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DE550S GC (60 Hz) Generator Set

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DE550S GC (60 Hz) Generator Set

Standby Rating550 ekW
Prime Power Rating500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow BSFC
Voltage220 to 480 Volts
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Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Standby Rating
550 ekW
Prime Power Rating
500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low BSFC
Voltage
220 to 480 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 RPM
Duty Cycle
Standby and Prime
Engine Model
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
EUI
Governor Type
™A4" data-metric=""> Adem™A4
Length - Maximum
131in
Width - Maximum
60.6in
Height - Maximum
86.1in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
8364lb
Cat® C15 Inline 6 cylinder, 4 stroke diesel
Air cleaner
GCCP 1.1
Mechanical governor
A Frame standard alternator
EMCP 4 Genset controller
Package mounted radiator
Single wall 8 hour fuel tank
Radiator and cooling fan with guards
Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel priming pump
Secondary fuel filters
Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
3 Pole Circuit breaker
Neutral earth link
24 Volt battery with rack and cables
Air cleaner; light duty with disposable element
Lubricating oil
Oil drain line with valve
Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
IP23 Protection
Captive linear vibration isolators
Lifting provision and drag points
Busbar
Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
Power center, IP22
Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection
Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
Rubber vibration isolators
Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4).
Oil drain valves
Oil cooler
Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
24 volt starting motor
Batteries
24 Volt battery with rack and cables
Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow
Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow
Speed and Voltage adjust potentiometers
PLG 4G/3G/Ethernet
Annunciator
Emergency E-Stop
Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
Cat GC enclosure
Oversize and premium generators
Anti-condensation heater
Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
4 Pole Circuit breaker
Auxiliary contacts
Padlockable circuit breaker
Battery charger
Wet battery
Circuit breakers, UL listed
Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Space heater
AVR
Single stage air filter
Dual element air filter
Heavy duty starting system
Battery chargers
Jacket water heater
Oversize batteries
Charging alternator
EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
EAC Certification
3, 4, 5 and 10 Years
The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
UL 2200 package
Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
EEC Declaration of Conformity
Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
CSA Certification
Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
Narrow, wide or skid base
Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
High ambient sound attenuated enclosures
Industrial silencer
10 dBA Attenuation silencer
6 and 8 inch elbow kit
Flexible exhaust fittings
Manifold and turbocharger guards
End in/end out mufflers - 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
Engine mounted muffler
6 and 8 inch flange GP
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
Fuel transfer system controls
Optional BS799 Compliant Integral Dual wall fuel tank base
Manual fuel transfer pump
Ingress protection
CIP A Frame generator
Oversize A Frame generator
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
Space heaters
LC frame CIP generator
LC frame generator
Oversize LC frame generator
Manual sump pump
Narrow skid base - replaces standard fuel tank base
PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
Battery disconnect switch
Jacket water heater
5 Amp single Battery charger
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