3516B (60 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

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The3516B with the upgradeable packaging design 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 to 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.

Equipment Specs

  • Standby Rating: 2250 ekW
  • Prime Power Rating: 1825 ekW
  • Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Low fuel, Low Emissions
  • Voltage: 380 to 480 Volts
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    Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low fuel, Low Emissions
    Frequency 60 Hz
    Maximum Rating 2250 ekW
    Minimum Rating 1640 ekW
    Prime Power Rating 1825 ekW
    Speed 1800 rpm
    Standby Rating 2250 ekW
    Voltage 380 to 480 Volts
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 6.69in
    Compression Ratio 14.0:1
    Displacement 4210.64in
    Engine Model 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Fuel System MEUI
    Governor Type ADEM™ A4
    Stroke 7.48in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 30310lb
    Height - Maximum 98.2in
    Length - Maximum 234.5in
    Width - Maximum 90in

    Standard Equipment:

    • Air cleaner; single element canister type
    • PLC functionality
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • KVAR/PF modes
    • Cat connect
    • Overspeed
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • DC volts
    • EMCP 4.2B
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV) - Overcurrent (50/51)
    • Load histogram feature
    • Generator set packages include:
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Over/under voltage (27/59)
    • RFI suppression
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Low coolant level
    • Reverse power (kW) (32) - Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV) - Overcurrent (50/51)
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Caterpillar's voltage regulator
    • IVR includes:
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Lamp test
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • 3 Phase voltage sensing
    • Engine cool
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • Low oil pressure
    • Accessory module data link
    • Emergency stop
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • Communications:
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • 0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Digital indication for:
    • Customizable screens
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Coolant temperature
    • Controls:
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • Number of I/O varies on options selected
    • Reactive droop capability
    • Low coolant temperature
    • High coolant temperature
    • Min / max exciter
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • RPM
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
    • Speed adjust
    • Operating hours
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • 3 Analog inputs
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Fumes disposal
    • Lubricating oil
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
    • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
    • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • 45 Amp Charging alternator
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Parts book
    • Operation & Maintenance Manual

    Optional Equipment:

    • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Single element filter
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Coolant
    • Optional installed radiators
    • Explosion relief valves
    • No explosion relief valves
    • Ventilation system
    • Elbows
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Tier 4 clean emissions module
    • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
    • Clean emission parts
    • Exhaust offset
    • Mufflers
    • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
    • Flanges
    • Flexible fittings
    • Y Adapters
    • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
    • Primary fuel filter
    • US aid emblem
    • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
    • Generator conversion
    • Differential current transformers (DCT)
    • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380, 440, 480, 600 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
    • Thermostat for space heater
    • Space heater
    • High voltage: 6300, 6600, 6900 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
    • Alternator air cleaner
    • 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, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600, 1800 Frame
    • Pyrometer and Thermocouples
    • Oil level regulator
    • Prelube pumps
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Right side power connections
    • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Low voltage Circuit breakers
    • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
    • Rear power connections
    • Left side power connections
    • Center post busbars
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Fuel consumption test
    • Canadian Standards Association certification
    • Torsional vibration analysis reports
    • IBC Certification
    • Generator test report
    • Generator set fuel consumption test
    • OSHPD Certification
    • Standard engine test charge
    • Engine barring device
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Starter cover
    • Electric starting motors
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Air starting motors
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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