D550 GC (60 Hz) Generator Set
Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Generator Set Specifications
- Maximum Rating
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550 ekW
- Minimum Rating
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550 ekW
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
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EPA Stationary Emergency
- Voltage
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480 to 600 Volts
- Frequency
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60 Hz
- Speed
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1800 rpm
- Duty Cycle
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Standby
Engine Specifications
- Engine Model
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Cat® C18 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
- Bore
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5.7in
- Stroke
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7.2in
- Displacement
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1106in³
- Compression Ratio
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14.5:1
- Aspiration
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Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
- Fuel System
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MEUI
- Governor Type
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ADEM™A4
Generator Set Dimensions
- Length - Maximum
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196.1in
- Width - Maximum
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73.4in
- Height - Minimum
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79.1in
- Height - Maximum
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100.9in
- Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
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8776.6lb
- Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
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11464lb
Cat Generator Set Package
- 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
- 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
SR500 Alternator
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Certifications
- UL 2200 Listed
- ULC Certification Available
One Safe Source
- 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
- 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:
- Air Inlet System
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- Air cleaner - Non canister, disposable
- Aftercooler core
- Turbocharger
- Cooling System
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- Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
- Radiator, package mounted
- Radiator sight gauge
- Thermostats and housing
- Blower fan and fan drive with guards
- Coolant drain valve
- Fuel System
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- Fuel priming pump
- Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter, spin on
- Engine fuel transfer pump
- Fuel cooler
- Integral tank base, 24 hours, UL142
- Generator Set
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- Complete system designed & built at ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities
- All protective devices and control functions simulated and checked
- Factory tested to design specifications at full load conditions
- Generators And Generator Attachments
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- Insulation system, Class H
- Standard winding protection for non-harsh environments with relative humidity ? 95%
- Terminal box, IP22 RHS facing, bottom cable entry
- IP23 Protection
- 6 Leads
- Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
- Easy access to AVR and terminals
- Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch (600V uses Internal excitation (IE))
- Governing System
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- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
- Lube System
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- Lubricating oil, CK-4 (10W-30)
- Oil cooler
- Oil drain with valve
- Shallow oil pan
- Oil filter, spin on
- Fumes disposal to front of radiator
- Oil filler and dipstick
- Mounting System
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- Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
- Includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
- Protection
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- Safety shutoff - Overspeed
- Safety shutoff - Low oil pressure
- Safety shutoff - High water temperature
- Starting/charging System
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- 24-volt electric starting motor
- 24V, 45 Amp Charging alternator
- General
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- Lifting eyes
- Parts book
- Vibration damper
Optional Equipment:
- Air Inlet System
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- Air cleaner (Non canister disposable)
- Bases, Mounting & Fuel Tanks
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- Integral tank base, 24 hours, UL142
- Fuel tank pill pipe & lockable cap
- Audio & visual fuel alarm (@90% fuel level)
- 5 Gallon Spill Containment
- Overfill prevention valve
- Wide Base - Skid
- Circuit Breaker
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- 400A LS/I
- 1200A LS/I
- Auxiliary contacts
- 800A LSI
- 800A LS/I
- 600A LSI
- 600A LS/I
- 400A LSI
- 1200A LSI
- Control System
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- Volt free contacts
- 20A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
- 16 -light NFPA 99/110 Annunciator
- Twist release, Red button emergency stop
- Product link remote monitoring hardware
- 100A Load center
- Ground fault relay
- Audible alarm Gp
- Annunciators box
- Remote E-Stop button
- Local annunciator
- Discrete I/O module
- Volt free contact
- Earth (Ground) fault relay
- Enclosures
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- Sound attenuated Level 2 enclosure (White)
- AC & DC Source lights
- E-Stop
- Sound attenuated enclosure
- Exhaust System
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- Flexible exhaust connection
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- 8" Muffler - 25 dBA attenuation
- Generator
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- Space heater
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
- Starting System
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- Standard battery set: 1000 CCA, 90 amp/hr.
- Battery charger (UL Certified)
- Jacket water heater
- Oversize battery set, 1400 CCA, 200 amp/hr
- General
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- CSA Certification
- Extended Service Coverage
- UL2200 Certification
- Generator test report
- Tool set
- Circuit Breakers
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- Single LSI motorised circuit breaker
- Auxiliary contacts
- Neutral bar (208V)
- Cooling System
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- Jacket water heater with pump
- Coolant heater
- Stone guards
- Base / Fuel Tank
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- Audio & visual fuel alarm
- Fuel System
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- Integral 8 hour tank base
- Starting And Charging
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- Oversize battery set
- Battery disconnect switch
- 5 Amp Battery charger
- Standard battery set
- Certifications
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- UL2200 Listed
- CSA 22.2
- Seismic
