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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

Engine Specifications

Bore: 6.69in
Stroke (HD): 8.46in
Aspiration: ATAAC
Fuel System: MEUI
Engine Model: 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Compression Ratio: 13.9:1 / 14.3:1
Governor Type: Adem™ A5
Aspiration: ATAAC
Fuel System: MEUI
Bore: 6.69in
Stroke - HD: 8.46in
Displacement: 4765in³
Stroke: 8.47in

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 2725 ekW
Maximum Rating: 3000 ekW
Voltage: 416 to 13,800 Volts
Frequency: 60 Hz
Speed: 1800 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Tier 2
Height - Maximum: 103.9in
Duty Cycle: Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Standby Rating: 3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating: 2725 ekW

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum: 143in
Length - Maximum: 304in
Width - Maximum: 113in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum): 44930lb

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

Optional Equipment:

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

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3516E Low Voltage Generator Set