3512B Diesel Generator Set

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1230 – 1500 kW at 60Hz Diesel Genset
Our industrial diesel generators produce reliable power from 1230 to 1500 kW at 60 Hz. The 3512B diesel gensets are made to provide continuous power solutions for your business operation as well as supply standby and emergency power. Diesel engines are parallelable and meet prime applications. We’ve designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100%rated load in one step. Generator sets offer efficiently lower fuel consumption and emissions.
Q. Can we burn HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) in this generator to help achieve our Sustainability goals?
A. Yes, the 3512B can burn HVO to help reduce emissions.

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    Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Low Emissions
    Frequency 60 Hz
    Maximum Rating 1500 kW
    Minimum Rating 1230 kW
    Prime Power Rating 1360/1275 kW
    Speed 1800 rpm
    Standby Rating 1500/1400 kW
    Voltage 380 to 480 Volts
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 6.69in
    Compression Ratio 14.0:1 Std 15.5:1 HD
    Displacement 51.8in³
    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) 24959lb
    Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 24297lb
    Height - Maximum 94.9in
    Length - Maximum 207.8in
    Width - Maximum 90in

    Standard Equipment:

    • Air cleaner; single element canister type with service indicator
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • DC volts
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • Coolant temperature
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Accessory module data link
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • Controls:
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Lamp test
    • Operating hours
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • Communications:
    • 6 programmable digital inputs
    • RPM
    • Engine cycle crank
    • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing
    • High coolant temperature
    • Digital indication for:
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • Speed adjust
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
    • Low oil pressure
    • EMCP 4.2B
    • Low coolant level
    • 2 Programmable digital outputs
    • KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Overspeed
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Emergency stop
    • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator (IVR)
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • Over/under voltage (27/59)
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant. (Not included with packages without radiator, installed SF44CTS, shipped loose radiators or heat exchangers)
    • Fan and belt guards
    • JWAC
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Coolant level sensors (Not included with packages without radiator)
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • NEMA Class H insulation
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Internal excitation (IE) or Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • LV
    • 6 Lead
    • 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
    • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
    • Random wound
    • Woodward 2301A isochronous governor
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Lubricating oil
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Fumes disposal
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • 24-Volt electric starting motor
    • 50 Amp Charging alternator
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
    • RH service

    Optional Equipment:

    • Air cleaner: Includes installed single element Cat filter and service indicator
    • Dual element air filters
    • Single stage air cleaners
    • Cat connect (must choose one)
    • RTD module - may select one
    • Modbus monitoring of packages
    • First local annunicator
    • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
    • CAN2 network equipment
    • Remote custom annunciator
    • Locale discrete I / O package
    • Vandle proof panel door
    • Optional radiator arrangements
    • Water level gauge
    • Coolant
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • Exhaust Y Adapters
    • Exhaust elbows
    • Mufflers
    • Flexible fittings
    • Exhaust flange and expanders
    • Space heater control
    • Generator conversion
    • Space heater
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
    • Oil level regulator
    • Prelube manual sump pump
    • Electric prelube sump pump
    • Lube oil
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Generator test report
    • Standard generator TVA report
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Custom generator TVA report
    • Torsional vibration analysis
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Standard engine test charge
    • Generator test report
    • Standard engine test charge
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Generator fuel consumption test
    • Barring devices
    • Ventilation system
    • Protection systems
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Battery chargers - 10, 20 and 35 amp
    • EMCP voltage and current sensing groups
    • Breaker power connections
    • Center post busbars
    • Right hand power connections
    • Electronically operated circuit breakers
    • Low efficiency isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • Low efficiency isolators puck
    • Low voltage - Package mounted circuit breakers
    • Low voltage - 1400 and 1600 Frame generators
    • Electrically operated circuit breakers
    • Low voltage - Power connection options
    • Jacket water heater wiring groups
    • 35 Amp Battery charger
    • 20 Amp Battery charger
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 10 Amp Battery charger
    • Electric starting motors
    • Starter cover
    • Batteries, racks and cables
    • Electric starting motors
    • Starter cover
    • Jacket water heater
    • 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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