Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC)

Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC)

Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC)

DESCRIPTION

The Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC) product line provides standard paralleling controls in a remote cabinet separate from the engine generator set and separate from switchgear (breakers and bus).The Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC) product line provides standard paralleling controls in a remote cabinet separate from the engine generator set and separate from switchgear (breakers and bus).Electric Power

Product Features

  • Easy Connectivity to Generator Mounted Electrically Operated Circuit Breaker or Freestanding Switchgear with Electrically Operated Breaker
  • High Speed Ethernet Supervisory Network
  • Redundant Master Technology
  • Bumpless Backup of Master Control Functions
  • Password Protection for Critical Settings
  • Automatic Start/Stop
  • Automatic Load and VAR Sharing
  • Automatic “Dead Bus” Coordination
  • Automatic Power Factor Control when in Parallel with Utility Power
  • Programmable Load Shed / Load Add Functions
  • Touch Screen (HMI) Display

  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

Optional Equipment

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC)
Name:
Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC)
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Technical Summary

Configuration
Remote modular paralleling control system (Master Control Panel for the first 2 generator sets and optional tie breaker, separate add-on control panels for up to 8 additional generator sets, utility paralleling control, and distribution control)
Modes of Operation
Emergency Standby with redundant master control, Utility paralleling, peak shaving, and closed transition to/from Generator Power (with optional utility control panel)
Application
LV and MV (208V-27kV)

Generator Protective Devices

ANSI Protective Devices
15/25. 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 90 (Industrial Grade)

Utility Protective Devices

ANSI Protective Devices
15/25. 27/59, 81 O/U, 32,47 (Industrial Grade)

Environmental Parameters

Certifications
UL / cUL 508A
Control Panel Enclosure
NEMA 12
Operating Temperature
0°C to 55°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 60°C

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Switchgear and Paralleling Controls
Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC)
Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC)
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Configuration
Remote modular paralleling control system (Master Control Panel for the first 2 generator sets and optional tie breaker, separate add-on control panels for up to 8 additional generator sets, utility paralleling control, and distribution control)
Modes of Operation
Emergency Standby with redundant master control, Utility paralleling, peak shaving, and closed transition to/from Generator Power (with optional utility control panel)
Application
LV and MV (208V-27kV)
ANSI Protective Devices
15/25. 27/59, 81 O/U, 32,47 (Industrial Grade)
Certifications
UL / cUL 508A
Control Panel Enclosure
NEMA 12
Operating Temperature
0°C to 55°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 60°C
Switchgear and Paralleling Controls
EMCP 4.4 Master Control Panel
Master Control Panel
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Configuration
Remote monitoring and control for up to 8 generator sets via high-speed network. Enables paralleling a group of EMCP 4.4 equipped generator sets to a single utility source.
Modes of Operation
Emergency standby, island, utility paralleling
Application
LV and MV (208V - 38 kV)
ANSI Protective Devices
15/25. 27/59, 81 O/U, 32,47 (Industrial Grade)
Certifications
IBC, CBC, UBC & OSHPD Certified
Control Panel Enclosure
NEMA 1 wall-mounted construction
Operating Temperature
0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C to +60°C
Switchgear and Paralleling Controls
Cat XLM Switchgear
Cat XLM Switchgear
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Configuration
Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie, utility and load breakers for utility paralleling applications
Modes of Operation
Emergency Standby, Utility Import/Export, Peak shaving, and base load operations with redundant controls and components. Closed transition to/from generator power
Application
LV and MV ( 208V - 38 kV
ANSI Protective Devices
15/25, 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 47, 50, 51, 86
Certifications
IBS, CBC, UBC & OSHPD Certified
Control Panel Enclosure
NEMA 1 or NEMA 3R, Freestanding Construction
Operating Temperature
0 degrees to 50 degrees C
Storage Temperature
-20 degrees C to +60 degrees C