3516C (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

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Equipment Specs

  • Maximum Rating: 2750 kVA
  • Minimum Rating: 2500 kVA
  • Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Low Fuel Consumption
  • Voltage: 380 to 11000 volts
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    Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
    Frequency 50 Hz
    Maximum Rating 2750 kVA
    Minimum Rating 2500 kVA
    Speed 1500 rpm
    Voltage 380 to 11000 volts
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 6.69in
    Compression Ratio 14:01
    Displacement 4765in
    Engine Model 3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Fuel System Electronic unit injection
    Governor Type Adem™3
    Stroke 8.46in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 32404lb
    Height - Maximum 80.7in
    Length - Maximum 228.3in
    Width - Maximum 75.9in

    Standard Equipment:

    • Air cleaner
    • Single element canister type with service indicator
    • RPM
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • Speed adjust
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Accessory module data link
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • DC volts
    • Controls:
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Low oil pressure
    • 2 Programmable digital outputs
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Low coolant level
    • Operating hours
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Lamp test
    • Over / under frequency (81 o/u)
    • 6 programmable digital inputs
    • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • EMCP 4 Genset Controller
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • High coolant temperature
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Overspeed
    • EMCP4.2B controller includes:
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • Panel lights
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Over / under voltage (27/59)
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • Communications:
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Digital indication for:
    • Text alarm / event descriptions
    • EMCP 4.2B
    • Coolant temperature
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Power Factor (per phase & average)
    • Exhaust flange outlet
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • IP23 Protection
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
    • Busbar
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
    • Fan and belt guards
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • JWAC
    • Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant
    • Coolant level sensors
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
    • Package mounted radiator
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby).
    • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
    • Random wound
    • 6 Lead
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • IEC standard hole pattern
    • Internal excitation
    • 3 phase brushless, salient pole
    • 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
    • ADEM III
    • English
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Integral lube oil cooler
    • Fumes disposal
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Rails - engine / generator / radiator mounting
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Right hand servicing
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
    • Paint: Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • SAE standard rotation

    Optional Equipment:

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

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    Too bad Poole Cat Field Service is better at invoicing than actually getting my machines moving.

    A prompt and courteous technician arrived, and correctly diagnosed two problems with my mini Ex. Thank you. I corrected those problems, but machine still did not work.

    He diagnosed a fuel problem as a clogged filter, rather than a bad fuel pump which I managed to diagnose. I also figured out, via help on the internet, that the fuel shut-off solenoid was bad.

    Machine runs fine now. So my advice is to check the internet, before letting Poole charge you $870 for a two hour field visit. And you can find a perfectly fine aftermarket fuel pump for $20 rather than the $250 that Poole charges... and it arrives faster,
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