Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC)
Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC)
DESCRIPTION
The Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC) product line provides standard paralleling controls in a remote cabinet separate from the engine generator set and separate from switchgear (breakers and bus).The Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC) product line provides standard paralleling controls in a remote cabinet separate from the engine generator set and separate from switchgear (breakers and bus).Electric PowerProduct Features
- Easy Connectivity to Generator Mounted Electrically Operated Circuit Breaker or Freestanding Switchgear with Electrically Operated Breaker
- High Speed Ethernet Supervisory Network
- Redundant Master Technology
- Bumpless Backup of Master Control Functions
- Password Protection for Critical Settings
- Automatic Start/Stop
- Automatic Load and VAR Sharing
- Automatic “Dead Bus” Coordination
- Automatic Power Factor Control when in Parallel with Utility Power
- Programmable Load Shed / Load Add Functions
- Touch Screen (HMI) Display
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
- Docs
Standard Equipment
- Instant Auto Selector Switch
- Allows user to return sysem to automatic in the event of a touchscreen failure
Optional Equipment
- Generator Control Panel (for 3-10 gensets)
- With breaker position indications and circuit breaker control switch
- Utility Control Panel (for utility paralleling and control)
- With utility close lockout switch, breaker position indications, and circuit breaker control switch
- Supplemental Hardware 25 Device
- Provides additional discrete synchronization protection
- Data Table Interface
- Accommodates interface with a building management system
- Generator Demand Priority Control
- An automatic priority sequencing function to modulate the number of gensets online to control load percentages per machine, assist with fuel efficiency, and maintain adequate reserve capacity
Specs
Overview
Long Name:
Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC)
Name:
Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC)
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current
Technical Summary
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)
Generator Protective Devices
ANSI Protective Devices
15/25. 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 90 (Industrial Grade)
Utility Protective Devices
ANSI Protective Devices
15/25. 27/59, 81 O/U, 32,47 (Industrial Grade)
Environmental Parameters
Certifications
UL / cUL 508A
Control Panel Enclosure
NEMA 12
Operating Temperature
0°C to 55°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 60°C
SEE HOW Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC) COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
Switchgear and Paralleling Controls
Engine Paralleling and Integration Control (EPIC)
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- 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)
- ANSI Protective Devices
- 15/25. 27/59, 81 O/U, 32,47 (Industrial Grade)
- Certifications
- UL / cUL 508A
- Control Panel Enclosure
- NEMA 12
- Operating Temperature
- 0°C to 55°C
- Storage Temperature
- -20°C to 60°C
Selected Model
Switchgear and Paralleling Controls
EMCP 4.4 Master Control Panel
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- 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)
- ANSI Protective Devices
- 15/25. 27/59, 81 O/U, 32,47 (Industrial Grade)
- Certifications
- IBC, CBC, UBC & OSHPD Certified
- Control Panel Enclosure
- NEMA 1 wall-mounted construction
- Operating Temperature
- 0°C to 50°C
- Storage Temperature
- -20°C to +60°C
Switchgear and Paralleling Controls
Cat XLM Switchgear
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- 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
- ANSI Protective Devices
- 15/25, 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 47, 50, 51, 86
- Certifications
- IBS, CBC, UBC & OSHPD Certified
- Control Panel Enclosure
- NEMA 1 or NEMA 3R, Freestanding Construction
- Operating Temperature
- 0 degrees to 50 degrees C
- Storage Temperature
- -20 degrees C to +60 degrees C