RING-RETAINING 6V8757 - Caterpillar

The engine is designed for electronic control of most engine operating functions. The electronic system consists of the following components: Electronic Control Module (ECM), Integrated Sensing Module (ISM), wiring harness, switches, sensors, fuel injectors, and fuel actuator. The engine ECM receives information from the sensors, the switches, and the ISM. The ISM receives information from the exhaust port temperatures and the detonation sensors. The engine ECM processes the information that is collected in order to decide on control of the engine. By altering the fuel delivery with the fuel injectors, the engine ECM controls the speed and the power that is produced by the engine.Electronic Controls
Electronic Control Module
The ECM consists of two main components, the control computer (hardware) and the flash file (software). The control computer consists of a microprocessor and electronic circuitry. The flash file contains the engine's operational characteristics. The operating maps influence the engine's performance.Integrated Sensing Module
The ISM consists of two main components, the control computer (hardware) and the flash file. The control computer consists of a microprocessor and of electronic circuitry. The flash file contains the engines operational characteristics. The operating maps influence the option for gas blending.Engine Governor
The engine ECM governs engine speed. The engine ECM and the flash file work together by controlling the amount of fuel that is delivered by the injectors. Desired engine rpm is determined by the throttle position sensor signal and certain sensor readings. Actual engine rpm is monitored by the engine speed/timing sensor.Fuel Injection
The engine ECM controls the timing and the duration of the fuel that is injected. The engine ECM varies the signals to the fuel injectors. Fuel is injected only while an injector solenoid is energized by a 105 volt signal from the engine ECM. The timing of the injection signal determines the engine timing. The length of the injection signal determines engine speed.Injection timing depends on the desired engine rpm and load. The ECM detects the top center of each cylinder. The ECM sends an injection signal at the desired time.Cold Mode Operation
Cold mode operation automatically stops fuel injection to cylinders that are not firing. Cold mode operation has the following benefits: increased startability, reduced warm-up period and reduced white smoke. Cold mode is activated whenever the engine coolant temperature falls below a predetermined value.