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3516E Generator Set

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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

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

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 3000 kVA
Maximum Rating: 3500 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: 6.69in
Stroke: 8.46in
Displacement: 4765in³
Compression Ratio: 14.7:1
Aspiration: ATAAC
Fuel System: Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type: Adem™5

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum: 335.1in
Length - Maximum: 335.1in
Width - Minimum: 104in
Width - Maximum: 104in
Height - Minimum: 132.6in
Height - Maximum: 131.6in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum): 47620lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum): 50706lb

Standard/Optional Features

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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3516E Generator Set