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3512C Generator Set

1230 - 1500 ekW Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 1230 to 1500 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3512C 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 are U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards)

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Benefits

Over 4,000,000,000 Global Operating hours

Proven performance in heavy-duty applications

Over 200,000 Shipped

Since 1981, leading the large engine market

BMEP 19% Lower Than Other Brands

Provides great block load capability and durability

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