3516C Generator Set

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Description

Technical Specifications

Benefits and Features

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

Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating	2500/2250/2000 ekW
Prime Power Rating	2250/2045/1825 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy	U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2
Voltage	380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency	60 Hz
Speed	1800 rpm
Duty Cycle	Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating	2500 ekW
Minimum Rating	1650 ekW
Engine Specifications
Engine Model	3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore	6.69 in
Stroke	7.48 in
Stroke - HD	8.46 in
Displacement	4764.73 in
Compression Ratio	14.7:1
Aspiration	TA
Fuel System	Electronic unit injection
Governor Type	Adem™3
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum	284.6 in
Length - Maximum	295.1 in
Width - Minimum	93.7 in
Width - Maximum	101.2 in
Height - Minimum	116.5 in
Height - Maximum	118.5 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)	35880 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)	38780 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

Cat ECS 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

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
Control Panels
- Communications:
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- 1 Programmable digital outputs
- Auto/start/stop control -
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Engine cool-down timer
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Controls:
- 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
- Alarm acknowledge
- Cat connect
- Engine cycle crank
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Overcurrent (50 / 51)
- Accessory module data link
- Cat ECS 100
- 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Speed adjust
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- Environmental sealed front face
- Load histogram feature
- Lamp test
- PLC functionality
- Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Digital indication for:
- Operating hours
- RPM
- DC volts
- Frequency (Hz)
- Coolant temperature
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- kW-hr (total)
- kVAr-hr (total)
- High coolant temperature
- Overspeed
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- Emergency stop
- Low oil pressure
- Low coolant level
- Low coolant temperature
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Generator phase sequence
- Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
Fuel
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- IP23 Protection
Power Termination
- Busbar
Control Panel
- Cat ECS Genset controller
Cooling System
- Certified standard PGS provided
Exhaust System
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
- Dry exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
General
- Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
- Right hand servicing
- Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
- SAE standard rotation
Generator And Attachments
- Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
- Low voltage:
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- Medium voltage:
- Anti-condensation space heater
- 6 Lead
- Random wound
- Form wound
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
- Internal excitation (IE)
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- High voltage:
- Winding temperature detectors
- Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
Governing System
- ADEM A3
Literature
- Parts book
Lubrication System
- Lubricating oil
- Fumes disposal
- Integral lube oil cool
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Gear type lube oil pump
Mounting System
- Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
- Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
Starting System
- Battery disconnect switch
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- Battery and battery rack w/cables