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3516B (50 Hz) 2500 kVA with Upgradeable Package

2000 - 2500 kVA at 50 Hz Diesel Genset 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. Q. Does this generator comply with ISO 8528 guidelines? A. Yes, the 3516B, like all of our generators, is tested in accordnace the load steps outlined in with ISO 8528, Part 5.
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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
      EMCP 4 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
      • EU Declaration of Conformity
      • EU Declaration of Incorporation
      • Eurasian Conformity
      • Telecommunication Lab of China
      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
      • 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 415 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 l
      Compression Ratio 15.5:1
      Aspiration TA
      Fuel System Electronic unit injection
      Governor Type Adem™3
      Generator Set Dimensions
      Length - Maximum 6282 mm
      Width - Maximum 2286 mm
      Height - Maximum 2494 mm
      Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 15535 kg

      Standard Equipment

      Air Inlet System
      • Air cleaner; single element canister type
      Control Panels
      • 0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
      • Accessory module data link
      • Low oil pressure
      • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
      • Reverse power (kW) (32)
      • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
      • Environmental sealed front face
      • Programmable protective relaying functions:
      • kW-hr (total)
      • Auto/start/stop control
      • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltageregulator (IVR). IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing,KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter.Limiter and exciter diode monitor
      • EMCP 4.2B
      • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
      • Load histogram feature
      • Emergency stop pushbutton
      • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
      • Customizable screens
      • Failure to start (overcrank)
      • kW (per phase, average & percent)
      • Low coolant level
      • PLC functionality
      • Communications:
      • kVAr-hr (total)
      • Engine cycle crank
      • Coolant temperature
      • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
      • Controls:
      • High coolant temperature
      • Generator phase sequence
      • Digital indication for:
      • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
      • Number of I/O varies on options selected
      • Low coolant temperature
      • Alarm acknowledge
      • 1 Programmable digital outputs
      • Amps (per phase & average)
      • Cat connect
      • Overspeed
      • Engine cool-down timer
      • Operating hours
      • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
      • RPM
      • Power factor (per phase & average)
      • Serial annunciator module data link
      • 24 Volt DC operation
      • Overcurrent (50/51)
      • Generator mounted - rear facing
      • Over/under voltage (27/59)
      • 3 Analog inputs
      • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
      • Speed adjust
      • Text alarm/event descriptions
      • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
      • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
      • Frequency (Hz)
      • Volts (L-L & L-N)
      • DC volts
      • Lamp test
      Cooling System
      • Certified standard PGS provided
      Exhaust System
      • Flanged faced outlet(s)
      • Dry exhaust manifold
      Fuel System
      • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
      • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
      • Secondary fuel filters
      • Fuel priming pump
      General
      • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
      • SAE standard rotation
      • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
      • Right hand servicing
      Generator and Attachments
      • Low voltage:
      • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
      • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
      • NEMA standard hole pattern
      • Internal excitation (IE)
      • Random wound
      • Anti-condensation space heater
      • Winding temperature detectors
      • Form wound
      • 6 Leads
      • High voltage:
      • Medium voltage:
      • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
      • 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
      Governing System
      • ADEM A3
      Literature
      • Parts book
      Lubrication System
      • Oil drain lines and valve
      • Fumes disposal
      • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
      • Lubricating oil
      • Gear type lube oil pump
      • Integral lube oil cool
      Mounting System
      • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
      • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
      • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
      Starting System
      • Battery and battery rack w/cables
      • 24 Volt electric starting motor
      • 45 Amp Charging alternator
      • Battery disconnect switch

      Optional Equipment

      Control System
      • EMCP 4.4
      • Local annunciator module: [ ] NFPA 110 [ ] Custom
      Engine Options
      • Starting aids: 220V 50 Hz Jacket water heater
      • Batteries: [ ] Standard (1400 CCA) [ ] Heavy Duty (2800 CCA)
      • Starting motors: [ ] Standard [ ] Heavy duty
      • Air cleaner: [ ] Single element air cleaners [ ] Dual element air cleaners [ ] Heavy duty air cleaners
      • Muffler: [ ] Industrial Grade
      • Battery charger: [ ] 10A [ ] 20A [ ] 35A
      Air Inlet System
      • Single element filter
      • Dual element air cleaner
      Cooling System
      • Coolant
      • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
      • Water level switch gauges
      • Standard ambient radiators
      • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
      • Optional installed radiators
      Crankcase System
      • Ventilation system
      • No explosion relief valves
      • Explosion relief valves
      Alternators
      • Temperature rise (over 40�C ambient): [ ] 150�C [ ] 125�C [ ] 105�C [ ] 80�C
      Power Termination
      • Circuit breaker rating: [ ] 2000A [ ] 2500A [ ] 3200A [ ] 4000A
      • Power Termination: Busbar, Circuit breaker
      • Circuit breaker trip unit: [ ] LSI [ ] LSIG [ ] LSIG-P
      Exhaust System
      • Y Adapters
      • Tier 4 clean emissions module
      • Clean emission parts
      • Exhaust offset
      • Elbows
      • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
      • Flexible fittings
      • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
      • Mufflers
      • Flanges
      • Flange and exhaust expanders
      Fuel System
      • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
      • Primary fuel filter
      Extended Service Contract (ESC)
      • Extended Service Contract (ESC): [ ] 2 Year [ ] 3 Year [ ] 5 Year
      General
      • US aid emblem
      • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
      Generators and Attachments
      • Generator conversion
      • 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
      • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
      • Thermostat for 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
      Instrumentation
      • Pyrometer and Thermocouples
      Lubrication System
      • Prelube pumps
      • Lube oil in standard sump
      • Oil level regulator
      Mounting System
      • IBC vibration isolators
      • Puck style low efficiency isolators
      • Spring type vibration isolators
      Power Connections
      • Left side power connections
      • Rear power connections
      • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
      • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
      • Neutral ground connections
      • Low voltage Circuit breakers
      • Center post busbars
      • Right side power connections
      Special Tests / Reports
      • Torsional vibration analysis reports
      • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
      • Standard engine test charge
      • Generator set fuel consumption test
      • OSHPD Certification
      • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
      • Generator test report
      • Fuel consumption test
      • IBC Certification
      • Canadian Standards Association certification
      Starting and Charging
      • Jacket water heaters
      • Electric starting motors
      • Starter cover
      • Air pressure regulator
      • Engine barring device
      • Air starting motors
      • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
      • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
      Extended Service Coverage
      • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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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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