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tm1667 - 270LC Excavator Operation and Tests

Engine and Pump Controller Circuit Theory of Operation

Engine and Pump Controller Circuit Theory of Operation

The engine and pump controller (EPC) A2 monitors and controls engine speed and all digging functions, propel functions,
hydraulic pump functions, and pilot functions.

The EPC applies service codes from EPC pins B8, B15, and B16 to diagnostic connector X1 for analysis of hydraulic and
electrical systems by the diagnostic computer.

ENGINE CONTROL CIRCUITS

Engine Speed Control

The engine speed control circuits monitor and adjust the engine speed to match the operating modes selected. The engine and
pump controller (EPC) monitors the engine speed via signals from the engine speed sensor (B16) applied to EPC pins B6 and
B13. The EPC controls the engine speed by sending rotation control signals to the engine control (EC) motor (M2) from pins
A12, A24, A25, and A26. The EC motor is mechanically linked to the engine throttle linkage. As the motor rotates, the engine
throttle linkage is moved, changing the engine speed. The engine control (EC) sensor (B17) provides a signal to EPC at pin D15
indicating the amount of EC motor rotation.

When the engine is started, the dig hydraulic work mode is selected by logic circuit in the monitor controller. Each time work
mode select switch is pushed a different work mode is selected (Dig, Grading, Precision, and Attachment).

Operating mode selection signals from the monitor controller and display are applied to EPC pins B11, D3, D4, D5, and D6. The
combination of signals instructs the EPC which mode has been selected. When an operating mode is changed, the EPC causes
the EC motor to rotate, changing the engine speed. When the engine speed matches the requirement for the mode selected, the
EC motor stops rotating and the engine speed remains constant. If another mode is selected, the process is repeated until the
engine speed has changed to match the new mode speed requirement.

Auto A/I Idle Mode

An RPM dial is provided to vary engine speed to any speed between slow idle and fast idle if E or HP modes do not provide a
speed adequate to the job. Each time the engine is started, the EPC automatically activates the idle mode to run the engine at
the engine RPM dial setting.

When the auto idle mode is activated by the auto idle switch, a signal from the monitor controller is applied to EPC pin D6
informing the EPC that auto idle is selected. With auto idle selected, mode switches E and HP control engine speed during
machine operation. However, if a hydraulic function is not used for more than 4 seconds, the EPC automatically reduces the
engine speed to auto idle.

Learning Switch (S16)

If the engine and pump controller or EC sensor is changed, the EPC learning sequence must be activated the next time engine
is started. The learning switch activates the EPC learning sequence by applying a ground to EPC pin B5. When the switch is
activated, the slow idle engine speed is registered in the EPC memory. After maximum power engine speed is stored in EPC
memory, the EPC calculates the economy mode (E) speed as a percentage of the slow idle speed.

HYDRAULIC CONTROL CIRCUITS

The hydraulic control circuits consist of pressure sensors and switches, proportional control solenoids, and power boost switch.
The EPC utilizes input signals from the pressure sensors and switches to monitor the machine hydraulic functions. It then
controls the propel speed, relief valve pressure, pump swash, and arm regenerative functions by sending control signals to the
propel speed, power boost, speed sense, and arm regenerative proportional solenoids.

These circuits control the hydraulic functions of the machine at the same time the EPC is controlling engine speed to provide
maximum machine quickness and productivity for the load conditions and operating mode selected.

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