3512C Generator Set

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Request a Quote

Standby Rating1750 ekW

Prime Power Rating1600 ekW

Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2

Voltage380 to 13800 Volts

Frequency60 Hz

Speed1800 rpm

Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical

Maximum Rating1750 ekW

Minimum Rating1600 ekW

Engine Model3512C ATAAC, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Bore6.69in

Stroke8.46in

Displacement3574in³

Compression Ratio14.7:1

AspirationTA

Fuel SystemElectronic unit injection

Governor TypeADEM™ A3

Length - Maximum262.9in

Width - Maximum89.8in

Height - Maximum110in

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)32660lb

Standard

Air cleaner; single element canister type with service indicator

Optional

Heavy duty air cleaner

Single element filter

Standard

Package mounted radiator

Standard

Exhaust flange outlet

Optional

Exhaust mufflers

Standard

Primary fuel filter with integral water separator

Fuel priming pump

Secondary fuel filters

Standard

Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

IP23 Protection

Optional

Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)

Anti-condensation heater

Internal excitation (IE)

Oversize and premium generators

Standard

Busbar

Optional

Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

Circuit breakers, UL listed

Standard

Cat ECS Genset controller

Standard

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

Emergency stop pushbutton

Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)

1 Programmable digital outputs

Accessory module data link

4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)

kVAr-hr (total)

Reverse power (kW) (32)

kVAr (per phase, average & percent)

Amps (per phase & average)

Over/under frequency (81 o/u)

Cat ECS 100

PLC functionality

1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)

Programmable protective relaying functions:

RPM

Frequency (Hz)

Low coolant level

Number of I/O varies on options selected

Lamp test

kVA (per phase, average & percent)

Emergency stop

kW (per phase, average & percent)

Engine cool-down timer

Speed adjust

Generator phase sequence

Over/under voltage (27/59)

Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:

Customer data link (Modbus RTU)

Volts (L-L & L-N)

High coolant temperature

Engine cycle crank

True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy

Low coolant temperature

Low oil pressure

Cat connect

Digital indication for:

Communications

Environmental sealed front face

Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)

24 Volt DC operation

Power factor (per phase & average)

Overspeed

Auto/start/stop control

Load histogram feature

Controls:

Failure to start (overcrank)

Customizable screens

kW-hr (total)

Text alarm/event descriptions

Alarm acknowledge

Overcurrent (50/51)

Generator mounted - rear facing

Coolant temperature

DC volts

Standard

ADEM III

Standard

SCAC

Fan and belt guards

Caterpillar extended life coolant (Not included with packages without radiator, installed SF44CTS

Coolant level sensors (Not included with packages without radiator)

Radiator fan and fan drive

Coolant drain line with valve

Optional

Standard installed radiators

Standard installed ATAAC radiators

Optional installed ATAAC radiators

Water level switch gauges

Coolant

Optional installed radiators

Standard

Flanged faced outlet(s)

Dry exhaust manifold

Optional

Flanges

Flange and exhaust expanders

Flexible fittings

Elbows

Y Adapters

Mufflers

Standard

Secondary fuel filters

Fuel priming pump

Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator

Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose

Optional

Primary fuel filter

Standard

Random wound

Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)

High voltage

Six lead

NEMA standard hole pattern

NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)

NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)

Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)

NEMA standard hole pattern

Winding temperature detectors

NEMA standard hole pattern

Internal excitation (IE)

Form wound

3 Phase brushless, Salient pole

Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry

Low voltage:

Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry

Medium voltage:

Optional

1400, 1600, 2700 Frames

Space heater

Generator conversion from IE to PM

Differential current transformers (DCT) 15 kV class

RW, IE, 6 Leads, Pitch 0.6667

Generator air cleaner

Low voltage: 380,440 / 480 Volts, 3 Phase, 1800 rpm

Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV class

Standard

Parts book

Standard

Oil drain lines and valve

Lubricating oil

Oil filter, filler and dipstick

Fumes disposal

Gear type lube oil pump

Integral lube Oil cooler

Optional

Oil drains

Lubrication oil in standard sump

Oil level regulator

Prelube pumps

Standard

Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose

Optional

Spring type vibration isolators

IBC vibration isolators

Puck style low efficiency isolators

Standard

Battery and battery rack w/cables

45 Amp Charging alternator

24 Volt electric starting motor

Battery disconnect switch

Optional

24 Volt battery set - Dry

Air pressure regulator

10 Amp Battery charger

Air starting motor

35 Amp Battery charger

Jacket water heaters

Starter cover

Engine barring device

Batteries, racks and cables:

Electric starting motors

Standard

Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

SAE standard rotation

Right hand servicing

Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00

Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator

Optional

US aid emblem

The following options are based on regional and product configuration:

Automatic transfer switches (ATS)

EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)

CSA Certification

Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks

EEC Declaration of Conformity

UL 2200 package

Integral & sub-base fuel tanks

Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007

Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective

Optional

Digital I/O module

EMCP 4.4

Load share module

Remote monitoring software

Generator temperature monitoring & protection

Optional

Heavy duty starting system

Charging alternator

Battery chargers

Oversize batteries

Air starting motor with control and silencer

Jacket water heater

Optional

Wiring GP W/O cyl sensors

Pyrometer and thermocouples

Optional

Crankcase ventilation system

No explosion relief valves

No crankcase explosion relief valves

Explosion relief valves

Optional

IBC isolators

Rubber anti-vibration mounts

Spring type vibration isolators

Optional

1600 ,2000, 2500, 3000, 4000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers

Grounding groups

Neutral ground connections

Right side power connections

Rear power connections

Left side power connections

Six lead, six terminal option

2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers

Center post busbars

2000, 2500 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers

Cable entry - right side

Optional

Fuel consumption test

Generator test report

IBC seismic Certification

PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor

Standard engine test charge

CSA Certification

Generator fuel consumption test

Torsional vibration analysis

PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

CONTACT US

REQUEST A QUOTE

Complete this form to get a quote on the equipment you are interested in.

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    What You Get: A phone call from a rep or agent. A cost estimate for your machine or the project. An in-person consultation if necessary.