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Cat C280-12 Marine Generator Set
Marine Generator Sets
Marine Generator Sets (15)
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Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set
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Cat C280-16 Marine Generator Set
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Cat C32 Generator Set (IMO III)
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3512C High Displacement Marine Generator Set
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Cat C280-6 Marine Generator Set
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Cat C32 ACERT Generator Set (EPA Tier 3)
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Cat C32 Generator Set (US EPA Tier 3 / IMO II)
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Cat C32 ACERT Generator Set (IMO II)
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C18 Marine Generator Set
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Cat C2.2 Marine Generator Set
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Cat® C4.4 Marine Generator Set
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C9.3 Marine Generator Set
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C4.4 (Electronic Control System)
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C1.5 Marine Generator Set Engine
Overview
- A3 ECU - Advantages
- A3 ECU - Electronic Advantages
- A3 ECU - Data Advantages through J1939 Link
- Customer Interface Panel
- Electronic Unit Injectors
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,...
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
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
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)
- 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)
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Generator Set Configurations
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Engine Specifications
- Engine Model
- Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged-Aftercooled
- Bore
- 11.0in
- Stroke
- 11.8in
- Displacement
- 13546.0in3
- Governor Type
- Electronic
- Fuel System
- EUI
- Compression Ratio 50 Hz
- 13.1
- Compression Ratio 60 Hz
- 13:1
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged-Aftercooled
- Bore
- 11in
- Stroke
- 11.8in
- Displacement
- 13546in³
- Governor Type
- Electronic
- Engine Model
- Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Generator Set Dimensions
- Length
- 316.5in
- Width
- 77.2in
- Height
- 155.0in
- Weight (Estimated)
- 25000.0lb
- Length
- 316.5in
- Width
- 77.2in
- Height
- 155in
- Weight - Estimated
- 25000lb
Standard/Optional Features
Standard Equipment:
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- Air Inlet System
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- Aftercooler — fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side); air inlet shutoff; breather — crankcase, top-mounted; turbocharger — engine oil lubricated
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- Control System
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- 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)
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- Cooling System
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- Engine coolant water drains
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- Exhaust System
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- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
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- Fuel System
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- 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
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- Lube Oil System
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- 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
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- General
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- Caterpillar yellow paint; gear-driven pumps: fuel, oil, jacket water, aftercooler/oil cooler water; service literature
Optional Equipment:
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C280-12 Marine Generator Sets
- Bore
- 11.0 in
- Stroke
- 11.8 in
C4.4 (Electronic) Marine Generator Sets
- Configuration
- In-line 4, 4-stroke-cycle diesel
- Bore
- 4.13 in
- Stroke
- 5 in
C1.5 Marine Generator Sets
- Configuration
- Inline 3, 4-Stroke Cycle diesel
- Bore
- 3.31 in
- Stroke
- 3.5 in