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Section 5.7
Engine Brake Controls
The Engine Brake option converts a power-producing diesel engine into a power-absorbing air compressor. This is accomplished by opening the cylinder exhaust valves
near the top of the normal compression stroke and releasing the compressed cylinder charge to exhaust. The release of the compressed air to atmospheric pressure prevents
the return of energy to the engine piston on the expansion stroke, the effect being a net energy loss. Fueling is cut off when this occurs.
Section 5.7.1
Operation
A dash mounted On/Off Switch is used to enable the Engine Brake option. DDEC V will directly control the engine brake solenoids and turbocharger VGT position to
produce the desired low, medium, or high braking power. This braking power is based on the driver selected intensity switch for a Series 60 engine. The engine brakes are
engaged every time the foot pedal is brought back to the idle position and Cruise Control is not active.
The following are features and options for Engine Brake:
• Cruise Control with Engine Brake
• Engine Brake Disable
• Engine Brake Active
• Engine Fan Braking
• Clutch Released Input
• Service Brake Control of Engine Brakes
• Min. MPH for Engine Brakes
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Cruise Control with Engine Brake
The Engine Brake option can also provide Engine Brake capability when the vehicle is in Cruise Control. For example, if the vehicle is going down hill in Cruise Control
while the engine brake is selected, the ECU will control the amount of Engine Brake with respect to the Cruise Control set speed. The level of Engine Brake (low, medium,
high) selected with the dash switches will be the maximum amount of engine braking the ECU allows. Cruise Control with Engine Brake can be set with DDDL, VEPS,
and DRS.
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Engine Brake Disable
The Engine Brake Disable option uses an input which is switched to ground whenever a vehicle system, such as a traction control device, does not allow engine braking to
occur. This option is required for most automatic transmissions.
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Engine Brake Active
The Engine Brake Active option uses a digital output that can be used to drive an Engine Brake Active lamp. This output is switched to battery ground whenever the engine
brake is active.
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Engine Fan Braking
The Engine Fan Braking option turns on the cooling fan when the engine brake level is high and DDEC fan control is enabled. This creates about 20 to 40 hp additional
engine braking power depending on the size of the cooling fan. This option is selected at the time of engine order or set by DDDL, VEPS or DRS. For additional
information, refer to section , "Fan Controls."
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Clutch Released Input
The Clutch Released input will prevent the engine brakes from being turned on when the clutch is pressed. This input is required for use with manual transmissions. Refer
to "4.1 Digital and Analog Inputs" , "Digital and Analog Inputs," for additional information.
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Service Brake Control of Engine Brakes
This option will allow the dash-mounted engine brake switch to be set to the ON position but not engage the engine brakes until the service brake pedal is pressed. An input
must be programmed for service brake. Refer to "4.1 Digital and Analog Inputs" , "Digital and Analog Inputs," for additional information. VEPS, DDDL or DRS can set
this function.
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Min MPH for Engine Brakes
This option will disable the engine brakes until a minimum vehicle speed is reached. This parameter can be configured by VEPS, DRS, or DDDL. A Vehicle Speed Sensor
(VSS) is required. Refer to "2.7.4 Vehicle Speed Sensor" , "Vehicle Speed Sensor," for additional information.
Section 5.7.2
Installation
See Figure "Internal Engine Brake for DDEC V " for a DDEC V internal engine brake schematic.
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Figure 1. Internal Engine Brake for DDEC V
Section 5.7.3
Programming Requirements and Flexibility
Engine Brake must be specified at the time of engine order or by contacting Detroit Diesel Technical Service. This enables the two digital outputs required.
The digital inputs listed in Table "Required Digital Inputs for Engine Brake Controls" must be configured by order entry, VEPS, DRS:
Description Config ID
Engine Brake Low 4097
Engine Brake Medium 4098
Engine Brake Disable
4122
(required for most automatic transmissions)
Clutch Released
4114
(required for manual transmissions)
Table 1. Required Digital Inputs for Engine Brake Controls
The parameters listed in Table "Cruise Control Engine Brake Parameters" can be set by order entry, VEPS, DDDL, or DRS for the Cruise Control Engine Brake option.
Choice /
Parameter Description
Display
Enables or disables the feature that allows the engine brake to be used while on cruise control if the vehicle
CRUISE CONTROL ENGINE BRAKE YES, NO
exceeds the cruise set speed.
CRUISE/ENGINE BRAKE ACTIVATION
Sets the delta speed that the engine brake should be applied to slow the vehicle while in cruise control. 1 to 10 MPH
SPEED
Sets the additional incremental speed that must be reached before the engine brake will activate the medium
ENGINE BRAKE INCREMENT 1 to 5 MPH
and/or high level of retardation.
Table 2. Cruise Control Engine Brake Parameters
The optional digital output listed in Table "Optional Digital Output for Engine Brakes" can be configured by order entry, VEPS or DRS. It can be used to drive an Engine
Brake Active Lamp.
Description Type Function Number
Engine Brake Active Digital Output 16
Table 3. Optional Digital Output for Engine Brakes
The Engine Fan Braking option as shown in Table "Optional Fan Braking for Engine Brakes" can be configured at the time of engine order, VEPS, DDDL or DRS.
Parameter Description Choice/Display
DYNAMIC Provides additional engine braking by activating the DDEC controlled fan whenever the engine brakes are active in high. This
YES, NO
BRAKING function requires both DDEC engine brake controls and DDEC fan controls.
Table 4. Optional Fan Braking for Engine Brakes
The parameter listed in Table "Service Brake Control of Engine Brakes Parameter" can be set by order entry, VEPS, DDDL, or DRS for the Service Brake Control of the
Engine Brakes option.
Parameter Description Choice / Display
SERVICE BRAKE ENABLE When this function is enabled, an input from the service brake is required in order to activate the engine brake. YES, NO
Table 5. Service Brake Control of Engine Brakes Parameter
The parameter listed in Table "Minimum MPH for Engine Brakes Option" can be configured by order entry, VEPS, and DDDL for the Minimum Vehicle Speed for engine
braking to occur.
Parameter Description Range
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Parameter Description Range
ENGINE BRAKE MIN MPH The minimum vehicle speed required before engine braking will occur. 0–40 MPH
Table 6. Minimum MPH for Engine Brakes Option
Section 5.7.4
Interaction with Other Features
DDEC will respond to requests from other vehicle systems via SAE J1939 Data Link to disable the engine brakes.
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