The 3516 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 packages can be optimized for performance that matters to you with either low emissions or low fuel consumption versions available. 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 1750 ekW
Prime Power Rating 1600 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage 380 to 13800 Volts
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Frequency 60 Hz
Maximum Rating 1750 ekW
Minimum Rating 1450 ekW
Prime Power Rating 1600 ekW
Speed 1800 rpm
Standby Rating 1750 ekW
Voltage 380 to 13800 Volts
Aspiration TA
Bore 6.69in
Compression Ratio 13.0:1
Displacement 4210.64in³
Engine Model 3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Fuel System Mechanical unit injection
Governor Type Woodward
Stroke 7.48in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 28840lb
Height - Maximum 94.9in
Length - Maximum 247in
Width - Maximum 90in
Air cleaner; single element canister type
Accessory module data link
Low coolant level
Environmental sealed front face
EMCP 4.2B
6 Customer programmable digital inputs
Communications:
Load histogram feature
Overspeed
Alarm acknowledge
kW-hr (total)
24 Volt DC operation
Over/under voltage (27/59)
1 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
kVAr-hr (total)
Emergency stop pushbutton
PLC functionality
Speed adjust
Lamp test
Auto/start/stop control
Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
Generator phase sequence
Revers Power (kW) (32)
Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar
Coolant temperature
RPM
Overcurrent (50/51)
IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
Controls:
Number of I/O varies on options selected
Power factor (per phase & average)
0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
kVA (per phase, average & percent)
Serial annunciator module data link
Customizable screens
Generator mounted - rear facing
kW (per phase, average & percent)
Text alarm/event descriptions
DC volts
Low oil pressure
Controls: Speed adjust - Auto/start/stop control - Engine cool-down timer - Engine cycle crank - Alarm acknowledge - Lamp test - Load histogram feature - PLC functionality - Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV
Frequency (Hz)
Low coolant temperature
3 Analog inputs
Cat connect
kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
Engine cycle crank
Failure to start (overcrank)
Programmable protective relaying functions:
Emergency stop
Customer data link (Modbus RTU
Engine cool-down timer
Volts (L-L & L-N)
Amps (per phase & average)
Operating hours
High coolant temperature
Digital indication for:
1 programmable digital outputs
4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
Certified standard PGS provided
Flanged faced outlet(s)
Dry exhaust manifold
Secondary fuel filters
Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
Fuel priming pump
Right hand servicing
Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
SAE standard rotation
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
Winding temperature detectors
Winding temperature detectors
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
Six lead
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
Internal excitation (IE)
3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
Winding temperature detectors
Medium voltage:
Random wound
Anti-condensation space heater
Low voltage:
High voltage:
Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
Form wound
Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
Form wound
NEMA standard hole pattern
NEMA standard hole pattern
ADEM A3
Parts book
Fumes disposal
Lubricating oil
Gear type lube oil pump
Oil filter, filler and dipstick
Oil drain lines and valve
Integral lube oil cool
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
Battery disconnect switch
24 Volt electric starting motor
Controller: EMCP 4.2B
Local annunciator module: [ ] NFPA 110 [ ] Custom
Dual element air cleaner
Single element filter
Standard ambient radiators
Coolant
Optional installed ATAAC radiators
Optional installed radiators
Water level switch gauges
Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
Starting motors: [ ] Standard [ ] Heavy duty
Batteries: [ ] Standard (1400 CCA) [ ] Heavy Duty (2800 CCA)
Starting aids: [ ] 220V 50 Hz Jacket water heater
Battery charger: [ ] 10A [ ] 20A [ ] 35A
Air cleaner: [ ] Single element air cleaners [ ] Dual element air cleaners [ ] Heavy duty air cleaners
Muffler: [ ] Industrial Grade
No explosion relief valves
Ventilation system
Explosion relief valves
Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient): [ ] 150°C [ ] 125°C [ ] 105°C [ ] 80°C
Y Adapters
Tier 4 clean emissions module
Tier 4 dosing cabinet
Elbows
Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
Exhaust offset
Flanges
Flange and exhaust expanders
Flexible fittings
Mufflers
Clean emission parts
Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
Primary fuel filter
US aid emblem
Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
UL 2200 package
Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
High voltage: 12470, 13200, 13800 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm,FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
Generator conversion
Low / Medium voltage: 380, 440, 480, 600 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
Thermostat for space heater
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
Alternator air cleaner
Differential current transformers (DCT)
High voltage: 6300, 6600, 6900 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
Space heater kit
Circuit breaker operation: [ ] Electrical
Circuit breaker rating: [ ] 2000A [ ] 2500A [ ] 3200A [ ] 4000A
Circuit breaker trip unit: [ ] LSI [ ] LSIG [ ] LSIG-P
Power termination: [ ] Busbar [ ] Circuit breaker
Extended Service Contract (ESC): [ ] 2 Year [ ] 3 Year [ ] 5 Year
Pyrometer and Thermocouples
Lube oil in standard sump
Prelube pumps
Oil level regulator
Puck style low efficiency isolators
Spring type vibration isolators
IBC vibration isolators
Ground cables between generator and terminal box
Neutral ground connections
2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
Rear power connections
Right side power connections
Left side power connections
Low voltage Circuit breakers
Center post busbars
Generator test report
OSHPD Certification
Canadian Standards Association certification
PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
IBC Certification
Fuel consumption test
Generator set fuel consumption test
PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
Standard engine test charge
Torsional vibration analysis reports
Electric starting motors
Air pressure regulator
Starter cover
Air starting motors
24 Volt battery set - Dry
10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
Jacket water heaters
Engine barring device
Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage
