Cat Customizable Switchgear and Controls

Custom Switchgear and controls are design to provide a power generation, automation and distribution system specific to electrical needs.

Key Specs

  • 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

Benefits

customized sequences of operation

Multiple Utilities, Ties, complex failure responses for a site specific need

Diverse monitoring and dispatch

Available full time or on-demand remote factory access for troubleshooting and repair

Expanded controls for Auxillary Systems

Combined Heat & power, diesel aftertreatment & other power components communicate with Cat Switchgear

Technical Summary

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

Generator Protective Devices

ANSI Protective Devices Per customer specification

Utility Protective Devices

ANSI Protective Devices Per customer specification

Environmental Parameters

Certifications Per customer specification
Control Panel Enclosure Per customer specification
Operating Temperature Per customer specification
Storage Temperature Per customer specification
Low Voltage Standards Per customer specification
Medium Voltage Standards Per customer specification

XLM Switchgear

  • High Speed Supervisory Network
  • Automatic Start/Stop
  • Automatic “Dead Bus” Coordination
  • Automatic Power Factor Control when in Parallel with Utility Power
  • Programmable Load Shed / Load Add Functions
  • Networked Engine Communications
  • Generator & Utility Protection
  • Engine Tuning
  • Mode Selection
  • Selectable Auto/ Manual Control
  • Password Protection for Protective Settings and Setup
  • Load/No Load Test
  • Touch Screen (HMI) Display
  • NFPA 99/110 Compliant Alarm
  • Annunciation with Audible Horn
  • Engine Control mimic Screen with gauges for RPM, DC Battery Voltage, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant temperature, Engine Hours, Number of starts

Standard Equipment

  • Generator Demand Priority Control
    • Per customer specifications

Optional Equipment

  • Data Table Interface
    • Per customer specifications
  • Supplemental Hardware Synchronization Check Relay (ansi 25 Device)
    • Per customer specifications
  • Remote Power Monitoring System
    • Per customer specifications