3512B Diesel Generator Set

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1600 – 1875 kVA at 50 Hz Diesel Genset
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.
Q. Does this generator comply with ISO 8528 guidelines?
A. Yes, the 3512B, like all of our generators, is tested in accordnace the load steps outlined in with ISO 8528, Part 5.

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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 1600 kVA
    Prime Power Rating 1700/1600 kVA
    Speed 1500 rpm
    Standby Rating 1875/1750 kVA
    Voltage 400 to 415 Volts
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 6.69in
    Compression Ratio 15.5:1 HD
    Displacement 3161.03in³
    Displacement - HD 3576in³
    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:

    • 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)
    • ADEM III
    • SCAC
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
    • Fan and belt guards
    • Coolant level sensors
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Flexible fuel lines
    • Secondary fuel filters.
    • Fuel priming pump
    • 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
    • Parts book
    • Operation & Maintenance Manual
    • Lubricating oil
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Fumes disposal
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
    • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE
    • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • RH service
    • SAE standard rotation

    Optional Equipment:

    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Single element filter
    • Heavy duty air cleaner
    • Exhaust mufflers
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • EMCP voltage and current sensing groups
    • CAN2 network equipment
    • Annunciator modules (Local and remote)
    • Customer interface options
    • Load share module options (LV)
    • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
    • Annunciator network equipment
    • Neutral to ground connection
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • Remote annunciator module (Low voltage)
    • Local annunciator modules (Low voltage)
    • Cat connect: Ethernet telematics / Satellite telematics / Cell telematics
    • Governors (MUI-Low voltage)
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • Installed radiators
    • Coolant
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Cooling system attachments
    • IBC isolators
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • Jacket water heater
    • Oversize batteries
    • Battery chargers
    • Charging alternator
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Air starting motor with control and silencer
    • Flexible fittings
    • Mufflers
    • Y Adapters
    • Elbows
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Factory commissioning
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Primary fuel filter
    • Internally excitation
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • RW
    • 6 Leads
    • Space heater kit
    • 1400 and 1600 Frame
    • Pitch 0.6667
    • Low voltage generators 380, 400, 415 Volts 3 Phase, 1500 rpm
    • Generator conversion kits - PM to IE / IE to PM
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
    • 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
    • UL 2200 package
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Standard sump oil pan
    • Lube oil filters
    • Drain GP oil pan
    • Oil level regulator
    • Prelube pump groups
    • Crankcase protection group
    • Crankcase ventilation system
    • Low efficiency isolators
    • Low efficiency isolators puck
    • Low isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • Low voltage - Power connection options
    • Electrically operated circuit breakers
    • Low voltage - Package mounted circuit breakers
    • Low voltage - 1400 and 1600 Frame generators
    • Custom generator TVA report
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Generator fuel consumption test
    • Standard generator TVA report
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Generator test report
    • Standard engine test charge
    • 20 Amp Battery charger
    • 10 Amp Battery charger
    • Electric starting motors
    • Starter cover
    • Batteries, racks and cables
    • Jacket water heater wiring groups
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 35 Amp Battery charger
    • Gold - 36,48, 60, 120 month coverage
    • Cat branded commercial power system
    • Silver - 36 ,48, 60, 120 month coverage
    • Platinum - 24, 36, 48, 60, 120 month coverage

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