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      • 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
        Standby Rating
      • 2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan)
        Prime Power Rating
      • More specifications

      Benefits & Features

      Cat Generator Set Package
      Cat Diesel Engine
      SR5 Alternator
      EMCP 4 Control Panel
      Cooling System
      Certifications
      One Safe Source
      World Wide Product Support

      specifications

      Generator Set Specifications
      Standby Rating 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
      Prime Power Rating 2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan)
      Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
      Voltage 380 to 11000 volts
      Frequency 50 Hz
      Speed 1500 rpm
      Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
      Maximum Rating 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
      Minimum Rating 2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan)
      Engine Specifications
      Engine Model 3516E, SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
      Bore 170 mm
      Stroke 215 mm
      Displacement 78.1 l
      Compression Ratio 14:01
      Aspiration TA
      Fuel System Electronic unit injection
      Governor Type Adem™ A5
      Generator Set Dimensions
      Length - Maximum 7538 mm
      Width - Maximum 2216 mm
      Height - Maximum 3391 mm
      Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 19750 kg

      Standard 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 (IE)
      • 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 system, 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
      • Parts book
      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

      Optional Equipment

      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 (IE)
      • Internal excitation (IE)
      • 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 Certification
      Starting / Charging System
      • Jacket water heaters
      • ETHER starting aids
      • Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
      • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
      • Charging alternators - 50 Amp
      • 10 and 20 Amp Battery chargers
      General
      • Engine barring group

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      Product specifications, standard and optional equipment may vary depending on stock availability. For more information or to verify specific product details, please get in touch with one of our sales representatives.

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