C9 (60 Hz)

C9 (US Source)

Overview

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

Specifications

Units: 
Maximum Rating 300 ekW
Minimum Rating 180 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Tier 3
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Benefits & Features

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

SR5 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

  February 29, 2024

Specifications

Units: 
Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating 300 ekW
Minimum Rating 180 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Tier 3
Voltage 220 to 480 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Prime
Engine Specifications
Engine Model C9 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression Ratio 16.1:1
Aspiration Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System Hydraulic electronic unit injection
Governor Type Adem™A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum
Width - Maximum
Height - Maximum

Benefits & Features

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

SR5 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 1.3 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

    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
    • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
    • Industry leading motor starting capabilities
    • High Efficiency

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

Worldwide 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

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Turbocharger
    • Air cleaner, light duty with disposable paper filter
    • Aftercooler core
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold - dry
    • Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, rain cap & SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
  • Control Panels
    • GCCP 1.3
  • Cooling System
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
  • Fuel System
    • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
    • Fuel cooler
    • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
    • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
    • Fuel priming pump
  • Generators and Generator Attachments
    • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole mounted in power centre
    • IP23 Protection
    • 12 Leads
    • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
    • Insulation Class H and temperature rise
    • Power centre, IP22
    • Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch, random wound
    • Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
  • Governing System
    • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
  • Mounting System
    • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
    • Includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
  • Starting / Charging System
    • 24V battery with rack and cables
  • General
    • Engine and alternator re-paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Lube System
    • Oil cooler
    • Oil drain valves
    • Fumes disposal, piped to front of radiator
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil filter and dipstick
    • Oil drain lines with valve; piped to edge of base

Optional Equipment

  • Certifications
    • European Certificate for Conformance
    • Global Certification for CIS
  • Air inlet system
    • Single element air cleaner
  • Circuit breakers
    • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker upgrades: 400, 630, 800 and 100 amps
  • Control Panels
    • Control panel protective devices: Earth fault relay ; Earth leakage ground fault ; overload shutdown via breaker ; Low fuel level shutdown ; Low fuel level alarm ; Fuel level sensor
    • Control panel Options: GCCP 1.4 ; Volt free contacts ; Local alarm horn ; Oil temperature displays
  • Cooling System
    • Radiator duct flange
    • Low coolant temperature alarm
  • Enclosures
    • High ambient sound attenuated enclosure
    • Sound attenuated enclosure
  • Exhaust System
    • 5 - 6 inch flange adaptor
    • 6 inch flange
    • Mufflers - End in/end out; 10 dBA or 25 dBA attenuation
    • 5 and 6 inch elbow kits
  • Fuel System
    • Integral dual wall fuel tank base
  • Generators and Attachments
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
    • Oversize, AREP, CIP generators
  • Mounting System
    • Narrow skid base
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Jacket water heater
    • 5 Amp single Battery charger
    • Battery disconnet switch

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