3516B Diesel Generator Sets, Rear Right
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3516B Diesel Generator Sets, Front Right
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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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Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating2250 kVA
Prime Power Rating2000 kVA
Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency50 Hz
Speed1500 rpm
Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating2250 kVA
Minimum Rating1750 kVA
Engine Specifications
Engine Model3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore6.69 in
Stroke7.48 in
Displacement69 in
Compression Ratio14.0:1
AspirationTA
Fuel SystemElectronic unit injection
Governor TypeAdem™3
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum242 in
Length - Maximum242 in
Width - Minimum90 in
Width - Maximum90 in
Height - Minimum98.2 in
Height - Maximum98.2 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
  • Electric Power Ratings Guide
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  • 3516B, 50 Hz, 2250 kVA Standby/MC, 2000 kVA Prime, 1750 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption or Low Emissions Spec Sheet
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  • 3516B, 50 Hz, 2000 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption or Low Emissions Spec Sheet
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