Diesel generator sets
3516B (50 Hz)
The 3516B diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 1750 to 2250 kVA at 50 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 % rated load in one step.
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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
Certifications
- IBC seismic certification
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- EU Declaration of Incorporation
- Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
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
Over 200,000 Shipped
Since 1981, leading the large engine market
Over 4,000,000,000 Global Operating Hours
Proven performance in heavy-duty applications
Optimised for 8% Lower Fuel Consumption
Demonstrated savings in operating costs
| 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 | 6.69 in |
| Stroke | 7.48 in |
| Displacement | 69 in |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™3 |
| Length - Minimum | 242 in |
|---|---|
| Length - Maximum | 242 in |
| Width - Minimum | 90 in |
| Width - Maximum | 90 in |
| Height - Minimum | 98.2 in |
| Height - Maximum | 98.2 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 30364 lb |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 30364 lb |
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner; single element canister type
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
- Secondary fuel filters
Generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- IP23 Protection
Power Termination
- Busbar
Control Panels
- Engine cool-down timer
- Frequency (Hz)
- DC volts
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Customizable screens
- Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Speed adjust
- 1 Programmable digital outputs
- Overspeed - Emergency stop
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank)
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Environmental sealed front face
- kW-hr (total) - kVAr-hr (total)
- Cat connect
- Load histogram feature
- RPM - DC volts
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Coolant temperature
- Operating hours
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- IVR includes:
- Low coolant temperature
- Reactive droop capability
- Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator
- Digital indication for:
- KVAR/PF modes
- Lamp test
- Controls:
- PLC functionality
- 0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Low coolant level
- 3 Analog inputs
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Over/under voltage (2 7/ 59)
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- RFI suppression
- 3 Phase voltage sensing
- Cat ECS 100
- Alarm acknowledge
- Auto/start/stop control
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- Min / max exciter
- Engine cycle crank
- Low oil pressure
- Accessory module data link
- High coolant temperature
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- Communications:
- Overcurrent (50 / 51)
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
Control Panel
- Cat ECS Genset controller
Cooling System
- Certified standard PGS provided
Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifold
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
- Secondary fuel filters
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Fuel priming pump
General
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
- Right hand servicing
- Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
- SAE standard rotation
- Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
Generator and Attachments
- Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- Form wound - Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- 6 Leads
- Winding temperature detectors
- Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
- Form wound
- Internal excitation (IE)
- NEMA Class H insulation
- Low voltage:
- Random wound
- High voltage:
- Medium voltage:
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- NEMA standard hole pattern
Governing System
- ADEM A3
Literature
- Parts book
Lubrication System
- Fumes disposal
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Lubricating oil
- Integral lube oil cool
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Gear type lube oil pump
Mounting System
- Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
- Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
Starting System
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- Battery disconnect switch
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations
