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3516B (50 Hz)

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      Benefits & Features

      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 requirements
      • 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)
      Single-Source Supplier
      • 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

      specifications

      Generator Set Specifications
      Standby Rating 2500 kVA
      Prime Power Rating 2275 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 2500 kVA
      Minimum Rating 2000 kVA
      Engine Specifications
      Engine Model 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
      Bore 170 mm
      Stroke 215 mm
      Displacement 78.08 l
      Compression Ratio 15.5:1
      Aspiration TA
      Fuel System Electronic unit injection
      Governor Type Adem™3
      Generator Set Dimensions
      Length - Minimum 5928 mm
      Length - Maximum 6377 mm
      Width - Maximum 2286 mm
      Height - Maximum 2367 mm
      Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 14470 kg
      Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 18290 kg

      Standard Equipment

      Air Inlet
      • Air cleaner
      Cooling
      • Package mounted radiator
      Exhaust
      • Exhaust flange outlet
      Fuel
      • Secondary fuel filters
      • Fuel priming pump
      • 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 (except Tier 4)
      Generator
      • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
      • Internal excitation (IE)
      • Anti-condensation heater
      • Oversize and premium generators
      Power Termination
      • Circuit breakers, UL listed
      • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
      Control Panels
      • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
      • Digital I/O module
      • Load share module
      • EMCP 4.4
      • Remote monitoring software
      Mounting
      • Spring type vibration isolators
      • IBC isolators
      • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
      Starting/Charging
      • Oversize batteries
      • Charging alternator
      • Heavy duty starting system
      • Jacket water heater
      • Air starting motor with control and silencer
      • Battery chargers
      General
      • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
      • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
      • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
      • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
      • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
      • UL 2200 package
      • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
      • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
      • EEC Declaration of Conformity
      • CSA Certification

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      Product specifications, standard and optional equipment may vary depending on stock availability. For more information or to verify specific product details, please get in touch with one of our sales representatives.

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