Switchgear and Paralleling Controls

Switchgear and Paralleling Controls

Emergency Transfer Load manager

Configuration

Wall mounted paralleling control system that monitors and controls a single generator and a single utility.

Modes of Operation

Utility Import, Export, and base load operations, Peak shaving, and Emergency Standby. Closed Transition to/from Generator Power

Application

LV and MV (208V-32kV)

Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC)

Configuration

Remote modular paralleling control system (Master Control Panel for the first 2 generator sets and optional tie breaker, separate add-on control panels for up to 8 additional generator sets, utility paralleling control, and distribution control)

Modes of Operation

Emergency Standby with redundant master control, Utility paralleling, peak shaving, and closed transition to/from Generator Power (with optional utility control panel)

Application

LV and MV (208V-27kV)

Cat EGP Switchgear

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)

Cat XLM Switchgear

Configuration

Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie, utility and load breakers for utility paralleling applications

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

Application

LV and MV ( 208V - 38 kV

Cat Customizable Switchgear and Controls

Configuration

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

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) 50 / 60 Hz

Cat Switchgear

Configuration

IP4X

Operating Temperature

35 °C / 40 °C @ 1 hr, option for 0…50 °C (32…122 °F)

Standard Widths

600 mm for ABB Emax2 E2 1600 - 2500A. 750 mm for ABB Emax2 E4 3200 - 4000A. 1200 mm for ABB Emax2 E6 4000 - 6300A.