C27 and C32 Industrial and Petroleum Engines Caterpillar


System Configuration Parameters

Usage:

C32 B2C
System configuration parameters are parameters that affect the emissions and the power of the engine. Default values for the parameters are programmed at the factory. Some parameters may be changed by the customer in order to suit the needs of the specific application.

Parameter Descriptions

"Equipment ID"

"Equipment ID" allows the customer to enter a description into the Electronic Control Module (ECM) in order to identify the application. A maximum of 17 characters may be entered in the field. This parameter is only for reference by the customer. This parameter is not required.

"Engine Serial Number"

Program the "Engine Serial Number" to match the engine serial number that is stamped on the engine information plate. If the ECM is replaced, the engine serial number from the engine information plate must be programmed into the new ECM.

Note: When you are requesting factory passwords, always use the engine serial number that is programmed in the ECM.

"Rating Number"

The "Rating Number" corresponds to the selected set of performance maps for the application. This selected set of performance maps comes out of several unique sets of maps that are resident in the flash file. The dealer and/or the OEM will need to select the appropriate rating tier, if more than one rating tier is present. The rating tiers are "A" through "E".

Note: Factory passwords are required in order to change the "Rating Number".

"Top Engine Limit" (TEL)



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"TEL" is a customer programmable parameter that defines the maximum allowable engine speed for maximum power. "TEL" can be programmed up to the maximum rated engine speed. "TEL" is defined along the engine's lug curve.

"Runout Control"

"Runout Control" must be turned on in order to activate the "TEL" strategy. When the parameter for the "Runout Control" is changed to "On", the following parameters can be set by the customer.

Table 1
Parameter Setting  Control Method  Governor 
Fuel Limiting  Fuel above TEL  Minimum/Maximum 
Speed Control  Speed TEL  Full Range 
Variable Speed Droop  Speed Above and Below TEL  Full Range 

Note: After changing the parameter for "Runout Control", the electrical power to the ECM must be cycled in order for the change to be recognized.

"Engine Acceleration Rate"

"Engine Accel. Rate" determines the rate of change of the engine speed (acceleration or deceleration) during PTO operation. This rate of change is also used to achieve intermediate engine speed.

"Low Idle Speed"

"Low Idle Speed" is the minimum allowable operating speed for the engine. This parameter can be programmed between 600 and 1400 rpm.

"PTO Mode"

"PTO Mode" allows the ECM to be programmed to either one of the two PTO configurations that are available.

"Ramp Up/Ramp Down" - When "PTO Mode" is programmed to "Ramp Up/Ramp Down", the ECM allows PTO operation with traditional features.

"Set/Resume" - When "PTO Mode" is programmed to "Set/Resume", the ECM allows PTO operation with enhanced features.

"High Idle Speed"



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"High Idle Speed" is the maximum no-load engine speed when the throttle or the PTO switch is in the maximum position.

Note: "High Idle Speed" cannot be programmed lower than "TEL".

"Intermediate Engine Speed"

"Intermediate Engine Speed" defines the speed for the engine when the intermediate engine speed switch is activated. This parameter can be programmed to any engine speed between "Low Idle Speed" and "TEL". Engine speed will increase or engine speed will decrease at the rate that is defined by the programmed value for "Engine Accel. Rate".

"Maximum Engine Torque Limit"



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"Engine Torque Limit" can be used to limit torque output to the programmed value when the torque limit switch is activated.

"FLS" (Full Load Setting)

"FLS" is a number that represents the adjustment to the fuel system that was made at the factory in order to fine tune the fuel system. The correct value for this parameter is stamped on the engine information plate. Factory passwords are required in order to change this parameter.

"FTS" (Full Torque Setting)

"FTS" is similar to "FLS". Factory passwords are required in order to change this parameter.

"Ether Control"

Program the "Ether Control" to "Enabled" if an ether injection system is installed on the engine. This allows the ECM to control ether injection. If the engine is not equipped with ether, program this parameter to "Disabled".

"Air Shutoff"

"Air Shutoff" allows the ECM to be programmed for operation of an air shutoff system. If this parameter is programmed to "Installed", the ECM will activate the air shutoff solenoid in the event of an engine overspeed.

Note: If an engine overspeed occurs and "Air Shutoff" is programmed to "Enabled", the switched power to the ECM must be cycled and the air shutoff solenoid must be manually reset before the engine will restart.

"Maintenance Indicator Mode"

The ECM records data that is related to engine maintenance. The ECM will activate the maintenance indicator lamp when scheduled maintenance is due. The maintenance indicator lamp can be reset by actuating the maintenance clear switch. The maintenance interval may be based on operating hours or on fuel consumption. The ECM provides information that pertains to the last maintenance that was performed.

"PM1 Interval"

"PM1 Interval" allows the customer to define the maintenance interval if "Maintenance Indicator Mode" is programmed to one of the manual options. Refer to the engine's Operation and Maintenance Manual for more information.

"Throttle Position Sensor"

Program the "Throttle Position Sensor" to "Installed" if a throttle position sensor is used for desired speed control. Otherwise program this parameter to "Not Installed".

"Coolant Level Sensor"

Program the "Coolant Level Sensor" to "Installed" if a coolant level sensor is installed on the engine. Otherwise program this parameter to "Not Installed".

"Direct Fuel Control Mode"

This functionality is not supported for this application.

"Auxiliary Pressure Sensor Installation Status"

Program "Aux Press Enable" to "Installed" if an auxiliary pressure sensor is installed. This will allow the display for the Engine Monitoring System (EMS) to monitor the pressure of another system. Program this parameter to "Not Installed" if an auxiliary pressure sensor is not installed.

"Auxiliary Temperature Sensor Installation Status"

Program "Aux Temp Enable" to "Installed" if an auxiliary temperature sensor is installed. This will allow the display for the Engine Monitoring System (EMS) to monitor the temperature of another system. Program this parameter to "Not Installed" if an auxiliary temperature sensor is not installed.

System Configuration Parameters

Table 2
System Configuration Parameters 
Parameter  Available Range or Options  Default  Required Password 
ECM Identification Parameters 
"Equipment ID"  17 alphanumeric characters  "NOT PROGRAMMED"  None 
"Engine Serial Number"  0XX00000 or XXX00000  0XX00000  None 
"ECM Serial Number"  "Read Only" (1) 
"Software Gp Part Number"  Software Dependent  Read Only (1) 
"Software Gp Release Date"  Software Dependent  Read Only (1) 
Selected Engine Rating 
"Rating Number"  Software Dependent  Customer 
"Rated Power"  Software Dependent  Read Only (1) 
"Rated Peak Torque"  Software Dependent  Read Only (1) 
"Top Engine Speed Range"  Software Dependent  Read Only (1) 
"Test Spec"  Software Dependent  Read Only (1) 
"Top Engine Limit"  Software Dependent  Customer 
"Engine Accel. Rate"  10 to 1000  500  None 
"Low Idle Speed"  600 to 1400  700  None 
"PTO Mode"  "Ramp Up/Ramp Down"
"Set/Resume" 
"Ramp Up/Ramp Down"  None 
"High Idle Speed"  1800 to 2310  2310  Customer 
"Intermediate Engine Speed"  Programmed "Low Idle" to "TEL"  1100  None 
"Maximum Engine Torque Limit"  Rating Dependent  None 
"Customer Password #1"  8 alphanumeric characters  Blank  Customer 
"Customer Password #2"  8 alphanumeric characters  Blank  Customer 
"FLS" (Full Load Setting)  - 128 to 127  Factory 
"FTS" (Full Torque Setting)  -128 to 127  Factory 
"Ether Control"  "Disabled"
"Continuous Flow" 
"Disabled"  None 
"Air Shutoff"  "Enabled"
"Disabled" 
"Disabled"  None 
"Maintenance Indicator Mode"  "Off"
"Auto Fuel"(2)
"Auto Hour"(2)
"Man Fuel"
"Man Hour" 
"Off"  None 
"PM1 Interval"  100 to 750 Hours
or
3785 to 28390 L (1000 to 7500 US gal) 
250 Hours
or
9463 L (2500 US gal) 
None 
"Throttle Position Sensor"  "Installed"
"Not Installed" 
"Not Installed"  None 
"Coolant Level Sensor"  "Installed"
"Not Installed" 
"Not Installed"  None 
"Direct Fuel Control Mode"  "Installed"
"Not Installed" 
"Not Installed"  Not Supported 
"Last Tool to change Customer Parameters"  Read Only (1) 
"Last Tool to change System Parameters"  Read Only (1) 
"Aux Temp Sensor Installation Status"  "Installed"
"Not Installed" 
"Not Installed"  None 
"Aux Press Sensor Installation Status"  "Installed"
"Not Installed" 
"Not Installed"  None 
"Total Tattletale"  Read Only (1) 
Configuration Group 1 
"Runout Control"  "On"
"Off" 
"Off"  None 
(1) The parameter can only be viewed. No changes are allowed.
(2) "Auto Mode" is not available for this application.

Parameters Worksheet

Table 3
Engine Parameters 
ECM Identification Parameters 
"Equipment ID"   
"Engine Serial Number"   
"ECM Serial Number"   
"Software Gp Part Number"   
"Software Gp Release Date"   
Selected Engine Rating 
"Rating Number"   
"Rated Power"   
"Rated Peak Torque"   
"Top Engine Speed Range"   
"Test Spec"   
"Top Engine Limit"   
"Engine Accel Rate"   
"Low Idle Speed"   
"PTO Mode"   
"High Idle Speed"   
"Intermediate Engine Speed"   
"Maximum Engine Torque Limit"   
"Customer Password #1"   
"Customer Password #2"   
"FLS"   
"FTS"   
"Ether Control"   
"Air Shutoff"   
"Maintenance Indicator Mode"   
"PM1 Interval"   
"Throttle Position Sensor"   
"Coolant Level Sensor"   
"Direct Fuel Control Mode"   
"Last Tool to change Customer Parameters"   
"Last Tool to change System Parameters"   
"Aux Press Temp Installation Status"   
"Aux Press Sensor Installation Status"   
"Total Tattletale"   
Configuration Group 1 
"Runout Control"   
Information from Engine Information Plate 
"Engine Serial Number"   
"FLS"   
"FTS"   
Injector Codes 
Injector Code (1)   
Injector Code (2)   
Injector Code (3)   
Injector Code (4)   
Injector Code (5)   
Injector Code (6)   
Injector Code (7)   
Injector Code (8)   
Injector Code (9)   
Injector Code (10)   
Injector Code (11)   
Injector Code (12)   

Note: Compare the FLS and the FTS from the ECM with the values that are listed on the engine information plate. Only change the FLS and the FTS because of a mechanical change in the engine. The use of the wrong parameters could cause damage to the engine. The use of the wrong parameters may also void the Caterpillar warranty.

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