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3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

At a glance data:

Standby Rating:
3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
Prime Power Rating:
2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage:
380 to 11000 volts
3516E Package Genset - High Voltage

Overview

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Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating:
3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
Prime Power Rating:
2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage:
380 to 11000 volts
Frequency:
50 Hz
Speed:
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating:
3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
Minimum Rating:
2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan)

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
3516E, SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore:
6.69in
Stroke:
8.46in
Displacement:
4766in
Compression Ratio:
14:01
Aspiration:
TA
Fuel System:
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type:
Adem™ A5

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum:
296.8in
Width - Maximum:
87.2in
Height - Maximum:
133.5in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum):
43541lb

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Air cleaner
  • Single element canister type with service indicator

control panel

  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • Overspeed
  • RPM
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Digital indication for:
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • 2 Programmable digital outputs
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Panel lights
  • Speed adjust
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Low coolant level
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Lamp test
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • High coolant temperature
  • DC volts
  • 6 Programmable digital inputs
  • Coolant temperature
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Emergency stop
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • EMCP 4.2B
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Controls:
  • kW-hr (total)
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Operating hours
  • EMCP 4 Genset controller
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Communications:
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • EMCP4.2B controller includes:
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • Low oil pressure
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Accessory module data link

exhaust

  • Exhaust flange outlet

fuel

  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator

generator

  • IP23 Protection
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

power termination

  • Busbar

starting/charging

  • Heavy duty starting system
  • Charging alternator

cooling system

  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • Fan and belt guards
  • JWAC
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Coolant level sensors

cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

exhaust system

  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)

fuel system

  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose

generators and attachments

  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • 6 Lead
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
  • IEC standard hole pattern
  • Random wound
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby).
  • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR). CDVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter

governing system

  • ADEM III

literature

  • Parts book

lube system

  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Fumes disposal
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Integral lube Oil cooler

mounting system

  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting

starting / charging system

  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • Battery disconnect switch

general

  • Right hand servicing
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
  • SAE standard rotation

Optional Equipment

air inlet system

  • Air inlet protection
  • Heavy duty air cleaners
  • Remote air inlet adapters
  • Dual element air cleaners

circuit breakers

  • Cable entry options
  • Control packaging for enclosures
  • Optional busbar power connections
  • EMAX breakers
  • Load take off; IEC standard hole
  • Center posts busbars
  • Trip units

power termination

  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

control panels

  • External box clips
  • Local and remote monitoring
  • Busbar connections
  • Governors
  • Generator temperature monitoring
  • Auxiliary box
  • Voltage raise/lower switch
  • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
  • EMAX breaker connections
  • Language options
  • Remote speed adjust
  • Annunciator modules
  • Customer interface options
  • Vandal proof panel door

cooling system

  • Optional Serpentine radiators
  • Water level switch gauges
  • Heat exchangers
  • Radiator duct flanges

european certifications

  • EU Declaration of Conformity

exhaust system

  • Mufflers
  • Through wall installation kit
  • Flexible fittings
  • Muffler mounting kits

fuel system

  • Fuel coolers
  • Primary fuel filter

generators and attachments

  • 3 Phase, Random wound, Internal excitation (IE)
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • Random wound
  • Pitch: 0.6667
  • Optional generators
  • Number of leads: 6
  • 3 Phase, 380 / 400 / 415 / 3300 / 6600 / 10000 / 10500 / 11000 volt

instrumentation

  • Thermocouples
  • Pyrometers and thermocouples

lube system

  • Manual prelube sump pumps
  • Oil level regulator
  • Electric prelube pumps

mounting system

  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • IBC vibration isolators

protection system

  • Explosion relief valves

special tests / reports

  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • CSA test and certification
  • Neutral ground certificate
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • IBC seismic Certification

starting / charging system

  • Jacket water heaters
  • ETHER starting aids
  • Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
  • Charging alternators - 50 Amp
  • 10 and 20 Amp Battery chargers

general

  • Engine barring group
Cat Switchgear

Cat Switchgear

Standby Rating:
3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
Prime Power Rating:
2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage:
380 to 11000 volts