New | 3516 Diesel Generator Set

The 3516 generator set has been developed for a wide range of applications, from emergency standby installations such as healthcare and datacenters to continuously powering remote installations. The packages can be optimized for performance that matters to you with either low emissions or low fuel consumption versions available. Backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty, Cat generator sets will provide the reliability and durability you expect.

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Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating	1450 ekW
Maximum Rating	1600 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
Engine Specifications
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
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum	247 in
Width - Maximum	90 in
Height - Maximum	94.9 in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)	28840 lb

Cat Generator Set Package

• cat Generator Set Packages Have Been Fully Prototype Tested
• accepts 100% Block Load In One Step And Meets Nfpa 110 Loading Requirements
• conform To Iso 8528-5 Steady State And Transient Response Requirements

Cat Diesel Engine

• reliable, Rugged, Durable Design
• field-Proven In Thousands Of Applications Worldwide
• four-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Engine Combines Consistent Performance And Excellent Fuel Economy With Minimum Weight

Sr5 Alternator

• superior Motor Starting Capability Minimizes Need For Oversizing Alternator
• designed To Match Performance And Output Characteristics Of Cat Diesel Engines
• robust Class H Insulation

Emcp 4 Control Panel

• user-Friendly Interface And Navigation
• scalable System To Meet A Wide Range Of Installation Requirement
• expansion Modules And Site-Specific Programming For Specific Customer Requirements

Cooling System

• designed To Operate In Standard Ambient Temperatures Up To 50°c (122°f)
• contact Your Cat Dealer For Specific Ambient And Altitude Capabilities

Certifications

• ul 2200 Listed
• csa
• ibc Seismic Certification
• oshpd Pre-Approval

One Safe Source

• components Used In The Generator Set Are Selected At The Design Stage To Provide Optimum Package Performance
• the Generator Set Is Fully Assembled At A Caterpillar Facility Following Our Quality Guidelines
• each Generator Set Package Is Tested Before Leaving The Caterpillar Facility
• cat Product Support, Including Dealer Service, Parts And Warranty Covers The Entire Cat Power System

World Wide Product Support

• cat Dealers Have Over 1,800 Dealer Branch Stores Operating In 200 Countries
• your Local Cat Dealer Provides Extensive Post-Sale Support, Including Maintenance And Repair Agreements

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System Air Cleaner; single element canister type

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

Cooling System Certified standard PGS provided ATAAC - 3516E Package Radiators shipped installed

Exhaust System Flanged faced outlet(s) Dry exhaust manifold

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

General Right hand servicing Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00 SAE Standard rotation

Generator and Attachments NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) Winding temperature detectors Winding temperature detectors Permanent magnet Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby) Six lead Permanent magnet Internal Excitation 3 Phase brushless, salient pole Winding temperature detectors Medium Voltage: Random wound Anti Condensation Space Heater Low Voltage: High Voltage: Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry Form wound Bus bar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry Form wound NEMA standard hole pattern NEMA standard hole pattern

Governing System ADEM A3

Literature English

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

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 Battery disconnect switch 24 Volt electric starting motor

Optional Equipment

Control System Controller: EMCP 4.2B Local annunciator module: [ ] NFPA 110 [ ] Custom

Air Inlet System Dual element air cleaner Single element filter

Cooling System Standard ambient radiators Coolant Optional installed ATAAC radiators Optional installed radiators Water level switch gauges Standard ambient ATAAC radiators

Engine Options Starting Motors: [ ] Standard [ ] Heavy Duty Batteries: [ ] Standard (1400 CCA) [ ] Heavy Duty (2800 CCA) Starting Aids: [ ] 220V 50 Hz Jacket Water Heater Battery Charger: [ ] 10A [ ] 20A [ ] 35A Air Cleaner: [ ] Single element air cleaners [ ] Dual element air cleaners [ ] Heavy duty air cleaners Muffler: [ ] Industrial Grade

Crankcase System No explosion relief valves Ventilation system Explosion relief valves

Alternators Temperature Rise (over 40°C ambient): [ ] 150°C [ ] 125°C [ ] 105°C [ ] 80°C

Exhaust System Y-Adapters Tier 4 clean emissions module Tier 4 dosing cabinet Elbows Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits Exhaust offset Flanges Flange and exhaust expanders Flexible fittings Mufflers Clean emission parts

Fuel System Fuel Priming Pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or Electric Primary Fuel Filter

General US aid emblem Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints) The following options are based on regional and product configuration: UL 2200 package Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007

Generators and Attachments High voltage: 12470, 13200, 13800 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm,FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame Generator conversion Low / Medium voltage: 380, 440, 480, 600 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame Thermostate for space heater Low / Medium voltage: 380, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600, 1800 Frame Alternator air cleaner Differential current transformers (DCT) High voltage: 6300, 6600, 6900 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame Differntial current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes Space heater kits

Power Termination Circuit breaker operation: [ ] Electrical Circuit Breaker rating: [ ] 2000A [ ] 2500A [ ] 3200A [ ] 4000A Circuit breaker trip unit: [ ] LSI [ ] LSIG [ ] LSIG-P Power Termination: [ ] Bus Bar [ ] Circuit Breaker

Extended Service Contract (ESC) Extended Service Contract (ESC): [ ] 2 Year [ ] 3 Year [ ] 5 Year

Instrumentation Pyrometer and Thermocouples

Lubrication System Lube oil in standard sump Prelube pumps Oil level regulator

Mounting System Puck style low efficiency isolators Spring type vibration isolators IBC vibration isolators

Power Connections Ground cables between generator and terminal box Neutral ground connections 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal Rear power connections Right side power connections Left side power connections Low voltage circuit breakers Center post busbar

Special Tests / Reports generator test report OSHPD certification Canadian Standards Association certification PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor IBC certification Fuel consumption test Generator set fuel consumption test PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor Standard engine test charge Torsional vibration analysis reports

Starting and Charging Electric starting motors Air pressure regulator Starter cover Air starting motors 24 Volt battery set - Dry 10, 20, 35 and 50 amp battery chargers Jacket water heaters Engine barring device

Extended Service Coverage Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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