3516 (60 Hz)

3516 Diesel Generator Set

THE RUNDOWN

Cat Generator Set Package
  • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
  • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements
Cat Diesel Engine
  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
SR5 Alternator
  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
  • Robust Class H insulation
EMCP 4 Control Panel
  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
  • Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements
Cooling System
  • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
  • UL 2200 Listed
  • CSA
  • IBC seismic certification
  • OSHPD pre-approval
One Safe Source
  • Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package performance
  • The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
  • Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
  • Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system
Worldwide Product Support
  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements
Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating1750 ekW
Prime Power Rating1600 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency60 Hz
Speed1800 rpm
Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating1750 ekW
Minimum Rating1450 ekW
Engine Specifications
Engine Model3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore6.69in
Stroke7.48in
Displacement4210.64in³
Compression Ratio13.0:1
AspirationTA
Fuel SystemMechanical unit injection
Governor TypeWoodward
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum245.2in
Length - Maximum245in
Width - Minimum90in
Width - Maximum90in
Height - Minimum94.9in
Height - Maximum94.9in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)28840lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)28840lb
Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type

Control Panels

  • Accessory module data link
  • Low coolant level
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • EMCP 4.2B
  • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
  • Communications:
  • Load histogram feature
  • Overspeed
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • kW-hr (total)
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • 1 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • PLC functionality
  • Speed adjust
  • Lamp test
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Revers Power (kW) (32)
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar
  • Coolant temperature
  • RPM
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • Controls:
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • 0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Customizable screens
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • DC volts
  • Low oil pressure
  • Controls: Speed adjust - Auto/start/stop control - Engine cool-down timer - Engine cycle crank - Alarm acknowledge - Lamp test - Load histogram feature - PLC functionality - Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Low coolant temperature
  • 3 Analog inputs
  • Cat connect
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Emergency stop
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Operating hours
  • High coolant temperature
  • Digital indication for:
  • 1 programmable digital outputs
  • 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)

Cooling System

  • Certified standard PGS provided

Exhaust System

  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Dry exhaust manifold

Fuel System

  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
  • Fuel priming pump

General

  • Right hand servicing
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
  • SAE standard rotation

Generator and Attachments

  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
  • Six lead
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Medium voltage:
  • Random wound
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Low voltage:
  • High voltage:
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
  • Form wound
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Form wound
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • NEMA standard hole pattern

Governing System

  • ADEM A3

Literature

  • Parts book

Lubrication System

  • Fumes disposal
  • Lubricating oil
  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Integral lube oil cool

Mounting System

  • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose

Starting System

  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
Optional Equipment

Control System

  • Controller: EMCP 4.2B
  • Local annunciator module: [ ] NFPA 110 [ ] Custom

Air Inlet System

  • Dual element air cleaner
  • Single element filter

Cooling System

  • Standard ambient radiators
  • Coolant
  • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
  • Optional installed radiators
  • Water level switch gauges
  • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators

Engine Options

  • Starting motors: [ ] Standard [ ] Heavy duty
  • Batteries: [ ] Standard (1400 CCA) [ ] Heavy Duty (2800 CCA)
  • Starting aids: [ ] 220V 50 Hz Jacket water heater
  • Battery charger: [ ] 10A [ ] 20A [ ] 35A
  • Air cleaner: [ ] Single element air cleaners [ ] Dual element air cleaners [ ] Heavy duty air cleaners
  • Muffler: [ ] Industrial Grade

Crankcase System

  • No explosion relief valves
  • Ventilation system
  • Explosion relief valves

Alternators

  • Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient): [ ] 150°C [ ] 125°C [ ] 105°C [ ] 80°C

Exhaust System

  • Y Adapters
  • Tier 4 clean emissions module
  • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
  • Elbows
  • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
  • Exhaust offset
  • Flanges
  • Flange and exhaust expanders
  • Flexible fittings
  • Mufflers
  • Clean emission parts

Fuel System

  • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
  • Primary fuel filter

General

  • US aid emblem
  • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
  • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
  • UL 2200 package
  • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007

Generators and Attachments

  • High voltage: 12470, 13200, 13800 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm,FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
  • Generator conversion
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380, 440, 480, 600 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
  • Thermostat for space heater
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600, 1800 Frame
  • Alternator air cleaner
  • Differential current transformers (DCT)
  • High voltage: 6300, 6600, 6900 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
  • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
  • Space heater kit

Power Termination

  • Circuit breaker operation: [ ] Electrical
  • Circuit breaker rating: [ ] 2000A [ ] 2500A [ ] 3200A [ ] 4000A
  • Circuit breaker trip unit: [ ] LSI [ ] LSIG [ ] LSIG-P
  • Power termination: [ ] Busbar [ ] Circuit breaker

Extended Service Contract (ESC)

  • Extended Service Contract (ESC): [ ] 2 Year [ ] 3 Year [ ] 5 Year

Instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and Thermocouples

Lubrication System

  • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Prelube pumps
  • Oil level regulator

Mounting System

  • Puck style low efficiency isolators
  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • IBC vibration isolators

Power Connections

  • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
  • Neutral ground connections
  • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
  • Rear power connections
  • Right side power connections
  • Left side power connections
  • Low voltage Circuit breakers
  • Center post busbars

Special Tests / Reports

  • Generator test report
  • OSHPD Certification
  • Canadian Standards Association certification
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • IBC Certification
  • Fuel consumption test
  • Generator set fuel consumption test
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Standard engine test charge
  • Torsional vibration analysis reports

Starting and Charging

  • Electric starting motors
  • Air pressure regulator
  • Starter cover
  • Air starting motors
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
  • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
  • Jacket water heaters
  • Engine barring device

Extended Service Coverage

  • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

Cat Switchgear

Cat Switchgear
ConfigurationIP4X
Operating Temperature35 °C / 40 °C @ 1 hr, option for 0…50 °C (32…122 °F)
Standard Widths600 mm for ABB Emax2 E2 1600 - 2500A. 750 mm for ABB Emax2 E4 3200 - 4000A. 1200 mm for ABB Emax2 E6 4000 - 6300A.