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3516C Generator Set

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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 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

IBC seismic certification
EU Declaration of Conformity
EU 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

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 2500 kVA
Maximum Rating: 2750 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage: 380 to 11000 volts
Frequency: 50 Hz
Speed: 1500 rpm
Duty Cycle: Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Standby Rating: 2750 kVA
Prime Power Rating: 2500 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model: 3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore: 6.69in
Stroke: 8.46in
Displacement: 4764.73in
Compression Ratio: 14.7:1
Aspiration: TA
Fuel System: Electronic unit injection
Governor Type: Adem™3

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum: 297.4in
Width - Maximum: 108.9in
Height - Maximum: 118.3in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum): 39090lb

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

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

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3516C (50 Hz) Diesel Generator Sets

Engine Model: 3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Voltage: 380 to 11000 volts
Maximum Rating: 2750 kVA

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C1.1 (60 Hz) Diesel Generator Sets

Engine Model: C1.1, In-line 4, 4-cycle diesel
Voltage: 110 to 480 Volts
Maximum Rating: 8.8 ekW

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3516C Generator Set