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 2725 to 3000 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.

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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

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

Additional information

Offering Type

Generator Set Specifications - Standby Rating

3000 ekW
Generator Set Specifications - Prime Power Rating

2725 ekW
Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Tier 2
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

3000 ekW
Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating

2725 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

13.9:1 / 14.3:1
Engine Specifications - Aspiration

ATAAC
Engine Specifications - Fuel System

MEUI
Engine Specifications - Governor Type

Adem™ A5
Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Maximum

7703 mm ( 304 in )
Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Maximum

2874 mm ( 113 in )
Generator Set Dimensions - Height - Maximum

3639 mm ( 143 in )
Generator Set Dimensions - Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

20380 kg ( 44930 lb )

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