Calibration of the 175-4998 Signal Converter

{1421}... 2011/06/24 Caterpillar

Usage:
3516B 1NW 3512B 1PW 3512B 1PW 3516B 2FW 3516B 2FW 3508B 2HW 3508B
2HW 3508B 3DM 3508B 3DW 3508B 3DW 3512B 4AW 3512B 4AW 3412E 4CR 3412E
4CR 3516B 7RN 3512B 8EM 3512B 8EM 3512B 8RM C-10 BCX C-12 BDL 3412E
BDT 3126B BEJ C-15 BEM C-16 BFM C15 C5E 3508C C8E 3516B CBN 3516B CBN C-9
CLJ 3512B CMC 3508B CNB C27 EGG C18 EKW 3516C JTS C280-6 LDL 3516B
LEK 3512C LLA 3512C LLA 3512C LLB 3508C LLC 3512C LLK 3512C LLT C175-16
M6A C175-16 M6B C280-8 NDT C280-16 NKB C175-16 P6L 3516C PAG C15 PEC C18
PEE C32 PEF

Generator Set:
C15 (S/N: PEC1-UP; C5E1-UP)
C18 (S/N: PEE1-UP; PEJ1-UP; EKW1-UP)
C27 (S/N: EGG1-UP; R8W1-UP)
C32 (S/N: SXC1-UP)
3512B (S/N: ZAH1-UP)
Engine:
3126B (S/N: BEJ1-UP)
3412E (S/N: 4CR1-UP)
3508B (S/N: S2A1-UP; CNB1-UP; S2B1-UP; 3DM1-UP; PTN1-UP; 2HW1-UP; 3DW1-UP)
3512B (S/N: PTF1-UP; S2G1-UP; S2H1-UP; PTM1-UP; 8EM1-UP; 1PW1-UP; 4AW1-UP)
3512C (S/N: LLK1-UP; RMS1-UP; LLT1-UP)
3516B (S/N: PTC1-UP; LEK1-UP; CBN1-UP; 7RN1-UP; S2P1-UP; S2R1-UP; S2W1-UP; 1NW1-UP;
2FW1-UP; S2Z1-UP)
3516C (S/N: PAG1-UP; JTS1-UP)
C-10 (S/N: BCX1-UP)
C-12 (S/N: BDL1-UP)
C-9 (S/N: CLJ1-UP)
C175-16 (S/N: M6A1-UP; M6B1-UP; P6L1-UP)
Industrial Engine:
3412E (S/N: BDT1-UP)
C-15 (S/N: BEM1-UP)
C-16 (S/N: BFM1-UP)
Marine Engine:
C280-12 (S/N: TSJ1-UP; RDW1-UP)
C280-16 (S/N: NKB1-UP; TDX1-UP)
C280-6 (S/N: SCB1-UP; LDL1-UP)
C280-8 (S/N: PKA1-UP; NDT1-UP)
Petroleum Engine:
3508C (S/N: LLC1-UP; C8E1-UP)
3512C (S/N: LLA1-UP; LLB1-UP)
3516C (S/N: PES1-UP)
Petroleum Power Train Package:
C32 (S/N: PEF1-UP; PEK1-UP)
Engine News SEBD9414, 25 September 2006, "Calibration of the 175-4998 Signal Converter ". The
original article has been revised to add effectivity. Also, the part number of a wicking sealant was canceled.
Refer to the effectivity above and the information below.

Illustration 1 g01306182

A new calibration procedure is now used on the 175-4998 Signal Converter. The new calibration procedure
adjusts both of the potentiometers on the signal converter. The new procedure also secures the offset
potentiometer in place once the adjustments have been made. The procedure ensures that the signal
converter is properly calibrated.

A functional test that verifies the zero, the middle point, and the maximum of the performance curve is
performed at the factory. The functional test checks the operation of the 175-4998 Signal Converter. The
effective date of the functional testing is 11August 2006.
Calibration Procedure for the 175-4998 Signal Converter
Table 1
Required Tools
Part Number Tool
146-4080 Digital Multimeter Gp
9S-3263 Thread Lock Compound
n/a Loctite Threadlocker 290 50mL
n/a 0 200 mA Current source

NOTICE
Do not exceed 230 mA of current into the converter input. Electrical
damage to the module will occur.

1. Remove electrical power from the Electronic Instrument Panel (EIP).

Illustration 2 g01304591
Typical example

(1) "OFFSET" potentiometer

(2) "SPAN" potentiometer

2. Remove the input wire for the system and any input signal that is connected to terminal 1 of the
converter.

Note: Do not remove the wires from terminal 10 or from terminal 12. Terminal 10 and terminal 12
are the outputs for the converter. For proper operation of the converter, terminal 10 and terminal 12
must remain connected to the Electronic Control Module (ECM). The converter will not function
without completing the above circuit.

3. Restore power to the EIP.

4. Use the 146-4080 Digital Multimeter Gp to measure the duty cycle of the converter output. The duty
cycle of the converter output is measured across terminal 10 and terminal 12.

5. Verify that the input wire is disconnected from terminal 1. Adjust "OFFSET" potentiometer (1) in
order to provide a 5 percent duty cycle. Once the potentiometer is set for an output of 5 percent duty
cycle, apply Loctite Threadlocker 290 in order to secure the potentiometer in place. Securing the
potentiometer at 5 percent will ensure that the offset is calibrated correctly.

Note: When an external current source is used for testing, disconnect the signal lines from the
Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR). Also, do not operate the engine when you are using the external
current source. Accidental high current surges may produce an engine overspeed.

6. Use a 0 200 mA current source. Apply a full 200 mA signal to terminal 1 and to terminal 3 of the
175-4998 Signal Converter. Adjust "SPAN" potentiometer (2) in order to achieve a reading of 85
percent 2 percent duty cycle.

Table 2
Correlation of Input to Input
Input (Milliampere) Output (percent duty cycle)
0 52%
20 13 2 %
60 29 2 %
100 45 2 %
160 69 2 %
200 85 2 %

Table 3
Specifications
Input signal range 0-200 mA Direct Current (DC).
Output signal range PWM 5-90%
Max input current 225 mA
Supply voltage 15-45 VDC
40 C (40 F ) to
Temperature range
85 C (185 F)
PWM frequency 485 Hz
PWM active state Active high (external pull up to positive DC voltage
Adjustments Span and offset

7. Repeat Step 3 through Step 6 until the duty cycle is adjusted to the values in Table 2.

8. Remove electrical power from the EIP.

9. Reconnect the signal wire or wires to terminal 1 of the converter.

 Illustration 3 g01306214
(3) 7S-1198 Screws

10. Apply a small amount of 9S-3263 Thread Lock Compound to screws (3) .

Torque for the screws (3)

Torque ... 1.7 0.25 Nm (15 2 lb in)

11. Restore power to the EIP.

12. Start the engine and operate the engine.

Note: The engine speed is now controlled by the 0-200 mA signal.

Table 4
Effective Serial Numbers
S/N:1PW00448
S/N:2FW00396
S/N:2HW00382
S/N:3DW00190
S/N:4AW01692
S/N:4CR04163
S/N:8EM00557