March 19, 2014—Global equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. has introduced a Web version of SpecSizer, the company’s widely used software tool to help consulting engineers, contractors, installers and end users select the appropriate generator set based on site parameters, load characteristics and required performance, and then create a corresponding specification. The move makes the tool readily available to users wherever they need it.
The Web version of SpecSizer is said to offer the same level of accuracy and functionality as the PC version of the software. Additional enhancements include unlimited file storage, file sharing with anyone in the SpecSizer Web community, and a refreshed interface to increase usability and organization. Up to four side-by-side generator set comparisons are now available, while a new “Expansion Capacity %” feature allows for planned site load growth for a customer’s application and system configuration.
Beyond these enhancements, a “Genset Optimizer” now runs automatically in the background of the Web version and always alerts the user if a smaller generator set is available, based on user-defined site conditions and SpecSizer program logic, says Caterpillar. Users also have an option to create templates for every non-motor load type available in SpecSizer, which is useful for often-specified electrical loads.
The Web version of SpecSizer is compatible with multiple browsers including Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Safari, and it is fully functional on iPad and other tablet devices, says the company.
Caterpillar says that moving this technical information online improves data integrity by providing automatic daily updates, thus eliminating a large, time-consuming download process for new version releases. Most importantly, all data, including user files, is securely protected according to Caterpillar’s Information Protection Guidelines. In accordance, users are provided an identity (ID) and password to access the program and protect their information.
First introduced in 2006, SpecSizer has more than 11,000 registered users in 163 countries, claims Caterpillar. SpecSizer provides sizing and support in eight languages including English, Chinese Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
Caterpillar Inc. is a leader in the power generation marketplace, with power systems engineered to deliver unmatched durability, reliability and value. The company offers worldwide product support, with parts and service available globally through the Cat authorized service and dealer network. Since 1925, Caterpillar has been a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives worldwide.
