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D500 GC (60 Hz) Generator Set

At a glance data:

Maximum Rating:
500 ekW
Minimum Rating:
500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
EPA Stationary Emergency
Voltage:
480 to 600 Volts

Overview

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Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating:
500 ekW
Minimum Rating:
500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
EPA Stationary Emergency
Voltage:
480 to 600 Volts
Frequency:
60 Hz
Speed:
1800 RPM
Duty Cycle:
Standby

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
Cat® C15 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Bore:
5.4in
Stroke:
6.8in
Displacement:
928in³
Compression Ratio:
16.1:1
Aspiration:
Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel System:
MEUI
Governor Type:
ADEM™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum:
189.6in
Width - Maximum:
64.2in
Height - Minimum:
2034in
Height - Maximum:
101.7in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum):
8280.6lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum):
10346.3lb

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Air cleaner - Non canister, disposable
  • Turbocharger
  • Aftercooler core

control panel

  • GCCP 1.2

cooling system

  • Blower fan and fan drive with guards
  • Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
  • Radiator sight gauge
  • Coolant drain valve
  • Thermostats and housing
  • Radiator, package mounted

exhaust system

  • Exhaust manifold - dry

fuel system

  • Engine fuel transfer pump
  • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter, spin on
  • Integral tank base, 24 hours, UL142
  • Fuel cooler
  • Fuel priming pump

generator set

  • All protective devices and control functions simulated and checked
  • Factory tested to design specifications at full load conditions
  • Complete system designed & built at ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities

generators and generator attachments

  • Easy access to AVR and terminals
  • Standard winding protection for non-harsh environments with relative humidity ? 95%
  • IP23 Protection
  • 6 Leads
  • Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch (600V uses Internal excitation (IE))
  • Terminal box, IP22 RHS facing, bottom cable entry
  • Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
  • Insulation system, Class H

governing system

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)

lube system

  • Shallow oil pan
  • Oil filter, spin on
  • Oil drain with valve
  • Lubricating oil, CK-4 (10W-30)
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Fumes disposal to front of radiator

mounting system

  • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
  • Includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines

protection

  • Safety shutoff - High water temperature
  • Safety shutoff - Overspeed
  • Safety shutoff - Low oil pressure

starting/charging system

  • 24V, 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • 24-volt electric starting motor

general

  • Lifting eyes
  • Vibration damper
  • Parts book

Optional Equipment

air inlet system

  • Air cleaner (Non canister disposable)

bases, mounting & fuel tanks

  • Audio & visual fuel alarm (@90% fuel level)
  • Wide Base - Skid
  • 5 Gallon Spill Containment
  • Fuel tank pill pipe & lockable cap
  • Overfill prevention valve
  • Integral tank base, 24 hours, UL142

exhaust

  • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers

circuit breaker

  • Auxiliary contacts
  • 600A LSI
  • 600A LS/I
  • 1200A LSI
  • 1200A LS/I
  • 400A LSI
  • 800A LSI
  • 800A LS/I
  • 400A LS/I

control system

  • Twist release, Red button emergency stop
  • Ground fault relay
  • 20A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
  • Volt free contacts
  • Product link remote monitoring hardware
  • Audible alarm Gp
  • 16 -light NFPA 99/110 Annunciator
  • 100A Load center

enclosures

  • E-Stop
  • AC & DC Source lights
  • Sound attenuated Level 2 enclosure (White)

exhaust system

  • Manifold and turbocharger guards
  • 8" Muffler - 25 dBA attenuation
  • Flexible exhaust connection

generator

  • Anti-condensation heater
  • Oversize and premium generators
  • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
  • Space heater

starting system

  • Jacket water heater
  • Battery charger (UL Certified)
  • Oversize battery set, 1400 CCA, 200 amp/hr
  • Standard battery set: 1000 CCA, 90 amp/hr.

power termination

  • Circuit breakers, UL listed
  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

general

  • CSA Certification
  • Extended Service Coverage
  • Generator test report
  • UL2200 Certification
  • CSA Certification
  • UL 2200 package

lube system

  • Manual sump pump

mounting system

  • Narrow skid base - replaces standard fuel tank base