Diesel Generator Sets:

3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Stroke
8.46 in
Displacement
4766 in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
43541 lb

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Product Specs

  • Generator Set Specifications

  • Duty Cycle
    Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
    Minimum Rating
    2750 kVA
    Maximum Rating
    3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
    Voltage
    380 to 11000 volts
    Frequency
    50 Hz
    Speed
    1500 rpm
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    Low Fuel Consumption
  • Engine Specifications

  • Stroke
    8.46in
    Displacement
    4766in
    Engine Model
    3516E, SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
    Compression Ratio
    14:01
    Aspiration
    TA
    Governor Type
    Adem™5
    Fuel System
    Electronic unit injection
    Bore
    6.69in
    Stroke - HD
    8.46in
  • Generator Set Dimensions

  • Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
    43541lb
    Height - Maximum
    133.5in
    Length - Maximum
    296.8in
    Width - Maximum
    87.2in

Equipment

  • 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
    • 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, 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
    • English
  • 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
  • Air Inlet System
    • Air inlet protection
    • Heavy duty air cleaners
    • Remote air inlet adapters
    • Dual element air cleaners
  • Circuit Breakers
    • Cable entry options
    • Control packaging for enclosures
    • Optional busbar power connections
    • EMAX breakers
    • Load take off; IEC standard hole
    • Center posts busbars
    • Trip Units
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Control Panels
    • External box clips
    • Local and remote monitoring
    • Busbar connections
    • Governors
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • Auxiliary box
    • Voltage raise / lower switch
    • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
    • EMAX breaker connections
    • Language options
    • Remote speed adjust
    • Annunciator modules
    • Customer interface options
    • Vandal proof panel door
  • Cooling System
    • Optional Serpentine radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Heat exchangers
    • Radiator duct flanges
  • European Certifications
    • EU declaration of conformity
  • Exhaust System
    • Mufflers
    • Through wall installation kit
    • Flexible fittings
    • Muffler mounting kits
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel coolers
    • Primary fuel filter
  • Generators And Attachments
    • 3 Phase, Random wound, Internal excitation
    • Internal excitation
    • Random wound
    • Pitch: 0.6667
    • Optional generators
    • Number of leads: 6
    • 3 Phase, 380 / 400 / 415 / 3300 / 6600 / 10000 / 10500 / 11000 volt
       
  • Instrumentation
    • Thermocouples
    • Pyrometers and thermocouples
  • Lube System
    • Manual prelube sump pumps
    • Oil level regulator
    • Electric prelube pumps
  • Mounting System
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
  • Protection System
    • Explosion relief valves
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • CSA test and certification
    • Neutral ground certificate
    • PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • IBC seismic certificate
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Jacket water heaters
    • ETHER starting aids
    • Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
    • 24 Volt battery sets - Dry
    • Charging alternators - 50 Amp
    • 10 and 20 amp battery chargers
  • General
    • Engine barring group

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