Cat 3516C (50 Hz)

Emergency power

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About the Cat 3516C (50 Hz)

Producing reliable power from 3000 to 3125 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3516C diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 per cent rated load in one step. The 3516C generator sets are U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards).

Specifications

Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating	2750 kVA
Prime Power Rating	2500 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy	Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage	380 to 11000 volts
Frequency	50 Hz
Speed	1500 rpm
Duty Cycle	Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating	2750 kVA
Minimum Rating	2500 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model	3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore	170 mm
Stroke	215 mm
Displacement	78 l
Compression Ratio	14.7:1
Aspiration	TA
Fuel System	Electronic unit injection
Governor Type	Adem™3

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum	7554 mm
Width - Maximum	2767 mm
Height - Maximum	3004 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)	17731 kg

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating	3125 kVA
Minimum Rating	2250 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy	U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2 - 1808 rpm
Voltage	380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency	50 Hz
Speed	1808 rpm
Duty Cycle	Standby, Mission Critical

Engine Specifications

Engine Model	3516C, ATAAC, 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	Electronic unit injection
Governor Type	Adem™A3

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum	8440 mm
Length - Maximum	8540 mm
Width - Maximum	2552 mm
Height - Maximum	3476 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)	20900 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)	21600 kg

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

EMCP 4 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

EU Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Incorporation
Eurasian Conformity (EAC)

One Safe Source

Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum 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

World Wide 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