3516E (60 Hz)

3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power from 2500 to 2750 ekW at 60 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The generator set is US EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) certified.

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

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
  • Single element canister type with service indicator
  • Air cleaner
Cooling
  • Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
  • Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Fuel priming pump
Generator
  • IP23 Protection
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Power Termination
  • Busbar
Starting/Charging
  • Heavy duty starting system
  • Charging alternator
Control Panel
  • Communications:
  • 6 Programmable digital inputs
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Low oil pressure
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Lamp test
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • kW-hr (total)
  • Speed adjust
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • Low coolant level
  • Accessory module data link
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • Cat ECS controller includes:
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Cat ECS 100
  • Overspeed
  • 2 Programmable digital outputs
  • DC volts
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • High coolant temperature
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • Operating hours
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Coolant temperature
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Digital indication for:
  • Panel lights
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Controls:
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
Cooling System
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Coolant level sensors
  • JWAC
  • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • Fan and belt guards
Exhaust System
  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Fuel priming pump
Generators and Attachments
  • Form wound
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient
    (105C prime/130C standby)
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Right side extension terminal box, busbar connections, top
    mounted, bottom cable entry
  • 6 Lead
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
Governing System
  • ADEM III
Literature
  • Parts book
  • Operation & Maintenance Manual
Lube System
  • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • Fumes disposal
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Lubricating oil
  • Gear type lube oil pump
Mounting System
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
Starting / Charging System
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
General
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • Right hand servicing

Additional information

Offering Type

Generator Set Specifications - Standby Rating

2750 ekW

Generator Set Specifications - Prime Power Rating

2500 ekW

Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Tier 2, Low NOx

Generator Set Specifications - Voltage

416 to 13,800 Volts

Generator Set Specifications - Frequency

60 Hz

Generator Set Specifications - Speed

1800 rpm

Generator Set Specifications - Duty Cycle

Standby, Mission Critical, Prime

Generator Set Specifications - Maximum Rating

2750 ekW

Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating

2500 ekW

Engine Specifications - Engine Model

3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel

Engine Specifications - Bore

170 mm ( 6.69 in )

Engine Specifications - Stroke

215 mm ( 8.47 in )

Engine Specifications - Displacement

78.1 l ( 4765 in³ )

Engine Specifications - Compression Ratio

14.7:1

Engine Specifications - Aspiration

ATAAC

Engine Specifications - Fuel System

EUI

Engine Specifications - Governor Type

Adem™ A5

Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Maximum

7703 mm ( 303.3 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Maximum

2640 mm ( 104.0 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Height - Maximum

3342 mm ( 131.6 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

18480 kg ( 40750 lb )

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