Cat EGP Switchgear

Cat EGP Switchgear

Cat EGP Switchgear

DESCRIPTION

Caterpillar offers standard Switchgear products, which can support a wide variety of applications, or provide a custom designed system to meet your specific project needs. The Emergency Generator paralleling (EGP) product supports paralleling on an isolated generator bus and is commonly used in prime power or emergency standby systems. Caterpillar Standard Switchgear products provide a solution able to combine all elements of monitoring and control for Caterpillar generator sets in a single-source package. Caterpillar also designs and manufacturers custom switchgear to meet specific customer requirements and functionality.EGP (Emergency Generator Paralleling) switchgear is used for paralleling multiple generators that are not directly connected to a utility source.Electric Power

EGP Switchgear

  • High Speed Supervisory Network
  • Automatic Start/Stop
  • Automatic “Dead Bus” Coordination
  • Programmable Load Shed / Load Add Functions
  • Networked Engine Communications
  • Generator Protection
  • Engine Tuning
  • Mode Selection
  • Selectable Auto/ Manual Control
  • Password Protection for Protective Settings and Setup
  • Load/No Load Test
  • Touch Screen (HMI) Display
  • NFPA 99/110 Compliant Alarm
  • Annunciation with Audible Horn
  • Engine Control mimic Screen with gauges for RPM, DC Battery Voltage oil Pressure, Engine Coolant temperature, Engine Hours, Number of starts

  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • EGP Switchgear
    • Choice of 19” Surface Acoustic Wave Color or 15” Resistive Color Touchscreen
    • Emergency Stop Button for each generator
    • Instant Auto Switch
    • Generator Demand Priority Control
    • Audible Alarm & Horn Silence Button
    • Circuit Breaker Control Switch with Indicators

Optional Equipment

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
Cat EGP Switchgear
Name:
Cat EGP Switchgear
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Technical Summary

Configuration
Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie and load breakers in conjunction with downstream transfer switches for standby or emergency applications
Modes of Operation
Multi-unit Island and multi-unit standby mode with optional redundant controls and components.
Application
LV and MV (208V - 38 kV)

Generator Protective Devices

ANSI Protective Devices
15/25, 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 50, 51

Environmental Parameters

Certifications
IBC, CBC, UBC & OSHPD Certified
Control Panel Enclosure
NEMA 1 or NEMA 3R Freestanding Construction
Operating Temperature
0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C to +60°C
Low Voltage Standards
NEMA SG-5, CSA, ANSI C37.51, ANSI C37.20.1, UL 1558 or UL 891, NFPA 110, NFPA 99 and NFPA 70
Medium Voltage Standards
NEMA SG-5, ANSI / IEEE C37.20.2, CSA-C22.2 No. 31-M89, EEMAC G8-3.2, NFPA 70, NFPA 99 and NFPA 1110

SEE HOW Cat EGP Switchgear COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Switchgear and Paralleling Controls
Cat EGP Switchgear
Cat EGP Switchgear
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Configuration
Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie and load breakers in conjunction with downstream transfer switches for standby or emergency applications
Modes of Operation
Multi-unit Island and multi-unit standby mode with optional redundant controls and components.
Application
LV and MV (208V - 38 kV)
Operating Temperature
0°C to 50°C
Switchgear and Paralleling Controls
Cat Customizable Switchgear and Controls
Cat XLM Switchgear
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Configuration
Application-specific switchgear with control logic designed to meet any customer's sequence of operations. Examples are 3+ Utilities, CHP applications, complex load shed schemes, etc
Modes of Operation
All modes of paralleling generator sets to each other and to other sources (utility, alternative fuels, wind, etc) can be supported. Caterpillar generation and control experts can design and program the most complex power schemes to meet your critical power needs
Application
LV and MV ( 208V - 38 kV) 50 / 60 Hz
Operating Temperature
Per customer specification
Switchgear and Paralleling Controls
Cat Switchgear
Cat Switchgear
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Configuration
IP4X
Modes of Operation
Switchgear integration options for multi generator and utility synchronising, load sharing, Peak Lopping/Shaving, AMF, Changeover, Load bank connection, Protection relay etc.
Application
LV 380…480 VAC, 50 Hz, 3-Phase.
Operating Temperature
35 °C / 40 °C @ 1 hr, option for 0…50 °C (32…122 °F)