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    Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx
    Frequency 50 Hz
    Maximum Rating 3500 kVA
    Minimum Rating 2725 kVA
    Prime Power Rating 3175/2950/2725 kVA
    Speed 1500 rpm
    Standby Rating 3500/3250/3000 kVA
    Voltage 380 to 11000 volts
    Aspiration ATAAC
    Bore 6.69in
    Compression Ratio 14.0:1
    Displacement 4765in³
    Engine Model 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection
    Governor Type Adem™ A5
    Stroke 8.46in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 45651lb
    Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 44930lb
    Height - Maximum 131.6in
    Height - Minimum 131.6in
    Length - Maximum 318.4in
    Length - Minimum 313.4in
    Width - Maximum 104in
    Width - Minimum 104in

    Standard Equipment:

    • Air cleaner; single element canister type
    • 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 -
    • ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
    • Certified standard PGS provided
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
    • Right hand servicing
    • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
    • 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
    • ADEM A5
    • Parts book
    • Operation & Maintenance Manual
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Integral lube oil cool
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Fumes disposal
    • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
    • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • 45 Amp Charging alternator
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • Battery disconnect switch

    Optional Equipment:

    • EMCP 4.4
    • Single element filter
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
    • Coolant
    • Optional installed radiators
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Ventilation system
    • Explosion relief valves
    • No explosion relief valves
    • Y Adapters
    • Primary fuel filter
    • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
    • US aid emblem
    • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
    • 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
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Prelube pumps
    • Oil level regulator
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Center post busbars
    • Right side power connections
    • Generator set fuel consumption test
    • Torsional vibration analysis reports
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • IBC Certification
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Canadian Standards Association certification
    • Standard engine test charge
    • Generator test report
    • Fuel consumption test
    • OSHPD Certification
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Air starting motors
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Starter cover
    • Engine barring device
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • Electric starting motors
    • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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