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3512 Generator Set

At a glance data:

Standby Rating:
1250/1100 ekW
Prime Power Rating:
1135/1000 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage:
380 to 13800 Volts

Overview

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating:
1250/1100 ekW
Prime Power Rating:
1135/1000 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage:
380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency:
60 Hz
Speed:
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating:
1250 ekW
Minimum Rating:
890 ekW

Engine Specifications

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

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum:
214.8in
Length - Maximum:
218.8in
Width - Maximum:
77.8in
Height - Maximum:
93.2in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum):
22210lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum):
22650lb

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type with service indicator

air inlet

  • Air cleaner

cooling

  • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • JWAC.

exhaust

  • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Dry exhaust manifold

fuel

  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel priming pump

generator

  • IP23 Protection
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

power termination

  • Busbar

control panel

  • Accessory module data link
  • Features include:
  • Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
  • Coolant temperature
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Low oil pressure
  • DC volts
  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Exciter diode monitor
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • 6 programmable digital inputs
  • Emergency stop
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • DC volts
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • Overspeed
  • IVR includes:
  • RFI suppression
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Package mounted radiator (except C175)
  • Overspeed
  • Emergency stop
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Min / max exciter limiter
  • Speed adjust
  • Operating hours
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Reactive droop capability
  • Customizable screens
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • PLC functionality
  • Digital indication for:
  • RPM
  • High coolant temperature
  • Digital indication for:
  • kW-hr (total)
  • Over/under frequency (81 o / u)
  • Low coolant temperature
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • kW-hr (total)
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • EMCP 4.2B
  • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Low coolant level
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Controls:
  • Generator phase sequence
  • High coolant temperature
  • Communications:
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz)
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Controls:
  • Operating hours
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Lamp test
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator (IVR)
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Lamp test
  • Load histogram feature
  • Coolant temperature
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Overcurrent (50 / 51)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • KVAR/PF modes
  • Engine cycle crank
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • 2 Programmable digital outputs
  • Low oil pressure
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • EMCP 4 Genset controller
  • RPM
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Low coolant level
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • EMCP4.2 controller includes:

cooling system

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

exhaust system

  • Dry exhaust manifold.
  • Exhaust flange outlet

fuel system

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

generators and attachments

  • LV
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • 3 phase brushless, Salient pole
  • 1800 Frames are Form wound, Permanent magnet excitation (PMG), with winding temperature detectors
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
  • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR)
  • CDVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • 6 Lead
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry. 50 Hz models: IEC standard hole pattern
  • Random wound

governing system

  • Woodward 2301A isochronous governor

lube system

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

mounting system

  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting

starting / charging system

  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor

generator and attachments

  • Random wound
  • LV
  • 6 Lead
  • 3 phase brushless, Salient pole

general

  • Right hand servicing
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Optional Equipment

exhaust

  • Exhaust mufflers

air inlet system

  • Air inlet protection
  • Air cleaner - Dual element
  • Remote air inlet adapters

generator

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

circuit breakers

  • Breaker harnesses
  • EMAX breaker connections
  • EMAX breakers
  • Enclosures - Control packaging
  • Cable entry options
  • Low voltage, IEC standard hole
  • Optional busbar power connections
  • Busbar connections

power termination

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

control panels

  • Annunciator modules
  • Customer interface options
  • Auxiliary box
  • Mounting group - External box clips
  • Governors
  • Generator temperature monitoring

cooling system

  • Heat exchangers
  • 3512 MUI 1500 Radiators PGS
  • Water level switch gauges

mounting

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

certificates

  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • Eurasian Conformity (EAC) mark
  • European union certification
  • European Directive genset, DoI (Declaration of Incorporation)

starting/charging

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

exhaust system

  • Flexible fittings
  • Mufflers
  • Through wall installation kit

fuel system

  • Primary fuel filter

generators and attachments

  • Space heater kit
  • Generator conversions - IE and PM

instrumentation

  • Pyrometers

lube system

  • Oil level reg-1 shallow pan
  • Manual prelube sump pumps
  • Electric prelube pumps

mounting system

  • Vibration isolator options

protection system

  • Explosion relief valves

special tests / reports

  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Neutral ground - LV
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • IBC seismic Certification
  • Neutral grounding connection

starting / charging system

  • Battery chargers (10 and 20 amp)
  • Battery sets - 24 Volt, dry
  • Electric starting motors - Dual 24 Volt
  • Charging alternators
  • Jacket water heaters
  • Starting aids

general

  • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
  • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
  • Engine barring group - installed
  • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
  • CSA Certification
  • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
  • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
  • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
  • UL 2200 package
  • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
  • EEC Declaration of Conformity
Cat Switchgear

Cat Switchgear

Standby Rating:
1250/1100 ekW
Prime Power Rating:
1135/1000 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage:
380 to 13800 Volts