3516B Diesel Generator Sets
3516B
3516B
3516B
Diesel generator sets

3516B (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

Producing reliable power from 1750 kVA to 2250 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3516B 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. The generator set offers both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.

  • Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow fuel, Low Emissions
  • Voltage380 to 11000 Volts
  • Frequency50 Hz
  • Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
  • Maximum Rating2250 kVA
  • Minimum Rating1750 kVA
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Generator Set Specifications
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 Specifications
Engine Model 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69 in
Stroke 7.48 in
Displacement 4210.64 in
Compression Ratio 14.0:1 Std
Aspiration TA
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Governor Type Adem™3
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum 234.5 in
Width - Maximum 90 in
Height - Maximum 98.2 in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 34460 lb

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type

Control Panels

  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Controls:
  • Generator mounted - Rear facing
  • IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter.
  • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator
  • EMCP 4.2B
  • Speed adjust
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Load histogram feature
  • Lamp test
  • Digital indication for:
  • Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • RPM
  • PLC functionality
  • Operating hours
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Coolant temperature
  • DC volts
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • Low oil pressure - High coolant temperature
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • High coolant temperature
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • kW-hr (total)
  • Overspeed
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Emergency stop
  • Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Low coolant level
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • Overcurrent (50 / 51)
  • Cat connect
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Communications:
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • 1 Programmable digital outputs
  • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Accessory module data link
  • 3 Analog inputs

Cooling System

  • Certified standard PGS provided

Exhaust System

  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)

Fuel System

  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose

General

  • Right hand servicing
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator

Generator and Attachments

  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • High voltage:
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • Form wound
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • Medium voltage:
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Low voltage:
  • Form wound
  • 6 Leads<br />  
  • Random wound
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
  • NEMA standard hole pattern

Governing System

  • ADEM A3

Literature

  • Parts book

Lubrication System

  • Integral lube oil cool
  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Fumes disposal

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
  • 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, Low Fuel Consumption or Low Emissions Spec Sheet
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