Cat C15

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DIESEL GENERATOR SETS

350 ekW – 500 ekW

60 Hz
Standby Prime
350 ekW 320 ekW
400 ekW 365 ekW
450 ekW 410 ekW
500 ekW 455 ekW
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BENEFITS & FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS

CAT® GENERATOR SET PACKAGE ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested and Engine Model Cat® C15 ACERT In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
certified torsional vibration analysis reports are available. The
Bore x Stroke 137mm x 171mm (5.4in x 6.8in)
packages are designed to meet the NFPA 110 requirement for loading,
conform to the ISO 8528-5 steady state and fill transient response Displacement 15.2 L (928 in³)
requirements. Compression Ratio 16.1:1
CAT DIESEL ENGINES Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
The four-cycle Cat diesel engine combines consistent performance Fuel Injection System MEUI
with excellent fuel economy and transient response that meets or Governor Electronic ADEM™ A4
exceeds ISO 8528-5. The engines feature a reliable, rugged, and
Emission Certifications EPA TIER III
durable design that has been field proven in thousands of applications
worldwide in emergency standby installations.

COOLING SYSTEM GENERATOR SET SPECIFICATIONS

The cooling system has been designed and tested to ensure proper Alternator Design Brushless Single Bearing, 4 Pole
generator set cooling, and includes the radiator, fan, belts, and all
guarding installed as standard. Contact your Cat dealer for specific Stator 2/3 Pitch
ambient and altitude capabilities. No. of Leads 12
Available Voltage Options 600V/480V/440V/240V/220V
GENERATORS
The generators used on Cat packages have been designed and Frequency 60Hz
tested to work with the Cat engine. The generators are built with Alternator Voltage 24V
robust Class H insulation and provide industry-leading motor starting Alternator Insulation & IP Class H; IP23
capability and altitude capabilities.
Standard Temperature
125/130 Deg C
EMCP CONTROL PANELS Rise
The EMCP controller features the reliability and durability you have to Available Excitation
Self-Excited, PMG
come to expect from your Cat equipment. The EMCP 4 is a scalable Options
control platform designed to ensure reliable generator set operation, Voltage Regulation,
providing extensive information about power output and engine ≤1%
Steady State+/-
operation. EMCP 4 systems can be further customized to meet your
needs through programming and expansion modules.

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Aftercooler core Single/Dual Element Air Cleaner
Air inlet system Air inlet system
Turbocharger Heavy Duty Air Cleaner
Control panels EMCP4.2 control panel
EMCP 4.4
Coolant drain line with valve; terminated on edge Local Annunciator
of base Remote Annunciators
Fan and belt guards Control panels Discrete I/O Module
Coolant Level Sensor Device Server
Cooling system Thermostats and housing, full open temperature Volt Free Contact
92 deg C (198 deg F) Earth (Ground) Fault Relay
Coolant level sight gauge
Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal 3-Pole 100% Rated – Single (Manual & Motorized)
Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant 3-Pole 100% Rated – Dual & Third (Manual)
Exhaust system Exhaust manifold; dry Circuit Breakers External Paralleling
Auxiliary Contacts
Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator &
Neutral Bar
secondary filter
Fuel cooler Sound Attenuated (SA)
Fuel system Enclosures
Fuel priming pump Weather Protective
Flexible fuel lines
Engine fuel transfer pump Cooling system Stone guards
Industrial grade (10 dBA)
Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch, random wound Mufflers
Residential and Critical grade (25 dBA)
Generators IP23 Protection
and generator Insulation Class H and temperature rise Base/Fuel Tank Audio & Visual Fuel Alarm
attachments Power centre, IP22 bottom cable entry Integral 670 Gal Tank Base
Segregated low voltage wiring pane Fuel System
Sub Tank Bases: 660, 1000, 1900, 2200 Gal
Governing
Cat Electronic Governor (ADEM A4) Excitation – Self
system
Generators Excitation – Internal/AREP/PMG
Safety Shutoff – High Water Temperature and generator Oversize
Protection Safety Shutoff – Low Oil Pressure attachments Coastal Protection (CIP)
System Safety Shutoff – Overspeed Space Heater Control
Coolant Level Sensor
Starting/ Standard Battery Set
Narrow Skid
charging system Oversize Battery Set
Wide/Standard
Sub Tank Base – UL & ULC Listed UL2200 Listed
Base/Fuel Tank
Integral Tank Base – UL & ULC Listed CSA 22.2
Spill Containment Certifications Certification of Compliance – IBC Seismic
Overfill Prevention Valve Certification of Compliance – IBC Seismic and
Starting/charging 24-Volt Electric Starting Motor OSHPD
system Charging Alternator
General Tool Set
Certifications EPA Stationary Emergency Use

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

Generator
Standby Dim “A” Dim “B” Dim “C”
Set Weight
Ratings mm (in) mm (in) mm (in)
kg (lb)
C

350 ekW 3476 (137) 1628 (64) 2128 (84) 3939 (8683)
400 ekW 3476 (137) 1628 (64) 2128 (84) 4066 (8963)

B A
450 ekW 3476 (137) 1628 (64) 2128 (84) 4115 (9071)
500 ekW 3476 (137) 1628 (64) 2128 (84) 4365 (9623)
Note: General configuration not to be used for installation.
See general dimension drawings for detail.

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INTEGRAL & SUB BASE FUEL TANKS

INTEGRAL &
SUB BASE FUEL TANKS

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FEATURES
• UL Listed for United States (UL 142) and Canada (CAN/ULC S601) SUB BASE
• Facilitates compliance with NFPA 30 code, NFPA 37 and 110 • The sub-base fuel tank mounts below the generator set wide base
standards and CSA C282 code
• Dual wall
• Lockable fuel fill cap, 4” (101.6 mm) NPT INTEGRAL
• Low fuel level warning standard, customer configurable warning or • Integral diesel fuel tank is incorporated into the generator set base
shutdown frame
• Primary tank leak detection switch in containment basin • Robust base design includes linear vibration isolators between
tank base and engine generator.
• Tank design provides capacity for thermal expansion of fuel
• Fuel supply dip tube is positioned so as not to pick up fuel
sediment. OPTIONS
• Fuel return and supply dip tube is separated by an internal baffle • Audio/visual fuel level alarm panel
to prevent immediate re-supply of heated return fuel
• 5gal (18.9 L) spill containment
• Pressure washed with an iron phosphate solution
• 5gal (18.9 L) spill containment with fuel fill drop tube with in 6”
• Interior tank surfaces coated with a solvent-based thin-film rust (152 mm) from bottom of tank
preventative
• 5gal (18.9 L) spill containment with overfill prevention valve and
• Heavy gauge steel gussets with internal lifting rings fuel fill drop tube with in 6” (152 mm) from bottom of tank
• Primary and secondary tanks are leak tested at 20.7 kPa (3 psi) • ULC Listed 7.5gal (28.4 L) spill containment with vent extensions,
minimum vent whistle, and drop tube facilitating compliance with CSA
• Compatible with open packages and enclosures B139-09
• Gloss black polyester alkyd enamel exterior paint • ULC Listed 7.5gal (28.4 L) spill containment with overfill prevention
valve, vent extensions, vent whistle and drop tube facilitating
• Welded steel containment basin (minimum of 110% of primary
compliance with CSA B139-09
tank capacity)
• Direct reading fuel gauge with variable electrical output
• Emergency vents on primary and secondary tanks are sized in
accordance with NFPA 30
• Rear stub-up access

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INTEGRAL & SUB BASE FUEL TANKS

Integral & Sub-Base Fuel Tank Base Usable Capacities with

Fuel Tank Dimensions & Weights
Integral – Width (W) 2014 mm (79.3 in)
Sub-base – Width (W) 2056 mm (81.0 in)

A. Open Set & Weather Protective Enclosure

Overall Package Height
Tank Only
Total Usable with Tank
C15 Tank Feature Capacity Capacity
Design Code Dry Weight Height ‘H’ Length ‘L’ Open Enclosure

L gal L gal kg lb mm in mm in mm in mm in
Integral FTDW002 1283 339 1262 333 1015 2237 635 25.0 3814 150.1 2426 95.5 2619 103.0
Sub-Base FTDW005 3941 1041 3876 1024 1659 3657 635 25.0 5550 218.5 2763 108.8 2955 116.3
Sub-Base FTDW006 6980 1844 6818 1801 2228 4483 889 35.0 6184 243.5 3017 118.8 3209 126.3
Sub-Base FTDW008 2476 654 2435 643 1468 3236 635 25.0 3810 150.0 2763 108.8 2955 116.3

B. Sound Attenuated Enclosure

Overall Package Height
Tank Only
Total Usable with Tank
C15 Tank Feature Capacity Capacity
Design Code Dry Weight Height ‘H’ Length ‘L’ Open Enclosure

L gal L gal kg lb mm in mm in mm in mm in
Integral FTDW001 1283 339 1262 333 1015 2237 639 25.0 4746 186.9 NA NA 2619 103.0
Sub-Base FTDW005 3941 1041 3876 1024 1659 3657 635 25.0 5550 218.5 NA NA 2955 116.3
Sub-Base FTDW006 6980 1844 6818 1801 2228 4483 889 35.0 6184 243.5 3017 118.8 3209 126.3
Sub-Base FTDW011 2476 654 2435 643 1468 3236 635 25.0 3810 150.0 NA NA 2955 116.3

C. Estimated Run Times (Hours) at 100% Load

Standby Ratings (ekW) Prime Ratings (ekW)
C15 Tank Design Feature Code
400 350 350 320
Integral FTDW001/FTDW002 9 9 11 11
Sub-Base FTDW005 28 29 32 36
Sub-Base FTDW006 57 63 62 67
Sub-Base FTDW008/FTDW011 17 18 20 22

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INTEGRAL & SUB BASE FUEL TANKS

The heights listed above do not include lumber used during manufacturing and shipping

Tanks with full electrical stub-up area include removable end channel. Tanks with RH stub-up include stubup area directly
below the circuit breaker or power terminal strips. Dimensions include weather-protective enclosure exhaust system.
Dual wall sub-base tanks are UL Listed and constructed in accordance with UL Standard for Safety UL 142, Steel
Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Canada CAN/ULC S601, Standard for Shop Fabricated
Steel Aboveground Horizontal Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
Fuel tanks and applicable options facilitate compliance with the following United States NFPA Code and Standards:
NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 37: Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines
NFPA 110: Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
Fuel tanks and applicable options facilitate compliance with the following Canadian Standard and Code:
CSA C282 – Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings
CSA B139-09 – Installation Code for Oil-Burning Equipment
The following sub-base fuel tanks meet Chicago code for containment and labelling:
FTDW005
FTDW008
FTDW011

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ENCLOSURES

SOUND ATTENUATED
ENCLOSURES
60 Hz

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Features
Robust/Highly Corrosion Resistant Construction Transportability
• Factory installed on skid base • These enclosures are of extremely rugged construction to
• Environmentally friendly, polyester powder baked paint withstand outdoor exposure and rough handling common on many
construction sites.
• 14 gauge steel
• Interior zinc plated fasteners Options (Sound Attenuated)
• Exterior stainless steel fasteners • Enclosure constructed with 14 gauge steel
• Internally mounted exhaust silencing system • Enclosure constructed with 12 gauge aluminum (5052 grade)
• Designed and tested to comply with UL 2200 Listed generator set • Caterpillar yellow or white paint
package
• Control panel viewing window
• Compression door latches providing solid door seal
• UL Listed integral fuel tank with 670, 400, and 300 gallon
capacities
Excellent Access
• UL Listed sub base fuel tank with 660, 1000, 1900, and 2200 gallon
• Large cable entry area for installation ease
capacities.
• Accommodates side mounted single or multiple breakers
• Seismic certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC
• Three doors on both sides 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, IBC 2012, CBC 2007, CBC 2010
• Vertically hinged allow 180° opening rotation and retention with • IBC Certification for 150 mph wind loading
door stays
• AC/DC lighting package
• Lube oil and coolant drains piped to the exterior of the enclosure
• 5 kW Canopy space heater to facilitate compliance with NFPA 110
base
• Motorized louvers and gravity discharge damper
• Radiator fill cover
• 125A Load Center
Security and Safety • GFCI outlets
• Lockable access doors which give full access to control panel and
breaker
• Cooling fan and battery charging alternator fully guarded
• Fuel fill, oil fill and battery can only be reached via lockable access
• Externally mounted emergency stop button
• Designed for spreader bar lifting to ensure safety
• Stub-up area is rodent proof

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ENCLOSURES

Enclosure Package Operating Characteristics

Sound Pressure
Standby Cooling Air Flow Rate Ambient Capability* Levels (dBA) at
Enclosure Type 7m (23 ft)
ekW
m3/s cfm °C °F 100% Load
350 10.4 22072 59 138 73
Level 1 Sound Attenuated Enclosure 400 10.4 22072 51 124 73
(Steel) 450 10.4 22072 46 115 74
500 12.5 26415 48 118 75
350 10.4 22071 50 122 72
Level 2 Sound Attenuated Enclosure 400 10.4 22071 50 122 72
(Steel) 450 10.4 22071 50 122 72
500 12.5 26415 50 122 72
350 10.4 22072 59 138 72
Sound Attenuated Enclosure 400 10.4 22072 51 124 73
(Aluminum) 450 10.4 22072 46 115 74
500 12.5 26415 48 118 75
*Cooling system performance at sea level. Consult your Cat dealer for site specific ambient and altitude capabilities.
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Note: Sound level measurements are subject to instrumentation, installation and manufacturing variability, as well as ambient site conditions.

Component Weights to Calculate Package Weight

Sound Attenuated Sound Attenuated
Narrow Skid Base Wide Skid Base
Standby ekW Enclosure (Steel) Enclosure (Aluminum)
kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb
350
400
273 602 465 1025 1245 2745 765 1687
450
500

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DIMENSIONS
Standby Length, L Width, W Height, H
Enclosure Type Ratings,
ekW mm in mm in mm in
350
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on 400
4948 194.8 2014 79.3 2320 91.3
Skid Base 450
500
350
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on a 400
4948 194.8 2014 79.3 2619 103.0
UL Listed Integral Fuel Tank Base 450
500
350
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on a 400
UL Listed 660 Gallon Sub-Base Fuel 4948 194.8 2056 80.9 2955 116.3
Tank Base 450
500
350
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on a 400
UL Listed 1000 Gallon Sub-Base Fuel 5751 226.4 2056 80.9 2955 116.3
Tank Base 450
500
350
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on a 400
UL Listed 1900 Gallon Sub-Base Fuel 6382 251.2 2056 80.9 3209 126.3
Tank Base 450
500

Length

Height

Width

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EMCP 4 CONTROL KEY FEATURES

EMCP 4 control features
• Run/Auto/Stop Control
• Speed and Voltage Adjust
• Engine Cycle Crank
• 24-volt DC operation
• Environmental sealed front face Programmable protective relaying functions:
• Text alarm/event descriptions • Generator phase sequence
• Over/Under voltage (27/59)
Digital indication for: • Over/Under Frequency (81 o/u)
• RPM • Reverse Power (kW) (32) (4.2 only)
• DC volts • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
• Operating hours • Overcurrent (50/51)
• Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
• Coolant temperature Communications:
• Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz) • 4 digital inputs & 4 relay outputs (4.1)
• Amps (per phase & average) • 6 digital inputs & 8 relay outputs (4.2)
• ekW, kVA, kVAR, kW-hr, %kW, PF (4.2 only) • 12 digital inputs & 8 relay outputs (4.4)
• Customer data link (Modbus RTU) (4.2 only)
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of: • Accessory module data link (4.2 only)
• Low oil pressure • Serial annunciator module data link (4.2 only)
• High coolant temperature • Emergency stop pushbutton
• Overspeed
• Emergency Stop Compatible with the following:
• Failure to start (overcrank) • Digital I/O module
• Low coolant temperature • Local Annunciator
• Low coolant level • Remote CAN annunciator
• Remote serial annunciator

FINANCING
Caterpillar offers an array of financial products to help you succeed through financial service excellence. Options include loans, finance lease,
operating lease, working capital, and revolving line of credit. Contact your local Cat dealer for availability in your region.

WORLDWIDE PRODUCT SUPPORT

Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores
operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar® SOSSM program effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of
unwanted fluids and combustion by-products.

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