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D550 GC (60 Hz) Generator Set

Maximum Rating

550 ekW

Minimum Rating

550 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

EPA Stationary Emergency

Overview

The D550 GC diesel generator sets were developed to meet your needs in a standby application. Producing reliable power of 550 ekW at 60 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. Our D550 GC generator sets meet EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) certified emissions requirements.

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Specifications

  • Generator Set Specifications
    Spec Value
    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
    Spec Value
    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
    Spec Value
    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

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