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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

    Saves up to 11% installed space

    Requires less space for installation

    Weighs up to 31% Less

    Reduced amount of structural support required

    Full Power up to 55°C Ambient

    Provides full power even on hottest days of the year

    Learn more about the 3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

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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
      131.6 in
      Length - Maximum
      303.3 in
      Width - Maximum
      104 in
    • Generator Set Specifications
      Duty Cycle
      Standby, Mission Critical, 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 Inlet System
    • Single element canister type with service indicator
    • Air cleaner
    Cooling
    • Package mounted radiator
    Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
    Fuel
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Fuel priming pump
    Generator
    • IP23 Protection
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
    Power Termination
    • Busbar
    Starting/Charging
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
    Control Panel
    • Communications:
    • 6 Programmable digital inputs
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • Low oil pressure
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Lamp test
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Speed adjust
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • Over/under voltage (27/59)
    • Low coolant level
    • Accessory module data link
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Cat ECS controller includes:
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • Cat ECS 100
    • Overspeed
    • 2 Programmable digital outputs
    • DC volts
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • High coolant temperature
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • Operating hours
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Coolant temperature
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • Digital indication for:
    • Panel lights
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Controls:
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    Cooling System
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Coolant level sensors
    • JWAC
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
    • Fan and belt guards
    Exhaust System
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    Fuel System
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Fuel priming pump
    Generators and Attachments
    • Form wound
    • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • Right side extension terminal box, busbar connections, top mounted, bottom cable entry
    • 6 Lead
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    Governing System
    • ADEM III
    Literature
    • Parts book
    • Operation & Maintenance Manual
    Lube System
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Fumes disposal
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Lubricating oil
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    Mounting System
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
    • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
    Starting / Charging System
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • 45 Amp Charging alternator
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    General
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • Right hand servicing
    Air Inlet System
    • Air inlet protection
    • Remote air inlet adapters
    • Dual element air cleaners
    • Heavy duty air cleaners
    Circuit breakers
    • Busbar connections
    • P Frame breaker connections
    • R Frame breaker connections
    • Optional busbar power connections
    • Circuit breaker harnesses
    • Masterpact breaker connections
    • Cable entry options
    • 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
    Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    Control Panel
    • Customer interface options
    • Mounting group - External box clips
    • EMCP 4.4
    • PC monitoring (Remote and local)
    • Ground
    • Load share module options
    • Annunciator modules
    • Auxiliary box
    • Language options
    • Remote speed adjust
    • Vandal proof panel door
    • Voltage raise/lower switch
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    Cooling System
    • Expansion tanks
    • Optional Serpentine radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Optional ATAAC radiators
    Exhaust System
    • Flexible fittings
    • Elbows
    • Flanges and exhaust fittings
    • Flanges
    • Y Adapters
    • Mufflers
    Fuel System
    • Duplex fuel filters
    • Primary fuel filters
    Generators and attachments
    • Differential current transformers - 8.7 and 15 kV class
    • Alternator air cleaners
    Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
    Lube System
    • Manual prelube pump
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Oil level regulator
    • Electric prelube pumps
    Mounting System
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC Seismic vibration isolators NORAD
    • Puck style low efficiency lsolators
    Power Connections
    • Neutral ground connections
    • 2700 & 3000 Frame
    • Grounding groups
    Special Tests / Reports
    • IBC Certifications
    • Generator set test report
    • Torsional vibration analysis
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Standard engine test charge
    • Fuel consumption test
    • Generator set consumption test
    Starting / Charging System
    • Starter cover
    • Electric starting motors
    • Air pressure regulator
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Engine barring group
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • Air starting motors
    General
    • Special paint colors
    • US aid emblem