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Product: TRUCK
Model: 785D TRUCK MSY
Configuration: 785D Off-Highway Truck MSY00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3512C Engine
Systems Operation
69D, 769D, 773D, 773E, 776D, 777D, 784C, 785C, 785D, 789C, 789D, 793C and 793D OffHighway Trucks and 771D, 775D and 775E Quarry Trucks Braking System
Media Number -SENR1503-13
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The Automatic Retarder Control system (ARC) is designed to modulate the brakes of a truck during the
descent of a long grade. The ARC modulates the brake system in order to maintain a constant engine speed.
The ARC system is a pneumatic system on many models except for the 784C, 785C, 785C HAA, 789C, and
793D. On these models, the ARC system is a hydraulic system. The basic function of both types of ARC
systems are the same. Some components have been changed on the hydraulic configuration. These
components are covered in the following text.
Automatic Retarder Control Air System
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Illustration 1
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Illustration 2
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Hydraulic ARC system for the 784C, 785C, 785C HAA, 789C and 793D
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Illustration 3
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Air activated ARC valve components located in the compartment in front of the cab
(1) Supply solenoid valve
(2) Control solenoid valve
(3) Auto retarder pressure switch
(4) Retarder pressure switch
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Hydraulic activated ARC valve components located on the left frame rail close to the differential
(1) Supply solenoid valve
(2) Control solenoid valve
(5) Purge solenoid valve
(6) ARC accumulator
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In order to activate the ARC system, the Integrated Brake ECM sends electrical current to the supply solenoid
(1). This will allow pilot pressure to shift the spool in the ARC valve which will result in high pressure air
(oil) to flow to the control solenoid valve (2). The ECM will send a proportional current to the control
solenoid valve in order to control the amount and duration of pressure that is applied to the brake cylinders.
On machines with the hydraulic ARC system, the ECM will energize a front brake cooling diverter solenoid
when the retarder is activated in order to cool the front brakes.
On machines with the hydraulic ARC system, the steering bleed module will control the purge solenoid (5).
When the key switch is turned to the OFF position, a timer in the steering bleed control will activate the purge
solenoid in order to purge the ARC accumulator.
The ARC is set at the factory in order to maintain a constant engine speed. An engine speed of 1900 rpm +/50 rpm should be maintained for the 3500 engines. An engine speed of 2230 rpm +/- 70 rpm should be
maintained for the 3400 engines. The engine speed setting is programmable. The engine speed may oscillate
beyond +/- 50 rpm of the target when the ARC initiates control of the retarder process. The engine speed
should stabilize within a few seconds.
The operator can activate the system by using the ARC ON/OFF switch in order for the ARC to operate
properly. The operator should then select the correct gear for the grade, the load, and the ground conditions.
The ARC is designed to permit the transmission to upshift into the selected gear of the shift lever. The ARC
will apply the retarder after the transmission shifts into the selected gear and the engine speed exceeds 1850 1950 rpm for the 3500 engine and 2300 rpm for 3400 engine. The ARC applies the retarder in order to
maintain a constant engine speed.
The ARC system also provides Engine Overspeed protection. The ARC will engage the brakes if the
following conditions exist:
An unsafe engine speed is reached.
At 2100 rpm for the 3500 engine and 2475 rpm for the 3400 engine, an overspeed condition will activate a
horn and the ARC will be activated. The retarding indicator lamp will illuminate. The ARC will activate the
retarder at 2180 rpm for the 3500 engine and 2560 rpm for the 3400 engine.
If the ARC is unable to reduce the engine RPM, the transmission/chassis ECM will upshift one gear. The
ECM will only upshift one gear above the position of the shift lever. If the shift lever is in the top gear, the
ECM will unlock the torque converter at 2300 rpm for the 3500 engine and 2675 rpm for the 3400 engine.
The ARC also provides service personnel with enhanced diagnostic capabilities through the use of onboard
memory. The onboard memory stores diagnostic codes that can be viewed by using Cat ET.
The ECM receives signals from several switches and sensors. The ECM analyzes the various input signals
and the ECM sends signals to the output components. The output components are two solenoids and a
retarding indicator lamp.
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