3512C Generator Set

3512C Generator Set

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

  • Standby Rating 1500 ekW

  • Prime Power Rating 1360 ekW

  • Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Certified

  • Voltage 380 to 13800 Volts

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Product Specifications

Specifications

Generator Set Specifications

  • Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous

  • Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Certified

  • Frequency 60 Hz

  • Maximum Rating 1500 ekW

  • Minimum Rating 1230 ekW

  • Prime Power Rating 1360 ekW

  • Speed 1800 rpm

  • Standby Rating 1500 ekW

  • Voltage 380 to 13800 Volts

Engine Specifications

  • Aspiration TA

  • Bore 6.69in

  • Compression Ratio 14.7:1

  • Displacement 3161.03in³

  • Engine Model 3512C ATAAC, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

  • Fuel System Electronic unit injection

  • Governor Type ADEM™ A3

  • Stroke 7.48in

Generator Set Dimensions

  • Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 30790lb

  • Height - Maximum 110in

  • Length - Maximum 248.6in

  • Width - Maximum 89.8in

Features

Equipment

Standard Equipment

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type with service indicator

  • Air cleaner

  • Package mounted radiator

  • Exhaust flange outlet

  • Secondary fuel filters

  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator

  • Fuel priming pump

  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

  • IP23 Protection

  • Busbar

  • Cat ECS Genset controller

  • Alarm acknowledge

  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)

  • Reverse power (kW) (32)

  • Coolant temperature

  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)

  • Overcurrent (50 / 51)

  • High coolant temperature

  • Environmental sealed front face

  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)

  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)

  • Volts (L-L & L-N)

  • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator (IVR). IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor

  • kW-hr (total)

  • kW (per phase, average & percent)

  • Low oil pressure

  • Cat ECS 100

  • Digital indication for:

  • Engine cool-down timer

  • Generator mounted - rear facing

  • DC volts

  • 1 programmable relay outputs (Form C)

  • Overspeed

  • kVAr-hr (total)

  • 1 programmable digital outputs

  • Communications

  • Power factor (per phase & average)

  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)

  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy

  • Cat connect

  • Customizable screens

  • Low coolant temperature

  • Over/under voltage (27 / 59)

  • 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)

  • Accessory module data link

  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:

  • Failure to start (overcrank)

  • Amps (per phase & average)

  • Auto/start/stop control

  • Controls:

  • Engine cycle crank

  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)

  • Programmable protective relaying functions:

  • Text alarm/event descriptions

  • Emergency stop

  • Speed adjust

  • Number of I/O varies on options selected

  • Lamp test

  • RPM

  • 24 Volt DC operation

  • Emergency stop pushbutton

  • Low coolant level

  • Frequency (Hz)

  • Generator phase sequence

  • Load histogram feature

  • PLC functionality

  • Coolant level sensors (Not included with packages without radiator)

  • SCAC

  • Radiator fan and fan drive

  • Coolant drain line with valve

  • Fan and belt guards

  • Caterpillar extended life coolant (Not included with packages without radiator, installed SF44CTS

  • Flanged faced outlet(s)

  • Dry exhaust manifold

  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator

  • Secondary fuel filters

  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose

  • Fuel priming pump

  • Medium voltage:

  • Internal excitation (IE)

  • High voltage

  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)

  • Winding temperature detectors

  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)

  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry

  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry

  • Low voltage:

  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)

  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)

  • NEMA standard hole pattern

  • 3 phase brushless, Salient pole

  • NEMA standard hole pattern

  • 6 Leads

  • Random wound

  • NEMA standard hole pattern

  • Form wound

  • ADEM III

  • Parts book

  • Gear type lube oil pump

  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick

  • Fumes disposal

  • Lubricating oil

  • Oil drain lines and valve

  • Integral lube Oil cooler

  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose

  • 45 Amp Charging alternator

  • Battery and battery rack w/cables

  • Battery disconnect switch

  • 24 Volt electric starting motor

  • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00

  • SAE standard rotation

  • Right hand servicing

  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator

Optional Equipment

  • EMCP 4.4

  • Exhaust mufflers

  • Heavy duty air cleaner

  • Single element filter

  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)

  • Oversize and premium generators

  • Internal excitation (IE)

  • Anti-condensation heater

  • Coolant

  • Standard installed ATAAC radiators

  • Optional installed ATAAC radiators

  • Optional installed radiators

  • Water level switch gauges

  • Standard installed radiators

  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

  • Circuit breakers, UL listed

  • Flanges

  • Flange and exhaust expanders

  • Y Adapters

  • Flexible fittings

  • Elbows

  • Mufflers

  • Primary fuel filter

  • US aid emblem

  • IBC isolators

  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts

  • Spring type vibration isolators

  • Differential current transformers (DCT) 15 kV class

  • RW, IE, 6 Leads, Pitch 0.6667

  • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV class

  • 1400, 1600, 2700 Frames

  • Space heater

  • Generator air cleaner

  • Generator conversion from IE to PM

  • Low voltage: 380,440 / 480 Volts, 3 Phase, 1800 rpm

  • Jacket water heater

  • Air starting motor with control and silencer

  • Battery chargers

  • Charging alternator

  • Heavy duty starting system

  • Oversize batteries

  • Wiring GP W/O cyl sensors

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

  • Prelube pumps

  • Oil level regulator

  • Oil drains

  • Lubrication oil in standard sump

  • No explosion relief valves

  • No crankcase explosion relief valves

  • Explosion relief valves

  • Crankcase ventilation system

  • Puck style low efficiency isolators

  • IBC vibration isolators

  • Spring type vibration isolators

  • Cable entry - right side

  • Center post buss bar

  • Rear power connections

  • Right side power connections

  • 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers

  • 1600 ,2000, 2500, 3000, 4000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers

  • Left side power connections

  • Six lead, six terminal option

  • 2000, 2500 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers

  • Neutral ground connections

  • Grounding groups

  • Standard engine test charge

  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor

  • CSA Certification

  • IBC seismic Certification

  • Fuel consumption test

  • Torsional vibration analysis

  • Generator test report

  • Generator fuel consumption test

  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

  • 10 Amp Battery charger

  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry

  • Engine barring device

  • 35 Amp Battery charger

  • Air starting motor

  • Air pressure regulator

  • Batteries, racks and cables:

  • Jacket water heaters

  • Electric starting motors

  • Starter cover