3512C Generator Set

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3512C Generator Set

Standby Rating1500 ekW
Prime Power Rating1360 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Certified
Voltage380 to 13800 Volts
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Standby Rating
1500 ekW
Prime Power Rating
1360 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Certified
Voltage
380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating
1500 ekW
Minimum Rating
1230 ekW
Engine Model
3512C ATAAC, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
7.48in
Displacement
3161.03in³
Compression Ratio
14.7:1
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type
™ A3" data-metric=""> ADEM A3
Length - Minimum
222.2in
Length - Maximum
221.2in
Width - Minimum
89.7in
Width - Maximum
89.7in
Height - Minimum
104.4in
Height - Maximum
104.4in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
28971lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
28971lb
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
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
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