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Automatic Engine Control

This document provides supplementary service information for the disassembly and assembly of the Caterpillar 320B L Excavator. It details the operation of the Automatic Engine Control (AEC) system, which adjusts engine speed based on hydraulic demand to reduce noise and fuel consumption. The AEC operates in two modes, 'AEC ON' and 'AEC OFF', with specific conditions under which engine speed is adjusted automatically.

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Automatic Engine Control

This document provides supplementary service information for the disassembly and assembly of the Caterpillar 320B L Excavator. It details the operation of the Automatic Engine Control (AEC) system, which adjusts engine speed based on hydraulic demand to reduce noise and fuel consumption. The AEC operates in two modes, 'AEC ON' and 'AEC OFF', with specific conditions under which engine speed is adjusted automatically.

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SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE INFORMATION (DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY) F 4MR00...

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Product: EXCAVATOR
Model: 320B L EXCAVATOR 4MR
Configuration: SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE INFORMATION (DISASSEMBLY &
ASSEMBLY) F 4MR00001-UP (MACHINE)

Systems Operation
308B, 311B, 312B, 315B, 317B, 318B, 320B, 322B, 325B, 330B, M325B and W330B Excavators
Engine and Pump Control
Media Number -RENR1998-06 Publication Date -01/10/2004 Date Updated -06/10/2004

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Automatic Engine Control


SMCS - 1931

The AEC will reduce the engine speed, when minimal hydraulic demand or no hydraulic demand is present and
the engine speed dial is at the 5-10. This action will help to reduce the noise level and the fuel consumption. If
the hydraulic system is activated past a load level, the engine speed will return to the setting of the engine speed
dial.

A signal is sent to the governor actuator in order to reduce the engine speed, when the controller receives a no-
load signal for 3 seconds or a small load signal for 10 seconds from a pressure switch in the hydraulic system.

The AEC will operate in two modes. These modes can be controlled by the AEC switch. The AEC switch is
located on the monitor. The AEC will be set to "AEC ON" mode automatically, when the engine start switch is
turned to the ON position. The indicator next to the key start switch will illuminate. The indicator will turn
OFF, when the AEC switch is pressed. The AEC is then set to the "AEC OFF" mode.

First stage of the AEC Mode With "AEC OFF" - The controller will control the governor actuator directly,
when minimal hydraulic demand or no hydraulic demand is requested. The governor lever will be moved to a
position in order to reduce the engine speed by a maximum of 100 rpm automatically.

Second stage of the AEC Mode With "AEC ON" - The AEC portion of the controller will control the
governor actuator. Engine speed is reduced to 1300 rpm automatically, when minimal hydraulic demand is
present. The engine speed will be reduced by a maximum of 100 rpm when a small load is placed on the
machine.

Under a minimal load, the rate of automatic engine speed drop is dependent on the current position of the
engine speed dial.

If the temperature of the hydraulic oil is low, the engine speed will not be reduced automatically even though
the AEC switch is in the ON position. The AEC will not function correctly while the backup switch is in the
MAN position. For more information about the operation of the AEC, see Hydraulic System Systems
Operation, "Pilot Circuit" in the module for the machine that is being serviced.

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