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Standby Rating
1500/1400 ekW

Prime Power Rating
1360/1275 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Low Emissions

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Foley Equipment Sales

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Overview

1230 - 1500 ekW Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 1230 to 1500 ekW at 60 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

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
1500/1400 ekW

Prime Power Rating
1360/1275 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Low Emissions

Voltage
380 to 13800 Volts

Frequency
60 Hz

Speed
1800 rpm

Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous

Maximum Rating
1500 ekW

Minimum Rating
1230 ekW

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

Bore
6.69 in

Stroke
7.48 in

Displacement
3573.55 in³

Compression Ratio
14.0:1 Std 15.5:1 HD

Aspiration
TA

Fuel System
Electronic Unit Injection

Governor Type
ADEM™ A3

Generator Set Dimensions: Length - Minimum
216 in

Length - Maximum
216 in

Width - Minimum
90 in

Width - Maximum
90 in

Height - Minimum
95.3 in

Height - Maximum
95.3 in

Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
24906 lb

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
25567 lb

Equipment

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air cleaner; single element canister type with service indicator

Exhaust System

Exhaust flange outlet
Dry exhaust manifold
Flanged faced outlet(s)

Generator

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

Power Termination

Busbar

Control Panel

Cat ECS Genset controller

Control System

Alarm acknowledge
kW-hr (total)
Lamp test
Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
Digital indication for:
DC volts
PLC functionality
Speed adjust
4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)?
Text alarm/event descriptions
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
Engine cycle crank
Emergency stop
Auto/start/stop control
RPM
Reverse power (kW) (32)
True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
Accessory module data link
Low coolant level
kVAr-hr (total)
kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
Low oil pressure
Amps (per phase & average)
Failure to start (overcrank)
Cat ECS 100
Controls:
High coolant temperature
Communications
Number of I/O varies on options selected
24 Volt DC operation
Engine cool-down timer
Low coolant temperature
Generator phase sequence
Frequency (Hz)
Volts (L-L & L-N)
Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
Customizable screens
Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator (IVR). IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
Load histogram feature
1 Programmable digital outputs
Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
Overspeed
Environmental sealed front face
Coolant temperature
kW (per phase, average & percent)
Programmable protective relaying functions:
kVA (per phase, average & percent)
Power factor (per phase & average)
Emergency stop pushbutton
Generator mounted - rear facing
Cat connect
Overcurrent (50 / 51)

Cooling System

Package mounted radiator
Radiator fan and fan drive
Fan and belt guards
Coolant drain line with valve
Caterpillar extended life coolant (Not included with packages without radiator, installed SF44CTS
Coolant level sensors (Not included with packages without radiator)
SCAC

Fuel System

Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Secondary fuel filters
Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
Fuel priming pump
Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator

Generators and Attachments

Low voltage:
Random wound
6 Leads
NEMA standard hole pattern
High voltage
Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
NEMA standard hole pattern
Medium voltage:
Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
Winding temperature detectors
Form wound
3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
Internal excitation (IE)

Governing System

ADEM III

Literature

Parts book

Lube System

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

Mounting System

Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose

Starting / Charging System

Battery disconnect switch
Battery and battery rack w/cables
45 Amp Charging alternator
24 Volt electric starting motor

General

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

Optional Equipment

Control Panels

Remote monitoring software
Digital I/O module
EMCP 4.4
Load share module
Generator temperature monitoring & protection

Exhaust System

Exhaust mufflers
Flanges
Elbows
Flange and exhaust expanders
Mufflers
Y Adapters
Flexible fittings

Generator

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

Air Inlet System

Heavy duty air cleaner
Single element filter

Power Termination

Circuit breakers, UL listed
Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

Cooling System

Standard installed radiators
Optional installed radicators
Coolant
Water level switch gauges

Fuel System

Primary fuel filter

General

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