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3516 Diesel Generator Set

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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 requirements
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

IBC Seismic Certification
EU Declaration of Conformity
EEC Declaration of Incorporation
Eurasian Conformity (EAC)

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
Aspiration: TA
Fuel System: Mechanical unit injection
Bore: 6.69in
Displacement: 4210.64in³
Stroke: 7.48in
Fuel System: 7.48in

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 1600 kVA
Maximum Rating: 2000 kVA
Voltage: 380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency: 50 Hz
Speed: 1500 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Low Fuel Consumption
Duty Cycle: Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Standby Rating: 2000 kVA
Prime Power Rating: 1825 kVA

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum: 93.2in
Length - Maximum: 232.9in
Width - Maximum: 90in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum): 33900lb

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner; single element canister type
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- IP23 Protection
Power Termination
- Busbar
Control Panel
- EMCP 4 Genset controller
Control Panels
- Over/under voltage (27/59)
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Communications:
- Overcurrent (50/51)
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- Emergency stop
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Operating hours
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Low oil pressure
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- 1 Programmable digital outputs
- 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- RPM - DC volts
- Low coolant level
- kVAr-hr (total)
- 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
- kW-hr (total)
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Environmental sealed front face
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- Accessory module data link
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- High coolant temperature
- Overspeed
- 3 Analog inputs
- Frequency (Hz)
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for
- Coolant temperature
- IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min /max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- Cat connect
- Generator phase sequence
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV
- DC volts
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Digital indication for:
- Low coolant temperature
- EMCP 4.2B
Cooling System
- Certified standard PGS provided
Exhaust System
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
- Dry exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
- Fuel priming pump
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Secondary fuel filters
General
- SAE standard rotation
- Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
- Right hand servicing
- Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
Generator And Attachments
- Medium voltage:
- Form wound
- Winding temperature detectors
- High voltage:
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- Internal excitation (IE)
- Six lead
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
- Low voltage:
- Winding temperature detectors
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- Form wound
- Winding temperature detectors
- Random wound
- Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
- Anti-condensation space heater
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
Governing System
- ADEM A3
Literature
- Parts book
Lubrication System
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Fumes disposal
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Lubricating oil
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Integral lube oil cool
Mounting System
- Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
- Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
Starting System
- Battery disconnect switch
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
- 24 Volt electric starting motor

Optional Equipment:

Air Inlet System
- Dual element air cleaner
- Single element filter
Exhaust
- Exhaust mufflers
Cooling System
- Optional installed radiators
- Coolant
- Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
- Optional installed ATAAC radiators
- Standard ambient radiators
- Water level switch gauges
Generator
- Internal excitation (IE)
- Anti-condensation heater
- Oversize and premium generators
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
Crankcase System
- No explosion relief valves
- Ventilation system
- Explosion relief valves
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Control Panels
- Remote monitoring software
- Generator temperature monitoring & protection
- Load share module
- Digital I/O module
- EMCP 4.2B
Exhaust System
- Exhaust offset
- Tier 4 dosing cabinet
- Flexible fittings
- Mufflers
- Tier 4 clean emissions module
- Elbows
- Flange and exhaust expanders
- Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
- Flanges
- Clean emission parts
- Y Adapters
Mounting
- Spring type vibration isolators
- IBC isolators
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts
Fuel System
- Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
- Primary fuel filter
Starting/charging
- Jacket water heater
- Oversize batteries
- Battery chargers
- Air starting motor with control and silencer
- Heavy duty starting system
- Charging alternator
General
- Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
- US aid emblem
Generators And Attachments
- Thermostat for space heater
- Alternator air cleaner
- Differential current transformers (DCT)
- Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
- Generator conversion
- Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
- Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
- Space heater
Instrumentation
- Pyrometer and thermocouples
Lubrication System
- Oil level regulator
- Prelube pumps
- Lube oil in standard sump
Mounting System
- Spring type vibration isolators
- Puck style low efficiency isolators
- IBC vibration isolators
Power Connections
- Neutral ground connections
- Center post busbars
- Right side power connections
- Rear power connections
- 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
- Left side power connections
- Ground cables between generator and terminal box
- Low voltage Circuit breakers
Special Tests / Reports
- IBC Certification
- Standard engine test charge
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- Generator test report
- Fuel consumption test
- Canadian Standards Association certification
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- OSHPD Certification
- Torsional vibration analysis reports
- Generator set fuel consumption test
Starting And Charging
- Electric starting motors
- Air pressure regulator
- 24 Volt battery set - Dry
- Engine barring device
- Starter cover
- Air starting motors
- Jacket water heaters
- 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
Extended Service Coverage
- Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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Engine Model: 3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Voltage: 380 to 11000 Volts
Maximum Rating: 2000 kVA

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3516 Diesel Generator Set