New | 3516B Generator Set

The 3516B diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 1750 to 2500 kVA at 50 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 percent rated load in one step. Our integrated control system keeps you connected through on-site and remote monitoring options. We offer easy-to-use EMCP control panel options, combining your management and diagnostic tools in one. The EMCP 4.4 controller provides multi-generator set paralleling capability, giving you the ability to add generator sets to match your growing power requirements. It's not just quality that matters but customization, choose from a broad range of accessories and bolt-on system expansion attachments. Find flexible packaging to fit unique spatial requirements and environmental conditions. Our 3516B generator sets are developed for such prerequisites, so that you can meet your specific power needs.

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Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating	1750 kVA
Maximum Rating	2250 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
Engine Specifications
Engine Model	3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore	6.69 in
Stroke	7.48 in
Displacement	69 in
Compression Ratio	14.0:1
Aspiration	TA
Fuel System	Electronic unit injection
Governor Type	Adem™3
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum	233.4 in
Length - Maximum	6377 in
Width - Maximum	90 in
Height - Maximum	93.2 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)	31900 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)	40320 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

• ibc Seismic Certification
• eu Declaration Of Conformity
• eu Declaration Of Incorporation
• eurasian Conformity (eac)

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

Cooling Package mounted radiator

Exhaust Exhaust flange outlet

Fuel Primary fuel filter with integral water separator Secondary fuel filter

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

Power Termination Busbar

Control Panels Engine cool-down timer Frequency (Hz) DC Volts Volts (L-L & L-N) Customizable screens Limiter and exciter diode monitor Power Factor (per phase & average) 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C Text alarm/event descriptions Speed adjust 1 Programmable digital outputs Overspeed - Emergency stop 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A) Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank) Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV) 6 Customer programmable digital inputs Customer data link (Modbus RTU) Emergency stop pushbutton Environmental sealed front face kW-hr (total) - kVAr-hr (total) Cat Connect Load histogram feature RPM - DC volts Failure to start (overcrank) Serial annunciator module data link Coolant temperature Operating hours kW (per phase, average & percent) IVR includes: Low coolant temperature Reactive droop capability Generator set packages include Caterpillar' s Voltage Regulator Digital indication for: KVAR/PF modes Lamp test Controls: PLC functionality 0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar) Generator mounted - rear facing Amps (per phase & average) Low coolant level 3 Analog inputs Reverse power (kW) (32) 24 Volt DC operation Over / under voltage (2 7/ 59) Over / under frequency (81 o/u) RFI suppression 3 Phase voltage sensing EMCP 4.2B Alarm acknowledge Auto/start/stop control kVA (per phase, average & percent) Min / max exciter Engine cycle crank Low oil pressure Accessory module data link High coolant temperature Warning / shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Communications: Overcurrent (50 / 51) Number of I/O varies on options selected: Programmable protective relaying functions:

Control Panel EMCP 4 Genset Controller

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

Exhaust System Dry exhaust manifold Flanged faced outlet(s)

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

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

Generator and Attachments Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry 3 Phase brushless, salient pole Form wound - Permanent magnet Anti condensation Space Heater Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry 6 Leads Winding temperature detectors Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby) Form wound Internal excitation NEMA Class H insulation Low Voltage: Random wound High voltage: Medium voltage: Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby) NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby Permanent magnet NEMA standard hole pattern

Governing System ADEM A3

Literature English

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

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 24 Volt electric starting motor Battery disconnect switch 45 Amp charging alternator

Optional Equipment

Control System EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4

Exhaust Exhaust mufflers

Air Inlet System Single element filter Dual element air cleaner

Generator Oversize and premium generators Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Anti-condensation heater Internal excitation (IE)

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

Power Termination Circuit breakers, IEC compliant Circuit breakers, UL listed

Crankcase System Ventilation system Explosion relief valves No explosion relief valves

Control Panels Remote monitoring software Load share module Digital I/ O module Generator temperature monitoring & protection

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

Fuel System Primary fuel filter Fuel Priming Pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric

Starting/Charging Air starting motor with control and silencer Charging alternator Oversize batteries Heavy-duty starting system

Generators and Attachments Differential current transformers (DCT) Thermostate for space heater Differntial current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes Alternator air cleaner Generator conversion Space heater Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames

Instrumentation Pyrometer and thermocouples

General Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints) US aid emblem EEC Declaration of Conformity Automatic transfer switches (ATS) CSA Certification Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007 Enclosures: sound attenuated, weather protective The following options are based on regional and product configuration: Integral & sub-base fuel tanks EU Certificate of Conformance (CE) Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks UL 2200 package

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

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

Mounting IBC isolators

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

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

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

Extended Service Coverage Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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