Diesel Generator Sets:

3516B Generator Set

Height - Maximum
98.2 in
Length - Maximum
251.4 in
Width - Maximum
90 in
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous

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Product Specs

  • Generator Set Dimensions

  • Height - Maximum
    98.2in
    Length - Maximum
    251.4in
    Width - Maximum
    90in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
    31270lb
  • Generator Set Specifications

  • Duty Cycle
    Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
    Minimum Rating
    1640 ekW
    Maximum Rating
    2250 ekW
    Voltage
    380 to 13800 Volts
    Frequency
    60 Hz
    Speed
    1800 rpm
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    Low Fuel, Low Emissions
  • Engine Specifications

  • Stroke
    7.48in
    Displacement
    4210.64in
    Engine Model
    3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Compression Ratio
    14.0:1 Std 15.5:1 HD
    Aspiration
    TA
    Governor Type
    Adem™3
    Fuel System
    Electronic unit injection
    Bore
    6.69in
    Displacement - HD
    4764.73in³
    Displacement - Std
    4210.64in³
    Stroke - HD
    8.46in
    Stroke - Standard
    7.48in
    Fuel System
    7.48in

Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner; single element canister type
  • Cooling
    • Package mounted radiator
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Fuel
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Secondary fuel filter
    • Fuel priming pump
  • Generator
    • IP23 Protection
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Control Panel
    • EMCP 4 genset controller
  • General
    • Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
  • Control Panels
    • Speed adjust
    • Text alarm / event descriptions
    • Generator set packages include Caterpillar' s Voltage Regulator
    • Auto / start / stop control
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • EMCP 4.2B
    • Generator mounted - Rear facing
    • Controls:
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Lamp test
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Customizable screens
    • PLC functionality
    • Load histogram feature
    • 0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Operating hours
    • Digital indication for:
    • DC volts
    • RPM
    • Coolant temperature
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • High coolant temperature
    • Low oil pressure
    • Warning / shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for01/10/2018:
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Emergency stop
    • Overspeed
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Low coolant level
    • 1 Programmable digital outputs
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • Medium Voltage: Form wound - Permanent magnet - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby) - Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Fumes disposal
    • Permanent magnet
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • Permanent magnet
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • Over / under voltage (27/59)
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • Permanent magnet
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
    • Permanent magnet
    • SAE Standard rotation
    • Internal excitation
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter
    • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
    • Medium Voltage:
    • Communications:
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • 3 Phase brushless, salient pole
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Accessory module data link
    • ADEM A3
    • Form wound
    • ATAAC - 3516E Package Radiators shipped installed
    • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
    • High Voltage:
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Anti Condensation Space Heater
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • 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
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    • 45 Amp charging alternator
    • 3 Analog inputs
    • Random wound
    • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • Cat Connect
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Rails - engine / generator / radiator mounting
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
    • English
    • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Integral lube oil cool
    • Certified standard PGS provided
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Form wound - Permanent magnet
    • Right hand servicing
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • 6 Lead
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    • Low Voltage:
    • Number of I/O varies on options selected:
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • Over / under frequency (81 o/u)
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Control System
    • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
  • Air Inlet System
    • Single element filter
    • Dual element air cleaner
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust mufflers
  • Generator
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Oversize and premium generators
  • Cooling System
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Coolant
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
    • Air inlet protection including air shut off magnetic switch
    • Optional installed radiator
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
  • Control Panels
    • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
    • Remote monitoring software
    • Load share module
    • Digital I/O module
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust Offset
    • Flanges
    • Elbows
    • Y adapters
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Clean emission parets
    • Mufflers
    • Flexible fittings
  • Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filter
  • General
    • Special paint
    • US aid emblem
    • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
    • EEC Declaration of Conformity
    • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
    • Enclosures: sound attenuated, weather protective
    • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
    • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
    • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
    • UL 2200 package
  • Mounting
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • Spring-type vibration isolator
    • IBC isolators
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Generator conversions IE to PM
    • 380, 440, 480, 600 Volts, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, RW, PM, No. of leads: 6, Picth: 0.6667 - 1600 Frame
    • 380, 440, 480, 600 Volts, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, RW, IE, No. of leads: 6, Picth: 0.6667 - 1600 Frame
    • 380, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, RW, PM, No. of leads: 6, Picth: 0.6667 - 1600 and 1800 Frames
    • Alternator air cleaner
    • Space heater
  • Intrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lube System
    • Prelube pump groups
    • Oil lever regulator
    • Lube oil
  • Starting/charging
    • Battery chargers
    • Air starting motor with control and silencer
    • Heavy-duty starting system
    • Oversize batteries
    • Charging alternator
  • Crankcase Systems
    • Crankcase protection group: No explosion relief valves; Explosion relief valves
    • Crankcase ventilation system
  • Mounting System
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
  • Power Connections
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Center post busbars
    • Right, left side and rear power connections
    • Grounding groups
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • Standard engine test charge
    • IBC certification
    • Special package tests: PGS test report @ 1.0 and 0.8 power factors
    • Generator set test report
    • CSA certification
    • Torsional vibration analysis TVA report
    • Fuel consumption test
  • Starting / Charging Sytem
    • Jacket water heaters

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