3516C (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Certifications

    Certifications

    • EU Declaration of Conformity
    • EU Declaration of Conformity
    • Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
    • 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
  • 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

Specifications

Units for specifications

Generator Set Specifications

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, Continuous
Maximum Rating 2750 kVA
Minimum Rating 2275 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model 3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69 in 170 mm
Stroke 8.46 in 215 mm
Displacement 4765 in 78 l
Compression Ratio 14:01
Aspiration TA
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Governor Type Adem™3

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum 228.3 in 5800 mm
Width - Maximum 75.9 in 1929 mm
Height - Maximum 80.7 in 2050 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 32404 lb 14698 kg

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

Videos

  • 3516E Video - 50Hz
3516C Package Genset

Documents