Diesel generator sets
3516 (50 Hz)
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 a low fuel consumption system.
- Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel Consumption
- Voltage380 to 11000 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 11000 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 - Minimum | 249.2 in |
|---|---|
| Length - Maximum | 249.2 in |
| Width - Minimum | 90 in |
| Width - Maximum | 90 in |
| Height - Minimum | 94.9 in |
| Height - Maximum | 94.9 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 36750 lb |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 36750 lb |
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner; single element canister type
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- IP23 Protection
Power Termination
- Busbar
Control Panel
- EMCP 4 Genset controller
Control Panels
- Over/under voltage (27/59)
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Communications:
- Overcurrent (50/51)
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- Emergency stop
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Operating hours
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Low oil pressure
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- 1 Programmable digital outputs
- 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- RPM - DC volts
- Low coolant level
- kVAr-hr (total)
- Controls: Speed adjust - Auto/start/stop control - Engine cool-down timer - Engine cycle crank - Alarm acknowledge - Lamp test - Load histogram feature - PLC functionality - Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- kW-hr (total)
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Environmental sealed front face
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- Accessory module data link
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- High coolant temperature
- Overspeed
- 3 Analog inputs
- Frequency (Hz)
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for
- Coolant temperature
- IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min /max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- Cat connect
- Generator phase sequence
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV
- DC volts
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Digital indication for:
- Low coolant temperature
- EMCP 4.2B
Cooling System
- Certified standard PGS provided
Exhaust System
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
- Dry exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
- Fuel priming pump
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Secondary fuel filters
General
- SAE standard rotation
- Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
- Right hand servicing
- Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
Generator and Attachments
- Medium voltage:
- Form wound
- Winding temperature detectors
- High voltage:
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- Internal excitation (IE)
- Six lead
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
- Low voltage:
- Winding temperature detectors
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- Form wound
- Winding temperature detectors
- Random wound
- Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
- Anti-condensation space heater
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
Governing System
- ADEM A3
Literature
- Parts book
Lubrication System
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Fumes disposal
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Lubricating oil
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Integral lube oil cool
Mounting System
- Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
- Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
Starting System
- Battery disconnect switch
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
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