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3516 Diesel Generator Set

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Overview

The 3516 generator set has been developed for a wide range of applications, from emergency standby installations such as healthcare and datacenters to continuously powering remote installations. The packages can be optimized for performance that matters to you with either low emissions or low fuel consumption versions available. Backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty, Cat generator sets will provide the reliability and durability you expect.

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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

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

Engine Specifications

Bore: 6.69in
Displacement: 4210.64in³
Stroke: 7.48in
Aspiration: TA
Fuel System: Mechanical unit injection
Engine Model: 3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Compression Ratio: 13.0:1
Governor Type: Woodward
Exhaust Flange Size: 203.2 mm (8.0 in)
Air Inlet: Single element canister style with service indicator
Aspiration: TA
Fuel System: Mechanical unit injection
Bore: 6.69in
Displacement: 4210.64in³
Stroke: 7.48in
Air Inlet: Single element canister style with service indicator
Exhaust Flange Size: 203.2 mm (8.0 in)

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 1450 ekW
Maximum Rating: 1750 ekW
Voltage: 380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency: 60 Hz
Speed: 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle: Continuous, Prime, Standby, Mission Critical
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Duty Cycle: Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Duty Cycle: Continuous, Prime, Standby, Mission Critical
Standby Rating: 1750 ekW
Prime Power Rating: 1600 ekW

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum: 94.9in
Length - Maximum: 247in
Width - Maximum: 90in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum): 28840lb

Standard/Optional Features

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

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