3512B Diesel Generator Set

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Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Frequency 60 Hz
Maximum Rating 1500 ekW
Minimum Rating 1230 ekW
Prime Power Rating 1360/1275 ekW
Speed 1800 rpm
Standby Rating 1500/1400 ekW
Voltage 380 to 13800 Volts
Aspiration TA
Bore 6.69in
Compression Ratio 14.0:1 Std 15.5:1 HD
Displacement 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
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 25090lb
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 24430lb
Height - Maximum 93.2in
Length - Maximum 221.9in
Width - Maximum 90in

Standard Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner; single element canister type with service indicator
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust flange outlet
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Generator
    • IP23 Protection
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Control Panel
    • Cat ECS Genset controller
  • Control System
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Lamp test
    • Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
    • Digital indication for:
    • DC volts
    • PLC functionality
    • Speed adjust
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)?
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Emergency stop
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • RPM
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Accessory module data link
    • Low coolant level
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • Low oil pressure
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Cat ECS 100
    • Controls:
    • High coolant temperature
    • Communications
    • Number of I/O varies on options selected
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Customizable screens
    • 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
    • Load histogram feature
    • 1 Programmable digital outputs
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • Overspeed
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Coolant temperature
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • Cat connect
    • Overcurrent (50 / 51)
  • Cooling System
    • Package mounted radiator
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
    • Fan and belt guards
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant (Not included with packages without radiator, installed SF44CTS
    • Coolant level sensors (Not included with packages without radiator)
    • SCAC
  • Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Low voltage:
    • Random wound
    • 6 Leads
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    • High voltage
    • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
    • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Medium voltage:
    • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
    • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Form wound
    • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
    • Internal excitation (IE)
  • Governing System
    • ADEM III
  • Literature
    • Parts book
  • Lube System
    • Lubricating oil
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Fumes disposal
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Mounting System
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • 45 Amp Charging alternator
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • General
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
    • Right hand servicing
    • SAE standard rotation

Optional Equipment:

  • Control Panels
    • Remote monitoring software
    • Digital I/O module
    • EMCP 4.4
    • Load share module
    • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust mufflers
    • Flanges
    • Elbows
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Mufflers
    • Y Adapters
    • Flexible fittings
  • Generator
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Anti-condensation heater
  • Air Inlet System
    • Heavy duty air cleaner
    • Single element filter
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Cooling System
    • Standard installed radiators
    • Optional installed radicators
    • Coolant
    • Water level switch gauges
  • Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filter
  • General
    • UL 2200 package
    • EEC Declaration of Conformity
    • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
    • CSA Certification
    • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
    • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
    • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
    • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
    • US aid emblem
    • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
  • Generators And Attachments
    • 1400, 1600, 2700 Frames
    • Generator conversion from IE to PM
    • Space heater
    • RW, IE, 6 Leads, Pitch 0.6667
    • Low voltage: 380,440 / 480 Volts, 3 Phase, 1800 rpm
    • Differential current transformers (DCT) 15 kV class
    • Generator air cleaner
    • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV class
  • Mounting
    • IBC isolators
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Starting/charging
    • Air starting motor with control and silencer
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
    • Oversize batteries
    • Battery chargers
    • Jacket water heater
  • Instrumentation
    • Wiring GP W/O cyl sensors
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lube System
    • Lubrication oil in standard sump
    • Oil drains
    • Prelube pumps
    • Oil level regulator
  • Crankcase Protection
    • Explosion relief valves
    • No crankcase explosion relief valves
    • Crankcase ventilation system
    • No explosion relief valves
  • Mounting System
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Power Connections
    • 2000, 2500 Amp, 4 Pole, IECrated Circuit breakers
    • Cable entry - right side
    • Grounding groups
    • Left side power connections
    • 1600 ,2000, 2500, 3000, 4000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Rear power connections
    • Neutral ground connections
    • 6 Leads, 6 terminal option
    • Right side power connections
    • Center post buss bar
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • Generator test report
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Standard engine test charge
    • CSA Certification
    • Torsional vibration analysis
    • Generator fuel consumption test
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • IBC seismic Certification
    • Fuel consumption test
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Batteries, racks and cables:
    • Air starting motor
    • 35 Amp Battery charger
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Starter cover
    • 10 Amp Battery charger
    • Engine barring device
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Electric starting motors
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21:55 29 Feb 24
Dalton was very helpful, The road construction, however, was not! 😂I would rather have to sand paper an alligators @$$ in a phone booth that to get in that mess again.
Michael BirrenMichael Birren
14:58 24 Feb 24
I purchased a used C-15 from a customer of Greg Pool was a running take out. I picked up the engine from the Greg Pool Cat near Nags Head NC. They started they had done all service on this engine stated the hours and all items replaced during the life of engine under their care. I just recently put the engine in my boat after 2 years of building the vessel I find that everything they said about the engine was a LIE!!! Turbo was Bad, After cooler was not updated to the newer version for the C-15 it was missing a terminal Resistor that was clearly stolen off the engine which created a major issue with start up upon installation. Greg Pool Caterpillar stated the hours at 3300 we find out there were 5700 hours. I didn’t do a start up or test run which I regret because i was dealing with a Caterpillar dealer i thought i could trust them. Clearly not Buyers Be Ware if your dealing with Greg Pool Caterpillar in NC. I have 3 of the C-15 engines in my Work boats here in Tampa Fl and my Cat dealership here is Ring power who have done an amazing job to get me going with this Engine. I am very Disappointed in The Caterpillar company for allowing such A dealership to exist.
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21:06 25 Aug 23
They had all my parts for my 3208 Cat.Friendly folks at parts counter.
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