C280-12
Cat C280-12 Marine Generator Set
Cat C280-12 Marine Generator Set
A3 ECU - Advantages
CAN J1939 data link Waterproof connectors, Maintenance-free, Backup ECU for redundant governing
A3 ECU - Electronic Advantages
Load feedback, Programmable droop, Adjustable gain, Adjustable fuel/air ratio control, Histograms of engine operation, Cat Messenger display presents diagnostics and other engine parameters
A3 ECU - Data Advantages through J1939 Link
Engine speed, Boost pressure, Throttle position, Fuel consumption rate, Inlet manifold temperature, Diagnostic codes and events, Configuration, Desired engine speed, Battery voltage, Engine load, Lifetime totals — engine hours, fuel burned, idle fuel, idle hours, Trip totals — average fuel rate, idle fuel, idle hours, engine hours, fuel burned, trip reset
Customer Interface Panel
Interfaces with standard Cat® Marine Monitoring System (PLC in Price List), Provides visual indication of ECU functionality, Accepts 4 — 20 mA or PWM remote throttle speed input, Marine alarm and protection
Electronic Unit Injectors
“Drop-in” installation, No threaded fuel connections, High pressure inside injector only, Does not require double wall fuel lines or leak collection device, Injector synchronization not required
Documents & Brochures
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler — fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side); air inlet shutoff; breather — crankcase, top-mounted; turbocharger — engine oil lubricated
Control System
- Single Caterpillar® A3 electronic control unit (ECU) with electronic unit injector fuel system, rigid wiring harness (10 amp, 24 volt power required to drive ECUs)
Cooling System
- Engine coolant water drains
Exhaust System
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- Distillate fuel (requires viscosity ranging from 1.4 cSt to 20 cSt at 38° C), fuel transfer pump (mounted on left-hand side), duplex fuel filters, electronically controlled unit injectors
Lube Oil System
- Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff, service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers includes installed oil lines and single shutoff valve, filters centrifuge bypass oil from the main lubricating oil pump, can be serviced with the engine running, oil filler and dipstick valve, oil pressure regulating valves, crankcase explosion relief valves
General
- Caterpillar yellow paint; gear-driven pumps: fuel, oil, jacket water, aftercooler/oil cooler water; service literature
Additional information
| Offering Type | |
|---|---|
| Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating | 3520 ekW (4400 kVA) |
| Generator Set Specifications - Maximum Rating | 3640 ekW (4550 kVA) |
| Generator Set Specifications - Frequency | 50 Hz or 60 Hz |
| Generator Set Specifications - Speed | 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz) |
| Engine Specifications - Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
| Engine Specifications - Bore | 280.0 mm ( 11.0 in ) |
| Engine Specifications - Stroke | 300.0 mm ( 11.8 in ) |
| Engine Specifications - Displacement | 222.0 l ( 13546.0 in³ ) |
| Engine Specifications - Governor Type | Electronic |
| Engine Specifications - Fuel System | EUI |
| Engine Specifications - Compression Ratio 50 Hz | 13.1 |
| Engine Specifications - Compression Ratio 60 Hz | 13:1 |
| Engine Specifications - Engine Model | Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy | EPA Tier 2, IMO II |
| Generator Set Dimensions - Length | 8040.0 mm ( 316.5 in ) |
| Generator Set Dimensions - Width | 1961.0 mm ( 77.2 in ) |
| Generator Set Dimensions - Height | 3937.0 mm ( 155.0 in ) |
| Generator Set Dimensions - Weight - Estimated | 11340.0 kg ( 25000.0 lb ) |
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