3512B (50 Hz) Generator Set

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    Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Low Emissions
    Frequency 50 Hz
    Maximum Rating 1875 kVA
    Minimum Rating 1600 kVA
    Prime Power Rating 1700/1600 kVA
    Speed 1500 rpm
    Standby Rating 1875/1750 kVA
    Voltage 380 to 415 Volts
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 6.69in
    Compression Ratio 15.5:1 HD
    Displacement 3576in³
    Displacement - HD 3576in³
    Engine Model 3512B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection
    Governor Type ADEM™ A3
    Stroke 8.46in
    Stroke - HD 8.46in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 27132lb
    Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 27132lb
    Height - Maximum 95.3in
    Height - Minimum 95.3in
    Length - Maximum 224.8in
    Length - Minimum 224.8in
    Width - Maximum 90in
    Width - Minimum 90in

    Standard Equipment:

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

    Optional Equipment:

    • Dual element air cleaners
    • Remote air inlet adaptors
    • Air inlet protection
    • Exhaust mufflers
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Cable entry options
    • Optional busbar power connections
    • EMAX breakers connections
    • Center posts busbars
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 and 4000 Amp, 3 pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Breaker harnesses
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 and 4000 Amp, 4 pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Controls packaging - Enclosures
    • Busbar connections
    • EMAX Circuit breakers
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC isolators
    • Annunciator modules
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • Vandle proof panel door
    • Auxiliary boxes
    • Mounting group - External box clips
    • Ground (Automatically selected)
    • Remote speed adjust
    • Local PC monitoring
    • Customer connection mounting locations
    • EMCP 4.4
    • Governors
    • Customer interface options
    • Oversize batteries
    • Air starting motor with control and silencer
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Jacket water heater
    • Charging alternator
    • Battery chargers
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Heat exchangers
    • Optional radiator arrangements
    • European Directive genset, DoI (Declaration of Incorporation)
    • EU Declaration of Conformity
    • European Union certification
    • Eurasian Conformity (EAC) mark
    • Through-wall installation kit
    • Mufflers
    • Muffler mounting kits
    • Flexible fittings
    • Primary fuel filter
    • Generator conversion
    • 1500 RPM, 380/400/415volts @ 50 Hz, 3 phase, random wound, Permanent magnet excitation (PMG), No. of leads = 6, pitch= 0.6667
    • Space heater
    • 1500 RPM, 380/400/415volts @ 50 Hz, 3 phase, Form wound, Permanent magnet excitation (PMG), No. of leads = 6, pitch= 0.6667
    • 1500 RPM, 380/400/415volts @ 50 Hz, 3 phase, random wound, Internal excitation (IE), No. of leads = 6, pitch= 0.6667
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
    • Oil level reg-1 shallow pan
    • Manual prelube sump pumps
    • Electric prelube pumps
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • Explosion relief valves
    • PGS Test report @ 0.80 power factor
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • IBC seismic Certifications
    • Neutral ground-LV
    • Neutral grounding connection
    • 24 Volt dual electric starting motor
    • Oversize battery set
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Ether starting aid
    • 20 Amp Battery charger
    • 10 Amp Battery chargers
    • Engine barring group

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