D550 GC (60 Hz) Generator Set

Specifications

Full Specifications

Generator Set 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

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
Cat® C18 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel

Bore
5.7 in

Stroke
7.2 in

Displacement
1106 in³

Compression Ratio
14.5:1

Aspiration
Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled

Fuel System
MEUI

Governor Type
ADEM™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum
196.1 in

Width - Maximum
73.4 in

Height - Minimum
79.1 in

Height - Maximum
100.9 in

Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
8776.6 lb

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
11464 lb

Equipment

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

Resources

Electric Power Ratings Guide

D550 GC, C18, 60 Hz 550 ekW Spec Sheet

Cat® GC Generator Set Brochure for North America