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
  • 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

Specs

Overview

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

Power Rating

Power Range
3640 - 3520 ekW

Generator Set Specifications

Frequency
50 Hz or 60 Hz

Engine Specifications

Emissions
EPA Tier 2, IMO II

Generator Set Specifications

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

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
V 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

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
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
Marine Generator Sets
C2.2
C2.2 Marine Generator Set
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)
Marine Generator Sets
C280-16
C280-16
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