DE550S GC (60 Hz) Generator Set
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Overview
Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating
550 ekW
Maximum Rating
550 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Non Regulated
Voltage
220 to 480 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 RPM
Duty Cycle
Standby
Engine Specifications
Engine Model
C15 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Bore
5.40 in
137.00 mm
Stroke
6.80 in
171.00 mm
Displacement
928.00 in³
15.20 l
Compression Ratio
16.1:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel System
EUI
Governor Type
Adem™A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum
131.00 in
3328.00 mm
Width - Maximum
60.60 in
1540.00 mm
Height - Maximum
86.10 in
2187.00 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
8364.00 lb
3794.00 kg
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
A-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 1.1 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 to 55°C (131°F)
- Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
- CE Certification Available
- CIS 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
World Wide 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
- Engine
- Cat® C15 Inline 6 Cylinder, 4 Stroke Diesel
- Air Inlet
- Air Cleaner
- Control Panels
- GCCP 1.1
- Governor
- Mechanical Governor
- Alternator
- A Frame Standard Alternator
- Control Panel
- EMCP 4 Genset Controller
- Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
- Fuel Storage
- Single Wall 8 Hour Tank
- Cooling System
- Radiator and cooling fan with guards
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
- Fuel
- Fuel priming pump
- Secondary fuel filter
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
- 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
- Generator
- 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
- Mounting system
- Captive linear vibration isolators
- Lifting provision and drag points
- Power Termination
- Bus Bar
- Generator and Attachments
- Integrated Voltage Regulator
- 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
- Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
- Governing System
- Cat Electronic Governor (ADEM A4).
- Lube System
- Oil drain valves
- Oil cooler
- 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
- 24 volt starting motor
- Batteries
- 24 Volt battery with rack and cables
- General
- Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
- Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow
Optional Equipment
- Control panel
- Speed and Voltage Adjust Potentiometers
- PLG 4G/3G/Ethernet
- Annunciator
- Emergency E-Stop
- Exhaust
- Industrial, Residential, Critical Mufflers
- Enclosure
- Cat GC Enclosure
- Generator
- Oversize and premium generators
- Anti-condensation heater
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent Magnet Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
- Electrical Options
- 4 Pole circuit breaker
- Auxiliary Contacts
- Pad-lockable circuit breaker
- Battery Charger
- Wet Battery
- Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
- Alternator
- Space Heater
- AVR
- Air inlet system
- Single Stage Air Filter
- Dual Element Air Filter
- Starting/Charging
- Heavy-duty starting system
- Battery chargers
- Jacket water heater
- Oversize batteries
- Charging alternator
- Certifications
- EU certificate of conformance
- EAC certification
- Extended service coverage
- 3, 4, 5 and 10 Years
- General
- 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
- Enclosures
- High ambient sound attenuated enclosures
- Exhaust System
- Industrial Silencer
- 10 dBA Attenuation silencer
- 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
- Flexible exhaust fittings
- Manifold and turbocharger guard
- End in / End out mufflers - 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
- Engine mounted muffler
- 6 and 8 inch flange GP
- Fuel System
- Dual Wall 8Hr Fuel Tank
- Single Wall 8Hr Fuel Tank with Spill Containment
- Low Fuel Level Shutdown
- Low and High Fuel Level Alarms
- Fuel transfer system controls
- Dual wall fuel tank base
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Generator and Attachments
- Ingress protection
- CIP a frame generator
- Oversize A frame generator
- Permanent magnet generator
- Space heaters
- LC frame CIP generator
- LC frame generator
- Oversize LC frame generator
- Lube System
- Manual sump pump
- Mounting System
- Narrow skid base - replaces standard fuel tank base
- Special Test / Reports
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- Starting / Charging System
- Battery disconnect switch
- Jacket water heater
- 5 Amp single battery charger