3516E (60 Hz)

3516E (60 Hz)

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Standby Rating 2750 ekW
Prime Power Rating 2500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Tier 2, Low NOx

Technicial Specifications

Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating 2750 ekW
Prime Power Rating 2500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Tier 2, Low NOx
Voltage 416 to 13,800 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating 2750 ekW
Minimum Rating 2500 ekW
Engine Specifications
Engine Model 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 170 mm
Stroke 215 mm
Displacement 78.1 l
Compression Ratio 14.7:1
Aspiration ATAAC
Fuel System EUI
Governor Type Adem™ A5
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum 7922 mm
Width - Maximum 2640 mm
Height - Maximum 3342 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 18480 kg

Advantages and Features

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

Standard Equipment

  • Air Cleaner
    • Single element with service indicator
  • Starting
    • Heavy duty electric starter(s)
  • Cooling
    • ATAAC
    • Standard Ambient Radiator
  • Crankcase Ventilation System
    • Non filtered crankcase ventilation
  • Controller
    • Cat ECS 100
  • Alternator
    • Form wound
    • Permanent Magnet Excitation
  • Telematics
    • Ethernet
  • Mounting System
    • Rails
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar

Optional Equipment

  • Air Cleaner
    • Dual element with service indicator
  • Muffler
    • Industrial grade (15 dB)
    • Critical grade (25 dB)
    • Hospital grade (35 dB)
  • Starting
    • Standard batteries
    • Oversized batteries
    • Air starter(s)
    • Jacket water heater
  • Output Voltage
    • 416V
    • 480V
    • 600V
    • 4160V
    • 12470V
    • 13200V
    • 13800V
  • Alternator Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient)
    • 150°C
    • 125°C/130°C
    • 105°C
    • 80°C
  • Alternator attachments
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • Stator and bearing temperature monitoring and protection
  • Power termination
    • 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