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| Power Range | 1720 - 1820 ekW 1720 - 1820 ekW |
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Marine Generator Sets C280-6
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Power Range
- 1720 - 1820 ekW
- 1720 - 1820 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 / 60 Hz
- 50 / 60 Hz
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- U.S. EPA Tier 2, IMO II
- U.S. EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Features At A Glance
Advantages
CAN J1939 data link Waterproof connectors, Maintenance-free, Backup ECU for redundant governingElectronic Advantages
Load feedback, Programmable droop, Adjustable gain, Adjustable fuel/air ratio control, Histograms of engine operation, Cat Messenger display presents diagnostics and other engine parametersData 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 resetAdvantages
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 protectionAdvantages
“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 requiredProduct Specifications for C280-6
Generator Set Specifications
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | U.S. EPA Tier 2, IMO II U.S. EPA Tier 2, IMO II |
Engine Specifications
| Aspiration | Turbocharged - Aftercooled Turbocharged - Aftercooled |
| Bore | 11 in 280 mm |
| Stroke | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Displacement | 6773 in³ 111 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 | In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Length | 280.3 in 7120 mm |
| Width | 77.2 in 1961 mm |
| Height | 154.9 in 3934 mm |
| Weight - Estimated | 18000 lb 8165 kg |
C280-6 Standard Equipment
General
- LH or RH service connections
Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler — fresh water, corrosion resistant coated
- Crankcase breathers, top-mounted
- Single turbocharger, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
Exhaust System
- Air inlet adapter - Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
- Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection
- Exhaust manifold shielding, soft
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
Fuel System
- Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
- Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
Instrumentation
- CAT Alarm & Protection System
Lube System
- Oil pump, gear driven
- 2 element oil cooler, engine mounted
- Duplex centrifugal oil filter - engine mounted
- Wet sump
- Prelube pump - air / electric
Protection System
- Mounted oil mist detector
- Crankcase explosion relief valves
C280-6 Optional Equipment
Fuel System
- Fuel priming pump
- Duplex fuel filters
- SOLAS shielding
Lube System
- Front and rear oil pan drains
- SOLAS shielding
Protection System
- Cylinder pressure relief valves
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Marine Power Systems
C280-6
Selected
- Power Range
- 1720 - 1820 ekW
- 1720 - 1820 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 / 60 Hz
- 50 / 60 Hz
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- U.S. EPA Tier 2, IMO II
- U.S. EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Marine Power Systems
3512C
- Power Range
- 1550 - 1700 ekW
- 1550 - 1700 ekW
- Frequency
- 60 hz
- 60 hz
- Emissions
- IMO II
- IMO II
Marine Power Systems
C280-8
- Power Range
- 2200 - 2600 ekW
- 2200 - 2600 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 / 60
- 50 / 60
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
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