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O P E R AT O R S G U I D E

ENGINE MONITORING SYSTEM

For Caterpillar Electronically Controlled Marine Engines
3176 3196 3406E 3408C 3412C

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Engine Monitoring System (EMS) Operators Guide
for Caterpillar Electronically Controlled Marine Engines

Introduction
The Caterpillar Engine Monitoring System (EMS) is designed to display
various engine and transmission parameters in both analog and digital
forms for Caterpillar electronically controlled marine engines. The display
technology provides excellent visibility in different light conditions. The
system also has the ability to display vessel speed when connected to a
GPS Interface Module.
The Engine Monitoring System includes three individual gauge units which
can be installed in various locations to enhance operator and vessel
operation. One main unit is required for each desired operator station. The
tachometer and quad-gauge units are optional and will operate only by
being connected to a main unit. Each unit is contained within a separate
sealed box.

Power-Up Test Function

EMS undergoes an automatic self-test every time the EMS is powered up.
While executing this internal test, the display provides a visual indication
by ramping gauges and displaying all digits to ensure the panel is working
correctly.

Quad-Gauge Unit Tachometer Unit Main Unit

RPM RPM
#1 #2

15
10 20

5 25
x100
kPo RPM SERV CODE
0 MPH 30 X10
km/h

Reference
Refer to SENR1191 Marine Engine Electronic Display Installation Guide
for complete installation procedures for the EMS units and switches.

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Communication Data Link

EMS provides two pins that are connected to the Cat data link. The data
link is available to share data with other modules on the link. The
electronic control system will process engine and transmission parameters
such as pressures, temperatures, percent load, engine speed, and
diagnostic information. These engine parameters will then be transmitted
to EMS through Cat data link. The main EMS unit will receive this
information and display the information on various gauges. Only two
wires from the ECM to EMS are required to transmit all parameters.

Power Supply
Supply range: 18 to 32 Volts DC, 24 Volts DC nominal

Environmental Specifications
1. Operating temperature range: -40 to +85 C (-40 to +185 F)
2. Storage temperature range: -55 to +85 C (-67 to +185 F)

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EMS Main Unit

Primary & Backup

Speed Sensors Actuator Engine Oil
Engine Coolant (EUI) Pressure
Temperature Throttle

RPM RPM
#1 #2

Engine Coolant
Level
kPo RPM SERV CODE
X10
Engine Boost
Pressure

Transmission Oil
Transmission Oil Temperature
Pressure LCD Digital
Display

Diagnostic Display
The main unit has ten warning lamps available for system related
diagnostics. These diagnostics can be used for system troubleshooting and
diagnostic information. They are located on the main EMS unit in two rows
of five:

RPM
#1 Primary Speed Sensor Fault High Engine Coolant
Temperature or Sensor Fault
RPM
#2 Backup Speed Sensor Fault High Transmission Oil
Pressure or Sensor Fault
Throttle Position Sensor Fault High Transmission Oil
Temperature or Sensor Fault
Electronic Fuel System Fault Low Engine Boost Pressure
or Sensor Fault
Low Engine Oil Pressure Low Engine Coolant Level
or Sensor Fault or Sensor Fault

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EMS Main Unit, cont.

LCD Digital Display

Beneath the warning lamps is an LCD digital display for engine parameters.

Display Scroll Feature

Each time the scroll forward switch is depressed and held, EMS will page
through the engine and transmission parameters in the same order listed
below. When the scroll backward switch is depressed and held, EMS will
page through the engine and transmission parameters in the reverse order.
The abbreviation for the parameter will be displayed. When the scroll
switch is released, EMS will display the current real time value for that
parameter.

Abbreviation Parameter

Spd Engine Speed

GA-1 Engine Coolant Temperature
GA-2 Engine Oil Pressure

GA-3 Transmission Oil Pressure

GA-4 Transmission Oil Temperature
Fuel Fuel Rate
Hrs Engine Hours
Load Engine (Percent) Load
Loc Engine Location (Port, Center, or Starboard)

U.S./Metric Units
Either U.S. or metric (SI) units will be displayed depending on the position
of the U.S./metric switch.

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Quad-Gauge Unit

Engine Coolant
Temperature

Engine Oil
Pressure

Transmission Oil
Pressure

Transmission Oil
Temperature

Engine Oil Pressure

The upper left gauge is used to display engine oil pressure 0 kPa to
600 kPa (87 psi). When the oil pressure reaches below 70 kPa (10 psi)
the engine oil pressure gauge needle will enter the red zone and the
alarm will activate.

Engine Coolant Temperature

The upper right gauge is used to display engine coolant temperature
from 0 to 120 C (248 F). When coolant temperature reaches above
102 C (214 F) the gauge needle will enter the red zone and the alarm
will activate.

Transmission Oil Pressure

The lower left gauge is used to display transmission oil pressure from
200 to 3000 kPa (29 to 435 psi). When the transmission oil pressure
reaches above 2756 kPa (400 psi), the needle of the gauge will enter the
red zone and the alarm will activate.

Transmission Oil Temperature

The lower right gauge is used to display transmission oil temperature
from 0 to 120 C (248 F). When the transmission oil temperature
reaches above 99 C (210 F), the needle of the gauge will enter the red
zone and the alarm will activate.

NOTE: The gauge needles may not return to the 0 position when the
power is cycled off.

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Tachometer Unit
Engine
Speed

15
10 20

5 25
x100
0 MPH 30
km/h

Vessel Trolling Synchronization

Speed Status Status

Tachometer Gauge
The tachometer gauge displays engine speed from 0 to 3000 rpm in analog
form.

LCD Digital Display

Vessel Speed
The left side of the window displays vessel speed in miles per hour or
kilometers per hour with a three-digit LCD indicator. Depending on the
position of the U.S./metric switch, mph or km/h will be diplayed. The
default setting is km/h. This feature is only displayed if the GPS interface
module is installed.
Trolling Mode Indicator
The right side of the window has a two-digit LCD indicator. The left digit is
for trolling mode status. The * symbol will turn on during trolling mode
operation.

Engine Synchronization Indicator

The right side of the window has a two-digit LCD indicator. The right digit
is for engine synchronization status. The < or > symbols are used to
indicate engine synchronization status. When the > is on, the engines
are synchronized to the STARBOARD engine throttle. The < indicates the
engines are synchronized to the PORT engine throttle.

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