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C13, C15, and C18 Generator Set Engines
Media Number - SENR9706- 05 Publication Date - 01/10/2013 Date Updated - 16/10/2013
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System Configuration Parameters

SMCS - 1901
System configuration parameters are parameters that affect emissions and power of the engine
applications. Default values for the parameters are programmed at the factory. Some parameters may
be changed by the customer in order to suit the needs of the specific application. System
configuration parameters consist of "Selected Engine Rating Parameters", "Electronic Control
Module (ECM) Identification Parameters", "Security Access Parameters", "Engine/Gear
Parameters", "I/O Configuration Parameters" and "System Parameters". The "ECM Identification
Parameters" must be programmed if the ECM is replaced and/or if you reprogram the engine rating.
If a new personality module is flashed, it is not necessary to reprogram the "ECM Identification
Parameters". Proper values for these parameters are available on the electronic service tool. Certain
configuration parameters are also stamped on the engine information plate.
Note: If the parameters that are protected with the factory passwords are changed, the Caterpillar
warranty may be voided.
Parameter Descriptions
"Rating Configuration"
The "Rating Configuration" is defined by the performance maps in the software.
"Rated Real Genset Power"
The output power of the engine in kilowatts
"Rated Apparent Power"
The kVA rating of the engine
"Rating Number"
The "Rating Number" corresponds to the selected set of performance maps for the application. This
selected set of performance maps comes out of several unique sets of maps that may be resident in
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the flash file. The dealer and/or the OEM will need to select the appropriate rating tier, if more than
one rating tier is present. The rating tier is A through E.
"Engine Serial Number"
Program the "Engine Serial Number" to match the engine serial number that is stamped on the
engine information plate. If the ECM is replaced, the engine serial number from the engine
information plate must be programmed into the new ECM.
"Equipment ID"
"Equipment ID" allows the customer to enter a description into the ECM in order to identify the
equipment. A maximum of 17 characters may be entered in the field. This parameter is only for
reference by the customer. This parameter is not required.
"Personality Module Part Number"
The "Personality Module Part Number" is the part number in the Caterpillar system that indicates the
software version that currently resides in the engine ECM.
"Personality Module Release Date"
The "Personality Module Release Date" is the date of release for the software in the personality
module.
"ECM Serial Number"
The "ECM Serial Number" is stored in the memory of the ECM. The "ECM Serial Number" can be
accessed by the use of the service tool.
"Total Tattletale"
The "Total Tattletale" parameter counts the number of changes to system parameters.
"Low Idle Speed (optional)"
"Low Idle Speed" is the minimum allowable operating speed for the engine.
"Engine Acceleration Rate"
"Engine Acceleration Rate" is the maximum ramp rate in order to reach desired engine speed.
"Engine Speed Droop"
The "Engine Speed Droop" determines the change in the reduction of engine speed at full load from
the engine speed at no load. Droop can be adjusted for stability of engines with different rates of
speed changes. "Engine Speed Droop" allows the operator to equalize the load between engines that
are operating in parallel.
"Droop Mode Selection"
"Droop Mode Selection" allows the customer to select either droop or isochronous mode.
"Governor Gain Factor"
The "Governor Gain Factor" is a parameter that is used in determining the engine's rate of response
to an engine load.
"Governor Minimum Stability Factor"
"Governor Minimum Stability Factor" functions in order to eliminate steady state speed error. The
parameter is used by the ECM when the steady state speed error is less than 20 rpm.
"Governor Maximum Stability Factor"
"Governor Maximum Stability Factor" functions in order to eliminate steady state speed error. The
parameter is used by the ECM when the steady state speed error is greater than 20 rpm.
"FLS" (Full Load Setting)
"FLS" is a number that represents the adjustment to the fuel system that was made at the factory in
order to fine tune the fuel system. The correct value for this parameter is stamped on the engine
information plate. Factory passwords are required.
"FTS" (Full Torque Setting)
"FTS" is similar to "FLS". Factory passwords are required.
"Injector Codes"
Note: The injector codes are not part of the "Configuration" screen on the electronic service tool.
"Injector Codes Calibration" can be found under "Calibrations" in the "Service" menu on the
electronic service tool.
The injector code is a number that is found on each of the unit injectors. The ECM uses this number
to compensate for manufacturing variations between individual injectors. If you replace any of the
unit injectors, you must reprogram the code for the new injectors. Also, if you replace the ECM, you
must reprogram all of the injector codes.
"Customer Password # 1"
This parameter allows the customer to lock out certain parameters by entering a password. Customer
passwords must be used to unlock any parameters that are protected by customer passwords before
the parameter can be changed. Factory passwords are required if this password is lost.
This parameter allows the customer to lock out certain parameters by entering a password. Customer
passwords must be used to unlock any parameters that are protected by customer passwords before
the parameter can be changed. Factory passwords are required if this password is lost.
Parameter Table
Table 1
System Configuration Parameters

Required
Parameter Available Range or Options Default
Password
Selected Engine Ratings
Low Emissions or Low "Brake
Rated Power Read Only (1)
"Rating Configuration" Specific Fuel Consumption
(BSFC)"
"Rated Real Genset Power" Rated Power Read Only (1)
Kilowatts (if applicable)
"Rated Apparent Genset Rated Power Read Only (1)

Kilowatts (if applicable)
Power"
"Rated Standby Genset Read Only (1)
Software Dependent
Power"
Read Only (1)
"Rated Frequency" Software Dependent
"Rating Number" Software Dependent None

Read Only (1)
"Rated Engine Speed" Software Dependent
"ECM Identification Parameters"

"Engine Serial Number" 0XX00000 or XXX00000 Blank Factory
"Equipment ID" 17 alphanumeric characters Blank Customer
"Personality Module Read Only (1)
Software Dependent
Description"
"Personality Module Part Read Only (1)
Software Dependent
Number"
"Personality Module Release Read Only (1)
Software Dependent
Date"
Read Only (1)
"ECM Serial Number" Hardware Dependent Blank
"Security Access Parameters"

Read Only (1)
Total Tattletale 0 to 65535 0
"Engine/Gear Parameters"
600 to 1200 rpm 1200 Customer

5 - 2000 rpm/sec 500 Customer
"Engine Speed Droop" 0.0 - 8.0 % "0.0 %" Customer

"Droop/Isochronous Switch
"Enabled" or "Disabled" "Enabled" Customer
Enable (optional)"
"Droop Mode Selection" "Droop" or "Isochronous" "Droop" Customer
Software
"Governor Gain Factor" 0 - 40,000 Customer
dependent
"Governor Minumum Software
0 - 40,000 Customer
Stability Factor" dependent
"Governor Maximum
0 - 40,000 "Enabled" Customer
Stability Factor"
"Ether Control" "Enabled" or "Disabled" "Disabled" Customer
"Exhaust Temperature "Not
"Installed" or "Not Installed" Customer
Sensor (opt.)" Installed"
"Engine Oil Temperature "Not
"Installed" or "Not Installed" Customer
Sensor (opt.)" Installed"
Software
"High Altitude" "Enabled" or "Disabled" Customer
dependent
"System Parameters"
"FLS" Programmed at the Factory Factory
"FTS" Programmed at the Factory Factory
"Passwords"
"Customer Password #1" 8 alphanumeric characters Blank Customer
"Customer Password #2" 8 alphanumeric characters Blank Customer
(1) This parameter can be viewed only. No changes are allowed.
Parameter Worksheet
Table 2
Parameter Worksheet
Engine Parameters
"Personality Module Part Number"
"Personality Module Release Date"
"Equipment ID"
"ECM Serial Number"
"FLS"
"FTS"
"Total Tattletale"
"Engine Speed Droop"
"Droop/Isochronous Switch Status (optional)"
"Droop Mode Selection"
"Governor Gain Factor"
"Governor Minumum Stability Factor"
"Governor Maximum Stability Factor"
"Ether Control Status"
"Exhaust Temperature Sensor Status (opt.)"
"Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Status (opt.)"
"High Altitude Pressure"
Information from Engine Information Plate
"FLS"
"FTS"
Injector Codes
Injector Code (1)
Injector Code (2)
Injector Code (3)
Injector Code (4)
Injector Code (5)
Injector Code (6)
Note: Compare the FLS and the FTS from the ECM with the values that are listed on the Engine
Information Plate. The FLS and the FTS should only be changed because of a mechanical change in
the engine. The use of the wrong parameters could cause damage to the engine. The use of the wrong
parameters may also void the Caterpillar warranty.
Monitoring System
The monitoring system determines the level of action that is taken by the ECM in response to a
condition that can damage the engine. When any of these conditions occur, the appropriate event
code will trip. The following table represents the conditions that are monitored and the
programmable trip points for each of the conditions:
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Table 3
Default Customer with Cat ET

Monitored Parameter
Derate Warning Derate Shutdown
Warning Shutdown
Low Engine Oil

E360-1 E360-3
Pressure
Action On On On/Off
rpm rpm kPa
kPa
21.6 500 21.6

500
21.6 600 21.6

600
Trip point (kPa)
43.2 750 35.1
750
205.2 1400 170

1400
205.2 2100 170

2100
Trip delay (seconds)

30 2 0-30
70
Reset hysteresis Latched
(kPa)
Reset delay 20 Latched

(seconds)
10 seconds after engine is running

Trip delay at start-up
(seconds)
Security level 3 4
Rate of Derate
(percent per second)
Maximum Derate
(percent)
High Altitude (low atmospheric pressure)
Table 4

Monitored Parameter Derate Shutdown Warning Derate Shutdown
Warning
E009-2 E009-2
High Altitude
On/Off
Action On
Trip point (kPa) 92.5 55-98
Trip delay (seconds) 0

Reset hysteresis (kPa) 0
Reset delay (seconds) 0
0
(seconds)
Security level 3
Rate of Derate (percent
3
per second)
Maximum Derate
35
(percent)
High Coolant Temperature
Table 5

Monitored
Parameter
Shutdown Warning Derate Shutdown

Warning Derate
High Coolant E361-1 E361-1 E361-2

E361-2 E361-3 E361-3
Temperature
On/Off On/Off
Action On Off On On/Off
Trip point (degrees 90-103 90-107

103 105 106 90-107
celsius)
Trip delay
5 5 20
(seconds)
Reset hysteresis 2
Latched
(degrees celsius)
Reset delay
4 20 Latched
(seconds)
180 seconds after engine is running
Trip delay at start-
up (seconds)
Security level 3 1 3
Rate of Derate
(percent per 1
second)
Degree Max
Maximum Derate celsius
(percent)
12.5
107
25.0
108
High Inlet Manifold Air Temperature
Table 6
Monitored Parameter
Derate Shutdown Warning Derate Shutdown
Warning
High Inlet Manifold Air E368-1

E368-1
Temperature
Action On On/Off
Trip point (degrees

75
celsius)
Trip delay (seconds) 4 1-30
Reset hysteresis (degrees
2
celsius)
Trip delay at start-up 180 seconds after engine is
(seconds) running
Security level 3
per second)
Maximum Derate
(percent)
Overspeed
Table 7
Default
Customer with Cat ET
Monitored Parameter
Shutdown
Warning Derate Warning Derate Shutdown
E362-1 E362-3
Overspeed E362-3
On On
Action On/Off
1200-2400
Trip point (rpm) 2200 2300
Trip delay (seconds) 0.6 0 0-5

Latched
Reset Hysteresis (rpm) 200
0.6 Latched
Reset delay (seconds)

0
(seconds)
Security level 4 3
Low Fuel Pressure
Table 8

Monitored Parameter Derate Shutdown Warning Derate Shutdown
Warning
Low Fuel Pressure E198-1 E198-1

Action On On/Off
rpm kPa
350
500
390
980
Trip point (kPa)
400
1100
400
2300
410
2600

Reset hysteresis (kPa) 50
Trip delay at start-up 60 seconds after engine is running

(seconds)
Security level 3
per second)
Maximum Derate
(percent)
High Fuel Pressure
Table 9

Monitored Parameter Warning
High Fuel Pressure E096-1 E096-1

Action On On/Off
rpm kPa
759
500
Trip point (kPa) 794

2000

50
Reset hysteresis (kPa)
Trip delay at start-up 60 seconds after engine is running

(seconds)
Security level 3
per second)
Maximum Derate
(percent)
High Fuel Temperature
Table 10
Default
Customer with Cat ET
Monitored Parameter
Derate
Shutdown Warning Derate Shutdown
Warning
E363-1
High Fuel Temperature E363-1
Action On On/Off
Trip point (degrees
80 65-85
celsius)

2
celsius)
180 seconds after engine is

running
(seconds)
Security level 3

per second)
Maximum Derate
(percent)
Low Coolant Temperature
Table 11
Monitored Parameter
Warning
Low Coolant Temperature E199-1

E199-1
Action On On/Off
Trip point (degrees
24 17-29
celsius)
2
celsius)

600 seconds after ECM power
Trip delay at start-up up. (1)
(seconds)
Security level 3
per second)
Maximum Derate
(percent)
(1) The "Low Coolant Temperature " monitoring will not wait in order for the engine to start running. The "Trip Delay"
start-up begins when the ECM powers up. For generator set engines, low coolant temperature may indicate that a
jacket water heater may not be functioning.
High Engine Oil Temperature with Optional Sensor
Table 12
Monitored Parameter
Warning
High Engine Oil E197-1

E197-3 E197-1 E197-3
Temperature
Action On Off On/Off On/Off
Trip point (degrees
110 115 85-120 85-120
celsius)
Trip delay (seconds) 10 10 1-60 1-60
2 Latched
celsius)
Reset delay (seconds) 5 Latched
180
(seconds)
Security level 3 3

per second)
Maximum Derate
(percent)
High Exhaust Temperature with Optional Sensor
Table 13
Monitored Parameter
Warning
High Exhaust E194-1

E194-1
Temperature
Action On On/Off
Trip point (degrees 600-900
800
celsius)
10
celsius)
180
(seconds)
Security level 3
per second)
Maximum Derate
(percent)
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System Configuration Parameters

The "Rating Configuration" is defined by the performance maps in the software.

"Rated Real Genset Power"

The output power of the engine in kilowatts

"Rated Apparent Power"

The kVA rating of the engine

"Engine Serial Number"

"Personality Module Part Number"

"Personality Module Release Date"

"ECM Serial Number"

"Low Idle Speed (optional)"

"Engine Acceleration Rate"

"Engine Speed Droop"

"Droop Mode Selection"

"Governor Gain Factor"

"Governor Minimum Stability Factor"

"Governor Maximum Stability Factor"

"FLS" (Full Load Setting)

"FTS" (Full Torque Setting)

"FTS" is similar to "FLS". Factory passwords are required.

"Customer Password # 1"

"Customer Password # 2"

System Configuration Parameters

"Rated Apparent Genset Rated Power Read Only (1)

"Rating Number" Software Dependent None

"ECM Identification Parameters"

"Security Access Parameters"

"Engine Acceleration Rate"

"Engine Speed Droop" 0.0 - 8.0 % "0.0 %" Customer

parameters may also void the Caterpillar warranty.

Low Engine Oil Pressure

Default Customer with Cat ET

Low Engine Oil

21.6 500 21.6

21.6 600 21.6

205.2 1400 170

205.2 2100 170

Trip delay (seconds)

Reset delay 20 Latched

10 seconds after engine is running

High Altitude (low atmospheric pressure)

Default Customer with Cat ET

Trip point (kPa) 92.5 55-98

Trip delay (seconds) 0

High Coolant Temperature

Default Customer with Cat ET

Shutdown Warning Derate Shutdown

High Coolant E361-1 E361-1 E361-2

Trip point (degrees 90-103 90-107

High Inlet Manifold Air Temperature

Default Customer with Cat ET

High Inlet Manifold Air E368-1

Trip point (degrees

Trip delay (seconds) 0.6 0 0-5

Trip delay at start-up

Low Fuel Pressure

Default Customer with Cat ET

Low Fuel Pressure E198-1 E198-1

Trip delay (seconds) 2 1-30

Reset delay (seconds) 4

Trip delay at start-up 60 seconds after engine is running

High Fuel Pressure

Default Customer with Cat ET