C15 (50 Hz)

C15 Generator Set

C15 (50 HZ) 365-550 kVA Diesel Generator models are developed with specific power needs in mind, allowing a wide range of customization to fit your use.

C15 Rear Right

DESCRIPTION

The C15 diesel generator sets have been developed for your mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 365 to 550 kVA at 50 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The engines are certified Low Fuel Consumption, U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 or Tier 3 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards), EU Stage IIIA Nonroad Emission Standards, China Nonroad III Emission Standards Emissions / Fuel Strategy.Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.Electric Power

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

A-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

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

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

Certification

  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • Air System
    • Turbocharger
    • Aftercooler core
    • Air cleaner - Non canister disposable paper filter
  • Air Inlet
    • Air cleaner
  • Control Panel
    • GCCP 1.3
  • Cooling
    • Package mounted radiator
  • Cooling System
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
    • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
    • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Exhaust
    • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
    • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
  • Fuel
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Fuel priming pump
  • Fuel System
    • Engine fuel transfer pump
    • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Flexible fuel lines
    • Fuel cooler
  • Generator
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
    • IP23 Protection
    • Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Generator and Attachments
    • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
    • Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection
    • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
    • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
    • Power center, IP22
  • Mounting
    • Rubber vibration isolators
  • Governing System
    • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4).
  • Lube System
    • Oil cooler
    • Oil drain valves
  • 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
    • 24 Volt battery with rack and cables
  • General
    • Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Single element air cleaner
    • Dual element air cleaner
  • Exhaust
    • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
  • Certifications
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
    • Global certification for CIS
  • Generator
    • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Anti-condensation heater
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Circuit breakers
    • Shunt trip for IEC circuit breaker
    • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
    • Auxiliary contacts, circuit breaker
    • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
    • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
    • Power terminal strip
    • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
    • Padlockable circuit breaker device
  • Generator and Attachments
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
    • LC frame CIP generator
    • Oversize LC frame generator
    • Space heaters
    • CIP A Frame generator
    • Oversize A Frame generator
    • Ingress protection
    • A Frame generator - IP21 Protection
    • LC frame generator
  • Control Panels
    • Fuel level sensor
    • Volt free contacts
    • Oil temperature displays
    • Local annunciator
    • GCCP 1.4
    • Local alarm horn
    • Remote annunciator module
  • Starting/Charging
    • Oversize batteries
    • Battery chargers
    • Jacket water heater
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
  • Cooling System
    • Low coolant temperature alarm
    • Stone guards
    • Radiator duct flange
  • General
    • Narrow, wide or skid base
    • Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
    • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
    • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
    • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
    • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
    • CSA Certification
    • EEC Declaration of Conformity
    • Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
    • UL 2200 package
    • Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
  • Enclosures
    • High ambient sound attenuated enclosures
    • Sound attenuated enclosures
  • Exhaust System
    • 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
    • Manifold and turbocharger guards
    • End in/end out mufflers - 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
    • Engine mounted muffler
    • 6 and 8 inch flange GP
    • Flexible exhaust fittings
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel transfer system controls
    • Manual fuel transfer pump
    • Dual wall fuel tank base
  • Lube System
    • Manual sump pump
  • Mounting System
    • Narrow skid base - replaces standard fuel tank base
  • Special Test / Reports
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Starting / Charging System
    • 5 Amp single Battery charger
    • Jacket water heater
    • Battery disconnect switch

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
C15 Generator Set
Name:
C15 (50 Hz)
Brand:
Cat
Status:
Current

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating
550 kVA
Minimum Rating
365 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2 or Tier 3
Voltage
208 to 600 Volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Prime

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
C15 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
5.4 in / 137.2 mm
Stroke
6.75 in / 171.4 mm
Displacement
927.56 in³ / 15.2 l
Compression Ratio
16.1:1
Aspiration
Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System
MEUI
Governor Type
Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum
150.8 in / 3830 mm
Width - Maximum
58.3 in / 1481 mm
Height - Maximum
86.3 in / 2193 mm

SEE HOW C15 (50 Hz) COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Diesel Generator Sets
C15 (50 Hz)
C15 Rear Right
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Maximum Rating
550 kVA
Minimum Rating
365 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2 or Tier 3
Voltage
208 to 600 Volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Prime
Engine Model
C15 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
5.4 in / 137.2 mm
Stroke
6.75 in / 171.4 mm
Displacement
927.56 in³ / 15.2 l
Compression Ratio
16.1:1
Aspiration
Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System
MEUI
Governor Type
Adem™A4
Diesel Generator Sets
C15 | 500 kVA (50 Hz)
C15 Rear Right
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Maximum Rating
500 kVA
Minimum Rating
500 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
India CPCB/MoEF
Voltage
415 Volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Prime
Engine Model
C15 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
5.4 in / 137.2 mm
Stroke
6.75 in / 171.4 mm
Displacement
927.56 in³ / 15.2 l
Compression Ratio
17:01
Aspiration
Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System
MEUI
Governor Type
Adem™A4
Diesel Generator Sets
C15 (50 Hz) China Non Road
C15 Rear Right
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Maximum Rating
550 kVA
Minimum Rating
365 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Tier 2 or 3
Voltage
208 to 600 Volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Prime
Engine Model
C15 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
5.4 in / 137.2 mm
Stroke
6.75 in / 171.4 mm
Displacement
927.56 in³ / 15.2 l
Compression Ratio
16.1:1
Aspiration
Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System
MEUI
Governor Type
Adem™A4