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3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

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Overview

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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

SR5 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

Cat ECS 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

UL 2200 Listed
CSA
IBC seismic certification
OSHPD pre-approval

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

Worldwide 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

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating: 2750 ekW
Minimum 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
Standby Rating: 2750 ekW
Prime Power 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/Optional Features

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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