3516E Generator Set

Electric Power

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Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating 3000 kVA
Maximum Rating 3500 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Tier 2 Equivalent - 1808 rpm
Voltage 380 to 11000 volts
Frequency 50 Hz
Speed 1808 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby

Engine Specifications
Engine Model 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 170 mm 6.69 in
Stroke 215 mm 8.46 in
Displacement 78.1 l 4765 in³
Compression Ratio 14.7:1
Aspiration ATAAC
Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type AdemŒ

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum 8973 mm 353.3 in
Length - Maximum 9224 mm 363.1 in
Width - Minimum 2460 mm 104 in
Width - Maximum 2460 mm 104 in
Height - Minimum 3342 mm 132.6 in
Height - Maximum 3342 mm 131.6 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 21600 kg 47620 lb
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Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 24000 kg 52911 lb

Benefits and Features

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
EMCP 4 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
‡ EU Declaration of Conformity
‡ EU Declaration of Incorporation
‡ Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
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
World Wide 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

Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
‡Air Cleaner; single element canister type
Control System
‡Text alarm / event descriptions
‡Emergency stop pushbutton
‡IVR includes reactive droop capability

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‡KVAR / PF modes
‡EMCP 4.2B
‡Phase voltage sensing
‡Generator mounted - rear facing
‡Generator set packages include:
‡Volt DC operation
‡Caterpillar's Voltage Regulato
‡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)
‡Customer programmable digital inputs
‡Phase
‡accuracy
‡High coolant temperature
‡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

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‡Low coolant temperature

‡Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
‡Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
‡Analog inputs
‡Over / under frequency (81 o/u)
‡Digital indication for:
‡Low coolant leve
‡Failure to start (overcrank)
‡Cat Connect
‡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

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‡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, 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 - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation,
Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) - Busbar connections, top center mounted,
top cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
‡Lead
‡Permanent magnet
‡Phase brushless, salient pole
‡Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
Governing System
‡ADEM A5
Literature
‡English
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
‡Volt electric starting motor
‡Battery disconnect switch
‡Battery and battery rack w/cables
‡Amp charging alternator

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Optional Equipment
Control System
‡EMCP 4.3, 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
‡Thermostate 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

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‡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 busbar
‡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
‡and 50 amp battery chargers
‡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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Dimensional Art

Dimensions Dimension 1 Dimension 2 Dimension 3

Genset dimensions 9195 mm (362.0 in) 2552 mm (100.5 in) 3476 mm (136.9 in)

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication. CAT, CATERPILLAR, their
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as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used
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