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Cat
3412C Generator Set
Overview
Photos
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3412C Front Left -
3412C Front Right -
3412C Rear Right -
3412C Rear Left
360° View
Exterior
360° Exterior view. Double click on the image to zoom in on any area of the product.
Showroom
3412C (50), Virtual Product Tour
Features
Cat Generator Set Package
- Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
- Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
- Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements
Cat Generator Set Package
- Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
- Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
- Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements
Cat Diesel Engine
- Reliable, rugged, durable design
- Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
- Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
Cat Diesel Engine
- Reliable, rugged, durable design
- Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
- Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
SR500 Alternator
- Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
- Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
- Robust Class H insulation
SR500 Alternator
- Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
- Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
- Robust Class H insulation
EMCP 4 Control Panel
- User-friendly interface and navigation
- Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
- Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements
EMCP 4 Control Panel
- User-friendly interface and navigation
- Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
- Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements
Cooling System
- Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
- Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Cooling System
- Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
- Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- EU Declaration of Incorporation
- Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
Certifications
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- EU Declaration of Incorporation
- Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
One Safe Source
- Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum performance
- The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
- Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
- Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system
One Safe Source
- Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum performance
- The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
- Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
- Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system
Worldwide Product Support
- Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
- Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements
Worldwide Product Support
- Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
- Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements
Specifications
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Generator Set Specifications
Spec Value Maximum Rating 900 kVA Minimum Rating 680 kVA Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption Voltage 380 to 415 Volts Frequency 50 Hz Speed 1500 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 13:01 Aspiration TA Fuel System Pump and Lines Governor Type ADEM™ A5 -
Generator Set Dimensions
Spec Value Length - Maximum 162.4 in Width - Minimum 75 in Width - Maximum 78.3 in Height - Maximum 75 in Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 12039 lb Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 13030 lb
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner, single element canister type with service indicator
Control Panel
- EMCP 4.2B
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Features include:
- Voltage adjust
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- Accessory module data link
- Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
- Speed adjust
- Low coolant temperature
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Environmental sealed front face
- Generator temperature monitoring module
- DC volts
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- High coolant temperature
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Communications
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- Compatible with the following optional modules:
- Low coolant level
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Digital I/O module
- 6 programmable digital inputs
- Low oil pressure
- Remote Serial annunciator
- Engine cycle crank
- Local annunciator
- Digital indication for:
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Generator phase sequence
- Emergency stop
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- Run/auto/ stop/control
- Operating hours
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Frequency (Hz)
- coolant temperature
- Overspeed
- 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- kW-hr (total)
- 2 Programmable digital outputs
- Remote CAN annunciator
- Overcurrent (50 / 51)
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- RPM
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
Cooling System
- Radiator with guard (Sized for 50 degrees C)
- Coolant level shutdown
- Coolant drain line with valve, piped to edge of base
- Fan and belt guards
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
Exhaust System
- Stainless steel exhaust flex with ANSI style outlet flange, gasket, bolts and mating weld flange, shipped loose
Fuel System
- Primary and Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
- Flexible fuel lines terminated on base
- Water seperator
Generator and Attachments
- 2:1 Volts/Hz
- Busbar termination
- 3-phase sensing
- Class H insulation
- Reactive droop
- VR6 voltage regulator
- SR4B self excited
- 12 Leads
- Class F temperature rise
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor
Lube System
- Oil drain line with valve, piped to edge of base
- Lubricating oil
- Oil filter
- Fumes disposal, piped to front of radiator
Mounting System
- Base, formed steel with linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
Starting / Charging System
- 45 amp Charging alternator
- Battery with rack, cables
- Fuel shutoff solenoid
- 24 volt starting motor
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Heavy duty air cleaners
- Dual element air cleaners
- Open element air cleaners
Circuit breakers
- 1600 Amp, 3 pole, Non-UL, 100% rated, 24 volt DC shunt trip
- 1250, 1600 Amp, 3 pole, IEC 100% rated, 24 volt DC shunt trip
Control Panel
- Generator temperature monitoring package
- EMCP 4.4
- First local annunicators
- Vandal proof panel door
- Remote custom annunicator
- EMCP 4.3
- Local discrete I/O package
- Common alarm/shutdown relay
- Ground fault relay
- Generator running VFC
Cooling System
- Radiator duct flange
- Jacket water heaters
European Certifications
- Eurasian Conformity (EAC) mark
Exhaust System
- Through wall installation kit
- Mufflers
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- Elbow kit
Generator and Attachments
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Space heater
- Digital voltage regulator
- Oversize and premium generators
Lube System
- Manual sump pump
Mounting System
- Fuel tank base (1200 ltr)
Special Tests / Reports
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
Starting / Charging
- Oversize batteries
- Battery chargers
- Battery disconnect switch
- Heavy duty starting system
Governing System
- Electronic load share
Cat Switchgear
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