14H Motor Grader ASE00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 31276C Engine (SEBP3328 - 57) - Document Structure
14H Motor Grader ASE00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 31276C Engine (SEBP3328 - 57) - Document Structure
14H Motor Grader ASE00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 31276C Engine (SEBP3328 - 57) - Document Structure
Systems Operation
3176C and 3196 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -SENR9528-03 Publication Date -01/03/2003 Date Updated -19/03/2003
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The electronic control system is integrally designed into the engine's fuel system and the engine's air inlet and
exhaust system in order to electronically control the fuel delivery and the injection timing. The electronic
control system provides increased timing control and fuel air ratio control in comparison to conventional
mechanical engines. Injection timing is achieved by precise control of injector firing time, and engine rpm is
controlled by adjusting the firing duration. The Engine Control Module (ECM) energizes the solenoid in the
unit injector in order to start the injection of fuel. Also, the ECM de-energizes the unit injector solenoids in
order to stop injection of fuel. Refer to the Systems Operation, "Fuel System" topic for a complete
explanation of the fuel injection process.
Inputs
Controls
Outputs
An input component is one that sends an electrical signal to the ECM. The signal that is sent varies in one of
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Voltage
Frequency
Pulse width
The variation of the signal is in response to a change in some specific system of the vehicle. The engine
control module sees the input sensor signal as information about the condition, environment, or operation of
the vehicle.
A control component (ECM) receives the input signals. Electronic circuits inside the control component
evaluate the signals from the input components. These electronic circuits also supply electrical energy to the
output components of the system. The electrical energy that is supplied to the output components is based on
predetermined combinations of input signal values.
An output component is one that is operated by a control module. The output component receives electrical
energy from the control component. The output component uses that electrical energy in one of two ways.
The output component can use that electrical energy in order to perform work. The output component can use
that electrical energy in order to provide information.
1. As an example, a moving solenoid plunger will perform work. By performing work, the component has
functioned in order to regulate the vehicle.
2. As an example, a dash panel light or an alarm will provide information to the operator of the vehicle.
These electronic components provide the ability to electronically control the engine operation. Engines with
electronic controls offer the following advantages:
Improved performance
Table 1
Electrical Connectors and Functions
Connector Function
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