3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

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Features

  • Cat Generator Set Package

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Certifications

    • UL 2200 Listed
    • CSA
    • IBC seismic certification
    • OSHPD pre-approval
  • One Safe Source

    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
    • Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system
  • Worldwide Product Support

    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

Specifications

Units for specifications

Generator Set Specifications

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

Engine Specifications

Engine Model 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69 in 170 mm
Stroke 8.47 in 215 mm
Displacement 4765 in³ 78.1 l
Compression Ratio 13.9:1 / 14.3:1
Aspiration ATAAC
Fuel System MEUI
Governor Type Adem™ A5

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum 302.4 in 7678 mm
Width - Maximum 113.2 in 2874 mm
Height - Maximum 143.3 in 3639 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 44930 lb 20380 kg

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

Videos

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