3512B (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package 1600-1875 kVA

3512B Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 1600 to 1875 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.

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

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

Certifications

  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • EU Declaration of Incorporation
  • Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
  • Telecommunication Lab of China

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

World Wide 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

Standard Equipment

Control System
  • EMCP 4.2B
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • High coolant temperature
  • 4 Programmable digital outputs
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • 4 Programmable digital inputs
  • DC volts
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Low coolant level
  • Speed adjust
  • Low oil pressure
  • Communications
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Warnings/shutdown indicators
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Operating hours
  • Emergency stop
  • Oil pressure
  • Lamp test
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Digital indication for:
  • Overspeed
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • RPM
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Coolant temperature
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
Governing System
  • ADEM III
Cooling System
  • SCAC
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • Fan and belt guards
  • Coolant level sensors
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
Exhaust System
  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Flexible fuel lines
  • Secondary fuel filters.
  • Fuel priming pump
Generator System
  • RFI suppression
  • Min / max exciter
  • 3 phase brushless, Salient pole
  • Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR)
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
  • Random wound
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • Busbar connections
  • 6 Leads
  • NEMA Class H insulation
Literature
  • Parts book
  • Operation & Maintenance Manual
Lube System
  • Lubricating oil
  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Fumes disposal
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Integral lube Oil cooler
Mounting System
  • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
General
  • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • RH service
  • SAE standard rotation

Additional information

Offering Type

Generator Set Specifications - Standby Rating

1875/1750 kVA

Generator Set Specifications - Prime Power Rating

1700/1600 kVA

Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel , Low Emissions

Generator Set Specifications - Voltage

400 to 415 Volts

Generator Set Specifications - Frequency

50 Hz

Generator Set Specifications - Speed

1500 rpm

Generator Set Specifications - Duty Cycle

Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous

Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating

1600 kVA

Generator Set Specifications - Maximum Rating

1875 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 - Stroke - HD

215 mm ( 8.46 in )

Engine Specifications - Displacement

51.8 l ( 3161.03 in³ )

Engine Specifications - Displacement - HD

58.56 l ( 3576 in³ )

Engine Specifications - Compression Ratio

15.5:1 HD

Engine Specifications - Aspiration

TA

Engine Specifications - Fuel System

Electronic Unit Injection

Engine Specifications - Governor Type

ADEM™ A3

Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Minimum

5404 mm ( 212.8 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Maximum

5515 mm ( 217.1 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Minimum

2286 mm ( 90 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Maximum

2286 mm ( 90 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Height - Minimum

2411 mm ( 94.9 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Height - Maximum

2411 mm ( 94.9 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)

11621 kg ( 25620 lb )

Generator Set Dimensions - Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

12034 kg ( 26530 lb )

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