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Diesel generator sets

3516B (60 Hz)

Producing reliable power from 1640 to 2250 ekW at 60 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. Generator sets offer both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.

  • Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel, Low Emissions
  • Voltage380 to 13800 Volts
  • Frequency60 Hz
  • Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
  • Maximum Rating2250 ekW
  • Minimum Rating1640 ekW
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Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating 2250 ekW
Prime Power Rating 1825 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage 380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating 2250 ekW
Minimum Rating 1640 ekW
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 15.5:1 HD
Aspiration TA
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Governor Type Adem™3
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum 241.8 in
Length - Maximum 269.9 in
Width - Minimum 90 in
Width - Maximum 101.9 in
Height - Minimum 98.2 in
Height - Maximum 120.1 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 31270 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 34420 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
  • Fuel priming pump

Generator

  • IP23 Protection
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

Power Termination

  • Busbar

Control Panel

  • Cat ECS Genset controller

General

  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Control Panels

  • Speed adjust
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Cat ECS 100
  • Generator mounted - Rear facing
  • Controls:
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Lamp test
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Customizable screens
  • PLC functionality
  • Load histogram feature
  • 0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Operating hours
  • Digital indication for:
  • DC volts
  • RPM
  • Coolant temperature
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • High coolant temperature
  • Low oil pressure
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for01/10/2018:
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • Emergency stop
  • Overspeed
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Low coolant level
  • 1 Programmable digital outputs
  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • Medium voltage: Form wound - Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby) - Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Fumes disposal
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
  • IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Medium voltage:
  • Communications:
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Accessory module data link
  • ADEM A3
  • Form wound
  • ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
  • High voltage:
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • 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
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • 3 Analog inputs
  • Random wound
  • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
  • Cat connect
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
  • English
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Integral lube oil cool
  • Certified standard PGS provided
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Form wound - Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Right hand servicing
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • 6 Lead
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Low voltage:
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Electric Power Ratings Guide
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  • 3516B, 60 Hz, 2250 ekW Standby/MC, Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet
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  • 3516B, 60 Hz, 2000 ekW Standby/MC, 1825 ekW Prime, 1640 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption and Low Emissions Spec Sheet
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  • 3516B, 60 Hz, 1825 ekW, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption or Low Emissions Spec Sheet
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