C280-16

Cat C280-16 Marine Generator Set

THE RUNDOWN

A3 ECU

Advantages

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

Advantages

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

Advantages

“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 Range4700 - 4840 ekW
Generator Set Specifications
Frequency50 / 60
Speed1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz)
Minimum Rating4700 ekW (5875 kVA)
Maximum Rating4840 ekW (6050 kVA)
Engine Specifications
EmissionsEPA Tier 2, IMO II
AspirationTurbocharged-Aftercooled
Bore11.0in
Stroke11.8in
Displacement18062.0in³
Governor TypeElectronic
Fuel SystemEUI
Compression Ratio 50 Hz13.1
Compression Ratio 60 Hz13:1
Engine ModelVee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Generator Set Dimensions
Length366.7in
Width78.3in
Height164.1in
Weight31000 kg/ 68343 lb (engine dry weight), 18145 kg/ 40000 lb (generator weight)
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
  • 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
  • 3 element oil cooler, engine mounted
  • Duplex centrifugal oil filter, engine mounted
  • Wet sump
  • Prelube pump - air / electric

Protection System

  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
Optional Equipment

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust manifold shielding, soft

Fuel System

  • SOLAS shielding

Lube System

  • Front and rear oil pan drains
  • SOLAS shielding

Protection System

  • Mounted oil mist detector
  • Cylinder pressure relief valves