VP-37

The VP37 family of EDC pumps are port controlled systems similar to the
conventional mechanical distributor pumps. The high pressure is generated
by the pumping action of the plunger as the cam plate rides over rollers,
producing a rotating-reciprocating motion. The end of delivery is controlled
by the relative position of the control sleeve with respect to the outlet port in
the plunger.

The system incorporates an Eddy current positioner for controlling the
injected fuel quantity and a solenoid valve for controlling the injection begin.
The application specific maps for start quantity, idle, full load, accelerator
pedal characteristic, smoke limitation, etc. are programmed into the
ECU.Todays small, high speed diesel engine demands a lightweight and
compact fuel-injection installation. The VE distributor pump fulfils these
stipulations by combining fuel-supply pump, high pressure pump, electronic
governor and timing device in a small compact unit.

El ec t r oni c Cont r ol Uni t (ECU)
The ECU for the EDC (Electronic Diesel Control) uses a microcontroller and
a program and a data storage utilizing Flash technology. Its major
assignments are control of the high-pressure generation, and of start-of-
injection and duration of injection. In addition, the ECU is responsible for a
range of other functions such as glow control (GZS) and system monitoring.
By means of CAN (Controller Area Network), it is a simple matter to network
the ECU with other systems in the vehicle. For instance with the electronic
transmission-shift control, the Antilock braking system (ABS) or the air-
conditioning system




Sensor s:
: In combination with the cam sensor signal the speed sensor signal
re of the
endently
Speed sensor
delivers the absolute angular crankshaft position to the combustion TDC of the first cylinder.
The speed sensor works on the principle of variable reluctance.
Phase sensor : The Hall Effect camshaft sensor identifies the position of the camshaft
in combustion engines. Together with the speed sensor signal the camshaft sensor signal
supplies the absolute angular position of the crankshaft referred to top dead center (TDC) of
the first fired engine cylinder.
Ac c el er at or pedal modul e: is used to measure the accelerator pedal angle. It
features a sensor integrated into the accelerator pedal which recognizes the driver's command
and forwards a corresponding signal to the control unit.
Water temperature sensor: The temperature sensor measures the temperature of the engine,
e.g., in the coolant water circuit.
Fuel t emper at ur e sensor : The temperature sensor measures the
temperature of the fuel, e.g., in the fuel filter.
Boost pressure sensor: The Boost- pressure sensor is used to measures the pressu
aspirated or charged air in the intake-manifold with pressure controlled injection systems.
Hot -f i l m ai r mass met er : The hot-film air mass meter serves for the
measurement of the air mass sucked by the engine of diesel injection systems indep
of the atmospheric pressure and temperature.
Rai l pr essur e sensor : The high pressure sensor serves for the measurement of
the fuel pressure in the fuel pressure accumulator (High pressure rail) by diesel engines with
Common rail-injection systems.