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3512B (50 Hz) 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
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  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
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  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
  • Robust Class H insulation
Cat ECS 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
  • IBC seismic certification
  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • EU Declaration of Incorporation
  • EU Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
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
Cat ECS 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
  • IBC seismic certification
  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • EU Declaration of Incorporation
  • EU Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
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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Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating
1875/1750 kVA
Prime Power Rating
1700/1600 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage
380 to 415 Volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating
1875 kVA
Minimum Rating
1600 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
3512B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
8.46in
Displacement
3576in³
Displacement - HD
3576in³
Compression Ratio
15.5:1 HD
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type
ADEM™ A3
Stroke - HD
8.46in

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum
206.6in
Length - Maximum
215.3in
Width - Minimum
77.8in
Width - Maximum
90in
Height - Maximum
93.2in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
25010lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
26840lb

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Aingle element canister type air cleaner with service indicator
  • Air Inlet
    • Air cleaner
  • Cooling
    • Package mounted radiator (except C175)
  • Control Panel
    • Speed adjust
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • Operating hours
    • Accessory module data link
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • DC volts
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • RPM
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Controls:
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • High coolant temperature
    • 2 Programmable digital outputs
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Overspeed
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Lamp test
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Emergency stop
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • Cat ECS 100
    • Low oil pressure
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • Digital indication for:
    • Overcurrent (50 / 51)
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Emergency stop button
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • 6 Programmable digital inputs
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Low coolant level
    • Communications
    • Coolant temperature
    • True RMS AC metering, 3 phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Fuel
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Fuel priming pump
  • Control System
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • Cat ECS 100
    • Lamp test
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • 4 programmable digital inputs
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Low coolant level
    • Overspeed
    • frequency (Hz)
    • Engine cycle crank
    • DC volts
    • Coolant temperature
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Communications
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • RPM
    • Warnings/shutdown indicators
    • Digital indication for:
    • Oil pressure
    • Low oil pressure
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Speed adjust
    • Emergency stop
    • 4 programmable digital outputs
    • Operating hours
    • High coolant temperature
  • Generator
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
    • IP23 Protection
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Generator System
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • NEMA Class H insulation
    • Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR)
    • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
    • 3-phase voltage sensing
    • Busbar connections
    • min/max exciter
    • Random wound
    • 3 phase brushless, Salient pole
    • RFI suppression
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • 6 Lead
  • Literature
    • Operation & Maintenance Manual
    • Parts book
  • Cooling System
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
    • Fan and belt guards
    • JWAC
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant. (Not included with packages without radiator, installed SF44CTS, shipped loose radiators or heat exchangers)
    • Coolant level sensors (Not included with packages without radiator)
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Fuel System
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Generators And Attachments
    • 6 Leads
    • Note: 1800 Frames are form wound, permanent magnet excitation (PMG), with winding temp detectors
    • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
    • KVAR / PF modes
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Generator set packages include: Regulator (CDVR)
    • RFI suppression
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • NEMA Class H insulation
    • 50 Hz models: IEC standard hole pattern
    • Reactive droop capability
    • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
    • Exciter diode monitor
    • Min / max exciter limiter
    • Random wound
    • 3 Phase voltage sensing
    • LV
    • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR) includes:
  • Governing System
    • Woodward 2301A isochronous governor
  • Lube System
    • Lubricating oil
    • Fumes disposal
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • 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
    • RH service
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00

Optional Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Dual element air cleaners
    • Remote air inlet adaptors
    • Air inlet protection
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust mufflers
  • Generator
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Circuit Breakers
    • Cable entry options
    • Optional busbar power connections
    • EMAX breakers connections
    • Center posts busbars
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 and 4000 Amp, 3 pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Breaker harnesses
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 and 4000 Amp, 4 pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Controls packaging - Enclosures
    • Busbar connections
    • EMAX Circuit breakers
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Mounting
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC isolators
  • Control Panels
    • Annunciator modules
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • Vandle proof panel door
    • Auxiliary boxes
    • Mounting group - External box clips
    • Ground (Automatically selected)
    • Remote speed adjust
    • Local PC monitoring
    • Customer connection mounting locations
    • EMCP 4.4
    • Governors
    • Customer interface options
  • Starting/charging
    • Oversize batteries
    • Air starting motor with control and silencer
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Jacket water heater
    • Charging alternator
    • Battery chargers
  • Cooling System
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Heat exchangers
    • Optional radiator arrangements
  • European Certifications
    • European Directive genset, DoI (Declaration of Incorporation)
    • EU Declaration of Conformity
    • European Union certification
    • Eurasian Conformity (EAC) mark
  • Exhaust System
    • Through-wall installation kit
    • Mufflers
    • Muffler mounting kits
    • 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
    • Space heater
    • 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
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lube System
    • Oil level reg-1 shallow pan
    • Manual prelube sump pumps
    • Electric prelube 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
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • IBC seismic Certifications
    • Neutral ground-LV
    • Neutral grounding connection
  • Starting / Charging System
    • 24 Volt dual electric starting motor
    • Oversize battery set
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Ether starting aid
    • 20 Amp Battery charger
    • 10 Amp Battery chargers
  • General
    • Engine barring group

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Engine Model
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Voltage
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Maximum Rating
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