3412C Generator Set
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Metric
Overview
Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating
635 ekW
Maximum Rating
800 ekW
Voltage
220 to 480 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Engine Specifications
Engine Model
3412C TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
5.40 in
137.20 mm
Displacement
1648.86 in3
27.02 L
Stroke
6.00 in
152.40 mm
Compression Ratio
13:00:01
Aspiration
TA
Governor Type
ADEM™ A5
Fuel System
Pump and Lines
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Pump and Lines
Bore
5.40 in
137.20 mm
Displacement
1648.86 in³
27.02 l
Stroke
6.00 in
152.40 mm
Fuel System
Pump and Lines
Generator Set Dimensions
Height - Maximum
75.00 in
1906.00 mm
Length - Maximum
162.40 in
4125.00 mm
Width - Maximum
78.30 in
1989.00 mm
Generator Set Specifications
Duty Cycle
Standby, Prime
Generator Set Dimensions
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
5761.00 lb
12700.00 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
13275.00 lb
6021.00 kg
Features
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
SR500 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
EMCP 4 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
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
World Wide 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
Standard Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner, single element canister type
- Single element canister type
- Control Panel
- High coolant temperature
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- Low coolant temperature
- Low coolant level
- Communications:
- Run / Auto / stop Control
- Engine Cycle Crank
- Generator temperature monitoring module
- Power Factor (per phase & average)
- Remote CAN annunciator
- Serial annunciator module data link
- DC volts
- Frequency (Hz)
- Operating hours.
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Digital I/O module
- Local annunciator
- Low Oil pressure
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar).
- Emergency stop
- Warning shutdowns:
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Remote Serial annunciator
- Speed Adjust
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Voltage Adjust
- EMCP 4.2B
- Overspeed
- coolant temperature
- Digital Indicator for:
- RPM
- Accessory module data link
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Controls:
- Compatible with the following optional modules:
- Cooling System
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Radiator with guard (sized for 50 degrees C)
- Fan and belt guards
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Exhaust System
- Stainless steel exhaust flex with ANSI style outlet flange
- Fuel System
- Primary and secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
- Water separator
- Generator and Attachments
- 3 Phase sensing
- SR4B self excited
- Class F temperature rise
- VR6B Voltage Regulator
- Busbar termination
- 12 Leads
- Class H insulation
- 2:1 Volts / Hz
- Reactive droop
- Governing System
- Cat electronic governor
- Lube System
- Oil drain line with valve
- Lubricating oil
- Oil filter
- Mounting System
- Base, formed steel with linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
- Starting / Charging System
- Battery with rack, cables
- 45 Amp charging alternator
- Fuel shutoff solenoid
- 24 Volt starting motor
- General
- Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
Optional Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner - dual element
- Air cleaner - heavy element
- Air cleaner - single element
- Certificates
- EU Certification
- Circuit Breakers
- 4 Pole circuit breakerswith shunt trip
- 3 Pole Circuit Breakers with shunt trip
- Power terminal strips
- Control Panel
- EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
- Temperature monitoring package
- Vandal proof panel door
- Generator running VFC
- Earth leakage ground fault relay
- Common alarm / shutdown relay
- Cooling System
- Jacket water heater
- Radiator duct flange
- Radiator removal
- Exhaust System
- Muffler 10 dBA attenuation
- Manifold and turbocharger guard
- Muffler 35 dBA attenuation
- Elbow mounting kit
- Through wall installation kit
- Fuel System
- Manual Fuel transfer pump
- Automatic fuel transfer system
- Generator and Attachments
- Internal excitation (IE)
- Anti-condensation heater
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Oversize and premium generators
- Governing System
- Electronic load share
- Lube System
- Manual sump pump
- Mounting System
- Fuel tank base (1200 Ltr)
- Special Tests / Reports
- PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
- PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor
- Factory witness test
- Starting / Charging system
- Oversize battery
- Battery chargers
- Heavy duty starting system
- Battery disconnect switch
- Battery removal
- Enclosures
- DC Lighting package
- Weather protective enclosure (WP)
- Sound attenuated enclosure (SA)