3516C (50 HZ) | 2500 - 2750 kVA Diesel Generator

Diesel Generator Sets 3516C (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

Request A Price Find Dealer

Key Specs

Standby Rating
2750 kVA
2750 kVA
Prime Power Rating
2500 kVA
2500 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Consumption

Overview

2500 - 2750 kVA Diesel Generator Set

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.

Benefits

Optimised for 9% Lower Fuel Consumption

Demonstrated savings in operating costs

Over 200,000 Shipped

Since 1981, leading the large engine market

Over 4,000,000,000 Global Operating Hours

Proven performance in heavy-duty applications

Product Specifications for 3516C (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

Standby Rating 2750 kVA 2750 kVA
Prime Power Rating 2500 kVA 2500 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage 380 to 11000 volts 380 to 11000 volts
Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm 1500 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating 2750 kVA 2750 kVA
Minimum Rating 2500 kVA 2500 kVA
Engine Model 3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69 in 170 mm
Stroke 8.46 in 215 mm
Displacement 4765 in 78 l
Compression Ratio 14:01 14:01
Aspiration TA TA
Fuel System Electronic unit injection Electronic unit injection
Governor Type Adem™3 Adem™3
Length - Maximum 228.3 in 5800 mm
Width - Maximum 75.9 in 1929 mm
Height - Maximum 80.7 in 2050 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 32404 lb 14698 kg

3516C (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package 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

3516C (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package 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

See how 3516C (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package compares against frequently compared products.

Media Gallery

3516C Package Genset

3516C Package Genset

3516C Package Genset

3516C Package Genset

3516C Package Genset
3516C Package Genset
3516C Package Genset
3516C Package Genset

3516E Video - 50Hz

3516E Video - 50Hz

360 View

Take the interactive virtual product tour to explore the great features and benefits of the 3516C (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

Start 3516C (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package Tour
close

Check out current offers for the 3516C (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

View More Offers