3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

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    Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
    Frequency 50 Hz
    Maximum Rating 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
    Minimum Rating 2750 kVA
    Speed 1500 rpm
    Voltage 380 to 11000 volts
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 6.69in
    Compression Ratio 14:01
    Displacement 4766in
    Engine Model 3516E, SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
    Fuel System Electronic unit injection
    Governor Type Adem™5
    Stroke 8.46in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 43541lb
    Height - Maximum 133.5in
    Length - Maximum 296.8in
    Width - Maximum 87.2in

    Standard Equipment:

    • Air cleaner
    • Single element canister type with service indicator
    • 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 flange outlet
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • IP23 Protection
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
    • Busbar
    • Heavy-duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
    • Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
    • Fan and belt guards
    • JWAC
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Coolant level sensors
    • Package mounted radiator
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • Internal excitation
    • 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, 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
    • ADEM III
    • English
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Fumes disposal
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Integral lube oil cooler
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • Rails - engine / generator / radiator mounting
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Right hand servicing
    • Paint: Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
    • SAE standard rotation

    Optional Equipment:

    • Air inlet protection
    • Heavy duty air cleaners
    • Remote air inlet adapters
    • Dual element air cleaners
    • Cable entry options
    • Control packaging for enclosures
    • Optional busbar power connections
    • EMAX breakers
    • Load take off; IEC standard hole
    • Center posts busbars
    • Trip Units
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • 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
    • Optional Serpentine radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Heat exchangers
    • Radiator duct flanges
    • EU declaration of conformity
    • Mufflers
    • Through wall installation kit
    • Flexible fittings
    • Muffler mounting kits
    • Fuel coolers
    • Primary fuel filter
    • 3 Phase, Random wound, Internal excitation
    • Internal excitation
    • Random wound
    • Pitch: 0.6667
    • Optional generators
    • Number of leads: 6
    • 3 Phase, 380 / 400 / 415 / 3300 / 6600 / 10000 / 10500 / 11000 volt
       
    • Thermocouples
    • Pyrometers and thermocouples
    • Manual prelube sump pumps
    • Oil level regulator
    • Electric prelube pumps
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Explosion relief valves
    • PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • CSA test and certification
    • Neutral ground certificate
    • PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • IBC seismic certificate
    • Jacket water heaters
    • ETHER starting aids
    • Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
    • 24 Volt battery sets - Dry
    • Charging alternators - 50 Amp
    • 10 and 20 amp battery chargers
    • Engine barring group

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