3512B (50 HZ) W/ Upgradable Package |1320-1750 kVA Diesel Generator

Diesel Generator Sets 3512B (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package 1360 - 1600 kVA

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Key Specs

Standby Rating
1625/1600/1500 kVA
1625/1600/1500 kVA
Prime Power Rating
1500/1360 kVA
1500/1360 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel , Low Emissions
Low Fuel , Low Emissions

Overview

1320 - 1750 kVA Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 1360 to 1625 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.

Benefits

Over 4,000,000,000 Global Operating hours

Proven performance in heavy-duty applications

Over 200,000 Shipped

Since 1981, leading the large engine market

Optimised for 11% Lower Fuel Consumption

Demonstrated savings in operating costs

Product Specifications for 3512B (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package 1360 - 1600 kVA

Standby Rating 1625/1600/1500 kVA 1625/1600/1500 kVA
Prime Power Rating 1500/1360 kVA 1500/1360 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel , Low Emissions Low Fuel , Low Emissions
Voltage 400 to 415 Volts 400 to 415 Volts
Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm 1500 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Minimum Rating 1360 kVA 1360 kVA
Maximum Rating 1625 kVA 1625 kVA
Engine Model 3512B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3512B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69 in 170 mm
Stroke 7.48 in 190 mm
Displacement 3161.03 in³ 51.8 l
Compression Ratio 14.0:1 14.0:1
Aspiration TA TA
Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type ADEM™ A3 ADEM™ A3
Length - Minimum 212.8 in 5404 mm
Length - Maximum 217.1 in 5515 mm
Width - Minimum 90 in 2286 mm
Width - Maximum 90 in 2286 mm
Height - Minimum 94.9 in 2411 mm
Height - Maximum 94.9 in 2411 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 25620 lb 11621 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 26530 lb 12034 kg

3512B (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package 1360 - 1600 kVA Standard Equipment

Control System

  • Warnings/shutdown indicators
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Digital indication for:
  • Lamp test
  • Emergency stop
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Overspeed
  • Low oil pressure
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Low coolant level
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • 4 Programmable digital inputs
  • Operating hours
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Communications
  • Oil pressure
  • Speed adjust
  • DC volts
  • High coolant temperature
  • Coolant temperature
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • RPM
  • EMCP 4.2B
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • 4 Programmable digital outputs
  • Alarm acknowledge

Governing System

  • ADEM III

Cooling System

  • Coolant level sensors
  • SCAC
  • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Fan and belt guards

Exhaust System

  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Dry exhaust manifold

Fuel System

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

Generator System

  • Min / max exciter
  • Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR)
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
  • Busbar connections
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • RFI suppression
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • Random wound
  • 3 phase brushless, Salient pole
  • 6 Leads
  • NEMA Class H insulation

Literature

  • Parts book
  • Operation & Maintenance Manual

Lube System

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

Mounting System

  • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting

General

  • RH service
  • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • SAE standard rotation

3512B (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package 1360 - 1600 kVA Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Dual element air cleaner
  • Single element filter

Exhaust

  • Exhaust mufflers

Generator

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

Control System

  • Generator temperature monitoring
  • Neutral to ground connection
  • Local annunciator modules (Low voltage)
  • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
  • Cat connect: Ethernet telematics / Satellite telematics / Cell telematics
  • Annunciator modules (Local and remote)
  • Load share module options (LV)
  • CAN2 network equipment
  • Governors (MUI-Low voltage)
  • Customer interface options
  • Annunciator network equipment
  • Remote annunciator module (Low voltage)
  • EMCP voltage and current sensing groups

Power Termination

  • Circuit breakers, UL listed
  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

Cooling System

  • Installed radiators
  • Cooling system attachments
  • Water level switch gauges
  • Coolant

Mounting

  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
  • IBC isolators
  • Spring type vibration isolators

Starting/Charging

  • Charging alternator
  • Heavy duty starting system
  • Oversize batteries
  • Air starting motor with control and silencer
  • Jacket water heater
  • Battery chargers

Exhaust System

  • Y Adapters
  • Mufflers
  • Flexible fittings
  • Flange and exhaust expanders
  • Elbows

Factory Support

  • Factory commissioning

Fuel System

  • Primary fuel filter
  • Secondary fuel filters

Generators and Attachments

  • Low voltage generators 380, 400, 415 Volts 3 Phase, 1500 rpm
  • Space heater kit
  • 1400 and 1600 Frame
  • Pitch 0.6667
  • 6 Leads
  • Internally excitation
  • Generator conversion kits - PM to IE / IE to PM
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • RW

General

  • UL 2200 package
  • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
  • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
  • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)

Instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

Lube System

  • Drain GP oil pan
  • Lube oil filters
  • Oil level regulator
  • Standard sump oil pan
  • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Prelube pump groups

Crankcase System

  • Crankcase protection group
  • Crankcase ventilation system

Mounting System

  • Low efficiency isolators
  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Low efficiency isolators puck
  • Low isolators

Power Connections

  • Low voltage - Package mounted circuit breakers
  • Electrically operated circuit breakers
  • Low voltage - 1400 and 1600 Frame generators
  • Low voltage - Power connection options

Special Tests / Reports

  • Standard generator TVA report
  • Standard engine test charge
  • Generator test report
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • Custom generator TVA report
  • Generator fuel consumption test
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

Starting / Charging System

  • Batteries, racks and cables
  • 10 Amp Battery charger
  • Starter cover
  • Electric starting motors
  • Jacket water heaters
  • 20 Amp Battery charger
  • Jacket water heater wiring groups
  • 35 Amp Battery charger

Extended Service Coverage

  • Silver - 36 ,48, 60, 120 month coverage
  • Gold - 36,48, 60, 120 month coverage
  • Cat branded commercial power system
  • Platinum - 24, 36, 48, 60, 120 month coverage

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