D500 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
500 ekW
Maximum 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
5.40 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
MEUI
Governor Type
ADEM™A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum
189.60 in
4815.00 mm
Width - Maximum
64.20 in
1630.00 mm
Height - Maximum
101.70 in
2584.00 mm
Height - Minimum
2034.00 in
80.10 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
8280.60 lb
3756.00 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
10346.30 lb
4693.00 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
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
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
- 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 Hrs, 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)
- Terminal Box, IP22 RHS Facing, Bottom Cable Entry
- Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
- Insulation, 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 Fill Pipe & Lockable Cap
- Overfill Prevention Valve
- Integral Tank Base, 24 Hrs, 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 & Turbocharger Guards
- 8" Muffler - 25 dBA Attenuation
- Flexible Exhaust Connection
- Generator
- Anti-condensation heater
- Oversize and premium generators
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent Magnet Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
- Permanent Magnet 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