3516B Generator Set

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Producing reliable power from 1640 to 2250 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3516B diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. Generator sets offer both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.

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

Cat ECS 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 Rating	2250 ekW
Prime Power Rating	1825 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy	Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage	380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency	60 Hz
Speed	1800 rpm
Duty Cycle	Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating	2250 ekW
Minimum Rating	1640 ekW

Engine Specifications

Engine Model	3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore	6.69in
Stroke	7.48in
Displacement	4210.64in
Compression Ratio	14.0:1 Std 15.5:1 HD
Aspiration	TA
Fuel System	Electronic unit injection
Governor Type	Adem™3

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum	241.8in
Length - Maximum	269.9in
Width - Minimum	90in
Width - Maximum	101.9in
Height - Minimum	98.2in
Height - Maximum	120.1in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)	31270lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)	34420lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air cleaner; single element canister type

Cooling

Package mounted radiator

Exhaust

Exhaust flange outlet

Fuel

Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Secondary fuel filters
Fuel priming pump

Generator

IP23 Protection
Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

Power Termination

Busbar

Control Panel

Cat ECS Genset controller

General

Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Control Panels

Speed adjust
Text alarm/event descriptions
Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator
Auto/start/stop control
24 Volt DC operation
Cat ECS 100
Generator mounted - Rear facing
Controls:
Environmental sealed front face
Engine cool-down timer
Emergency stop pushbutton
Limiter and exciter diode monitor
Engine cycle crank
Lamp test
Alarm acknowledge
Customizable screens
PLC functionality
Load histogram feature
0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
Operating hours
Digital indication for:
DC volts
RPM
Coolant temperature
Amps (per phase & average)
Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
Volts (L-L & L-N)
Frequency (Hz)
Power factor (per phase & average)
kW (per phase, average & percent)
High coolant temperature
Low oil pressure
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for01/10/2018:
kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
kVA (per phase, average & percent)
kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
Emergency stop
Overspeed
Failure to start (overcrank)
Programmable protective relaying functions:
Low coolant temperature
Generator phase sequence
Low coolant level
Right hand servicing
Overcurrent (50/51)
6 Lead
Flanged faced outlet(s)
Low voltage:
Number of I/O varies on options selected
Battery and battery rack w/cables
Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
NEMA standard hole pattern
1 Programmable digital outputs
Gear type lube oil pump
Battery disconnect switch
Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
Medium voltage: Form wound - Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby) - Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
Fumes disposal
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
NEMA standard hole pattern
Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
Over/under voltage (27/59)
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
SAE standard rotation
Internal excitation (IE)
Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter
Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
Medium voltage:
Communications:
NEMA standard hole pattern
Lubricating oil
Oil drain lines and valve
3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
24 Volt electric starting motor
6 Customer programmable digital inputs
Dry exhaust manifold
Accessory module data link
ADEM A3
Form wound
ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
High voltage:
4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
Anti-condensation space heater
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
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
NEMA standard hole pattern
45 Amp Charging alternator
3 Analog inputs
Random wound
Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
Cat connect
Oil filter, filler and dipstick
Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
English
Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
Serial annunciator module data link
Integral lube oil cool
Certified standard PGS provided
Winding temperature detectors
1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
Reverse power (kW) (32)
Form wound - Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)

Optional Equipment

Control System

EMCP 4.4

Air Inlet System

Single element filter
Dual element air cleaner

Exhaust

Exhaust mufflers

Generator

Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
Internal excitation (IE)
Anti-condensation heater
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