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Standby Rating
500 ekW

Frequency
60 Hz

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Tier 2 Certified

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Foley Equipment Sales

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Overview

500 ekW Diesel Generator Set

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).

Benefits

Installed Space

Requires less space for installation; more space available for on-going operations

Less

Easier handling; less structural reinforcement required to support genset weight

Alternator Temperature Rise

Meets most all specifications; ensures long alternator life

Features at a Glance

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

Certifications

UL 2200 Listed
ULC 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

Full Specifications

Generator Set 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

Engine Specifications: Engine Model
Cat® C15 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel

Bore
5.4 in

Stroke
6.8 in

Displacement
928 in³

Compression Ratio
16.1:1

Aspiration
Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled

Fuel System
MEUI

Governor Type
ADEM™A4

Generator Set Dimensions: Length - Maximum
189.6 in

Width - Maximum
64.2 in

Height - Minimum
2034 in

Height - Maximum
101.7 in

Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
8280.6 lb

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
10346.3 lb

Equipment

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
Radiator, package mounted

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))
Terminal box, IP22 RHS facing, bottom cable entry
Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
Insulation system, Class H

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
Oil filler and dipstick
Fumes disposal to front of radiator

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
Integral tank base, 24 hours, UL142

Exhaust

Industrial, residential, critical mufflers

Circuit breaker

Auxiliary contacts
600A LSI
600A LS/I
1200A LSI
1200A LS/I
400A LSI
800A LSI
800A LS/I
400A 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
Audible alarm Gp
16 -light NFPA 99/110 Annunciator
100A Load center

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