3516C (50 HZ) | 2250-3125 kVA Diesel Generator

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SPECS SUMMARY

Maximum Rating3125 kVA
Minimum Rating2250 kVA
Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2 - 1808 rpm
Voltage380 to 11000 Volts
Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Specifications

Maximum Rating3125 kVA
Minimum Rating2250 kVA
Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2 - 1808 rpm
Voltage380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency50 Hz
Speed1808 rpm
Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical
Engine Model3516C, ATAAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore6.69 in (170 mm)
Stroke8.46 in (215 mm)
Displacement4765 in³ (78.1 l)
Compression Ratio14.7:1
AspirationATAAC
Fuel SystemElectronic unit injection
Governor TypeAdem™A3
Length - Minimum332.3 in (8440 mm)
Length - Maximum336.2 in (8540 mm)
Width - Maximum100.5 in (2552 mm)
Height - Maximum136.9 in (3476 mm)
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)46077 lb (20900 kg)
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)47620 lb (21600 kg)

Benefits and Features

  • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
  • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
  • Robust Class H insulation

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
  • Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements

  • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • EU Declaration of Incorporation
  • Eurasian Conformity (EAC)

  • Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum performance
  • The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
  • Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
  • Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system

  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

Standard Equipment

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type
  • Package mounted radiator
  • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Fuel priming pump
  • IP23 Protection
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Busbar
  • EMCP 4 Genset controller
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • EMCP 4.2B
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • RFI suppression
  • Caterpillar's voltage regulator
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • Generator set packages include:
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • KVAR / PF modes
  • IVR includes reactive droop capability
  • Min / max exciter
  • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • Speed adjust
  • Controls:
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Engine cool
  • PLC functionality
  • Load histogram feature
  • Lamp test
  • Customizable screens
  • Digital indication for:
  • 3 Phase
  • RPM
  • 0 True RMS AC metering
  • +/- 2% accuracy
  • DC volts
  • Operating hours
  • Coolant temperature
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure - High coolant temperature - Overspeed - Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank) - Low coolant temperature - Low coolant level -
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • Low oil pressure
  • kW-hr (total)
  • Cat connect
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • Communications:
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • Low coolant level
  • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
  • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • High coolant temperature
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • 1 Programmable digital outputs
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Accessory module data link
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • Overspeed
  • 3 Analog inputs
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • ADEM A3
  • ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
  • Certified standard PGS provided
  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Right hand servicing
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • 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
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • 6 Lead
  • Form wound
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Medium voltage:
  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
  • High voltage:
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • English
  • Integral lube oil cool
  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Fumes disposal
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Lubricating oil
  • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • Battery and battery rack w/cables

Optional Equipment

  • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
  • Dual element air cleaner
  • Single element filter
  • Exhaust mufflers
  • Anti-condensation heater
  • Oversize and premium generators
  • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
  • Standard ambient radiators
  • Coolant
  • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
  • Optional installed radiators
  • Water level switch gauges
  • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
  • Circuit breakers, UL listed
  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • No explosion relief valves
  • Explosion relief valves
  • Ventilation system
  • Load share module
  • Digital I/O module
  • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
  • Remote monitoring software
  • IBC isolators
  • Y Adapters
  • Mufflers
  • Exhaust offset
  • Flexible fittings
  • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
  • Flange and exhaust expanders
  • Elbows
  • Tier 4 clean emissions module
  • Clean emission parts
  • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
  • Flanges
  • Oversize batteries
  • Air starting motor with control and silencer
  • Battery chargers
  • Heavy duty starting system
  • Charging alternator
  • Jacket water heater
  • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
  • Primary fuel filter
  • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
  • UL 2200 package
  • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
  • EEC Declaration of Conformity
  • US aid emblem
  • CSA Certification
  • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
  • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
  • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
  • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
  • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
  • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
  • Generator conversion
  • Space heater
  • Thermostat for space heater
  • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
  • Alternator air cleaner
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
  • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Oil level regulator
  • Prelube pumps
  • Puck style low efficiency isolators
  • IBC vibration isolators
  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Neutral ground connections
  • Left side power connections
  • Low voltage Circuit breakers
  • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
  • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
  • Rear power connections
  • Center post busbars
  • Right side power connections
  • Fuel consumption test
  • Generator set fuel consumption test
  • Generator test report
  • Canadian Standards Association certification
  • Torsional vibration analysis reports
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • IBC Certification
  • Standard engine test charge
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • OSHPD Certification
  • Air pressure regulator
  • Air starting motors
  • Jacket water heaters
  • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
  • Starter cover
  • Engine barring device
  • Electric starting motors
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
  • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage