3516B Generator Set

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    Continuous Rating 1640 ekW
    Duty Cycle Prime, Continuous
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
    Frequency 60 Hz
    Maximum Rating 1825 ekW
    Minimum Rating 1640 ekW
    Prime Power Rating 1825 ekW
    Speed 1800 rpm
    Voltage 380 to 13800 Volts
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 6.69in
    Compression Ratio 14.0:1
    Displacement 4210.64in
    Engine Model 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Fuel System Electronic unit injection
    Governor Type Adem™4
    Stroke 7.48in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 33300lb
    Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 33300lb
    Height - Maximum 94.1in
    Height - Minimum 94.1in
    Length - Maximum 264.3in
    Length - Minimum 264.3in
    Width - Maximum 90.1in
    Width - Minimum 90.1in

    Standard Equipment:

    • Air cleaner, single element canister type
    • Package mounted radiator
    • Exhaust flange outlet
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Generator set packages include Caterpillars voltage regulator
    • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
    • Controls:
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • Low coolant level
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • PLC functionality
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Lamp test
    • RPM
    • Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz)
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Operating hours
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • Accessory module data link
    • Number of I/O varies on options selected
    • High coolant temperature
    • Overspeed
    • 1 Programmable digital outputs
    • Regulator (IVR) - IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter
    • DC volts
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Coolant temperature
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • 3 Analog inputs
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • EMCP 4.3
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Cat connect
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Over/under voltage (27/59)
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • Digital indication for:
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Customizable screens
    • Load histogram feature
    • Emergency stop
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • Low oil pressure
    • Communications:
    • Speed adjust
    • Engine cycle crank
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • Busbar
    • Cat ECS Genset controller
    • Package mounted radiator
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Fuel priming pump
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
    • RH service
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
    • Random wound
    • IP23 Protection
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
    • HV:
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
    • LV
    • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby) - 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
    • 6 Lead
    • Form wound
    • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry - 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • MV:
    • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • ADEM A3
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Lubricating oil
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Fumes disposal
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting.
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
    • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • 45 Amp Charging alternator
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables

    Optional Equipment:

    • Exhaust mufflers
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Single element filter
    • Optional radiator arrangements
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • EMCP 4.4
    • Load share module
    • Digital I/O module
    • Generator main terminal box
    • Remote monitoring software
    • Vandal proof panel cover
    • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
    • Empty upper box
    • Cable Shroud
    • Annunciator - local
    • Digital I/O module
    • Annunciator - remote
    • Side extension box
    • Coolant
    • Water level switch gauges
    • No explosion relief valves
    • Explosion relief valves
    • Crankcase ventilation systems
    • Crankcase protection groups:
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • IBC isolators
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Flexible fittings
    • Tier 4 lean emissions moDual
    • Flanges
    • Elean emission parts
    • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
    • Exhaust offset
    • Mufflers
    • Tier 4 clean emission MOD kits
    • Y Adapters
    • Elbows>
    • Oversize batteries
    • Charging alternator
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Jacket water heater
    • Battery chargers
    • CSA Certification
    • EEC Declaration of Conformity
    • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
    • UL 2200 package
    • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
    • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
    • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
    • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
    • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
    • Platinum, Silver and Gold coverage
    • Primary fuel filter
    • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4)
    • Gas fuel filter
    • Generator conversions
    • Hi voltage optional attachments
    • 2700 Frame - 6300, 6600, 6900 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • 1600 Frame - 380, 440, 480, 600 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, RW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • Generators high voltage
    • Differential current transformers
    • 1600 Frame - 380, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM ,FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • 1600 Frame - 380, 440, 480, 600 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, RW, IE, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • Alternator air cleaner
    • 1800 Frame
    • Space heater kit
    • 3000 Frame - 12470, 13200, 13800 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • Pyrometer and termocouples
    • Oil level regulator
    • Prelube pump groups
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • Center post busbars
    • Cable entry - rear
    • Rear power connections
    • Cable entry - right side
    • Cable entry - left side
    • Grounding groups
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Right side power connections
    • left side power connections
    • Circuit breakers - LV Packages
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000 and 4000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Generator set report
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Fuel consumption test
    • Torsional vibration analysis
    • Seismic Certifications
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Standard engine test
    • OSPD Certification
    • 10, 20, 35 Amp Battery chargers
    • Engine barring device
    • Batteries, racks and cables
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Air starting motors with control and silencer
    • Electric starting motors
    • Starter cover
    • 50 Amp NFPA battery charger
    • Air pressure regulator

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