Diesel generator sets
3516C (60 Hz)
Producing reliable power from 1825 to 2500 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3516C diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, 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 3516C generator sets are U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards), Low Fuel Consumption certified.
- Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2
- Voltage380 to 13800 Volts
- Frequency60 Hz
- Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
- Maximum Rating2500 ekW
- Minimum Rating1650 ekW
| Standby Rating | 2500/2250/2000 ekW |
|---|---|
| Prime Power Rating | 2250/2045/1825 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2 |
| Voltage | 380 to 13800 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 2500 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 1650 ekW |
| Engine Model | 3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.69 in |
| Stroke | 7.48 in |
| Stroke - HD | 8.46 in |
| Displacement | 4764.73 in |
| Compression Ratio | 14.7:1 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™3 |
| Length - Minimum | 266.2 in |
|---|---|
| Length - Maximum | 276.3 in |
| Width - Minimum | 92.1 in |
| Width - Maximum | 92.1 in |
| Height - Minimum | 118 in |
| Height - Maximum | 118 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 35880 lb |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 38780 lb |
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner; single element canister type
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Control Panels
- Communications:
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- 1 Programmable digital outputs
- Auto/start/stop control -
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Engine cool-down timer
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Controls:
- Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator (IVR). IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Alarm acknowledge
- Cat connect
- Engine cycle crank
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Overcurrent (50 / 51)
- Accessory module data link
- Cat ECS 100
- 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Speed adjust
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- Environmental sealed front face
- Load histogram feature
- Lamp test
- PLC functionality
- Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Digital indication for:
- Operating hours
- RPM
- DC volts
- Frequency (Hz)
- Coolant temperature
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- kW-hr (total)
- kVAr-hr (total)
- High coolant temperature
- Overspeed
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- Emergency stop
- Low oil pressure
- Low coolant level
- Low coolant temperature
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Generator phase sequence
- Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
Fuel
- 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
- Cat ECS Genset controller
Cooling System
- Certified standard PGS provided
Exhaust System
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
- Dry exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
General
- Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
- Right hand servicing
- Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
- SAE standard rotation
Generator and Attachments
- Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
- Low voltage:
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- Medium voltage:
- Anti-condensation space heater
- 6 Lead
- Random wound
- Form wound
- 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)
- Internal excitation (IE)
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- High voltage:
- Winding temperature detectors
- Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
Governing System
- ADEM A3
Literature
- Parts book
Lubrication System
- Lubricating oil
- Fumes disposal
- Integral lube oil cool
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Gear type lube oil pump
Mounting System
- Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
- Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
Starting System
- Battery disconnect switch
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
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