Diesel Generator Sets

C32 (60 Hz) with Upgradeable Packaging

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Overview

Producing reliable power from 830 to 1000 ekW at 60 Hz, our C32 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 per cent rated load in one step. Generator sets offer both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating
830 ekW
Maximum Rating
1000 eKW
Voltage
220 to 600 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Low Emissions

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
145 mm (5.71 in)
Stroke
162 mm (6.38 in)
Displacement
32.1 L (1958.86 in3)
Compression Ratio
15.0:1
Aspiration
TA
Governor Type
Adem™A4
Fuel System
MEUI
Exhaust Flange Size - Internal Diameter
203.2 mm (8.0 in)
Air Inlet
Single element canister style with service indicator
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
MEUI
Air Inlet
Single element canister style with service indicator
Air Inlet
Single element canister style with service indicator

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum
85.10 in
2162.00 mm
Length - Maximum
165.30 in
4198.00 mm
Width - Maximum
66.30 in
1685.00 mm

Engine Specifications

Displacement
1958.90 in³
32.10 l
Bore
5.71 in
145.00 mm
Stroke
6.38 in
162.00 mm

Generator Set Specifications

Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous

Generator Set Dimensions

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
14690.00 lb
6663.00 kg
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

EMCP 4 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 50°C (122°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

  • EU Certification of Conformance (CE)
  • EEC Declaration of Conformity

One Safe Source

  • Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package 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

World Wide 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
    • Air Cleaner; single element canister type with service indicator
  • Control System
    • Local Annunciator
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Power Factor (per phase & average)
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • Reverse Power (kW) (32)
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • High coolant temperature
    • Low oil pressure
    • RTD module
    • Accessory module data link
    • Run / Auto / Stop Control
    • 2 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • Over/Under Frequency (81 o/u)
    • 6 programmable digital inputs
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Overspeed
    • EMCP 4.2
    • Communications:
    • Low coolant level
    • Reverse Reactive Power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Generator phase sequence
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • 2 programmable digital outputs
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Remote serial annunciator
    • Thermocouple module
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Coolant temperature
    • Over/Under voltage (27 / 59)
    • 24-volt DC operation
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, �1% accuracy
    • Compatible with the following optional modules:
    • Digital I/O module
    • DC volts
    • Speed adjust
    • Overcurrent (50 / 51)
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • Operating hours
    • Remote CAN annunciator
    • RPM
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Features:
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Digital indication for:
    • Emergency stop
    • Voltage adjust
  • Governing System
    • ADEM(tm) A4
  • Cooling System
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
    • Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant
    • Low coolant level sensor
    • Fan and belt guards
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold - dry - single - 8 in
    • 203 mm (8 in) ID round glanged outlet
  • Fuel System
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Fuel cooler
    • Primary fuel filter with water separator
  • Generators and Attachments
    • Integrated Voltage Regulator (IVR) - IVR includes reactive droop
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
    • Reactive droop
    • Random wound
    • Bus bar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
    • 6 Lead
    • Form Wound
    • Low Voltage:
    • Permanent Magnet
    • 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Medium Voltage:
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • 3 Phase brushless, salient pole
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Internal Excitation
    • Bus bar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
    • 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Literature
    • English
  • Lube System
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Fumes disposal
    • Lubricating oil
    • Integral lube oil cooler
    • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Mounting System
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • Rails - Engine / generator / radiator mounting
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • 45 Amp charging alternator
    • Battery, rack and cables
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • General
    • Paint: Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Right hand servicing
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 0 with SAE No. 0 to 00 adapter
Optional Equipment
  • Control System
    • Governors
    • Expansion I/O module
    • Local annunciator module
    • Remote monitoring software
    • Remote annunciator module
    • Auxiliary box
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
    • Customer interface options
    • Remote annunciator module
    • Local annunciator module
    • EMCP (4.2) (4.3) (4.4)
  • Control Panel Options
    • Local PC monitoring
    • Remote speed adjust
    • Vandal proof door
    • Panel lights
    • Auxiliary panel mounting locations
  • Cooling System
    • Radiator duct flange
  • Enclosures
    • Sound attenuated enclosures
    • Premium sound attenuated enclosures
  • Engine Options
    • Muffler (industrial grade)
    • Heavy duty electric starting motors
    • Heavy duty air cleaners
    • Spring type anti-vibration mounts (95% efficient)
    • Dual element air cleaners
    • Exhaust guards / shields
    • Battery Charger (10A)
    • Jacket water heater
    • Radiator duct flange
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts (90% efficient)
    • Heavy Duty Batteries
    • Exhaust guards / shields
    • Radiator duct flange
    • Muffler (industrial grade)
    • Heavy duty electric starting motors
    • Dual element air cleaners
    • Heavy duty air cleaners
  • Extended Service Contract
    • 2 Year Extended Service Contract (ESC)
    • 5 Year Extended Service Contract (ESC)
    • 3 Year Extended Service Contract (ESC)
  • Exhaust System
    • Muffler installation kits
    • Elbows
    • Flanges
    • Guard and shield system
    • Flexible fittings
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Mufflers
  • Factory Support
    • Factory commissioning
  • Generators and Attachments
    • Anti-condensation heaters
    • Temperature Rise over 40°C ambient: [ ] 150°C [ ] 125°C [ ] 105°C [ ] 80°C
    • Winding: [ ] Random [ ] Random with coastal insulation [ ] Form
  • Lube System
    • Oil level regulator
    • 186 liter oil pan
    • Prelube pumps
  • Mounting System
    • Radiator isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolator
    • Standard package isolators
  • Power Termination
    • Busbars
    • Circuit breaker, 100% Rated, UL Listed (fully rated)
    • Circuit breaker, IEC listed (fully rated)
  • Premium Enclosures
    • AC Panel, outlets and lights
    • Cold weather bundle - AC Panel, outlets, lights, heater motorized louvers, installed battery charger, heavy duty batteries, dual starters, jacket water heater, generator space heaters
    • DC lighting package
    • Colors - Yellow, White, Beige, Grey
    • Motorized louvers
    • Premium enclosure fuel tank options
    • Panel bracket
    • Fixed louvers - standard
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • CSA test and certification
    • PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Neutral grounding connection
    • Generator test report
    • Standard genset TVA report
    • PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Generators
    • Temperature Rise over 40°C ambient: [ ] 150°C [ ] 125°C [ ] 105°C [ ] 80°C
    • Excitation: [ ] Permanent Magnet Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
    • Winding: [ ] Random [ ] Random with coastal insulation [ ] Form