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C280-6 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

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C280-6 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

Overview

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

C280-6 Diesel Generator Set

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Cat® Diesel Engine

  • Designed and optimized for Marine EPA Tier 4 or IMO Tier 2 emissions
  • Reliable, rugged, durable design

Alternators

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generator
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

Generator Set Package

  • Fully prototype tested with certified torsional vibration analysis available

Worldwide Product Support

  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

Cat Generator Set Monitoring System (GSM)

  • Simple user friendly interface and navigation
  • Provides protection, monitoring, and control of the diesel generator set
  • Redundant shutdown protection
  • 10 inch (254 mm) color monitor to display all engine parameters and alarm annunciation
  • Annunciation of all engine shutdowns, alarms, and status points
  • Start/prelube control switch, fuel control switch and emergency stop buttons
  • Speed control switch with automatic changing to ball head control when a governor failure occurs, if ball head control is available
  • Contacts are available for customer use
  • Selection of local/remote control of engine
  • Selection of idle/rated control of engine
  • Equipped for remote communication
  • Four 4-20mA outputs (programmable)
  • Relay contact signals to the remote monitoring system (summary shutdown, summary alarm, local operation/remote, engine running, PLC failure, fuel control and idle/rated)
Maximum Rating
1820 ekW (60Hz), 2425 kVA (50Hz)
Minimum Rating
1650 ekW (60Hz), 2200 kVA (50Hz)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
IMO Tier 2
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
Speed
900 / 1000 rpm
Duty Cycle
Prime, Continuous
Engine Model
C280-6, I-6,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
11in
Stroke
11.8in
Displacement
111in³
Compression Ratio
13:01
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct unit injection
Governor Type
Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Length – Maximum
404in
Width – Maximum
99.62in
Height – Maximum
156.6in
Dry Weight – Genset (maximum)
74970lb
  • Air Inlet System <!– 3600 Series Only –>
    • Air inlet shutoff
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Turbocharger, watercooled (720 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
    • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Cooling System
    • Water temperature regulator
    • Engine coolant water drains
    • Jacket water thermostats
  • Exhaust System
    • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
    • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • Fuel System
    • Simplex or duplex
  • Generator System
    • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer
  • Governor System
    • UG Actuator
  • Lube System
    • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
    • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
    • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves
    • Oil filler and dipstick
    • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Mounting System
    • Damper, torsional vibration
    • Engine and generator mounting
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Vane type air starter
    • Line group for single point custom connection
    • Air silencer
    • One motor, engine mounted at rear, on left side
  • General:
    • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/aftercooler/Oil cooler water
    • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Air Inlet System
    • Air inlet adapter
    • Soot filter
    • Heavy duty air cleaner
    • Boost control valve
    • Air cleaner louver assembly
    • Air cleaner
    • Vertical support bracket
  • Cooling System
    • Auxiliary water pump
    • Cooling system aids
    • Heating aids
    • Expansion tank
  • Exhaust System
    • Weld flange and related hardware
    • Flexible exhaust fittings
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel system connections
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Duplex primary fuel strainer
  • Generator System
    • Class F insulation
    • 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE
    • Busbar connections
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Anti-condensation space heaters
  • Governor System
    • 723 Plus
    • Digital programmers
    • Electronic/actuators
    • Battery backup/power supply
    • 2301 A load share
    • EGB actuator
  • Lube System
    • Oil pan drain valve
    • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
  • Mounting System
    • Isolator
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • Non-vertically restrained
    • Vertically restrained
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Pressure reducing valve
    • Compressed air flex hose
  • General:
    • Custom paint colors

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