C7.1 (60 Hz)

C7.1

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 175 ekW
Minimum Rating 120 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Non Regulated
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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

R-Frame 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

  October 8, 2024

Specifications

Units: 
Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating 175 ekW
Minimum Rating 120 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Non Regulated
Voltage 208 to 480 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Prime
Engine Specifications
Engine Model C7.1 I-6, 4-Cycle Diesel
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression Ratio 16.5:1
Aspiration Turbocharged, Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System Common Rail
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

R-Frame 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
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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

Fully prototype tested with certified torsional vibration analysis available

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

  • Control Panels
    • EMCP 4.1
  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner; light duty with disposable element
  • Cooling System
    • Radiator and cooling fan with guards
    • Coolant drain line with valves
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
  • Exhaust System
    • Stub pipe, gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
  • Fuel System
    • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
    • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
  • Lube System
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil drain line with valve
  • Generator and Generator Attachments
    • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
    • Tower panel, IP22, bottom cable entry
    • 12 Leads
    • Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
    • IP23 Protection
    • Circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in tower panel
  • Mounting System
    • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
    • Termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
    • Includes lifting provision and drag points
  • Packaged Generator Set <!-- I am trying out a new format to facilitate the MSS sheet/ fmh C7.1 -->
    • Radiator and cooling fan complete with protective guards
    • Flexible fuel lines to base NPT connections
    • Drip proof generator air intake (NEMA 2, IP23)
    • Class H insulation
    • Standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Starting / Charging System
    • 24V battery with rack and cables
  • Governing System
    • Mechanical and electrical governing system - model dependent
  • General
    • Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

  • Alternator System
    • R Frame auxiliary winding: R2273L4 SE aux alt 07, aux alt 08 and aux alt 10
    • Quatrature droop king
    • Alternator removal
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • 3 Phase sensing
    • Optional LC Frame alternator with coastal insulation protection
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Packaged Generator Set Options <!-- C7 -->
    • Radiator stone guard
  • Circuit breakers
    • Padlockable breaker device
    • 4 Pole 250A, 400A and 630A Circuit breakers
  • Control System
    • Control panel heater
    • Static battery charger
    • Volt free contacts for common alarm
    • Volt free contacts for generator set running
    • EMCP 4.2
  • Control Panel Options
    • Speed adjust potentiometer
    • Emergency stop with key
    • Battery charger
    • Volt free contacts
    • Earth leakage (2 wire only)
    • Control panel heater
    • Earth fault (2 wire only)
    • Panel mounted audible alarm
    • Speed adjust contacts
    • Overload shutdown via breaker
  • Cooling System
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Low coolant level shutdown
    • Coolant heater
  • Enclosures
    • Sound attenuated level 2 enclosure
    • Rental options (CAE only) - Single point lift
    • Sound attenuated levels 1 and 2 enclosures
    • Rental options (CAE only) - CEE form sockets for enclosure
    • Rental options (CAE only) - Rental pack
    • Rental options (CAE only) - Socket blanking plate
  • European Certifications
    • Upgrade to STD set for CE
  • Mounting Options
    • Battery removal
    • Residential silencer
    • Industrial silencer removal
    • Silencer installation kit
    • Electronic governor
  • Test Reports
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • General
    • Stone guards/radiator trans flange
  • Fuel Systems
    • Open set narrow tankbase
    • Compact skidbase for open sets
    • DEFRA bunded fuel tank
    • High fuel level alarm
    • Skidbase for CALG enclosure sets
    • Low fuel level shutdown
    • Low fuel level alarm
  • Global Certifications
    • Certification for CIS
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breaker, IEC, 4 pole
  • Accessories / Miscellaneous
    • Packing case - canopied set
    • Packing case - compact set

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