3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

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    Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Tier 2
    Frequency 60 Hz
    Maximum Rating 3000 ekW
    Minimum Rating 2725 ekW
    Prime Power Rating 2725 ekW
    Speed 1800 rpm
    Standby Rating 3000 ekW
    Voltage 416 to 13,800 Volts
    Aspiration ATAAC
    Bore 6.69in
    Compression Ratio 13.9:1 / 14.3:1
    Displacement 4765in³
    Engine Model 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
    Fuel System MEUI
    Governor Type Adem™ A5
    Stroke 8.47in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 44930lb
    Height - Maximum 143.3in
    Length - Maximum 302.4in
    Width - Maximum 113.2in

    Standard Equipment:

    • Single element canister type with service indicator
    • Air cleaner
    • Package mounted radiator
    • Exhaust flange outlet
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Fuel priming pump
    • IP23 Protection
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
    • Busbar
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
    • 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:
    • Fan and belt guards
    • JWAC
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
    • Coolant level sensors
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • 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
    • ADEM III
    • Parts book
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Fumes disposal
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Lubricating oil
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
    • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
    • 45 Amp Charging alternator
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • 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 protection
    • Remote air inlet adapters
    • Heavy duty air cleaners
    • Dual element air cleaners
    • 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
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • 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
    • Optional Serpentine radiators
    • Optional ATAAC radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Expansion tanks
    • Flexible fittings
    • Y Adapters
    • Elbows
    • Mufflers
    • Flanges
    • Flanges and exhaust fittings
    • Duplex fuel filters
    • Primary fuel filters
    • Differential current transformers - 8.7 and 15 kV class
    • Alternator air cleaners
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
    • Manual prelube pump
    • Electric prelube pumps
    • Oil level regulator
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC Seismic vibration isolators NORAD
    • Puck style low efficiency lsolators
    • Neutral ground connections
    • 2700 & 3000 Frame
    • Grounding groups
    • 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
    • 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
    • US aid emblem
    • Special paint colors

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