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Standby Rating
1625/1600/1500 kVA

Prime Power Rating
1500/1360 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Low Emissions

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Foley Equipment Sales

+1 (316) 943-4211

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Overview

1320 - 1625 kVA Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 1320 to 1625 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
1625/1600/1500 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
1625 kVA

Minimum Rating
1320 kVA

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

Bore
6.69 in

Stroke
7.48 in

Displacement
3161.03 in³

Compression Ratio
14.0:1

Aspiration
TA

Fuel System
Electronic Unit Injection

Governor Type
ADEM™ A3

Generator Set Dimensions: Length - Minimum
216.0 in

Length - Maximum
216.1 in

Width - Minimum
90.0 in

Width - Maximum
90 in

Height - Minimum
95.3 in

Height - Maximum
95.3 in

Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
25038 lb

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
25677 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

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