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3512B (50 Hz) 1360 -1600 kVA

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      Benefits & Features

      Cat Generator Set Package
      • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
      • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
      • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements
      Cat Diesel Engine
      • Reliable, rugged, durable design
      • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
      • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
      SR5 Alternator
      • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
      • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
      • Robust Class H insulation
      Cat ECS Control Panel
      • User-friendly interface and navigation
      • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
      • Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements
      Cooling System
      • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50�C (122�F)
      • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
      Certifications
      • IBC seismic certification
      • EU Declaration of Conformity
      • EU Declaration of Incorporation
      • EU Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
      One Safe Source
      • Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package performance
      • The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
      • Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
      • Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system
      Worldwide Product Support
      • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
      • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

      specifications

      Generator Set Specifications
      Standby Rating 1600/1500 kVA
      Prime Power Rating 1500/1360 kVA
      Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Low Emissions
      Voltage 380 to 415 Volts
      Frequency 50 Hz
      Speed 1500 rpm
      Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
      Maximum Rating 1600 kVA
      Minimum Rating 1360 kVA
      Engine Specifications
      Engine Model 3512B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
      Bore 170 mm
      Stroke 190 mm
      Displacement 51.8 l
      Compression Ratio 14.0:1
      Aspiration TA
      Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection
      Governor Type ADEM™ A3
      Generator Set Dimensions
      Length - Minimum 5249 mm
      Length - Maximum 5469 mm
      Width - Minimum 1975 mm
      Width - Maximum 2286 mm
      Height - Maximum 2367 mm
      Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 11350 kg
      Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 12180 kg

      Standard Equipment

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

      Optional Equipment

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

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      Product specifications, standard and optional equipment may vary depending on stock availability. For more information or to verify specific product details, please get in touch with one of our sales representatives.

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