3516 (50 HZ) W/ Upgradable Package |1600-2000 kVA Diesel Generator

Diesel Generator Sets 3516 (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

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Key Specs

Standby Rating
2000 kVA
2000 kVA
Prime Power Rating
1825 kVA
1825 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Consumption

Overview

1600 - 2000 kVA Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 1600 to 2000 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3516 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. Generator sets offer both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.

Benefits

Over 4,000,000,000 Global Operating Hours

Proven performance in heavy-duty applications

Over 200,000 Shipped

Since 1981, leading the large engine market

Optimised for 6% Lower Fuel Consumption

Demonstrated savings in operating costs

Product Specifications for 3516 (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

Standby Rating 2000 kVA 2000 kVA
Prime Power Rating 1825 kVA 1825 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage 380 to 415 Volts 380 to 415 Volts
Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm 1500 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating 2000 kVA 2000 kVA
Minimum Rating 1600 kVA 1600 kVA
Engine Model 3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69 in 170 mm
Stroke 7.48 in 190 mm
Displacement 4210.64 in³ 69 l
Compression Ratio 13.0:1 13.0:1
Aspiration TA TA
Fuel System Mechanical unit injection Mechanical unit injection
Governor Type Woodward Woodward
Length - Maximum 234.4 in 5953 mm
Width - Maximum 90 in 2286 mm
Height - Maximum 94.9 in 2410 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 33840 lb 15350 kg

3516 (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type

Governing System

  • ADEM A3

Control System

  • Auto/start/stop control
  • EMCP 4.2B
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • Speed adjust
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Engine cycle crank
  • IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • Controls:
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Lamp test
  • PLC functionality
  • Load histogram feature
  • 3 Analog inputs
  • Operating hours
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Digital indication for:
  • 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
  • Communications:
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • Accessory module data link
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • RPM
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • 1 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • 1 programmable digital outputs
  • Cat connect
  • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
  • Certified standard PGS provided
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Coolant temperature
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar) - Coolant temperature - Volts (L-L & L-N) - Frequency (Hz) - Amps (per phase & average) - Power factor (per phase & average) - kW (per phase, average & percent) - kVA (per phase, average & percent) - kVAr (per phase, average & percent) - kW-hr (total) - kVAr-hr (total)
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • kW-hr (total)
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Emergency stop
  • Overspeed
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • High coolant temperature
  • Low oil pressure
  • Programmable protective relaying functions
  • Low coolant level
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)

Exhaust System

  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)

Fuel System

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

General

  • Right hand servicing
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
  • SAE standard rotation

Generator and Attachments

  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
  • Low voltage:
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Form wound
  • Medium voltage:
  • Winding temperature detectorsle pattern
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Six lead
  • Form wound
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • Random wound
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
  • High voltage:

Literature

  • Parts book

Lubrication System

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

Mounting System

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

Starting System

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

3516 (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package Optional Equipment

Control System

  • Local annunciator module: [ ] NFPA 110 [ ] Custom
  • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4

Air Inlet System

  • Dual element air cleaner
  • Single element filter

Cooling System

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

Engine Options

  • Starting aids: [ ] 220V 50 Hz Jacket water heater
  • Air cleaner: [ ] Single element air cleaners [ ] Dual element air cleaners [ ] Heavy duty air cleaners
  • Batteries: [ ] Standard (1400 CCA) [ ] Heavy Duty (2800 CCA)
  • Starting motors: [ ] Standard [ ] Heavy duty
  • Muffler: [ ] Industrial Grade

Crankcase System

  • Explosion relief valves
  • Ventilation system
  • No explosion relief valves

Alternators

  • Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient): [ ] 150°C [ ] 125°C [ ] 105°C [ ] 80°C

Exhaust System

  • Y Adapters
  • Exhaust offset
  • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
  • Flexible fittings
  • Elbows
  • Clean emission parts
  • Tier 4 clean emissions module
  • Flanges
  • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
  • Mufflers
  • Flange and exhaust expanders

Fuel System

  • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
  • Primary fuel filter

General

  • UL 2200 package
  • US aid emblem
  • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
  • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
  • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:

Power Termination

  • Circuit breaker operation: [ ] Electrical
  • Circuit breaker trip unit: [ ] LSI [ ] LSIG [ ] LSIG-P
  • Power termination: [ ] Busbar [ ] Circuit breaker
  • Circuit breaker rating: [ ] 2000A [ ] 2500A [ ] 3200A [ ] 4000A

Generators and Attachments

  • 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
  • Space heater
  • Differential current transformers (DCT)
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
  • Generator conversion
  • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
  • Thermostat for space heater
  • Alternator air cleaner
  • 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
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame

Extended Service Contract (ESC)

  • Extended Service Contract (ESC): [ ] 2 Year [ ] 3 Year [ ] 5 Year

Instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

Lubrication System

  • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Prelube pumps
  • Oil level regulator

Mounting System

  • Puck style low efficiency isolators
  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • IBC vibration isolators

Power Connections

  • Right side power connections
  • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
  • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
  • Neutral ground connections
  • Rear power connections
  • Low voltage Circuit breakers
  • Center post busbars
  • Left side power connections

Special Tests / Reports

  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • Canadian Standards Association certification
  • Standard engine test charge
  • IBC Certification
  • Generator set fuel consumption test
  • OSHPD Certification
  • Generator test report
  • Torsional vibration analysis reports
  • Fuel consumption test

Starting and Charging

  • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
  • Electric starting motors
  • Air starting motors
  • Starter cover
  • Engine barring device
  • Air pressure regulator
  • Jacket water heaters

Extended Service Coverage

  • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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