3516E (60 Hz)

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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NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Standby Ratingtext2750 ekW
Prime Power Ratingtext2500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategytextTier 2, Low NOx

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Documents & Spec Sheets

Electric Power Ratings Guide

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3516E, 60 Hz, 2750 ekW Standby/Mc, 2500 ekW Prime,, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) Spec Sheet

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3516E, 60 Hz, 2500 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Stationary Applications (Tier 2) Spec Sheet

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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

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Standby Ratingtext2750 ekW
Prime Power Ratingtext2500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategytextTier 2, Low NOx
Voltagetext416 to 13,800 Volts
Frequencytext60 Hz
Speedtext1800 rpm
Duty CycletextStandby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Ratingtext2750 ekW
Minimum Ratingtext2500 ekW
Engine Modeltext3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Boremeasurement6.69in170mm
Strokemeasurement8.47in215mm
Displacementmeasurement4765in³78.1l
Compression Ratiotext14.7:1
AspirationtextATAAC
Fuel SystemtextEUI
Governor TypetextAdem™ A5
Length - Maximummeasurement311.9in7922mm
Width - Maximummeasurement104.0in2640mm
Height - Maximummeasurement131.6in3342mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)measurement40750lb18480kg

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

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