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3516E High Voltage Generator Set

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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

Generator

Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

Industry leading mechanical and electrical design

Industry leading motor starting capabilities

High Efficiency

EMCP Control Panel

EMCP Control Panel The EMCP controller features the reliability and durability you have come to expect from your Cat equipment. EMCP4 is a scalable control platform designed to ensure reliable generator set operation, providing extensive information about power output and engine operation. EMCP4 systems can be further...

Seismic Certification

Seismic Certification available.

Anchoring details are site specific, and are dependent on many factors such as generator set size, weight, and concrete strength.

IBC Certification requires that the anchoring system used is reviewed and approved by a Professional Engineer

Seismic Certification per Applicable Building Codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007, CBC 2010

Design Criteria

Design Criteria The generator set accepts 100% rated load in one step per NFPA 110 and conforms to the ISO 8528-5:2013 G3 for load acceptance & steady state.

Single-Source Supplier

Single-Source Supplier Fully prototype tested with certified torsional vibration analysis available

World Wide Product Support

World Wide Product Support Cat Dealers provide extensive post sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Cat^® SOS^SM program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of u...

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

Generator

Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

Industry leading mechanical and electrical design

Industry leading motor starting capabilities

High Efficiency

EMCP Control Panel

Seismic Certification

Seismic Certification available.

Anchoring details are site specific, and are dependent on many factors such as generator set size, weight, and concrete strength.

IBC Certification requires that the anchoring system used is reviewed and approved by a Professional Engineer

Seismic Certification per Applicable Building Codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007, CBC 2010

Design Criteria

Design Criteria The generator set accepts 100% rated load in one step per NFPA 110 and conforms to the ISO 8528-5:2013 G3 for load acceptance & steady state.

Single-Source Supplier

Single-Source Supplier Fully prototype tested with certified torsional vibration analysis available

World Wide Product Support

Engine Specifications

Bore: 6.69in
Stroke (HD): 8.46in
Aspiration: ATAAC
Fuel System: MEUI
Engine Model: 3516E, SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Compression Ratio: 14.3:1
Governor Type: Adem™ A5
Aspiration: ATAAC
Fuel System: MEUI
Bore: 6.69in
Stroke - HD: 8.47in

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 2500 ekW
Maximum Rating: 2750 eKW
Voltage: 4160 to 13800 volts
Frequency: 60 Hz
Speed: 1800 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Tier 2

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Air Inlet System
- Single element canister type with service indicator
- Air cleaner
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Generator
- IP23 Protection
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Power Termination
- Busbar
Undercarriage
- Oscillating track rolleR Frames
Starting/charging
- Heavy duty starting system
- Charging alternator
Control Panel
- Low coolant level
- Generator phase sequence
- Panel lights
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Frequency (Hz)
- 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Serial annunciator module data link
- 2 Programmable digital outputs
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Communications:
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- DC volts
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- Engine cool-down timer
- Overspeed
- RPM
- EMCP4.2
- Over/under voltage (27/59)
- Coolant temperature
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Controls:
- kVAr-hr (total)
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- EMCP4.2 controller includes:
- Environmental sealed front face
- Emergency stop
- Lamp test
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- Alarm acknowledge
- Operating hours
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- Low coolant temperature
- 6 programmable digital inputs
- Overcurrent (50/51)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Accessory module data link
- True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- High coolant temperature
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- kW-hr (total)
- Engine cycle crank
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- Low oil pressure
- Speed adjust
- EMCP 4.2B or EMCP 4.3 genset controller
Cooling System
- JWAC
- Radiator fan and fan drive
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Coolant level sensors
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Fan and belt guards
Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifold
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
- Fuel priming pump
Generators And Attachments
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- Right side extension terminal box, busbar connections, top mounted, bottom cable entry
- 3 phase brushless, Salient pole
- Winding temperature detectors
- Form wound
- Anti-condensation space heater
- 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
- 6 Lead
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
Governing System
- Woodward 2301A isochronous governor
Literature
- English
Lube System
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Fumes disposal
- Lubricating oil
- Integral lube Oil cooler
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Gear type lube oil pump
Mounting System
- Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
Starting / Charging System
- 24-volt electric starting motor
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
- Battery disconnect switch
General
- Right hand servicing
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
- Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
- SAE standard rotation
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Optional Equipment:

Air Inlet System
- Remote air inlet adapters
- Heavy duty air cleaners
- Dual element air cleaners
- Air inlet protection
Circuit Breakers
- 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
- Masterpact breaker connections
- 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
- R Frame breaker connections
- Cable entry options
- Busbar connections
- P frame breaker connections
- Optional busbar power connections
- Circuit breaker harnesses
- 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Control Panels
- Generator temperature monitoring
- Auxiliary box
- EMCP4.2, EMCP4.3, EMCP4.4
- Language options
- Voltage raise/lower switch
- Vandal proof panel door
- Ground
- Remote speed adjust
- Customer interface options
- Annunciator modules
- Load share module options
- Mounting group - External box clips
- PC monitoring (Remote and local)
Cooling System
- Optional ATAAC radiators
- Optional Serpentine radiators
- Water level switch gauges
- Expansion tanks
Exhaust System
- Flexible fittings
- Mufflers
- Elbows
- Flanges and exhaust fittings
- Y Adapters
- Flanges
Fuel System
- Primary fuel filters
- Duplex fuel filters
Generators And Attachments
- Generator 2270, 2740, 2750, 2760, 2770, 2750, 2760 frames, 2 BRG
- Cross-current compensation currenttransformers
- 3 Phase, 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
- Air cleaners and air filters
- Current transformers
- Differential current transformers
- Thermostat for space heater
Instrumentation
- Pyrometers
- Instrument panels
Lube System
- Deep sump oil pan
- Electric prelube pumps
- Manual prelube sump pumps
- Duplex oil filters
- Air prelube pump
- Oil level reg-1 shallow pan
Mounting System
- Sprint type vibration isolators
- IBC vibration isolators
Protection System
- Explosion relief valves
Special Tests / Reports
- Generator set fuel consumption test
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- Standard engine test charge
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- IBC and OSHPD seismic Certifications
- CSA test and certification
- Custom generator TVA report
Starting / Charging System
- Air starting motors
- Charging alternators - 45 amp
- 208, 240 and 480 Volt Jacket water heaters
- Air pressure regulator
- 10, 20, 35 Amp Battery chargers
- 24 Volt battery set - Dry
General
- Special paint colors
- US aid emblem
- Engine barring group

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Engine Model: 3516E, SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Voltage: 4160 to 13800 volts
Maximum Rating: 2750 eKW

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