3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

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The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power from 2500 to 2750 ekW at 60 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The generator set is US EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) certified.

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	2750 ekW
Prime Power Rating	2500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy	Tier 2, Low NOx
Voltage	416 to 13,800 Volts
Frequency	60 Hz
Speed	1800 rpm
Duty Cycle	Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating	2750 ekW
Minimum Rating	2500 ekW

Engine Specifications

Engine Model	3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore	6.69in
Stroke	8.47in
Displacement	4765in³
Compression Ratio	14.7:1
Aspiration	ATAAC
Fuel System	EUI
Governor Type	Adem™ A5

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum	311.9in
Width - Maximum	104.0in
Height - Maximum	131.6in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)	40750lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air cleaner

Air Cleaner

Single element with service indicator

Starting

Heavy duty electric starter(s)

Exhaust

Exhaust flange outlet

Fuel

Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Fuel priming pump

Cooling

Package mounted radiator
ATAAC
Standard Ambient Radiator

Generator

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

Crankcase Ventilation System

Non filtered crankcase ventilation

Starting/Charging

Heavy duty starting system
Charging alternator

Controller

Cat ECS 100

Alternator

Form wound
Permanent Magnet Excitation

Control Panel

6 Programmable digital inputs
Programmable protective relaying functions:
Low oil pressure
Environmental sealed front face
Volts (L-L & L-N)
Emergency stop pushbutton
Serial annunciator module data link
Reverse power (kW) (32)
Engine cycle crank
Lamp test
Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
kW-hr (total)
Speed adjust
True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
Engine cool-down timer
Overcurrent (50/51)
Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
kW (per phase, average & percent)
kVAr-hr (total)
Generator phase sequence
Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
Low coolant temperature
Amps (per phase & average)
Generator mounted - rear facing
Over/under voltage (27/59)
Low coolant level
Accessory module data link
kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
Cat ECS controller includes:
Failure to start (overcrank)
2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
Cat ECS 100
Overspeed
2 Programmable digital outputs
DC volts
Frequency (Hz)
High coolant temperature
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
Operating hours
4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
Coolant temperature
Power factor (per phase & average)
Digital indication for:
Panel lights
Text alarm/event descriptions
Controls:
24 Volt DC operation
Alarm acknowledge
Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
kVA (per phase, average & percent)

Telematics

Ethernet