- All C32B engines have 203 mm (8 in) exhaust outlets
- Mufflers
- Elbow mounting kit
- Flange and exhaust expanders
- Flexible fittings
- Guard and shield system
- Flanges
- Exhaust through the wall kit
Generator and Attachments
- Medium voltage generators
- Low voltage generators
Lube System
- Oil pan
- Prelube manual sump pump
- Oil level regulator
Mounting System
- IBC vibration isolators
- Spring type vibration isolators
- Standard package isolators
- Mounting base types
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
Power Connections
- Center post busbars
- Neutral grounding connection
- Low voltage connection cables
Starting / Charging System
- Electric starting motor - Standard/heavy duty
- Space heater
- Standard 24 volt open package battery set - Dry
- 10 Amp Battery charger
- 20 Amp Battery charger
- Jacket water heater
- 10 Amp enclosure Battery charger
- 35 Amp Battery charger
Special Tests / Reports
- Standard engine test
- OSHPD seismic Certifications
- Generator test report
- Custom generator TVA report
- Standard genset Torsional Vibration Analysis (TVA) report
- IBC seismic Certifications
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- CSA test and certification
General
- Special paint
- US aid emblem