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D550 GC Diesel Generator Sets

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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D550 GC C18 (60 Hz) | 550 kW Diesel Generator models offer a range of attachments to give customizable, reliable power fit to your needs.

Standby Rating
550 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 550 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
  • 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
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
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
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

Circuit breaker

  • 400A LS/I
  • 1200A LS/I
  • Auxiliary contacts
  • 800A LSI
  • 800A LS/I

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

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