3512C (60 HZ) | 1230-1500 kW Diesel Generator

Diesel Generator Sets 3512C (60 Hz)

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Key Specs

Standby Rating
1500 ekW
1500 ekW
Prime Power Rating
1360 ekW
1360 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Certified
U.S. EPA Certified

Overview

1230 - 1500 ekW Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 1230 to 1500 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3512C 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 U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards)

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

BMEP 19% Lower Than Other Brands

Provides great block load capability and durability

Product Specifications for 3512C (60 Hz)

Standby Rating 1500 ekW 1500 ekW
Prime Power Rating 1360 ekW 1360 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Certified U.S. EPA Certified
Voltage 380 to 13800 Volts 380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating 1500 ekW 1500 ekW
Minimum Rating 1230 ekW 1230 ekW
Engine Model 3512C ATAAC, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3512C ATAAC, 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 14.7:1 14.7:1
Aspiration TA TA
Fuel System Electronic unit injection Electronic unit injection
Governor Type ADEM™ A3 ADEM™ A3
Length - Maximum 248.6 in 6319.4 mm
Width - Maximum 89.8 in 2281.2 mm
Height - Maximum 110 in 2794 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 30790 lb 13970 kg

3512C (60 Hz) Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type with service indicator

Air Inlet

  • Air cleaner

Cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

Exhaust

  • Exhaust flange outlet

Fuel

  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Fuel priming pump

Generator

  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • IP23 Protection

Power Termination

  • Busbar

Control Panel

  • Cat ECS Genset controller

Control System

  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Coolant temperature
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • Overcurrent (50 / 51)
  • High coolant temperature
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator (IVR). IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • kW-hr (total)
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • Low oil pressure
  • Cat ECS 100
  • Digital indication for:
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • DC volts
  • 1 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Overspeed
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • 1 programmable digital outputs
  • Communications
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Cat connect
  • Customizable screens
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
  • 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Accessory module data link
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Controls:
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Emergency stop
  • Speed adjust
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • Lamp test
  • RPM
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Low coolant level
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Load histogram feature
  • PLC functionality

Cooling System

  • Coolant level sensors (Not included with packages without radiator)
  • SCAC
  • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Fan and belt guards
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant (Not included with packages without radiator, installed SF44CTS

Exhaust System

  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Dry exhaust manifold

Fuel System

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

Generators and Attachments

  • Medium voltage:
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • High voltage
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
  • Low voltage:
  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • 3 phase brushless, Salient pole
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • 6 Leads
  • Random wound
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Form wound

Governing System

  • ADEM III

Literature

  • Parts book

Lube System

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

Mounting System

  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose

Starting / Charging System

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

General

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

3512C (60 Hz) Optional Equipment

Control Panels

  • EMCP 4.4

Exhaust

  • Exhaust mufflers

Air Inlet System

  • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Single element filter

Generator

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

Cooling System

  • Coolant
  • Standard installed ATAAC radiators
  • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
  • Optional installed radiators
  • Water level switch gauges
  • Standard installed radiators

Power Termination

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

Exhaust System

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

Fuel System

  • Primary fuel filter

General

  • US aid emblem

Mounting

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

Generators and Attachments

  • Differential current transformers (DCT) 15 kV class
  • RW, IE, 6 Leads, Pitch 0.6667
  • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV class
  • 1400, 1600, 2700 Frames
  • Space heater
  • Generator air cleaner
  • Generator conversion from IE to PM
  • Low voltage: 380,440 / 480 Volts, 3 Phase, 1800 rpm

Starting/Charging

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

Instrumentation

  • Wiring GP W/O cyl sensors
  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

Lube System

  • Prelube pumps
  • Oil level regulator
  • Oil drains
  • Lubrication oil in standard sump

Crankcase Protection

  • No explosion relief valves
  • No crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Explosion relief valves
  • Crankcase ventilation system

Mounting System

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

Power Connections

  • Cable entry - right side
  • Center post buss bar
  • Rear power connections
  • Right side power connections
  • 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
  • 1600 ,2000, 2500, 3000, 4000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
  • Left side power connections
  • Six lead, six terminal option
  • 2000, 2500 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
  • Neutral ground connections
  • Grounding groups

Special Tests / Reports

  • Standard engine test charge
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • CSA Certification
  • IBC seismic Certification
  • Fuel consumption test
  • Torsional vibration analysis
  • Generator test report
  • Generator fuel consumption test
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

Starting / Charging System

  • 10 Amp Battery charger
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
  • Engine barring device
  • 35 Amp Battery charger
  • Air starting motor
  • Air pressure regulator
  • Batteries, racks and cables:
  • Jacket water heaters
  • Electric starting motors
  • Starter cover

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