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Fuel Injection
The ECM controls the amount of fuel that is injected by varying the signals to the injectors. The injectors will deliver fuel only if the injector solenoid is energized. The ECM sends a high-voltage signal to the solenoid. This high-voltage signal energizes the solenoid. By controlling the timing and the duration of the high-voltage signal, the ECM can control injection timing and the ECM can control the amount of fuel that is injected.Once the ECM determines the amount of fuel that is required, the ECM must determine the timing of the fuel injection. The ECM determines the TOP CENTER position of each cylinder from the engine speed/timing sensor signal. The ECM determines when fuel injection should occur relative to the top center position and the ECM provides the signal to the injector at the desired time. The ECM adjusts timing for optimum engine performance, for optimum fuel economy, and for optimum control of white smoke.Programmable Parameters
Certain parameters that affect the engine operation may be changed with the Cat® Electronic Technician (ET). The parameters are stored in the ECM, and some parameters are protected from unauthorized changes by passwords.Passwords
Several system configuration parameters and most logged events are protected by factory passwords. Factory passwords are available only to Caterpillar dealers. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Factory Passwords" for additional information.Dynamic Gas Blending (DGB)
The DGB engine automatically adjusts to changes in incoming gas fuel quality and pressure allowing diesel engines to run on a wide variety of fuels. The engine has electrical protection that protects the engine from an abnormal combustion event such as detonation or knock that may occur as a result of blending natural gas. To maintain detonation protection and engine life, it is necessary to regulate the flow of gaseous fuel. Through continuous engine monitoring, the DGB engine achieves maximum substitution of gaseous fuel while maintaining engine life.The key components of the DGB engine electrical and protection systems are:
A5:E4 Engine ECM
A6:E5 Gas ECM
In Cylinder Pressure Sensors (ICPS)
Gas Admission Valves (GAVs)
Gas Shut Off Valve (GSOV)Engine Control Module (ECM)
All engine functions are controlled by an integrated A5:E4 ECM. The ECM monitors the status of the various systems and displays the system operating values. The ECM uses these same values to generate alarms and shutdowns to protect the engine.The ECM provides the basic principles for:
Engine speed governing
Monitoring and protection
Diagnostic codesGas ECM
In addition to the A5:E4 ECM the engine employs an A6:E5 gas ECM. The gas ECM controls the following:
In Cylinder Pressure Sensors (ICPS)
Gas Admission Valve (GAV)
Gas Shut Off Valve (GSOV)The gas ECM has responsibility for monitoring the engine In Cylinder Pressure Sensors (ICPS) and to detect any abnormal conditions within the combustion of an individual cylinder.Cylinder pressure levels are always being monitored for abnormal conditions. When abnormal conditions are detected that indicate premature ignition or detonation has occurred, the gas ECM will notify the engine ECM via the local CAN B Data Link. The engine ECM will take action to mitigate the abnormal conditions which may include altering the gas substitution ratio, advancing or retarding timing controls, or disabling gas blending.The gas ECM receives inputs from the following components:
CAN local data link
ICPS
Camshaft position sensor #1 and crankshaft position sensor #1
Gas pressure and temperature sensorsThe gas ECM receives and communicates these inputs to the engine ECM via the Local CAN B data link.In Cylinder Pressure Sensor (ICPS)
An ICPS is installed into each cylinder head and replaces the detonation sensors typically seen on engines operating on a gaseous fuel supply. The ICPS will actively measure cylinder pressure and provide a feedback signal to the ICPS ECM to determine cylinder health and efficiency.The ICPS connector style is a press-fit "Hirschmann connector" which is unique from other styles of sensor connectors found on Cat engines and equipment. Due to the type of connection found at the sensor adapter harness at the ICPS, it is not possible to accurately measure resistance or create short circuits. Exchanging the adapter harness with another harness from a known good cylinder may be necessary for troubleshooting purposes.Gas Admission Valve (GAV)
The GAV is a solenoid operated, mechanically actuated fuel valve that is mounted in a manifold above each bank of cylinder heads. The GAV is connected to the engine intake manifold runner via a fuel line which delivers fuel to the intake stream per cylinder upon command from the GAV ECM. Each valve is individually controlled which allows dynamic control of each cylinder based on ICPS feedback.Gas Shut Off Valve (GSOV)
The GSOV is a solenoid operated, mechanically actuated valve that is used to isolate or allow gaseous fuel to enter the downstream fuel train. When conditions to enable gas blending have been met, the GSOV receives power, enabling fuel flow. When blending mode is not active or disabled, the GSOV will be closed.