3516E Low Voltage Generator Set
The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power from 2500 to 2750 ekW at 60 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The generator set is US EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) certified.
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3516E 2750 ekW
3516E 2750 ekW
3516E 2750 ekW
3516E 2750 ekW
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Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standby Rating | text | 2750 ekW | ||||
| Prime Power Rating | text | 2500 ekW | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | Tier 2, Low NOx |
Documents & Spec Sheets
Features & Benefits
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
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
Complete Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standby Rating | text | 2750 ekW | ||||
| Prime Power Rating | text | 2500 ekW | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | Tier 2, Low NOx | ||||
| Voltage | text | 416 to 13,800 Volts | ||||
| Frequency | text | 60 Hz | ||||
| Speed | text | 1800 rpm | ||||
| Duty Cycle | text | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime | ||||
| Maximum Rating | text | 2750 ekW | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 2500 ekW | ||||
| Engine Model | text | 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 6.69 | in | 170 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 8.47 | in | 215 | mm | |
| Displacement | measurement | 4765 | in³ | 78.1 | l | |
| Compression Ratio | text | 14.7:1 | ||||
| Aspiration | text | ATAAC | ||||
| Fuel System | text | EUI | ||||
| Governor Type | text | Adem™ A5 | ||||
| Length - Maximum | measurement | 311.9 | in | 7922 | mm | |
| Width - Maximum | measurement | 104.0 | in | 2640 | mm | |
| Height - Maximum | measurement | 131.6 | in | 3342 | mm | |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | measurement | 40750 | lb | 18480 | kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner
Air Cleaner
- Single element with service indicator
Starting
- Heavy duty electric starter(s)
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
- Fuel priming pump
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
- ATAAC
- Standard Ambient Radiator
Generator
- IP23 Protection
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Crankcase Ventilation System
- Non filtered crankcase ventilation
Starting/Charging
- Heavy duty starting system
- Charging alternator
Controller
- Cat ECS 100
Alternator
- Form wound
- Permanent Magnet Excitation
Control Panel
- 6 Programmable digital inputs
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- Low oil pressure
- Environmental sealed front face
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- Engine cycle crank
- Lamp test
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- kW-hr (total)
- Speed adjust
- True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Engine cool-down timer
- Overcurrent (50/51)
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- kVAr-hr (total)
- Generator phase sequence
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Low coolant temperature
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- Over/under voltage (27/59)
- Low coolant level
- Accessory module data link
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- Cat ECS controller includes:
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Cat ECS 100
- Overspeed
- 2 Programmable digital outputs
- DC volts
- Frequency (Hz)
- High coolant temperature
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- Operating hours
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Coolant temperature
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- Digital indication for:
- Panel lights
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Controls:
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Alarm acknowledge
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
Telematics
- Ethernet
Cooling System
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Coolant level sensors
- JWAC
- Radiator fan and fan drive
- Fan and belt guards
Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifold
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
- Secondary fuel filters
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Fuel priming pump
Generators and Attachments
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Right side extension terminal box, busbar connections, top mounted, bottom cable entry
- 6 Lead
- NEMA standard hole pattern
Governing System
- ADEM III
Literature
- Parts book
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
Lube System
- Integral lube Oil cooler
- Fumes disposal
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Lubricating oil
- Gear type lube oil pump
Mounting System
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
- Rails
Starting / Charging System
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
General
- Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
- SAE standard rotation
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
- Right hand servicing
Power Termination
- Busbar
- Busbar
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
Circuit breakers
Air Cleaner
- Dual element with service indicator
Muffler
- Industrial grade (15 dB)
- Critical grade (25 dB)
- Hospital grade (35 dB)
Control Panel
Starting
- Standard batteries
- Oversized batteries
- Air starter(s)
- Jacket water heater
Cooling System
Exhaust System
Fuel System
Generators and attachments
Instrumentation
Lube System
Mounting System
Power Connections
Special Tests / Reports
Output Voltage
- 416V
- 480V
- 600V
- 4160V
- 12470V
- 13200V
- 13800V
Starting / Charging System
Alternator Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient)
- 150°C
- 125°C/130°C
- 105°C
- 80°C
General
Alternator attachments
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Stator and bearing temperature monitoring and protection
Power termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
- Bus bar
- Circuit breaker
- 1600A
- 2000A
- 2500A
- 3000A
- 3200A
- 4000A
- 5000A
- IEC
- UL
- 3-pole
- 4-pole
- Manually operated
- Electrically operated
Trip Unit
- LSI
- LSI-G
- LSI-P
- LSIG-P
Controller
- Cat ECS 200
- EMCP 4.4
Controller attachments
- Local annunciator module
- Remote annuciator module
- Expansion I/O module
- Remote monitoring software
Charging
- Battery charger - 10A
- Battery charger - 20A
- Battery charger - 40A
- Battery charger - 50A
Cooling
- No Radiator
- High Ambient Radiator
Crankcase Ventilation System
- Filtered crankcase ventilation
- Closed filtered crankcase ventilation
Vibration Isolators
- Spring
- Seismic rated
Telematics
- Cellular
Extended service terms
- 2 year (prime)
- 3 year
- 5 year
- 10 year
Extended service coverage
- Silver
- Gold
- Platinum
- Platinum plus
Ancilliary Equipment
- Automatic transfer switch (ATS)
- Paralleling switchgear
- Paralleling switchgear
- Paralleling controls
Certifications
- UL 2200
- IBC seismic certification
- OSHPD pre-approval