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3512 Generator Set

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Standby Rating
1400/1250 kVA
Prime Power Rating
1275/1150 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage
380 to 415 Volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating
1400 kVA
Minimum Rating
1000 kVA
Engine Model
3512 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
7.48in
Displacement
3161.03in³
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct Unit Injection
Governor Type
Woodward
Length – Minimum
202.7in
Length – Maximum
206.6in
Width – Maximum
77.8in
Height – Maximum
93.2in
Dry Weight – Genset (minimum)
22650lb
Dry Weight – Genset (maximum)
23170lb
  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner; single element canister type with service indicator
  • Control Panel
    • EMCP4.2B controls includes: Emergency stop pushbutton
    • RPM
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • EMCP4.2B controller includes:
    • Accessory module data link
    • 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Communications:
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Over/under frequency (81 o / u)
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • Speed adjust
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Overcurrent (50 / 51)
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • 6 programmable digital inputs
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Generator phase sequence
    • 2 Programmable digital outputs
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Controls:
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Lamp test
    • Coolant temperature
    • Engine cycle crank
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • Generator mounted – rear facing
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • Digital indication for:
    • High coolant temperature
    • Low oil pressure
    • Overspeed
    • Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • DC volts
    • Operating hours
    • Low coolant level
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Emergency stop
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Cooling System
    • JWAC
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant. (Not included with packages without radiator, installed SF44CTS, shipped loose radiators or heat exchangers)
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
    • Fan and belt guards
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Coolant level sensors (Not included with packages without radiator)
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Flexible fuel lines – shipped loose
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Secondary fuel filters
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Generator set packages include: Regulator (CDVR)
    • 6 Lead
    • Min / max exciter limiter
    • LV
    • Reactive droop capability
    • Random wound
    • Exciter diode monitor
    • KVAR/PF modes
    • NEMA Class H insulation
    • 50 Hz models: IEC standard hole pattern
    • Caterpillar’s digital voltage regulator (CDVR) includes:
    • Note: 1800 Frames are form wound, permanent magnet excitation (PMG), with winding temp detectors
    • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
    • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
    • 3 Phase voltage sensing
    • RFI suppression
  • Governing System
    • Woodward 2301A isochronous governor
  • Lube System
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Fumes disposal
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Lubricating oil
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • 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
    • SAE standard rotation
    • RH service
    • Flywheel and Flywheel housing – SAE No. 00
  • Air Inlet System
    • Remote air inlet adaptors
    • Air inlet protection
    • Dual element air cleaners
  • Circuit Breakers
    • EMAX Circuit breakers
    • Center posts busbars
    • EMAX breakers connections
    • Breaker harnesses
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 and 4000 Amp, 4 pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Controls packaging – Enclosures
    • Cable entry options
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 and 4000 Amp, 3 pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Optional busbar power connections
    • Busbar connections
  • Control Panel
    • Auxiliary boxes
    • Customer connection mounting locations
    • Ground (Automatically selected)
    • Vandle proof panel door
    • Customer Interface options
    • Mounting group – External box clips
    • Remote speed adjust
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • Governors
    • Annunciator Modules
    • Local PC monitoring
  • Cooling System
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Heat exchangers
    • Optional radiator arrangements
  • European Certifications
    • EU Declaration of Conformity
    • Eurasian Conformity (EAC) mark
    • European Directive genset, DoI (Declaration of Incorporation)
    • European Union Certification
  • Exhaust System
    • Through-wall installation kit
    • Muffler mounting kits
    • Mufflers
    • Flexible fittings
  • Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filter
  • Generators And Attachments
    • 380 / 400 / 415 Volts @ 50 Hz, 3 phase, Form wound, Permanent magnet excitation (PMG), No. of leads = 6, pitch= 0.6667
    • 380/400/415volts @ 50 Hz, 3 phase, random wound, Permanent magnet excitation (PMG), No. of leads = 6, pitch= 0.6667
    • Generator conversion
    • 380/400/415volts @ 50 Hz, 3 phase, random wound, Internal excitation (IE), No. of leads = 6, pitch= 0.6667
    • Space heater
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lube System
    • Electric prelube pumps
    • Oil level reg-1 shallow pan
    • Manual prelube sump pumps
  • Mounting System
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
  • Protection System
    • Explosion relief valves
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • Neutral grounding connection
    • IBC seismic Certifications
    • Neutral ground-LV
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Starting / Charging Systems
    • Ether starting aid
    • 24 Volt dual electric starting motor
    • 20 Amp Battery charger
    • Oversize battery set
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 10 Amp Battery chargers
  • General
    • Engine barring group




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