b. Press the “Browse” button in order to select the
part number of the flash file that will be
programmed into the ECM.
c. When the correct flash file is selected, press
the “Open” button.
d. Verify that the “File Values” match the
application. If the “File Values” do not match the
application, search for the correct flash file.
e. When the correct flash file is selected, press
the “Begin Flash” button.
f. The electronic service tool will indicate when
flash programming has been successfully
completed.
6. If the engine rating is being changed, factory
passwords must be obtained before the flash file
will be accepted.
7. Access the “Configuration” screen under the
“Service” menu in order to determine the
parameters that require programming. Look under
the “Tattletale” column. All of the parameters
should have a tattletale of 1 or more. If a
parameter has a tattletale of 0, program that
parameter.
8. Start the engine and check for proper operation.
Check that there are no active diagnostic codes.
““WinFlash”” Error Messages
If any error messages are displayed during flash
programming, click on the “Cancel” button in order to
stop the process. Access the information about the
“ECM Summary” under the “Information” menu.
Ensure that you are programming the correct flash
file for your engine.
If a 630-2 or 268-2 diagnostic trouble code is
displayed after flash programming, a required
parameter is missing. Program the missing
parameter.
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ECM Software - Install
(Dosing Control Unit (DCU))
Flash Programming – A method of loading a flash
file into the Electronic Control Module (ECM)
The electronic service tool is used to install a flash
file into the ECM. The flash programming transfers
the flash file from the PC to the ECM.
Flash Programming a Reset File
Note: The reset file resets the learn values from the
old DEF pump. Perform this procedure if the DEF
pump has been replaced. To update the DCU
software, proceed to “Flash Programming a Flash
File”.
1. Obtain the part number for the new flash file.
Note: If the part number for the flash file is not
available, use “PTMI” on the Perkins secured web
site.
Note: The engine serial number must be available to
search for the part number of the flash file.
2. Connect the electronic service tool to the
diagnostic connector.
3. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position. Do not start
the engine.
4. Select “WinFlash” from the “Utilities” menu on the
electronic service tool.
Note: If “WinFlash” will not communicate with the
ECM, refer to Troubleshooting, “Electronic Service
Tool Does Not Communicate”.
5. Flash program the reset file into the DCU.
a. Select the “Diesel Exhaust Fluid Controller”
under the “Detected ECMs” .
b. Press the “Browse” button and select “Rest
File” .
c. When the correct flash file is selected, press
the “Open” button.
d. Verify that the “File Values” match the
application. If the “File Values” do not match the
application, search for the correct flash file.
e. When the correct flash file is selected, press
the “Begin Flash” button.
f. The electronic service tool will indicate when
flash programming has been successfully
completed.
g. Click the “Exit” button.
6. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position. Wait for at
least 2 minutes for the application to fully power
down.
7. Proceed to “Flash Programming a Flash File” to
install the DCU software.
Flash Programming a Flash File
1. Obtain the part number for the new flash file.
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