3516C (50 Hz)
Specifications
Overview
The 3516C diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your continuous, standby and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power from 3000 to 3125 kVA at 50 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 percent rated load in one step. With industry leading innovation our Tier 4 Interim models have emissions reduced up to 90 percent — it's technology that has benefits well beyond todays regulations. Seismic certification is also available for select models, maintaining power after unexpected disturbances. The integrated control system, including ATS and switchgear, ensures a consistent power supply and connection to your fleet through on-site and remote monitoring options. With an user friendly interface our EMCP 4 control panel provides flexible options putting your management and diagnostic tools in one. The EMCP 4.4 controller provides multi-generator set paralleling capability, giving you the ability to add generator sets to provide expanded capacity and generator set redundancy to match your requirements. As no two power requirements are the same we offer a broad range of accessories and bolt-on system expansion attachments. Find flexible packaging options to work with your spatial requirements and environmental conditions. Our 3516C generator sets are developed for such prerequisites, so that you can meet your specific power needs — customize them to match your requirements.
Generator Set Configurations
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards) U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards) | More |
Engine Specifications
| Engine Model | 3516C, ATAAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3516C, ATAAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel | More |
| Displacement | 4765.0 in³ 78.1 l | More |
| Bore | 6.69 in 170.0 mm | More |
| Stroke - Standard | 7.48 in 190.0 mm | More |
| Stroke - HD | 8.46 in 215.0 mm | More |
| Compression Ratio | 14.7:1 14.7:1 | More |
| Aspiration | ATAAC ATAAC | More |
| Governor Type | Adem™A3 Adem™A3 | More |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection Electronic unit injection | More |
Benefits & Features
Design Criteria
The generator set accepts 100% rated load in one step per NFPA 110 and meets ISO 8528-5 transient response.
Cat Diesel Engine
Generator
Cat EMCP Control Panel
The EMCP controller features the reliability and durability you have come to expect from your Cat equipment. EMCP4 is a scalable control platform designed to ensure reliable generator set operation, providing extensive information about power output and engine operation. EMCP4 systems can be further customized to meet your needs through programming and expansion modules.
Seismic Certification
Single-Source Supplier
Fully prototype tested with certified torsional vibration analysis available
World Wide Product Support
Cat Dealers provide extensive post sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Cat® SOSSM program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products.
UL 2200 / CSA - Optional
Equipment
3516C (50 Hz) Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air Cleaner; single element canister type
Control System
- EMCP 4.2B
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Environmental sealed front face
- Text alarm / event descriptions
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- Generator set packages include:
- Caterpillar' s Voltage Regulato
- IVR includes reactive droop capability
- 3 Phase voltage sensing
- KVAR / PF modes
- RFI suppression
- RFI suppression
- Min / max exciter
- Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Controls:
- Speed adjust
- Auto / start / stop control
- Engine cool
- Engine cycle crank
- Alarm acknowledge
- Lamp test
- Load histogram feature
- PLC functionality
- Customizable screens
- 0 True RMS AC metering
- 3 Phase
- +/- 2% accuracy
- Digital indication for:
- RPM
- DC volts
- Operating hours
- 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)
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure - High coolant temperature - Overspeed - Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank) - Low coolant temperature - Low coolant level -
- Low oil pressure
- High coolant temperature
- Overspeed
- Emergency stop
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Low coolant temperature
- Low coolant leve
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- Generator phase sequence
- Over / under voltage (27/59)
- Over / under frequency (81 o/u)
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Overcurrent (50/51)
- Communications:
- Accessory module data link
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Cat Connect
- 3 Analog inputs
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- Number of I/O varies on options selected:
- 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- 1 Programmable digital outputs
Cooling System
- Certified standard PGS provided
- ATAAC - 3516E Package radiators shipped installed
Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifold
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
- Secondary fuel filter
General
- Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
- Right hand servicing
- Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
- SAE Standard rotation
Generator and Attachments
- 3 Phase brushless, salient pole
- 6 lead
- Low Voltage: Random wound - Internal Excitation - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) - Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
- Medium Voltage:
- Form wound
- Permanent magnet
- Winding temperature detectors
- NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
- Bus bar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- High Voltage:
- Form wound
- Permanent magnet
- Winding temperature detectors
- Anti condensation space heater
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
Governing System
- ADEM A3
Literature
- English
Lubrication System
- Lubricating oil
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Integral lube oil cool
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Fumes disposal
Mounting System
- Rails - engine / generator / radiator mounting
- Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
Starting System
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- 45 Amp charging alternator
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
- Battery disconnect switch
3516C (50 Hz) Optional Equipment
Control System
- EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
Air Inlet System
- Single element filter
- Dual element air cleaner
Cooling System
- Standard ambient radiators
- Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
- Optional installed radiators
- Optional installed ATAAC radiators
- Water level switch gauges
- Coolant
Crankcase System
- No explosion relief valves
- Explosion relief valves
- Ventilation system
Exhaust System
- Elbows
- Flange and exhaust expanders
- Flanges
- Flexible fittings
- Y-Adapters
- Mufflers
- Exhaust offset
- Tier 4 clean emissions module
- Tier 4 dosing cabinet
- Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
- Clean emission parts
Fuel System
- Primary Fuel Filter
- Fuel Priming Pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
General
- US aid emblem
- Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
Generators and Attachments
- Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
- Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
- Space heater
- Generator conversion
- Thermostate for space heater
- Alternator air cleaner
- Differential current transformers (DCT)
- Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
Instrumentation
- Pyrometer and thermocouples
Lubrication System
- Lube oil in standard sump
- Oil level regulator
- Prelube pumps
Mounting System
- Puck style low efficiency isolators
- Spring type vibration isolators
- IBC vibration isolators
Power Connections
- Ground cables between generator and terminal box
- Neutral ground connections
- Center post busbar
- Right side power connections
- Left side power connections
- Rear power connections
- 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
- Low voltage circuit breakers
Special Tests / Reports
- Canadian Standards Association certification
- IBC certification
- OSHPD certification
- PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
- PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor
- Standard engine test charge
- generator test report
- Fuel consumption test
- Generator set fuel consumption test
- Torsional vibration analysis reports
Starting and Charging
- Engine barring device
- 24 Volt battery set - Dry
- 10, 20, 35 and 50 amp battery chargers
- Electric starting motors
- Air starting motors
- Starter cover
- Air pressure regulator
- Jacket water heaters
Extended Service Coverage
- Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage
EMCP 4 Generator Set Controls
Cat generator sets provide a complete factory-built solution with fully featured standard and advanced controls. Optional accessories enhance the capabilities of the genset package-mounted control system.
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