EMCP 4.
3 Upgrade Panel
FEATURES
• The upgrade kit includes an EMCP 4.3
controller that is already installed in a
standard size panel. The panel is fully
wired, including terminal strips for
landing wires from your existing genset
wiring harness.
• Comes with sensors and wiring for oil
pressure, coolant temperature, and
engine speed for older generator sets
that don't have them already.
• Cat’s Integrated Voltage Regulator (IVR)
is built into the EMCP 4.3 genset
controller.
• This EMCP 4.3 upgrade kit is compatible
with all previous EMCP versions, and
with Caterpillar's electro-mechanical
controllers.
• The panel chosen for this upgrade kit is
the smallest one used for previous Cat
EMCP genset controllers.
• Interfaces to external automation
systems via RS485 and Ethernet.
The new Cat® EMCP 4.3 upgrade/retrofit panel,
439-5044, is a complete solution for customers
needing to replace an EMCP 1 genset
controller, or upgrade from any other previous
generation EMCP. Caterpillar engineers have
created a special instruction, REHS8842, to
guide you through a straight forward process to
replace your existing genset controller with this
state of the art unit. This new panel will provide
you with many new features for monitoring,
controlling, and communicating with your
generator set, including Cat’s Integrated
Voltage Regulator (IVR).
BENEFITS
• This greatly simplifies the work required to
replace your existing genset controller. Simply
disconnect the external wiring, remove the
existing control panel, mount the new panel, and
follow the procedure found in Special Instruction
REHS8842 to connect the EMCP 4.3 controller
to your generator set.
• Adds important functionality to older Caterpillar
generator sets. See the chart on pages 2 - 4 for
a comprehensive before/after feature list.
• For users choosing to add an optional excitation
module, they can gain the value of a state of the
art voltage regulator at a very reasonable cost.
• Special Instruction REHS8842 includes specific
procedures for upgrading from these previous
generation genset controllers, providing a single
information source for required wiring and
system set-up.
• This ensures that the physical space required to
mount the new panel is less than or equal to the
space used by your current EMCP panel.
• Installing this genset control panel upgrade will
allow your generator set to communicate with
modern switchgear and building management
systems.
EMCP Functionality Comparison Chart

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Original EMCP Features
Controller Features
EMCP 1 EMCP 2 EMCP 2+ EMCP 3.1 EMCP 3.2 EMCP 3.3 EMCP 4.3
Configurable time and date Yes Yes Yes
Integrated Mode Selector Switch Yes Yes Yes Yes
Analog inputs: 3 3 2 3 3 3
Analog outputs 3
PWM outputs 1 2
Digital inputs 3 4 6 6 8 14
Digital outputs 1 1 6 8 8 16
Remote Start/Stop Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dedicated digital input Yes Yes Yes Yes
MODBUS datalink Yes Yes Yes Yes
Programmable cycle timer (7 independent) Yes Yes Yes
Emergency Stop Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Start Aid Switch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
AC Voltage Adjust Potentiometer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Engine under/over speed warning/shutdown Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Engine oil under pressure warning/shutdown Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Engine coolant over temp warning/shutdown Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Reduced power mode (control is inactive) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Operator access security levels 1 5 5 5 4
Event Logs – Present/Active/Inactive EMCP 1 EMCP 2 EMCP 2+ EMCP 3.1 EMCP 3.2 EMCP 3.3 EMCP 4.3
Status events Yes Yes
Genset control events Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Engine control events Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
ECM events Yes
Digital AVR events Yes Yes Yes Yes
Thermocouple events Yes Yes
External I/O events Yes Yes Yes
RTD module events Yes Yes
SCR module events Yes
Real time clock and calendar Yes Yes Yes Yes
Event Response Configuration EMCP 1 EMCP 2 EMCP 2+ EMCP 3.1 EMCP 3.2 EMCP 3.3 EMCP 4.3
Warning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Audible alert Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Soft shutdown Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hard shutdown Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Utility failure Yes Yes Yes
Breaker #1 trip Yes Yes Yes Yes
Breaker #2 trip Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fault protection timer enabled Yes Yes Yes Yes
Active only Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Original EMCP Features
Operator Preferences Features
EMCP 1 EMCP 2 EMCP 2+ EMCP 3.1 EMCP 3.2 EMCP 3.3 EMCP 4.3
Adjustable screen contrast Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pressure units (kPa, psi, bar) kPa, psi kPa kPa All All All All
Temperature units (C, F) C/F C C C/F C/F C/F C/F
Volume units (liters, Imperial gal., US gal.) All All
Lamp Test No No No Yes
Language - Technician English or other Yes Yes Yes Yes
Date format Yes
Engine Overview EMCP 1 EMCP 2 EMCP 2+ EMCP 3.1 EMCP 3.2 EMCP 3.3 EMCP 4.3

Operating state: initialization, pre-crank,

starting, running, pre-cool down, cool down, Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
stopping, stopped, idling

Engine coolant temperature Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Engine oil pressure Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Engine oil temperature Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
Engine speed Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Battery voltage Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Engine operating hours Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Exhaust manifold temp - left & right Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
Exhaust temperature Yes Yes Yes
Engine intake #1 temperature Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
Engine intake #2 temperature Yes (1)
Turbocharger compressor inlet temps (4) Yes Yes Yes
Turbocharger turbine inlet temps (4) Yes Yes Yes
Turbocharger compressor outlet temps (4) Yes Yes Yes
Engine fuel pressure Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
Engine fuel temperature Yes Yes Yes
Crankcase pressure Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
Boost pressure Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
ATM pressure Yes (1)
Engine oil filter pressure Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
Engine oil filter differential pressure Yes Yes Yes
Engine fuel filter differential pressure Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
Air filter differential pressure Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
Instantaneous fuel use Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
Total fuel consumption Yes Yes (1)
Cylinder (1-20) temperature Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
Total engine cranks since last reset Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
Total engine starts since last reset Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
Engine hours remaining until service required Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
Calendar days remaining until service required Yes Yes Yes Yes (1)
SCR tank level Yes (1)
SCR tank temperature Yes (1)
SCR air assist pressure Yes (1)
SCR catalyst temperature Yes (1)
SCR exhaust differential pressure Yes (1)

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Original EMCP Features
Generator Connections Features
EMCP 1 EMCP 2 EMCP 2+ EMCP 3.1 EMCP 3.2 EMCP 3.3 EMCP 4.3
Three phase four wire (series or parallel)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
WYE
Three phase four wire delta Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Three phase three wire delta Yes Yes Yes Yes
Single phase three wire, double delta Yes Yes Yes Yes
Single phase two wire, double delta Yes Yes Yes Yes
Generator Overview EMCP 1 EMCP 2 EMCP 2+ EMCP 3.1 EMCP 3.2 EMCP 3.3 EMCP 4.3
Average line to line voltage Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Line to line voltage; A-B, B-C, C-A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average line to neutral voltage Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Line to neutral voltage; A-N, B-N, C-N Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average current Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Phase currents; A, B, C Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
AC frequency Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power factor Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power factor lead/lag status Yes Yes Yes
Per phase power factor Yes Yes
Total generator real power Yes Yes Yes Yes
Per phase generator real power; A, B, C Yes Yes Yes Yes
Per phase generator apparent power; A, B, C Yes Yes
Percent apparent power Yes Yes
Per phase generator reactive power; A, B, C Yes Yes Yes
Total generator reactive power Yes Yes
Percent reactive power Yes Yes
Total generator apparent power Yes Yes
Percent apparent power Yes Yes
Percent real power Yes Yes Yes
Real energy produced since last meter reset Yes Yes
Reactive energy produced since last meter
Yes Yes
reset
Generator excitation field voltage Yes Yes (1)
Generator excitation field current Yes Yes (1)
Generator phase winding temperature (3) Yes Yes (1)
Generator front bearing temperature Yes Yes (1)
Generator rear bearing temperature Yes Yes (1)
Total kW Yes Yes
% kW Yes Yes
Total kVA Yes Yes
% kVA Yes
Total kVAR Yes Yes
% kVAR Yes
Rated voltage Yes Yes
Rated frequency Yes Yes
Rated real power Yes Yes
Rated apparent power Yes
AC Line synchronizing capability Yes Yes Yes

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Integrated Voltage Regulator Original EMCP Features
Features
(requires optional excitation module)
EMCP 1 EMCP 2 EMCP 2+ EMCP 3.1 EMCP 3.2 EMCP 3.3 EMCP 4.3
No load to full load regulation Yes
Dual slope configurable Volts/Hz
Yes
characteristic
Configurable knee frequency Yes
Regulator response time Yes
Single and three phase sensing Yes
Voltage adjustment range Yes
Excitation enable / disable selection Yes
Line loss (I2R) compensation Yes
Reactive droop compensation Yes
Power factor control mode Yes
Generator overvoltage protection/alarm Yes
Generator undervoltage protection/alarm Yes
Over excitation protection/alarm Yes
Loss of sensing protection/alarm Yes
Generator reverse VARs protection/alarm Yes
Event log Yes
Excitation command percentage Yes
Operating mode status indication Yes
Communication Protocols EMCP 1 EMCP 2 EMCP 2+ EMCP 3.1 EMCP 3.2 EMCP 3.3 EMCP 4.3
Control specific Yes
Cat Data Link (CDL) Yes Yes
CAN 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes
CAN 2 Yes Yes Yes
Modbus Yes Yes
RS485 Yes
Ethernet Yes
Optional Modules EMCP 1 EMCP 2 EMCP 2+ EMCP 3.1 EMCP 3.2 EMCP 3.3 EMCP 4.3
Events Annunciator - fixed 6 8 8
Events Annunciator - programmable 0 8 8 16 16 16 16
CAN Annunciator (local to 800 feet) Yes Yes Yes Yes
CAN Annunciator (remote to 4,000 feet) Yes Yes Yes
Thermocouple Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
RTD Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
Discrete I/O Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
Compatibility EMCP1 EMCP2 EMCP2+ EMCP3.1 EMCP3.2 EMCP3.3 EMCP4.3
Caterpillar Electronic Technician compatible Yes Yes Yes Yes
PL421 ready Yes Yes Yes Yes
Compatible with EUI engine ADEM control Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Note (1) - will require additional sensor and/or wiring depending upon your specific generator set

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