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Cat

3516B Generator Set

2000 – 2500 kVA at 50 Hz Diesel Generator Set
Producing reliable power from 2000 to 2500 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3516B diesel generators 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. Cat® generators offer both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.
FAQ
Q. Does this generator comply with ISO 8528 guidelines?
A. Yes, the 3516B, like Cat generators, is tested in accordance with the load steps outlined in with ISO 8528, Part 5.
Q.Are Cat generators easy to install?
A.Cat generators can be configured with a number of options for ease of installation.
Q.Does Cat’ have much experience with electric power generation?
A.Cat has over 80 years experience with on-site and portable power and has shipped millions of generators to customers around the world.
Q.Does Cat offer generators that support my Sustainability goals?
A.Cat offers generators that can run on a number of renewable fuels including HVO, biodiesel, landfill gas, sewage gas and more.
Q.Will this generator be able to provide emergency power on hot summer days?
A. Most Cat 3500 Series generators can operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F), reliably providing power when it is needed..

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  • 3516B Flex
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Features

Cat Generator Set Package

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Certifications

  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • EU Declaration of Incorporation
  • Eurasian Conformity
  • Telecommunication Lab of China

Certifications

  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • EU Declaration of Incorporation
  • Eurasian Conformity
  • Telecommunication Lab of China
One Safe Source

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

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
Worldwide Product Support

Worldwide 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

Worldwide 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

Specifications

  • Generator Set Specifications
    Spec Value
    Standby Rating 2500 kVA
    Prime Power Rating 2275 kVA
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Low Emissions
    Voltage 380 to 415 Volts
    Frequency 50 Hz
    Speed 1500 rpm
    Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
    Maximum Rating 2500 kVA
    Minimum Rating 2000 kVA
  • Engine Specifications
    Spec Value
    Engine Model 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Bore 6.69 in
    Stroke 8.46 in
    Displacement 4764.73 in
    Compression Ratio 15.5:1
    Aspiration TA
    Fuel System Electronic unit injection
    Governor Type Adem™3
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length - Maximum 247.3 in
    Width - Maximum 90 in
    Height - Maximum 98.2 in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 34250 lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type

Control Panels

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

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
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel priming pump

General

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

Generator and Attachments

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

Governing System

  • ADEM A3

Literature

  • Parts book

Lubrication System

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

Mounting System

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

Starting System

  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • Battery disconnect switch

Optional Equipment

Control System

  • EMCP 4.4
  • Local annunciator module: [ ] NFPA 110 [ ] Custom

Engine Options

  • Starting aids: 220V 50 Hz Jacket water heater
  • Batteries: [ ] Standard (1400 CCA) [ ] Heavy Duty (2800 CCA)
  • Starting motors: [ ] Standard [ ] Heavy duty
  • Air cleaner: [ ] Single element air cleaners [ ] Dual element air cleaners [ ] Heavy duty air cleaners
  • Muffler: [ ] Industrial Grade
  • Battery charger: [ ] 10A [ ] 20A [ ] 35A

Air Inlet System

  • Single element filter
  • Dual element air cleaner

Cooling System

  • Coolant
  • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
  • Water level switch gauges
  • Standard ambient radiators
  • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
  • Optional installed radiators

Crankcase System

  • Ventilation system
  • No explosion relief valves
  • Explosion relief valves

Alternators

  • Temperature rise (over 40�C ambient): [ ] 150�C [ ] 125�C [ ] 105�C [ ] 80�C

Power Termination

  • Circuit breaker rating: [ ] 2000A [ ] 2500A [ ] 3200A [ ] 4000A
  • Power Termination: Busbar, Circuit breaker
  • Circuit breaker trip unit: [ ] LSI [ ] LSIG [ ] LSIG-P

Exhaust System

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

Fuel System

  • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
  • Primary fuel filter

Extended Service Contract (ESC)

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

General

  • US aid emblem
  • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)

Generators and Attachments

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

Instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and Thermocouples

Lubrication System

  • Prelube pumps
  • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Oil level regulator

Mounting System

  • IBC vibration isolators
  • Puck style low efficiency isolators
  • Spring type vibration isolators

Power Connections

  • Left side power connections
  • Rear power connections
  • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
  • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
  • Neutral ground connections
  • Low voltage Circuit breakers
  • Center post busbars
  • Right side power connections

Special Tests / Reports

  • Torsional vibration analysis reports
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Standard engine test charge
  • Generator set fuel consumption test
  • OSHPD Certification
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • Generator test report
  • Fuel consumption test
  • IBC Certification
  • Canadian Standards Association certification

Starting and Charging

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

Extended Service Coverage

  • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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