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Modernize Your Generator Controls

Upgrade outdated or obsolete control panels before they become harder to support.
Power Systems Maintenance

Upgrade Aging Control Panels for Better Performance

A generator control panel upgrade replaces aging or obsolete control systems with modern digital controls designed to improve monitoring, protection, communication, and operation.
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Ensure More Reliable Power

Cleveland Brothers provides engineered retrofit solutions for existing generator systems, including Cat® EMCP control panels, aftermarket control solutions, and customized packages designed around specific equipment and facility requirements.

Available upgrade options include:

  • Control panel retrofit packages
  • Standard and custom retrofit kits
  • Remote-mounted control panels
  • Voltage regulator upgrades
  • Governor control upgrades
  • Communications upgrades
  • Remote annunciators
  • Additional monitoring and control accessories
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Obsolete Controls Create Risk

Technology evolves rapidly. While the generator engine itself may still have many years of useful life remaining, control systems often become outdated long before the generator reaches its end of life. Older control systems can present several operational challenges:

  • Components become difficult to source
  • Repair times increase
  • Reliability decreases
  • Diagnostic capabilities are limited
  • Compliance reporting becomes more difficult
  • Safety features may not meet modern expectations

For facilities that depend on reliable standby power, waiting until a control system fails can result in emergency repairs, extended downtime, and significantly higher costs. A proactive upgrade allows organizations to address these risks before they affect operations.

Evaluate Your System and Upgrade Options

Every control panel upgrade starts with a review of your existing equipment and operating needs. Our power systems specialists assess your current controls, identify obsolete components, and recommend upgrade options that fit your goals and budget.
 

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Modernize Controls

Upgrade to Cat EMCP control panels that provide upgraded displays, advanced protection functions and improved operating visibility.

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Enhance Communication

Integrate your generators with building automation systems and facility monitoring platforms using updated communications technologies.

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Improve Reporting

Modern control panels provide access to operational data and reporting capabilities that support preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and regulatory requirements.

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Get a Custom Solution

For specialized installations, we can provide engineered retrofit packages customized to existing generator and electrical requirements.

Our team starts by reviewing your existing systems, requirements, and objectives.

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For more than 75 years, Cleveland Brothers has been the trusted partner for various industries across Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia, and Western Maryland. Backed by the strength of Cat®, our company covers everything from heavy equipment, generators and air compressors to lifts, light towers and temperature-control systems. What sets us apart is not just the equipment, but the support behind it—24/7 service, local technicians who know your business, and the scale to deliver solutions when and where you need them. Whether you’re managing a facility or running the jobsite, you can count on Cleveland Brothers to keep operations moving without compromise.

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