3516C Tier 4 Interim
3516C Tier 4 Interim
3516C Tier 4 Interim
3516C Tier 4 Interim
Diesel generator sets

3516C Tier 4 Final (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. Depending on the model, 3516C generator sets are EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) or Tier 4 Final certified.

  • Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Certified
  • Voltage480 to 13800 Volts
  • Frequency60 Hz
  • Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime
  • Maximum Rating2500 ekW
  • Minimum Rating1825 ekW
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Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating 2500/2000 ekW
Prime Power Rating 1825/2250 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Certified
Voltage 480 to 13800 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating 2500 ekW
Minimum Rating 1825 ekW
Engine Specifications
Engine Model 3516C HD, ATAAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69 in
Stroke 8.46 in
Displacement 78 in
Compression Ratio 14.7:1
Aspiration TA
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Governor Type ADEM™A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum 275.4 in
Length - Maximum 285.5 in
Width - Minimum 93.7 in
Width - Maximum 101.2 in
Height - Minimum 116.9 in
Height - Maximum 118.7 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 37200 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 40280 lb

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type

Cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

Exhaust

  • Exhaust flange outlet

Control Panels

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

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

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

General

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

Generator and Attachments

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

Governing System

  • ADEM A3

Literature

  • Parts book

Lubrication System

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

Mounting System

  • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose

Starting System

  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Electric Power Ratings Guide
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  • 3516C, 60 Hz, 2500 ekW Standby / 2250 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final Spec Sheet
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  • 3516C, 60 Hz, 2000 ekW Standby / 1825 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final Spec Sheet
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