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D550 GC (60 Hz) Generator Set

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Maximum Rating
550 ekW
Minimum Rating
550 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
EPA Stationary Emergency
Voltage
480 to 600 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby
Engine Model
Cat® C18 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Bore
5.7in
Stroke
7.2in
Displacement
1106in³
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel System
MEUI
Governor Type
ADEM™A4
Length – Maximum
196.1in
Width – Maximum
73.4in
Height – Minimum
79.1in
Height – Maximum
100.9in
Dry Weight – Genset (minimum)
8776.6lb
Dry Weight – Genset (maximum)
11464lb
  • 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
  • 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

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