Overview
605 kVA Diesel Generator Set
Producing reliable power 605 kVA at 50 Hz, our DE605 GC generator set powerd by C15 diesel engine designed to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements.
Diesel Generator Sets DE605 GC (50 Hz)
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Maximum Rating
- 605 kVA
- 605 kVA
- Minimum Rating
- 605 kVA
- 605 kVA
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Non Regulated
- Non Regulated
Benefits
Integrated Cat Control System
Designed to match engine and alternator performance
Remote Connectivity 24/7/365 Monitoring
Cat Connect option ensures your generator set is always ready to start and performing as expected
Optimised for 5% Lower Fuel Consumption
Longer run times between fuel fills; reduced operating costs
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 1.3 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
One Safe Source
- Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum performance
- The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
- Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
- Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system
Product Specifications for DE605 GC (50 Hz)
Generator Set Specifications
| Maximum Rating | 605 kVA 605 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 605 kVA 605 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 | C15 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel C15 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel |
| Bore | 5.4 in 137 mm |
| Stroke | 6.8 in 171 mm |
| Displacement | 928 in³ 15.2 l |
| Compression Ratio | 16.1:1 16.1:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | EUI EUI |
| Governor Type | Adem™A4 Adem™A4 |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Length - Maximum | 131 in 3328 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 60.6 in 1540 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 86.1 in 2187 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 8120 lb 3683 kg |
DE605 GC (50 Hz) Standard Equipment
Engine
- Cat® C15 Inline 6 cylinder, 4 stroke diesel
Control Panels
- GCCP 1.1
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Governor
- Mechanical governor
Alternator
- A Frame standard alternator
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Fuel Storage
- Single wall 8 hour fuel tank
Cooling System
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- 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
Fuel
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Air inlet system
- Air cleaner; light duty with disposable element
Generator
- IP23 Protection
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
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
- Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow
Power Termination
- Busbar
Generator and Attachments
- Power center, IP22
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4).
Lube System
- Oil cooler
- Oil drain valves
Mounting System
- Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
DE605 GC (50 Hz) Optional Equipment
Exhaust
- Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
Control panel
- Speed and Voltage adjust potentiometers
- PLG 4G/3G/Ethernet
- Annunciator
- Emergency E-Stop
Enclosure
- Cat GC enclosure
Generator
- Anti-condensation heater
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
- Oversize and premium generators
Electrical Options
- 4 Pole Circuit breaker
- Auxiliary contacts
- Padlockable circuit breaker
- Battery charger
- Wet battery
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
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
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Fuel transfer system controls
- Dual wall fuel tank base
Generator and Attachments
- Oversize A Frame generator
- LC frame CIP generator
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
- Space heaters
- Ingress protection
- LC frame generator
- A Frame generator - IP21 Protection
- CIP A Frame generator
- Oversize LC frame generator
Starting/Charging
- Charging alternator
- Jacket water heater
- Battery chargers
- Oversize batteries
- Heavy duty starting system
- 24 Volt battery with rack and cables
Air inlet system
- Single stage air filter
- Dual element air filter
Certifications
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- EAC Certification
General
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- CSA Certification
- UL 2200 package
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
- Narrow, wide or skid base
Extended service coverage
- 3, 4, 5 and 10 Years
Enclosures
- High ambient sound attenuated enclosures
Exhaust System
- Industrial silencer
- 10 dBA Attenuation silencer
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- End in/end out mufflers - 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
- Flexible exhaust fittings
- 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
- 6 and 8 inch flange GP
- Engine mounted muffler
Lube System
- Manual sump pump
Mounting System
- Narrow skid base - replaces standard fuel tank base
Special Test / Reports
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
Starting / Charging System
- 5 Amp single Battery charger
- Battery disconnect switch
- Jacket water heater
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DE605 GC (50 Hz)
Selected
- Maximum Rating
- 605 kVA
- 605 kVA
- Minimum Rating
- 605 kVA
- 605 kVA
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Non Regulated
- Non Regulated
Electric Power
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- Minimum Rating
- 500 kVA
- 500 kVA
- Maximum Rating
- 550 kVA
- 550 kVA
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- EU III A Certified
- EU III A Certified
Electric Power
DE660 GC (50 Hz)
- Maximum Rating
- 660 kVA
- 660 kVA
- Minimum Rating
- 660 kVA
- 660 kVA
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Non Regulated
- Non Regulated
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