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DE550 GC (50 Hz)

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      Benefits & 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

      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

      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

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      Product specifications, standard and optional equipment may vary depending on stock availability. For more information or to verify specific product details, please get in touch with one of our sales representatives.

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