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Standby Rating
2500/2250/2000 ekW

Prime Power Rating
2250/2045/1825 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2

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Foley Equipment Sales

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Overview

1650 - 2500 ekW Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 1825 to 2500 ekW at 60 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 3516C generator sets are U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards), Low Fuel Consumption certified.

Benefits

Global Operating Hours

Proven performance in heavy-duty applications

Shipped

Since 1981, leading the large engine market

Lower Than Other Brands

Provides great block load capability and durability

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

Cat ECS 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)
Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

UL 2200 Listed
CSA
IBC seismic certification
OSHPD pre-approval

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

World Wide 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
2500/2250/2000 ekW

Prime Power Rating
2250/2045/1825 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2

Voltage
380 to 13800 Volts

Frequency
60 Hz

Speed
1800 rpm

Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous

Maximum Rating
2500 ekW

Minimum Rating
1650 ekW

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

Bore
6.69 in

Stroke
7.48 in

Stroke - HD
8.46 in

Displacement
4764.73 in

Compression Ratio
14.7:1

Aspiration
TA

Fuel System
Electronic unit injection

Governor Type
Adem™3

Generator Set Dimensions: Length - Minimum
266.2 in

Length - Maximum
276.3 in

Width - Minimum
92.1 in

Width - Maximum
92.1 in

Height - Minimum
118 in

Height - Maximum
118 in

Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
35880 lb

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
38780 lb

Equipment

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air cleaner; single element canister type

Cooling

Package mounted radiator

Exhaust

Exhaust flange outlet

Control Panels

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)

Fuel

Primary fuel filter with integral water separator

Generator

Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
IP23 Protection

Power Termination

Busbar

Control Panel

Cat ECS Genset controller

Cooling System

Certified standard PGS provided

Exhaust System

Flanged faced outlet(s)
Dry exhaust manifold

Fuel System

Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
Secondary fuel filters
Fuel priming pump

General

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

Generator and Attachments

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

Governing System

ADEM A3

Literature

Parts book

Lubrication System

Lubricating oil
Fumes disposal
Integral lube oil cool
Oil drain lines and valve
Oil filter, filler and dipstick
Gear type lube oil pump

Mounting System

Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting

Starting System

Battery disconnect switch
45 Amp Charging alternator
24 Volt electric starting motor
Battery and battery rack w/cables

Optional Equipment

Control System

EMCP 4.4

Exhaust

Exhaust mufflers

Air Inlet System

Single element filter
Dual element air cleaner

Generator

Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
Oversize and premium generators
Anti-condensation heater

Cooling System

Coolant
Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
Optional installed radiators
Optional installed ATAAC radiators
Standard ambient radiators
Water level switch gauges

Power Termination

Circuit breakers, UL listed
Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

Crankcase System

Explosion relief valves
Ventilation system
No explosion relief valves

Control Panels

Load share module
Digital I/O module
Generator temperature monitoring & protection
Remote monitoring software

Mounting

Rubber anti-vibration mounts
IBC isolators

Exhaust System

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

Starting/Charging

Oversize batteries
Battery chargers
Charging alternator
Air starting motor with control and silencer
Heavy duty starting system

Fuel System

Primary fuel filter

General

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

Generators and Attachments

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

Instrumentation