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Switchgear and Paralleling Controls

Caterpillar offers switchgear suitable for applications ranging from single standby/load management to multi-unit utility paralleling installations.
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From monitoring and controlling standby/load management to multi-unit utility paralleling installations, whether you're on- or off-site, our switchgear is engineered to manage your power system. Automatic Transfer Switches, range from 30A to 5000A and are designed to seamlessly redirect power between your main and backup sources. It's control for continuous power and continued safety.

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 power needs

Application
LV and MV ( 208V - 38 kV) 50 / 60 Hz
Cat Switchgear

Configuration
IP4X
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
EMCP 4.4 Master Control Panel

Configuration
Remote monitoring and control for up to 8 generator sets via high-speed network. Enables paralleling a group of EMCP 4.4 equipped generator sets to a single utility source.

Modes of Operation
Emergency standby, island, utility paralleling

Application
LV and MV (208V - 38 kV)
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)
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)