D500 GC (60 Hz) Generator Set

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Duty Cycle Standby
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Stationary Emergency
Frequency 60 Hz
Maximum Rating 500 ekW
Minimum Rating 500 ekW
Speed 1800 RPM
Voltage 480 to 600 Volts
Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Bore 5.4in
Compression Ratio 16.1:1
Displacement 928in³
Engine Model Cat® C15 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Fuel System MEUI
Governor Type ADEM™A4
Stroke 6.8in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 10346.3lb
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 8280.6lb
Height - Maximum 101.7in
Height - Minimum 2034in
Length - Maximum 189.6in
Width - Maximum 64.2in

Standard Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner - Non-Canister, Disposable
    • Turbocharger
    • Aftercooler core
  • Control Panel
    • GCCP 1.2
  • Cooling System
    • Blower fan and fan drive with guards
    • Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
    • Radiator sight gauge
    • Coolant drain valve.
    • Thermostats and housing.
    • Radiator, Package mounted.
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold; dry
  • Fuel System
    • Engine fuel transfer pump
    • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter, spin on
    • Integral Tank Base, 24 Hrs, UL142
    • Fuel cooler
    • Fuel priming pump
  • Generator Set
    • All protective devices and control functions simulated and checked
    • Factory tested to design specifications at full load conditions
    • Complete system designed & built at ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities
  • Generators And Generator Attachments
    • Easy access to AVR and terminals
    • Standard winding protection for non-harsh environments with relative humidity ? 95%
    • IP23 protection
    • 6 leads
    • Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch (600V uses Internal Excitation)
    • Terminal Box, IP22 RHS Facing, Bottom Cable Entry
    • Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
    • Insulation, Class H
  • Governing System
    • Cat Electronic Governor (ADEM A4)
  • Lube System
    • Shallow oil pan.
    • Oil filter, spin on.
    • Oil drain with valve.
    • Lubricating Oil, CK-4 (10W-30)
    • Oil cooler
    • Oil filler and dipstick.
    • Fumes disposal to front of radiator.
  • 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 - High water temperature
    • Safety Shutoff - Overspeed
    • Safety Shutoff - Low Oil Pressure
  • Starting/charging System
    • 24V,45 amp charging alternator.
    • 24-volt electric starting motor.
  • General
    • Lifting Eyes
    • Vibration damper.
    • Parts Book

Optional Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air Cleaner (Non-Canister Disposable)
  • Bases, Mounting & Fuel Tanks
    • Audio & Visual Fuel Alarm (@90% Fuel Level)
    • Wide Base - Skid
    • 5 gallon Spill Containment
    • Fuel Tank Fill Pipe & Lockable Cap
    • Overfill Prevention Valve
    • Integral Tank Base, 24 Hrs, UL142
  • Exhaust
    • Industrial, Residential, Critical Mufflers
  • Circuit Breaker
    • Auxiliary Contacts
    • 600A LSI
    • 600A LS/I
    • 1200A LSI
    • 1200A LS/I
    • 400A LSI
    • 800A LSI
    • 800A LS/I
    • 400A LS/I
  • Control System
    • Twist Release, Red Button Emergency Stop
    • Ground Fault Relay
    • 20A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
    • Volt Free Contacts
    • Product Link Remote Monitoring hardware
    • Audible Alarm Gp
    • 16 -light NFPA 99/110 Annunciator
    • 100A Load Center
  • Enclosures
    • E-Stop
    • AC & DC Source Lights
    • Sound Attenuated Level 2 Enclosure (White)
  • Exhaust System
    • Manifold & Turbocharger Guards
    • 8" Muffler - 25 dBA Attenuation
    • Flexible Exhaust Connection
  • Generator
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Excitation: [ ] Permanent Magnet Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
    • Permanent Magnet Generator
    • Space Heater
  • Starting System
    • Jacket Water Heater
    • Battery Charger (UL Certified)
    • Oversize Battery Set, 1400 CCA, 200 amp/hr.
    • Standard Battery Set: 1000 CCA, 90 amp/hr.
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • General
    • CSA Certification
    • Extended Service Coverage
    • Generator Test Report
    • UL2200 Certification
    • CSA Certification
    • UL 2200 package
  • Lube System
    • Manual sump pump
  • Mounting System
    • Narrow skid base - replaces standard fuel tank base