Overview
217 kVA Diesel Generator Set
Producing reliable power of 217 kVA at 50 Hz, our DE220 GC diesel generator set is designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements.
Diesel Generator Sets DE220 GC (50 Hz)
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Maximum Rating
- 217 kVA
- 217 kVA
- Minimum Rating
- 217 kVA
- 217 kVA
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Non Regulated
- Non Regulated
Benefits
Saves up to 18% Installed Space
Requires less space for installation; leaves more room for your on-going operations
Logs Up to 250 Events
GCCP auto mains control panel provides access to historical alarms and operating indicators
One piece roof, sloped 1° Prevents water accumulation
Enclosure designed to be waterproof for reliability and durability
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 DE220 GC (50 Hz)
Generator Set Specifications
| Maximum Rating | 217 kVA 217 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 217 kVA 217 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 Specifications
| Engine Model | C7.1 I-6, 4-Cycle Diesel C7.1 I-6, 4-Cycle Diesel |
| Bore | 4.1 in 105 mm |
| Stroke | 5.3 in 135 mm |
| Displacement | 427.8 in³ 7 l |
| Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 16.0:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Air To Air Charge Cooled Turbocharged Air To Air Charge Cooled |
| Fuel System | Inline Inline |
| Governor Type | Mechanical Mechanical |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Length - Maximum | 130.9 in 3325 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 44.6 in 1134 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 65.6 in 1666 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 4261.5 lb 1933 kg |
DE220 GC (50 Hz) Standard Equipment
Engine
- C7.1, Inline 6 cylinder, 4 stroke diesel
Control Panels
- GCCP 1.1
Enclosure
- Cat GC enclosure
Alternator
- A Frame standard alternator
Governor
- Mechanical governor
Fuel Storage
- Single wall 8 hour fuel tank
Air, Cooling & Exhaust
- Enclosure silencer
General
- Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
DE220 GC (50 Hz) 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
- High fuel level alarm
- Low fuel level alarm
- Low fuel level shutdown
- Single wall tank with containment
Genset Control
- Earth leakage
- Volt free contacts for common alarm
- Volt free contacts for genset running
- Battery charger
- Panel mounted audible alarm
- Earth fault
- Emergency stop with key
- USB to RS485 Communications device
- Coolant heater
- Low coolant level shutdown
- Battery
- Standby Pack (Smart Jacket water heater, Battery charger)
Circuit breaker
- 4 Pole Circuit breaker 200A
- 4 Pole Circuit breaker 250A
- 3 Pole Circuit breaker 630A
- 3 Pole Circuit breaker 200A
- 3 Pole Circuit breaker 250A
- 4 Pole Circuit breaker 400A
- 4 Pole Circuit breaker 630A
- 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
Global Certifications
- Certification for CIS
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Electric Power
DE220 GC (50 Hz)
Selected
- Maximum Rating
- 217 kVA
- 217 kVA
- Minimum Rating
- 217 kVA
- 217 kVA
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Non Regulated
- Non Regulated
Electric Power
C7.1 (60 Hz)
- Maximum Rating
- 175 ekW
- 175 ekW
- Minimum Rating
- 120 ekW
- 120 ekW
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Non Regulated
- Non Regulated
Electric Power
C7.1 (50 Hz)
- Maximum Rating
- 220 kVA
- 220 kVA
- Minimum Rating
- 135 kVA
- 135 kVA
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Non Regulated, EU Stage IIIA
- Non Regulated, EU Stage IIIA
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