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OVERVIEW

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

BENEFITS

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SR500 Alternator

GCCP 1.2 Control Panel

Cooling System

Certifications

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Full Specifications
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment

Generator Set Specifications +

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 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

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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DOWNLOAD RESOURCES

Electric Power Ratings Guide

D550 GC, C18, 60 Hz 550 ekW Spec Sheet

D250 - D600 GC Enclosure Brochure

GCCP 1.2 Control Panel Data Sheet

GCCP 1.5 Control Panel Data Sheet

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