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Standby Rating

3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)

Prime Power Rating

2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan)

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel Consumption

3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

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




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