WASHER 9R1726 - Caterpillar

System Operation Description:The loadshare unit provides the throttle signal and the droop signal to the Electronic Control Module (ECM). The output for rated speed is a pulse width modulated signal (PWM) at a constant frequency. The speed signal varies with the position of the speed adjust potentiometer. The output for droop is a PWM signal at a constant frequency. The droop signal varies with the position of the droop adjust potentiometer. The output signal is referred to as a duty cycle or as a PWM signal. The output signal is expressed as a percentage between 0 and 100 percent for the speed adjust and a percentage between 0 and 10 percent for the droop adjust.The ECM calculates the desired engine rpm from the rated speed signal and the droop signal. The rated speed signal is valid when the duty cycle is in the range of 5 to 95 percent. If the ECM determines that the rated speed signal is invalid, the engine rpm will be set to the programmed low idle.Note: Desired speed can be adjusted from 1369 to 1945 rpm for a 60 Hz system and from 1141 to 1621 rpm for a 50 Hz system.The droop signal is valid when the duty cycle is in the range of 15 to 85 percent. If the ECM determines that the droop signal is invalid, the engine will run with NO droop which is referred to as Isochronous Mode. Some of these load sharing units cannot provide a signal until the engine is running. In these cases, troubleshooting should be performed while the engine is running.
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Note: The Engine Control Switch (ECS) is mounted within an instrument panel that is located on the right side of the engine. The ECS is locked into the AUTO position with a pin. The pin must be removed in order to perform this test. After performing this test, ensure that the ECS is placed in the AUTO position and that the locking pin has been reinstalled.Test Step 1. Check for Connector Damage.
Turn the Engine Control Switch (ECS) to the OFF/RESET position.
Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position.
Thoroughly inspect the ECM connectors J1/P1 and J2/P2. Inspect all of the other connectors. Refer to the diagnostic functional test Troubleshooting, "Inspecting Electrical Connectors" for details.
Perform a 45 N (10 lb) pull test on each of the wires in the ECM connector that are associated with the circuit.
Check the ECM connector (allen head screw) for the proper torque of 6.0 N m (55 lb in).
Check the customer connector (allen head screw) for the proper torque of 2.25 0.25 N m (20 2 lb in).
Check the harness and the wiring for abrasion and pinch points.Expected Result:All connectors, pins, and sockets are coupled and/or inserted, and the harness and wiring should be free of corrosion, of abrasion or of pinch points.Results:
OK - The connectors and wiring are okay. Proceed to test step 2.
Not OK - The connectors and/or wiring are not okay.Repair: Repair the connectors