C280-12
Cat C280-12 Marine Generator Set
DESCRIPTION
Cat C280-12 Marine Generator SetA3 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
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
- Docs
Standard Equipment
- General
- LH and RH service availability
- Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler — fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Crankcase breathers, top mounted
- Air inlet adapter - Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree
- Air Inlet Sytem
- Dual turbochargers, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
- Control System
- Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
- Rigid Wiring Harness
- Cooling System
- Aftercooler / oil cooler and jacket water pumps (gear driven)
- Engine coolant water drains
- Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler
- Exhaust System
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
- Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection
- Fuel System
- Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
- Duplex Fuel filters
- Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
- Insrumentation
- CAT Alarm & Protection System
- Lube System
- Oil pump, gear driven
- 3 element oil cooler, engine mounted
- Duplex centrifugal oil filter - engine mounted
- Prelube pump - air / electric
- Protection System
- Cylinder pressure relief valves
Optional Equipment
- Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold shielding - soft
- Fuel System
- SOLAS shielding
- Lube System
- Front and rear oil pan drains
- Wet sump
- SOLAS shielding
- Protection Sytem
- Oil mist detector
- Protection System
- Cylinder pressure relief valves
Specs
Overview
Power Rating
Generator Set Specifications
Engine Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
Engine Specifications
Generator Set Dimensions
SEE HOW C280-12 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Power Range
- 3640 - 3520 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
- Minimum Rating
- 3520 ekW (4400 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 3640 ekW (4550 kVA)
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged-Aftercooled
- Bore
- 11 in / 280 mm
- Stroke
- 11.8 in / 300 mm
- Displacement
- 13546 in³ / 222 l
- Governor Type
- Electronic
- Length
- 316.5 in / 8040 mm
- Width
- 77.2 in / 1961 mm
- Height
- 155 in / 3937 mm
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Power Range
- 15 - 25 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 / 60
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 3
- Minimum Rating
- 15 ekW (15 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 25 ekW (25 kVA)
- Aspiration
- Naturally Aspirated / Turbocharged
- Bore
- 3.31 in / 84 mm
- Stroke
- 3.5 in / 90 mm
- Displacement
- 135 in³ / 2.2 l
- Governor Type
- Electrical Ischronous
- Length
- 47.9 in / 1,219 mm (open) 50.7 in / 1,290 mm (enclosed)
- Width
- 22.3 in / 567 mm (open) 24.7 in / 628 mm (enclosed)
- Height
- 32.8 in / 835 mm (open) 31.0 in / 775 mm (enclosed)
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Power Range
- 4700 - 4840 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 / 60
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
- Minimum Rating
- 4700 ekW (5875 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 4840 ekW (6050 kVA)
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged-Aftercooled
- Bore
- 11 in / 280 mm
- Stroke
- 11.8 in / 300 mm
- Displacement
- 18062 in³ / 296 l
- Governor Type
- Electronic
- Length
- 366.7 in / 9314 mm
- Width
- 78.3 in / 1990 mm
- Height
- 164.1 in / 4167 mm