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3516 Diesel Generator Set

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3516 Diesel Generator Set

Standby Rating2000 kVA
Prime Power Rating1825 kVA
Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel Consumption
Voltage380 to 415 Volts
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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.

Standby Rating
2000 kVA
Prime Power Rating
1825 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage
380 to 415 Volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating
2000 kVA
Minimum Rating
1600 kVA
Engine Model
3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
7.48in
Displacement
4210.64in³
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Mechanical unit injection
Governor Type
Woodward
Length - Maximum
234.4in
Width - Maximum
90in
Height - Maximum
94.9in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
33840lb
Air cleaner; single element canister type
ADEM A3
Auto/start/stop control
EMCP 4.2B
Environmental sealed front face
Generator mounted - rear facing
Speed adjust
24 Volt DC operation
Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator
Text alarm/event descriptions
Emergency stop pushbutton
Engine cool-down timer
Engine cycle crank
IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
Controls:
Alarm acknowledge
Lamp test
PLC functionality
Load histogram feature
3 Analog inputs
Operating hours
Serial annunciator module data link
Digital indication for:
4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
Communications:
Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
Accessory module data link
Number of I/O varies on options selected
RPM
Overcurrent (50/51)
Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
1 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
1 programmable digital outputs
Cat connect
6 Customer programmable digital inputs
Certified standard PGS provided
Volts (L-L & L-N)
Coolant temperature
Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar) - Coolant temperature - Volts (L-L & L-N) - Frequency (Hz) - Amps (per phase & average) - Power factor (per phase & average) - kW (per phase, average & percent) - kVA (per phase, average & percent) - kVAr (per phase, average & percent) - kW-hr (total) - kVAr-hr (total)
Frequency (Hz)
kVA (per phase, average & percent)
Amps (per phase & average)
Power factor (per phase & average)
kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
kW (per phase, average & percent)
kW-hr (total)
kVAr-hr (total)
Failure to start (overcrank)
Emergency stop
Overspeed
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
High coolant temperature
Low oil pressure
Programmable protective relaying functions
Low coolant level
Low coolant temperature
Generator phase sequence
Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
Over/under voltage (27/59)
Reverse power (kW) (32)
Dry exhaust manifold
Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel priming pump
Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
Secondary fuel filters
Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
Right hand servicing
Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
SAE standard rotation
Winding temperature detectors
Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby
Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
Anti-condensation space heater
NEMA standard hole pattern
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
Low voltage:
Winding temperature detectors
Form wound
Medium voltage:
Winding temperature detectorsle pattern
NEMA standard hole pattern
Six lead
Form wound
Internal excitation (IE)
3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
Random wound
Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
High voltage:
Parts book
Oil drain lines and valve
Lubricating oil
Gear type lube oil pump
Integral lube oil cool
Fumes disposal
Oil filter, filler and dipstick
Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
24 Volt electric starting motor
45 Amp Charging alternator
Battery disconnect switch
Battery and battery rack w/cables
Local annunciator module: [ ] NFPA 110 [ ] Custom
EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
Dual element air cleaner
Single element filter
Water level switch gauges
Coolant
Standard ambient radiators
Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
Optional installed ATAAC radiators
Optional installed radiators
Starting aids: [ ] 220V 50 Hz Jacket water heater
Air cleaner: [ ] Single element air cleaners [ ] Dual element air cleaners [ ] Heavy duty air cleaners
Batteries: [ ] Standard (1400 CCA) [ ] Heavy Duty (2800 CCA)
Starting motors: [ ] Standard [ ] Heavy duty
Muffler: [ ] Industrial Grade
Explosion relief valves
Ventilation system
No explosion relief valves
Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient): [ ] 150°C [ ] 125°C [ ] 105°C [ ] 80°C
Y Adapters
Exhaust offset
Tier 4 dosing cabinet
Flexible fittings
Elbows
Clean emission parts
Tier 4 clean emissions module
Flanges
Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
Mufflers
Flange and exhaust expanders
Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
Primary fuel filter
UL 2200 package
US aid emblem
Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
Circuit breaker operation: [ ] Electrical
Circuit breaker trip unit: [ ] LSI [ ] LSIG [ ] LSIG-P
Power termination: [ ] Busbar [ ] Circuit breaker
Circuit breaker rating: [ ] 2000A [ ] 2500A [ ] 3200A [ ] 4000A
Low / Medium voltage: 380, 440, 480, 600 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
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
Space heater
Differential current transformers (DCT)
Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
Generator conversion
Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
Thermostat for space heater
Alternator air cleaner
High voltage: 12470, 13200, 13800 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm,FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
High voltage: 6300, 6600, 6900 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
Extended Service Contract (ESC): [ ] 2 Year [ ] 3 Year [ ] 5 Year
Pyrometer and thermocouples
Lube oil in standard sump
Prelube pumps
Oil level regulator
Puck style low efficiency isolators
Spring type vibration isolators
IBC vibration isolators
Right side power connections
Ground cables between generator and terminal box
2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
Neutral ground connections
Rear power connections
Low voltage Circuit breakers
Center post busbars
Left side power connections
PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
Canadian Standards Association certification
Standard engine test charge
IBC Certification
Generator set fuel consumption test
OSHPD Certification
Generator test report
Torsional vibration analysis reports
Fuel consumption test
10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
24 Volt battery set - Dry
Electric starting motors
Air starting motors
Starter cover
Engine barring device
Air pressure regulator
Jacket water heaters
Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage
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