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3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

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Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating

2750 ekW

Prime Power Rating

2500 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Tier 2, Low NOx

Voltage

416 to 13,800 Volts

Frequency

60 Hz

Speed

1800 rpm

Duty Cycle

Standby, Mission Critical, Prime

Maximum Rating

2750 ekW

Minimum Rating

2500 ekW

Engine Specifications

Engine Model

3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel

Bore

6.69in

Stroke

8.47in

Displacement

4765in³

Compression Ratio

14.7:1

Aspiration

ATAAC

Fuel System

EUI

Governor Type

Adem™ A5

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum

303.3in

Width - Maximum

104in

Height - Maximum

131.6in

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

40750lb

Standard Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Single element canister type with service indicator
    • Air cleaner
  • Cooling
    • Package mounted radiator
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Fuel
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Fuel priming pump
  • Generator
    • IP23 Protection
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Starting/charging
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
  • Control Panel
    • Communications:
    • 6 Programmable digital inputs
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • Low oil pressure
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Lamp test
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Speed adjust
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • Over/under voltage (27/59)
    • Low coolant level
    • Accessory module data link
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Cat ECS controller includes:
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • Cat ECS 100
    • Overspeed
    • 2 Programmable digital outputs
    • DC volts
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • High coolant temperature
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • Operating hours
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Coolant temperature
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • Digital indication for:
    • Panel lights
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Controls:
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • Cooling System
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Coolant level sensors
    • JWAC
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
    • Fan and belt guards
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Fuel System
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Fuel priming pump
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Form wound
    • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • Right side extension terminal box, busbar connections, top mounted, bottom cable entry
    • 6 Lead
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Governing System
    • ADEM III
  • Literature
    • Parts book
    • Operation & Maintenance Manual
  • Lube System
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Fumes disposal
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Lubricating oil
    • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Mounting System
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
    • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • 45 Amp Charging alternator
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • General
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • Right hand servicing

Optional Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air inlet protection
    • Remote air inlet adapters
    • Dual element air cleaners
    • Heavy duty air cleaners
  • Circuit Breakers
    • Busbar connections
    • P Frame breaker connections
    • R Frame breaker connections
    • Optional busbar power connections
    • Circuit breaker harnesses
    • Masterpact breaker connections
    • Cable entry options
    • 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Control Panel
    • Customer interface options
    • Mounting group - External box clips
    • EMCP 4.4
    • PC monitoring (Remote and local)
    • Ground
    • Load share module options
    • Annunciator modules
    • Auxiliary box
    • Language options
    • Remote speed adjust
    • Vandal proof panel door
    • Voltage raise/lower switch
    • Generator temperature monitoring
  • Cooling System
    • Expansion tanks
    • Optional Serpentine radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Optional ATAAC radiators
  • Exhaust System
    • Flexible fittings
    • Elbows
    • Flanges and exhaust fittings
    • Flanges
    • Y Adapters
    • Mufflers
  • Fuel System
    • Duplex fuel filters
    • Primary fuel filters
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Differential current transformers - 8.7 and 15 kV class
    • Alternator air cleaners
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lube System
    • Manual prelube pump
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Oil level regulator
    • Electric prelube pumps
  • Mounting System
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC Seismic vibration isolators NORAD
    • Puck style low efficiency lsolators
  • Power Connections
    • Neutral ground connections
    • 2700 & 3000 Frame
    • Grounding groups
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • IBC Certifications
    • Generator set test report
    • Torsional vibration analysis
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Standard engine test charge
    • Fuel consumption test
    • Generator set consumption test
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Starter cover
    • Electric starting motors
    • Air pressure regulator
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Engine barring group
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • Air starting motors
  • General
    • Special paint colors
    • US aid emblem

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