DE550S GC (60 Hz) Generator Set
Producing reliable power 550 kW at 60 Hz, our DE550S GC generator set powerd by C15 diesel engine designed to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements.
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Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standby Rating | text | 550 ekW | ||||
| Maximum Rating | text | 550 ekW | ||||
| Prime Power Rating | text | 500 ekW |
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Features & Benefits
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
GCCP1.2 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 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
Complete Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standby Rating | text | 550 ekW | ||||
| Maximum Rating | text | 550 ekW | ||||
| Prime Power Rating | text | 500 ekW | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 550 ekW | ||||
| Frequency | text | 60 Hz | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | Low BSFC | ||||
| Voltage | text | 220 to 480 Volts | ||||
| Speed | text | 1800 RPM | ||||
| Duty Cycle | text | Standby | ||||
| Engine Model | text | C15 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 5.4 | in | 137 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 6.8 | in | 171 | mm | |
| Displacement | measurement | 928 | in³ | 15.2 | l | |
| Compression Ratio | text | 16.1:1 | ||||
| Aspiration | text | Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled | ||||
| Fuel System | text | EUI | ||||
| Governor Type | text | Adem™A4 | ||||
| Length - Maximum | measurement | 131 | in | 3328 | mm | |
| Width - Maximum | measurement | 60.6 | in | 1540 | mm | |
| Height - Maximum | measurement | 86.1 | in | 2187 | mm | |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | measurement | 8364 | lb | 3794 | kg |
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 fuel 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 filters
- 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
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
Power Termination
- Busbar
Generator and Attachments
- 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
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4).
Lube System
- Lubricating oil
- Oil drain line with valve
- Oil drain valves
- Oil cooler
Mounting System
- Captive linear vibration isolators
- Lifting provision and drag points
- 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 excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
Electrical Options
- 4 Pole Circuit breaker
- Auxiliary contacts
- Padlockable 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 (CE)
- 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 guards
- End in/end out mufflers - 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
- Engine mounted muffler
- 6 and 8 inch flange GP
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
- Fuel transfer system controls
- Optional BS799 Compliant Integral Dual wall fuel tank base
- Manual fuel transfer pump
Generator and Attachments
- 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
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