3516 Diesel Generator Set

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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.

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Rugged, durable design with reliable performance proven in thousands of applications worldwide
Certified alternative fuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Renewable Diesel (RD) and Hydrotreated Renewable Diesel (HRD) which meet EN 15940 or ASTM D975 can be used or blended with EN 590 diesel

Accepts 100% block load in one step
Meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance requirements
Reliability verified through torsional vibration, fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient performance, and endurance testing

Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generator
Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines

Cooling systems are available to operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling

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

24 months/1000-hour warranty for Standby and Mission Critical ratings
12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime and Continuous ratings
12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime-DCP ratings
Extended service protection is available to provide extended coverage options

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

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Standby Rating: 1750 ekW

Prime Power Rating: 1600 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Low Fuel Consumption

Voltage: 380 to 480 Volts

Frequency: 60 Hz

Speed: 1800 rpm

Duty Cycle: Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous

Maximum Rating: 1750 ekW

Minimum Rating: 1450 ekW

Engine Model: 3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Bore: 6.69in

Stroke: 7.48in

Displacement: 4210.64in³

Compression Ratio: 13.5:1

Aspiration: TA

Fuel System: Mechanical unit injection

Governor Type: Woodward

Length – Maximum: 234.4in

Width – Maximum: 90in

Height – Maximum: 94.9in

Dry Weight – Genset (maximum): 28840lb

Air Cleaner
- Single element with service indicator
Starting
- Heavy duty electric starter(s)
Cooling
- Standard Ambient Radiator
Mounting System
- Rails
Controller
- EMCP 4.2B
Telematics
- Ethernet
Alternator
- Random Wound
- Internal Excitation (IE)
Power Termination
- Busbar

Air Cleaner
- Dual element with service indicator
Starting
- Dual electric starters
- Standard batteries
- Oversized batteries
- Battery charger – 10A
- Battery charger – 20A
- Battery charger – 35A
- Air starter(s)
- Jacket water heater
Cooling
- No Radiator
- High Ambient Radiator
Muffler
- Industrial grade (15 dB)
Mounting System
- Rubber
- Spring vibration Isolators
- Seismic rated vibration isolators
Controller
- EMCP 4.3
- EMCP 4.4
Controller Attachments
- Local annunciator module
- Remote annuciator module
- Expansion I/O module
- Remote monitoring software
Telematics
- Cellular
Extended Service Terms
- 2 year (Prime)
- 3 year
- 5 year
- 10 year
Extended Service Coverage
- Silver
- Gold
- Platinum
- Platinum plus
Alternator
- Permanent Magnet (PM) Excitation
Alternator Temperature Rise (over 40°c Ambient)
- 80°C
- 105°C
- 125°C
- 150°C
Alternator Output Voltage
- 380V
- 480V
Alternator Attachments
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Stator and bearing temperature monitoring and protection
Power Termination
- Circuit breaker
Circuit Breaker
- 1600A
- 2000A
- 2500A
- 3200A
- 4000A
- Electrically operated
Trip Unit
- LSI
- LSI-G
- LSIG-P
Ancilliary Equipment
- Automatic transfer switch (ATS)
- Paralleling switchgear
- Paralleling controls

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3516 Diesel Generator Set

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