DE500S GC (60 Hz) Generator Set

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

Features

  • Cat Generator Set Package

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Certifications

    • CE Certification Available
    • CIS Certification Available
  • One Safe Source

    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

    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

Units for specifications

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating 500 ekW
Minimum Rating 500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Non Regulated
Voltage 220 to 480 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 RPM
Duty Cycle Standby

Engine Specifications

Engine Model 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
Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel System EUI
Governor Type 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

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
DE500S GC

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