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3516 (3516 MUI) Modular Rear Overhang Controls Generator Set, Rear Right
  • 3516 (3516 MUI) Modular Rear Overhang Controls Generator Set, Rear Left
  • 3516 (3516 MUI) Modular Rear Overhang Controls Generator Set, Front Right
  • 3516 (3516 MUI) Modular Rear Overhang Controls Generator Set, Front Left
Duty Cycle
Continuous, Prime, Standby, Mission Critical
Height - Maximum
94.9 in
Length - Maximum
247 in
Width - Maximum
90 in

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.

Product Specs

  • Generator Set Specifications

    • Duty Cycle
    Continuous, Prime, Standby, Mission Critical
    Minimum Rating
    1450 ekW
    Maximum Rating
    1750 ekW
    Voltage
    380 to 13800 Volts
    Frequency
    60 Hz
    Speed
    1800 rpm
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    Low Fuel, Low Emissions
    Duty Cycle
    Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous

  • Generator Set Dimensions

    • Height - Maximum
    94.9in
    Length - Maximum
    247in
    Width - Maximum
    90in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
    28840lb

  • Engine Specifications

    • Engine Model
    3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Compression Ratio
    13.0:1
    Aspiration
    TA
    Governor Type
    Woodward
    Fuel System
    Mechanical unit injection
    Bore
    6.69in
    Displacement
    4210.64in³
    Stroke
    7.48in
    Air Inlet
    Single element canister style with service indicator
    Exhaust Flange Size
    203.2 mm (8.0 in)

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
    • ATAAC - 3516E Package Radiators shipped installed
  • 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, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Permanent magnet
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
    • Six lead
    • Permanent magnet
    • Internal Excitation
    • 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
    • Bus bar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
    • Form wound
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Governing System
    • ADEM A3
  • Literature
    • English
  • 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
  • Control System
    • Controller: EMCP 4.2B
    • Local annunciator module: [ ] NFPA 110 [ ] Custom
  • Air Inlet System
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Single element filter
  • Cooling System
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Coolant
    • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
    • Optional installed radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
  • Engine Options
    • Starting Motors: [ ] Standard [ ] Heavy Duty
    • Batteries: [ ] Standard (1400 CCA) [ ] Heavy Duty (2800 CCA)
    • Starting Aids: [ ] 220V 50 Hz Jacket Water Heater
    • Battery Charger: [ ] 10A [ ] 20A [ ] 35A
    • Air Cleaner: [ ] Single element air cleaners [ ] Dual element air cleaners [ ] Heavy duty air cleaners
    • Muffler: [ ] Industrial Grade
  • Crankcase System
    • No explosion relief valves
    • Ventilation system
    • Explosion relief valves
  • Alternators
    • Temperature Rise (over 40°C ambient): [ ] 150°C [ ] 125°C [ ] 105°C [ ] 80°C
  • Exhaust System
    • Y-Adapters
    • Tier 4 clean emissions module
    • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
    • Elbows
    • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
    • Exhaust offset
    • Flanges
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Flexible fittings
    • Mufflers
    • Clean emission parts
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel Priming Pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or Electric
    • Primary Fuel Filter
  • General
    • US aid emblem
    • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
    • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
    • UL 2200 package
    • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
  • Generators And Attachments
    • High voltage: 12470, 13200, 13800 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm,FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
    • Generator conversion
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380, 440, 480, 600 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
    • Thermostate for space heater
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600, 1800 Frame
    • Alternator air cleaner
    • Differential current transformers (DCT)
    • High voltage: 6300, 6600, 6900 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
    • Differntial current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
    • Space heater kits
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breaker operation: [ ] Electrical
    • Circuit Breaker rating: [ ] 2000A [ ] 2500A [ ] 3200A [ ] 4000A
    • Circuit breaker trip unit: [ ] LSI [ ] LSIG [ ] LSIG-P
    • Power Termination: [ ] Bus Bar [ ] Circuit Breaker
  • Extended Service Contract (esc)
    • Extended Service Contract (ESC): [ ] 2 Year [ ] 3 Year [ ] 5 Year
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and Thermocouples
  • Lubrication System
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Prelube pumps
    • Oil level regulator
  • Mounting System
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
  • Power Connections
    • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
    • Neutral ground connections
    • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
    • Rear power connections
    • Right side power connections
    • Left side power connections
    • Low voltage circuit breakers
    • Center post busbar
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • generator test report
    • OSHPD certification
    • Canadian Standards Association certification
    • PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • IBC certification
    • Fuel consumption test
    • Generator set fuel consumption test
    • PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Standard engine test charge
    • Torsional vibration analysis reports
  • Starting And Charging
    • Electric starting motors
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Starter cover
    • Air starting motors
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 amp battery chargers
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Engine barring device
  • Extended Service Coverage
    • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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