3512B (50 Hz) 1360 -1600 kVA

3512B (50 Hz) Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 1360 to 1600 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3512B 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 offer both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.

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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

SR5 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

Cat ECS 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

Certifications

  • IBC seismic certification
  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • EU Declaration of Incorporation
  • EU Eurasian Conformity (EAC)

One Safe Source

  • Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package 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

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Documents & Brochures

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Aingle element canister type air cleaner with service indicator
Air Inlet
  • Air cleaner
Cooling
  • Package mounted radiator (except C175)
Control Panel
  • Emergency stop button
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • Overcurrent (50 / 51)
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • Low coolant level
  • DC volts
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Overspeed
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • 2 Programmable digital outputs
  • RPM
  • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Speed adjust
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • Digital indication for:
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Controls:
  • True RMS AC metering, 3 phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Low oil pressure
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Accessory module data link
  • Coolant temperature
  • Cat ECS 100
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Operating hours
  • Communications
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • kW-hr (total)
  • 6 Programmable digital inputs
  • High coolant temperature
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Lamp test
  • Emergency stop
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
Exhaust
  • Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Fuel priming pump
Control System
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • DC volts
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • High coolant temperature
  • Coolant temperature
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Communications
  • Oil pressure
  • Emergency stop
  • Cat ECS 100
  • Overspeed
  • frequency (Hz)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Warnings/shutdown indicators
  • Speed adjust
  • Lamp test
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • RPM
  • 4 programmable digital inputs
  • Low coolant level
  • Operating hours
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Low oil pressure
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • 4 programmable digital outputs
  • Digital indication for:
Generator
  • IP23 Protection
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Power Termination
  • Busbar
Generator System
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
  • 3 phase brushless, Salient pole
  • 6 Lead
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • NEMA Class H insulation
  • Random wound
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • 3-phase voltage sensing
  • Busbar connections
  • min/max exciter
  • Caterpillar's digital voltage
    regulator (CDVR)
  • RFI suppression
Literature
  • Parts book
  • Operation & Maintenance Manual
Cooling System
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant. (Not included with packages without radiator, installed SF44CTS, shipped loose radiators or heat exchangers)
  • JWAC
  • Coolant level sensors (Not included with packages without radiator)
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • Fan and belt guards
Exhaust System
  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
Generators and Attachments
  • Note: 1800 Frames are form wound, permanent magnet excitation (PMG), with winding temp detectors
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • RFI suppression
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • Min / max exciter limiter
  • Exciter diode monitor
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • 50 Hz models: IEC standard hole pattern
  • Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR) includes:
  • Random wound
  • Generator set packages include: Regulator (CDVR)
  • Reactive droop capability
  • 6 Leads
  • KVAR / PF modes
  • NEMA Class H insulation
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • LV
Governing System
  • Woodward 2301A isochronous governor
Lube System
  • Lubricating oil
  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Fumes disposal
  • Oil drain lines and valve
Mounting System
  • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
Starting / Charging System
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
General
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
  • RH service
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator

Additional information

Offering Type

Generator Set Specifications - Standby Rating

1600/1500 kVA
Generator Set Specifications - Prime Power Rating

1500/1360 kVA
Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Generator Set Specifications - Voltage

380 to 415 Volts
Generator Set Specifications - Frequency

50 Hz
Generator Set Specifications - Speed

1500 rpm
Generator Set Specifications - Duty Cycle

Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Generator Set Specifications - Maximum Rating

1600 kVA
Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating

1360 kVA
Engine Specifications - Engine Model

3512B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Engine Specifications - Bore

170 mm ( 6.69 in )
Engine Specifications - Stroke

190 mm ( 7.48 in )
Engine Specifications - Displacement

51.8 l ( 3161.03 in³ )
Engine Specifications - Compression Ratio

14.0:1
Engine Specifications - Aspiration

TA
Engine Specifications - Fuel System

Electronic Unit Injection
Engine Specifications - Governor Type

ADEM™ A3
Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Minimum

5249 mm ( 206.6 in )
Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Maximum

5469 mm ( 215.3 in )
Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Minimum

1975 mm ( 77.8 in )
Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Maximum

2286 mm ( 90 in )
Generator Set Dimensions - Height - Maximum

2367 mm ( 93.2 in )
Generator Set Dimensions - Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)

11350 kg ( 25010 lb )
Generator Set Dimensions - Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

12180 kg ( 26840 lb )

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