Diesel Generator Sets

3516E 3250 & 3500 kVA

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Standby Rating
3500/3250/3000 kVA

Prime Power Rating
3175/2950/2725 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx

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Overview

3000 - 3500 kVA Diesel Generator Set

The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby, mission critical and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power (2725 - 3500 kVA 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 is certified Tier 2 Equivalent, US EPA Stationary Emergency / Low NOx (1/2 TA Luft).

Benefits

installed space

Requires less space for installation

less

Reduced amount of structural support required

Ambient

Provides full power even on hottest days of the year

Features at a Glance

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 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

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

Cat ECS 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

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

Certifications

EU Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Incorporation
Eurasian Conformity (EAC)

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

Worldwide 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

Specifications

Full Specifications

Generator Set Specifications: Standby Rating
3500/3250/3000 kVA

Prime Power Rating
3175/2950/2725 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx

Voltage
380 to 11000 volts

Frequency
50 Hz

Speed
1500 rpm

Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime

Maximum Rating
3500 kVA

Minimum Rating
2725 kVA

Engine Specifications: Engine Model
3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Bore
6.69 in

Stroke
8.46 in

Displacement
4765 in³

Compression Ratio
14.0:1

Aspiration
ATAAC

Fuel System
Electronic Unit Injection

Governor Type
Adem™ A5

Generator Set Dimensions: Length - Minimum
313.4 in

Length - Maximum
318.4 in

Width - Minimum
104 in

Width - Maximum
104 in

Height - Minimum
131.6 in

Height - Maximum
131.6 in

Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
44930 lb

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
45651 lb

Equipment

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air cleaner; single element canister type

Control System

Generator set packages include:
Emergency stop pushbutton
24 Volt DC operation
KVAR / PF modes
IVR includes reactive droop capability
Cat ECS 100
Text alarm/event descriptions
Generator mounted - rear facing
Environmental sealed front face
RFI suppression
3 Phase voltage sensing
Caterpillar's voltage regulator
Min / max exciter
Limiter and exciter diode monitor
Controls:
Speed adjust
Auto/start/stop control
Engine cycle crank
Engine cool
Alarm acknowledge
PLC functionality
Customizable screens
Lamp test
Load histogram feature
Generator phase sequence
1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
RPM
High coolant temperature
Accessory module data link
Low coolant level
Number of I/O varies on options selected
Digital indication for:
Reverse power (kW) (32)
Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
Overcurrent (50/51)
6 Customer programmable digital inputs
3 Analog inputs
Serial annunciator module data link
Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
Low coolant temperature
+/- 2% accuracy
Programmable protective relaying functions:
Failure to start (overcrank)
4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
Cat connect
Over/under voltage (27/59)
1 Programmable digital outputs
0 True RMS AC metering
3 Phase
Communications:
Overspeed
DC volts
Operating hours
Coolant temperature
Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
Volts (L-L & L-N)
Power factor (per phase & average)
Frequency (Hz)
Amps (per phase & average)
kW (per phase, average & percent)
kVA (per phase, average & percent)
kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
Low oil pressure
kVAr-hr (total)
kW-hr (total)
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure - High coolant temperature - Overspeed - Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank) - Low coolant temperature - Low coolant level -

Cooling System

ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
Certified standard PGS provided

Exhaust System

Dry exhaust manifold
Flanged faced outlet(s)

Fuel System

Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
Secondary fuel filters
Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose

General

SAE standard rotation
Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
Right hand servicing
Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator

Generator and Attachments

Anti-condensation space heater
Low voltage: Random wound - Internal excitation (IE) - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) - Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
Winding temperature detectors
High voltage:
Medium voltage:
Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
NEMA standard hole pattern
6 Lead
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
Form wound
Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry

Governing System

ADEM A5

Literature

Parts book
Operation & Maintenance Manual

Lubrication System

Gear type lube oil pump
Lubricating oil
Oil filter, filler and dipstick
Integral lube oil cool
Oil drain lines and valve
Fumes disposal

Mounting System

Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose

Starting System

24 Volt electric starting motor
45 Amp Charging alternator
Battery and battery rack w/cables
Battery disconnect switch

Optional Equipment

Control System

EMCP 4.4

Air Inlet System

Single element filter
Dual element air cleaner

Cooling System

Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
Water level switch gauges
Optional installed ATAAC radiators
Coolant
Optional installed radiators
Standard ambient radiators

Crankcase System

Ventilation system
Explosion relief valves
No explosion relief valves

Exhaust System

Y Adapters

Fuel System

Primary fuel filter
Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric

General

US aid emblem
Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)

Generators and Attachments

Thermostat for space heater
Alternator air cleaner
Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
Generator conversion
Space heater
Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame

Instrumentation