EMS5-95122B
Revised 05-03
Catalog Section 40
(00-02-0102)
Electronic Monitoring 
System/Controller
Description
The EMS547 Electronic Monitoring System/ 
Controller is micro-processor based for monitoring 
and control of equipment functions. It is especially 
suited to tasks requiring remote modem or SCADA 
communications. Four built-in communication ports 
provide a variety of communications capabilities. 
Basic programs provide selectable auto or manual 
start/stop and first-out shutdown for engine functions 
such as pressure, temperature, level and overspeed. 
Time delays for lockout during start up are included.
The EMS547 can be applied as an RTU to interface between SCADA applications and other control platforms. It can also be used, in conjunction 
with a Hayes compatible modem (9600 Baud), for 
remote communications.
An external PC Card reader can be used with the 
EMS547 to log data from flow meters, pressure 
transmitters, electric gage senders, and other sensing devices. This is a popular application in the 
flood control market.
Operating data is displayed on a 32 character back lit 
alphanumeric liquid crystal display. An on-board 
real-time clock keeps a log of equipment running 
hours and alerts you when to change oil, filters and 
perform other routine service. 
The EMS547 operating parameters are configured 
through a simple three-button interface. Access to the 
system memory is controlled by entry codes.
A password-protected program uses built-in memory 
to display the alarm/shutdown history, including a 
display of the last ten shutdowns, when and why they 
occurred, and displays all of the engine operating 
conditions at time of last shutdown.
Because of the flexibility of this product, please call 
one of our application specialists to see how best to 
apply the EMS547. We have a growing library of 
standard programs or we can write a program to your 
specific needs.
Applications
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Industrial Engines
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Compressors
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Electric Motors
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Trucks
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Generators
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Pumps
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Construction Equipment●SCADA
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Remote Cellular Sites
Specifications
Input Voltage: 10 to 28 VDC.
Operating Temperature: -4 to 149°F (-20 to
65°C).
Storage Temperature: -4 to 149°F (-20 to 65°C).
Relative Humidity: 95%RH @ 60°C (140°F).
Display: Alphanumeric: 2-line, 32 character 
backlit LCD (standard); VFD optional.
Communications: 2–RS485, 2–RS232 ports.
Sensor Inputs:
Digital: 4 optically-isolated inputs, (positive volt-
age or ground) such as from Murphy SWICHGAGE®instruments.
Analog: Up to 8 inputs–will accept a variety of
resistive sending units, such as from Murphy 
electric gage senders. (When resistive sending 
units are used, one input will be designated for 
battery voltage sensing.) 
Optional: Special order analog inputs available,
including end of line 4-20 mA and 0-5 VDC.
Frequency: 1 optically-isolated input for speed
reference, such as MP3298 magnetic sensor.
Outputs:
Transistor: 7 digital; 125 mA sinking.  
S449-1 Relay Board (Optional)
*:
6 Dry Relay: 4 SPST, 5A @ 30 VDC, 250
VAC, 1/10 hp @ 120 VAC; 2 DPDT, 2A @ 
220 VDC, 250 VAC ††.
S449-3 Relay Board (Optional)*:
2 Transistor digital: 125 mA sinking.  
4 Relay: 2 SPST, 5A @ 30 VDC, 250 VAC,
1/10 hp @ 120 VAC; 2 DPDT, 2A @ 220 
VDC,250 VAC ††.
Shipping Weight: 2-1/4 lb. (1 kg.).
Shipping Dimensions: 9-1/4 x 8-1/4 x 5-1/4 in.
(235 x 210 x 133 mm).
Warranty
A limited warranty on materials and workmanship 
is given with this FW Murphy product. A copy of 
the warranty may be viewed or printed by going to 
www.fwmurphy.com/support/warranty.htm
†† One DPDT pole has common connected to battery+. N.O. 
available fused and unfused.
**Not Class I, Division 2 approved.