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3512B Diesel Generator Set

At a glance data:

Standby Rating:
1625/1600/1500 kVA
Prime Power Rating:
1500/1360 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel , Low Emissions
Voltage:
400 to 415 Volts

Overview

The 3512B generator set has been developed for a wide range of applications, from emergency standby installations such as healthcare and datacenters to continuously powering remote installations. The packages can be optimized for performance that matters to you with either low emissions or low fuel consumption versions available. Backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty, Cat generator sets will provide the reliability and durability you expect.

Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating:
1625/1600/1500 kVA
Prime Power Rating:
1500/1360 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:
1360 kVA
Maximum Rating:
1625 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
3512B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore:
6.69in
Stroke:
7.48in
Displacement:
3161.03in³
Compression Ratio:
14.0:1
Aspiration:
TA
Fuel System:
Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type:
ADEM™ A3

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum:
212.8in
Length - Maximum:
217.1in
Width - Minimum:
90in
Width - Maximum:
90in
Height - Minimum:
94.9in
Height - Maximum:
94.9in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum):
25620lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum):
26530lb

Standard Equipment

control system

  • Warnings/shutdown indicators
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Digital indication for:
  • Lamp test
  • Emergency stop
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Overspeed
  • Low oil pressure
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Low coolant level
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • 4 Programmable digital inputs
  • Operating hours
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Communications
  • Oil pressure
  • Speed adjust
  • DC volts
  • High coolant temperature
  • Coolant temperature
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • RPM
  • EMCP 4.2B
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • 4 Programmable digital outputs
  • Alarm acknowledge

governing system

  • ADEM III

cooling system

  • Coolant level sensors
  • SCAC
  • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Fan and belt guards

exhaust system

  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Dry exhaust manifold

fuel system

  • Flexible fuel lines
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Secondary fuel filters.
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator

generator system

  • Min / max exciter
  • Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR)
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
  • Busbar connections
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • RFI suppression
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • Random wound
  • 3 phase brushless, Salient pole
  • 6 Leads
  • NEMA Class H insulation

literature

  • Parts book
  • Operation & Maintenance Manual

lube system

  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Fumes disposal
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Lubricating oil
  • Integral lube Oil cooler

mounting system

  • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting

general

  • RH service
  • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • SAE standard rotation

Optional Equipment

air inlet system

  • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Dual element air cleaner
  • Single element filter

exhaust

  • Exhaust mufflers

generator

  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • Oversize and premium generators
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Anti-condensation heater

control system

  • Generator temperature monitoring
  • Neutral to ground connection
  • Local annunciator modules (Low voltage)
  • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
  • Cat connect: Ethernet telematics / Satellite telematics / Cell telematics
  • Annunciator modules (Local and remote)
  • Load share module options (LV)
  • CAN2 network equipment
  • Governors (MUI-Low voltage)
  • Customer interface options
  • Annunciator network equipment
  • Remote annunciator module (Low voltage)
  • EMCP voltage and current sensing groups

power termination

  • Circuit breakers, UL listed
  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

cooling system

  • Installed radiators
  • Cooling system attachments
  • Water level switch gauges
  • Coolant

mounting

  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
  • IBC isolators
  • Spring type vibration isolators

starting/charging

  • Charging alternator
  • Heavy duty starting system
  • Oversize batteries
  • Air starting motor with control and silencer
  • Jacket water heater
  • Battery chargers

exhaust system

  • Y Adapters
  • Mufflers
  • Flexible fittings
  • Flange and exhaust expanders
  • Elbows

factory support

  • Factory commissioning

fuel system

  • Primary fuel filter
  • Secondary fuel filters

generators and attachments

  • Low voltage generators 380, 400, 415 Volts 3 Phase, 1500 rpm
  • Space heater kit
  • 1400 and 1600 Frame
  • Pitch 0.6667
  • 6 Leads
  • Internally excitation
  • Generator conversion kits - PM to IE / IE to PM
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • RW

general

  • UL 2200 package
  • 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
  • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)

instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

lube system

  • Drain GP oil pan
  • Lube oil filters
  • Oil level regulator
  • Standard sump oil pan
  • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Prelube pump groups

crankcase system

  • Crankcase protection group
  • Crankcase ventilation system

mounting system

  • Low efficiency isolators
  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Low efficiency isolators puck
  • Low isolators

power connections

  • Low voltage - Package mounted circuit breakers
  • Electrically operated circuit breakers
  • Low voltage - 1400 and 1600 Frame generators
  • Low voltage - Power connection options

special tests / reports

  • Standard generator TVA report
  • Standard engine test charge
  • Generator test report
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • Custom generator TVA report
  • Generator fuel consumption test
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

starting / charging system

  • Batteries, racks and cables
  • 10 Amp Battery charger
  • Starter cover
  • Electric starting motors
  • Jacket water heaters
  • 20 Amp Battery charger
  • Jacket water heater wiring groups
  • 35 Amp Battery charger

extended service coverage

  • Silver - 36 ,48, 60, 120 month coverage
  • Gold - 36,48, 60, 120 month coverage
  • Cat branded commercial power system
  • Platinum - 24, 36, 48, 60, 120 month coverage
Cat Switchgear

Cat Switchgear

Standby Rating:
1625/1600/1500 kVA
Prime Power Rating:
1500/1360 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel , Low Emissions
Voltage:
400 to 415 Volts