Cat® 3512B

Diesel Generator Sets

Bore – mm (in) 170 (6.69)

Stroke – mm (in) 190 (7.48)
Displacement – L (in )
3
58.56 (3573.55)
Compression Ratio 14.0:1
Aspiration TA
Fuel System EUI
Governor Type ADEM™ A3

Image shown may not reflect actual configuration

Standby Mission Critical Prime Continuous Emissions Performance

60 Hz ekW (kVA) 60 Hz ekW (kVA) 60 Hz ekW (kVA) 60 Hz ekW (kVA)

Optimized for Low Fuel Consumption

1500 (1875) 1500 (1875) 1360 (1700) 1230 (1537)
or Low Emissions

Features
Cat® Diesel Engine EMCP 4 Control Panels
• Designed and optimized for low emissions or • User-friendly interface and navigation
low fuel consumption • Scalable system to meet a wide range of
• Reliable performance proven in thousands of installation requirements
applications worldwide • Expansion modules and site specific
programming for specific customer requirements
Generator Set Package
• Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets Warranty
NFPA 110 loading requirements • 24 months/1000-hour warranty for standby and
• Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance mission critical ratings
requirements • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for prime
• Reliability verified through torsional vibration, and continuous ratings
fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient • Extended service protection is available to
performance, and endurance testing provide extended coverage options
Alternators Worldwide Product Support
• Superior motor starting capability minimizes • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch
need for oversizing generator stores operating in 200 countries
• Designed to match performance and output • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive
characteristics of Cat diesel engines post-sale support, including maintenance and
repair agreements
Cooling System
• Cooling systems available to operate in ambient Financing
temperatures up to 50°C (122°F) • Caterpillar offers an array of financial products
• Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling to help you succeed through financial service
excellence
• Options include loans, finance lease,
operating lease, working capital, and revolving
line of credit
• Contact your local Cat dealer for availability in
your region

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Standard and Optional Equipment

Engine Power Termination Cat Connect
Air Cleaner Type Connectivity
❑ Single element ❑ Bus bar ❑ Ethernet
❑ Dual element ❑ Circuit breaker ❑ Cellular
❑ Heavy duty ❑ 1600A ❑ 3000A
❑ 2000A ❑ 3200A Extended Service Options
Muffler
❑ 2500A
❑ Industrial grade (15 dB) ❑ UL ❑ IEC Terms
Starting ❑ 3-pole ❑ 4-pole ❑ 2 year (prime)
❑ Manually operated ❑ 3 year
❑ Standard batteries
❑ Electrically operated ❑ 5 year
❑ Oversized batteries
❑ 10 year
❑ Standard electric starter(s) Trip Unit
❑ Dual electric starter(s) ❑ LSI ❑ LSI-G Coverage
❑ Air starter(s) ❑ LSIG-P ❑ Silver
❑ Jacket water heater ❑ Gold
Control System ❑ Platinum
Alternator ❑ Platinum Plus
Controller
Output voltage
❑ EMCP 4.2B Ancillary Equipment
❑ 380V ❑ 6600V ❑ EMCP 4.3
❑ 440V ❑ 6900V ❑ EMCP 4.4 ❑ Automatic transfer switch
❑ 480V ❑ 12470V (ATS)
❑ 600V ❑ 13200V Attachments ❑ Paralleling switchgear
❑ 4160V ❑ 13800V ❑ Local annunciator module ❑ Paralleling controls
❑ 6300V ❑ Remote annunciator module
❑ Expansion I/O module Certifications
Temperature Rise
❑ Remote monitoring software ❑ UL 2200 Listed
(over 40°C ambient)
❑ 150°C ❑ CSA
Charging ❑ IBC seismic certification
❑ 125°C/130°C
❑ 105°C ❑ Battery charger – 10A ❑ OSHPD pre-approval
❑ 80°C ❑ Battery charger – 20A
❑ Battery charger – 35A
Winding type
❑ Random wound Vibration Isolators
❑ Form wound
❑ Spring
Excitation ❑ Seismic rated
❑ Internal excitation (IE)
❑ Permanent magnet (PM)
Attachments
❑ Anti-condensation heater
❑ Stator and bearing temperature
monitoring and protection

Note: Some options may not be available on all models. Certifications may not be
available with all model configurations. Consult factory for availability.

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Package Performance
Low Fuel Consumption (30°C SCAC)
Performance Standby Mission Critical Prime Continuous
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Gen set power rating with fan 1500 ekW 1500 ekW 1360 ekW 1230 ekW
Gen set power rating with fan @
1875 kVA 1875 kVA 1700 kVA 1537 kVA
0.8 power factor
Emissions Low Fuel Low Fuel Low Fuel Low Fuel
Performance number DM8200-02 EM0641-00 DM8203-01 DM8188-01
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 401.6 (106.1) 401.6 (106.1) 364.4 (96.3) 329.4 (87.0)
75% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 300.0 (79.2) 300.0 (79.2) 271.8 (71.8) 246.6 (65.1)
50% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 203.8 (53.8) 203.8 (53.8) 187.5 (49.5) 173.9 (45.9)
25% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 123.7 (32.7) 123.7 (32.7) 116.2 (30.7) 109.4 (28.9)
Cooling System
Radiator air flow restriction (system) –
0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48)
kPa (in. water)
Radiator air flow – m /min (cfm)
3
1671 (59010) 1671 (59010) 1671 (59010) 1671 (59010)
Engine coolant capacity – L (gal) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4)
Radiator coolant capacity – L (gal) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4)
Total coolant capacity – L (gal) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8)
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 135.6 (4788.2) 135.6 (4788.2) 124.8 (4406.8) 117.5 (4148.9)
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature – °C (°F) 429.8 (805.6) 429.8 (805.6) 427.2 (801.0) 410.3 (770.5)
Exhaust gas flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 335.3 (11839.9) 335.3 (11839.9) 307.4 (10854.5) 282.2 (9964.4)
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum
6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0)
allowable) – kPa (in. water)
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to jacket water – kW (Btu/min) 600 34122 600 34122 558 31733 519 29515
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) – kW (Btu/min) 1447 82291 1447 82291 1301 73986 1172 66649
Heat rejection to aftercooler – kW (Btu/min) 484 27525 484 27525 414 23544 355 20188
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine –
131 7450 131 7450 121 6881 113 6426
kW (Btu/min)
Heat rejection from alternator – kW (Btu/min) 74 4208 74 4208 66 3731 61 3455
Emissions* (Nominal)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 3196.5 6.81 3196.5 6.81 2865.8 6.10 2858.7 6.07
CO mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
706.5 1.51 706.5 1.51 573.1 1.22 675.6 1.43
HC mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 190.2 0.41 190.2 0.41 202.0 0.43 186.2 0.40
PM mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
79.4 0.17 79.4 0.17 58.5 0.12 50.3 0.11
Emissions* (Potential Site Variation)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 3835.8 8.18 3835.8 8.18 3439.0 7.32 3430.5 7.28
CO mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 1271.7 2.71 1271.7 2.71 1031.6 2.20 1216.1 2.58
HC mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
253.0 0.54 253.0 0.54 268.7 0.57 247.6 0.53
PM mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 111.2 0.24 111.2 0.24 81.9 0.17 70.4 0.15
*mg/Nm3 levels are corrected to 5% O2. Contact your local Cat dealer for further information.

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Package Performance
Low Fuel Consumption (60°C SCAC)
Performance Standby Mission Critical Prime Continuous
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Gen set power rating with fan 1500 ekW 1500 ekW 1360 ekW 1230 ekW
Gen set power rating with fan @
1875 kVA 1875 kVA 1700 kVA 1537 kVA
0.8 power factor
Emissions Low Fuel Low Fuel Low Fuel Low Fuel
Performance number DM8201-02 EM0642-00 DM8204-01 DM8189-02
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 404.1 (106.8) 404.1 (106.8) 365.1 (96.5) 332.2 (87.8)
75% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 301.7 (79.7) 301.7 (79.7) 272.9 (72.1) 248.0 (65.5)
50% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 206.5 (54.5) 206.5 (54.5) 190.6 (50.3) 176.5 (46.6)
25% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 124.5 (32.9) 124.5 (32.9) 116.9 (30.9) 110.0 (29.1)
Cooling System
Radiator air flow restriction (system) –
0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48)
kPa (in. water)
Radiator air flow – m /min (cfm)
3
1671 (59010) 1671 (59010) 1671 (59010) 1671 (59010)
Engine coolant capacity – L (gal) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4)
Radiator coolant capacity – L (gal) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4)
Total coolant capacity – L (gal) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8)
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 127.9 (4516.3) 127.9 (4516.3) 122.1 (4311.4) 116.4 (4110.1)
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature – °C (°F) 474.5 (886.1) 474.5 (886.1) 448.1 (838.6) 430.0 (806.0)
Exhaust gas flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 337.1 (11903.4) 337.1 (11903.4) 310.0 (10946.3) 287.8 (10162.2)
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum
6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0)
allowable) – kPa (in. water)
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to jacket water – kW (Btu/min) 630 (35828) 630 (35828) 586 (33325) 545 (30993)
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) – kW (Btu/min) 1516 (86215) 1516 (86215) 1349 (76716) 1212 (68924)
Heat rejection to aftercooler – kW (Btu/min) 398 (22634) 398 (22634) 347 (19733) 300 (17060)
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine –
144 (8189) 144 (8189) 130 (7393) 121 (6881)
kW (Btu/min)
Heat rejection from alternator – kW (Btu/min) 74 (4208) 74 (4208) 66 (3731) 61 (3455)
Emissions* (Nominal)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 3833.1 (8.21) 3833.1 (8.21) 3644.2 (7.77) 3447.8 (7.38)
CO mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
682.0 (1.46) 682.0 (1.46) 695.5 (1.48) 666.1 (1.43)
HC mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 181.5 (0.39) 181.5 (0.39) 189.8 (0.40) 183.6 (0.39)
PM mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
55.3 (0.12) 55.3 (0.12) 46.8 (0.10) 41.6 (0.09)
Emissions* (Potential Site Variation)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 4599.7 (9.86) 4599.7 (9.86) 4373.1 (9.33) 4137.3 (8.86)
CO mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 1227.6 (2.63) 1227.6 (2.63) 1251.9 (2.67) 1199.0 (2.57)
HC mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
241.4 (0.52) 241.4 (0.52) 252.4 (0.54) 244.2 (0.52)
PM mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 77.4 (0.17) 77.4 (0.17) 65.5 (0.14) 58.2 (0.12)
*mg/Nm3 levels are corrected to 5% O2. Contact your local Cat dealer for further information.

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Package Performance
Low Fuel Consumption (90°C SCAC)
Performance Standby Mission Critical Prime Continuous
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Gen set power rating with fan 1500 ekW 1500 ekW 1360 ekW 1230 ekW
Gen set power rating with fan @
1875 kVA 1875 kVA 1700 kVA 1537 kVA
0.8 power factor
Emissions Low Fuel Low Fuel Low Fuel Low Fuel
Performance number DM8202-01 EM0643-00 DM8205-01 DM8190-01
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 411.3 (108.6) 411.3 (108.6) 372.3 (98.3) 334.0 (88.2)
75% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 302.9 (80.0) 302.9 (80.0) 272.1 (71.9) 249.2 (65.8)
50% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 208.6 (55.1) 208.6 (55.1) 192.8 (50.9) 178.4 (47.1)
25% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 126.1 (33.3) 126.1 (33.3) 118.6 (31.3) 111.8 (29.5)
Cooling System
Radiator air flow restriction (system) –
0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48)
kPa (in. water)
Radiator air flow – m /min (cfm)
3
1671 (59010) 1671 (59010) 1671 (59010) 1671 (59010)
Engine coolant capacity – L (gal) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4)
Radiator coolant capacity – L (gal) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4)
Total coolant capacity – L (gal) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8)
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 125.7 (4438.6) 125.7 (4438.6) 120.7 (4262.0) 114.1 (4028.9)
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature – °C (°F) 503.7 (938.7) 503.7 (938.7) 476.5 (889.7) 450.3 (842.5)
Exhaust gas flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 344.8 (12175.3) 344.8 (12175.3) 318.9 (11260.6) 290.3 (10250.4)
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum
6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0)
allowable) – kPa (in. water)
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to jacket water – kW (Btu/min) 668 (37989) 668 (37989) 620 (35259) 576 (32756)
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) – kW (Btu/min) 1595 (90708) 1595 (90708) 1412 (80298) 1252 (71198)
Heat rejection to aftercooler – kW (Btu/min) 351 (19962) 351 (19962) 299 (17004) 252 (14330)
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine –
157 (8929) 157 (8929) 143 (8132) 132 (7507)
kW (Btu/min)
Heat rejection from alternator – kW (Btu/min) 74 (4208) 74 (4208) 66 (3731) 61 (3455)
Emissions* (Nominal)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 4515.6 (9.84) 4515.6 (9.84) 4329.2 (9.42) 4316.0 (9.29)
CO mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
656.6 (1.43) 656.6 (1.43) 654.8 (1.42) 636.4 (1.37)
HC mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 173.3 (0.38) 173.3 (0.38) 196.5 (0.43) 180.9 (0.39)
PM mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
51.6 (0.11) 51.6 (0.11) 41.5 (0.09) 34.7 (0.07)
Emissions* (Potential Site Variation)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 5418.7 (11.81) 5418.7 (11.81) 5195.0 (11.30) 5179.2 (11.15)
CO mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 1181.9 (2.58) 1181.9 (2.58) 1178.6 (2.56) 1145.5 (2.47)
HC mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
230.5 (0.50) 230.5 (0.50) 261.3 (0.57) 240.6 (0.52)
PM mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 72.2 (0.16) 72.2 (0.16) 58.1 (0.13) 48.6 (0.10)
*mg/Nm3 levels are corrected to 5% O2. Contact your local Cat dealer for further information.

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Package Performance
Low Emissions (30°C SCAC)
Performance Standby Mission Critical Prime Continuous
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Gen set power rating with fan 1500 ekW 1500 ekW 1360 ekW 1230 ekW
Gen set power rating with fan @
1875 kVA 1875 kVA 1700 kVA 1537 kVA
0.8 power factor
Emissions Low Emissions Low Emissions Low Emissions Low Emissions
Performance number DM8206-01 EM0644-00 DM8209-01 DM8197-01
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 432.5 (114.2) 432.5 (114.2) 392.4 (103.7) 355.4 (93.9)
75% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 322.6 (85.2) 322.6 (85.2) 290.6 (76.8) 261.9 (69.2)
50% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 212.8 (56.2) 212.8 (56.2) 194.3 (51.3) 179.5 (47.4)
25% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 126.4 (33.4) 126.4 (33.4) 118.7 (31.4) 111.7 (29.5)
Cooling System
Radiator air flow restriction (system) –
0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48)
kPa (in. water)
Radiator air flow – m /min (cfm)
3
1671 (59010) 1671 (59010) 1671 (59010) 1671 (59010)
Engine coolant capacity – L (gal) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4)
Radiator coolant capacity – L (gal) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4)
Total coolant capacity – L (gal) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8)
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 143.1 (5053.0) 143.1 (5053.0) 134.6 (4752.8) 127.3 (4495.0)
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature – °C (°F) 469.8 (877.6) 469.8 (877.6) 457.3 (855.1) 438.8 (821.8)
Exhaust gas flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 374.3 (13217.0) 374.3 (13217.0) 345.8 (12210.4) 318.1 (11232.1)
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum
6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0)
allowable) – kPa (in. water)
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to jacket water – kW (Btu/min) 632 (35942) 632 (35942) 588 (33439) 546 (31050)
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) – kW (Btu/min) 1649 (93779) 1649 (93779) 1494 (84962) 1343 (76373)
Heat rejection to aftercooler – kW (Btu/min) 555 (31561) 555 (31561) 476 (27069) 416 (23657)
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine –
149 (8474) 149 (8474) 134 (7620) 122 (6938)
kW (Btu/min)
Heat rejection from alternator – kW (Btu/min) 74 (4208) 74 (4208) 66 (3731) 61 (3455)
Emissions* (Nominal)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 2265.1 (5.20) 2265.1 (5.20) 2006.7 (4.60) 1946.2 (4.46)
CO mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
680.8 (1.56) 680.8 (1.56) 682.8 (1.57) 713.1 (1.63)
HC mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 218.1 (0.50) 218.1 (0.50) 125.7 (0.29) 130.9 (0.30)
PM mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
85.2 (0.20) 85.2 (0.20) 85.7 (0.20) 87.0 (0.20)
Emissions* (Potential Site Variation)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 2718.2 (6.24) 2718.2 (6.24) 2408.0 (5.52) 2335.4 (5.35)
CO mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 1225.4 (2.81) 1225.4 (2.81) 1229.0 (2.82) 1283.6 (2.94)
HC mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
290.1 (0.67) 290.1 (0.67) 167.2 (0.38) 174.1 (0.40)
PM mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 119.3 (0.27) 119.3 (0.27) 120.0 (0.28) 121.8 (0.28)
*mg/Nm3 levels are corrected to 5% O2. Contact your local Cat dealer for further information.

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Package Performance
Low Emissions (60°C SCAC)
Performance Standby Mission Critical Prime Continuous
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Gen set power rating with fan 1500 ekW 1500 ekW 1360 ekW 1230 ekW
Gen set power rating with fan @
1875 kVA 1875 kVA 1700 kVA 1537 kVA
0.8 power factor
Emissions Low Emissions Low Emissions Low Emissions Low Emissions
Performance number DM8207-01 EM0645-00 DM8210-01 DM8198-02
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 420.9 (111.2) 420.9 (111.2) 384.2 (101.5) 343.2 (90.7)
75% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 314.9 (83.2) 314.9 (83.2) 287.4 (75.9) 261.2 (69.0)
50% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 213.4 (56.4) 213.4 (56.4) 194.4 (51.3) 179.3 (47.4)
25% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 125.5 (33.2) 125.5 (33.2) 117.7 (31.1) 110.6 (29.2)
Cooling System
Radiator air flow restriction (system) –
0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48)
kPa (in. water)
Radiator air flow – m /min (cfm)
3
1671 (59010) 1671 (59010) 1671 (59010) 1671 (59010)
Engine coolant capacity – L (gal) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4)
Radiator coolant capacity – L (gal) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4)
Total coolant capacity – L (gal) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8)
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 134.9 (4763.4) 134.9 (4763.4) 129.7 (4579.8) 122.2 (4314.9)
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature – °C (°F) 482.2 (900.0) 482.2 (900.0) 461.6 (862.9) 432.8 (811.0)
Exhaust gas flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 359.2 (12683.7) 359.2 (12683.7) 335.3 (11839.6) 302.8 (10691.9)
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum
6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0)
allowable) – kPa (in. water)
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to jacket water – kW (Btu/min) 647 (36795) 647 (36795) 604 (34349) 563 (32017)
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) – kW (Btu/min) 1609 (91504) 1609 (91504) 1451 (82516) 1304 (74155)
Heat rejection to aftercooler – kW (Btu/min) 442 (25137) 442 (25137) 391 (22236) 340 (19335)
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine –
157 (8929) 157 (8929) 141 (8018) 129 (7336)
kW (Btu/min)
Heat rejection from alternator – kW (Btu/min) 74 (4208) 74 (4208) 66 (3731) 61 (3455)
Emissions* (Nominal)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 3075.1 (6.87) 3075.1 (6.87) 2647.9 (5.95) 2803.2 (6.21)
CO mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
636.0 (1.42) 636.0 (1.42) 670.6 (1.51) 708.2 (1.57)
HC mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 210.6 (0.47) 210.6 (0.47) 123.6 (0.28) 130.1 (0.29)
PM mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
46.7 (0.10) 46.7 (0.10) 59.9 (0.13) 59.8 (0.13)
Emissions* (Potential Site Variation)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 3690.2 (8.24) 3690.2 (8.24) 3177.5 (7.15) 3363.8 (7.46)
CO mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 1144.8 (.256) 1144.8 (.256) 1207.1 (2.71) 1274.8 (2.83)
HC mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
280.1 (0.63) 280.1 (0.63) 164.4 (0.37) 173.0 (0.38)
PM mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 65.4 (0.15) 65.4 (0.15) 83.9 (0.19) 83.7 (0.19)
*mg/Nm3 levels are corrected to 5% O2. Contact your local Cat dealer for further information.

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Package Performance
Low Emissions (90°C SCAC)
Performance Standby Mission Critical Prime Continuous
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Gen set power rating with fan 1500 ekW 1500 ekW 1360 ekW 1230 ekW
Gen set power rating with fan @
1875 kVA 1875 kVA 1700 kVA 1537 kVA
0.8 power factor
Emissions Low Emissions Low Emissions Low Emissions Low Emissions
Performance number DM8208-01 EM0646-01 DM8211-01 DM8198-02
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 411.3 (108.6) 411.3 (108.6) 372.1 (98.3) 343.2 (90.7)
75% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 309.6 (81.8) 309.6 (81.8) 288.3 (76.2) 261.2 (69.0)
50% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 223.1 (58.9) 223.1 (58.9) 206.3 (54.5) 179.3 (47.4)
25% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 133.1 (35.2) 133.1 (35.2) 124.7 (32.9) 110.6 (29.2)
Cooling System
Radiator air flow restriction (system) –
0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48)
kPa (in. water)
Radiator air flow – m /min (cfm)
3
1671 (59010) 1671 (59010) 1671 (59010) 1671 (59010)
Engine coolant capacity – L (gal) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4) 156.8 (41.4)
Radiator coolant capacity – L (gal) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4) 149.0 (39.4)
Total coolant capacity – L (gal) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8) 305.8 (80.8)
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 125.7 (4438.6) 125.7 (4438.6) 120.6 (4258.5) 122.2 (4314.9)
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature – °C (°F) 503.7 (938.7) 503.7 (938.7) 476.0 (888.8) 432.8 (811.0)
Exhaust gas flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 344.8 (12175.3) 344.8 (12175.3) 318.5 (11246.4) 302.8 (10691.9)
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum
6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0)
allowable) – kPa (in. water)
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to jacket water – kW (Btu/min) 666 (37875) 666 (37875) 619 (35202) 563 (32017)
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) – kW (Btu/min) 1585 (90140) 1585 (90140) 1404 (79843) 1304 (74155)
Heat rejection to aftercooler – kW (Btu/min) 350 (19905) 350 (19905) 299 (17004) 340 (19335)
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine –
157 (8929) 157 (8929) 143 (8132) 129 (7336)
kW (Btu/min)
Heat rejection from alternator – kW (Btu/min) 74 (4208) 74 (4208) 66 (3731) 61 (3455)
Emissions* (Nominal)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 4515.6 (9.84) 4515.6 (9.84) 4211.7 (9.16) 4274.6 (9.19)
CO mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
656.6 (1.43) 656.6 (1.43) 644.3 (1.40) 682.3 (1.47)
HC mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 173.2 (0.38) 173.2 (0.38) 119.1 (0.26) 125.6 (0.27)
PM mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
51.6 (0.11) 51.6 (0.11) 47.9 (0.10) 41.6 (0.09)
Emissions* (Potential Site Variation)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 5418.8 (11.81) 5418.8 (11.81) 5054.0 (10.99) 5129.5 (11.02)
CO mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 1181.9 (2.58) 1181.9 (2.58) 1159.7 (2.52) 1228.1 (2.64)
HC mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
230.4 (0.50) 230.4 (0.50) 158.4 (0.34) 167.0 (0.36)
PM mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 72.2 (0.16) 72.2 (0.16) 67.1 (0.15) 58.2 (0.13)
*mg/Nm3 levels are corrected to 5% O2. Contact your local Cat dealer for further information.

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Weights and Dimensions

A B
Dim “A” Dim “B” Dim “C” Dry Weight
mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) kg (lb)

5251 (206.7) 2286 (90.0) 2342 (92.2) 11 380 (25,090)

Note: For reference only. Do not use for installation design. Contact your local Cat dealer for precise weights and dimensions.

Ratings Definitions
Standby Applicable Codes and Standards
Output available with varying load for the duration of AS 1359, CSA C22.2 No. 100-04, UL 142, UL 489,
the interruption of the normal source power. Average UL 869, UL 2200, IBC, IEC 60034-1, ISO 3046,
power output is 70% of the standby power rating. Typical ISO 8528, NEMA MG1-22, NEMA MG1-33,
operation is 200 hours per year, with maximum expected 2014/35/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU and
usage of 500 hours per year. facilitates compliance to NFPA 37, NFPA 70,
Mission Critical NFPA 99, NFPA 110.
Output available with varying load for the duration of Note: Codes may not be available in all model
the interruption of the normal source power. Average configurations. Please consult your local Cat
power output is 85% of the mission critical power rating. dealer for availability.
Typical peak demand up to 100% of rated power for
up to 5% of the operating time. Typical operation is Data Center Applications
200 hours per year, with maximum expected usage of • ISO 8528-1 Data Center Power (DCP)
500 hours per year. compliant per DCP application of Cat diesel
generator set prime power rating.
Prime • All ratings Tier III/Tier IV compliant per Uptime
Output available with varying load for an unlimited time. Institute requirements.
Average power output is 70% of the prime power rating. • All ratings ANSI/TIA-942 compliant for Rated-1
Typical peak demand is 100% of prime rated ekW through Rated-4 data centers.
with 10% overload capability for emergency use for a
maximum of 1 hour in 12. Overload operation cannot Fuel Rates
exceed 25 hours per year. Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35º API [16°C (60ºF)]
gravity having an LHV of 42,780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb)
Continuous when used at 29ºC (85ºF) and weighing 838.9 g/liter
Output available with non-varying load for an unlimited (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.)
time. Average power output is 70-100% of the
continuous power rating. Typical peak demand is 100%
of continuous rated kW for 100% of the operating hours.

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