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3512 Generator Set

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  • 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
SR5 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
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
Cooling System
  • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
  • Telecom Lab of China (TLC)
  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • EU Declaration of Incorporation
  • Eurasian Conformity
One Safe Source
  • Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package 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
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
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
SR5 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
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
Cooling System
  • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
  • Telecom Lab of China (TLC)
  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • EU Declaration of Incorporation
  • Eurasian Conformity
One Safe Source
  • Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package 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
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
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Engine Specifications

Bore
6.69in
Displacement
3161.03in3
Stroke
7.48in
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct Unit Injection
Engine Model
3512 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
Governor Type
Woodward
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct Unit Injection
Bore
6.69in
Displacement
3161.03in³
Stroke
7.48in
Fuel System
7.48in

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating
1000 kVA
Maximum Rating
1400 kVA
Voltage
380 to 415 Volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Standby Rating
1400/1250 kVA
Prime Power Rating
1275/1150 kVA

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum
93.2in
Length - Maximum
206.6in
Width - Maximum
77.8in
Length - Minimum
202.7in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
22650lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
23170lb

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner; single element canister type with service indicator
  • Control Panel
    • EMCP4.2B controls includes: Emergency stop pushbutton
    • RPM
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • EMCP4.2B controller includes:
    • Accessory module data link
    • 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Communications:
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Over/under frequency (81 o / u)
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • Speed adjust
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Overcurrent (50 / 51)
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • 6 programmable digital inputs
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Generator phase sequence
    • 2 Programmable digital outputs
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Controls:
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Lamp test
    • Coolant temperature
    • Engine cycle crank
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • Digital indication for:
    • High coolant temperature
    • Low oil pressure
    • Overspeed
    • Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • DC volts
    • Operating hours
    • Low coolant level
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Emergency stop
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Cooling System
    • JWAC
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant. (Not included with packages without radiator, installed SF44CTS, shipped loose radiators or heat exchangers)
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
    • Fan and belt guards
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Coolant level sensors (Not included with packages without radiator)
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Secondary fuel filters
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Generator set packages include: Regulator (CDVR)
    • 6 Lead
    • Min / max exciter limiter
    • LV
    • Reactive droop capability
    • Random wound
    • Exciter diode monitor
    • KVAR/PF modes
    • NEMA Class H insulation
    • 50 Hz models: IEC standard hole pattern
    • Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR) includes:
    • Note: 1800 Frames are form wound, permanent magnet excitation (PMG), with winding temp detectors
    • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
    • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
    • 3 Phase voltage sensing
    • RFI suppression
  • Governing System
    • Woodward 2301A isochronous governor
  • Lube System
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Fumes disposal
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Lubricating oil
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • Mounting System
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
    • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Starting / Charging System
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • Battery disconnect switch
  • General
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • SAE standard rotation
    • RH service
    • Flywheel and Flywheel housing - SAE No. 00

Optional Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Remote air inlet adaptors
    • Air inlet protection
    • Dual element air cleaners
  • Circuit Breakers
    • EMAX Circuit breakers
    • Center posts busbars
    • EMAX breakers connections
    • Breaker harnesses
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 and 4000 Amp, 4 pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Controls packaging - Enclosures
    • Cable entry options
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 and 4000 Amp, 3 pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Optional busbar power connections
    • Busbar connections
  • Control Panel
    • Auxiliary boxes
    • Customer connection mounting locations
    • Ground (Automatically selected)
    • Vandle proof panel door
    • Customer Interface options
    • Mounting group - External box clips
    • Remote speed adjust
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • Governors
    • Annunciator Modules
    • Local PC monitoring
  • Cooling System
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Heat exchangers
    • Optional radiator arrangements
  • European Certifications
    • EU Declaration of Conformity
    • Eurasian Conformity (EAC) mark
    • European Directive genset, DoI (Declaration of Incorporation)
    • European Union Certification
  • Exhaust System
    • Through-wall installation kit
    • Muffler mounting kits
    • Mufflers
    • Flexible fittings
  • Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filter
  • Generators And Attachments
    • 380 / 400 / 415 Volts @ 50 Hz, 3 phase, Form wound, Permanent magnet excitation (PMG), No. of leads = 6, pitch= 0.6667
    • 380/400/415volts @ 50 Hz, 3 phase, random wound, Permanent magnet excitation (PMG), No. of leads = 6, pitch= 0.6667
    • Generator conversion
    • 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
    • Electric prelube pumps
    • Oil level reg-1 shallow pan
    • Manual prelube sump pumps
  • Mounting System
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
  • Protection System
    • Explosion relief valves
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • Neutral grounding connection
    • IBC seismic Certifications
    • Neutral ground-LV
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Starting / Charging Systems
    • Ether starting aid
    • 24 Volt dual electric starting motor
    • 20 Amp Battery charger
    • Oversize battery set
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 10 Amp Battery chargers
  • General
    • Engine barring group

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Engine Model
3512 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Voltage
380 to 415 Volts
Maximum Rating
1400 kVA
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Engine Model
C1.1, In-line 4 4-cycle diesel
Voltage
110 to 415 Volts
Maximum Rating
9.5 kVA
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Engine Model
C1.1, In-line 4, 4-cycle diesel
Voltage
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Maximum Rating
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