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3516E (50 Hz)

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      Benefits & 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
      Cat 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
      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

      Generator Set Specifications
      Maximum Rating 3500 kVA
      Minimum Rating 3000 kVA
      Emissions/Fuel Strategy Tier 2 Equivalent - 1800 rpm
      Voltage 380 to 11000 volts
      Frequency 50 Hz
      Speed 1800 rpm
      Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical
      Engine Specifications
      Engine Model 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
      Bore 170 mm
      Stroke 215 mm
      Displacement 78.1 l
      Compression Ratio 14.7:1
      Aspiration ATAAC
      Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection
      Governor Type Adem™5
      Generator Set Dimensions
      Length - Minimum 8513 mm
      Length - Maximum 8513 mm
      Width - Minimum 2640 mm
      Width - Maximum 2460 mm
      Height - Minimum 3342 mm
      Height - Maximum 3342 mm
      Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 21,600 kg
      Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 23,000 kg

      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
      • KVAR / PF modes
      • EMCP 4.2B
      • 3 Phase voltage sensing
      • Generator mounted - rear facing
      • Generator set packages include:
      • 24 Volt DC operation
      • Caterpillar's voltage regulator
      • 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)
      • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
      • 3 Phase
      • +/- 2% accuracy
      • High coolant temperature
      • 0 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
      • Low coolant temperature
      • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
      • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
      • 3 Analog inputs
      • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
      • Digital indication for:
      • Low coolant level
      • Failure to start (overcrank)
      • Cat connect
      • 1 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
      • 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 system, 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 (IE) - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) - Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
      • 6 Lead
      • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
      • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
      • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
      Governing System
      • ADEM A5
      Literature
      • Parts book
      • Operation & Maintenance Manual
      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
      • 24 Volt electric starting motor
      • Battery disconnect switch
      • Battery and battery rack w/cables
      • 45 Amp Charging alternator

      Optional Equipment

      Control System
      • 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
      • Thermostat 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
      • 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 busbars
      • 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
      • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
      • 24 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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      Product specifications, standard and optional equipment may vary depending on stock availability. For more information or to verify specific product details, please get in touch with one of our sales representatives.

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