3512B Diesel Generator Set

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3512B Diesel Generator Set

Standby Rating 1875/1750 kVA
Prime Power Rating 1700/1600 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel , Low Emissions
Voltage 400 to 415 Volts
Frequency 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm
Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating 1875/1750 kVA
Prime Power Rating 1700/1600 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel , Low Emissions
Voltage 400 to 415 Volts
Frequency 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Minimum Rating 1600 kVA
Maximum Rating 1875 kVA
Engine Specifications
Engine Model 3512B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 7 in
Stroke 7 in
Stroke - HD 8 in
Displacement 3,161 in³
Displacement - HD 3,576 in³
Compression Ratio 15.5:1 HD
Aspiration TA
Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type ADEM™ A3
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum 213 in
Length - Maximum 217 in
Width - Minimum 90 in
Width - Maximum 90 in
Height - Minimum 95 in
Height - Maximum 95 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 25,620 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 26,530 lb

Cat® Diesel Engine

  • Rugged, durable design with reliable performance proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Certified alternative fuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Renewable Diesel (RD) and Hydrotreated Renewable Diesel (HRD) which meet EN 15940 or ASTM D975 can be used or blended with EN 590 diesel

Cat Generator Set Package

  • Accepts 100% block load in one step
  • Meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance requirements
  • Reliability verified through torsional vibration, fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient performance, and endurance testing

Alternators

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines

Cooling System

  • Cooling systems are available to operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling

EMCP 4 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

Warranty

  • 24 months/1000-hour warranty for Standby and Mission Critical ratings
  • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime and Continuous ratings
  • Extended service protection is available to provide extended coverage options

Worldwide Product Support

  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

Financing

  • Caterpillar offers an array of financial products to help you succeed through financial service excellence
  • Options include loans, finance lease, operating lease, working capital, and revolving line of credit
  • Contact your local Cat dealer for availability in your region
  • Control System
    • EMCP 4.2B
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • High coolant temperature
    • 4 Programmable digital outputs
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • 4 Programmable digital inputs
    • DC volts
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Low coolant level
    • Speed adjust
    • Low oil pressure
    • Communications
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Warnings/shutdown indicators
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • Operating hours
    • Emergency stop
    • Oil pressure
    • Lamp test
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Digital indication for:
    • Overspeed
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • RPM
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Coolant temperature
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Governing System
    • ADEM III
  • Cooling System
    • SCAC
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
    • Fan and belt guards
    • Coolant level sensors
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Flexible fuel lines
    • Secondary fuel filters.
    • Fuel priming pump
  • Generator System
    • RFI suppression
    • Min / max exciter
    • 3 phase brushless, Salient pole
    • Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR)
    • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
    • Random wound
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • 3 Phase voltage sensing
    • Busbar connections
    • 6 Leads
    • NEMA Class H insulation
  • Literature
    • Parts book
    • Operation & Maintenance Manual
  • Lube System
    • Lubricating oil
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Fumes disposal
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • Mounting System
    • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • General
    • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE
    • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • RH service
    • SAE standard rotation
  • Air Inlet System
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Single element filter
    • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust mufflers
  • Generator
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Control System
    • EMCP voltage and current sensing groups
    • CAN2 network equipment
    • Annunciator modules (Local and remote)
    • Customer interface options
    • Load share module options (LV)
    • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
    • Annunciator network equipment
    • Neutral to ground connection
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • Remote annunciator module (Low voltage)
    • Local annunciator modules (Low voltage)
    • Cat connect: Ethernet telematics / Satellite telematics / Cell telematics
    • Governors (MUI-Low voltage)
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
  • Cooling System
    • Installed radiators
    • Coolant
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Cooling system attachments
  • Mounting
    • IBC isolators
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Starting/charging
    • Jacket water heater
    • Oversize batteries
    • Battery chargers
    • Charging alternator
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Air starting motor with control and silencer
  • Exhaust System
    • Flexible fittings
    • Mufflers
    • Y Adapters
    • Elbows
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
  • Factory Support
    • Factory commissioning
  • Fuel System
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Primary fuel filter
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Internally excitation
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • RW
    • 6 Leads
    • Space heater kit
    • 1400 and 1600 Frame
    • Pitch 0.6667
    • Low voltage generators 380, 400, 415 Volts 3 Phase, 1500 rpm
    • Generator conversion kits - PM to IE / IE to PM
  • General
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
    • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
    • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
    • UL 2200 package
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lube System
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Standard sump oil pan
    • Lube oil filters
    • Drain GP oil pan
    • Oil level regulator
    • Prelube pump groups
  • Crankcase System
    • Crankcase protection group
    • Crankcase ventilation system
  • Mounting System
    • Low efficiency isolators
    • Low efficiency isolators puck
    • Low isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Power Connections
    • Low voltage - Power connection options
    • Electrically operated circuit breakers
    • Low voltage - Package mounted circuit breakers
    • Low voltage - 1400 and 1600 Frame generators
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • Custom generator TVA report
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Generator fuel consumption test
    • Standard generator TVA report
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Generator test report
    • Standard engine test charge
  • Starting / Charging System
    • 20 Amp Battery charger
    • 10 Amp Battery charger
    • Electric starting motors
    • Starter cover
    • Batteries, racks and cables
    • Jacket water heater wiring groups
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 35 Amp Battery charger
  • Extended Service Coverage
    • Gold - 36,48, 60, 120 month coverage
    • Cat branded commercial power system
    • Silver - 36 ,48, 60, 120 month coverage
    • Platinum - 24, 36, 48, 60, 120 month coverage
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