3516B Generator Set

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3516B Generator Set

Standby Rating2250 kVA
Prime Power Rating2000 kVA
Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage380 to 11000 Volts
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The 3516B 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
2250 kVA
Prime Power Rating
2000 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, Continuous
Maximum Rating
2250 kVA
Minimum Rating
1750 kVA
Engine Model
3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
7.48in
Displacement
4210.64in
Compression Ratio
14.0:1 Std
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type
™3" data-metric=""> Adem3
Length - Maximum
234.5in
Width - Maximum
90in
Height - Maximum
98.2in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
34460lb
Air cleaner; single element canister type
Auto/start/stop control
Engine cool-down timer
Environmental sealed front face
Emergency stop pushbutton
Text alarm/event descriptions
24 Volt DC operation
Controls:
Generator mounted - Rear facing
IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter.
Limiter and exciter diode monitor
Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator
EMCP 4.2B
Speed adjust
Alarm acknowledge
Engine cycle crank
Load histogram feature
Lamp test
Digital indication for:
Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
RPM
PLC functionality
Operating hours
Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
Coolant temperature
DC volts
Power factor (per phase & average)
Volts (L-L & L-N)
kW (per phase, average & percent)
Amps (per phase & average)
Frequency (Hz)
kVA (per phase, average & percent)
kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
Low oil pressure - High coolant temperature
kVAr-hr (total)
High coolant temperature
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
kW-hr (total)
Overspeed
Low coolant temperature
Failure to start (overcrank)
Emergency stop
Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
Generator phase sequence
Low coolant level
Programmable protective relaying functions:
6 Customer programmable digital inputs
Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
Serial annunciator module data link
Reverse power (kW) (32)
Number of I/O varies on options selected
Overcurrent (50 / 51)
Cat connect
4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
Communications:
Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
1 Programmable digital outputs
1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
Accessory module data link
3 Analog inputs
Certified standard PGS provided
Dry exhaust manifold
Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
Secondary fuel filters
Fuel priming pump
Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
Right hand servicing
SAE standard rotation
Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
High voltage:
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
Form wound
Internal excitation (IE)
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
Medium voltage:
NEMA standard hole pattern
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
Winding temperature detectors
Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
Winding temperature detectors
Low voltage:
Form wound
6 Leads
 
Random wound
Anti-condensation space heater
Winding temperature detectors
Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
NEMA standard hole pattern
ADEM A3
Parts book
Integral lube oil cool
Lubricating oil
Oil filter, filler and dipstick
Gear type lube oil pump
Oil drain lines and valve
Fumes disposal
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
EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
Controller: [ ] EMCP 4.2 [ ] EMCP 4.3 [ ] EMCP 4.4
Local annunciator module: [ ] NFPA 110 [ ] Custom
Dual element air cleaner
Single element filter
Air cleaner: [ ] Single element air cleaners [ ] Dual element air cleaners [ ] Heavy duty air cleaners
Battery charger: [ ] 10A [ ] 20A [ ] 35A
Starting aids: [ ] 220V 50 Hz Jacket water heater
Muffler: [ ] Industrial Grade
Starting motors: [ ] Standard [ ] Heavy duty
Batteries: [ ] Standard (1400 CCA) [ ] Heavy Duty (2800 CCA)
Standard ambient radiators
Coolant
Optional installed radiators
Optional installed ATAAC radiators
Water level switch gauges
Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
Ventilation system
No explosion relief valves
Explosion relief valves
Y Adapters
Flanges
Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
Clean emission parts
Flange and exhaust expanders
Flexible fittings
Exhaust offset
Mufflers
Tier 4 dosing cabinet
Tier 4 clean emissions module
Elbows
Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient): [ ] 150°C [ ] 125°C [ ] 105°C [ ] 80°C
Power termination: [ ] Busbar [ ] Circuit breaker
Circuit breaker trip unit: [ ] LSI [ ] LSIG [ ] LSIG-P
Circuit breaker rating: [ ] 2000A [ ] 2500A [ ] 3200A [ ] 4000A
Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
Primary fuel filter
Extended Service Contract (ESC): [ ] 2 Year [ ] 3 Year [ ] 5 Year
Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
US aid emblem
Generator conversion
Space heater
Alternator air cleaner
Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
Differential current transformers (DCT)
Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
Thermostat for space heater
Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
Pyrometer and thermocouples
Oil level regulator
Prelube pumps
Lube oil in standard sump
Puck style low efficiency isolators
IBC vibration isolators
Spring type vibration isolators
Neutral ground connections
Center post busbars
Right side power connections
Left side power connections
2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
Ground cables between generator and terminal box
Low voltage Circuit breakers
Rear power connections
Torsional vibration analysis reports
Generator set fuel consumption test
PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
Fuel consumption test
Standard engine test charge
IBC Certification
OSHPD Certification
Canadian Standards Association certification
PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
Generator test report
10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
Air starting motors
Air pressure regulator
Electric starting motors
Starter cover
Jacket water heaters
Engine barring device
24 Volt battery set - Dry
Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage
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