Caterpillar. Your local resource worldwide.
Asia
Caterpillar Asia Pte., Ltd.
Singapore
Tel: (65) 6662-8399
Fax: (65) 6662-8414
Australia
Caterpillar of Australia Pty., Ltd.
Victoria, Australia
Tel: (613) 9953-9301
Fax: (613) 9338-9021
China
Caterpillar China, Ltd.
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2848-0320
Fax: (852) 2848-0223
Eastern Europe
Commonwealth of
Independent States
Caterpillar Overseas S.A.
Moscow, Russia
Tel: (7) 095-755-8161
Fax: (7) 095-785-5688
Europe, Africa, Middle East
Caterpillar S.A.R.L.
Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: (41) 22 849-4444
Fax: (41) 22 849-4119
Japan
Caterpillar Power Systems, Inc.
Tokyo
Tel: (81)3-5786-3800
Fax: (81)3-5786-3809
LEDM2647
Supersedes LECM0047
Mexico, The Caribbean,
South America
Latin America Commercial Division W H E R E T H E W O R L D T U R N S F O R P O W E R
Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
Tel: (305) 476-6800
Fax: (305) 476-6801
North America
Caterpillar Inc.
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.A.
Tel: (309) 578-6298
Fax: (309) 578-2559
Worldwide Financing
Caterpillar Financial
Services Corporation
Marine Division
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.
Tel: (615) 341-8000
Fax: (615) 341-8588
www.CAT.com/CatMarineFinance
Caterpillar web site:
www.CAT-marine.com
E-mail:CAT_POWER@CAT.com
Caterpillar follows a policy of continual
product improvement. For this reason,
some material and specifications could
change without notice.
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©2003 Caterpillar
 Boat owners around the world are reaping the
benefits of Caterpillar® electronic engines.

Whether you are cruising on the world’s most luxurious

the open seas of the South yachts.
Pacific or meandering down the
To ensure the highest level of
Mississippi River, Cat®
reliability, Cat marine engines
electronic marine engines are
surpass the requirements set
the No. 1 choice. With more
forth by Marine Classification
than 20 years in the electronic
engine business, Caterpillar has Societies throughout the world.

manufactured, tested, and sold During the last decade,

2 thousands of electronic engines Caterpillar has emerged as a

in a wide range of applications global leader in the marine

from hard working tugboats to electronic engine market.

Caterpillar takes the
mystery out of electronic
engine control.
Caterpillar engineers have made
advancements in engine
electronics by increasing
accuracy, expanding capabilities
while simplifying engine
controls. These achievements are
confirmed by numerous
electronic design excellence
awards and hundreds of patents.
The advancements made by
Caterpillar engineers have
positioned Caterpillar electronic
marine engines as the worldwide
standard in marine diesel
technology. With millions of
hours on the water, these proven
engines ensure unmatched
performance, reliability, and ease
of operation.
Customer Benefits
Cat Electronic marine engines are
designed to provide:
➣ Simplified operation
♦ All aspects of engine operation monitored
and communicated to the operator
➣ Outstanding performance
♦ Improved engine response
♦ Precise engine speed control
♦ Optimized engine acceleration
♦ Slow engine speed control
♦ Increased reserve power
➣ Improved vessel maneuverability
♦ Full range throttle movement for precise
control of vessel speed
♦ Slow vessel speed operating mode
♦ Multiple engine synchronization
♦ Trolling mode
➣ Fuel efficiency
♦ Better control of fuel delivery
♦ Efficient use of turbo
♦ Reduced vessel operating costs
➣ Lower emissions
♦ IMO compliant
♦ Reduced white smoke during start-up
♦ Minimal black smoke during acceleration
and constant operating speeds
➣ Diagnostics and troubleshooting capabilities
♦ Detects and logs abnormal conditions
♦ Provides visual & audible warning
notification
➣ Greater reliability
♦ Primary and back-up ECM*, sensors, battery system
♦ Self-protection system with overrides
♦ Transmission alarm and monitoring
➣ System integration
♦ Transmission controls
♦ Optional monitoring displays
♦ Multi-station controls
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*(available on certain models only)
 Coolant Fuel Turbo Outlet Fuel Pressure Inlet Air
Temperature Temperature (Boost) Pressure Sensor Temperature
Sensor Sensor Sensor (LH Service) Sensor
Coolant
Level
Sensor Service Tool
Connector

Secondary
Speed/Timing Customer
Sensor Connector
(Cam)

Primary
Speed/Timing Electronic
Sensor Control Module
(Crankshaft)

ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENTS

E n g i n e M o u n te d R e m o te M o u n te d

Electronic Control Module (ECM) Switches

Sensors Lamps
Fuel Injectors Throttle Position Sensors
Customer Connector Engine Monitoring Systems
Service Tool Connector Global Positioning System (GPS)

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The Electronic Control Module (ECM) is the "brain" or
center of the engine control system.
The ECM uses the information
gathered by the sensors
which are located throughout
the engine and transmission
to monitor all aspects of
engine operation.
Connected to the ECM by the
wiring harness, the sensors
detect and convert changes in
pressure, temperature or
mechanical movement into
electrical signals. The electrical
signals are sent to the ECM.
The ECM uses information such
as desired engine speed, and
load to determine the fuel
injection pressure, timing and
duration. Based on sensor
inputs, the ECM actuates the
individual unit injectors to
control engine speed.
The customer connector allows
the engine’s ECM to interface
with Caterpillar monitoring
systems or other manufacturer’s
monitoring systems. These
systems display engine-
operating parameters such as
speed, load, fuel consumption,
temperature, pressure,
maintenance and diagnostic
information, as well as trip
and historical data. Additional
switches, lamps, and optional
components can be installed
and linked to the customer
connector.
The service technician
communicates with the ECM by
means of computer, cable, and
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service tool connector, to
perform diagnostic tests and
modify operating parameters.
 ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

This diagram is a visual representation of typical

electronic engine system components, which vary
by engine.

ECM Monitoring Systems

• Engine
Vision Display

• Marine
Power Display

• Marine Analog
Power Display
Electronic Controlled
EUI - Timing • Engine
HEUI -Timing Monitoring System
• Pressure
• Duration

Customer
Speed/Timing Sensor Connector

Service Tool
Timing Calibration Sensor
Connector

Injection Actuation
Pressure Control Valve (HEUI®) Throttle
Position

Injection Actuation Pressure Throttle

Sensor (HEUI) Position

Pressure Sensor: High / Low

Engine Oil, Boost, Turbo Outlet, Fuel, Pressure or
Turbo Inlet, Crankcase Temperature
Maintenance
Temperature Sensor:
Lamps
Engine Coolant, Fuel, Engine Oil,
Inlet Air, Aftercooler Warning

Coolant Level Sensor

Diagnostic

Transmission Oil Pressure Sensor

Maintenance
Clear
Transmission Oil Temperature Sensor
6 Trolling Mode
Switches

Slow Vessel
Mode

Engine
Synchronization
 3126B C12 3406E C18 3412E C30 3508B 3512B 3516B
ECM • • • • • • •

ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENTS BY ENGINE

SECONDARY ECM •* • • •
UNIT INJECTORS 6 6 6 6 12 12 8 12 16
EUI • • • • • •
HEUI • • •
SENSORS
Primary Speed/Timing • • • • • • • • •
Secondary Speed/Timing • • • • • • • • •
Timing Calibration • • • • • • • •
Injection Actuation Pressure
Control Valve • • •
Injection Actuation Pressure • • •
Aftercooler Temperature • • •
Fuel Pressure • • • • •
Filtered Fuel Pressure • • •
Unfiltered Fuel Pressure • • •
Fuel Temperature • • • • •
Filtered Oil Pressure • • • • • • • • •
Unfiltered Oil Pressure • • •
Oil Temperature • •
Turbocharger Outlet Pressure • • • • • • • • •
Right Turbo Inlet Pressure • • •
Left Turbo Inlet Pressure • • •
Atmospheric Pressure • • • • • •
Crankcase Pressure • • •
Coolant Temperature • • • • • • • • •
Coolant Level ❍ • • • • •
Right Exhaust Temperature • • •
Left Exhaust Temperature • • •
Inlet Manifold Air Temperature • • • • •
Transmission Oil Temp • • • • • • • • •
Transmission Oil Pressure • • • • • • • • •
CUSTOMER CONNECTOR • • • • • • • • •
SERVICE TOOL CONNECTOR • • • • • • • • •

THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍

LAMPS
Low Oil Pressure ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ • • •
High Coolant Temperature ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ • • •
Low Coolant Level ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ • • •
Maintenance ❍ ❍ • • • • • • •

CUSTOMER INSTALLED COMPONENTS

Warning ❍ ❍ • • • • • • •
Diagnostic ❍ ❍ • • • •
SWITCHES
Maintenance Clear ❍ ❍ • • • •
Trip Clear ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
Trolling Mode ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
Slow Vessel Mode ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
Engine Throttle Synchronization ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ • • •
Engine Control • • •
Engine Protection Override • • •
Prelube Pressure • • •
Prelube Override • • •
Override Verify • • •
RELAYS
Air Shutoff • • •
Shut /Down Notify • • •
Starting Motor • • •
Inlet Air Heater ❍
Inlet Air Heater Relay ❍
GPS Interface Module ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
Hourmeter ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ 7
MONITORING SYSTEMS
Engine Monitoring System ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
Marine Analog Power Display ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
Marine Power Display ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
Engine Vision ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍

❍ Customer installed components • Components installed on engine •* optional

 Selecting the right electronic engine for your application
3126B C30
Cat Electronic Engines
from 254 mhp (186 bkW) to
1570 mhp (1156 bkW)
Cat electronic engines from
the 3126B at 7.2 L to the C30
at 30 L offer all the benefits of
electronic control in a compact
design. They are ideal for
installation in everything from
pleasure craft to push boats.
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3516B
Cat Electronic Engines
from 786 mhp (578 bkW) to
3042 mhp (2238 bkW)
The 3508 at 34.5 L to 3516B at 78
L engines get a big boost from
electronic control of fuel injection
timing, with dramatically
enhanced power, performance
and fuel economy. Future
enhancements, such as
automatic shifting of multi-speed
gears, are made possible through
electronic programming.
 Cat Marine Analog Power Display

EVD MPD MAPD EMS

Engine Vision Display Marine Power Display Marine Analog Power Display Engine Monitoring System

Optional monitoring systems for Caterpillar electronic

marine engines

Cat electronic engines have an control system on the market.

open architecture, allowing an Caterpillar offers four optional
interface with Cat monitoring monitoring systems tailored to
systems or any monitoring and your application and budget.

MONITORING SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES

PARAMETER EVD MPD MAPD EMS

Engine Speed • • • •
Vessel Speed 1 • •1 •1
Coolant Temperature • • • •
Oil Pressure • • • •
Inlet Man Temperature 2 • • •
Oil Temperature • • •
Coolant Level • • •
Boost Pressure • • •
Trans Pressure • • • •
Trans Temperature • • • •
Battery Voltage • • • •
Fuel Rate • • • •
Synch Status • • •
Trolling Status • • •
Engine Hours • • • •
Engine Totals • •
Trip Totals • •
Histograms • Future
Percent Load • • • •
Diagnostics • • • •
GPS Interface • • •
FEATURES
Display Type Color LCD Graphical LCD Analog Fixed Segment
Display Layout Customize Customize Fixed Fixed
Dimensions (in) 13.5w x 12.7h 9.0w x 5.8h 2,3,5 Diameters 3 @ (5.2w x4.3h)
Dimensions (mm) 342w x 323h 229w x 148h 51,76,127 Diameters 3 @ 131w x 110h
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Quantity Needed Multi-Engine 1 Set Per Engine 1 Set Per Engine 1 Set Per Engine
Datalink Cat Data Link J1939 J1939 Cat Data Link
ENGINE COMPATIBILITY All Current Caterpillar Electronic Marine Engines
1
Not Available on 3406E or 3196 2
Not Available on 3406E
 Unmatched product support and financial services

When you purchase a Cat Caterpillar Financial Services

electronic marine engine, you offer customers added
have access to the best product flexibility. Our dedicated
and dealer support network Marine Division provides retail,
worldwide. No matter what the construction, and floor plan
time, Caterpillar product financing for Cat-powered
support is available around the commercial and pleasure
clock. Our unmatched dealer craft boats.
support network reaches every
corner of the world. More than
1800 Cat authorized parts and
service centers worldwide are
linked by Caterpillar’s computer
network. Our commitment to
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complete parts availability
keeps your vessels on the water
and running smoothly.
Caterpillar. Your local resource worldwide.
Asia
Caterpillar Asia Pte., Ltd.
Singapore
Tel: (65) 6662-8399
Fax: (65) 6662-8414
Australia
Caterpillar of Australia Pty., Ltd.
Victoria, Australia
Tel: (613) 9953-9301
Fax: (613) 9338-9021
China
Caterpillar China, Ltd.
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2848-0320
Fax: (852) 2848-0223
Eastern Europe
Commonwealth of
Independent States
Caterpillar Overseas S.A.
Moscow, Russia
Tel: (7) 095-755-8161
Fax: (7) 095-785-5688
Europe, Africa, Middle East
Caterpillar S.A.R.L.
Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: (41) 22 849-4444
Fax: (41) 22 849-4119
Japan
Caterpillar Power Systems, Inc.
Tokyo
Tel: (81)3-5786-3800
Fax: (81)3-5786-3809
LEDM2647
Supersedes LECM0047
Mexico, The Caribbean,
South America
Latin America Commercial Division W H E R E T H E W O R L D T U R N S F O R P O W E R
Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
Tel: (305) 476-6800
Fax: (305) 476-6801
North America
Caterpillar Inc.
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.A.
Tel: (309) 578-6298
Fax: (309) 578-2559
Worldwide Financing
Caterpillar Financial
Services Corporation
Marine Division
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.
Tel: (615) 341-8000
Fax: (615) 341-8588
www.CAT.com/CatMarineFinance
Caterpillar web site:
www.CAT-marine.com
E-mail:CAT_POWER@CAT.com
Caterpillar follows a policy of continual
product improvement. For this reason,
some material and specifications could
change without notice.
E l e c t ro n i c E n g i n e C o n t ro l s a n d M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m s
©2003 Caterpillar