Note: For information on programming the parameters, use Cat ET and refer to the Troubleshooting Manual, KENR9173 for additional information.
Some parameters may not be available on all applications. If a parameter is not available, the Cat ET will indicate that the parameter is unavailable when the parameter is selected.
The zero settings prevent the Electronic Control Module (ECM) from engaging the starting motors. The settings must be reprogrammed before the engine will crank.
Ensure that the "Air Shutoff" and the "Ether Control" parameters are "Enabled/ON" (if equipped) . If the engine does not have these options, ensure that these two parameters are "DISABLED/OFF".
If the engine is equipped with Prelube, the "Engine Prelube Duration" must be programmed to a value that is greater than zero seconds. Otherwise, the prelube pump will not cycle. If the engine is not equipped with Prelube, the parameter must be programmed to zero.
The engine will have either jacket water aftercooling or separate circuit aftercooling. The correct configuration of the aftercooling system must be programmed.
No password is required for programming a new ECM during the first 100 hours of service life. Free configuration feature enables the customer to tailor the programmable setpoints to the requirements of the installation during the 100 hours. Exceptions are "Fuel Limit" and "Personality Module Mismatch".
Note: If equipped.
The air shutoff uses a moving plate to block inlet air to the aftercooler. The engine stops because of the restricted air supply to the combustion chamber. The air shutoff only actuates for the following conditions:
- The Emergency Stop button is pressed.
- An overspeed shutdown occurs.
The air shutoff must be reset before the engine can be restarted.
To reset the air shutoff, turn the reset knob to the "OPEN" position.
Ensure that the air shutoff is reset.
Note: This feature can be enabled or disabled with a Cat ET.
The Cold Cylinder Cutout feature provides the following benefits:
- Reduction of white smoke during cold starting
- Reduction of the duration of advanced timing (cold mode)
- Reduction of ether injection
The ECM automatically turns off one common rail injector at a time during the following occurrences:
- Cold start-up
- Extended time at low idle
The ECM monitors the engine performance to determine if a cylinder is firing. If the cylinder is firing, the ECM activates the common rail injector. If the cylinder is not firing, the common rail injector remains deactivated. This process reduces white smoke.
The following conditions must be met to activate the Cold Cylinder Cutout:
- The Cold Cylinder Cutout parameter is programmed to "ENABLE".
- The jacket water coolant temperature is less than
63 °C (145 °F) .
The Cold Cylinder Cutout strategy is activated under either of the following conditions:
- Ten seconds after the engine reaches the low idle rpm
- Three seconds after ether injection is completed
The following conditions will deactivate the Cold Cylinder Cutout:
- The Cold Cylinder Cutout parameter is programmed to "DISABLED".
- The jacket water coolant temperature is more than
70 °C (158 °F) . - A Cat ET is used for the cold cylinder cutout test.
- The ether injection system is used.
- The coolant temperature sensor has failed.
- The engine is operating at a certain rpm when the Cold Cylinder Cutout is activated. If the engine rpm then varies by more than 50 rpm, the feature is deactivated for 3 seconds. A new engine speed is established when the feature is reactivated.
- The engine is at low idle rpm for 10 seconds. If the engine speed is reduced by more than 50 rpm, the Cold Cylinder Cutout is deactivated for 30 seconds.
Note: If equipped.
The ECM automatically injects ether into the air inlet manifold when the following conditions are met:
- The engine rpm is between 75 and 400 rpm.
- The jacket water coolant temperature is below
30 °C (86 °F) .
The duration of ether injection varies linearly with the jacket water coolant temperature. The duration of ether injection varies within the following range:
- 10 seconds at the maximum temperature of
30 °C (86 °F) - 130 seconds at the minimum temperature of
−40 °C (−40 °F)
The longest duration of ether injection is 130 seconds even if the jacket water coolant temperature is less than
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Temperature of the jacket water and duration of ether injection (Y) Temperature in °C (X) Time in seconds | |
A momentary contact switch is installed on the control panel or the instrument panel. The momentary contact switch enables the operator to inject ether manually under the following conditions:
- The momentary contact switch for the ether injection is activated.
- The engine rpm is more than 75 rpm.
- The jacket water coolant temperature is less than
30 °C (86 °F) .
When the engine is shipped from the factory, an estimate of the engine fuel consumption is programmed into the ECM. The estimate is based on the engine performance specifications. The actual fuel consumption can be determined with a meter that measures the flow of the fuel. Customers are likely to find a slight difference between the estimate of fuel consumption that was programmed and the actual fuel consumption. The customer can use a Cat ET to program the ECM for the actual fuel consumption. A factory level security password is required to change this parameter.
To program the ECM for the actual fuel consumption, change the Fuel Correction Factor that is already programmed into the ECM. The Fuel Correction Factor can be programmed in increments of 0.5 percent between ± 25 percent.
The Cat ET can display the trends of the engine performance. The information can be used to improve the overall performance of the engine. The historical information is stored in a format that can be used to construct histograms. Data is available for the following parameters:
- Engine rpm
- Percent of engine load
- Left side exhaust temperatures
- Right side exhaust temperatures
Incrementing the Hours of the ECM
A new ECM that is installed on an engine can be programmed to display the correct total number of operating hours for that engine. A Cat ET and a factory level security password are required.
Adjusting the Total Fuel Consumption for the ECM
A new ECM that is installed on an engine can be programmed to display the correct total fuel consumption for that engine. A Cat ET and a factory level security password are required.
Flash - Flash is a method of downloading or programming electronic information.
The CAT Data Link Flash provides the capability to flash the software for the engine control with the Cat Data Link.