3516E (50 Hz)
Specifications
Overview
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 percent rated load in one step. The generator set offers a low fuel consumption system.
| Minimum Rating | 2750 kVA 2750 kVA | More |
| Maximum Rating | 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan) 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan) | More |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel Consumption Low Fuel Consumption | More |
| Voltage | 380 to 11000 volts 380 to 11000 volts | More |
| Frequency | 50 Hz 50 Hz | More |
| Speed | 1500 rpm 1500 rpm | More |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime Standby, Mission Critical, Prime | More |
Engine Specifications
| Engine Model | 3516E, SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel 3516E, SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel | More |
| Bore | 6.69 in 170.0 mm | More |
| Stroke | 8.46 in 215.0 mm | More |
| Displacement | 4766.0 in 78.1 l | More |
| Compression Ratio | 14:01 14:01 | More |
| Aspiration | TA TA | More |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection Electronic unit injection | More |
| Governor Type | Adem™5 Adem™5 | More |
Benefits & Features
Equipment
3516E (50 Hz) Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Single element canister type with service indicator
- Air cleaner
Air Inlet
- Air Cleaner
Control Panel
- EMCP 4 Genset Controller
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- RPM
- 24-volt DC operation
- Coolant temperature
- Low oil pressure
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- Low coolant level
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- Over / under frequency (81 o/u)
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Low coolant temperature
- Operating hours
- Engine cycle crank
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Lamp test
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Over / under voltage (27/59)
- Alarm acknowledge
- Panel lights
- kW-hr (total)
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- Generator phase sequence
- Engine cool-down timer
- kVAr-hr (total)
- EMCP4.2 controller includes:
- Digital indication for:
- Communications:
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Text alarm / event descriptions
- Speed adjust
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- High coolant temperature
- 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- 6 programmable digital inputs
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Controls:
- Environmental sealed front face
- Power Factor (per phase & average)
- 2 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- Accessory module data link
- DC volts
- Emergency stop
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- Overspeed
- 2 programmable digital outputs
- Frequency (Hz)
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- Overcurrent (50/51)
- EMCP 4.2
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Fuel priming pump
- Secondary fuel filter
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- IP23 Protection
Power Termination
- Bus Bar
Starting/Charging
- Heavy-duty starting system
- Charging alternator
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Cooling System
- JWAC
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant
- Coolant level sensors
- Fan and belt guards
- Radiator fan and fan drive
Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifold
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Fuel priming pump
Generators and Attachments
- NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby).
- Bus bar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- IEC standard hole pattern
- Winding temperature detectors
- 3 phase brushless, salient pole
- 6 lead
- Internal excitation
- 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
- Random wound
Governing System
- ADEM III
Literature
- English
Lube System
- Integral lube oil cooler
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Fumes disposal
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Lubricating oil
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
Mounting System
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
- Rails - engine / generator / radiator mounting
Starting / Charging System
- Battery disconnect switch
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
General
- Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
- Right hand servicing
- SAE standard rotation
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
- Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
3516E (50 Hz) Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air inlet protection
- Heavy duty air cleaners
- Remote air inlet adapters
- Dual element air cleaners
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Circuit Breakers
- Optional busbar power connections
- Load take off; IEC standard hole
- Center posts busbars
- Control packaging for enclosures
- Trip Units
- EMAX breakers
- Cable entry options
Control Panels
- Generator temperature monitoring
- Vandal proof panel door
- Local and remote monitoring
- Governors
- Auxiliary box
- Busbar connections
- Customer interface options
- Language options
- Annunciator modules
- Voltage raise / lower switch
- Remote speed adjust
- External box clips
- EMAX breaker connections
- EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
Cooling System
- Radiator duct flanges
- Optional Serpentine radiators
- Water level switch gauges
- Heat exchangers
European Certifications
- EU declaration of conformity
Exhaust System
- Flexible fittings
- Mufflers
- Muffler mounting kits
- Through wall installation kit
Fuel System
- Primary fuel filter
- Fuel coolers
Generators and attachments
- Internal excitation
- Random wound
- 3 Phase, 380 / 400 / 415 / 3300 / 6600 / 10000 / 10500 / 11000 volt
- Optional generators
- 3 Phase, Random wound, Internal excitation
- Number of leads: 6
- Pitch: 0.6667
Instrumentation
- Pyrometers and thermocouples
- Thermocouples
Lube System
- Electric prelube pumps
- Oil level regulator
- Manual prelube sump pumps
Mounting System
- Spring type vibration isolators
- IBC vibration isolators
Protection System
- Explosion relief valves
Special Tests / Reports
- CSA test and certification
- PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
- IBC seismic certificate
- Neutral ground certificate
- PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor
Starting / Charging System
- ETHER starting aids
- Jacket water heaters
- Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
- 10 and 20 amp battery chargers
- Charging alternators - 50 Amp
- 24 Volt battery sets - Dry
General
- Engine barring group
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