Diesel generator sets
3516 (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package
Producing reliable power from 1600 to 2000 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3516 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. Generator sets offer both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.
- Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel Consumption
- Voltage380 to 415 Volts
- Frequency50 Hz
- Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
- Maximum Rating2000 kVA
- Minimum Rating1600 kVA
| Standby Rating | 2000 kVA |
|---|---|
| Prime Power Rating | 1825 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel Consumption |
| Voltage | 380 to 415 Volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 2000 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 1600 kVA |
| Engine Model | 3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.69 in |
| Stroke | 7.48 in |
| Displacement | 4210.64 in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Fuel System | Mechanical unit injection |
| Governor Type | Woodward |
| Length - Maximum | 234.4 in |
|---|---|
| Width - Maximum | 90 in |
| Height - Maximum | 94.9 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 33840 lb |
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner; single element canister type
Governing System
- ADEM A3
Control System
- Auto/start/stop control
- EMCP 4.2B
- Environmental sealed front face
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- Speed adjust
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Engine cool-down timer
- Engine cycle crank
- IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Controls:
- Alarm acknowledge
- Lamp test
- PLC functionality
- Load histogram feature
- 3 Analog inputs
- Operating hours
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Digital indication for:
- 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
- Communications:
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Accessory module data link
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- RPM
- Overcurrent (50/51)
- Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- 1 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- 1 programmable digital outputs
- Cat connect
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- Certified standard PGS provided
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Coolant temperature
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar) - Coolant temperature - Volts (L-L & L-N) - Frequency (Hz) - Amps (per phase & average) - Power factor (per phase & average) - kW (per phase, average & percent) - kVA (per phase, average & percent) - kVAr (per phase, average & percent) - kW-hr (total) - kVAr-hr (total)
- Frequency (Hz)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- kW-hr (total)
- kVAr-hr (total)
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Emergency stop
- Overspeed
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- High coolant temperature
- Low oil pressure
- Programmable protective relaying functions
- Low coolant level
- Low coolant temperature
- Generator phase sequence
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Over/under voltage (27/59)
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifold
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
- Fuel priming pump
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
General
- Right hand servicing
- Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
- Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
- SAE standard rotation
Generator and Attachments
- Winding temperature detectors
- Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- 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
- Anti-condensation space heater
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
- Low voltage:
- Winding temperature detectors
- Form wound
- Medium voltage:
- Winding temperature detectorsle pattern
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- Six lead
- Form wound
- Internal excitation (IE)
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- Random wound
- Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
- High voltage:
Literature
- Parts book
Lubrication System
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Lubricating oil
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Integral lube oil cool
- Fumes disposal
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
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
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Download ↓Electric Power Ratings Guide
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Download ↓3516, 50 Hz, 2000 kVA Standby/MC, 1825 kVA Prime, 1600 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet
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Download ↓3516, 50 Hz, 1825 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet
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