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3516 Diesel Generator Set

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3516 Diesel Generator Set

Standby Rating1750 ekW
Prime Power Rating1600 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel Consumption
Voltage380 to 480 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
1750 ekW
Prime Power Rating
1600 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage
380 to 480 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating
1750 ekW
Minimum Rating
1450 ekW
Engine Model
3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
7.48in
Displacement
4210.64in³
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
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)
28840lb
Air cleaner; single element canister type
Auto/start/stop control
Engine cycle crank
Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator
Speed adjust
IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
24 Volt DC operation
Engine cool-down timer
Text alarm/event descriptions
Emergency stop pushbutton
Environmental sealed front face
EMCP 4.2B
Generator mounted - rear facing
Controls:
Lamp test
Alarm acknowledge
PLC functionality
Load histogram feature
Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
3 Analog inputs
1 programmable digital outputs
Accessory module data link
1 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
Serial annunciator module data link
Cat connect
Digital indication for:
Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
Number of I/O varies on options selected
Certified standard PGS provided
6 Customer programmable digital inputs
RPM
4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
Communications:
Operating hours
Overcurrent (50/51)
Volts (L-L & L-N)
Frequency (Hz)
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)
Coolant temperature
kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
kVA (per phase, average & percent)
Amps (per phase & average)
kW (per phase, average & percent)
Power factor (per phase & average)
kW-hr (total)
kVAr-hr (total)
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
Emergency stop
Failure to start (overcrank)
High coolant temperature
Low oil pressure
Overspeed
Programmable protective relaying functions
Low coolant level
Low coolant temperature
Over/under voltage (27/59)
Generator phase sequence
Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
Reverse power (kW) (32)
ADEM A3
Flanged faced outlet(s)
Dry exhaust manifold
Fuel priming pump
Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
Secondary fuel filters
Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
SAE standard rotation
Right hand servicing
Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
Winding temperature detectorsle pattern
Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
Winding temperature detectors
High voltage:
Form wound
Random wound
Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
Anti-condensation space heater
NEMA standard hole pattern
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
Form wound
Winding temperature detectors
3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
Six lead
Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
Low voltage:
Internal excitation (IE)
Medium voltage:
NEMA standard hole pattern
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby
Parts book
Operation & Maintenance Manual
Oil filter, filler and dipstick
Oil drain lines and valve
Lubricating oil
Gear type lube oil pump
Integral lube oil cool
Fumes disposal
Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
Battery disconnect switch
24 Volt electric starting motor
Battery and battery rack w/cables
45 Amp Charging alternator
EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
Local annunciator module: [ ] NFPA 110 [ ] Custom
Dual element air cleaner
Single element filter
Standard ambient radiators
Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
Optional installed ATAAC radiators
Coolant
Optional installed radiators
Water level switch gauges
Starting motors: [ ] Standard [ ] Heavy duty
Muffler: [ ] Industrial Grade
Air cleaner: [ ] Single element air cleaners [ ] Dual element air cleaners [ ] Heavy duty air cleaners
Starting aids: [ ] 220V 50 Hz Jacket water heater
Batteries: [ ] Standard (1400 CCA) [ ] Heavy Duty (2800 CCA)
Ventilation system
No explosion relief valves
Explosion relief valves
Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient): [ ] 150°C [ ] 125°C [ ] 105°C [ ] 80°C
Y Adapters
Flanges
Flange and exhaust expanders
Exhaust offset
Clean emission parts
Tier 4 clean emissions module
Flexible fittings
Mufflers
Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
Elbows
Tier 4 dosing cabinet
Primary fuel filter
Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
UL 2200 package
US aid emblem
Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
Circuit breaker rating: [ ] 2000A [ ] 2500A [ ] 3200A [ ] 4000A
Circuit breaker operation: [ ] Electrical
Power termination: [ ] Busbar [ ] Circuit breaker
Circuit breaker trip unit: [ ] LSI [ ] LSIG [ ] LSIG-P
Alternator air cleaner
Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
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, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600, 1800 Frame
Thermostat for space heater
Generator conversion
Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
Differential current transformers (DCT)
Low / Medium voltage: 380, 440, 480, 600 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
Space heater
Extended Service Contract (ESC): [ ] 2 Year [ ] 3 Year [ ] 5 Year
Pyrometer and thermocouples
Prelube pumps
Lube oil in standard sump
Oil level regulator
Puck style low efficiency isolators
Spring type vibration isolators
IBC vibration isolators
Neutral ground connections
Center post busbars
Right side power connections
Rear power connections
Low voltage Circuit breakers
Ground cables between generator and terminal box
Left side power connections
2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
Generator test report
Fuel consumption test
Standard engine test charge
OSHPD Certification
Canadian Standards Association certification
PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
Generator set fuel consumption test
Torsional vibration analysis reports
IBC Certification
PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
Electric starting motors
Air pressure regulator
Engine barring device
Starter cover
10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
24 Volt battery set - Dry
Jacket water heaters
Air starting motors
Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage
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