3516B Generator Set

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The 3516B 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.

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    Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low fuel, Low Emissions
    Frequency 50 Hz
    Maximum Rating 2250 kVA
    Minimum Rating 1750 kVA
    Speed 1500 rpm
    Voltage 380 to 11000 Volts
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 6.69in
    Compression Ratio 14.0:1 Std
    Displacement 4210.64in
    Engine Model 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Fuel System Electronic unit injection
    Governor Type Adem™3
    Stroke 7.48in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 34460lb
    Height - Maximum 98.2in
    Length - Maximum 234.5in
    Width - Maximum 90in

    Standard Equipment:

    • Air Cleaner; single element canister type
    • Auto / start / stop control
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Text alarm / event descriptions
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Controls:
    • Generator mounted - Rear facing
    • IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter.
    • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
    • Generator set packages include Caterpillar' s Voltage Regulator.
    • EMCP 4.2B
    • Speed adjust
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Load histogram feature
    • Lamp test
    • Digital indication for:
    • Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • RPM
    • PLC functionality
    • Operating hours
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Coolant temperature
    • DC volts
    • Power Factor (per phase & average)
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent
    • Low oil pressure - High coolant temperature
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • High coolant temperature
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Overspeed
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Emergency stop
    • Over/Under voltage (27 / 59)
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Low coolant level
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
    • Over/Under Frequency (81 o/u)
    • Reverse Reactive Power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Reverse Power (kW) (32)
    • Number of I/O varies on options selected:
    • Overcurrent (50 / 51)
    • Cat Connect
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Communications:
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • 1 Programmable digital outputs
    • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • Accessory module data link
    • 3 Analog inputs
    • Certified standard PGS provided
    • ATAAC - 3516E Package Radiators shipped installed
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • Right hand servicing
    • SAE Standard rotation
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
    • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
    • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
    • High Voltage:
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • Form wound
    • Internal excitation
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • 3 Phase brushless, salient pole
    • Medium Voltage:
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Permanent magnet
    • Permanent magnet
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Low voltage:
    • Form wound
    • 6 Leads
       
    • Random wound
    • Anti Condensation Space Heater
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    • ADEM A3
    • English
    • Integral lube oil cool
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Fumes disposal
    • Rails - engine / generator / radiator mounting
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • 45 Amp charging alternator
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables

    Optional Equipment:

    • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
    • Controller: [ ] EMCP 4.2 [ ] EMCP 4.3 [ ] EMCP 4.4
    • Local annunciator module: [ ] NFPA 110 [ ] Custom
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Single element filter
    • Air Cleaner: [ ] Single element air cleaners [ ] Dual element air cleaners [ ] Heavy duty air cleaners
    • Battery Charger: [ ] 10A [ ] 20A [ ] 35A
    • Starting Aids: [ ] 220V 50 Hz Jacket Water Heater
    • Muffler: [ ] Industrial Grade
    • Starting Motors: [ ] Standard [ ] Heavy Duty
    • Batteries: [ ] Standard (1400 CCA) [ ] Heavy Duty (2800 CCA)
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Coolant
    • Optional installed radiators
    • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Ventilation system
    • No explosion relief valves
    • Explosion relief valves
    • Y-Adapters
    • Flanges
    • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
    • Clean emission parts
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Flexible fittings
    • Exhaust offset
    • Mufflers
    • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
    • Tier 4 clean emissions module
    • Elbows
    • Temperature Rise (over 40°C ambient): [ ] 150°C [ ] 125°C [ ] 105°C [ ] 80°C
    • Power Termination: [ ] Bus Bar [ ] Circuit Breaker
    • Circuit breaker trip unit: [ ] LSI [ ] LSIG [ ] LSIG-P
    • Circuit Breaker rating: [ ] 2000A [ ] 2500A [ ] 3200A [ ] 4000A
    • Fuel Priming Pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
    • Primary Fuel Filter
    • Extended Service Contract (ESC): [ ] 2 Year [ ] 3 Year [ ] 5 Year
    • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
    • US aid emblem
    • Generator conversion
    • 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
    • Differential current transformers (DCT)
    • Differntial current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
    • Thermostate for 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
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
    • Oil level regulator
    • Prelube pumps
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Center post busbar
    • Right side power connections
    • Left side power connections
    • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
    • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
    • Low voltage circuit breakers
    • Rear power connections
    • Torsional vibration analysis reports
    • Generator set fuel consumption test
    • PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Fuel consumption test
    • Standard engine test charge
    • IBC certification
    • OSHPD certification
    • Canadian Standards Association certification
    • PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • generator test report
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 amp battery chargers
    • Air starting motors
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Electric starting motors
    • Starter cover
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Engine barring device
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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