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Prime Power Rating

2275/2000 kVA

Continuous Rating

2000/1750 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel Consumption

3516B Generator Set

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Prime Power Rating
2275/2000 kVA
Continuous Rating
2000/1750 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage
380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle
Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating
2275 kVA
Minimum Rating
1750 kVA
Engine Model
3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
7.48in
Stroke – HD
8.46in
Displacement
4210.64in
Displacement – HD
4764.73in³
Compression Ratio
14.0:1 Std 15.5:1 HD
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type
Adem™4
Length – Minimum
278.2in
Length – Maximum
292in
Width – Maximum
90in
Height – Maximum
92.9in
Dry Weight – Genset (minimum)
33300lb
Dry Weight – Genset (maximum)
36280lb
  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner, single element canister type
  • Control System
    • Low oil pressure
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • 3 Analog inputs
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Overspeed
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Number of I/O varies on options selected
    • Emergency stop
    • Operating hours
    • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • Digital indication for:
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • Cat connect
    • Low coolant level
    • Controls:
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Regulator (IVR) – IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter
    • RPM
    • Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz)
    • Coolant temperature
    • 1 Programmable digital outputs
    • Speed adjust
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Over/under voltage (27/59)
    • kW-hr (total)
    • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
    • Generator phase sequence
    • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • PLC functionality
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • DC volts
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Generator mounted – rear facing
    • High coolant temperature
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Load histogram feature
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Customizable screens
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • Communications:
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Accessory module data link
    • Lamp test
    • Generator set packages include Caterpillars voltage regulator
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Fuel
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Generator
    • IP23 Protection
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Control Panel
    • Cat ECS Genset controller
  • Cooling System
    • Package mounted radiator
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Flexible fuel lines – shipped loose
    • Secondary fuel filters
  • General
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Paint – Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
    • RH service
    • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
    • Random wound
    • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry – 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • LV
    • HV:
    • MV:
    • 6 Lead
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby) – 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
    • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
    • Form wound
  • Governing System
    • ADEM A3
  • Lube System
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Lubricating oil
    • Fumes disposal
  • Mounting System
    • Rails – Engine/generator/radiator mounting
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts – shipped loose
    • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
  • Starting System
    • 45 Amp Charging alternator
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust mufflers
  • Air Inlet System
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Single element filter
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Optional radiator arrangements
  • Generator
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Anti-condensation heater
  • Control Panels
    • Load share module
    • Empty upper box
    • Generator main terminal box
    • Annunciator – remote
    • EMCP 4.4
    • Digital I/O module
    • Cable Shroud
    • Remote monitoring software
    • Vandal proof panel cover
    • Side extension box
    • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
    • Annunciator – local
  • Cooling System
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Coolant
  • Mounting
    • IBC isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Crankcase Systems
    • No explosion relief valves
    • Explosion relief valves
    • Crankcase ventilation systems
    • Crankcase protection groups:
  • Exhaust System
    • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
    • Y Adapters
    • Flanges
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Elbows>
    • Mufflers
    • Tier 4 lean emissions moDual
    • Clean emission parts
    • Flexible fittings
    • Tier 4 clean emission MOD kits
    • Exhaust offset
  • Starting/charging
    • Charging alternator
    • Battery chargers
    • Oversize batteries
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Jacket water heater
    • Air starting motor with control and silencer
  • Extended Service Coverage
    • Platinum, Silver and Gold coverage
  • General
    • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
    • UL 2200 package
    • EEC Declaration of Conformity
    • CSA Certification
    • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
    • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
    • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
    • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
    • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
  • Fuel System
    • Gas fuel filter
    • Primary fuel filter
    • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4)
  • Generators And Attachments
    • 1600 Frame – 380, 400, 415 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm ,FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • Hi voltage optional attachments
    • Differential current transformers
    • 1600 Frame – 380, 400, 415 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, RW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • Generators high voltage
    • Space heater kit
    • Generator conversions
    • 1600 Frame – 380, 400, 415 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, RW, IE, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • 2700 Frame – 6300, 6600, 6900 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • 3000 Frame – 10000, 10500, 11000 Volts, 3 Phase 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • 1800 Frame
    • Alternator air cleaner
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and termocouples
  • Lube System
    • Prelube pump groups
    • Oil level regulator
    • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Mounting System
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Power Connections
    • Cable entry – right side
    • Cable entry – rear
    • Grounding groups
    • left side power connections
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Center post busbars
    • Right side power connections
    • Cable entry – left side
    • Rear power connections
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers – LV packages
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000 and 4000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • Standard engine test
    • Torsional vibration analysis
    • Fuel consumption test
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • OSPD Certification
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Generator set report
  • Starting / Charging
    • Engine barring device
    • Electric starting motors
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Starter cover
    • Batteries, racks and cables
    • Air pressure regulator
    • 10, 20, 35 Amp Battery chargers
    • 50 Amp NFPA battery charger
    • Air starting motors




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