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EMCP 4 Controller

The EMCP 4 is a generator-set controller. It is used on generator sets from Caterpillar, including the 3412C TA, 3512 TA, 3512B TA and 3512B-HD TA.

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Generator sets
Caterpillar
Brand
40–3000 kW
Power range
Diesel
Fuel

Specifications

Display- RPM - DC volts - Operating hours - Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar) - Coolant temperature - Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz) - Amps (per phase & average) - ekW, kVA, kVAR, kW-hr, %kW, PF (4.2 only)
CommunicationsModbus RTU, CAN
Digital inputsFour digital inputs (4.1), Six digital inputs (4.2 only)
Relay outputsFour relay outputs (Form A), Two relay outputs (Form C)
Supply voltage24-volt DC operation
DimensionsLength: 167.89 in, Width: 43.7 in, Height: 84.65 in
ProtectionsGenerator phase sequence, Over/Under voltage (27/59), Over/Under Frequency (81 o/u), Reverse Power (kW) (32) (4.2 only), Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV), Overcurrent (50/51)

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Low oil pressure
High coolant temperature
Overspeed
Emergency stop
Failure to start (overcrank)
Low coolant temperature
Low coolant level
Alarm Group 1.1
Alarm Group 1.2
Alarm Group 1 Horn
Alarm Group 2.1
Alarm Group 2.2
Alarm Group 2 Horn
Alarm Group 3.1
Alarm Group 3.2
Alarm Group 3 Horn
Alarm Group 4.1
Alarm Group 4.2
Alarm Group 4 Horn
RS-485 SCADA Data Link Fault eventAny device on the network has a different baud rate than others.Consult the EMCP 4 Application and Installation Guide for information on disabling or resetting events.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this controller’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Extracted directly from this controller's manual.

Generator sets using this controller

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Also fitted to: Caterpillar Standby.