3512C Generator Set

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    Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2
    Frequency 60 Hz
    Maximum Rating 1750 ekW
    Minimum Rating 1600 ekW
    Prime Power Rating 1600 ekW
    Speed 1800 rpm
    Standby Rating 1750 ekW
    Voltage 380 to 13800 Volts
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 6.69in
    Compression Ratio 14.7:1
    Displacement 3574in³
    Engine Model 3512C ATAAC, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Fuel System Electronic unit injection
    Governor Type ADEM™ A3
    Stroke 8.46in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 31837lb
    Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 31837lb
    Height - Maximum 104.4in
    Height - Minimum 104.4in
    Length - Maximum 231.3in
    Length - Minimum 231.3in
    Width - Maximum 89.7in
    Width - Minimum 89.7in

    Standard Equipment:

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

    Optional Equipment:

    • Digital I/O module
    • EMCP 4.4
    • Load share module
    • Remote monitoring software
    • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
    • Exhaust mufflers
    • Heavy duty air cleaner
    • Single element filter
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • Standard installed radiators
    • Standard installed ATAAC radiators
    • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Coolant
    • Optional installed radiators
    • Flanges
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Flexible fittings
    • Elbows
    • Y Adapters
    • Mufflers
    • Primary fuel filter
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
    • Battery chargers
    • Oversize batteries
    • Air starting motor with control and silencer
    • Jacket water heater
    • 1400, 1600, 2700 Frames
    • Space heater
    • Generator conversion from IE to PM
    • Differential current transformers (DCT) 15 kV class
    • RW, IE, 6 Leads, Pitch 0.6667
    • Generator air cleaner
    • Low voltage: 380,440 / 480 Volts, 3 Phase, 1800 rpm
    • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV class
    • Wiring GP W/O cyl sensors
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
    • Oil drains
    • Lubrication oil in standard sump
    • Oil level regulator
    • Prelube pumps
    • US aid emblem
    • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
    • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
    • CSA Certification
    • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
    • EEC Declaration of Conformity
    • UL 2200 package
    • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
    • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
    • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
    • Crankcase ventilation system
    • No explosion relief valves
    • No crankcase explosion relief valves
    • Explosion relief valves
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • IBC isolators
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • 1600 ,2000, 2500, 3000, 4000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
    • Grounding groups
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Right side power connections
    • Rear power connections
    • Left side power connections
    • Six lead, six terminal option
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Center post busbars
    • 2000, 2500 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Cable entry - right side
    • Fuel consumption test
    • Generator test report
    • IBC seismic Certification
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Standard engine test charge
    • CSA Certification
    • Generator fuel consumption test
    • Torsional vibration analysis
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Air pressure regulator
    • 10 Amp Battery charger
    • Air starting motor
    • 35 Amp Battery charger
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Starter cover
    • Engine barring device
    • Batteries, racks and cables:
    • Electric starting motors

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