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CG170-12 Gas Generator Set
Cat XLM Switchgear
Cat Customizable Switchgear and Controls

Generator Set Specifications

Continuous Rating 1200 ekW @1.0pf - -
Fuel Type Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas - -
Maximum Electrical Efficiency 43.40% - -
Frequency 50 or 60 Hz - -
RPM 1500 rpm - -

Engine Specifications

Engine Model CG170-12 - -
Displacement 3240 in³ - -
Aspiration TA - -
Bore 6.7 in - -
Stroke 7.7 in - -

Generator Set Dimensions

Length 235 in - -
Width 70 in - -
Height 87 in - -
Dry Weight - Genset 28659.8 lb - -

Technical Summary

Configuration - Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie, utility and load breakers for utility paralleling applications 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 - Emergency Standby, Utility Import/Export, Peak shaving, and base load operations with redundant controls and components. Closed transition to/from generator power 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 pow
Application - LV and MV ( 208V - 38 kV LV and MV ( 208V - 38 kV) 50 / 60 Hz

Generator Protective Devices

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

Utility Protective Devices

ANSI Protective Devices - 15/25, 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 47, 50, 51, 86 Per customer specification

Environmental Parameters

Certifications - IBS, CBC, UBC & OSHPD Certified Per customer specification
Control Panel Enclosure - NEMA 1 or NEMA 3R, Freestanding Construction Per customer specification
Operating Temperature - 0 degrees to 50 degrees C Per customer specification
Storage Temperature - -20 degrees C to +60 degrees C Per customer specification
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 Per customer specification
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 Per customer specification
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