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D500 GC (60 Hz) Diesel Generator Sets

The D500 GC diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your needs in standby applications. Producing reliable power of 500 ekW at 60 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The engines are certified for U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 or Tier 3 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards).

D500 GC (60 Hz)

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D500 GC C15 (60 Hz) | 500 kW Diesel Generator models represent a customizable and flexible solution for your standby applications.

Standby Rating
500 ekW
Frequency
60 Hz
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Tier 2 Certified
Voltage
480 to 600 Volts
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  • Specifications
  • Features
  • Standard Equipment

Specifications

Generator Set Specifications specifications
Standby Rating 500 ekW
Frequency 60 Hz
Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Tier 2 Certified
Voltage 480 to 600 Volts
Speed 1800 RPM
Duty Cycle Standby

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

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

  • 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 to104°F (40°C)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Air cleaner - Non canister, disposable
  • Turbocharger
  • Aftercooler core
Control Panel
  • GCCP 1.2
Cooling System
  • Blower fan and fan drive with guards
  • Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
  • Radiator sight gauge
  • Coolant drain valve
  • Thermostats and housing
Exhaust System
  • Exhaust manifold - dry
Fuel System
  • Engine fuel transfer pump
  • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter, spin on
  • Integral tank base, 24 hours, UL142
  • Fuel cooler
  • Fuel priming pump
Generator Set
  • All protective devices and control functions simulated and checked
  • Factory tested to design specifications at full load conditions
  • Complete system designed & built at ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities
Generators and Generator Attachments
  • Easy access to AVR and terminals
  • Standard winding protection for non-harsh environments with relative humidity ? 95%
  • IP23 Protection
  • 6 Leads
  • Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch (600V uses Internal excitation (IE))
Governing System
  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Lube System
  • Shallow oil pan
  • Oil filter, spin on
  • Oil drain with valve
  • Lubricating oil, CK-4 (10W-30)
  • Oil cooler
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 - High water temperature
  • Safety shutoff - Overspeed
  • Safety shutoff - Low oil pressure
Starting/Charging System
  • 24V, 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • 24-volt electric starting motor
General
  • Lifting eyes
  • Vibration damper
  • Parts book

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner (Non canister disposable)

Bases, Mounting & Fuel Tanks

  • Audio & visual fuel alarm (@90% fuel level)
  • Wide Base - Skid
  • 5 Gallon Spill Containment
  • Fuel tank pill pipe & lockable cap
  • Overfill prevention valve

Exhaust

  • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers

Circuit breaker

  • Auxiliary contacts
  • 600A LSI
  • 600A LS/I
  • 1200A LSI
  • 1200A LS/I

Control System

  • Twist release, Red button emergency stop
  • Ground fault relay
  • 20A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
  • Volt free contacts
  • Product link remote monitoring hardware

Enclosures

  • E-Stop
  • AC & DC Source lights
  • Sound attenuated Level 2 enclosure (White)

Exhaust System

  • Manifold and turbocharger guards
  • 8" Muffler - 25 dBA attenuation
  • Flexible exhaust connection

Generator

  • Anti-condensation heater
  • Oversize and premium generators
  • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
  • Space heater

Starting System

  • Jacket water heater
  • Battery charger (UL Certified)
  • Oversize battery set, 1400 CCA, 200 amp/hr
  • Standard battery set: 1000 CCA, 90 amp/hr.

Power Termination

  • Circuit breakers, UL listed
  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

General

  • CSA Certification
  • Extended Service Coverage
  • Generator test report
  • UL2200 Certification
  • CSA Certification

Lube System

  • Manual sump pump

Mounting System

  • Narrow skid base - replaces standard fuel tank base