Microgrid Controllers
MMC-M
Cat® Microgrid Master
Controller (MMC)
Caterpillar is leading the renewable microgrid
market with hybrid power solutions engineered to
deliver unmatched performance, reliability,
durability, and cost effectiveness.
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FEATURES
Distributed Resource Dispatch
The distributed energy resources, including the
General Description photovoltaic (PV) system, energy storage system
The Cat® MMC is designed for large industrial/ (ESS) and generator sets are controlled from the
commercial installations. The MMC will integrate MMC. The MMC will determine the correct energy
a variety of traditional and renewable energy contribution from each of the distributed energy
sources to provide overall monitoring and control resources to maximize penetration from renewable
of the assets. These assets may be either energy sources and system reliability. Priority for
located at a common installation or dispatched distributed resource use can be changed from the
over a wider region. MMC user interface.
Panel Asset Optimization
• UL508A industrial control panel The MMC may be configured to optimize overall
• 914.4 mm (36 in) x 1217.3 mm (48 in) x 33.2 performance based on different user-defined criteria.
mm (13 in) NEMA 3R wall mount control panel The optimization can be based on a number of
• Industrial PC in a rugged metal enclosure, different parameters, such as minimizing fuel cost,
resistant to vibration and shock. optimizing engine operation, or maximizing system
• 15.6” Industrial touch-screen display that reliability. The system may also be configured to
includes microgrid system one-line, control provide a minimum level of spinning reserve online to
and monitoring of connected assets. respond to sudden load transients.
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F) at 5%-85% relative humidity (non- Grid Import/Export Control
condensing) The MMC will regulate the amount of real and reactive
• Uninterruptible Power Supply with battery power contributed to the microgrid from the available
management utility service based on a programmable set point.
• Digital I/O module for interfacing with ATS and This can be set to either import or export power based
other relays on the limit assigned by the system operator or utility.
• Fan and heater for temperature regulation with
thermostat control Black Start
The MMC is capable of manual black start operation
User Interface to energize the microgrid from a de-energized (black)
Provides visual interface to all control elements to state. The operator will manually start assets from
simplify operator interactions with the distributed the MMC. Loads can then be manually restored to
energy resources. Includes system visualization the system with the MMC automatically adding
and user interface for manual or automatic control generation to meet the load requirements
of the distributed energy resources.
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Remote Monitoring Worldwide Product Support
The complete system is monitored remotely using • Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support
Cat Connect Technology to provided real time including maintenance and repair agreements.
monitoring of the performance and health of the • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores
installation. If an issue is detected, local operating in 200 countries.
technicians can be dispatched to resolve the
problem.
Cat
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(Local Area
Network) AC Bus
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Master Control Bi-Directional
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Power Communications EM Electronic Meter
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Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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