3516E Low Voltage Generator Set
The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your continuous, standby and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power from 2750 to 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan) at 50 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The generator set offers a low fuel consumption system.
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Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standby Rating | text | 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan) | ||||
| Prime Power Rating | text | 2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan) | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | Low Fuel Consumption |
Documents & Spec Sheets
Features & Benefits
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 Generator Set Package
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
Cat Diesel Engine
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
SR5 Alternator
EMCP 4 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
EMCP 4 Control Panel
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
Cooling System
Certifications
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- EU Declaration of Incorporation
- Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
- Telecommunication Lab of China
Certifications
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
One Safe Source
World Wide 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
World Wide Product Support
Complete Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standby Rating | text | 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan) | ||||
| Prime Power Rating | text | 2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan) | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | Low Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Voltage | text | 380 to 11000 volts | ||||
| Frequency | text | 50 Hz | ||||
| Speed | text | 1500 rpm | ||||
| Duty Cycle | text | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime | ||||
| Maximum Rating | text | 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan) | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan) | ||||
| Engine Model | text | 3516E, SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 6.69 | in | 170 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 8.46 | in | 215 | mm | |
| Displacement | measurement | 4766 | in³ | 78.1 | l | |
| Compression Ratio | text | 14:01 | ||||
| Aspiration | text | TA | ||||
| Fuel System | text | Electronic unit injection | ||||
| Governor Type | text | Adem™ A5 | ||||
| Length - Maximum | measurement | 296.8 | in | 7538 | mm | |
| Width - Maximum | measurement | 87.2 | in | 2216 | mm | |
| Height - Maximum | measurement | 133.5 | in | 3391 | mm | |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | measurement | 43541 | lb | 19750 | kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner
- Single element canister type with service indicator
Control Panel
- 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
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Generator
- IP23 Protection
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Power Termination
- Busbar
Starting/Charging
- Heavy duty starting system
- Charging alternator
Cooling System
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Radiator fan and fan drive
- Fan and belt guards
- JWAC
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Coolant level sensors
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifold
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
Generators and Attachments
- Internal excitation (IE)
- 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 system, 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
Governing System
- ADEM III
Literature
- Parts book
Lube System
- Lubricating oil
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Fumes disposal
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Integral lube Oil cooler
Mounting System
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
- Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
Starting / Charging System
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- 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
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air inlet protection
- Heavy duty air cleaners
- Remote air inlet adapters
- Dual element air cleaners
Circuit breakers
- Cable entry options
- Control packaging for enclosures
- Optional busbar power connections
- EMAX breakers
- Load take off; IEC standard hole
- Center posts busbars
- Trip units
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Control Panels
- 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
Cooling System
- Optional Serpentine radiators
- Water level switch gauges
- Heat exchangers
- Radiator duct flanges
European Certifications
- EU Declaration of Conformity
Exhaust System
- Mufflers
- Through wall installation kit
- Flexible fittings
- Muffler mounting kits
Fuel System
- Fuel coolers
- Primary fuel filter
Generators and attachments
- 3 Phase, Random wound, Internal excitation (IE)
- Internal excitation (IE)
- Random wound
- Pitch: 0.6667
- Optional generators
- Number of leads: 6
- 3 Phase, 380 / 400 / 415 / 3300 / 6600 / 10000 / 10500 / 11000 volt
Instrumentation
- Thermocouples
- Pyrometers and thermocouples
Lube System
- Manual prelube sump pumps
- Oil level regulator
- Electric prelube pumps
Mounting System
- Spring type vibration isolators
- IBC vibration isolators
Protection System
- Explosion relief valves
Special Tests / Reports
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- CSA test and certification
- Neutral ground certificate
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- IBC seismic Certification
Starting / Charging System
- Jacket water heaters
- ETHER starting aids
- Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
- 24 Volt battery set - Dry
- Charging alternators - 50 Amp
- 10 and 20 Amp Battery chargers
General
- Engine barring group