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3516B DGB™ (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 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
      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
      Prime Power Rating 2275/2000 kVA
      Continuous Rating 2000/1750 kVA
      Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
      Voltage 380 to 11000 Volts
      Frequency 50 Hz
      Speed 1500 rpm
      Duty Cycle Prime, Continuous
      Maximum Rating 2275 kVA
      Minimum Rating 1750 kVA
      Engine Specifications
      Engine Model 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
      Bore 170 mm
      Stroke 190 mm
      Stroke - HD 215 mm
      Displacement 69 l
      Displacement - HD 78.08 l
      Compression Ratio 14.0:1 Std 15.5:1 HD
      Aspiration TA
      Fuel System Electronic unit injection
      Governor Type Adem™4
      Generator Set Dimensions
      Length - Minimum 7066 mm
      Length - Maximum 7416 mm
      Width - Maximum 2286 mm
      Height - Maximum 2360 mm
      Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 15135 kg
      Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 16490 kg

      Standard Equipment

      Air Inlet System
      • Air cleaner, single element canister type
      Control System
      • Low oil pressure
      • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
      • Alarm acknowledge
      • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
      • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
      • 3 Analog inputs
      • Programmable protective relaying functions:
      • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
      • Overspeed
      • Reverse power (kW) (32)
      • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
      • Text alarm/event descriptions
      • Low coolant temperature
      • Number of I/O varies on options selected
      • Emergency stop
      • Operating hours
      • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
      • Environmental sealed front face
      • kW (per phase, average & percent)
      • Digital indication for:
      • Auto/start/stop control
      • Cat connect
      • Low coolant level
      • Controls:
      • Serial annunciator module data link
      • Regulator (IVR) - IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter
      • RPM
      • Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz)
      • Coolant temperature
      • 1 Programmable digital outputs
      • Speed adjust
      • Engine cycle crank
      • Over/under voltage (27/59)
      • kW-hr (total)
      • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
      • Generator phase sequence
      • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
      • PLC functionality
      • kVAr-hr (total)
      • DC volts
      • Engine cool-down timer
      • 24 Volt DC operation
      • Generator mounted - rear facing
      • High coolant temperature
      • Amps (per phase & average)
      • Load histogram feature
      • Emergency stop pushbutton
      • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
      • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
      • Customizable screens
      • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
      • Overcurrent (50/51)
      • Communications:
      • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
      • Power factor (per phase & average)
      • Failure to start (overcrank)
      • Accessory module data link
      • Lamp test
      • Generator set packages include Caterpillars voltage regulator
      Exhaust
      • Exhaust flange outlet
      Fuel
      • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
      Generator
      • IP23 Protection
      Power Termination
      • Busbar
      Control Panel
      • Cat ECS Genset controller
      Cooling System
      • Package mounted radiator
      Exhaust System
      • Dry exhaust manifold
      • Flanged faced outlet(s)
      Fuel System
      • Fuel priming pump
      • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
      • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
      • Secondary fuel filters
      General
      • SAE standard rotation
      • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
      • RH service
      • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
      Generators and Attachments
      • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
      • Random wound
      • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry - 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
      • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
      • LV
      • HV:
      • MV:
      • 6 Lead
      • Winding temperature detectors
      • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby) - 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
      • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
      • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
      • Anti-condensation space heater
      • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
      • Form wound
      Governing System
      • ADEM A3
      Lube System
      • Gear type lube oil pump
      • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
      • Oil drain lines and valve
      • Integral lube Oil cooler
      • Lubricating oil
      • Fumes disposal
      Mounting System
      • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
      • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
      • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
      Starting System
      • 45 Amp Charging alternator
      • 24 Volt electric starting motor
      • Battery disconnect switch
      • Battery and battery rack w/cables

      Optional Equipment

      Exhaust
      • Exhaust mufflers
      Air Inlet System
      • Dual element air cleaner
      • Standard ambient radiators
      • Single element filter
      • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
      • Optional radiator arrangements
      Generator
      • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
      • Oversize and premium generators
      • Internal excitation (IE)
      • Anti-condensation heater
      Control Panels
      • Load share module
      • Empty upper box
      • Generator main terminal box
      • Annunciator - remote
      • EMCP 4.4
      • Digital I/O module
      • Cable Shroud
      • Remote monitoring software
      • Vandal proof panel cover
      • Side extension box
      • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
      • Annunciator - local
      Cooling System
      • Water level switch gauges
      • Coolant
      Mounting
      • IBC isolators
      • Spring type vibration isolators
      Crankcase Systems
      • No explosion relief valves
      • Explosion relief valves
      • Crankcase ventilation systems
      • Crankcase protection groups:
      Exhaust System
      • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
      • Y Adapters
      • Flanges
      • Flange and exhaust expanders
      • Elbows>
      • Mufflers
      • Tier 4 lean emissions moDual
      • Clean emission parts
      • Flexible fittings
      • Tier 4 clean emission MOD kits
      • Exhaust offset
      Starting/Charging
      • Charging alternator
      • Battery chargers
      • Oversize batteries
      • Heavy duty starting system
      • Jacket water heater
      • Air starting motor with control and silencer
      Extended Service Coverage
      • Platinum, Silver and Gold coverage
      General
      • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
      • UL 2200 package
      • EEC Declaration of Conformity
      • CSA Certification
      • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
      • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
      • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
      • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
      • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
      • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
      Fuel System
      • Gas fuel filter
      • Primary fuel filter
      • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4)
      Generators and Attachments
      • 1600 Frame - 380, 400, 415 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm ,FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
      • Hi voltage optional attachments
      • Differential current transformers
      • 1600 Frame - 380, 400, 415 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, RW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
      • Generators high voltage
      • Space heater kit
      • Generator conversions
      • 1600 Frame - 380, 400, 415 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, RW, IE, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
      • 2700 Frame - 6300, 6600, 6900 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
      • 3000 Frame - 10000, 10500, 11000 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
      • 1800 Frame
      • Alternator air cleaner
      Instrumentation
      • Pyrometer and termocouples
      Lube System
      • Prelube pump groups
      • Oil level regulator
      • Lube oil in standard sump
      Mounting System
      • IBC vibration isolators
      • Puck style low efficiency isolators
      • Spring type vibration isolators
      Power Connections
      • Cable entry - right side
      • Cable entry - rear
      • Grounding groups
      • left side power connections
      • Neutral ground connections
      • Center post busbars
      • Right side power connections
      • Cable entry - left side
      • Rear power connections
      Power Termination
      • Circuit breakers - LV packages
      • Circuit breakers, UL listed
      • 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
      • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
      • 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
      • 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000 and 4000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
      Special Tests / Reports
      • Standard engine test
      • Torsional vibration analysis
      • Fuel consumption test
      • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
      • OSPD Certification
      • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
      • Generator set report
      Starting / Charging
      • Engine barring device
      • Electric starting motors
      • Jacket water heaters
      • Starter cover
      • Batteries, racks and cables
      • Air pressure regulator
      • 10, 20, 35 Amp Battery chargers
      • 50 Amp NFPA battery charger
      • Air starting motors

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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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