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Cat

3412C Generator Set

Maximum Rating

800 ekW

Minimum Rating

635 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel Consumption

Overview

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

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Exterior

360° Exterior view. Double click on the image to zoom in on any area of the product.

Showroom

3412C (60), Virtual Product Tour

Features

Specifications

  • Generator Set Specifications
    Spec Value
    Maximum Rating 800 ekW
    Minimum Rating 635 ekW
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
    Voltage 220 to 480 Volts
    Frequency 60 Hz
    Speed 1800 rpm
    Duty Cycle Standby, Prime
  • Engine Specifications
    Spec Value
    Engine Model 3412C TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Bore 5.4 in
    Stroke 6 in
    Displacement 1648.86 in³
    Compression Ratio 13:00:01
    Aspiration TA
    Fuel System Pump and Lines
    Governor Type ADEM™ A5
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length - Maximum 162.4 in
    Width - Maximum 78.3 in
    Height - Maximum 75 in
    Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 5761 lb
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 13275 lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner, single element canister type
  • Single element canister type

Control Panel

  • High coolant temperature
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Low coolant level
  • Communications:
  • Run/auto/ stop/control
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Generator temperature monitoring module
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Remote CAN annunciator
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • DC volts
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Operating hours.
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Digital I/O module
  • Local annunciator
  • Low oil pressure
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Emergency stop
  • Warning shutdowns:
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Remote Serial annunciator
  • Speed adjust
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Voltage adjust
  • EMCP 4.2B
  • Overspeed
  • coolant temperature
  • Digital Indicator for:
  • RPM
  • Accessory module data link
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Controls:
  • Compatible with the following optional modules:

Cooling System

  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Radiator with guard (sized for 50 degrees C)
  • Fan and belt guards
  • Coolant drain line with valve

Exhaust System

  • Stainless steel exhaust flex with ANSI style outlet flange

Fuel System

  • Primary and Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Water separator

Generator and Attachments

  • 3 Phase sensing
  • SR4B self excited
  • Class F temperature rise
  • VR6B voltage regulator
  • Busbar termination
  • 12 Leads
  • Class H insulation
  • 2:1 Volts/Hz
  • Reactive droop

Governing System

  • Cat electronic governor

Lube System

  • Oil drain line with valve
  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil filter

Mounting System

  • Base, formed steel with linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator

Starting / Charging System

  • Battery with rack, cables
  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • Fuel shutoff solenoid
  • 24 Volt starting motor

General

  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner - Dual element
  • Air cleaner - Heavy element
  • Air cleaner - single element

Certificates

  • EU Certification

Circuit breakers

  • 4 Pole Circuit breakerswith shunt trip
  • 3 Pole Circuit breakers with shunt trip
  • Power terminal strip

Control Panel

  • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
  • Temperature monitoring package
  • Vandal proof panel door
  • Generator running VFC
  • Earth leakage Ground fault relay
  • Common alarm/shutdown relay

Cooling System

  • Jacket water heater
  • Radiator duct flange
  • Radiator removal

Exhaust System

  • Muffler 10 dBA attenuation
  • Manifold and turbocharger guards
  • Muffler 35 dBA attenuation
  • Elbow mounting kit
  • Through wall installation kit

Fuel System

  • Manual fuel transfer pump
  • Automatic fuel transfer system

Generator and Attachments

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

Governing System

  • Electronic load share

Lube System

  • Manual sump pump

Mounting System

  • Fuel tank base (1200 Ltr)

Special Tests / Reports

  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Factory witness test

Starting / Charging system

  • Oversize battery set
  • Battery chargers
  • Heavy duty starting system
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Battery removal

Enclosures

  • DC lighting package
  • Weather protective enclosure (WP)
  • Sound attenuated enclosure (SA)