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Standby Rating
1875/1750 kVA

Prime Power Rating
1700/1600 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Low Emissions

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Foley Equipment Sales

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Overview

1600 - 1875 kVA Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 1600 to 1875 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.

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

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

Full Specifications

Generator Set Specifications: Standby Rating
1875/1750 kVA

Prime Power Rating
1700/1600 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
1875 kVA

Minimum Rating
1600 kVA

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

Bore
6.69 in

Stroke
8.46 in

Displacement
3576 in³

Displacement - HD
3576 in³

Compression Ratio
15.5:1 HD

Aspiration
TA

Fuel System
Electronic Unit Injection

Governor Type
ADEM™ A3

Stroke - HD
8.46 in

Generator Set Dimensions: Length - Minimum
224.8 in

Length - Maximum
224.8 in

Width - Minimum
90 in

Width - Maximum
90 in

Height - Minimum
95.3 in

Height - Maximum
95.3 in

Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
27132 lb

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
27132 lb

Equipment

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

Speed adjust
Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
Operating hours
Accessory module data link
Text alarm/event descriptions
Amps (per phase & average)
DC volts
Frequency (Hz)
2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
kVAr-hr (total)
Volts (L-L & L-N)
RPM
kW (per phase, average & percent)
Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
Environmental sealed front face
Controls:
Engine cool-down timer
Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
High coolant temperature
2 Programmable digital outputs
Power factor (per phase & average)
24 Volt DC operation
Overspeed
Alarm acknowledge
Lamp test
kW-hr (total)
Low coolant temperature
Emergency stop
Generator phase sequence
Auto/start/stop control
Cat ECS 100
Low oil pressure
Engine cycle crank
Programmable protective relaying functions:
Reverse power (kW) (32)
Generator mounted - rear facing
Digital indication for:
Overcurrent (50 / 51)
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
kVA (per phase, average & percent)
Serial annunciator module data link
Emergency stop button
Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
6 Programmable digital inputs
Failure to start (overcrank)
Low coolant level
Communications
Coolant temperature
True RMS AC metering, 3 phase, +/-2% accuracy

Exhaust

Exhaust flange outlet

Fuel

Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Secondary fuel filters
Fuel priming pump

Control System

Failure to start (overcrank)
Auto/start/stop control
Cat ECS 100
Lamp test
Emergency stop pushbutton
4 programmable digital inputs
Volts (L-L & L-N)
Low coolant level
Overspeed
frequency (Hz)
Engine cycle crank
DC volts
Coolant temperature
Alarm acknowledge
True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
Communications
24 Volt DC operation
Engine cool-down timer
RPM
Warnings/shutdown indicators
Digital indication for:
Oil pressure
Low oil pressure
Amps (per phase & average)
Speed adjust
Emergency stop
4 programmable digital outputs
Operating hours
High coolant temperature

Generator

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

Power Termination

Busbar

Generator System

Internal excitation (IE)
NEMA Class H insulation
Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR)
Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
3-phase voltage sensing
Busbar connections
min/max exciter
Random wound
3 phase brushless, Salient pole
RFI suppression
Winding temperature detectors
6 Lead

Literature

Operation & Maintenance Manual
Parts book

Cooling System

Coolant drain line with valve
Radiator fan and fan drive
Fan and belt guards
JWAC
Caterpillar extended life coolant. (Not included with packages without radiator, installed SF44CTS, shipped loose radiators or heat exchangers)
Coolant level sensors (Not included with packages without radiator)

Exhaust System

Dry exhaust manifold
Flanged faced outlet(s)

Fuel System

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

Generators and Attachments

6 Leads
Note: 1800 Frames are form wound, permanent magnet excitation (PMG), with winding temp detectors
Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
KVAR / PF modes
Internal excitation (IE)
Generator set packages include: Regulator (CDVR)
RFI suppression
Winding temperature detectors
NEMA Class H insulation
50 Hz models: IEC standard hole pattern
Reactive droop capability
3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
Exciter diode monitor
Min / max exciter limiter
Random wound
3 Phase voltage sensing
LV
Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR) includes:

Governing System

Woodward 2301A isochronous governor

Lube System

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

Mounting System

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

Starting / Charging System

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

General

Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
RH service
SAE standard rotation
Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

Dual element air cleaners
Remote air inlet adaptors
Air inlet protection

Exhaust

Exhaust mufflers

Generator

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

Circuit breakers

Cable entry options
Optional busbar power connections
EMAX breakers connections
Center posts busbars
2000, 2500, 3200 and 4000 Amp, 3 pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
Breaker harnesses
2000, 2500, 3200 and 4000 Amp, 4 pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
Controls packaging - Enclosures
Busbar connections
EMAX Circuit breakers

Power Termination

Circuit breakers, UL listed
Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

Mounting

Rubber anti-vibration mounts
Spring type vibration isolators
IBC isolators

Control Panels

Annunciator modules
Generator temperature monitoring
Vandle proof panel door
Auxiliary boxes
Mounting group - External box clips
Ground (Automatically selected)
Remote speed adjust
Local PC monitoring
Customer connection mounting locations
EMCP 4.4
Governors
Customer interface options

Starting/Charging

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

Cooling System

Water level switch gauges
Heat exchangers
Optional radiator arrangements

European Certifications

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

Exhaust System

Through-wall installation kit
Mufflers
Muffler mounting kits
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
Space heater
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

Instrumentation