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Cat^® Energy Control System (ECS)

Evolving energy demands, regulations, and technologies can be complicated. Your energy controls shouldn’t be. The new Cat^® ECS range offers a series of integrated, connected, and scalable controllers which enables customers to flexibly manage their energy needs, from single generators to cohesive full-site microgrid solutions which link multiple assets. All in a modern and easy-to-use interface.

The Cat ECS Range

As the energy ecosystem evolves, so does the need for distributed generation resources and the innovative solutions necessary to manage them. Designed by Caterpillar’s network of global engineering experts for a changing regulatory environment and more control of advanced energy systems, the portfolio meets most major grid requirements and utilizes simple, scalable architecture, which allows customers to layer additional functionality and serviceability in line with changing energy needs.

Wherever you are on your energy journey, and whatever the future may bring, this updated energy control system has the flexibility, scalability, and connectivity to support your operation.

The range includes:

Cat ECS 100 – a powerful standby control system
Cat ECS 200 – for genset paralleling, cogeneration systems, balance of plant control, and grid code
Cat ECS 300 – for utility breaker control and complex applications
Cat ECS 400 – for full microgrid supervisory control

As with all Cat products, our global network of dealers is the best in the business. Experts are available locally to provide full product support, including warranty, training, and service.

Be confident your site has a reliable control system that is future-proof and able to work with your existing assets throughout the evolving energy landscape.

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Features & Benefits

The new controllers meet new global grid code and regulatory requirements, including UL 6200, and are powerful enough to meet future ones. Factory-engineered to ensure compatibility and a consistent customer experience with on-site power products, the Cat ECS controllers include an innovative plug-and-play feature to make installation and commissioning of additional modules faster.

The new system, offering faster communication and a modern user interface, provides a simple solution for energy management. The energy control system also offers warnings, automatic shutdown, voltage data, and event history while engine protection monitors fluids, temperature, and gas pressure.

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SIMPLICITY

A new color touchscreen for a more intuitive user experience and simplified control, customizable to your specific business needs.

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FLEXIBILITY

User-defined tasks, integrated programmable logic controller (PLC) functionality, and additional remote human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for greatly enhanced flexibility, safety, and site monitoring.

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CONNECTIVITY

Full integration via Cat Connect services, with performance insights to ensure optimum engine efficiency and greater remote monitoring.

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COMPATIBILITY

Innovative plug-and-play system, compatible with your existing on-site power products for faster, easier installation and commissioning of additional features.

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COMPLIANCY

Compliance with UL 2200 3^rd edition requirements and major global grid code requirements, including USA (IEEE1547), Germany (VDE 4110) and European Standards (EN 50549).

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SAFETY

Full automatic mains failure functionality featuring 3-phase generator, mains voltage sensing, and breaker transfer pair control.

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SCALABILITY

With options for expanded functionality, you can build your energy management system from a single generator to cohesive site-level solutions by simple modular upgrades.

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SERVICEABILITY

Our global network of dealers is on hand to provide you with full product support, warranty, training, and servicing.

Cat ECS Models

Now Available: The Cat ECS 100

The first in the series of new controllers, the Cat ECS 100 has been released on new standby, gas (fast-response), and prime power gensets in select regions.

The Cat ECS 100 offers a range of features to enhance the dealer and customer experience including:

Intuitive 8-inch color smart-screen navigation, customizable to customers’ needs
Enhanced programmable logic controller (PLC) functionality
Four optional remote human machine interfaces (HMIs) for greatly enhanced site monitoring, flexibility, and safety
Compatibility with Cat Connect and Product Link^TM devices
Full automatic mains failure functionality featuring 3-phase generator, mains voltage sensing, and breaker transfer pair control
Integrated annunciator function to meet requirements of NFPA 110 for simplified site regulatory compliance
Compliance with UL 2200 3rd Edition standard, including UL 6200 functional safety requirements
Ethernet Modbus TCP for external communications
Multi-language support
Three programmable security levels

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Now Available: The Cat ECS 200

The Cat ECS 200 builds upon the features of the Cat ECS 100 and enables paralleling of up to 32 generator sets.

The Cat ECS 200 offers a range of features to enhance the dealer and customer experience including:

Intuitive 8-inch color smart-screen navigation, customizable to customers’ needs
Four optional remote human machine interfaces (HMIs) for greatly enhanced site monitoring, flexibility, and safety
Compatibility with Cat Connect and Product Link^TM devices
Full automatic mains failure functionality featuring 3-phase generator, mains voltage sensing, and breaker transfer pair control
Integrated annunciator function to meet requirements of NFPA 110 for simplified site regulatory compliance
Compliance with UL 2200 3rd Edition standard, including UL 6200 functional safety requirements
Ethernet Modbus TCP for external communications
Multi-language support
Lockout security provision to assure platform integrity with five programmable security levels
IVR or CDVR voltage regulation compatibility
Automatic/manual synchronization
Dead bus arbitration
Real and reactive load sharing
Support for ring network configuration
Load sense/load demand
Load shed/load add
Failsafe adaptive load sharing/droop operation
Balance of Plant (BoP) including Combined Heat and Power (CHP) option
Grid Code option

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Now Available: The Cat ECS 300

Your Site solution for Microgrid Control of up to 4 Power Assets

The Cat ECS 300 control system is an advanced microgrid site control solution which allows customers to monitor and control up to four power generation assets concurrently, with or without the utility.

It is engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, durability, and cost-effectiveness.

It features mains/utility paralleling, allowing customers the flexibility to use their on-site power generation assets more effectively, delivering energy savings.

The Cat ECS 300 offers closed transition with soft load/unload or open transition with mains/utility operation for emergency standby, providing reliable backup power in the event of a grid failure.

The Cat ECS 300 also offers a range of benefits to enhance the dealer and customer experience, including:

wall mounted NEMA 1 panel including an intuitive 15.6” color LED touchscreen display
UL 6200 (pending)
Ethernet Modbus TCP for external communications
Intuitive navigation for display of power metering for genset(s) and Utility
Lockout security provision to assure platform integrity with three programable security levels
Best Battery Diode (BBD) for backup

Advanced Functionality

Soft load transition, open transition to/from utility
Hardwire back up genset start
Genset circuit breaker control and utility breaker control
Automatic load shed/load add control based on available capacity to prevent genset(s) overloading
Grid Parallel feature with Import, Export, and Baseload capability
High-speed communications with individual Cat ECS 200 genset controls provide the operator with control and data acquisition capability of each genset from a centralized location
Easy-to-follow installation and start-up instructions
Password security system for user interface
Interface capability with SCADA system

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Now Available: The Cat ECS 400

Your Site solution for Microgrid Control of up to 32 Power Assets

The Cat ECS 400 is leading the renewable microgrid market with advanced microgrid control solutions, engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, durability, and cost-effectiveness.

It offers the capability to monitor and control up to 32 power generation assets, enabling customers to expand their existing sites by managing additional power generation assets while maximizing the use of renewable energy sources, leading to reduced fuel consumption and overall lower energy costs.

The Cat ECS 400 also offers a range of benefits to enhance the dealer and customer experience, including:

NEMA 1 wall mountable panel with 15.6” color touch-screen display
Cat PLC-based Engine Control Module (ECM)
Ethernet router
Expansion Input/Output Ethernet module for interfacing with ATS and other relays that allows load shed/load add with 8 load breakers
Input Circuit Breaker Protection (Single phase 120/240 VAC 50/60 Hz)
Best Battery Diode (BBD) for backup power supply
Router for Internet connection to telematics with Ethernet connection
Telematics A6N2 - allows data logging of 300 channels for 1.5 days (requires subscription for visualization)
Operating temperature -20°C to 40°C (0 to 95% relative humidity)
Voltage & lightning protection
8 port unmanaged Ethernet communication switch for up to 8 Distributed Energy Resources (DER) assets. Additional ports are optionally available.
Managed switch that offers configurable site communication and enhanced security provision to assure network integrity

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SMARTER CONTROL STARTS WITH AN UPGRADE

The new Cat ECS models do more than offer new technology, they give you the ability to upgrade or retrofit the controls on your current generator set models. The ECS series supports all Cat gensets, old or new, creating consistent fleet standardization and simplified maintenance for all your power generation assets. Even better, you can easily upgrade to more powerful ECS models as your needs change, without needing full controller replacement. Moving up to the ECS series gives you these benefits:

CLEAR, REAL-TIME DATA AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Stay in control with intuitive touchscreen access to alarms, events, and system performance.
Detect problems early with real-time alerts to minimize disruptions and costly downtime.
Connect via Ethernet, HMI, or Product Link™ for streamlined monitoring.

REMOTE ACCESS FOR TOTAL CONTROL

Monitor and manage your genset from anywhere with enhanced flexibility, safety, and visibility.
Adjust settings, schedule operations, and respond to alerts no matter where you are.
3-tier programmable access helps prevent unauthorized changes and keeps your system secure.

STANDARDIZED FOR SIMPLICITY

Easily integrate across genset models and upgrade to more powerful ECS models through universal compatibility, without needing full controller replacements.
Simplify service and diagnostics with standardized components on one system.

Getting started on your upgrade to smarter control is as simple as talking to your local Cat Dealer about available retrofit kits.

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Cat ECS Technical Information

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View Spec Sheet Cat ECS 100

View Spec Sheet Cat ECS 200

View Spec Sheet Cat ECS 300

View Spec Sheet Cat ECS 400

Cat ECS Launch Video

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"As the energy landscape evolves, power systems are becoming increasingly complex, utilizing multiple energy sources and grid interfaces. The Cat ECS provides the integration, scalability, and connected features to maximize power system performance while also simplifying specification, installation, and operation.”

Jason Kaiser, Senior Vice President for Caterpillar Electric Power Division

Press Releases

Caterpillar Helps Customers Reduce Energy Costs by Expanding Portfolio of Cat Energy Control System (ECS) with Mains/Utility Paralleling and Microgrid Management Capabilities

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Next-Generation Cat Energy Control System (ECS) Provides Integrated, Connected Platform to Fully Leverage Advanced Power System Capabilities

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