DG500 Gas Generator Sets

Gas Generator Sets DG500 (3-Phase)

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Key Specs

Frequency
60 Hz
60 Hz
Natural Gas Rating
500 ekW
500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency and Non-Emergency Application
U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency and Non-Emergency Application

Overview

500 kW Natural Gas Generator Set

The Cat® spark-ignited lean burn generator for stationary standby, demand response and limited time power (LTP) applications offer reliable power with best in class fuel efficiency, lower footprint and cleaner exhausts. The abilitity to operate even at very low fuel inlet pressures makes it best suited for a range of applications

Benefits

Up to 1414 skVA @30% Voltage Dip

Able to start large connected motors loads during a power outage

EPA Certified

Complies with emission standards required for local permits

Alternator Features Class H Insulation

Highest classification ensures alternator durability

Product Specifications for DG500 (3-Phase)

Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Natural Gas Rating 500 ekW 500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency and Non-Emergency Application U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency and Non-Emergency Application
RPM 1800 1800
Fuel Type Natural Gas Natural Gas
Voltage 208 - 600 VAC 208 - 600 VAC
Engine Model Cat® CG18 In-line 6, 4-cycle Natural Gas Cat® CG18 In-line 6, 4-cycle Natural Gas
Fuel System Gas mixer, Venturi Gas mixer, Venturi
Aspiration Turbocharged - Air-to-Air Aftercooled Turbocharged - Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Governor Type Electronic Electronic
Displacement 1106.3 in³ 18.1 l
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Bore 5.7 in 145 mm
Stroke 7.2 in 183 mm
Length 154 in 3581 mm
Width 73 in 1854 mm
Height 82 in 2083 mm
Weight 10721 lb 4863 kg

DG500 (3-Phase) Standard Equipment

Exhaust

  • Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded

Fuel System

  • Gas train with Zero Pressure regulator
  • ECU controlled shutdown solenoid
  • Airfuel Ratio Control, Venturi type Air-Gas mixer, throttle controlled valve

Controls

  • EMCP 4.2B
  • Integrated Voltage Regulator (IVR)

Telematics

  • PL444 Product link 4G LTE Telematics

Generator

  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • SR5

Governing

  • Electronic Governing

Starting/Charging

  • 24V starting motors

General

  • Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails are gloss black
  • Operation and maintenance manuals
  • Parts book

DG500 (3-Phase) Optional Equipment

Air Inler

  • Air inlet adapters

Cooling

  • Inlet/Outlet connections

Exhaust

  • Flexible fitting
  • Elbow, Flange
  • Muffler and spark-arresting muffler with companion flanges
  • Exhaust expander

Telematics

  • PLG 601 & 641 Product link Telematics

Generator

  • Permanent Mangnet Excitation
  • Low voltage extension box
  • Generator air filter
  • European bus bar
  • Cable access box

Enclocures

  • Sound Attenuated and Weather Protective

Starting/Charging

  • Jacket water heater
  • Space Heaters
  • Charging alternator
  • Battery with cable and rack (shipped loose)
  • Battery charger
  • Oversized battery

General

  • Engine barring group
  • EEC D.O.I and other certifications
  • Crankcase explosion relief valve

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