Auxiliary engines

C280

Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines

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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 Range1730 - 5420 bkW
Minimum Rating2320.0 BHP
Maximum Rating7268 BHP
Generator Set Specifications
Frequency50 / 60
Engine Specifications
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4
AspirationTurbocharged - Aspirator
Bore11.0 in
Stroke11.8 in
ConfigurationIn-Line 6, V 8, V 12, V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Dimensions & Weights
Maximum Width69.0 in
Minimum Height108.0 in
Minimum Dry Weight34496.0 lb
Maximum Height140.0 in
Minimum Width67.0 in
Minimum Length145 in
Maximum Length197 in
Maximum Dry Weight62832.0 lb

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
  • C280-12 Auxiliary / DEP (3460, 3800 bkW) Tier 4 Spec Sheet
    application/pdf
  • C280-8 Auxiliary / DEP (2530, 2300 bkW) Tier 4 Spec Sheet
    application/pdf

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