3516E (50 Hz)

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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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

Additional information

Offering Type

Generator Set Specifications - Standby Rating

3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
Generator Set Specifications - Prime Power Rating

2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan)
Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel Consumption
Generator Set Specifications - Voltage

380 to 11000 volts
Generator Set Specifications - Frequency

50 Hz
Generator Set Specifications - Speed

1500 rpm
Generator Set Specifications - Duty Cycle

Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Generator Set Specifications - Maximum Rating

3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating

2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan)
Engine Specifications - Engine Model

3516E, SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Engine Specifications - Bore

170 mm ( 6.69 in )
Engine Specifications - Stroke

215 mm ( 8.46 in )
Engine Specifications - Displacement

78.1 l ( 4766 in )
Engine Specifications - Compression Ratio

14:01
Engine Specifications - Aspiration

TA
Engine Specifications - Fuel System

Electronic unit injection
Engine Specifications - Governor Type

Adem™ A5
Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Maximum

7538 mm ( 296.8 in )
Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Maximum

2216 mm ( 87.2 in )
Generator Set Dimensions - Height - Maximum

3391 mm ( 133.5 in )
Generator Set Dimensions - Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

19750 kg ( 43541 lb )

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