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Safety Section
Engine Electronics
All grounds sho
uldbetightandfreeofcorrosion.The
engine alternator must be grounded to the negative
“-” battery terminal with a wire that is adequate to
handle the ful
l charging current of the alternator.
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Engine Electronics
Tampering with the electronic system installation
or the OEM wir
ing installation can be dangerous
and could result in personal injury or death and/or
engine damage.
This engine has a comprehensive, programmable
Engine Monitoring System. The Electronic Control
Module (ECM
) has the ability to monitor the engine
operating conditions. If any of the engine parameters
extend outside an allowable range, the ECM will
initiate a
n immediate action.
The following actions are available for engin e
monitorin
g control: WARNING, DERATE, and
SHUTDOWN. These engine monitoring modes have
the ability to limit engine speed and/or the engine
power.
•
Engine Coolant Temperature
•
Engine Oil Pressure
•
Engine Spe
ed
•
Fuel Temperature
•
Intake Manifold Air Temperature
•
System Vol
tage
The Engine Monitoring package can vary for different
engine mo
dels and different engine applications.
However, the monitoring system and the engine
monitoring control will be similar for all engines.
Note: Many of the engine control systems and display
modules that are available for Perkins Engines will
work in un
ison with the Engine Monitoring System.
Together, the two controls will provide the engine
monitoring function for the specific engine application.
Refer to
the Electronic Troubleshooting Manual for
more information on the Engine Monitoring System.
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