Cat C15 ®

DIESEL GENERATOR SETS

Standby Prime
350 ekW 320 ekW
400 ekW 365 ekW
450 ekW 410 ekW
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500 ekW 455 ekW

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
packages are designed to meet the NFPA 110 requirement for Bore x Stroke 137mm x 171mm (5.4in x 6.8in)
loading, conform to the ISO 8528-5 steady state and fill transient
response requirements. Displacement 15.2 L (928 in³)
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
exceeds ISO 8528-5. The engines feature a reliable, rugged, and Governor Electronic ADEM™ A4
durable design that has been field proven in thousands of Emission
applications worldwide in emergency standby installations. EPA TIER III
Certifications

COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system has been designed and tested to ensure proper GENERATOR SET SPECIFICATIONS
generator set cooling, and includes the radiator, fan, belts, and all
guarding installed as standard. Contact your Cat dealer for specific
ambient and altitude capabilities. Alternator Design Brushless Single Bearing, 4 Pole
Stator 2/3 Pitch

GENERATORS No. of Leads 12

The generators used on Cat packages have been designed and Available Voltage Options 600/480/440/240/220V
tested to work with the Cat engine. The generators are built with
robust Class H insulation and provide industry-leading motor Frequency 60Hz
starting capability and altitude capabilities. Alternator Voltage 24V
Alternator Insulation & IP Class H; IP23
EMCP CONTROL PANELS Standard
The EMCP controller features the reliability and durability you 125/130 Deg C
Temperature Rise
have to come to expect from your Cat equipment. The EMCP 4 is
a scalable control platform designed to ensure reliable generator Available Excitation Options Self-Excited, PMG
set operation, providing extensive information about power Voltage Regulation, Steady
output and engine operation. EMCP 4 systems can be further ≤1%
State +/-
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 Local Annunciator
on edge of base. Remote Annunciators
Fan and belt guards. Control panels Discrete I/O Module
Coolant Level Sensor Device Server
Thermostats and housing, full open Volt Free Contact
Cooling system Earth (Ground) Fault Relay
temperature 92 deg C (198 deg F).
Coolant level sight gauge. 3-Pole 100% Rated – Single (Manual &
Jacket water pump, gear driven, Motorized).
centrifugal. 3-Pole 100% Rated – Dual & Third (Manual).
Circuit Breakers
Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant. External Paralleling
Auxiliary Contacts
Exhaust system Exhaust manifold; dry. Neutral Bar
Primary fuel filter w/integral water Sound Attenuated (SA).
Enclosures
separator & secondary filter. Weather Protective
Fuel cooler. Cooling system Stone guards.
Fuel system
Fuel priming pump.
Flexible fuel lines. Industrial grade (10 dBA)
Engine fuel transfer pump Mufflers Residential and Critical grade (25 dBA)
Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch, random
wound. Base / Fuel Tank Audio & Visual Fuel Alarm
Generators and
IP23 Protection.
generator
Insulation Class H and temperature rise Integral 670 Gal Tank Base
attachments Fuel System
Power centre, IP22 bottom cable entry Sub Tank Bases:660, 1000, 1900, 2200 Gal
Segregated low voltage wiring pane
Governing Excitation – Self
Cat Electronic Governor (ADEM A4).
system Generators and Excitation – Internal / AREP / PMG
Safety Shutoff – High Water
generator Oversize
Temperature
Protection attachments Coastal Protection (CIP)
Safety Shutoff – Low Oil Pressure
System Space Heater Control
Safety Shutoff – Overspeed
Coolant Level Sensor
Narrow Skid Starting/charging Standard Battery Set
Wide / Standard system Oversize Battery Set.
Sub Tank Base – UL & ULC Listed UL2200 Listed
Base / Fuel Tank CSA 22.2
Integral Tank Base – UL & ULC Listed
Spill Containment Certifications Certification of Compliance – IBC Seismic
Overfill Prevention Valve Certification of Compliance – IBC Seismic
Starting/charging 24-Volt Electric Starting Motor and 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)
350 ekW 3476 (137) 1628 (64) 2128 (84) 3939 (8683)
C 400 ekW 3476 (137) 1628 (64) 2128 (84) 4066 (8963)
450 ekW 3476 (137) 1628 (64) 2128 (84) 4115 (9071)
500 ekW 3476 (137) 1628 (64) 2128 (84) 4365 (9623)

B A

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INTEGRAL & SUB BASE FUEL TANKS

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FEATURES

• UL Listed for United States (UL 142) and Canada SUB BASE
(CAN/ULC S601)
• Facilitates compliance with NFPA 30 code, NFPA 37 and • The sub-base fuel tank mounts below the
110 standards and CSA C282 code generator set wide base
• Dual wall INTEGRAL
• Lockable fuel fill cap, 4” (101.6 mm) NPT
• Low fuel level warning standard, customer configurable • Integral diesel fuel tank is incorporated into the
warning or shutdown generator set base frame
• Primary tank leak detection switch in containment basin • Robust base design includes linear vibration
• Tank design provides capacity for thermal expansion of isolators between tank base and engine
fuel generator.
• 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 to prevent immediate re-supply of heated • Audio/visual fuel level alarm panel
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
• Interior tank surfaces coated with a solvent-based thin- tube with in 6” (152 mm) from bottom of tank
film rust preventative • 5gal (18.9 L) spill containment with overfill
• Heavy gauge steel gussets with internal lifting rings prevention valve and fuel fill drop tube with in
• Primary and secondary tanks are leak tested at 20.7 kPa 6” (152 mm) from bottom of tank
(3 psi) minimum • ULC Listed 7.5gal (28.4 L) spill containment with
• Compatible with open packages and enclosures vent extensions, vent whistle, and drop tube
• Gloss black polyester alkyd enamel exterior paint facilitating compliance with CSA B139-09
• Welded steel containment basin (minimum of 110% of • ULC Listed 7.5gal (28.4 L) spill containment with
primary tank capacity) overfill prevention valve, vent extensions, vent
• Direct reading fuel gauge with variable electrical output whistle and drop tube facilitating compliance
• Emergency vents on primary and secondary tanks are
with CSA B139-09
sized in accordance with NFPA 30
• Rear stub-up access

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Integral & Sub-Base Fuel Tank Base Useable 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

C15 Overall Package Height

Total Useable Tank Only
Tank Feature with Tank
Capacity Capacity
Design Code Dry Weight Height ‘H’ Length ‘L’ Open Enclosure
Liter Gallon Liter Gallon 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-
FTDW005 3941 1041 3876 1024 1659 3657 635 25.0 5550 218.5 2763 108.8 2955 116.3
Base
Sub-
FTDW006 6980 1844 6818 1801 2228 4483 889 35.0 6184 243.5 3017 118.8 3209 126.3
Base
Sub-
FTDW008 2476 654 2435 643 1468 3236 635 25.0 3810 150.0 2763 108.8 2955 116.3
Base

B. Sound Attenuated Enclosure

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

Liter Gallon Liter Gallon 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-
FTDW005 3941 1041 3876 1024 1659 3657 635 25.0 5550 218.5 NA NA 2955 116.3
Base
Sub-
FTDW006 6980 1844 6818 1801 2228 4483 889 35.0 6184 243.5 3017 118.8 3209 126.3
Base
Sub-
FTDW011 2476 654 2435 643 1468 3236 635 25.0 3810 150.0 NA NA 2955 116.3
Base

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

C15 Tank Standby Ratings (ekW) Prime Ratings (ekW)

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

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

Sound
Cooling Air Ambient Pressure
Flow Rate Capability* Levels (dBA) at
Standby 7m (23 ft)
Enclosure Type
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
400 10.4 22072 51 124 73
Sound Attenuated Enclosure (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.
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 Enclosure Sound Attenuated Enclosure

Standby Narrow Skid Base Wide Skid Base
(Steel) (Aluminum)
ekW
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,
mm in mm in mm in
ekW
350
400
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on Skid Base 4948 194.8 2014 79.3 2320 91.3
450
500
350
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on a UL Listed 400
4948 194.8 2014 79.3 2619 103.0
Integral Fuel Tank Base 450
500
350
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on a UL Listed 660 400
4948 194.8 2056 80.9 2955 116.3
Gallon Sub-Base Fuel Tank Base 450
500
350
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on a UL Listed 1000 400
5751 226.4 2056 80.9 2955 116.3
Gallon Sub-Base Fuel Tank Base 450
500
350
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on a UL Listed 1900 400
6382 251.2 2056 80.9 3209 126.3
Gallon Sub-Base Fuel Tank Base 450
500

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

FINANCING

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WORLDWIDE PRODUCT SUPPORT

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presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products.

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