3516 Diesel Generator Set

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Description

Technical Specifications

Benefits and Features

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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.

Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating	1750 ekW
Prime Power 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
Maximum Rating	1750 ekW
Minimum Rating	1450 ekW
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

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

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
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 system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
- Winding temperature detectors
- Winding temperature detectors
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
- Six lead
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Internal excitation (IE)
- 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
- Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- Form wound
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- NEMA standard hole pattern
Governing System
- ADEM A3
Literature
- Parts book
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