PLATE AND RECTIFIER ASSEM. 2P1719 - Caterpillar

C-10 (8YS),
C-12 (9NS) Truck EnginesThe following is a list of new features and changes for the latest software release on the above truck engines. The software can be identified by release date "OCT97" using a Caterpillar electronic service tool. Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat ET) version 2.1 (or later) or Electronic Control Analyzer Programmer (ECAP) Service Program Module (SPM) NEXG4522, Version 2.1 must be installed in order to use the new customer programmable parameters. A complete listing of the OCT97 FLASH files can be obtained using the Caterpillar FIND system (search document types: FLASH; keywords: C-10 OR C-12). The OCT97 engine software is factory installed effective with C-10 (8YS469) and C-12 (9NS766) Truck Engines. When updating an older engine with OCT97 software, be sure to explain the new features and changes to the customers so that they can make the correct programming selections for their particular operation.
FEATURES
1. Economy Model Vehicle Speed Limit (VSL) Reward
This feature provides driver incentive, which is an increased vehicle speed limit, for engine operation which matches or exceeds owner expectation. Owner specification targets for engine speed, vehicle speed, shifting technique, load demand during acceleration, and idle time are inputs set with Fleet Information Software (FIS), version 3.0 or greater. The Engine Control Module (ECM) will calculate an actual average and will compare to the owner specification targets to determine if a reward is justified. Operator review is also available via Caterpillar Driver Information Display (Cat ID), version 1.5 or greater, and will provide reward status, actual score, target score, and the status of each specified parameter to inform the operator where additional effort may be needed.
2. Multi-Torque Rating Display On Service Tools
When communicating with a multi-torque rated engine, the Cat ET and ECAP service tools will display both torque ratings for improved clarification of a multi-torque rating loaded into an ECM.
3. Support For Eaton AutoShift Transmission
The OCT97 truck engine software is compatible with the Eaton AutoShift transmission. The use of a SAE J1939 ECM is required to utilize the data link necessary for communication between the engine and transmission ECMs.
4. Injector Codes Now Required On C-10 And C-12 Engines
With the introduction of the 1998 emissions family of engines, injector codes are required for the C-10 (8YS) and C-12 (9NS) Truck Engines. This process is identical to that which has been used on the 3406E since 1994. The injector codes are four digit codes that are stamped on the solenoid of each C-10 and C-12 injector. These codes must be programmed using a Caterpillar service tool to avoid a "253-02" Check Customer or System Parameters fault.