3512B (50 Hz) Generator Set

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3512B (50 Hz) Generator Set

Bore 7 in
Displacement (HD) 3,574 in3
Stroke (HD) 8 in
Aspiration TA
Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection
Minimum Rating 1320 kVA
Engine Specifications
Bore 7 in
Displacement (HD) 3,574 in3
Stroke (HD) 8 in
Aspiration TA
Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection
Engine Model 3512B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Displacement - Std 3,161 in³
Stroke - Standard 7 in
Compression Ratio 14.0:1
Governor Type ADEM™ A3
Aspiration TA
Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection
Bore 7 in
Displacement - HD 3,574 in³
Stroke - HD 8 in
Fuel System 7 in
Stroke 7 in
Displacement 3,161 in³
Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating 1320 kVA
Maximum Rating 1625 kVA
Voltage 380 to 415 Volts
Frequency 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Standby Rating 1625/1600/1500 kVA
Prime Power Rating 1500/1360 kVA
Generator Set Dimensions
Height - Maximum 95 in
Length - Maximum 216 in
Width - Maximum 90 in
Length - Minimum 216 in
Width - Minimum 90 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 25,038 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 25,677 lb
Height - Minimum 95 in

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

Cat® Energy Control System (ECS)

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirements
  • Expansion modules and site specific programming for specific customer requirements
  • Graphical touchscreen display
  • Easily upgradeable

Warranty

  • 24 months/1000-hour warranty for Standby and Mission Critical ratings
  • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime and Continuous ratings
  • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime-DCP 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
  • Air Inlet System
    • Aingle element canister type air cleaner with service indicator
  • Air Inlet
    • Air cleaner
  • Cooling
    • Package mounted radiator (except C175)
  • Control Panel
    • Emergency stop button
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • Overcurrent (50 / 51)
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • Low coolant level
    • DC volts
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Overspeed
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • 2 Programmable digital outputs
    • RPM
    • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • Speed adjust
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • Digital indication for:
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Controls:
    • True RMS AC metering, 3 phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Low oil pressure
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Accessory module data link
    • Coolant temperature
    • Cat ECS 100
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Operating hours
    • Communications
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • kW-hr (total)
    • 6 Programmable digital inputs
    • High coolant temperature
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Lamp test
    • Emergency stop
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Fuel
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Fuel priming pump
  • Control System
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • DC volts
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • High coolant temperature
    • Coolant temperature
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Communications
    • Oil pressure
    • Emergency stop
    • Cat ECS 100
    • Overspeed
    • frequency (Hz)
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Warnings/shutdown indicators
    • Speed adjust
    • Lamp test
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • RPM
    • 4 programmable digital inputs
    • Low coolant level
    • Operating hours
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Low oil pressure
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • 4 programmable digital outputs
    • Digital indication for:
  • Generator
    • IP23 Protection
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Generator System
    • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
    • 3 phase brushless, Salient pole
    • 6 Lead
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • NEMA Class H insulation
    • Random wound
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • 3-phase voltage sensing
    • Busbar connections
    • min/max exciter
    • Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR)
    • RFI suppression
  • Literature
    • Parts book
    • Operation & Maintenance Manual
  • Cooling System
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant. (Not included with packages without radiator, installed SF44CTS, shipped loose radiators or heat exchangers)
    • JWAC
    • Coolant level sensors (Not included with packages without radiator)
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
    • Fan and belt guards
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Note: 1800 Frames are form wound, permanent magnet excitation (PMG), with winding temp detectors
    • 3 Phase voltage sensing
    • RFI suppression
    • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • Min / max exciter limiter
    • Exciter diode monitor
    • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
    • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
    • 50 Hz models: IEC standard hole pattern
    • Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR) includes:
    • Random wound
    • Generator set packages include: Regulator (CDVR)
    • Reactive droop capability
    • 6 Leads
    • KVAR / PF modes
    • NEMA Class H insulation
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • LV
  • Governing System
    • Woodward 2301A isochronous governor
  • Lube System
    • Lubricating oil
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Fumes disposal
    • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Mounting System
    • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • General
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
    • RH service
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • Air Inlet System
    • Air inlet protection
    • Remote air inlet adaptors
    • Dual element air cleaners
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust mufflers
  • Generator
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Oversize and premium generators
  • Circuit Breakers
    • Cable entry options
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 and 4000 Amp, 4 pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Busbar connections
    • Center posts busbars
    • Controls packaging - Enclosures
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 and 4000 Amp, 3 pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Optional busbar power connections
    • EMAX breakers connections
    • EMAX Circuit breakers
    • Breaker harnesses
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Control Panels
    • Annunciator modules
    • Customer connection mounting locations
    • Remote speed adjust
    • Local PC monitoring
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • Auxiliary boxes
    • Governors
    • Customer interface options
    • EMCP 4.4
    • Ground (Automatically selected)
    • Mounting group - External box clips
    • Vandle proof panel door
  • Mounting
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • IBC isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Starting/charging
    • Oversize batteries
    • Air starting motor with control and silencer
    • Jacket water heater
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
    • Battery chargers
  • Cooling System
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Optional radiator arrangements
    • Heat exchangers
  • European Certifications
    • European Union certification
    • EU Declaration of Conformity
    • European Directive genset, DoI (Declaration of Incorporation)
    • Eurasian Conformity (EAC) mark
  • Exhaust System
    • Mufflers
    • Muffler mounting kits
    • Through-wall installation kit
    • Flexible fittings
  • Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filter
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Generator conversion
    • 1500 RPM, 380/400/415volts @ 50 Hz, 3 phase, random wound, Permanent magnet excitation (PMG), No. of leads = 6, pitch= 0.6667
    • 1500 RPM, 380/400/415volts @ 50 Hz, 3 phase, Form wound, Permanent magnet excitation (PMG), No. of leads = 6, pitch= 0.6667
    • 1500 RPM, 380/400/415volts @ 50 Hz, 3 phase, random wound, Internal excitation (IE), No. of leads = 6, pitch= 0.6667
    • Space heater
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lube System
    • Oil level reg-1 shallow pan
    • Electric prelube pumps
    • Manual prelube sump pumps
  • Mounting System
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Protection System
    • Explosion relief valves
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • PGS Test report @ 0.80 power factor
    • Neutral ground-LV
    • IBC seismic Certifications
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Neutral grounding connection
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Oversize battery set
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 10 Amp Battery chargers
    • Ether starting aid
    • 24 Volt dual electric starting motor
    • 20 Amp Battery charger
  • General
    • Engine barring group
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