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Cat
D550 GC (60 Hz) Generator Set
Maximum Rating
550 ekW
550 ekW
Minimum Rating
550 ekW
550 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
EPA Stationary Emergency
EPA Stationary Emergency
Overview
The D550 GC diesel generator sets were developed to meet your needs in a standby application. Producing reliable power of 550 ekW at 60 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. Our D550 GC generator sets meet EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) certified emissions requirements.
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Details
Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | 550 ekW 550 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 550 ekW 550 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | EPA Stationary Emergency EPA Stationary Emergency |
| Voltage | 480 to 600 Volts 480 to 600 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby Standby |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | Cat® C18 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel Cat® C18 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel |
| Bore | 5.7 in 145 mm |
| Stroke | 7.2 in 183 mm |
| Displacement | 1106 in³ 18.1 l |
| Compression Ratio | 14.5:1 14.5:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | MEUI MEUI |
| Governor Type | ADEM™A4 ADEM™A4 |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length – Maximum | 196.1 in 4980 mm |
| Width – Maximum | 73.4 in 1865 mm |
| Height – Minimum | 79.1 in 2009 mm |
| Height – Maximum | 100.9 in 2563 mm |
| Dry Weight – Genset (minimum) | 8776.6 lb 3981 kg |
| Dry Weight – Genset (maximum) | 11464 lb 5200 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner – Non canister, disposable
- Aftercooler core
- Turbocharger
Control Panel
- GCCP 1.2
Cooling System
- 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
Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold – dry
Fuel System
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Lube System
- 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
- 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 – Overspeed
- Safety shutoff – Low oil pressure
- Safety shutoff – High water temperature
Starting/Charging System
- 24-volt electric starting motor
- 24V, 45 Amp Charging alternator
General
- Lifting eyes
- Parts book
- Vibration damper
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner (Non canister disposable)
Bases, Mounting & Fuel Tanks
- 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
- 400A LS/I
- 1200A LS/I
- Auxiliary contacts
- 800A LSI
- 800A LS/I
- 600A LSI
- 600A LS/I
- 400A LSI
- 1200A LSI
Control System
- 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
- Sound attenuated Level 2 enclosure (White)
- AC & DC Source lights
- E-Stop
- Sound attenuated enclosure
Exhaust System
- Flexible exhaust connection
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- 8″ Muffler – 25 dBA attenuation
Generator
- Space heater
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
Starting System
- Standard battery set: 1000 CCA, 90 amp/hr.
- Battery charger (UL Certified)
- Jacket water heater
- Oversize battery set, 1400 CCA, 200 amp/hr
General
- CSA Certification
- Extended Service Coverage
- UL2200 Certification
- Generator test report
- Tool set
Circuit breakers
- Single LSI motorised circuit breaker
- Auxiliary contacts
- Neutral bar (208V)
Cooling System
- Jacket water heater with pump
- Coolant heater
- Stone guards
Base / Fuel Tank
- Audio & visual fuel alarm
Fuel System
- Integral 8 hour tank base
Starting and Charging
- Oversize battery set
- Battery disconnect switch
- 5 Amp Battery charger
- Standard battery set
Certifications
- UL2200 Listed
- CSA 22.2
- Seismic
Lube System
- Manual sump pump