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Cat

3512 with Upgradeable Package

Standby Rating

1250/1100 ekW

Prime Power Rating

1135/1000 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel Consumption

Overview

Producing reliable power from 890 to 1250 eKW 60 Hz, our 3512 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We’ve designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. Generator sets are optimized for low fuel consumption.

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Features

Specifications

  • Generator Set Specifications
    Spec Value
    Standby Rating 1250/1100 ekW
    Prime Power Rating 1135/1000 ekW
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
    Voltage 380 to 480 Volts
    Frequency 60 Hz
    Speed 1800 rpm
    Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
    Maximum Rating 1250 ekW
    Minimum Rating 890 ekW
  • Engine Specifications
    Spec Value
    Engine Model 3512A, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Bore 6.69 in
    Stroke 7.48 in
    Displacement 3161.03 in³
    Compression Ratio 13.5:1
    Aspiration TA
    Fuel System MUI
    Governor Type Woodward
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length - Maximum 203.5 in
    Width - Maximum 79.3 in
    Height - Maximum 92 in
    Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 22099 lb
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 22540 lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type with service indicator

Control Panel

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

Cooling System

  • Coolant level sensors (Not included with packages without radiator)
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Fan and belt guards
  • JWAC
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant. (Not included with packages without radiator, installed SF44CTS, shipped loose radiators or heat exchangers)
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant. (Not included with packages without radiator, installed SF44CTS, shipped loose radiators or heat exchangers)

Exhaust

  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)

Fuel System

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

Generators and Attachments

  • Internal excitation (IE) or Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • 6 Lead
  • LV
  • 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • Random wound
  • NEMA Class H insulation
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • KVAR/PF modes
  • Exciter diode monitor
  • Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR) includes:
  • RFI suppression
  • Reactive droop capability
  • Min / max exciter limiter
  • Note: 1800 Frames are form wound, permanent magnet excitation (PMG), with winding temp detectors
  • Generator set packages include: Regulator (CDVR)
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing

Governing System

  • Woodward 2301A isochronous governor

Lube System

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

Mounting System

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

Starting / Charging System

  • 24-Volt electric starting motor
  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • 50 Amp Charging alternator
  • Battery disconnect switch

General

  • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
  • SAE standard rotation
  • RH service
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Single stage air cleaners
  • Dual element air filters

Circuit breakers

  • 2000, 2500, 3200 and 4000 Amp, 4 pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers

Control Panels

  • Remote custom annunicator
  • CAN2 network equipment
  • Modbus monitoring of packages
  • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
  • Local discrete I/O package
  • Vandle proof panel door
  • Cat connect
  • Load share module options
  • First local annunciator

Cooling System

  • Coolant
  • Water level gauge
  • Optional radiator arrangements

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust flexible fittings
  • Industrial grade (15 db) mufflers
  • Exhaust elbows
  • Exhaust Y Adapters

Generators and Attachments

  • Space heater control
  • Space heater
  • Generator conversion
  • Space heater
  • Space heater control
  • 1500 RPM, 380/400/415volts @ 50 Hz, 3 phase, random wound, Permanent magnet excitation (PMG), No. of leads = 6, pitch= 0.6667
  • 1500 RPM, 380/400/415volts @ 50 Hz, 3 phase, Form wound, Permanent magnet excitation (PMG), No. of leads = 6, pitch= 0.6667

Lube System

  • Oil level regulator
  • Lube oil
  • Primary fuel systems
  • Prelube sump pump
  • Oil level regulator

Special Tests / Reports

  • Gensets vibration analysis
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • PKG factory test report
  • Standard genset TVA report
  • Standard engine test charge
  • Fuel consumption test
  • Generator test report
  • Standard engine test charge
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • Torsional vibration analysis
  • Generator test report

Crankcase System

  • Protection systems
  • Ventilation system
  • Protection systems
  • Ventilation system

Batteries and Battery Housing

  • Battery chargers - 10, 20 and 35 amp
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
  • Battery chargers - 10, 20 and 35 amp
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry

Mounting System

  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Puck style low efficiency lsolators
  • IBC vibration isolators
  • Spring type vibration isolators

Instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

Protection System

  • Explosion relief valves

Starting / Charging Systems

  • Oversize battery set
  • Jacket water heater
  • Electric starting motors
  • Jacket water heaters
  • 24 Volt dual electric starting motor
  • Starter cover

General

  • Barring devices

Power Connection System

  • Breaker power connections
  • EMCP voltage and current sensing groups
  • Center post busbars

Circuit breaker - LV Packages

  • Electronically operated circuit breakers
  • Right hand power connections