C280-12

Cat C280-12 Marine Generator Set

C280-12

DESCRIPTION

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

  • Standard Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

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

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
Cat C280-12 Marine Generator Set
Name:
C280-12
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating
3520 ekW (4400 kVA)
Maximum Rating
3640 ekW (4550 kVA)
Frequency
50 Hz or 60 Hz
Speed
1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz)

Engine Specifications

Aspiration
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Bore
11 in / 280 mm
Stroke
11.8 in / 300 mm
Displacement
13546 in³ / 222 l
Governor Type
Electronic
Fuel System
EUI
Compression Ratio 50 Hz
13.1
Compression Ratio 60 Hz
13:1
Engine Model
Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Generator Set Specifications

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
EPA Tier 2, IMO II

Generator Set Dimensions

Length
316.5 in / 8040 mm
Width
77.2 in / 1961 mm
Height
155 in / 3937 mm
Weight - Estimated
25000 lb / 11340 kg

SEE HOW C280-12 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Marine Generator Sets
C280-12
C280-12
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
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
Marine Generator Sets
C2.2
C2.2 Marine Generator Set
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
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)
Marine Generator Sets
C280-16
C280-16
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
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