C7 and C9 Industrial Engines Caterpillar


Configuration Parameters

Usage:

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System configuration parameters 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 machine. 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 lug curve.

"Engine Acceleration Rate"

"Engine Acceleration 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"

"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 Acceleration 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 condition.

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 equipment 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 maintenance intervals and 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 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".

"Exhaust Valve Actuation System Installation Status"

Program the "Exhaust Valve Actuation System Installation Status" to "Installed" if an exhaust brake is installed.

Note: There are two modes of operation for the exhaust brake . The two modes are "Vehicle Brake" and "Overspeed Protection". These modes of operation are selectable via a switch input to the ECM. Both modes of operation have programmable parameters. See "Offset Speed" and "Overspeed Trip".

"Offset Speed"

The exhaust brake will actuate If the engine speed is greater than the sum of the desired speed and the "Offset Speed". This mode of operation is "Vehicle Brake".

"Overspeed Trip"

The exhaust brake will actuate if the engine speed is greater than the "Overspeed Trip" setting. This mode of operation is "Overspeed Protection".

"Auxiliary Press Sensor Installation Status"

Program "Auxiliary 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 Temp Sensor Installation Status"

Program "Auxiliary Temp Enable" to "Installed" if an auxiliary temperature sensor is installed. This will allow the display for the 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 1
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 Governor Primary Mode"  "Speed Control"
"Min/Max" 
"Speed Control"  None 
"Engine Acceleration Rate"  50 to 1000  50  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 
"Throttle Position Sensor"  "Installed"
"Not Installed" 
"Not Installed"  None 
"Maximum Engine Torque Limit"  Software 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"  "No Ether"
"Continuous Flow" 
"No Ether"  None 
"Air Shutoff"  "Enabled"
"Disabled" 
"Disabled"  None 
"Exhaust Valve Actuation System"  "Installed"
"Not Installed" 
"Not Installed"  None 
" Exhaust Offset Speed"  50 to 500  150   None 
"Exhaust Over Speed Trip"   High Idle to "PMS Max"  2800  None 
"Maintenance Indicator Mode"  "OFF"
"Auto Fuel"
"Auto Hour"
"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 On"  "Installed"
"Not Installed" 
"Not Installed"  None 
"Last Tool to change Customer Parameters"  Read Only (1) 
"Last Tool to change System Parameters"  Read Only (1) 
"Auxiliary Temp Sensor Installation Status"  "On"
"Off" 
"Off"  None 
"Auxiliary Press Sensor Installation Status"  "On"
"Off" 
"Off"  None 
"Total Tattletale"  Read Only (1) 
(1) The parameter can only be viewed. No changes are allowed.

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.

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