3512B Diesel Generator Set

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The 3512B generator set has been developed for a wide range of applications, from emergency standby installations such as healthcare and datacenters to continuously powering remote installations. The packages can be optimized for performance that matters to you with either low emissions or low fuel consumption versions available. Backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty, Cat generator sets will provide the reliability and durability you expect.

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Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel , Low Emissions
Frequency 50 Hz
Maximum Rating 1875 kVA
Minimum Rating 1320 kVA
Prime Power Rating 1700/1600/1500/1360 kVA
Speed 1500 rpm
Standby Rating 1875/1750/1625/1500 kVA
Voltage 400 to 415 Volts
Aspiration TA
Bore 6.69in
Compression Ratio 14.0:1 Std 15.5:1 HD
Displacement 3161.03in
Displacement - HD 3573.55in³
Engine Model 3512B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type ADEM��A3
Stroke 7.48in
Stroke - HD 8.46in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 26530lb
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 25620lb
Height - Maximum 94.9in
Height - Minimum 94.9in
Length - Maximum 217.1in
Length - Minimum 212.8in
Width - Maximum 90in
Width - Minimum 90in

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
    • Bus bar connections
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • RFI suppression
    • 3 Phase voltage sensing
    • Internal Excitation
    • Random wound
    • 3 phase brushless, salient pole
    • 6 Leads
    • NEMA Class H insulation
  • Literature
    • English
  • 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

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 yemperature 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 modules (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 isolator
  • 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
    • 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 isolator
    • 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 covers
    • 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