3516C (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

Diesel Generator Sets

Details

Standby Rating
2750 kVA

Prime Power Rating
2500 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption

Contact

Foley Equipment Sales

+1 (316) 943-4211

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Overview

2500 - 2750 kVA Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 2275 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.

Benefits

Lower Fuel Consumption

Demonstrated savings in operating costs

Shipped

Since 1981, leading the large engine market

Global Operating Hours

Proven performance in heavy-duty applications

Features at a Glance

Cat Generator Set Package
  • 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
Cat Diesel Engine
  • 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
SR5 Alternator
  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
  • Robust Class H insulation
EMCP 4 Control Panel
  • 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
Cooling System
        
  • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
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  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
  • Telecommunication Lab of China
One Safe Source
  • 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
Worldwide Product Support
  • 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

Specifications

Full Specifications

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, Continuous

Maximum Rating
2750 kVA

Minimum Rating
2275 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Bore
6.69 in

Stroke
8.46 in

Displacement
4765 in

Compression Ratio
14:01

Aspiration
TA

Fuel System
Electronic unit injection

Governor Type
Adem™3

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum
228.3 in

Width - Maximum
75.9 in

Height - Maximum
80.7 in

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
32404 lb

Equipment

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

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