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3516B Generator Set

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  • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements
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SR5 Alternator
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  • 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
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
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  • 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
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
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
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Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating
1750 kVA
Maximum Rating
2275 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage
380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle
Prime, Continuous
Prime Power Rating
2275/2000 kVA
Continuous Rating
2000/1750 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
7.48in
Stroke - HD
8.46in
Displacement
4210.64in
Displacement - HD
4764.73in³
Compression Ratio
14.0:1 Std 15.5:1 HD
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type
Adem™4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum
278.2in
Length - Maximum
292in
Width - Maximum
90in
Height - Maximum
92.9in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
33300lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
36280lb

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner, single element canister type
  • Control System
    • Low oil pressure
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • 3 Analog inputs
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Overspeed
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Number of I/O varies on options selected
    • Emergency stop
    • Operating hours
    • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • Digital indication for:
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • Cat connect
    • Low coolant level
    • Controls:
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Regulator (IVR) - IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter
    • RPM
    • Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz)
    • Coolant temperature
    • 1 Programmable digital outputs
    • Speed adjust
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Over/under voltage (27/59)
    • kW-hr (total)
    • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
    • Generator phase sequence
    • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • PLC functionality
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • DC volts
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • High coolant temperature
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Load histogram feature
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Customizable screens
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • Communications:
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Accessory module data link
    • Lamp test
    • Generator set packages include Caterpillars voltage regulator
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Fuel
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Generator
    • IP23 Protection
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Control Panel
    • Cat ECS Genset controller
  • Cooling System
    • Package mounted radiator
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • Secondary fuel filters
  • General
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
    • RH service
    • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
    • Random wound
    • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry - 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • LV
    • HV:
    • MV:
    • 6 Lead
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby) - 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
    • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • Form wound
  • Governing System
    • ADEM A3
  • Lube System
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Lubricating oil
    • Fumes disposal
  • Mounting System
    • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
    • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
  • Starting System
    • 45 Amp Charging alternator
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables

Optional Equipment:

  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust mufflers
  • Air Inlet System
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Single element filter
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Optional radiator arrangements
  • Generator
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Anti-condensation heater
  • Control Panels
    • Load share module
    • Empty upper box
    • Generator main terminal box
    • Annunciator - remote
    • EMCP 4.4
    • Digital I/O module
    • Cable Shroud
    • Remote monitoring software
    • Vandal proof panel cover
    • Side extension box
    • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
    • Annunciator - local
  • Cooling System
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Coolant
  • Mounting
    • IBC isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Crankcase Systems
    • No explosion relief valves
    • Explosion relief valves
    • Crankcase ventilation systems
    • Crankcase protection groups:
  • Exhaust System
    • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
    • Y Adapters
    • Flanges
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Elbows>
    • Mufflers
    • Tier 4 lean emissions moDual
    • Clean emission parts
    • Flexible fittings
    • Tier 4 clean emission MOD kits
    • Exhaust offset
  • Starting/charging
    • Charging alternator
    • Battery chargers
    • Oversize batteries
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Jacket water heater
    • Air starting motor with control and silencer
  • Extended Service Coverage
    • Platinum, Silver and Gold coverage
  • General
    • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
    • UL 2200 package
    • EEC Declaration of Conformity
    • CSA Certification
    • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
    • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
    • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
    • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
    • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
  • Fuel System
    • Gas fuel filter
    • Primary fuel filter
    • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4)
  • Generators And Attachments
    • 1600 Frame - 380, 400, 415 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm ,FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • Hi voltage optional attachments
    • Differential current transformers
    • 1600 Frame - 380, 400, 415 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, RW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • Generators high voltage
    • Space heater kit
    • Generator conversions
    • 1600 Frame - 380, 400, 415 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, RW, IE, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • 2700 Frame - 6300, 6600, 6900 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • 3000 Frame - 10000, 10500, 11000 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • 1800 Frame
    • Alternator air cleaner
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and termocouples
  • Lube System
    • Prelube pump groups
    • Oil level regulator
    • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Mounting System
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Power Connections
    • Cable entry - right side
    • Cable entry - rear
    • Grounding groups
    • left side power connections
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Center post busbars
    • Right side power connections
    • Cable entry - left side
    • Rear power connections
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers - LV packages
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000 and 4000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • Standard engine test
    • Torsional vibration analysis
    • Fuel consumption test
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • OSPD Certification
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Generator set report
  • Starting / Charging
    • Engine barring device
    • Electric starting motors
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Starter cover
    • Batteries, racks and cables
    • Air pressure regulator
    • 10, 20, 35 Amp Battery chargers
    • 50 Amp NFPA battery charger
    • Air starting motors

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Engine Model
3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Voltage
380 to 11000 Volts
Maximum Rating
2275 kVA
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Voltage
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Maximum Rating
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Engine Model
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Voltage
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Maximum Rating
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