Marine Generator Sets C280-12

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Key Specs

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

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Overview

Cat C280-12 Marine Generator Set

Features At A Glance

CAN J1939 data link Waterproof connectors, Maintenance-free, Backup ECU for redundant governing

Load feedback, Programmable droop, Adjustable gain, Adjustable fuel/air ratio control, Histograms of engine operation, Cat Messenger display presents diagnostics and other engine parameters

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

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

“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

Specifications Standard Equipment

Product Specifications for C280-12

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

C280-12 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

Product Specifications for C280-12

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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

C280-12 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

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C280-12

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

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C280-8

Minimum Rating: 2200 ekW (2938 kVA); 2200 ekW (2938 kVA)
Maximum Rating: 2600 ekW (3025 kVA); 2600 ekW (3025 kVA)
Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 50 Hz or 60 Hz

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C280-16

Minimum Rating: 4700 ekW (5875 kVA); 4700 ekW (5875 kVA)
Maximum Rating: 4840 ekW (6050 kVA); 4840 ekW (6050 kVA)
Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 50 Hz or 60 Hz

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Marine Generator Sets C280-12

Overview

Features At A Glance

Product Specifications for C280-12

Generator Set Specifications

Engine Specifications

Generator Set Dimensions

C280-12 Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Control System

Cooling System

Exhaust System

Fuel System

Lube Oil System

General

Product Specifications for C280-12

Generator Set Specifications

Engine Specifications

Generator Set Dimensions

C280-12 Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Control System

Cooling System

Exhaust System

Fuel System

Lube Oil System

General

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