3516B Generator Set

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Duty Cycle Prime, Continuous
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
Frequency 50 Hz
Maximum Rating 2275 kVA
Minimum Rating 1750 kVA
Speed 1500 rpm
Voltage 380 to 11000 Volts
Aspiration TA
Bore 6.69in
Compression Ratio 14.0:1 Std 15.5:1 HD
Displacement 4210.64in
Displacement - HD 4764.73in³
Engine Model 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Governor Type Adem™4
Stroke 7.48in
Stroke - HD 8.46in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 36280lb
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 33300lb
Height - Maximum 92.9in
Length - Maximum 292in
Length - Minimum 278.2in
Width - Maximum 90in

Standard Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner, single element canister type
  • Control System
    • Low oil pressure
    • Over / under frequency (81 o/u)
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • 3 Analog inputs
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Overspeed
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • Text alarm / event descriptions
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Number of I/O varies on options selected:
    • Emergency stop
    • Operating hours
    • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • Digital indication for:
    • Auto / star t/ stop control
    • Cat Connect
    • Low coolant level
    • Controls:
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Regulator (IVR) - IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter
    • RPM
    • Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz)
    • Coolant temperature
    • 1 Programmable digital outputs
    • Speed adjust
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Over / under voltage (27/59)
    • kW-hr (total)
    • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
    • Generator phase sequence
    • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • PLC functionality
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • DC volts
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • High coolant temperature
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Load histogram feature
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Warning / shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Customizable screens
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • Communications:
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Power Factor (per phase & average)
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Accessory module data link
    • Lamp test
    • Generator set packages include Caterpillars Voltage
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Fuel
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Generator
    • IP23 Protection
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Control Panel
    • EMCP 4 Genset Controller
  • Cooling System
    • Package mounted radiator
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • Secondary fuel filters
  • General
    • SAE Standard Rotation
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
    • RH Service
    • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
    • Random wound
    • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry - 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Permanent magnet
    • LV
    • HV:
    • MV:
    • 6 Lead
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby) - 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
    • 3 Phase brushless, salient pole
    • Anti condensation space heater
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • Form wound
  • Governing System
    • ADEM A3
  • Lube System
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Integral lube oil cooler
    • Lubricating oil
    • Fumes disposal
  • Mounting System
    • Rails - engine / generator / radiator mounting
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
  • Starting System
    • 45 Amp charging alternator
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables

Optional Equipment:

  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust mufflers
  • Air Inlet System
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Single element Filter
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Optional radiator arrangements
  • Generator
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Anti-condensation heater
  • Control Panels
    • Load share module
    • Empty upper box
    • Generator main terminal box
    • Annunciator - remote
    • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
    • Digital I/O module
    • Cable Shroud
    • Remote monitoring software
    • Vandal proof panel cover
    • Side extension box
    • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
    • Annunciator - local
  • Cooling System
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Coolant
  • Mounting
    • IBC isolators
    • Spring-type vibration isolator
  • Crankcase Systems
    • No explosion relief valves
    • Explosion relief valve
    • Crankcase ventilation systems
    • Crankcase protection groups:
  • Exhaust System
    • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
    • Y Adapters
    • Flanges
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Elbows>
    • Mufflers
    • Tier 4 lean emissions moduel
    • Clean emission parts
    • Flexible fittings
    • Tier 4 clean emission MOD kits
    • Exhaust offset
  • Starting/charging
    • Charging alternator
    • Battery chargers
    • Oversize batteries
    • Heavy-duty starting system
    • Jacket water heater
    • Air starting motor with control and silencer
  • Extended Service Coverage
    • Platinum, Silver and Gold coverage
  • General
    • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
    • UL 2200 package
    • EEC Declaration of Conformity
    • CSA Certification
    • Enclosures: sound attenuated, weather protective
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
    • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
    • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
    • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
    • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
  • Fuel System
    • Gas fuel filter
    • Primary fuel filter
    • Fuel priming pump (Tier 4)
  • Generators And Attachments
    • 1600 Frame - 380, 400, 415 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm ,FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • Hi voltage optional attachments
    • Differential current transformers
    • 1600 Frame - 380, 400, 415 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, RW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • Generators high voltage
    • Space heater kit
    • Generator conversions
    • 1600 Frame - 380, 400, 415 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, RW, IE, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • 2700 Frame - 6300, 6600, 6900 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • 3000 Frame - 10000, 10500, 11000 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • 1800 Frame
    • Alternator air cleaner
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and Termocouples
  • Lube System
    • Prelube pump groups
    • Oil level regulator
    • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Mounting System
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Power Connections
    • Cable entry - right side
    • Cable entry - rear
    • Grounding groups
    • left side power connections
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Center post busbar
    • Right side power connections
    • Cable entry - left side
    • Rear power connections
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers - LV packages
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated circuit breakers
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated circuit breakers
    • 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000 and 4000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated circuit breakers
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • Standard engine test
    • Torsional vibration analysis
    • Fuel consumption test
    • PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • OSPD certification
    • PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Generator set report
  • Starting / Charging
    • Engine barring devices
    • Electric starting motors
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Starter covers
    • Batteries, racks and cables
    • Air pressure regulator
    • 10, 20, 35 Amp battery chargers
    • 50 Amp NFPA battery charger
    • Air starting motors
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21:55 29 Feb 24
Dalton was very helpful, The road construction, however, was not! 😂I would rather have to sand paper an alligators @$$ in a phone booth that to get in that mess again.
Michael BirrenMichael Birren
14:58 24 Feb 24
I purchased a used C-15 from a customer of Greg Pool was a running take out. I picked up the engine from the Greg Pool Cat near Nags Head NC. They started they had done all service on this engine stated the hours and all items replaced during the life of engine under their care. I just recently put the engine in my boat after 2 years of building the vessel I find that everything they said about the engine was a LIE!!! Turbo was Bad, After cooler was not updated to the newer version for the C-15 it was missing a terminal Resistor that was clearly stolen off the engine which created a major issue with start up upon installation. Greg Pool Caterpillar stated the hours at 3300 we find out there were 5700 hours. I didn’t do a start up or test run which I regret because i was dealing with a Caterpillar dealer i thought i could trust them. Clearly not Buyers Be Ware if your dealing with Greg Pool Caterpillar in NC. I have 3 of the C-15 engines in my Work boats here in Tampa Fl and my Cat dealership here is Ring power who have done an amazing job to get me going with this Engine. I am very Disappointed in The Caterpillar company for allowing such A dealership to exist.
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21:06 25 Aug 23
They had all my parts for my 3208 Cat.Friendly folks at parts counter.
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