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3516B (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

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.
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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 (EAC)
      • 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
      World Wide 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 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 Specifications
      Engine Model 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
      Bore 170 mm
      Stroke 190 mm
      Displacement 69 l
      Compression Ratio 14.0:1 Std
      Aspiration TA
      Fuel System Electronic unit injection
      Governor Type Adem™3
      Generator Set Dimensions
      Length - Maximum 5957 mm
      Width - Maximum 2286 mm
      Height - Maximum 2494 mm
      Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 15630 kg

      Standard Equipment

      Air Inlet System
      • Air cleaner; single element canister type
      Control Panels
      • 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
      Cooling System
      • Certified standard PGS provided
      Exhaust System
      • Dry exhaust manifold
      • Flanged faced outlet(s)
      Fuel System
      • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
      • Secondary fuel filters
      • Fuel priming pump
      • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
      General
      • Right hand servicing
      • SAE standard rotation
      • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
      • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
      Generator and Attachments
      • 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
      Governing System
      • ADEM A3
      Literature
      • Parts book
      Lubrication System
      • Integral lube oil cool
      • Lubricating oil
      • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
      • Gear type lube oil pump
      • Oil drain lines and valve
      • Fumes disposal
      Mounting System
      • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
      • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
      • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
      Starting System
      • 24 Volt electric starting motor
      • 45 Amp Charging alternator
      • Battery disconnect switch
      • Battery and battery rack w/cables

      Optional Equipment

      Control System
      • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
      • Controller: [ ] EMCP 4.2 [ ] EMCP 4.3 [ ] EMCP 4.4
      • Local annunciator module: [ ] NFPA 110 [ ] Custom
      Air Inlet System
      • Dual element air cleaner
      • Single element filter
      Engine Options
      • 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)
      Cooling System
      • Standard ambient radiators
      • Coolant
      • Optional installed radiators
      • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
      • Water level switch gauges
      • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
      Crankcase System
      • Ventilation system
      • No explosion relief valves
      • Explosion relief valves
      Exhaust System
      • 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
      Alternators
      • Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient): [ ] 150°C [ ] 125°C [ ] 105°C [ ] 80°C
      Power Termination
      • Power termination: [ ] Busbar [ ] Circuit breaker
      • Circuit breaker trip unit: [ ] LSI [ ] LSIG [ ] LSIG-P
      • Circuit breaker rating: [ ] 2000A [ ] 2500A [ ] 3200A [ ] 4000A
      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
      • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
      • US aid emblem
      Generators and Attachments
      • 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
      Instrumentation
      • Pyrometer and thermocouples
      Lubrication System
      • Oil level regulator
      • Prelube pumps
      • Lube oil in standard sump
      Mounting System
      • Puck style low efficiency isolators
      • IBC vibration isolators
      • Spring type vibration isolators
      Power Connections
      • 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
      Special Tests / Reports
      • 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
      Starting and Charging
      • 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
      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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