Overview
45 ekW Diesel Generator Set
Producing reliable power of 45 ekW at 60 Hz, our DE50 GC diesel generator set is designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements.
Diesel Generator Sets C3.3 (60 Hz) | DE50 GC
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- Maximum Rating
- 45 ekW
- 45 ekW
- Duty Cycle
- Standby
- Standby
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Non Regulated
- Non Regulated
Benefits
Logs Up to 250 Events
GCCP auto mains control panel provides alarm and operating indicator history
Reliability tested for 500 Hours
Emergency power you can count on when it is needed
Saves up to 20% Installed Space
Requires less space for installation; leaves more room for your on-going operations
Features At A Glance
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 55°C (131°F)
- Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
- CE Certification Available
- CIS Certification Available
Product Specifications for C3.3 (60 Hz) | DE50 GC
Generator Set Specifications
| Maximum Rating | 45 ekW 45 ekW |
| Duty Cycle | Standby Standby |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Non Regulated Non Regulated |
| Voltage | 220 to 480 Volts 220 to 480 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Minimum Rating | 45 ekW 45 ekW |
Engine Specifications
| Engine Model | Cat® C3.3, In-line 3, 4-cycle diesel Cat® C3.3, In-line 3, 4-cycle diesel |
| Bore | 4.1 in 105 mm |
| Stroke | 5 in 127 mm |
| Displacement | 201.4 in³ 3.3 l |
| Compression Ratio | 17.25:1 17.25:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Inline Inline |
| Governor Type | Mechanical Mechanical |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Length - Maximum | 89.7 in 2278 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 35.4 in 900 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 52 in 1322 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 1031 lb 2273 kg |
C3.3 (60 Hz) | DE50 GC Standard Equipment
Engine
- C3.3, Inline 3 cylinder, 4 stroke diesel
Genset Control
- GCCP 1.1
Governor
- Mechanical governor
Alternator
- A Frame standard alternator
Fuel Storage
- Single wall 8 hour fuel tank
Enclosure
- Cat GC enclosure
Air, Cooling & Exhaust
- Enclosure silencer
General
- Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
C3.3 (60 Hz) | DE50 GC Optional Equipment
Certification
- Certificate of Conformance
- Australia, CIS, Gulf Certification
Auxiliary Supply Voltage
- 120V
Alternator Requirements
- Space heater
Fuel Storage
- Dual wall 8 hour fuel tank
- Single wall tank with containment
- Low fuel level shutdown
- Low fuel level alarm
- High fuel level alarm
Genset Control
- Battery charger
- Volt free contacts for common alarm
- Volt free contacts for genset running
- Earth leakage
- Earth fault
- USB to RS485 Communications device
- Emergency stop with key
- Panel mounted audible alarm
- Coolant heater
- Standby Pack (Smart Jacket water heater, Battery charger)
- Battery
- Low coolant level shutdown
Circuit breaker
- 3 Pole Circuit breaker 63A
- 3 Pole Circuit breaker 80A
- 3 Pole Circuit breaker 100A
- 3 Pole Circuit breaker 125A
- 3 Pole Circuit breaker 160A
- 3 Pole Circuit breaker 200A
- 4 Pole Circuit breaker 63A
- 4 Pole Circuit breaker 80A
- 4 Pole Circuit breaker 100A
- 4 Pole Circuit breaker 125A
- 4 Pole Circuit breaker 160A
- 4 Pole Circuit breaker 200A
- Circuit breaker padlock
- Neutral earth link
- Overload via alarm switch on breaker
Testing & Packaging
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- PGS Test report @ 0.8PF
Package
- Open Set
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- Duty Cycle
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- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
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