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Maximum Rating

3500 kVA

Minimum Rating

3000 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Tier 2 Equivalent – 1800 rpm

3516E Generator Set

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Maximum Rating
3500 kVA
Minimum Rating
3000 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2 Equivalent – 1800 rpm
Voltage
380 to 11000 volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical
Engine Model
3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
8.46in
Displacement
4765in³
Compression Ratio
14.7:1
Aspiration
ATAAC
Fuel System
Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type
Adem™5
Length – Minimum
335.1in
Length – Maximum
335.1in
Width – Minimum
104in
Width – Maximum
104in
Height – Minimum
132.6in
Height – Maximum
131.6in
Dry Weight – Genset (minimum)
47620lb
Dry Weight – Genset (maximum)
50706lb
  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner; single element canister type
  • Control System
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • IVR includes reactive droop capability
    • KVAR / PF modes
    • EMCP 4.2B
    • 3 Phase voltage sensing
    • Generator mounted – rear facing
    • Generator set packages include:
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Caterpillar’s voltage regulator
    • RFI suppression
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
    • Min / max exciter
    • Controls:
    • Speed adjust
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Engine cool
    • Customizable screens
    • PLC functionality
    • Lamp test
    • Load histogram feature
    • Accessory module data link
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
    • 3 Phase
    • +/- 2% accuracy
    • High coolant temperature
    • 0 True RMS AC metering
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • Communications:
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Over/under voltage (27/59)
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • RPM
    • Number of I/O varies on options selected
    • Overspeed
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Low coolant temperature
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • 3 Analog inputs
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • Digital indication for:
    • Low coolant level
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Cat connect
    • 1 Programmable digital outputs
    • DC volts
    • Operating hours
    • Coolant temperature
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure – High coolant temperature – Overspeed – Emergency stop – Failure to start (overcrank) – Low coolant temperature – Low coolant level –
    • Low oil pressure
    • kW-hr (total)
    • kVAr-hr (total)
  • Cooling System
    • ATAAC – 3516E package radiators shipped installed
    • Certified standard PGS provided
  • Exhaust System
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Fuel System
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Flexible fuel lines – shipped loose
  • General
    • Right hand servicing
    • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing – SAE No. 00
  • Generator And Attachments
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Medium voltage:
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • High voltage:
    • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
    • Form wound
    • Low voltage: Random wound – Internal excitation (IE) – Winding temperature detectors – NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) – Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry – NEMA standard hole pattern
    • 6 Lead
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
  • Governing System
    • ADEM A5
  • Literature
    • Parts book
    • Operation & Maintenance Manual
  • Lubrication System
    • Integral lube oil cool
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Lubricating oil
    • Fumes disposal
  • Mounting System
    • Rails – Engine/generator/radiator mounting
    • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts – shipped loose
  • Starting System
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • Control System
    • EMCP 4.4
  • Air Inlet System
    • Single element filter
    • Dual element air cleaner
  • Cooling System
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
    • Optional installed radiators
    • Coolant
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
  • Crankcase System
    • Ventilation system
    • No explosion relief valves
    • Explosion relief valves
  • Exhaust System
    • Y Adapters
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) – Manual or electric
    • Primary fuel filter
  • General
    • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
    • US aid emblem
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Space heater
    • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
    • Alternator air cleaner
    • Thermostat for space heater
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
    • Generator conversion
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lubrication System
    • Oil level regulator
    • Prelube pumps
    • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Mounting System
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
  • Power Connections
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Center post busbars
    • Right side power connections
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • Generator set fuel consumption test
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Standard engine test charge
    • Canadian Standards Association certification
    • Generator test report
    • IBC Certification
    • OSHPD Certification
    • Fuel consumption test
    • Torsional vibration analysis reports
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Starting And Charging
    • Starter cover
    • Air pressure regulator
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • 24 Volt battery set – Dry
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Air starting motors
    • Electric starting motors
    • Engine barring device
  • Extended Service Coverage
    • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage




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