Producing reliable power from 2500 to 2750 kVA at 50 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 generator set offers both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.
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3516C (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package
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Features
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
- Telecommunication Lab of China
Certifications
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
- Telecommunication Lab of China
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
- 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
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Generator Set Specifications
Spec Value Standby Rating 2750 kVA Prime Power Rating 2500 kVA Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption Voltage 380 to 11000 volts Frequency 50 Hz Speed 1500 rpm Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime Maximum Rating 2750 kVA Minimum Rating 2500 kVA -
Engine Specifications
Spec Value Engine Model 3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel Bore 6.69 in Stroke 8.46 in Displacement 4765 in Compression Ratio 14:01 Aspiration TA Fuel System Electronic unit injection Governor Type Adem™3 -
Generator Set Dimensions
Spec Value Length - Maximum 228.3 in Width - Maximum 75.9 in Height - Maximum 80.7 in Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 32404 lb
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner
- Single element canister type with service indicator
Control Panel
- RPM
- Engine cycle crank
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- Speed adjust
- True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Accessory module data link
- Overcurrent (50/51)
- DC volts
- Controls:
- Generator phase sequence
- Low oil pressure
- 2 Programmable digital outputs
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- Low coolant level
- Operating hours
- Frequency (Hz)
- kVAr-hr (total)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- Lamp test
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- 6 programmable digital inputs
- 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- EMCP 4 Genset controller
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- High coolant temperature
- Alarm acknowledge
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Overspeed
- EMCP4.2B controller includes:
- Engine cool-down timer
- Panel lights
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- Low coolant temperature
- Over/under voltage (27/59)
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- Communications:
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- Digital indication for:
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- EMCP 4.2B
- Coolant temperature
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- kW-hr (total)
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Environmental sealed front face
- Power factor (per phase & average)
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Generator
- IP23 Protection
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Power Termination
- Busbar
Starting/Charging
- Heavy duty starting system
- Charging alternator
Cooling System
- Fan and belt guards
- Coolant drain line with valve
- JWAC
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Coolant level sensors
- Radiator fan and fan drive
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust System
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
- Dry exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
- Fuel priming pump
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Secondary fuel filters
Generators and Attachments
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby).
- Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- Random wound
- 6 Lead
- Winding temperature detectors
- IEC standard hole pattern
- Internal excitation (IE)
- 3 phase brushless, Salient pole
- Generator set packages include Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR). CDVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter
Governing System
- ADEM III
Literature
- Parts book
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
Lube System
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Integral lube Oil cooler
- Fumes disposal
- Lubricating oil
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Oil drain lines and valve
Mounting System
- Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
Starting / Charging System
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
- Battery disconnect switch
General
- Right hand servicing
- Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
- SAE standard rotation
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Remote air inlet adapters
- Dual element air cleaners
- Air inlet protection
- Heavy duty air cleaners
Circuit breakers
- Cable entry options
- Control packaging for enclosures
- Trip units
- Load take off; IEC standard hole
- Busbar power connections
- Center posts busbars
- EMAX breakers
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Control Panels
- Annunciator modules
- Generator temperature monitoring
- Auxiliary box
- Remote speed adjust
- Busbar connections
- Vandal proof panel door
- Voltage raise/lower switch
- EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
- Local and remote monitoring
- Language options
- Customer interface options
- External box clips
- EMAX breaker connections
- Governors
Cooling System
- Heat exchangers
- Water level switch gauges
- Radiator duct flanges
- Optional Serpentine radiators
European Certifications
- EU Declaration of Conformity
Exhaust System
- Through wall installation kit
- Muffler mounting kits
- Mufflers
- Flexible fittings
Fuel System
- Fuel coolers
- Primary fuel filter
Generators and attachments
- Generators
- 3 Phase, Random wound, Internal excitation (IE)
- Internal excitation (IE)
- 3 Phase, 380 / 400 / 415 / 3300 / 6600 / 10000 / 10500 / 11000 volt
- Number of leads: 6
- Pitch: 0.6667
Instrumentation
- Pyrometers and thermocouples
- Thermocouples
Lube System
- Oil level regulator
- Electric prelube pumps
- Manual prelube sump pumps
Mounting System
- IBC vibration isolators
- Spring type vibration isolators
Protection System
- Explosion relief valves
Special Tests / Reports
- IBC seismic Certification
- CSA test and certification
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- Neutral ground certificate
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
Starting / Charging System
- 10 and 20 Amp Battery chargers
- Charging alternators - 50 Amp
- Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
- ETHER starting aids
- 24 Volt battery set - Dry
- Jacket water heaters
General
- Engine barring group
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