C12 Marine Engines Caterpillar

Customer specified parameters that will enhance the fuel efficiency and the operator's convenience can be programmed into the Electronic Control Module (ECM). Some parameters may affect engine operation. This may lead to complaints from the operator about power or about performance. The following engine related parameters may be programmed by the customer by using Caterpillar electronic service tools in order to influence the operation of the engine:

"Passwords"

• "Customer Password #1"____________________

• "Customer Password #2"____________________

"ECM Parameters"

• "Vessel ID"____________________

"Engine/Gear Parameters"

• "Engine Location (Port, Center or Starboard)"____________________

• "FLS"____________________

• "FTS"____________________

• "Low Idle Speed"____________________

• "Maximum Trolling Speed"____________________

• "Air/Fuel Ratio"

"Level 1: Minimal Smoke "____________________

"Level 2: Optimum Performance "____________________

"Level 3: Maximum Acceleration"____________________

• "Fuel Pressure Sensor - Enable/Disable"____________________

• "Fuel Temperature Sensor - Enable/Disable"____________________

• "Coolant Level Sensor - Enable/Disable"____________________

• "Transmission Oil Temperature Sensor - Enable/Disable"____________________

• "Transmission Oil Pressure Sensor - Enable/Disable"____________________

• "Number of Synchronized Engines"____________________

• "Secondary Throttle - Enable/Disable"____________________

"Maintenance Parameters"

• "Engine Oil Capacity "____________________

• "Maintenance Indicator Mode - Enable/Disable, Auto/Man Fuel, Auto/Man Hours"____________________

• "Fuel Correction Factor "____________________

• "Preventive Maintenance Level 1 Interval"____________________

"Engine Monitoring Parameters"

• "Low Engine Oil Pressure - Derate"____________________

• "High Engine Coolant Temperature - Derate, Trip Point"____________________

• "High Engine Inlet Air Temperature - Derate, Trip Point, Delay Time"____________________

• "Low Coolant Level - Warning/Derate, Delay Time"____________________

• "High Transmission Oil Temperature - Warning, Trip Point, Delay Time"____________________

• "High Transmission Oil Pressure - Warning, Trip Point, Delay Time"____________________

• "High Fuel Temperature - Warning, Trip Point, Disable"____________________

• "High Fuel Pressure - Warning, Trip Point, Disable"____________________

• "Low Fuel Pressure - Warning, Trip Point, Disable"____________________

The customer specified parameters can be changed as often as needed. Password protection is provided so that the customer can change the parameters. The customer can authorize someone else to change the parameters. Ensure that a record of the parameters is kept in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. For detailed instructions on programming the engine for optimum performance and for optimum fuel economy, consult your Caterpillar dealer.