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Standby Rating
500 kVA

Frequency
50 Hz

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low BSFC

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Foley Equipment Sales

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Overview

500 kVA Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power 500 kVA at 50 Hz, our DE500 GC generator set powerd by C13 diesel engine designed to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements.

Benefits

Control System

Track Genset Health and Operation Parameters
Genset Utilization and Performance Tracking

Monitoring

Cat Connect option ensures your generator set is always ready to start and perform as expected

Lower Fuel Consumption

Longer run times between fuel fills; reduced operating costs

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

A-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 1.1 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 to 55°C (131°F)
Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

CE Certification Available
CIS 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 kVA

Frequency
50 Hz

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low BSFC

Voltage
380 to 415 Volts

Speed
1500 rpm

Duty Cycle
Standby

Engine Specifications: Engine Model
C13 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel

Bore
5.1 in

Stroke
6.2 in

Displacement
763 in³

Compression Ratio
15.8:1

Aspiration
Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled

Fuel System
EUI

Governor Type
Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions: Length - Maximum
122 in

Width - Maximum
52.7 in

Height - Maximum
85.4 in

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
6446 lb

Equipment

Standard Equipment

Engine

Cat® C13 Inline 6 cylinder, 4 stroke diesel

Control Panels

GCCP 1.1

Governor

Mechanical governor

Alternator

A Frame standard alternator

Fuel Storage

Single wall 8 hour fuel tank

Cooling System

Radiator and cooling fan with guards
Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive

Electrical Options

3 Pole Circuit breaker
Neutral earth link
24 Volt battery with rack and cables

Air inlet system

Air cleaner; light duty with disposable element

Lube system

Lubricating oil
Oil drain line with valve

Mounting system

Captive linear vibration isolators
Lifting provision and drag points

General

Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

Control panel

Speed and Voltage adjust potentiometers
PLG 4G/3G/Ethernet
Annunciator
Emergency E-Stop

Enclosure

Cat GC enclosure

Electrical Options

4 Pole Circuit breaker
Auxiliary contacts
Padlockable circuit breaker
Battery charger
Wet battery

Alternator

Space heater
AVR

Fuel System

Dual wall 8 hour fuel tank
Single wall 8 hour fuel tank with spill containment
Low fuel level shutdown
Low and high fuel level alarms

Exhaust System

Industrial silencer
10 dBA Attenuation silencer

Air inlet system

Single stage air filter
Dual element air filter

Certifications

EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
EAC Certification

Extended service coverage

3, 4, 5 and 10 Years

Resources

DE500 GC, 50 Hz 500 kVA, Low BSFC Spec Sheet

Electric Power Ratings Guide

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