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Identifying PL421 Genset Capabilities by Control Panel

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IDENTIFYING PL421 GENSET CAPABILITIES
BY CONTROL PANEL
Introduction
Knowing which control panel is installed on a generator set is key to understanding the capability that the PL421
hardware variant will deliver to the Cat

Product Link solution. Use this information to help identify the controller
installed on a generator set and the features that the PL421 can enable for each.
Identifying the Version of Control Panel
EMCP 3 &4 Mapping to PowerWizard Control Panel
PL421 Feature Capability Set for EMCP and PowerWizard
Getting More Information
Identifying the Version of Control Panel
The most reliable method of identifying what version of controller is currently installed is to run a Product Status
Report using Cat ET.
In addition as-shipped factory information can be referenced by accessing the Technical Marketing Information (TMI)
system at tmiweb.cat.com. Locate as-shipped factory information on TMI through the following steps:
1. Select 'Engine/Parts Data' from the left hand navigation list
2. Enter the serial number in the Reference Number field and select 'Serial Number' from the drop down menu.
Click on Retrieve Data
3. Click on As Shipped in the top middle of the screen
4. Scroll down and look on the right side for the generator set controller and ADEM controller
EMCP 3 & 4 Mapping to PowerWizard Control Panel
EMCP 3 and PWX.0 Equivalents EMCP 4 and PWX.1 Equivalents
Cat Brand Olympian / FGWBrand Cat Brand Olympian / FGWBrand
EMCP 3.1 PW 1.0 - PW 1.1
EMCP 3.2 PW 2.0 EMCP 4.1 PW 1.1+
EMCP 3.3 - EMCP 4.2 PW 2.1

EMCP 4.3 -
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PL421 Feature Capability Set for EMCP and PowerWizard
Feature EMCP II+or Older EMCP 3.X or PWX.0 EMCP 4.X or PWX.1
Diagnostic No 1500+ Diagnostics 1800+ Diagnostics
Location Yes Yes Yes
Engine Hours
Yes, but R-terminal option
must be wired and
configured
Yes Yes
Last known Status (Reporting and
Not Reporting)
Yes, but R-terminal option
must be wired and
configured
No No
Last known Status (Engine Running,
Engine Stopping, Engine Cooldown,
Engine Stopped, Not Reporting)
No Yes
(1)
Yes
(2)

Fluid Analysis Information No Yes
(3)
Yes
(3)

VisionLink

Maintenance Feature
(4)
No Yes Yes
VisionLink ECM information No
Yes, If it's a J1939
enabled genset model
Yes, If it's a J1939
enabled genset model
Asset Utilization
Yes, if Keyswitch is used
on PL421
Yes, based on Run/Stop Yes, based on Run/Stop
Fuel Utilization No Yes
(5)
Yes
(5)

Asset Operation
Yes, if Keyswitch is used
on PL421
Yes Yes
Device configuration- SMU updated Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Level (%) No
Yes, if fuel level sender is
installed
(6)

Yes, if fuel level sender is
installed
(7)

kW-Hrs No Yes
(8)
Yes
(8)

DC Battery Voltage No Yes Yes
Alerts
Site boundary alert Yes Yes Yes
Zone Alert Yes Yes Yes
Fault codes No
Yes, If it's a J1939
enabled genset model
Yes, If it's a J1939
enabled genset model
Asset status
Yes, but On/Off only with
a Keyswitch wire
installation
Yes Yes
Maintenance Yes Yes Yes
Fluid Analysis No Yes
(3)
Yes
(3)

Power Loss No Yes Yes
Generator Specific Alerts
Not Ready to Run No Yes Yes
Engine Running No Yes
(1)
Yes
Engine Stopping No Yes
(1)
Yes
Engine Stopped No Yes
(1)
Yes
Engine Cooldown No No Yes





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NOTES:
(1) Feature/Alerts are supported on Electronic (EUI) Engines that have an ADEM III or A4 Engine ECM with EMCP
3.X or PW X.0, they are NOT supported on Mechanical (MUI) Engines with EMCP 3.X or PW X.0
(2) Requires EMCP/PW software versions: 4.1.1 Prod - Low End (EMCP 4.1, EMCP 4.2, PW 1.1, PW 1.1+, PW
2.1), 4.2 Prod - High End (EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4) or newer
(3) Data is imported directly from Caterpillar S-O-S Services database. Must first be a registered user of the Dealer
Storefront and then of S-O-S Services
(4) Maintenance: Generator Set-specific PM schedule, checklist, and part list information are not available, but
standard PM 1-4 is created
(5) Feature only supported on Electronic (EUI) Engines that have an ADEM III or A4 Engine ECM, feature NOT
supported on Mechanical (MUI) Engines
(6) Feature NOT supported on EMCP 3.1, PW 1.0. Feature supported on EMCP 3.2, EMCP 3.3, PW 2.0 ONLY with
resistive fuel level senders. Fuel level sender must be wired into available analog input on EMCP/PW and
analog input must be configured properly using the service tool/display
(7) Feature NOT supported on PW 1.1. Fuel level sender must be wired into available analog input on EMCP/PW
and analog input must be configured properly using the service tool/display
(8) Feature NOT supported on EMCP 3.1, EMCP 4.1, PW 1.0, PW 1.1, PW 1.1+
Getting More Information
Training and Reference Materials - Dealer training materials and reference aids are available including:
- Help from within the VisionLink application itself: Detailed release notes, user help information and
instructional videos
- Dealer.cat.com/PL
Support Contacts
- Find a dealer Product Link Administrator or Regional Caterpillar District Representative: Reference the
Dealer Administrator Contact List on dealer.cat.com/PL
- Product Link technical support: Contact your Product Link Administrator or TC to enter a Salesforce ticket.
More detail on getting technical support through Salesforce can be found at dealer.cat.com/PL under
Product Support

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