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The document discusses the electrohydraulic system of a 966H wheel loader. It describes how the implement electronic control module monitors control levers and activates solenoid valves to control hydraulic tools and attachments based on lever position.

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Implement Electronic Control System 966

The document discusses the electrohydraulic system of a 966H wheel loader. It describes how the implement electronic control module monitors control levers and activates solenoid valves to control hydraulic tools and attachments based on lever position.

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Product: WHEEL LOADER

Model: 966H WHEEL LOADER TAL02276


Configuration: 966H Wheel Loader TAL00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY
C11 Engine

Systems Operation
966H Wheel Loader and 972H
Wheel Loader Electrohydraulic System
Media Number -RENR8857-05 Publication Date -01/10/2011 Date Updated -27/10/2011

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Implement Electronic Control System


SMCS - 1400; 5050; 5700

The implement electronic control module (ECM) monitors the position of the position sensors in
the control levers that are located in the operator compartment. When one of the control levers is
moved, the implement ECM detects the amount of movement by the position sensor. The
implement ECM then activates the corresponding solenoid valve. The implement ECM activates
the solenoid valve in the proper amount in order to move the work tool at the appropriate speed.

If the machine is equipped with a joystick control, the movement of the joystick control is
representative of the movement of the control levers.

The implement ECM electronically controls the solenoid valves (pilot proportioning). Then, the
solenoid valves control the movement of the stems in the main control valve for the work tool
and any auxiliary hydraulic attachments. The position sensors detect movement in the control
levers and the sensors will develop a signal. The implement ECM reads the signals and the
implement ECM activates the appropriate solenoid valve (pilot proportioning). As the position
sensor begins to rotate, the implement ECM sends a small amount of current to the solenoid
valve in order to move the cylinder. As the rotation of the position sensor begins to increase, the
implement ECM increases the amount of current to the solenoid valve. Then, the speed of the
cylinder will increase proportionally.

The solenoid valve (hydraulic lockout) is activated by the implement ECM whenever the engine
is running. The solenoid valve (hydraulic lockout) is an on/off valve that controls the flow of
pilot oil through the pilot valve (oil manifold). If the switch (hydraulic lockout) is in the
LOCKED position, the implement ECM will not supply current to the solenoid valve (hydraulic
lockout).
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Illustration 1

Modulation (Raise)

Illustration 1 represents the interpretation by the implement ECM of the signal from the lift lever
when the control lever is in the RAISE position. As the control lever is moved from the HOLD
position, no current is supplied to the raise solenoid for the lift linkage until the sensor is about
three degrees from the center. At about three degrees of lever travel, the ECM supplies the Start
of Modulation Current (1) to the raise solenoid. As the control lever is moved toward the detent,
the current that is supplied to the raise solenoid increases. The increase is linear up to Raise
Maximum Modulation Current (2). The maximum modulation current is reached just before the
control lever enters the detent position. Entering the detent position will not cause a further
increase in the current.
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Illustration 2

Modulation (Lower)

Illustration 2 represents the interpretation by the implement ECM of the signal from the lift lever
when the control lever is in the LOWER position. As the control lever is moved away from the
center, no current is supplied to the solenoid valve until the control lever is about three degrees
from the center. At about three degrees of travel by the lever, the implement ECM supplies the
Start of Modulation Current (3) to the lower solenoid. As the control lever is moved toward the
detent, the current that is supplied to the lower solenoid increases. The increase is linear up to
Lower Maximum Modulation Current (4). The maximum modulation current is reached just
before the control lever enters the detent position. As the position sensor is moved into the detent
position, the implement ECM will increase the current. The current will increase until pilot
pressure shifts the main valve into the FLOAT position.

Note: The Start of Modulation Current provides pilot pressure in order to shift the main valve
spool. When the main spool is shifted, hydraulic oil will flow to the cylinders. The Start of
Modulation Current varies for each valve. The Start of Modulation Current must be adjusted for
each valve. The modulation current must be calibrated on each individual machine.

Note: The Maximum Modulation Current provides enough pilot pressure in order to fully shift
the main valve spool. When the main valve spool is shifted fully, the cylinder will reach
maximum velocity.

Reference: For additional information about using Caterpillar Electronic Technician in order to
calibrate the modulation currents, refer to the Service Manual module Testing and Adjusting,
"Main Control Valve (Electronic Technician) - Calibrate" for the machine that is being serviced.
Reference: For additional information about using the Operator Monitoring System to calibrate
the modulation currents, refer to the Service Manual module Testing and Adjusting, "Main
Control Valve (Operator Monitor) - Calibrate" for the machine that is being serviced.

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