DIESEL ®

GENERATOR SET

PRIME
292 ekW 365 kVA
50 Hz 1500 rpm 400 Volts

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FEATURES
COMPLETE, READY-TO-RUN SYSTEM
• Full-featured system includes, integral fuel CAT® 3406C TA DIESEL ENGINE
tank base, exhaust silencer and flex, charging • Reliable, rugged, durable design
alternator, batteries, rack and cables, and main • Field-proven in thousands of applications
line circuit breaker worldwide
• Fully operable upon delivery, just add fuel and • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines con-
power cables sistent performance and excellent fuel econo-
ENCLOSURES (optional) my with minimum weight
• Weather protective and sound attenuated • UL 2200 Listed packages are available. Certain
restrictions may apply. Consult with you
SINGLE-SOURCE SUPPLIER
Caterpillar dealer
• Complete systems designed and built at
Caterpillar ISO certified facilities.
CAT® SR4B GENERATOR
• Fully prototype tested with certified torsional
• Designed to match performance and output
vibration analysis available
characteristics of Caterpillar diesel engines
WORLDWIDE PRODUCT SUPPORT • Optimum winding pitch for minimum total har-
• Worldwide parts availability through the monic distortion and maximum efficiency
Caterpillar dealer network • Segregated low voltage, AC/DC accessory box
• With over 1844 dealer branch stores operating provides single point access to accessory con-
in 166 countries, you’re never far from the nections
Caterpillar part you need • UL 1446 Recognized Class H insulation system
• 99.7% of parts orders filled within 24 hours.
The best product support record in the indus- CAT CONTROL PANELS
try • Four levels of controls, designed to meet indi-
• Caterpillar dealer service technicians are vidual customer needs:
trained to service every aspect of your electric - Electromechanical panel provides analog
power generation system monitoring and metering with basic protection
• Preventive maintenance agreements - EMCP II provides digital monitoring, metering,
• The Cat Scheduled Oil Sampling (S•O•SSM ) and protection
program cost effectively detects internal - EMCP II+ provides EMCP II features along with
engine component condition, even the pres- full-featured power metering and protective
ence of unwanted fluids and combustion by- relaying
products - Switchgear conversion provides easy interface
for remote switchgear
• UL 508A Listed

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WHERE THE WORLD TURNS FOR POWER

PRIME 292 ekW 365 kVA ®

50 Hz 1500 rpm 400 Volts

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 stand- • Digital Voltage Regulator
by) • Digital Voltage Regulator with KVAR/PF control
• VR3 Voltage Regulator, 3-phase sensing • Anti-condensation space heater
• Circuit breaker, IEC compliant, 3-pole with shunt trip • 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 engine- • Skid base
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

Frame Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450 3406C T, I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Watercooled Diesel
Excitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Self Excited Bore - mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137.20
Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.7500 Stroke - mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165.10
Number of poles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Displacement - L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.64
Number of bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single Bearing Compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.5 TO 1
Insulation .UL 1446 Recognized Class H with tropicalization and Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TA
antiabrasion Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mechanical pump and line
IP Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drip Proof IP22 Governor type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hydra-mechanical
Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pilot Shaft
Overspeed capability - % of rated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Wave form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Less than 5% deviation CAT CONTROL PANELS
Paralleling kit/Droop transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optional • EMCP II
Voltage regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Phase sensing with volts/Hz • 24 Volt DC Control
Voltage regulation . . . . . . . . . . .Less than +/- 1/2% (steady state) • NEMA 1, IP22 enclosure
Less than +/- 1% (no load to full load) • Electronically dead front
Telephone Influence Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Less than 50 • Lockable hinged door
Harmonic distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Less than 5% • 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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50 Hz 1500 rpm 400 Volts

TECHNICAL DATA
Open Generator Set - — 1500 rpm/50 Hz/400 Volts PRIME DM2272
Package Performance
Power rating @ 0.8 pf 365 kVA
Power rating 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*
Air flow restriction (system) .12 kPa 0.48 in. water
Engine coolant capacity 20.8 L 5.5 Gal
Radiator coolant capacity 40.0 L 10.6 Gal
Engine coolant capacity with radiator 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 Deg C 1,066 Deg F
Exhaust gas flow rate 64.3 m3/min 2,270.7 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 10,293 Btu/min
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) 276 kW 15,696 Btu/min
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine 63 kW 3,583 Btu/min
Heat rejection to atmosphere from generator 19.18 kW 1,090.76 Btu/min
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Alternator
Motor starting capability @ 30% voltage dip 726 skVA
Frame 450
Temperature Rise 105 Deg C
Lube System
Lube oil refill volume with filter change for 38.0 L 10.0 Gal
standard sump
*
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 degree C ambient per NEMA MG1-32.

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50 Hz 1500 rpm 400 Volts

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

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

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Package Dimensions
Length 3800.0 mm 149.61 in Note: Do not use for installation design.
Width 1105.0 mm 43.5 in See general dimension drawings
for detail (Drawing #1440255).
Height 2091.2 mm 82.33 in
Weight 4181 kg 9,218 lb

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LEHE2340 19 February 2002 28440 The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.