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2005/02/02 Programming ECM Governor Gain Parameters{1264, 1901} (REHS2566-00)
SMCS - 1264, 1901 i02289473
Engine:
C18 (S/N: CYN1-UP)
C9 (S/N: C9A1-UP)
Introduction
The governor gain parameters are set at the factory. The factory default setting is recommended for most applications. The default settings should
allow the engine to respond quickly to transient load changes. The default settings should allow the engine to remain stable during all operating
conditions. If the factory default setting does not provide satisfactory performance, the governor gain parameters can be adjusted.
Do not perform any procedure in the Special Instruction until you read this information and you understand this information.
Governor Gain Parameters
The parameters in table 1 can be adjusted.
Parameter Valid Range
Governor Gain Factor 0 - 65,535
Governor Minimum Stability Factor 0 - 65,535
Governor Maximum Stability Factor 0 - 65,535
Table 1
Note: No engineering units are associated with the numbers in table 1. The stability factor in engineering units will have the same value for
transient conditions and steady state conditions.
Note: The range of the programmable setting is wide for flexibility. Do not expect to use the whole range. If the programmable setting is greater
than the valid range, the system will revert to the factory default value.
The governor algorithm uses two stability factors:
The minimum stability factor is active under conditions that are close to a steady state.
The maximum stability factor is active under conditions that are more transient in nature.
The Electronic control Module (ECM) will decide one of the following factors that the ECM will use.
The Maximum Stability Factor is Active
If the engine speed is more than 20 rpm from the target speed and either accelerating or decelerating away from the target speed the maximum is
active.
The Minimum Stability Factor is Active
The minimum stability factor has two conditions.
If the engine speed is within 20 rpm of the target speed.
If the engine speed is more than 20 rpm from the target speed and either accelerating or decelerating toward the target speed minimum gain is
active.
Tuning Procedure
1. Turn the Engine Control Switch (ECS) to the COOLDOWN/STOP position. Connect the electronic technician. Ensure that engine overspeed
protection is enabled before you begin the adjustment procedure. Adjusting governor gain parameters without engine overspeed protection
can result in serious engine damage. Ensure that engine overspeed protection is ON. Engine overspeed is configured on the setup screen of
service monitoring system in Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat ET).
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Personal injury or death can result from engine overspeed.
If the engine overspeeds, it can cause injury or parts damage.
The engine should be equipped with a separate shutdown
device, to protect against engine overspeed. Do not use for
emergency shutdown.
2. Start the engine. Ensure that the engine has reached the rated speed.
3. Go to the configuration parameters screen in Cat ET.
Note: No password is required for the adjustment of the governor gain parameters. Enter the new value as you would for the low idle
adjustment.
Note: The value of any of the three gains can be returned to the factory default value by entering a value of 0.
Note: If a value that is greater than 65,535 is entered for the value of any of the three gains the value will be ignored and the gain will return
to the previous value.
4. Within practical limitations, set up the engine and driven equipment in a fashion suitable for a speed governor tuning session. The exact
details will depend on the specific application. A genset would be best with a set of load banks.
5. Perform the desired load change from step 4. Record the response of the engine with the real time graphing feature of Cat ET. You should
record the following parameters:
Desired engine speed
Engine speed
Engine load factor
You can print the generated plots to paper or to a file. Cat ET gives you the option to add notes (such as the gain settings) before you save a
file.
Note: When you go through combinations of the gain values only change one of the gains at a time. Keep a log of the changes and notes on
the effect of change with engine's governing performance.
6. Choose the setting to adjust and enter the new value. Repeat Step 5. Review the results.
Note: Optimum tuning is achieved by a specific combination of values of all three gains. The specific combination is found by moving back
and forth between the three gains in order to "zero in" on the optimum combination of values.
Note: If difficulty is experienced in tuning the governor, restart the tuning procedure by having the stability factors at the same value. This will
establish the values for the proportional gain and the minimum stability factor. When the factors are established you can experiment with the
maximum stability factor in order to achieve a satisfactory transient performance following block load changes. This should be repeated for
small steps, medium steps and large steps in order to ensure the entire performance envelope is identified. The value of the gain factor may
have moderate changes during the transient tuning.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until acceptable engine performance is achieved.
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