3516C Tier 4 Final

The 3516C HD 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 engines are certified to the US EPA Tier 4 Final emissions levels. 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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Standby Rating2500/2000 ekW

Prime Power Rating1825/2250 ekW

Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Certified

Voltage480 to 13800 Volts

Frequency60 Hz

Speed1800 rpm

Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime

Maximum Rating2500 ekW

Minimum Rating1825 ekW

Engine Model3516C HD, ATAAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Bore6.69in

Stroke8.46in

Displacement78in

Compression Ratio14.7:1

AspirationTA

Fuel SystemElectronic unit injection

Governor TypeADEM™A4

Length - Minimum267.6in

Length - Maximum277in

Width - Minimum93.7in

Width - Maximum101.2in

Height - Minimum116.7in

Height - Maximum118.9in

Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)37200lb

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)40280lb

Standard

Air cleaner; single element canister type

Optional

Single element filter

Dual element air cleaner

Standard

Package mounted radiator

Standard

Exhaust flange outlet

Optional

Exhaust mufflers

Standard

Generator phase sequence

1 Programmable digital outputs

KAR / PF modes

Low coolant temperature

PLC functionality

Generator mounted - Rear facing

Environmental sealed front face

Generator set packages include:

Auto/start/stop control

Customer data link (Modbus RTU)

High coolant temperature

Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:

0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy

Low coolant level

Operating hours

kVAr (per phase, average & percent)

RFI suppression

Emergency stop

Digital indication for:

Amps (per phase & average)

Min / max exciter

Number of I/O varies on options selected

Load histogram feature

Frequency (Hz)

Overcurrent (50/51)

Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)

Lamp test

Engine cool-down timer

Cat connect

kW-hr (total) - kVAr-hr (total)

Limiter and exciter diode monitor

Communications:

Over/under frequency (81 o/u)

6 Customer programmable digital inputs

Controls:

Overspeed

IVR includes reactive droop capability

Low oil pressure

RPM

24 Volt DC operation

Volts (L-L & L-N)

Text alarm/event descriptions

1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)

Controls: Speed adjust

Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)

Power factor (per phase & average)

High coolant temperature

Accessory module data link

Customizable screens

4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)

Caterpillar's voltage regulator

Programmable protective relaying functions

Alarm acknowledge

Over/under voltage (27/59)

DC volts

kVA (per phase, average & percent)

Failure to start (overcrank)

Engine cycle crank

3 Phase voltage sensing

Coolant temperature

Serial annunciator module data link

Emergency stop pushbutton

Reverse power (kW) (32)

kW (per phase, average & percent)

3 Analog inputs

Optional

Remote monitoring software

Digital I/O module

Generator temperature monitoring & protection

Load share module

Standard

Primary fuel filter with integral water separator

Standard

Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

IP23 Protection

Optional

Internal excitation (IE)

Anti-condensation heater

Oversize and premium generators

Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)

Standard

Busbar

Optional

Circuit breakers, UL listed

Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

Standard

Cat ECS Genset controller

Standard

Certified standard PGS provided

Optional

Coolant

Water level switch gauges

Standard ambient radiators

Optional installed ATAAC radiators

Optional installed radiators

Standard ambient ATAAC radiators

Standard

Flanged faced outlet(s)

Dry exhaust manifold

Optional

Tier 4 clean emissions module

Flexible fittings

Flanges

Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits

Mufflers

Tier 4 dosing cabinet

Flange and exhaust expanders

Clean emission parts

Exhaust offset

Y Adapters

Elbows

Standard

Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator

Secondary fuel filters

Fuel priming pump

Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose

Optional

Primary fuel filter

Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric

Standard

Right hand servicing

Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator

Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00

SAE standard rotation

Optional

Automatic transfer switches (ATS)

The following options are based on regional and product configuration:

EEC Declaration of Conformity

Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective

UL 2200 package

US aid emblem

Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007

EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)

Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks

CSA Certification

Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)

Integral & sub-base fuel tanks

Standard

Form wound

High voltage:

NEMA standard hole pattern

Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)

Low voltage: Random wound - Internal excitation (IE) - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) - Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern

Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)

Medium voltage:

6 Lead

3 Phase brushless, Salient pole

Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry

NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)

Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)

Anti-condensation space heater

Winding temperature detectors

Standard

ADEM A3

Standard

Parts book

Standard

Integral lube oil cool

Oil drain lines and valve

Gear type lube oil pump

Fumes disposal

Lubricating oil

Oil filter, filler and dipstick

Optional

Lube oil in standard sump

Prelube pumps

Oil level regulator

Standard

Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting

Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)

Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose

Optional

IBC vibration isolators

Spring type vibration isolators

Puck style low efficiency isolators

Standard

Battery and battery rack w/cables

45 Amp Charging alternator

24 Volt electric starting motor

Battery disconnect switch

Optional

EMCP 4.4

Optional

No explosion relief valves

Explosion relief valves

Ventilation system

Optional

IBC isolators

Optional

Battery chargers

Heavy duty starting system

Charging alternator

Air starting motor with control and silencer

Oversize batteries

Optional

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

Generator conversion

Thermostat for space heater

Alternator air cleaner

Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes

Space heater kit

High voltage: 6300, 6600, 6900 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame

High voltage: 12470, 13200, 13800 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm,FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame

Low / Medium voltage: 380, 440, 480, 600 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame

Optional

Pyrometer and thermocouples

Optional

Ground cables between generator and terminal box

Right side power connections

2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal

Neutral ground connections

Center post busbars

Rear power connections

Left side power connections

Low voltage Circuit breakers

Optional

PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor

IBC Certification

Canadian Standards Association certification

PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

Generator set fuel consumption test

Generator test report

Torsional vibration analysis reports

Standard engine test charge

OSHPD Certification

Fuel consumption test

Optional

Jacket water heaters

Electric starting motors

Air starting motors

10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers

Air pressure regulator

24 Volt battery set - Dry

Engine barring device

Starter cover

Optional

Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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