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25/09/2018 G3516H Generator Set GLN00001-UP(SEBP7018 - 17) - Documentation

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Product: GENERATOR SET
Model: G3516H GENERATOR SET GLN
Configuration: G3516H Generator Set GLN00001-UP

Troubleshooting
G3500H Generator Set Engine
Media Number -M0074324-01 Publication Date -01/09/2018 Date Updated -17/09/2018

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Generator Output Power - Test


SMCS - 1439-038-PWR; 4450-038-PWR; 4490-038

Use this procedure to troubleshoot a problem with the power sensor. Also, use this procedure if the following
diagnostic code is active or easily repeated.

Table 1
J1939 Codes and Description Comments

2452–3
The Generator Power Sensor signal voltage is more than 4.5
Generator Total Real Power : Voltage
volts.
Above Normal
2452–4
Generator Total Real Power : Voltage The Generator Power Sensor signal voltage is less than .5 volts.
Below Normal

2452–8
The engine ECM detects an erratic or incorrect frequency from
Generator Total Real Power :
the pulse width modulated generator total real power sensor.
Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or
The code is logged.
Period
2452–20
The pulse width modulated Generator Power Sensor signal is
Generator Total Real Power : Data
more than 95% duty cycle.
Drifted High
2452–21
The pulse width modulated Generator Power Sensor signal is
Generator Total Real Power : Data
less than 5% duty cycle.
Drifted Low

Table 2
Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results

1. Check for Codes Codes Result: A -3, -4, -20 or -21 code is active
or logged.
A. Connect Cat® Electronic Technician (ET)
to the service tool connector. Proceed to Test Step 2.

Result: A -8 code is active or logged.

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B. Determine if a code is active or logged.


Proceed to Test Step 3.

2. Check the Engine ECM Programming


Result: The ECM programming for
A. Engine ECM configuration programming Generator Output Power is set to the correct
for Generator Output Power Primary Input values.
Minimum/Maximum Data Range parameters
Proceed to Test Step 3.
Configuration Parameters:
Parameters
- "Generator Out Power Primary Input Result: The ECM programming for
Minimum Range" Generator Output Power is not set to the
- "Generator Out Power Primary Input correct values.
Maximum Range"
Repair: Program parameters to align with
Verify that parameter settings are correct for generator output min/max limits.
the generator output upper and lower limits.

3. Check the Wiring for an Open Circuit


Result: Both measurements were less than
A. Turn the main disconnect switch to the 10 ohms between the connector terminals.
OFF position.
Proceed to Test Step 4.
B. Disconnect wiring harness from the J2
ECM connector. Result: One or more of the measurements
Open were more than 10 ohms between the
C. Disconnect the wiring harness from the Circuit connector terminals.
EIC connector.
Repair: An open circuit has been detected.
D. Measure the resistance between the Repair or replace the wiring harness.
following ECM and EIC connector terminals:
If the problem is not resolved, proceed to
- ECM P2-16 and EIC Terminal 16 for 0-5 V Test Step 4.
- ECM P2-37 and EIC Terminal 1 for PWM

4. Check the Wiring for a Short Circuit Short Result: Both measurements were more
Circuit than 100 K ohms, between the ECM
A. Turn the main disconnect switch to the connector terminal and engine ground.
OFF position.
Proceed to Test Step 5.
B. Disconnect wiring harness from the J2
ECM connector. Result: One or more of the measurements
were less than 100 K ohms, between the
C. Disconnect the wiring harness from the ECM connector terminal and engine
EIC connector. ground.

D. Measure the resistance between the Repair: There is a short circuit in the
following ECM and EIC connector terminals: wiring harness. Repair or replace the wiring
harness.
- ECM P2-16 and engine ground for 0-5 V
- ECM P2-37 and engine ground for PWM If the problem is not resolved, proceed to

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Test Step 5.

Result: One or more of the measurements


were less than 100 K ohms, between a
connector terminal and any other terminal
in the ECM connector.
5. Check the Wiring Harness for a Pin to
Pin Short Circuit
Repair: There is a short circuit in the
wiring harness. Repair or replace the wiring
A. Turn the main disconnect switch to the
harness.
OFF position.
Verify that the repair eliminated the
B. Disconnect wiring harness from the J2
problem.
ECM connector. Short
Circuit
Result: All measurements were more than
C. Measure the resistance between the
100 K ohms, between a connector terminal
following ECM connector terminals:
and any other terminal in the ECM
connector.
- ECM P2-16 and all other terminals in the
ECM connector for 0-5 V
The problem is located outside of the
- ECM P2-37 and all other terminals in the
Caterpillar system wiring. Refer to the
ECM connector for PWM
customer system schematic or instructions.

Verify that the repair eliminated the


problem.

If the procedure did not correct the issue, contact your Cat dealer Technical Communicator (TC). For further
assistance, your TC can confer with the Dealer Solutions Network (DSN).

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