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Standby Rating
1250/1100 ekW

Prime Power Rating
1135/1000 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption

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Overview

890 - 1250 ekW Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 890 to 1250 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3512 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 a low fuel consumption system.

Benefits

Global Operating hours

Proven performance in heavy-duty applications

Shipped

Since 1981, leading the large engine market

Lower Fuel Consumption

Demonstrated savings in operating costs

Features at a Glance

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

EMCP 4 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

UL 2200 Listed
CSA
IBC seismic certification
OSHPD pre-approval

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

Full Specifications

Generator Set Specifications: Standby Rating
1250/1100 ekW

Prime Power Rating
1135/1000 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption

Voltage
380 to 13800 Volts

Frequency
60 Hz

Speed
1800 rpm

Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous

Maximum Rating
1250 ekW

Minimum Rating
890 ekW

Engine Specifications: Engine Model
3512 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Bore
6.69 in

Stroke
7.48 in

Displacement
3161.03 in³

Compression Ratio
13.5:1

Aspiration
TA

Fuel System
Direct Unit Injection

Governor Type
Woodward

Generator Set Dimensions: Length - Minimum
214.8 in

Length - Maximum
219 in

Width - Minimum
77.8 in

Width - Maximum
78.1 in

Height - Minimum
90.7 in

Height - Maximum
93.2 in

Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
22210 lb

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
23149 lb

Equipment

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air cleaner; single element canister type with service indicator

Air Inlet

Air cleaner

Cooling

Radiator fan and fan drive
JWAC.

Exhaust

Exhaust flange outlet
Dry exhaust manifold

Fuel

Secondary fuel filters
Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
Secondary fuel filters
Fuel priming pump

Generator

IP23 Protection
Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

Power Termination

Busbar

Control Panel

Accessory module data link
Features include:
Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
Coolant temperature
Generator phase sequence
Serial annunciator module data link
Low coolant temperature
Low oil pressure
DC volts
Over/under voltage (27/59)
Auto/start/stop control
Exciter diode monitor
Failure to start (overcrank)
6 programmable digital inputs
Emergency stop
Generator mounted - rear facing
Programmable protective relaying functions:
Power factor (per phase & average)
Alarm acknowledge
DC volts
kVA (per phase, average & percent)
Overspeed
IVR includes:
RFI suppression
Emergency stop pushbutton
Package mounted radiator (except C175)
Overspeed
Emergency stop
kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
Environmental sealed front face
Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
Min / max exciter limiter
Speed adjust
Operating hours
True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
Reactive droop capability
Customizable screens
Volts (L-L & L-N)
PLC functionality
Digital indication for:
RPM
High coolant temperature
Digital indication for:
kW-hr (total)
Over/under frequency (81 o / u)
Low coolant temperature
24 Volt DC operation
kW-hr (total)
Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
kVAr-hr (total)
EMCP 4.2B
2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
kVAr-hr (total)
kW (per phase, average & percent)
kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
Engine cool-down timer
Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
Engine cool-down timer
True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
Low coolant level
Frequency (Hz)
Controls:
Generator phase sequence
High coolant temperature
Communications:
Reverse power (kW) (32)
Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz)
Alarm acknowledge
Environmental sealed front face
Controls:
Operating hours
Generator mounted - rear facing
Power factor (per phase & average)
kW (per phase, average & percent)
Programmable protective relaying functions:
Engine cycle crank
Reverse power (kW) (32)
24 Volt DC operation
Lamp test
Text alarm/event descriptions
Failure to start (overcrank)
Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator (IVR)
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
Text alarm/event descriptions
4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
Lamp test
Load histogram feature
Coolant temperature
Auto/start/stop control
Overcurrent (50 / 51)
kVA (per phase, average & percent)
KVAR/PF modes
Engine cycle crank
3 Phase voltage sensing
2 Programmable digital outputs
Low oil pressure
Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
EMCP 4 Genset controller
RPM
Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
Amps (per phase & average)
Low coolant level
Amps (per phase & average)
EMCP4.2 controller includes:

Cooling System

Radiator fan and fan drive
Fan and belt guards
JWAC
Caterpillar extended life coolant
Coolant level sensors
Coolant drain line with valve

Exhaust System

Dry exhaust manifold.
Exhaust flange outlet

Fuel System

Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
Secondary fuel filters
Fuel priming pump

Generators and Attachments

LV
Winding temperature detectors
3 phase brushless, Salient pole
1800 Frames are Form wound, Permanent magnet excitation (PMG), with winding temperature detectors
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
Generator set packages include Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR)
CDVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
6 Lead
Internal excitation (IE)
Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry. 50 Hz models: IEC standard hole pattern
Random wound

Governing System

Woodward 2301A isochronous governor

Lube System

Integral lube Oil cooler
Oil filter, filler and dipstick
Oil drain lines and valve
Fumes disposal
Gear type lube oil pump.
Lubricating oil

Mounting System

Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting

Starting / Charging System

Battery disconnect switch
Battery and battery rack w/cables
24 Volt electric starting motor

Generator and Attachments

Random wound
LV
6 Lead
3 phase brushless, Salient pole

General

Right hand servicing
Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
SAE standard rotation
Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Optional Equipment

Exhaust

Exhaust mufflers

Air Inlet System

Air inlet protection
Air cleaner - Dual element
Remote air inlet adapters

Generator

Oversize and premium generators
Internal excitation (IE)
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
Anti-condensation heater

Circuit breakers

Breaker harnesses
EMAX breaker connections
EMAX breakers
Enclosures - Control packaging
Cable entry options
Low voltage, IEC standard hole
Optional busbar power connections
Busbar connections

Power Termination

Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Circuit breakers, UL listed

Control Panels

Annunciator modules
Customer interface options
Auxiliary box
Mounting group - External box clips
Governors
Generator temperature monitoring

Cooling System

Heat exchangers
3512 MUI 1500 Radiators PGS
Water level switch gauges

Mounting

Spring type vibration isolators
IBC isolators
Rubber anti-vibration mounts

Certificates

EU Declaration of Conformity
Eurasian Conformity (EAC) mark
European union certification
European Directive genset, DoI (Declaration of Incorporation)

Starting/Charging

Jacket water heater
Battery chargers
Charging alternator
Heavy duty starting system
Oversize batteries
Air starting motor with control and silencer

Exhaust System

Flexible fittings
Mufflers
Through wall installation kit

Fuel System

Primary fuel filter

Generators and Attachments

Space heater kit
Generator conversions - IE and PM

Instrumentation

Pyrometers

Lube System

Oil level reg-1 shallow pan
Manual prelube sump pumps
Electric prelube pumps

Mounting System

Vibration isolator options

Protection System

Explosion relief valves

Special Tests / Reports

PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
Neutral ground - LV
PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
IBC seismic Certification
Neutral grounding connection

Starting / Charging System

Battery chargers (10 and 20 amp)
Battery sets - 24 Volt, dry
Electric starting motors - Dual 24 Volt
Charging alternators
Jacket water heaters
Starting aids

General

Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
Engine barring group - installed
Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
CSA Certification
Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
UL 2200 package
EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
EEC Declaration of Conformity