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DE550 GC (50 Hz) Generator Set

At a glance data:

Maximum Rating:
550 kVA
Minimum Rating:
550 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Non Regulated
Voltage:
380 to 415 Volts

Overview

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating:
550 kVA
Minimum Rating:
550 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Non Regulated
Voltage:
380 to 415 Volts
Frequency:
50 Hz
Speed:
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Standby

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
C13 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Bore:
5.1in
Stroke:
6.2in
Displacement:
763in³
Compression Ratio:
15.8:1
Aspiration:
Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel System:
EUI
Governor Type:
Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum:
122in
Width - Maximum:
52.7in
Height - Maximum:
85.4in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum):
6693lb

Standard Equipment

engine

  • Cat® C13 Inline 6 cylinder, 4 stroke diesel

control panels

  • GCCP 1.1

governor

  • Mechanical governor

alternator

  • A Frame standard alternator

fuel storage

  • Single wall 8 hour fuel tank

cooling system

  • Radiator and cooling fan with guards
  • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive

electrical options

  • 3 Pole Circuit breaker
  • Neutral earth link
  • 24 Volt battery with rack and cables

air inlet system

  • Air cleaner; light duty with disposable element

lube system

  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil drain line with valve

mounting system

  • Captive linear vibration isolators
  • Lifting provision and drag points

generator and attachments

  • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre

packaged generator set

  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Radiator package mounted
  • Service indicator
  • Low coolant level sensor
  • Disposable air filter
  • Coolant level sight gauge

governing system

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)

lube system

  • Oil drain valves
  • Oil cooler
  • Lubricating oil

mounting system

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

starting / charging system

  • 24V battery with rack and cables

general

  • Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

control panel

  • Speed and Voltage adjust potentiometers
  • PLG 4G/3G/Ethernet
  • Annunciator
  • Emergency E-Stop

enclosure

  • Cat GC enclosure

electrical options

  • 4 Pole Circuit breaker
  • Auxiliary contacts
  • Padlockable circuit breaker
  • Battery charger
  • Wet battery

circuit breakers

  • Circuit breaker (IEC) Auxiliary contacts
  • Shunt trip for IEC circuit breaker
  • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker - Motorised

alternator

  • Space heater
  • AVR

fuel system

  • Dual wall 8 hour fuel tank
  • Single wall 8 hour fuel tank with spill containment
  • Low fuel level shutdown
  • Low and high fuel level alarms
  • Manual fuel transfer pump
  • Integral dual wall fuel tank base
  • Fuel transfer system controls

air inlet system

  • Single stage air filter
  • Dual element air filter

certifications

  • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
  • EAC Certification

extended service coverage

  • 3, 4, 5 and 10 Years

exhaust system

  • Industrial silencer
  • 10 dBA Attenuation silencer
  • Flexible 8 inch exhaust fittings
  • 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
  • 6 and 8 inch flange GP
  • 6 and 8 inch elbow kit

generator and attachments

  • A Frame oversize generator
  • A Frame CIP generator
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
  • Ingress protection
  • LC CIP generator
  • LC frame generator
  • Space heaters

lube system

  • Manual sump pump

mounting system

  • Narrow skid base

starting / charging system

  • 5 Amp single Battery charger
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Jacket water heater