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DE500 GC (50 Hz) | 500 kVA Diesel Generator

Diesel Generator Sets DE500 GC

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Key Specs

Maximum Rating
500 kVA
500 kVA
Minimum Rating
500 kVA
500 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Non Regulated
Non Regulated

Overview

500 kVA Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power 500 kVA at 50 Hz, our DE500 GC generator set powerd by C13 diesel engine designed to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements.

Benefits

Integrated Cat® Product Link™ Control System

  • Track Genset Health and Operation Parameters
  • Genset Utilization and Performance Tracking

Remote Connectivity 24/7/365 Monitoring

Cat Connect option ensures your generator set is always ready to start and perform as expected

Optimised for 5% Lower Fuel Consumption

Longer run times between fuel fills; reduced operating costs

Product Specifications for DE500 GC

Maximum Rating 500 kVA 500 kVA
Minimum Rating 500 kVA 500 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Non Regulated Non Regulated
Voltage 380 to 415 Volts 380 to 415 Volts
Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm 1500 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby Standby
Engine Model C13 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel 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 15.8:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel System EUI EUI
Governor Type Adem™A4 Adem™A4
Length - Maximum 122 in 3100 mm
Width - Maximum 52.7 in 1338 mm
Height - Maximum 85.4 in 2168 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 6446 lb 2924 kg

DE500 GC 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

DE500 GC 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

Alternator

  • Space heater
  • AVR

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

Exhaust System

  • Industrial silencer
  • 10 dBA Attenuation silencer

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

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