3512C (60 HZ) | 1230-1500 kW Diesel Generator

3512C (60 Hz) Diesel Generator Sets

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Key Specs

Standby Rating
1500 ekW
1500 ekW
Prime Power Rating
1360 ekW
1360 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Certified
U.S. EPA Certified

Features At A Glance

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Cat® Diesel Engine

  • Rugged, durable design with reliable performance proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Certified alternative fuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Renewable Diesel (RD) and Hydrotreated Renewable Diesel (HRD) which meet EN 15940 or ASTM D975 can be used or blended with EN 590 diesel
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Cat Generator Set Package

  • Accepts 100% block load in one step
  • Meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance requirements
  • Reliability verified through torsional vibration, fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient performance, and endurance testing
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Alternators

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
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Cooling System

  • Cooling systems are available to operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling
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Cat ECS Control Panel

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirements
  • Expansion modules and site specific programming for specific customer requirements
  • Graphical touchscreen display
  • Easily upgradeable
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Warranty

  • 24 months/1000-hour warranty for Standby and Mission Critical ratings
  • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime and Continuous ratings
  • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime-DCP ratings
  • Extended service protection is available to provide extended coverage options

Product Specifications for 3512C (60 Hz)

Standby Rating 1500 ekW 1500 ekW
Prime Power Rating 1360 ekW 1360 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Certified U.S. EPA Certified
Voltage 380 to 13800 Volts 380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating 1500 ekW 1500 ekW
Minimum Rating 1230 ekW 1230 ekW
Engine Model 3512C ATAAC, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3512C ATAAC, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69 in 170 mm
Stroke 7.48 in 190 mm
Displacement 3161.03 in³ 51.8 l
Compression Ratio 14.7:1 14.7:1
Aspiration TA TA
Fuel System Electronic unit injection Electronic unit injection
Governor Type ADEM™ A3 ADEM™ A3
Length - Minimum 222.2 in 5618 mm
Length - Maximum 221.2 in 5618 mm
Width - Minimum 89.7 in 2279 mm
Width - Maximum 89.7 in 2279 mm
Height - Minimum 104.4 in 2652 mm
Height - Maximum 104.4 in 2652 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 28971 lb 13141 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 28971 lb 13141 kg

3512C (60 Hz) Standard Equipment

Air Cleaner

  • Single element with service indicator

Starting

  • Heavy duty electric starter(s)

Cooling

  • Standard Ambient Radiator

Mounting System

  • Rails

Controller

  • Cat ECS 100

Telematics

  • Ethernet

Alternator

  • Random Wound
  • Internal Excitation (IE)

Power Termination

  • Busbar

3512C (60 Hz) Optional Equipment

Air Cleaner

  • Dual element with service indicator

Starting

  • Dual electric starters
  • Standard batteries
  • Oversized batteries
  • Battery charger - 10A
  • Battery charger - 20A
  • Battery charger - 40A
  • Air starter(s)
  • Jacket water heater

Cooling

  • No Radiator
  • High Ambient Radiator

Muffler

  • Industrial grade (15 dB)

Mounting System

  • Rubber
  • Spring vibration Isolators
  • Seismic rated vibration isolators

Controller

  • Cat ECS 200
  • EMCP 4.4

Controller attachments

  • Local annunciator module
  • Remote annuciator module
  • Expansion I/O module
  • Remote monitoring software

Telematics

  • Cellular

Extended service terms

  • 2 year (Prime)
  • 3 year
  • 5 year
  • 10 year

Extended service coverage

  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Platinum
  • Platinum plus

Alternator

  • Form wound
  • Permanent Magnet (PM) Excitation

Alternator Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient)

  • 80°C
  • 105°C
  • 125°C/130°C
  • 150°C

Alternator Output Voltage

  • 480V
  • 600V
  • 4160V
  • 6300V
  • 6600V
  • 6900V
  • 12470V
  • 13200V
  • 13800V

Alternator attachments

  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Stator and bearing temperature monitoring and protection

Power termination

  • Circuit breaker

Circuit breaker

  • 1600A
  • 2000A
  • 2500A
  • 3000A
  • 3200A
  • 4000A
  • Electrically operated

Trip Unit

  • LSI
  • LSI-G
  • LSI-P
  • LSIG-P

Ancilliary Equipment

  • Automatic transfer switch (ATS)
  • Paralleling switchgear
  • Paralleling controls

Certifications

  • UL 2200
  • IBC seismic certification
  • HCAI/OSHPD OSP preapproved

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