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DIESEL GENERATOR SET

PRIME
292 ekW 365 kVA
50 Hz 1500 rpm 415 Volts
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FEATURES
COMPLETE, READY-TO-RUN SYSTEM CAT® 3406C TA DIESEL ENGINE
• Fully configured generator set
• Full range of attachments and options available • High efficiency, four-stroke-cycle engine designed
for thousands of trouble-free hours of operation
ENCLOSURES (Optional) • Field-proven in thousands of applications
• Weather protective • UL 2200 Listed packages are available. Certain
restrictions may apply. Consult with your
ENCLOSURES (optional) Caterpillar dealer
• Weather protective and sound attenuated
CAT SR4B GENERATOR
SINGLE-SOURCE SUPPLIER
• Fully prototype tested with certified torsional • Matched to the performance and output
vibration analysis available characteristics of Caterpillar engines
• Optimum winding pitch for minimum total
SINGLE-SOURCE SUPPLIER harmonic distortion and maximum efficiency
• Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar ISO • Segregated low voltage, AC/DC accessory box
9001:2000 certified facilities provides single point access to accessory
• Fully prototype tested with certified torsional connections
vibration analysis available • UL 1446 Recognized Class H insulation

WORLDWIDE PRODUCT SUPPORT CAT CONTROL PANELS

• Caterpillar® dealers provide extensive post sale • Four levels of controls to meet individual
support including maintenance and repair customer needs:
agreements - Electromechanical panel offers analog
• Caterpillar dealers fill 99.7% of parts orders within monitoring and metering with basic protection
24 hours - EMCP II offers digital monitoring, metering, and
• Caterpillar dealers have over 1,844 dealer branch protection
stores operating in 166 countries - EMCP II+ offers EMCP II features plus
• The Cat® S•O•SSM program cost effectively detects full-featured power metering and protective
internal engine component condition, even the relaying
presence of unwanted fluids and combustion - Switchgear conversion with easy interface for
by-products remote switchgear
• UL 508A Listed

Caterpillar Generator

• Designed to match performance and output

characteristics of Caterpillar diesel engines
• Two-thirds pitch minimizes harmonic distortion
and facilitates parallel operation
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FACTORY INSTALLED STANDARD & OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

System Standard Optional

Air Inlet • Single element canister type air cleaner • Dual element air cleaner
• Service indicator • Heavy-duty air cleaner
• Air inlet shutoff
Cooling • Radiator with guard • Radiator duct flange
• Coolant drain line with valve • Jacket water heater with shutoff valves
• Fan and belt guards • Low coolant level alarm or shutdown
• Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant • Heat exchanger and expansion tank
Exhaust • Stainless steel exhaust flex and ANSI outlet flange • 25 dBA muffler
• 10 dBA muffler • 35 dBA muffler
• Elbow kit and through-wall installation kit
• Manifold and turbocharger guards
Fuel • Primary and secondary fuel filters • Water separator
• Fuel priming pump • Manual transfer pump
• Flexible fuel lines • (3) Automatic transfer systems to choose from
• Fuel pressure gauge • Low fuel level alarm
Generator • Self excited • Permanet magnet excited
• Class H insulation • 2:1 Volts/Hz AVR
• Class F temperature rise (105°C prime/130°C standby) • Digital Voltage Regulator
• VR3 Voltage Regulator, 3-phase sensing • Digital Voltage Regulator with KVAR/PF control
• Circuit breaker, IEC compliant, 3-pole with shunt trip • Anti-condensation space heater
• Reactive droop
• Oversize and premium generators (except 292 ekW
Prime/320 ekW Standby)
• Circuit breaker, IEC Compliant, 4-pole with shunt trip
Governor • Hydra-mechanical • Woodward 1724
• Electronic isochronous
• Electronic load sharing
• Governor control motor
Control Panels • EMCP II • Electromechanical auto start/stop panel
• EMCP II+
• Switchgear conversion
• Customer Communication Module
• Local alarm and remote annunciator modules
Lube • Lubricating oil and filter • Manual sump pump
• Oil drain line with valves
• Fumes disposal
Mounting • Formed steel base with integral fuel tank, 8 hour • Wide base with integral fuel tank
capacity minimum • Extended capacity fuel tank base
• Linear vibration isolators between base and • Skid base
engine-generator
Starting/Charging • 45 amp charging alternator • 5 amp battery charger
• Energized to Run (ETR) fuel shutoff solenoid • Oversize batteries
• 24 volt starting motor • Ether starting aid
• Batteries with rack and cables • Battery disconnect switch
General • Enclosures - sound attenuated, weather protective
• Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
• EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)

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SPECIFICATIONS

CAT SR4B GENERATOR CAT DIESEL ENGINE

Pitch.............................................................................. 0.6667 3406C T, I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Watercooled Diesel

Number of poles...................................................................4 Bore - mm................................................ 137.20 mm (5.4 in)
Number of bearings...................................... Single Bearing Stroke - mm............................................. 165.10 mm (6.5 in)
Overspeed capability - % of rated................................... 150 Displacement - L..................................... 14.64 L (893.39 in3)
Wave form....................................................................002.00 Compression ratio........................................................ 14.5:1
Voltage regulation............Less than +/- 1/2% (steady state) Aspiration........................................................................... TA
Less than +/- 1% (no load to full load) Fuel System..........................................................New Scroll
Telephone Influence Factor.............................. Less than 50
Governor type.......................................... Hydra-mechanical
Harmonic distortion......................................... Less than 5%
CAT CONTROL PANELS

• EMCP II
• 24 Volt DC Control
• NEMA 1, IP22 enclosure
• Electronically dead front
• Lockable hinged door
• Generator instruments meet ANSI C-39-1
• Terminal box mounted
• Single location customer connection point
• EU compliant - segregated AC/DC connections
• Panel illuminating lights
• Auto start/stop control
• Voltage adjust potentiometer
• True RMS AC metering
• Digital indications for:
- RPM
- Operating hours
- Oil pressure
- Coolant temperature
- System DC volts
- AC volts, phase amps, Hz
• Shutdowns with indicating lights for:
- Low oil pressure
- High coolant temperature
- Overspeed
- Emergency stop
- Failure to start (overcrank)

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TECHNICAL DATA

Open Generator Set - - 1500 rpm/50 Hz/415 Volts DM2272

Package Performance
Genset Power rating @ 0.8 pf 365 kVA
Genset Power rating with fan 292 ekW
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan 78.4 L/hr 20.7 Gal/hr
75% load with fan 59.0 L/hr 15.6 Gal/hr
50% load with fan 41.1 L/hr 10.9 Gal/hr
Cooling System
Ambient air temperature 50 ° C 122 ° F
Air flow restriction (system) 0.12 kPa 0.48 in. water
Air flow (max @ rated speed for radiator arrangement) 522 m³/min 18434 cfm
Engine coolant capacity 20.8 L 5.5 gal
Radiator coolant capacity 40.0 L 10.6 gal
Engine Coolant capacity with radiator/exp. tank 60.8 L 16.1 gal
Exhaust System
Combustion air inlet flow rate 21.7 m³/min 766.3 cfm
Exhaust stack gas temperature 574.2 ° C 1065.6 ° F
Exhaust gas flow rate 64.3 m³/min 2270.7 cfm
Exhaust flange size (internal diameter) 152.4 mm 6.0 in
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum allowable) 6.7 kPa 26.9 in. water
Heat rejection
Heat rejection to coolant (total) 181 kW 10293 Btu/min
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) 276 kW 15696 Btu/min
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine 63 kW 3583 Btu/min
Heat rejection to atmosphere from generator 17.3 kW 983.8 Btu/min
Alternator
Motor starting capability @ 30% voltage dip 0 skVA
Frame LC6114B
Temperature Rise 125 ° C 257 ° F
Lube System
Sump refill with filter 38.0 L 10.0 gal
Ambient capability at 200 m (660 ft) above sea level. For ambient capability at other altitudes consult your Caterpillar dealer.
Generator temperature rise is based on a 40° C (104° F) ambient per NEMA MG1-32.

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RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

Meets or Exceeds International Specifications: ABGSM Ratings are based on SAE J1995 standard conditions.
TM3, AS1359, AS2789, BS4999, BS5000, BS5514, These ratings also apply at ISO3046/1, DIN6271, and
DIN6271, DIN6280, EGSA101P, IEC34/1, ISO3046/1, BS5514 standard conditions.
ISO8528, JEM1359, NEMA MG 1-22, VDE0530, Fuel Rates are based on fuel oil of 35º API (16º C or 60º F)
89/392/EEC, 89/336/EEC gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb)
Prime - Output available with varying load for an when used at 29º C (85º F) and weighing 838.9 g/liter
unlimited time. Prime power in accordance with ISO8528. (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.).
10% overload power in accordance with ISO3046/1, Additional Ratings may be available for specific
AS2789, DIN6271, and BS5514 available on request. customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
Prime power ambients shown indicate ambient at 100 representative for details.
percent load which results in a coolant top tank
temperature just below the alarm temperature.

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DIMENSIONS

Package Dimensions
Note: Do not use for installation design.
Length 4182.0 mm 164.65 in See general dimension drawings for
Width 1107.4 mm 43.6 in detail (Drawing #2433754).
Height 2150.3 mm 84.66 in
Weight 3321 kg 7,322 lb

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Feature Code:: 406DEE7 © 2005 Caterpillar

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Source:: European Sourced
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
17 March 2005 3953854 The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.