Electric Power Generation Generators

Cat EGP Switchgear

Product description

EGP (Emergency Generator Paralleling) switchgear is used for paralleling multiple generators that are not directly connected to a utility source.

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
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:
  • Data Table Interface
    • * Accomodates interface with a building management system for monitoring all system parameters via Modbus RTU or TCP
  • Supplemental Hardware Synchronization Check Relay (ansi 25 Device)
    • * Provides additional discrete synchronization protection
  • Remote Power Monitoring System
    • * To monitor breaker status, alarms, metering and other operating parameters
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