Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines
THE RUNDOWN
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
Power Rating
| Power Range | 1730 - 5420 bkW |
| Minimum Rating | 2320.0BHP |
| Maximum Rating | 7268BHP |
Generator Set Specifications
| Frequency | 50 / 60 |
Engine Specifications
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged - Aspirator |
| Bore | 11.0in |
| Stroke | 11.8in |
| Configuration | In-Line 6, V 8, V 12, V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
Dimensions & Weights
| Maximum Width | 69.0in |
| Minimum Height | 108.0in |
| Minimum Dry Weight | 34496.0lb |
| Maximum Height | 140.0in |
| Minimum Width | 67.0in |
| Minimum Length | 145in |
| Maximum Length | 197in |
| Maximum Dry Weight | 62832.0lb |
Standard Equipment
General
- LH and RH service availability
Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Dual turbochargers, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
- Crankcase breathers, top mounted
- Air inlet adapter - Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree
Control System
- Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
- Rigid Wiring Harness
Cooling System
- Aftercooler/Oil cooler and jacket water gear driven pumps
- Engine coolant water drains
- Engine coolant water drains
- Engine coolant water drains
- Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler
Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifold
- Turbo speed sensors - Overspeed protection
Fuel System
- Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
- Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
- Duplex Fuel filters
Instrumentation
- Cat Alarm & Protection System
Lube System
- Oil pump, gear driven
- Duplex centrifugal oil filter, engine mounted
- Wet sump
- Prelube pump - air / electric
Protection System
- Crankcase explosion relief valves
Optional Equipment
Fuel System
- SOLAS shielding
Lube System
- SOLAS shielding
Protection System
- Mounted oil mist detector
- Cylinder pressure relief valves