C280-12

C280-12

Cat C280-12 Marine Generator Set

Minimum Rating 3520 ekW (4400 kVA) 3520 ekW (4400 kVA)
Maximum Rating 3640 ekW (4550 kVA) 3640 ekW (4550 kVA)
Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz 50 Hz or 60 Hz

Technicial Specifications

Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating 3520 ekW (4400 kVA) 3520 ekW (4400 kVA)
Maximum Rating 3640 ekW (4550 kVA) 3640 ekW (4550 kVA)
Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Speed 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz) 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Tier 2, IMO II EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Engine Specifications
Aspiration Turbocharged-Aftercooled Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Bore 11 in 280 mm
Stroke 11.8 in 300 mm
Displacement 13546 in³ 222 l
Governor Type Electronic Electronic
Fuel System EUI EUI
Compression Ratio 50 Hz 13.1 13.1
Compression Ratio 60 Hz 13:1 13:1
Engine Model Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Vee 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

Advantages and Features

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

  • 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