Cat C9

®
DIESEL GENERATOR

Standby & Prime: 50 Hz, 230, 380, 400V & 415V

Engine Model Cat® C9 ACERTTM In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel

Bore x Stroke 112 mm x 149 mm (4.4 in x 5.9 in)
Displacement 8.8 L (538 in³)
Compression Ratio 16.1:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel Injection System HEUI
Governor Electronic ADEM™ A4
Image shown might not reflect actual configuration.

Model Standby Prime Prime

DE275E0 275 kVA, 220 ekW 250 kVA, 200 ekW Non-Certified Emissions

PACKAGE PERFORMANCE
Performance Standby Prime
Frequency 50 Hz
Genset Power Rating 275 kVA 250 kVA
Gen set power rating with fan @ 0.8 power factor 220 ekW 200 ekW
Fuelling strategy Non-Certified Emissions
Performance Number EM0878 EM1035
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan, L/hr (gal/hr) 55.7 (14.7) 50.7 (13.4)
75% load with fan, L/hr (gal/hr) 42.6 (11.3) 39.0 (10.3)
50% load with fan , L/hr (gal/hr) 30.5 (8.1) 28.2 (7.4)
25% load with fan , L/hr (gal/hr) 18.8 (5.0) 17.7 (4.7)
Cooling System1
Radiator air flow restriction (system), kPa (in. Water) 0.12 (0.48)
Radiator air flow, m3/min (cfm) 409 (14443)
Engine coolant capacity, L (gal) 13.9 (3.7)
Radiator coolant capacity, L (gal) 43 (11.5)
Total coolant capacity, L (gal) 56.9 (15.2)
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate, m3/min (cfm) 16.1 (537) 15.2 (537)
Max. Allowable Combustion Air Inlet Temp, °C (°F) 48 (118)
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature, °C (°F) 470 (879) 471 (880)
Exhaust gas flow rate, m /min (cfm)
3
38.8 (1371) 39.1 (1381)
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum allowable), kPa (in. Water) 10.0 (40.0)
Exhaust System
Heat rejection to jacket water, kW (Btu/min) 111 (6312) 103 (5857)
Heat rejection to exhaust (total), kW (Btu/min) 177 (10065) 162 (9212)
Heat rejection to aftercooler, kW (Btu/min) 30.4 (1729) 27.6 (1570)
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine, kW (Btu/min) 38 (2161) 32.8 (1865)

LEHE20232-00-ISO3046 1/2
Cat C9
®
DIESEL GENERATOR

Emissions (Nominal)2 Standby Prime

NOx, mg/Nm³ (g/hp-hr) 4407(9.1) 4216 (8.8)
CO, mg/Nm³ (g/hp-hr) 845 (1.76) 717 (1.5)
HC, mg/Nm³ (g/hp-hr) 15 (0.04) 14.4 (0.03)
PM, mg/Nm³ (g/hp-hr) 33 (0.09) 30.6 (0.08)
Alternator 3
Standby Prime
Voltages 230V 380V 400V 415V
Motor Starting Capability @ 30% Voltage Dip 546 skVA 493 skVA 546 skVA 588 skVA
Current, amps 690 403 397 362
Frame Size R2475L4
Excitation SE
Temperature Rise, °C (°F) 130 (266)

DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS:

1
 or ambient and altitude capabilities consult your Cat dealer. Air flow restriction
F AS1359, CSA C22.2 No100-04, UL142, UL489, UL869, UL2200, NFPA37,
(system) is added to existing restriction from factory. NFPA70, NFPA99, NFPA110, IBC, IEC60034-1, ISO3046, ISO8528, NEMA MG1-
22, NEMA MG1-33, 2006/95/EC, 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC.
2
 missions data measurement procedures are consistent with those described
E
in EPA CFR 40 Part 89, Subpart D & E and ISO8178-1 for measuring HC, CO, Note: Codes may not be available in all model configurations. Please consult
PM, NOx. Data shown is based on steady state operating conditions of 77° F, your local Cat Dealer representative for availability.
28.42 in HG and number 2 diesel fuel with 35° API and LHV of 18,390 BTU/lb.
STANDBY: Output available with varying load for the duration of the interruption
The nominal emissions data shown is subject to instrumentation, measurement,
of the normal source power. Average power output is 70% of the standby power
facility and engine to engine variations. Emissions data is based on 100% load
rating. Typical operation is 200 hours per year, with maximum expected usage of
and thus cannot be used to compare to EPA regulations which use values based
500 hours per year.
on a weighted cycle.
PRIME: Output available with varying load for an unlimited time. Average power
3
 L 2200 Listed packages may have oversized generators with a different
U
output is 70% of the prime power rating. Typical peak demand is 100% of prime
temperature rise and motor starting characteristics. Generator temperature rise
rated ekW with 10% overload capability for emergency use for a maximum of
is based on a 40° C ambient per NEMA MG1-32.
1 hour in 12. Overload operation cannot exceed 25 hours per year.
RATINGS: Ratings are based on SAE J1349 standard conditions. These ratings
also apply at ISO3046 standard conditions.
FUEL RATES: Fuel consumption reported in accordance with ISO3046-1.

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C9 ACERT™
Sound Attenuated
Level 1 Enclosure
50 Hz: 230-275 kVA
60 Hz: 180-250 ekW

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Features
Robust/Highly Corrosion-Resistant
Construction
• Galvanized steel construction
• Factory-installed on integral fuel tank base
• Environmentally-friendly, polyester powder
baked paint
• Compression door latches giving solid door seal
• Zinc-plated or black-coated stainless steel
fasteners
• Internally-mounted critical exhaust silencing
system
Excellent Access
• Large cable entry area for installation ease
• Accommodates side-mounted breaker and
control panel
• Vertically-hinged double doors on both sides
• Removable ducts providing maintenance
access with enclosure in place
• Lube oil and coolant drains piped to base frame
side rail, on exterior
• Radiator fill cover
Security and Safety
• Lockable access doors which give full access to
control panel and breaker
• Cooling fan and battery charging alternator fully
guarded
• Fuel fill, oil fill, and battery can only be reached
via lockable access
• Externally-mounted emergency stop button
• Designed for spreader-bar lifting to ensure
safety
• Control panel viewing window
• Stub-up area is rodent proof
Options
• Caterpillar Yellow or white paint

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Enclosure Package Operating Characteristics

Sound Pressure Levels dBA Ambient

Air Flow
Capability at
Rate
Model kVA ekW SB/PP 100% Load*
1 m (3.3 ft) 7 m (23 ft)
75% 100% 75% 100%
m3/s cfm °C °F
Load Load Load Load
50 Hz SA Level 1
250 200 SB 83 84 73 74 4.5 9464 47 117
DE250E0
230 184 PP 83 84 73 73 4.5 9464 50 122
275 220 SB 83 84 73 74 4.5 9464 44 111
DE275E0
250 200 PP 83 84 73 74 4.5 9464 47 117
60 Hz SA Level 1
250 200 SB 88 88 78 79 5.6 11830 52 126
DE200SE0
225 180 PP 88 88 78 79 5.6 11830 55 131
312.5 250 SB 88 89 79 79 5.6 11830 45 113
DE250SE0
281.3 225 PP 88 89 78 79 5.6 11830 48 118
*Ambient capability measured with Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant at sea level.

Weights and Dimensions

1779 mm (70.0˝)
994 mm (39.1˝)

1208 mm (47.6˝) 3988 mm (157.0˝)

Fuel Capacity Estimated Run Time

Weight*
Model Fillable Usable at 100 % Prime
kg lb L U.S. gal L U.S. gal hours
DE250E0 2447 5395 473 125 438 116 9.1
DE275E0 2447 5395 473 125 438 116 8.4
DE200SE0 2362 5207 473 125 438 116 8.9
DE250SE0 2447 5395 473 125 438 116 7.3
*Includes enclosed generator set filled with oil and coolant (no fuel). Exact weight is dependent on options

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All rights reserved.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, ACERT, “Caterpillar Yellow”,
the “Power Edge” trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used
LEHE0944-02 (07-16) herein, are trademarks
of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.