DE550 GC (50 Hz)

DE550 GC (50 Hz)

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Maximum Rating 550 kVA
Minimum Rating 550 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Non Regulated

Technicial Specifications

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 130 mm
Stroke 157 mm
Displacement 12.5 l
Compression Ratio 15.8:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel System EUI
Governor Type Adem™A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum 3100 mm
Width - Maximum 1338 mm
Height - Maximum 2168 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 3036 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

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

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

  • 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