The 3516C HD generator set has been developed for a wide range of applications, from emergency standby installations such as healthcare and datacenters to continuously powering remote installations. The engines are certified to the US EPA Tier 4 Final emissions levels. Backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty, Cat generator sets will provide the reliability and durability you expect.
Standby Rating 2500/2000 ekW
Prime Power Rating 1825/2250 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Certified
Voltage 480 to 13800 Volts
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Certified
Frequency 60 Hz
Maximum Rating 2500 ekW
Minimum Rating 1825 ekW
Prime Power Rating 1825/2250 ekW
Speed 1800 rpm
Standby Rating 2500/2000 ekW
Voltage 480 to 13800 Volts
Aspiration TA
Bore 6.69in
Compression Ratio 14.7:1
Displacement 78in
Engine Model 3516C HD, ATAAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Governor Type ADEM™A4
Stroke 8.46in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 40280lb
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 37200lb
Height - Maximum 118.9in
Height - Minimum 116.7in
Length - Maximum 277in
Length - Minimum 267.6in
Width - Maximum 101.2in
Width - Minimum 93.7in
Air cleaner; single element canister type
Package mounted radiator
Exhaust flange outlet
Generator phase sequence
1 Programmable digital outputs
KAR / PF modes
Low coolant temperature
PLC functionality
Generator mounted - Rear facing
Environmental sealed front face
Generator set packages include:
Auto/start/stop control
Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
High coolant temperature
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
Low coolant level
Operating hours
kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
RFI suppression
Emergency stop
Digital indication for:
Amps (per phase & average)
Min / max exciter
Number of I/O varies on options selected
Load histogram feature
Frequency (Hz)
Overcurrent (50/51)
Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
Lamp test
Engine cool-down timer
Cat connect
kW-hr (total) - kVAr-hr (total)
Limiter and exciter diode monitor
Communications:
Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
6 Customer programmable digital inputs
Controls:
Overspeed
IVR includes reactive droop capability
Low oil pressure
RPM
24 Volt DC operation
Volts (L-L & L-N)
Text alarm/event descriptions
1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
Controls: Speed adjust
Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
Power factor (per phase & average)
High coolant temperature
Accessory module data link
Customizable screens
4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
Caterpillar's voltage regulator
Programmable protective relaying functions
Alarm acknowledge
Over/under voltage (27/59)
DC volts
kVA (per phase, average & percent)
Failure to start (overcrank)
Engine cycle crank
3 Phase voltage sensing
Coolant temperature
Serial annunciator module data link
Emergency stop pushbutton
Reverse power (kW) (32)
kW (per phase, average & percent)
3 Analog inputs
Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
IP23 Protection
Busbar
Cat ECS Genset controller
Certified standard PGS provided
Flanged faced outlet(s)
Dry exhaust manifold
Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
Secondary fuel filters
Fuel priming pump
Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
Right hand servicing
Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
SAE standard rotation
Form wound
High voltage:
NEMA standard hole pattern
Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
Low voltage: Random wound - Internal excitation (IE) - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) - Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
Medium voltage:
6 Lead
3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
Anti-condensation space heater
Winding temperature detectors
ADEM A3
Parts book
Integral lube oil cool
Oil drain lines and valve
Gear type lube oil pump
Fumes disposal
Lubricating oil
Oil filter, filler and dipstick
Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
Battery and battery rack w/cables
45 Amp Charging alternator
24 Volt electric starting motor
Battery disconnect switch
EMCP 4.4
Single element filter
Dual element air cleaner
Exhaust mufflers
Internal excitation (IE)
Anti-condensation heater
Oversize and premium generators
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
Coolant
Water level switch gauges
Standard ambient radiators
Optional installed ATAAC radiators
Optional installed radiators
Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
Circuit breakers, UL listed
Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
No explosion relief valves
Explosion relief valves
Ventilation system
Remote monitoring software
Digital I/O module
Generator temperature monitoring & protection
Load share module
Tier 4 clean emissions module
Flexible fittings
Flanges
Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
Mufflers
Tier 4 dosing cabinet
Flange and exhaust expanders
Clean emission parts
Exhaust offset
Y Adapters
Elbows
IBC isolators
Battery chargers
Heavy duty starting system
Charging alternator
Air starting motor with control and silencer
Oversize batteries
Primary fuel filter
Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
EEC Declaration of Conformity
Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
UL 2200 package
US aid emblem
Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
CSA Certification
Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
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
Generator conversion
Thermostat for space heater
Alternator air cleaner
Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
Space heater kit
High voltage: 6300, 6600, 6900 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
High voltage: 12470, 13200, 13800 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm,FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
Low / Medium voltage: 380, 440, 480, 600 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
Pyrometer and thermocouples
Lube oil in standard sump
Prelube pumps
Oil level regulator
IBC vibration isolators
Spring type vibration isolators
Puck style low efficiency isolators
Ground cables between generator and terminal box
Right side power connections
2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
Neutral ground connections
Center post busbars
Rear power connections
Left side power connections
Low voltage Circuit breakers
PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
IBC Certification
Canadian Standards Association certification
PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
Generator set fuel consumption test
Generator test report
Torsional vibration analysis reports
Standard engine test charge
OSHPD Certification
Fuel consumption test
Jacket water heaters
Electric starting motors
Air starting motors
10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
Air pressure regulator
24 Volt battery set - Dry
Engine barring device
Starter cover
Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage
