DE500S GC (60 Hz)

DE500S GC (60 Hz)

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Maximum Rating 500 ekW 500 ekW
Minimum Rating 500 ekW 500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Non Regulated Non Regulated

Technicial Specifications

Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating 500 ekW 500 ekW
Minimum Rating 500 ekW 500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Non Regulated Non Regulated
Voltage 220 to 480 Volts 220 to 480 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Speed 1800 RPM 1800 RPM
Duty Cycle Standby Standby
Engine Specifications
Engine Model C13 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel C13 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Bore 5.1 in 130 mm
Stroke 6.2 in 157 mm
Displacement 763 in³ 12.5 l
Compression Ratio 15.8:1 15.8:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel System EUI EUI
Governor Type Adem™A4 Adem™A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum 122 in 3100 mm
Width - Maximum 52.7 in 1338 mm
Height - Maximum 85.4 in 2168 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 6693 lb 3036 kg

Advantages and 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

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

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
    • Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Generator and Attachments
    • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
  • Packaged Generator Set
    • Service indicator
    • Radiator package mounted
    • Disposable air filter
    • Coolant level sight gauge
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Low coolant level sensor
  • Governing System
    • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
  • Lube System
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil cooler
    • Oil drain valves
  • Mounting System
    • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
    • Includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
  • Starting / Charging System
    • 24V battery with rack and cables

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
  • Circuit breakers
    • Shunt trip for IEC circuit breaker
    • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker - Motorised
    • Circuit breaker (IEC) Auxiliary contacts
  • Alternator
    • Space heater
    • AVR
  • Exhaust System
    • Industrial silencer
    • 10 dBA Attenuation silencer
    • 6 and 8 inch flange GP
    • Flexible 8 inch exhaust fittings
    • 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
    • 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
  • 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
  • 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
    • Fuel transfer system controls
    • Manual fuel transfer pump
    • Integral dual wall fuel tank base
  • Generator and Attachments
    • LC frame generator
    • Ingress protection
    • LC CIP generator
    • A Frame CIP generator
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
    • A Frame oversize generator
    • Space heaters
  • Lube System
    • Manual sump pump
  • Mounting System
    • Narrow skid base
  • starting / Charging System
    • Jacket water heater
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • 5 Amp single Battery charger