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C18 Generator Set

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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Minimum Rating 455 ekW
Maximum Rating 500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Voltage 480 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Prime
Engine Model C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 1455.7 in
Stroke 7.2 in
Displacement 1106.4 in³
Compression Ratio 14.5:1
Aspiration Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Governor Type Adem™A4
Air Inlet
  • Air Cleaner
Exhaust System
  • Exhaust manifold; dry
Cooling
  • Package mounted radiator
Fuel System
  • Fuel cooler
  • Engine fuel transfer pump
  • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator & secondary filter
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Flexible fuel lines
Exhaust
  • Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Secondary fuel filter
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
  • Bus Bar
Lube System
  • Oil filter and dipstick
  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil drain lines with valve; piped to edge of base
  • Fumes disposal; piped to front of radiator
  • Oil cooler
Control Panel
  • EMCP 4 Genset Controller
Mounting
  • Rubber vibration isolators
Protection System
  • Safety shutoffs for: Higher water temperature - Overspeed - Low oil pressure
Cooling System
  • Thermostats and housing, full open temperature 92 deg C (198 deg F)
  • Coolant Level Sensor
  • Coolant level sight gauge.
  • Fan and belt guards
  • Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
  • Coolant drain line with valve; terminated on edge of base
  • Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant
Starting/Charging
  • 24V, 45 amp charging alternator.
  • 24-volt electric starting motor
  • 24 volt starting motor
  • Batteries
General
  • Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Operation and maintenance manual pack and OMM Storage Compartment
  • Parts book
  • Vibration damper
Control System
  • Local annunciator
  • Programmable Input / Output: 2 programmable digital inputs - 2 programmable relay outputs (Form A) - 2 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Suitable for use as service equipment label
  • Separation plate
  • Control panel mounting location
  • Breaker box mounting location
  • Optional external analog input
  • Remote annunciators
  • EMCP 4.2
  • Communications: Customer data link (RS485 Modbus RTu) - Serial annunciator module data link for local and remote annunciator IVR - Integrated Voltage Regulation (Digital) - EM10 Excitation Module
  • Controls include: Run / auto / stop control - Speed adjust - Voltage adjust - Engine cycle crank - Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Digital indication for: rpm - DC volts - operating hours - Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar) - Coolant temperature (C or F) - Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz) - Amps (per phase & average) - Power factor (per phase & average) - kW (per phase & average) - kVA (per phase & average) - kVAr (per phase and average) - kW-hr (total) - kVAr-hr (total)
  • Programmable protective relaying functions: Generator phase sequence - Over / Under voltage (27/59) - Over / Under frequency (81 o/u) - Overcurrent (50/51)
  • Warning / Shutdowns with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure - high coolant temperature - Overspeed - Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank) - Low coolant temperature - Low coolant level
  • Control panel options: Dust proof control panel - volt free contact - Device server - Ground fault relay
Governing System
  • Cat Electronic Governor (ADEM A4)
Generator and Attachments
  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch, random wound.
  • Insulation Class H and temperature rise
  • AREP generator
  • CIP - generators
  • IP23 Protection
  • Power center, IP22 bottom cable entry
Air Inlet System
  • Single element air filter
  • Air cleaner - Heavy duty
  • Air cleaner - Single element
Extended Service Coverage
  • Silver, Gold and Platinum coverage
Circuit breakers
  • 3 Pole 100% rated
Control System
  • Ground fault relay
  • Dust proof control panel
  • Breaker box mounting location
  • Volt free contact
  • Device server
  • Separation plate
  • Remote annunciators
  • EMCP 4.4
  • Local annunciator
  • Remote E-stop button
  • Optional external analog input
  • Control panel mounting
Exhaust
  • Industrial, Residential, Critical Mufflers
Generator
  • Anti-condensation heater
  • Excitation: [ ] Permanent Magnet Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
  • Oversize and premium generators
Power Termination
  • Circuit breakers, UL listed
Generators and Attachments
  • AREP Generator
  • CIP generators
  • Space heater
  • Generator mounting and duct plate
Air Inlet System
  • Single element air filter
  • Dual element air cleaner
Certifications
  • Certificate of compliance
  • IBC certification wind load
Circuit breakers
  • Motorized single circuit breaker
  • Neutral bars
  • Power cables
  • Dual breakers first circuit breaker (CB2) LS/I package mounted
  • Current transformers
  • Package mounted single circuit breakers
  • Dual breakers first circuit breaker (CB1) LS/I package mounted
  • Auxiliary contacts
Cooling System
  • Aftertreatment guard
  • Standard radiator
Enclosures
  • Sound attenuated enclosures
Exhaust System
  • Flange kits
  • Exhaust flexible fittings
Fuel System
  • 660 gallon base tank
Generator Attachments
  • Permanent magnet generator
Mounting System
  • Standard base Wide
  • 5 gallon spill containment
  • Optional CB shroud
  • Overfill prevention valve
  • Locking fuel fill
Starting / Charging System
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Jacket water heater
  • Shore power control group
  • 10 Amp dual battery charger
TESTS
  • PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • 4 Hour factory test (un-witnessed)
  • PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • Generator test report