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3516B (50 Hz) Generator Set

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Overview

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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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

Cat ECS 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
EU Declaration of Incorporation
Eurasian Conformity (EAC)

Single-Source Supplier

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 (HD): 4764.73in³
Stroke (HD): 8.46in
Aspiration: TA
Fuel System: Electronic unit injection
Engine Model: 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Displacement - Std: 4210.64in³
Stroke - Standard: 7.48in
Compression Ratio: 15.5:1
Governor Type: Adem™3
Fuel System: Electronic unit injection
Aspiration: TA
Bore: 6.69in
Displacement - HD: 4764.73in³
Stroke - HD: 8.46in
Stroke: 8.46in
Displacement: 4764.73in

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 2000 kVA
Maximum Rating: 2500 kVA
Voltage: 380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency: 50 Hz
Speed: 1500 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Duty Cycle: Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Standby Rating: 2500 kVA
Prime Power Rating: 2275 kVA

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum: 251.7in
Width - Maximum: 90in
Height - Maximum: 93.2in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum): 40320lb
Length - Minimum: 233.4in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum): 31900lb

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

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
- Cat ECS 100
General
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Optional Equipment:

Exhaust
- Exhaust mufflers (except Tier 4)
Generator
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Internal excitation (IE)
- Anti-condensation heater
- Oversize and premium generators
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Control Panels
- Generator temperature monitoring & protection
- Digital I/O module
- Load share module
- EMCP 4.4
- Remote monitoring software
Mounting
- Spring type vibration isolators
- IBC isolators
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts
Starting/charging
- Oversize batteries
- Charging alternator
- Heavy duty starting system
- Jacket water heater
- Air starting motor with control and silencer
- Battery chargers
General
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- UL 2200 package
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- CSA Certification

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3516B (50 Hz) Diesel Generator Sets

Engine Model: 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Voltage: 380 to 11000 Volts
Maximum Rating: 2500 kVA

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Voltage: 110 to 480 Volts
Maximum Rating: 8.8 ekW

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3516B (50 Hz) Generator Set