DIESEL GENERATOR SET

PRIME
400 ekW 500 kVA
50 Hz 1500 rpm 400 Volts
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FEATURES

FUEL/EMISSIONS STRATEGY CAT® C15 ATAAC DIESEL ENGINE

• Low Fuel consumption • Utilizes ACERT™ Technology
• Reliable, rugged, durable design
DESIGN CRITERIA • Field-proven in thousands of applications
• The generator set accepts 100% rated load in worldwide
one step per NFPA 110 and meets ISO 8528-5 • Four-stroke diesel engine combines consistent
transient response. performance and excellent fuel economy with
minimum weight
UL 2200 / CSA - Optional • Electronic controlled governor
• UL 2200 listed packages
• CSA Certified CAT GENERATOR
Certain restrictions may apply. • Matched to the performance and output
Consult with your Cat® Dealer characteristics of Cat engines
• Load adjustment module provides engine relief
FULL RANGE OF ATTACHMENTS upon load impact and improves load acceptance
• Wide range of bolt-on system expansion and recovery time
attachments, factory designed and tested • UL 1446 Recognized Class H insulation
• Flexible packaging options for easy and cost
effective installation CAT EMCP4 SERIES CONTROL PANELS
• Simple user friendly interface and navigation
SINGLE-SOURCE SUPPLIER • Scalable system to meet a wide range of
• Fully prototype tested with certified torsional customer needs
vibration analysis available • Integrated Control System and Communications
Gateway
WORLDWIDE PRODUCT SUPPORT
• Cat® dealers provide extensive post
sale support including maintenance and
repair agreements
• Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch
stores operating in 200 countries.
• The Cat® S•O•SSM program effectively detects
internal engine component condition, even the
presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by
products.
PRIME 400 ekW 500 kVA
50 Hz 1500 rpm 400 Volts

FACTORY INSTALLED STANDARD & OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

System Standard Optional
Air Inlet • Disposable Air filter Canister type Air Filter:
• Service indicator [ ] Single element
[ ] Dual element
Cooling • Radiator package mounted [ ] Radiator duct flange
• Coolant level sight gauge [ ] Stone Guard
• Low coolant level sensor [ ] Low coolant temperature alarm
• Coolant drain line with valve
• Fan and belt guards
• Cat® Extended Life Coolant
Exhaust • Dry exhaust manifold [ ] Industrial [ ] Residential [ ] Critical Mufflers
• Stainless steel flex fittings [ ] Manifold and turbocharger guards
• Exhaust flange outlet [ ] Elbows and flange kits
Fuel • Integral narrow single wall fuel tank base [ ] Fuel level switch
• Primary fuel filter with integral water separator [ ] Manual fuel transfer pump
• Secondary fuel filters
• Fuel priming pump
• Engine fuel transfer pump
• Fuel cooler integral with cooling system
• Flexible fuel lines
Generator • Class H insulation [ ] Oversize generators
• Self excited (SE) [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
• Class H temperature rise [ ] Internal excited (IE)
• IP23 protection [ ] Cat digital voltage regulator
• R450 voltage regulator with single phase sensing (CDVR) with kVAR/PF
and load adjustment module [ ] Anti-condensation space heaters
[ ] Coastal Insulation Protection (CIP)
[ ] Reactive droop
[ ] Three phase sensing
Power Termination • Power Center houses EMCP controller and [ ] C.B. Shunt trips
power/control terminations (rear mounted) [ ] C.B. Auxiliary contacts
• Circuit breaker, IEC compliant,
3-4 pole (100% Rated)
• Segregated low voltage wiring termination panel
• IP22 protection
• Bottom cable entry
Governor • ADEM™A4
Control Panel • EMCP 4.1 (Rear-mounted in Power Center) [ ] EMCP 4.2
• Emergency stop pushbutton [ ] Local annuniciator module (NFPA 99/110)
• AC Voltmeter, Ammeter & Frequency [ ] Remote annunicator module (NFPA 99/110)
• Engine Speed (rev/min) [ ] Digital I/O module
• Lube Oil pressure [ ] Speed adjustment
[ ] Voltage adjustment
Lube • Lubricating oil [ ] Oil temperature sensor
• Oil drain line with valves [ ] Manual sump pump
• Oil filter and dipstick
• Fumes disposal
• Oil cooler
Mounting • Integral Narrow 8hr tank base [ ] Narrow skid base
• Linear vibration isolation [ ] Integral Dual Wall 8hr tank base*
*Available only with enclosed units
Starting/Charging • 24 volt starting motor [ ] Jacket water heater
• 24 volt, 45 amp charging alternator [ ] Battery disconnect switch
• Batteries with rack and cables [ ] Battery charger - 5 amp
[ ] Battery removal (does not remove rack and cables)
General • Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and [ ] EU Certificate of Conformance
radiators gloss black (Powder Coated) [ ] Sound attenuated protective enclosure
• Flywheel housing - SAE No.1/2 with integral lifting frame
[ ] High Ambient enclosure with integral lifting frame

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SPECIFICATIONS
CAT GENERATOR CAT EMCP 4 SERIES CONTROL PANELS
EMCP 4 controls including:
Frame ………………….…...……………….. LC6114F - Run / Auto / Stop Control
Excitation …………….………………………………SE - Speed Adjust
- Voltage Adjust
Pitch……………………………………….………0.6667 - Engine Cycle Crank
Number of poles………….……………….…………...4 - Emergency stop pushbutton
Number of bearings …………….…….. Single Bearing EMCP 4.2 controller features:
Number of Leads……………………………………..12 - 24-volt DC operation
Insulation................. .Class H with tropicalization and - Environmental sealed front face
anti-abrasion - Text alarm/event descriptions
IP rating ………………………………..Drip proof IP23 - True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, ±1% accuracy.
Alignment………………………………….. Pilot Shaft Digital indication for:
Over speed capability - % of rated………………125% - RPM
- DC volts
Wave form deviation………………………………...2% - Operating hours
Voltage regulator…. ..........Single phase sensing with - Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
volts/Hz - Coolant temperature
Voltage regulation .....Less than ±1/2% (steady state) - Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz)
Telephone Influence Factor …………….Less than 50 - Amps (per phase & average)
Harmonic Distortion ……………………..Less than 5% - Power Factor (per phase & average)
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- kW-hr (total)
- kVAr-hr (total)
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of
CAT DIESEL ENGINE shutdowns for:
C15 ATAAC, I-6, 4-stroke watercooled diesel - Low oil pressure
Bore …………………………………137.20 mm (5.4 in) - High coolant temperature
Stroke ……………………………….171.40 mm (6.75 in) - Overspeed
Displacement ………………………15.20 L (927.56 in3) - Emergency stop
Compression ratio…………….….……………….16.1:1 - Failure to start (overcrank)
Aspiration……………………..… Air-to-Air Aftercooled - Low coolant temperature
Fuel system………….…….................... …………..MEUI - Low coolant level
Programmable protective relaying functions:
Governor Type……………………………..ADEM™ A4 - Generator phase sequence
- Over/Under voltage (27/59)
- Over/Under Frequency (81 o/u)
- Reverse Power (kW) (32)
- Reverse Reactive Power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Overcurrent (50/51)
Communications
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- Accessory module data link
- Serial annunciator module data link
- 6 programmable digital inputs
- 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- 2 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- 2 programmable digital outputs
Compatible with the following optional modules:
- Digital I/O module
- Local Annunciator
- Remote CAN annunciator
- Remote serial annunciator
- RTD module
- Thermocouple module

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TECHNICAL DATA

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

DM8494
Package Performance
Power rating 400 ekW
Power rating @ 0.8 pf 500 kVA
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan 102.0 L/hr 26.9 Gal/hr
75% load with fan 76.2 L/hr 20.1 Gal/hr
50% load with fan 54.0 L/hr 14.3 Gal/hr
Cooling System*
Air flow restriction (system) 0.12 kPa 0.48 in. water
Engine coolant capacity 20.8 L 5.5 US Gal
Radiator coolant capacity 37.3 L 9.8 US Gal
Engine Coolant capacity with radiator 58.1 L 15.3 US Gal
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate 28.1 m3/min 992.3 cfm
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature 511.3 °C 952.3 °F
Exhaust gas flow rate 79.2 m3/min 2796.9 cfm
Exhaust flange size (internal diameter) 152.4 mm 6 in
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum allowable) 10.0 kPa 40.2 in. water
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to coolant (total) 149 kW 8474 Btu/min
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) 360 kW 20473 Btu/min
Heat rejection to aftercooler 74 kW 4208 Btu/min
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine 46 kW 2616 Btu/min
Heat rejection to atmosphere from generator 23.3 kW 1325.1 Btu/min
Alternator**
Motor starting capability @ 30% voltage dip 1213 SKVA
Frame LC6114F
Temperature Rise 125 °C 225 °F
Lube System
Lube oil refill volume with filter change for standard
sump 60.0 L 15.9 US Gal
Emissions (Nominal)***
NOx mg/nm3 3438.4 mg/nm3
CO mg/nm3 170.2 mg/nm3
HC mg/nm3 5.3 mg/nm3
PM mg/nm3 7.9 mg/nm3
* For ambient and altitude capabilities consult your Cat dealer. Air flow restriction (system) is added to existing restriction from
factory.
** UL 2200 Listed packages may have oversized generators with a different temperature rise and motor starting characteristics.
Generator temperature rise is based on a 40 degree C ambient per NEMA MG1-32.
*** 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 77°F, 28.42 in HG and
number 2 diesel fuel with 35° 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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50 Hz 1500 rpm 400 Volts

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

Meets or Exceeds International Specifications: Ratings are based on SAE J1349 standard conditions.
AS1359, CSA, IEC60034-1, ISO3046, ISO8528, NEMA These ratings also apply at ISO3046 standard conditions
MG 1-22, NEMA MG 1-33, UL508A, 72/23/EEC,
98/37/EC, 2004/108/EC Fuel Rates are based on fuel oil of 35º API [16º C (60º
F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb)
Prime - Output available with varying load for an when used at 29º C (85º F) and weighing 838.9 g/liter
unlimited time. Average power output is 70% of the (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.). Additional ratings may be available
prime power rating. Typical peak demand is 100% of for specific customer requirements, contact your Cat
prime rated ekW with 10% overload capability for representative for details. For information regarding Low
emergency use for a maximum of 1 hour in 12. Overload Sulfur fuel and Biodiesel capability, please consult your
operation cannot exceed 25 hours per year. Prime power Cat dealer.
in accordance with ISO3046. Prime ambients shown
indicate ambient temperature at 100% load which results
in a coolant top tank temperature just below the alarm
temperature.

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50 Hz 1500 rpm 400 Volts

DIMENSIONS

Package Dimensions
Length 3800 mm 149.6 in
NOTE: For reference only - do not use for
Width 1130 mm 44.5 in installation design. Please contact your
Height local dealer for exact weight and
2215 mm 87.2 in
dimensions.

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Performance No.: DM8494 All rights reserved.
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