C27 Generator Set

Electric Power

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Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating 680 ekW
Maximum Rating 800 ekW
Voltage 208 to 600
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 RPM

Generator Set Configurations

Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption, U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary
Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission
Standards)

Engine Specifications
Engine Model C27 ATAAC, V-12, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 137.2 mm 5.4 in
Displacement 27.03 L 1649.47 in³
Stroke 152.4 mm 6 in
Compression Ratio 16.5:1
Aspiration TA
Governor Type Adem™A4
Fuel System MEUI

Benefits and Features

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
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Generator
Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
Industry leading motor starting capabilities
High Efficiency
Cat EMCP Control Panel
The EMCP controller features the reliability and durability you have come to expect from your Cat equipment.
EMCP4 is a scalable control platform designed to ensure reliable generator set operation, providing extensive
information about power output and engine operation. EMCP4 systems can be further customized to meet your
needs through programming and expansion modules.
Seismic Certification
Seismic Certification available.
Anchoring details are site specific, and are dependent on many factors such as generator set size, weight, and
concrete strength.
IBC Certification requires that the anchoring system used is reviewed and approved by a Professional Engineer
Seismic Certification per Applicable Building Codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007, CBC
2010
Pre-approved by OSHPD and carries an OSP-0321-10 for use in healthcare projects in California
Design Criteria
The generator set accepts 100% rated load in one step per NFPA 110 and meets ISO 8528-5 transient
response.
UL 2200 / CSA - Optional
UL 2200 listed packages
CSA Certified
Certain restrictions may apply.
Consult with your Cat® Dealer.
Single-Source Supplier
Fully prototype tested with certified torsional vibration analysis available
World Wide Product Support
Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Cat dealers have
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detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products

Standard Equipment
Air Inlet
• Air Cleaner
Cooling
• Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
• Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
• Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
• Secondary fuel filter
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• Fuel priming pump

Generator
• Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
• Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery
time
• IP23 Protection
Power Termination
• Bus Bar
Control Panel
• EMCP 4 Genset Controller
General
• Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Optional Equipment
Exhaust
• Exhaust mufflers
Generator
• Anti-condensation heater
• Excitation: [ ] Permanent Magnet Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
• Oversize and premium generators
Power Termination
• Circuit breakers, UL listed
• Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Control Panels
• EMCP (4.2) (4.3) (4.4)
• Generator temperature monitoring & protection
• Load share module
• Digital I/O module
• Remote monitoring software
Mounting
• Rubber anti-vibration mounts
• Spring-type vibration isolator
• IBC isolators
Starting/Charging
• Battery chargers
• Oversize batteries
• Jacket water heater
• Heavy-duty starting system
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• Charging alternator
• Air starting motor with control and silencer
General
• The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
• Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
• UL 2200 package
• EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
• CSA Certification
• EEC Declaration of Conformity
• Enclosures: sound attenuated, weather protective
• Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
• Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
• Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication. CAT, CATERPILLAR, their
respective logos, ADEM, EUI, S•O•S, "Caterpillar Yellow" and the "Power Edge" trade dress, as well
as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used
without permission.

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STANDARD

C27 ACERT
725 ekW/ 906 kVA/ 60 Hz/ 1800 rpm/ 480 V/ 0.8 Power Factor

Rating Type: PRIME Fuel Strategy: LOW FUEL CONSUMPTION

C27 ACERT
725 ekW/ 906 kVA
60 Hz/ 1800 rpm/ 480 V

Image shown may not reflect actual configuration

Metric English

Package Performance
Genset Power Rating with Fan @ 0.8 Power Factor 725 ekW
Genset Power Rating 906 kVA
Aftercooler (Separate Circuit) N/A N/A

Fuel Consumption
100% Load with Fan 196.2 L/hr 51.8 gal/hr
75% Load with Fan 150.4 L/hr 39.7 gal/hr
50% Load with Fan 108.3 L/hr 28.6 gal/hr
25% Load with Fan 67.5 L/hr 17.8 gal/hr

Cooling System¹
Engine Coolant Capacity 55.0 L 14.5 gal

Inlet Air
Combustion Air Inlet Flow Rate 56.2 m³/min 1984.1 cfm
Max. Allowable Combustion Air Inlet Temp 45 ° C 113 ° F

Exhaust System
Exhaust Stack Gas Temperature 506.5 ° C 943.6 ° F
Exhaust Gas Flow Rate 151.6 m³/min 5351.4 cfm
Exhaust System Backpressure (Maximum Allowable) 6.7 kPa 27.0 in. water

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STANDARD

C27 ACERT
725 ekW/ 906 kVA/ 60 Hz/ 1800 rpm/ 480 V/ 0.8 Power Factor

Rating Type: PRIME Fuel Strategy: LOW FUEL CONSUMPTION

Heat Rejection
Heat Rejection to Jacket Water 330 kW 18760 Btu/min
Heat Rejection to Exhaust (Total) 708 kW 40287 Btu/min
Heat Rejection to Aftercooler 129 kW 7319 Btu/min
Heat Rejection to Atmosphere from Engine 93 kW 5285 Btu/min
Heat Rejection to Atmosphere from Generator 50 kW 2866 Btu/min

Alternator²
Motor Starting Capability @ 30% Voltage Dip 2117 skVA
Current 1090 amps
Frame Size 1296
Excitation PM
Temperature Rise 125 ° C

Emissions (Nominal)³
NOx 2847.5 mg/Nm³ 5.7 g/hp-hr
CO 120.2 mg/Nm³ 0.2 g/hp-hr
HC 9.4 mg/Nm³ 0.0 g/hp-hr
PM 4.4 mg/Nm³ 0.0 g/hp-hr

DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

1. For ambient and altitude capabilities consult your Cat dealer. Air flow restriction (system) is added to existing
restriction from factory.

2. UL 2200 Listed packages may have oversized generators with a different temperature rise and motor starting
characteristics. Generator temperature rise is based on a 40° C ambient per NEMA MG1-32.

3. Emissions data measurement procedures are consistent with those described in EPA CFR 40 Part 89, Subpart D &
E and ISO8178-1 for measuring HC, CO, PM, NOx. Data shown is based on steady state operating conditions of
77° F, 28.42 in HG and number 2 diesel fuel with 35° API and LHV of 18,390 btu/lb. The nominal emissions data
shown is subject to instrumentation, measurement, facility and engine to engine variations. Emissions data is based
on 100% load and thus cannot be used to compare to EPA regulations which use values based on a weighted cycle.

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STANDARD

C27 ACERT
725 ekW/ 906 kVA/ 60 Hz/ 1800 rpm/ 480 V/ 0.8 Power Factor

Rating Type: PRIME Fuel Strategy: LOW FUEL CONSUMPTION

Applicable Codes and Standards:

AS1359, CSA C22.2 No100-04, UL142,UL489, UL869, UL2200,
NFPA37, NFPA70, NFPA99, NFPA110, IBC, IEC60034-1, ISO3046, ISO8528,
NEMA MG1-22,NEMA MG1-33, 2006/95/EC, 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC.

Note: Codes may not be available in all model configurations. Please consult your local Cat Dealer representative for
availability.

PRIME:Output available with varying load for an unlimited time. Average power output is 70% of the prime power rating.
Typical peak demand is 100% of prime rated ekW with 10% overload capability for emergency use for a maximum of 1
hour in 12. Overload operation cannot exceed 25 hours per year.

Ratings are based on SAE J1349 standard conditions. These ratings also apply at ISO3046 standard conditions

Fuel Rates are based on fuel oil of 35º API [16º C (60º F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when
used at 29º C (85º F) and weighing 838.9 g/liter (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.). Additional ratings may be available for specific
customer requirements, contact your Cat representative for details. For information regarding Low Sulfur fuel and
Biodiesel capability, please consult your Cat dealer.

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Feature Code: C27DR67
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication. CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective
Generator Arrangement: 3850654 logos, ADEM, EUI, S•O•S, "Caterpillar Yellow" and the "Power Edge" trade dress, as well as corporate
and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.
Date: 08/31/2016
Source Country: U.S.

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