3516C (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

Product Description

Producing reliable power from 2500 to 2750 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3516C diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, standby and prime applications. We’ve designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set offers both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.

Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating
2750 kVA
Prime Power Rating
2500 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage
380 to 11000 volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating
2750 kVA
Minimum Rating
2500 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
8.46in
Displacement
4765in
Compression Ratio
14:01
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type
Adem™3

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum
228.3in
Width - Maximum
75.9in
Height - Maximum
80.7in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
32404lb

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner
    • Single element canister type with service indicator
  • Control Panel
    • RPM
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • Speed adjust
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Accessory module data link
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • DC volts
    • Controls:
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Low oil pressure
    • 2 Programmable digital outputs
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Low coolant level
    • Operating hours
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Lamp test
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • 6 programmable digital inputs
    • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • EMCP 4 Genset controller
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • High coolant temperature
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Overspeed
    • EMCP4.2B controller includes:
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • Panel lights
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Over/under voltage (27/59)
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • Communications:
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Digital indication for:
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • EMCP 4.2B
    • Coolant temperature
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Fuel
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Generator
    • IP23 Protection
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Starting/charging
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
  • Cooling System
    • Fan and belt guards
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • JWAC
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    • Coolant level sensors
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • Cooling
    • Package mounted radiator
  • Exhaust System
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Fuel System
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Secondary fuel filters
  • Generators And Attachments
    • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby).
    • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
    • Random wound
    • 6 Lead
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • IEC standard hole pattern
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • 3 phase brushless, Salient pole
    • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR). CDVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter
  • Governing System
    • ADEM III
  • Literature
    • Parts book
    • Operation & Maintenance Manual
  • Lube System
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Fumes disposal
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Mounting System
    • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Starting / Charging System
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • Battery disconnect switch
  • General
    • Right hand servicing
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • SAE standard rotation

Optional Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Remote air inlet adapters
    • Dual element air cleaners
    • Air inlet protection
    • Heavy duty air cleaners
  • Circuit Breakers
    • Cable entry options
    • Control packaging for enclosures
    • Trip units
    • Load take off; IEC standard hole
    • Busbar power connections
    • Center posts busbars
    • EMAX breakers
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Control Panels
    • Annunciator modules
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • Auxiliary box
    • Remote speed adjust
    • Busbar connections
    • Vandal proof panel door
    • Voltage raise/lower switch
    • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
    • Local and remote monitoring
    • Language options
    • Customer interface options
    • External box clips
    • EMAX breaker connections
    • Governors
  • Cooling System
    • Heat exchangers
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Radiator duct flanges
    • Optional Serpentine radiators
  • European Certifications
    • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • Exhaust System
    • Through wall installation kit
    • Muffler mounting kits
    • Mufflers
    • Flexible fittings
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel coolers
    • Primary fuel filter
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Generators
    • 3 Phase, Random wound, Internal excitation (IE)
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • 3 Phase, 380 / 400 / 415 / 3300 / 6600 / 10000 / 10500 / 11000 volt
    • Number of leads: 6
    • Pitch: 0.6667
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometers and thermocouples
    • Thermocouples
  • Lube System
    • Oil level regulator
    • Electric prelube pumps
    • Manual prelube sump pumps
  • Mounting System
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Protection System
    • Explosion relief valves
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • IBC seismic Certification
    • CSA test and certification
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Neutral ground certificate
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Starting / Charging System
    • 10 and 20 Amp Battery chargers
    • Charging alternators - 50 Amp
    • Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
    • ETHER starting aids
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Jacket water heaters
  • General
    • Engine barring group