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DIESEL GENERATOR SET

STANDBY
400 ekW 500 kVA
50 Hz 1500 rpm 400 Volts
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FEATURES
FUEL/EMISSIONS STRATEGY CAT® C15 ATAAC DIESEL ENGINE
• Low Emissions • Utilizes ACERT™ Technology
• Reliable, rugged, durable design
DESIGN CRITERIA • Field-proven in thousands of applications
• The generator set accepts 100% rated load in one worldwide
step and meets ISO 8528-5 transient response. • Four-stroke diesel engine combines consistent
performance and excellent fuel economy with
FULL RANGE OF ATTACHMENTS
minimum weight
• Wide range of bolt-on system expansion
• Electronic engine control
attachments, factory designed and tested
• Flexible packaging options for easy and cost CAT GENERATOR
effective installation • Matched to the performance and output
characteristics of Caterpillar engines
SINGLE-SOURCE SUPPLIER
• Load adjustment module provides engine relief
• Fully prototype tested with certified torsional
upon load impact and improves load acceptance
vibration analysis available
and recovery time
WORLDWIDE PRODUCT SUPPORT • UL 1446 Recognized Class H insulation
• Caterpillar® dealers provide extensive post sale
CAT EMCP 3 SERIES CONTROL PANELS
support including maintenance and repair
• Simple user friendly interface and navigation
agreements
• Scalable system to meet a wide range of
• Caterpillar dealers have over 1,600 dealer branch
customer needs
stores operating in 200 countries
• Integrated Control System and Communications
• The Cat® S•O•SSM program cost effectively
Gateway
detects internal engine component condition,
even the presence of unwanted fluids and
combustion by-products
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STANDBY 400 ekW 500 kVA

50 Hz 1500 rpm 400 Volts

FACTORY INSTALLED STANDARD & OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

System Standard Optional

Air Inlet • Light Duty Air filter • Canister Style Air Cleaners
• Air Cleaner - single stage
• Dual element
• Heavy duty

Cooling • Radiator package mounted(50ºC) • Radiator removal

• Coolant drain line with valve terminated at edge of • Radiator duct flange & guard
base
• Fan and belt guards
• Coolant level sight gauge
• Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant
Exhaust • Dry exhaust manifold • Mufflers
• Flanged faced outlets • Manifold & Turbocharger guards
• Stainless Steel Flex with split-cuff connection • Elbows

Fuel • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator • Integral single wall and dual
• Secondary fuel filters wall fuel tank bases
• Fuel priming pump • Manual transfer pump
• Engine fuel transfer pump • Fuel level switch
• Flex fuel lines
• Fuel cooler*
• Base, formed steel with integral 8 hour fuel tank
*Not included with packages without radiators
Generator • Class H insulation • CDVR with KVAR/PF control
• R448 voltage regulator with load adjustment module • Oversize and premium generators
• IP23 Protection • Bearing/Stator temperature detection (premium
generator)
• 3 phase sensing
• Anti-condensation space heaters
• Cable access box
• Reactive droop
Power Termination • Rear mounted circuit breaker,IEC 3 pole • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant, 3 pole, 4 pole
• Segregated low voltage wiring panel • Circuit breaker Shunt trip
• Circuit breaker Auxillary contact
• Floor standing IEC breakers
Governor • ADEM™A4 • Load share module

Control Panels • EMCP 3.1 (rear mounted) • EMCP 3.2 & EMCP 3.3 (can be RH mounted)
• Speed adjust • Local annuniciator modules (NFPA 99/110)
• Emergency stop pushbutton • Remote annunicator modules (NFPA 99/110)
• Voltage adjust • Discrete I/O module
Lube • Lubricating oil and filter • Manual sump pump
• Oil drain line with valves
• Fumes disposal
• Gear type lube oil pump
Mounting • Linear vibration isolation-seismic zone 4 • Formed steel wide base frame
• Formed steel narrow base
Starting/Charging • 24 volt starting motor • Jacket water heater with shut off valves
• Battery with rack and cables (dry) • Block heater
• 45 amp charging alternator • Ether starting aids
• Battery disconnect switch
• Battery chargers ( 5 & 10 amp)
• Oversized batteries
General • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators
gloss black
• Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No.1

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SPECIFICATIONS

CAT GENERATOR CAT EMCP 3 CONTROL PANELS

Frame size................................................................ LC6114D • EMCP 3.1 (Standard)
Excitation........................................................ Self Excitation • UL/CSA/CE
Pitch.............................................................................. 0.6667 • NEMA 1, IP22 enclosure
Number of poles...................................................................4 • Run/Auto/Stop control
Number of bearings...................................... Single Bearing • True RMS metering, 3-phase
Number of Leads................................................................ 12 • Speed Adjust
Insulation....................... UL 1446 Recognized Class H with • Vandel cover (option)
tropicalization and antiabrasion • Voltage adjust
- Consult your Caterpillar dealer for available voltages • Digital Indication for:
IP Rating........................................................................... IP23 - RPM
Alignment.............................................................. Pilot Shaft - Operating hours
Overspeed capability...................................... 125% of rated - Oil Pressure
Wave form Deviation (Line to Line)................................. 2% - Coolant temperature
Voltage regulator...................... Single phase sensing with - System DC volts
selectible volts/Hz - L-L volts, L-N volts, phase amps, Hz
Voltage regulation............Less than +/- 1/2% (steady state)
- ekW, kVA, kVAR,kW-hr, %kW, PF,(EMCP3.2/3.3)
Less than +/- ½% (w/ 3% speed change)
• Shutdowns with common indicating light for:
Telephone influence factor............................... Less than 50
- Low oil pressure
Harmonic Distortion.........................................Less than 5%
- High coolant temperature
CAT DIESEL ENGINE - Low coolant level
C15 ATAAC, L-6, 4-stroke water-cooled diesel - Overspeed
Bore.......................................................... 137.20 mm (5.4 in) - Emergency stop
Stroke..................................................... 171.40 mm (6.75 in) - Failure to start (overcrank)
Displacement...........................................15.20 L (927.56 in3) • Programmable protective relaying functions: (EMCP 3.2
Compression Ratio....................................................... 16.1:1 & 3.3)
-Under and over voltage
Aspiration................................................................... ATAAC
-Under and over frequency
Fuel System................................................................... MEUI
- Reverse power
Governor Type................ Caterpillar ADEM control system
- Overcurrent
• MODBUS isolated data link (RS-485 half-duplex EMCP
3.2 & 3.3)

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50 Hz 1500 rpm 400 Volts

TECHNICAL DATA

Open Generator Set - - 1500 rpm/50 Hz/400 Volts DM8489

Low Emissions

Generator Set Package Performance

Genset Power rating @ 0.8 pf 500 kVA
Genset Power rating with fan 400 ekW
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan 112.8 L/hr 29.8 Gal/hr
75% load with fan 82.3 L/hr 21.7 Gal/hr
50% load with fan 57.0 L/hr 15.1 Gal/hr
Cooling System1
Air flow restriction (system) 0.12 kPa 0.48 in. water
Air flow (max @ rated speed for radiator arrangement) 660 m³/min 23308 cfm
Engine Coolant capacity with radiator/exp. tank 57.8 L 15.3 gal
Engine coolant capacity 20.8 L 5.5 gal
Radiator coolant capacity 37.0 L 9.8 gal
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate 33.0 m³/min 1165.4 cfm
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature 520.6 º C 969.1 º F
Exhaust gas flow rate 92.6 m³/min 3270.1 cfm
Exhaust flange size (internal diameter) 152.4 mm 6.0 in
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum allowable) 6.8 kPa 27.3 in. water
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to coolant (total) 158 kW 8985 Btu/min
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) 414 kW 23544 Btu/min
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine 84 kW 4777 Btu/min
Heat rejection to atmosphere from generator 27.8 kW 1581.0 Btu/min
Alternator2
Motor starting capability @ 30% voltage dip 923 skVA
Frame LC6114D
Temperature Rise 163 º C 293 º F
Emissions (Nominal)3
NOx mg/nm3 1840.6 mg/nm³
CO mg/nm3 347.8 mg/nm³
HC mg/nm3 6.3 mg/nm³
PM mg/nm3 12.8 mg/nm³
1
For ambient and altitude capabilities consult your Caterpillar dealer. Air flow restriction (system) is added to existing restriction from
factory.
2
Generator temperature rise is based on a 40º C (104º F) ambient per NEMA MG1-32.
3
Emissions data measurement procedures are consistent with those described in EPA CFR 40 Part 89, Subpart D & E and ISO8178-1 for
measuring HC, CO, PM, NOx. Data shown is based on steady state operating conditions of 77ºF, 28.42 in HG and number 2 diesel fuel
with 35º API and LHV of 18,390 btu/lb. The nominal emissions data shown is subject to instrumentation, measurement, facility and engine
to engine variations. Emissions data is based on 100% load and thus cannot be used to compare to EPA regulations which use values
based on a weighted cycle.

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RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

Meets or Exceeds International Specifications: AS1359, Ratings are based on SAE J1995 standard conditions.
CSA, IEC60034, ISO3046, ISO8528, NEMA MG 1-33, These ratings also apply at ISO3046 standard conditions.
UL508A, 98/37/EC Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35º API [16º C (60º F)]
Standby - Output available with varying load for the gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb)
duration of the interruption of the normal source power. when used at 29º C (85º F) and weighing 838.9 g/liter
Average power output is 70% of the standby power (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.). Additional ratings may be available
rating. Typical operation is 200 hours per year, with for specific customer requirements, contact your
maximum expected usage of 500 hours per year. Caterpillar representative for details. For information
Standby power in accordance with ISO8528. Fuel stop regarding Low Sulfur fuel and Biodiesel capability,
power in accordance with ISO3046. Standby ambients please consult your Caterpillar dealer.
shown indicate ambient temperature at 100% load which
results in a coolant top tank temperature just below the
shutdown temperature.

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STANDBY 400 ekW 500 kVA

50 Hz 1500 rpm 400 Volts

DIMENSIONS

Package Dimensions
NOTE: For reference only - do not use for
Length 3775.1 mm 148.63 in installation design. Please contact
Width 1110.0 mm 43.7 in your local dealer for exact weight
and dimensions. (General
Height 2091.0 mm 82.32 in Dimension Drawing #2781055).
Weight 3753 kg 8,274 lb

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