Cat Generator Set Package
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Cat
3512B (50 Hz) Generator Set
Standby Rating
1600/1500 kVA
1600/1500 kVA
Prime Power Rating
1500/1360 kVA
1500/1360 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Overview
Producing reliable power from 1360 to 1600 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3512B diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and 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 both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.
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Documents
- Electric Power Ratings Guide
- 3512B, 50 Hz, 1500 kVA Standby/MC, 1360 kVA Prime, Low Fuel Consumption or Low Emissions Spec Sheet
- 3512B, 50 Hz, 1600 kVA Standby/MC, 1500 kVA Prime, 1320 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption or Low Emissions Spec Sheet
- 3512B 1500 kVA Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption or Low Emissions Spec Sheet
- 3512B 50 Hz 1360 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption or Low Emissions Spec Sheet
Features
Cat Diesel Engine
SR5 Alternator
Cat ECS Control Panel
Cooling System
Certifications
One Safe Source
Worldwide Product Support
Details
Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Standby Rating | 1600/1500 kVA 1600/1500 kVA |
| Prime Power Rating | 1500/1360 kVA 1500/1360 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel, Low Emissions Low Fuel, Low Emissions |
| Voltage | 380 to 415 Volts 380 to 415 Volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1500 rpm 1500 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime Standby, Mission Critical, Prime |
| Maximum Rating | 1600 kVA 1600 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 1360 kVA 1360 kVA |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | 3512B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3512B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 6.69 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.48 in 190 mm |
| Displacement | 3161.03 in³ 51.8 l |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 14.0:1 |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic Unit Injection Electronic Unit Injection |
| Governor Type | ADEM™ A3 ADEM™ A3 |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length – Minimum | 206.6 in 5249 mm |
| Length – Maximum | 215.3 in 5469 mm |
| Width – Minimum | 77.8 in 1975 mm |
| Width – Maximum | 90 in 2286 mm |
| Height – Maximum | 93.2 in 2367 mm |
| Dry Weight – Genset (minimum) | 25010 lb 11350 kg |
| Dry Weight – Genset (maximum) | 26840 lb 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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