Specifications
| Frequency | 50.0 Hz |
|---|---|
| Standby power | 440 kW |
| Standby kVA | 550 |
| Prime power | 400 kW |
| Controller | DSE7320 |
| Oil capacity | 62.0 L |
| Alternator | Leroy-Somer TAL047C (4-pole, Class H-F insulation) |
| Phase | 3 |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
| Coolant capacity | 58 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 5360×1650×2250 mm |
| Dry weight | 4846 kg |
| Sound level | 81.0 dBA @ 7 m |
| Fuel tank | 708.0 L |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 62.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 58.0 L |
| Displacement | 15.2 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
Filters for the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG2
2Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.
| System | Filter | Description | Cross-references | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | P551808 | Lube Filter, Spin-On Full Flow | PERKINS 4587260, NAPA 7792, BALDWIN B7299, CLAAS 0000900651 | KuduParts $80.00 |
| Fuel filter | P551311 | Fuel Filter, Spin-On Secondary | PERKINS 4650996, BALDWIN BF7587, TAMROCK 019854051, LOESING 025133 | KuduParts $147.00 FridayParts $151.84 |
Same engine, other brands
4 brandsThe Perkins 2506A-E15TAG2 in this set also powers 5 generator sets sold under 4 other brands. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.
| Brand | Models |
|---|---|
| FG Wilson | P500P3, P550E3 |
| AKSA | AD550 |
| Perkins | ERP-500S |
| Pramac | P550-1 |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG2| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | ||||
| Fuel filter | Replaceable Element | — | |||
| Oil filter | 6 / In Line | — | 1500 hr | ||
| Battery | — | ||||
| Belt | Paper Element 18" | — | |||
| Coolant | 1000.0 L | — | |||
| Oil | Replaceable Element | — | |||
| Spark plug | Replaceable Element | — |
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Caps CP550-TP1?
The Caps CP550-TP1 is rated 440 kW standby (550.0 kVA).
What engine does the Caps CP550-TP1 use?
The Caps CP550-TP1 is powered by the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG2 engine.
What is the oil capacity of the Caps CP550-TP1?
The Perkins 2506A-E15TAG2 engine in the Caps CP550-TP1 has an oil capacity of 62.0 liters.
How much coolant does the Caps CP550-TP1 hold?
The Caps CP550-TP1 cooling system holds 58 liters (15.3 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the continuous rating of the Caps CP550-TP1?
The Caps CP550-TP1 is rated 400 kW prime (500 kVA), against 440 kW standby.
What is the sound level of the Caps CP550-TP1?
The Caps CP550-TP1 is rated at 81.0 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
How much does the Caps CP550-TP1 weigh?
The Caps CP550-TP1 has a dry weight of 4846 kg (10683 lb).
What size fuel tank does the Caps CP550-TP1 have?
The Caps CP550-TP1 has a 708 liter (187 US gallon) fuel tank.
What alternator comes on the Caps CP550-TP1?
The Caps CP550-TP1 uses a Leroy-Somer TAL047C alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H-F.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 50% | 53.0 | 14.0 |
| Prime | 75% | 76.0 | 20.08 |
| Prime | 100% | 100.0 | 26.42 |
| Standby | 110% | 111.0 | 29.32 |
Available documents
This page was generated from the 2 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.