The Case For Paralleling Generator Sets
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SHOULDER TO SHOULDER The case for paralleling generator sets

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Your operation. Your decision. Cat expertise. Your Cat Dealer knows when multiple units make more sense than one. Power systems requirements are changing in the digital age. The growing need for clean, reliable power for critical loads can quickly outpace a facility’s system. In today’s world, facility managers have to design flexibility and reliability into their electric systems and plan for future growth and expansions. Trust your Cat® Dealer to provide the knowledge and support you’ll need to handle any power challenge, from the simplest backup to the most complex integrated systems.

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Scaling for Growth When you identify potential growth on site, your options are limited unless you’ve planned for it. Installing a smaller unit now and adding an extra unit when it is needed allows you and your Cat Dealer more flexibility in tackling those challenges. If the variation in load demand between peak demand and off-peak is great, then the ability to drop units off-line will help optimize your fuel consumption, giving you more available hours of operation for your tank size.With a parallel system, you’ll have the choice between simple, advanced and custom methods to integrate...

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Keep your project moving Using paralleled multiple units gives you more flexibility in sourcing the size of standard generator sets, which may be more readily available than larger custom systems. This means faster turnaround time so you get the power distribution portion of your project done sooner.

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Paralleling Options: OPTION 1: On-Package Paralleling • Generator Set package controller with paralleling features • Supports simple island mode operation only • Low voltage application (600V or less) OPTION 2: Paralleling Controls Only (off-package) • Remote mounted paralleling controls (wall mounted or floor standing) • Includes system-level controls and operator interface • Supports more complex applications than Option 1 • Low voltage application (600V or less) • Load add/shed and generator priority controls are available • Can make use of cost effective package-mounted circuit breakers...

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Call your local Caterpillar Dealer for more information. Single source for sales and service It’s simple: The more one source can provide, the more integrated your system can be. Your Cat Dealer offers the expertise and equipment to keep your operation running smoothly.With complete integration of Caterpillar® products and support, your Cat Dealer ensures that your electric power needs are met.

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® 2007 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A. CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow” and the POWER EDGE trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. LEDE7505-01

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