C32 (60 Hz)

C32 (60 Hz)

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Maximum Rating 1250 ekW 1250 ekW
Minimum Rating 830 ekW 830 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds

Technicial Specifications

Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating 1250 ekW 1250 ekW
Minimum Rating 830 ekW 830 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds Low Fuel, Tier 2 Nonroad Stds
Voltage 220 to 4160 Volts 220 to 4160 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Engine Specifications
Engine Model C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 5.71 in 145 mm
Stroke 6.38 in 162 mm
Displacement 1958.86 in³ 32.1 l
Compression Ratio 15.0:1 15.0:1
Aspiration TA TA
Fuel System MEUI MEUI
Governor Type Adem™A4 Adem™A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum 164 in 4165 mm
Length - Maximum 172.7 in 4385 mm
Width - Minimum 66.3 in 1684 mm
Width - Maximum 87.7 in 2228 mm
Height - Minimum 85.1 in 2162 mm
Height - Maximum 86.4 in 2194 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 14700 lb 6668 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 16755 lb 7600 kg

Advantages and 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

  • UL 2200 Listed
  • CSA
  • IBC seismic certification
  • OSHPD pre-approval

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

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

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Single element canister type with service indicator
  • Control Panel
    • Warning shutdowns
    • EMCP 4.2B
    • Digital Indicators
    • Communications
    • Control features
    • Programmable protective relaying functions
  • Cooling System
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    • ATAAC
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Low coolant level sensor
    • Fan and belt guards
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • Exhaust System
    • 203 mm (8 in) ID round flanged outlet
    • Exhaust manifold - dry
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel cooler
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Primary fuel filter with water separator
  • General
    • RH service
    • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE
  • Generators and Attachments
    • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
    • 3 Phase brushless
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
    • Reactive droop
    • IEC standard hole pattern
    • NEMA Class H insulation
    • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
    • Salient pole
    • 6 Lead
    • Internal excitation (IE)
  • Governing System
    • ADEM(tm) A4
  • Lube System
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Fumes disposal
    • Lubricating oil
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Mounting System
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Starting and Charging
    • 45 Amp Charging alternator
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Battery, rack and cables

Optional Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Standard air cleaners
    • Heavy duty air cleaner
    • Dual element air cleaner
  • Circuit breakers
    • Shrouds
    • 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC-Rated Circuit breakers
    • Center posts busbars
    • Enclosures - Control packaging
    • 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated Circuit breakers
    • Circuit breaker wiring groups
    • Power connection covers
    • Cable supports
    • 800, 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3200 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
  • Control Panels
    • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
  • Cooling System
    • High ambient radiator
    • Extended life coolant
    • Standard radiator
    • Radiator duct flange
    • Certified radiator
  • Enclosures
    • Premium sound attenuated enclosure
    • Cold weather bundle
    • Color options
    • DC lighting package
    • Sound attenuated enclosure
    • AC Panel, outlets and lights
    • Panel bracket
    • Enclosure fuel tank options
    • Enclosure louvers - fixed and motorized
  • Exhaust System
    • Elbow mounting kit
    • Mufflers
    • Guard and shield system
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Flexible fittings
    • All C32 engines have 203 mm (8 in) exhaust outlets
    • Flanges
    • Exhaust through the wall kit
  • General
    • US aid emblem
    • Special paint
  • Generator and Attachments
    • Medium voltage optional generators
    • Low voltage optional generators
  • Lube System
    • Oil level regulator
    • Oil pan
    • Prelube manual sump pump
  • Mounting System
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Mounting base types
    • Standard package isolators
  • Power Connections
    • Center post busbars
    • Low voltage connection cables
    • Neutral grounding connection
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • Standard engine test
    • IBC seismic Certifications
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Custom generator TVA report
    • Generator test report
    • Standard genset Torsional Vibration Analysis (TVA) report
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • CSA test and certification
    • OSHPD seismic Certifications
  • Starting / Charging
    • 10 Amp enclosure Battery charger
    • 35 Amp Battery charger
    • Space heater
    • Jacket water heater
    • Electric starting motor - Standard/heavy duty
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • 10 Amp Battery charger
    • 20 Amp Battery charger