3516C (60 HZ) | 1650-2500 kW Diesel Generator

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SPECS SUMMARY

Standby Rating2500/2250/2000 ekW
Prime Power Rating2250/2045/1825 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2
Voltage380 to 13800 Volts
Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Specifications

Standby Rating2500/2250/2000 ekW
Prime Power Rating2250/2045/1825 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2
Voltage380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency60 Hz
Speed1800 rpm
Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating2500 ekW
Minimum Rating1650 ekW
Engine Model3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore6.69 in (170 mm)
Stroke7.48 in (190 mm)
Stroke - HD8.46 in (215 mm)
Displacement4764.73 in (78 l)
Compression Ratio14.7:1
AspirationTA
Fuel SystemElectronic unit injection
Governor TypeAdem™3
Length - Minimum284.6 in (7229 mm)
Length - Maximum295.1 in (7495 mm)
Width - Minimum93.7 in (2379 mm)
Width - Maximum101.2 in (2569 mm)
Height - Minimum116.5 in (2958 mm)
Height - Maximum118.5 in (3009 mm)
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)35880 lb (16275 kg)
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)38780 lb (17590 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

  • UL 2200 Listed
  • CSA
  • IBC seismic certification
  • OSHPD pre-approval

  • Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package 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
  • Communications:
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • 1 Programmable digital outputs
  • Auto/start/stop control -
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Controls:
  • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator (IVR). IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Cat connect
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Overcurrent (50 / 51)
  • Accessory module data link
  • Cat ECS 100
  • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Speed adjust
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Load histogram feature
  • Lamp test
  • PLC functionality
  • Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Digital indication for:
  • Operating hours
  • RPM
  • DC volts
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Coolant temperature
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • kW-hr (total)
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • High coolant temperature
  • Overspeed
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • Emergency stop
  • Low oil pressure
  • Low coolant level
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • IP23 Protection
  • Busbar
  • Cat ECS Genset controller
  • Certified standard PGS provided
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
  • Right hand servicing
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • Low voltage:
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Medium voltage:
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • 6 Lead
  • Random wound
  • Form wound
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • High voltage:
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • ADEM A3
  • Parts book
  • Lubricating oil
  • Fumes disposal
  • Integral lube oil cool
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • 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 4.4
  • Exhaust mufflers
  • Single element filter
  • Dual element air cleaner
  • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
  • Oversize and premium generators
  • Anti-condensation heater
  • Coolant
  • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
  • Optional installed radiators
  • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
  • Standard ambient radiators
  • Water level switch gauges
  • Circuit breakers, UL listed
  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Explosion relief valves
  • Ventilation system
  • No explosion relief valves
  • Load share module
  • Digital I/O module
  • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
  • Remote monitoring software
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
  • IBC isolators
  • Y Adapters
  • Flexible fittings
  • Exhaust offset
  • Tier 4 clean emissions module
  • Elbows
  • Flange and exhaust expanders
  • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
  • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
  • Flanges
  • Mufflers
  • Clean emission parts
  • Oversize batteries
  • Battery chargers
  • Charging alternator
  • Air starting motor with control and silencer
  • Heavy duty starting system
  • Primary fuel filter
  • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
  • UL 2200 package
  • CSA Certification
  • EEC Declaration of Conformity
  • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
  • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
  • US aid emblem
  • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
  • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
  • 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
  • High voltage: 12470, 13200, 13800 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm,FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
  • High voltage: 6300, 6600, 6900 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
  • Thermostat for space heater
  • 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, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600, 1800 Frame
  • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
  • Generator conversion
  • Space heater kit
  • Alternator air cleaner
  • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Oil level regulator
  • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Prelube pumps
  • Puck style low efficiency isolators
  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • IBC vibration isolators
  • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
  • Neutral ground connections
  • Left side power connections
  • Center post busbars
  • Right side power connections
  • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
  • Rear power connections
  • Low voltage Circuit breakers
  • IBC Certification
  • Fuel consumption test
  • Generator test report
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • Torsional vibration analysis reports
  • OSHPD Certification
  • Generator set fuel consumption test
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Standard engine test charge
  • Canadian Standards Association certification
  • Air pressure regulator
  • Starter cover
  • Air starting motors
  • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
  • Electric starting motors
  • Jacket water heaters
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
  • Engine barring device
  • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage