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C9 Generator Set Engines
Media Number -SENR9868-06 Publication Date -01/03/2015 Date Updated -21/07/2017

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Electronic Control System Components

SMCS - 1900

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(1) Injection actuation pressure sensor
(2) Speed/timing sensors

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(3) Engine oil pressure sensor
(4) Electronic control module (ECM)

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(5) Coolant temperature sensor
(6) Turbocharger outlet pressure sensor
(7) Inlet air temperature sensor
(8) Atmospheric pressure sensor

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 precisely controlling the injector firing time. Engine rpm is controlled
by adjusting the injection duration. The Electronic Control Module (ECM) energizes the unit injector solenoids
in order to start the injection of fuel. Also, the ECM de-energizes the unit injector solenoids in order to stop the
injection of fuel.

The ECM is the ADEM IV version. The ADEM IV is the fourth generation of ECM in a series. The ECM has a
70 pin connector and a 120 pin connector.

The personality module is used by the ECM to store all the rated information for a particular application. The
personality module can not be replaced physically. The personality module must be flashed with a computer.

The engine uses the following three types of electronic components:

Input component

Control component

Output component

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An input component is one that sends an electrical signal to the ECM of the system. The signal that is sent varies
in either of the following ways:

Voltage

Frequency

Pulse width modulation

The variation of the signal is in response to a change in some specific system of the vehicle. Some specific
examples of an input component are the engine speed-timing sensors and the coolant temperature sensor. The
ECM interprets the signal from the input component as information about the condition, environment, or
operation of the vehicle.

A control component receives the input signals from the input components. 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 group. 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.

As an example, a moving solenoid plunger will perform work. By performing work, the component has
functioned in order to regulate the vehicle.

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:

Improvement in performance

Improvement in fuel consumption

Reduction in emissions levels

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