Throttle Configuration on Perkins Engine (Electronic Service Tool/ EST)

Configure the Engine Throttle

Figure 1.1 - Multi-position Switch (Perkins 1104D)

#Purpose

The Throttle Configuration function allows throttle configurations and arbitration methods to be changed. Up to three throttles can be serviced with this function.

#Accessing

To run Throttle Configuration, select Throttle Configuration from the Service menu. The Throttle Configuration screen will be displayed.

Figure 1.2 - Throttle Configuration

#Screen Layout

The Throttle Configuration screen has the following areas:

Figure 1.3 - Current Throttle Configuration Summary

(1). Tree Area

a). Current Throttle Configuration Summary (refer to Figure 1.3 above) - The Current Throttle Configuration Summary wizard screen provides an overview of the throttle settings and the arbitration method. All of the fields on this screen are read-only with the exception of the Number of Throttles.

b). Throttle #1 - The following Throttle Setup types are available:

Figure 1.4 - Throttle #1

→No Throttle

The No Throttle wizard screen can be used to view and alter current throttle settings.

→Analogue and PWM

The Analogue wizard screen and the PWM wizard screen can be used to view and alter current throttle settings.

→Multi-position Switch

The Multi-position Switch wizard box can be used to select one to four switch inputs for the throttle.

Figure 1.5 - Multi-position Switch (2)

Number of Switch Inputs:

To select the number of switch inputs, use the Number of Switch Input drop-down list. One to four switch inputs are available:

• One switch input = Two physical positions
• Two switch inputs = Four physical positions
• Three switch inputs = Eight physical positions
• Four switch inputs = 16 physical positions 

Figure 1.6 - Number of Switch Inputs (2)

c). Throttle #2 - Displayed only if more than one throttle exists.

d). Arbitration Method Setup - Displayed only if more than one throttle exists.

The Arbitration Method Setup screen allows arbitration methods for the throttles to be changed. This screen will only display if more than one throttle available.

Three possible Arbitration Methods are available:

→Manual

→Summing - The ECM uses the sum of the throttle values.

→Largest Wins - The ECM uses the largest throttle value. 

Figure 1.7 - Largest Wins

(2). Wizard Area

The wizard area is located on the right side (below) of the screen. Here, Throttle Configuration information can be viewed and altered. Each area in the tree area has a corresponding screen in the wizard area.

The buttons available in the wizard area are:

• <Back - Click to return to the previous screen
• Next> - Click to display the next screen on the list
• Submit - Click to submit the configuration and arbitration chances to the ECM. This button is disabled when the screen is in read-only mode. 

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