D550 GC

D550 GC

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Maximum Rating 550 ekW 550 ekW
Minimum Rating 550 ekW 550 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Stationary Emergency EPA Stationary Emergency

Technicial Specifications

Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating 550 ekW 550 ekW
Minimum Rating 550 ekW 550 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Stationary Emergency EPA Stationary Emergency
Voltage 480 to 600 Volts 480 to 600 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby Standby
Engine Specifications
Engine Model Cat® C18 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel Cat® C18 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Bore 5.7 in 145 mm
Stroke 7.2 in 183 mm
Displacement 1106 in³ 18.1 l
Compression Ratio 14.5:1 14.5:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel System MEUI MEUI
Governor Type ADEM™A4 ADEM™A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum 196.1 in 4980 mm
Width - Maximum 73.4 in 1865 mm
Height - Minimum 79.1 in 2009 mm
Height - Maximum 100.9 in 2563 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 8776.6 lb 3981 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 11464 lb 5200 kg

Advantages and Features

Cat Generator Set Package

  • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
  • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

Cat Diesel Engine

  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

SR500 Alternator

M-Frame Alternator

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
  • Robust Class H insulation

GCCP 1.2 Control Panel

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
  • Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements

Cooling System

  • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to104°F (40°C)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

  • UL 2200 Listed
  • ULC Certification Available

One Safe Source

  • Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum performance
  • The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
  • Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
  • Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system

Worldwide Product Support

  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner - Non canister, disposable
    • Aftercooler core
    • Turbocharger
  • Control Panel
    • GCCP 1.2
  • Cooling System
    • Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
    • Radiator, package mounted
    • Radiator sight gauge
    • Thermostats and housing
    • Blower fan and fan drive with guards
    • Coolant drain valve
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold - dry
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter, spin on
    • Engine fuel transfer pump
    • Fuel cooler
    • Integral tank base, 24 hours, UL142
  • Generator Set
    • Complete system designed & built at ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities
    • All protective devices and control functions simulated and checked
    • Factory tested to design specifications at full load conditions
  • Generators and Generator Attachments
    • Insulation system, Class H
    • Standard winding protection for non-harsh environments with relative humidity ? 95%
    • Terminal box, IP22 RHS facing, bottom cable entry
    • IP23 Protection
    • 6 Leads
    • Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
    • Easy access to AVR and terminals
    • Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch (600V uses Internal excitation (IE))
  • Governing System
    • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
  • Lube System
    • Lubricating oil, CK-4 (10W-30)
    • Oil cooler
    • Oil drain with valve
    • Shallow oil pan
    • Oil filter, spin on
    • Fumes disposal to front of radiator
    • Oil filler and dipstick
  • 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 - Overspeed
    • Safety shutoff - Low oil pressure
    • Safety shutoff - High water temperature
  • Starting/Charging System
    • 24-volt electric starting motor
    • 24V, 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • General
    • Lifting eyes
    • Parts book
    • Vibration damper

Optional Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner (Non canister disposable)
  • Bases, Mounting & Fuel Tanks
    • Integral tank base, 24 hours, UL142
    • Fuel tank pill pipe & lockable cap
    • Audio & visual fuel alarm (@90% fuel level)
    • 5 Gallon Spill Containment
    • Overfill prevention valve
    • Wide Base - Skid
  • Circuit breaker
    • 400A LS/I
    • 1200A LS/I
    • Auxiliary contacts
    • 800A LSI
    • 800A LS/I
    • 600A LSI
    • 600A LS/I
    • 400A LSI
    • 1200A LSI
  • Control System
    • Volt free contacts
    • 20A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
    • 16 -light NFPA 99/110 Annunciator
    • Twist release, Red button emergency stop
    • Product link remote monitoring hardware
    • 100A Load center
    • Ground fault relay
    • Audible alarm Gp
    • Annunciators box
    • Remote E-Stop button
    • Local annunciator
    • Discrete I/O module
    • Volt free contact
    • Earth (Ground) fault relay
  • Enclosures
    • Sound attenuated Level 2 enclosure (White)
    • AC & DC Source lights
    • E-Stop
    • Sound attenuated enclosure
  • Exhaust System
    • Flexible exhaust connection
    • Manifold and turbocharger guards
    • 8" Muffler - 25 dBA attenuation
  • Generator
    • Space heater
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
  • Starting System
    • Standard battery set: 1000 CCA, 90 amp/hr.
    • Battery charger (UL Certified)
    • Jacket water heater
    • Oversize battery set, 1400 CCA, 200 amp/hr
  • General
    • CSA Certification
    • Extended Service Coverage
    • UL2200 Certification
    • Generator test report
    • Tool set
  • Circuit breakers
    • Single LSI motorised circuit breaker
    • Auxiliary contacts
    • Neutral bar (208V)
  • Cooling System
    • Jacket water heater with pump
    • Coolant heater
    • Stone guards
  • Base / Fuel Tank
    • Audio & visual fuel alarm
  • Fuel System
    • Integral 8 hour tank base
  • Starting and Charging
    • Oversize battery set
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • 5 Amp Battery charger
    • Standard battery set
  • Certifications
    • UL2200 Listed
    • CSA 22.2
    • Seismic
  • Lube System
    • Manual sump pump
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