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3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

2500 - 2750 ekW Diesel Generator Set

The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your Standby and Prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power from 2500 to 2750 ekW at 60 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 is US EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) certified.

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Benefits

14% smaller footprint

Requires less space for installation

11% lower airflow

Lower cost room installation / Aids enclosure packaging

4°C improvement in ambient capability

Provides full power even on hottest days of the year

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  • Engine Specifications
    Aspiration
    ATAAC
    Bore
    6.69 in
    Compression Ratio
    14.7:1
    Displacement
    4765 in³
    Engine Model
    3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
    Fuel System
    EUI
    Governor Type
    Adem™ A5
    Stroke
    8.47 in
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
    40750 lb
    Height - Maximum
    124.5 in
    Length - Maximum
    276.1 in
    Width - Maximum
    100.7 in
  • Generator Set Specifications
    Duty Cycle
    Standby, Mission Critical, Prime-DCP, Prime
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    Tier 2, Low NOx
    Frequency
    60 Hz
    Maximum Rating
    2750 ekW
    Minimum Rating
    2500 ekW
    Prime Power Rating
    2500 ekW
    Speed
    1800 rpm
    Standby Rating
    2750 ekW
    Voltage
    416 to 13,800 Volts
Air Cleaner
  • Single element with service indicator
Starting
  • Heavy duty electric starter(s)
Cooling
  • Standard Ambient Radiator
Crankcase Ventilation System
  • Non filtered crankcase ventilation
Mounting System
  • Rails
Controller
  • Cat ECS 100
Telematics
  • Ethernet
Alternator
  • Form wound
  • Permanent Magnet (PM) Excitation
Power Termination
  • Busbar
Air Cleaner
  • Dual element with service indicator
Starting
  • Standard batteries
  • Oversized batteries
  • Battery charger - 10A
  • Battery charger - 20A
  • Battery charger - 40A
  • Battery charger - 50A
  • Air starter(s)
  • Jacket water heater
Cooling
  • No Radiator
  • High Ambient Radiator
Crankcase Ventilation System
  • Filtered crankcase ventilation
  • Closed filtered crankcase ventilation
Muffler
  • Industrial grade (15 dB)
  • Critical grade (25 dB)
  • Hospital grade (35 dB)
Mounting System
  • Spring vibration Isolators
  • Seismic rated vibration isolators
Controller
  • Cat ECS 200
  • EMCP 4.4
Controller attachments
  • Local annunciator module
  • Remote annuciator module
  • Expansion I/O module
  • Remote monitoring software
Telematics
  • Cellular
Extended service terms
  • 2 year (Prime)
  • 3 year
  • 5 year
  • 10 year
Extended service coverage
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Platinum
  • Platinum plus
Alternator Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient)
  • 80°C
  • 105°C
  • 125°C/130°C
  • 150°C
Alternator Output Voltage
  • 416V
  • 480V
  • 600V
  • 4160V
  • 12470V
  • 13200V
  • 13800V
Alternator attachments
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Stator and bearing temperature monitoring and protection
Power termination
  • Busbar
  • Circuit breaker
Circuit breaker
  • 1600A
  • 2000A
  • 2500A
  • 3000A
  • 3200A
  • 4000A
  • 5000A
  • Electrically operated
Trip Unit
  • LSI
  • LSI-G
  • LSI-P
  • LSIG-P
Ancilliary Equipment
  • Automatic transfer switch (ATS)
  • Paralleling switchgear
  • Paralleling controls
Certifications
  • UL 2200
  • IBC seismic certification
  • HCAI/OSHPD OSP preapproved

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