320E, 320F, 323E, 323F, 324E, 326F, 329E, 329F and 330F Excavators Tool Control System Caterpillar

Introduction

Negative flow control pressure flows to the regulators at the drive pump and the idler pump in order to control the output flow of the pumps. The proportional reducing valve for negative flow control regulates the amount of pilot pressure from the pilot pump and signal oil pressure from the main control valve that flows into the regulators of the main pumps. The proportional reducing valves for negative flow control are controlled by the machine ECM.

Required Tools

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Tooling (B) 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator Gp

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Tooling (D) (Flow meter tool layout)

Machine Preparation

1. The following procedures must be completed before performing the calibration.

   • Set the pilot pressure to the specifications in Testing and Adjusting, "Relief Valve (Pilot) - Test and Adjust" for the machine.

   • Calibrate the power shift pressure. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Solenoid Valve (Proportional Reducing) - Calibrate (Power Shift Pressure)" for the machine.

   • Calibrate the attachment valves. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Solenoid Valve (Proportional Reducing) - Calibrate (Attachment Valves)" for the Tool Control System.

2. Position the machine on level ground.

3. Stop the engine.
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   Stop valves for high-pressure oil delivery to the work tool (typical example)

4. Close the stop valves that are mounted on each side of the stick in order to prevent oil loss.

5. Release pressure in the hydraulic system. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "System Pressure - Release".
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   Flow meter tool layout (stop valves on stick) (1) Left stop valve (2) Right stop valve

6. Install the following tools in accordance with the flow meter tool layout. Refer to Illustration 4.

7. Open the stop valves that are mounted on each side of the stick.
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   Pump compartment (typical example) (3) Pressure tap (delivery pressure for drive pump) (4) Pressure tap (delivery pressure for idler pump)

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   Pump compartment (typical example) (3) Pressure tap (delivery pressure for drive pump) (4) Pressure tap (delivery pressure for idler pump)

8. Attach 41,368 kPa (6,000 psi) pressure sensors to pressure taps (3) and (4) for delivery pressure of the main pumps.

9. Start the engine.

10. Place the machine controls at the following settings: engine speed dial "10" and AEC switch OFF. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Engine Performance - Test (Engine Speed)" for engine rpm settings.

11. Increase the hydraulic oil temperature to 50° ± 10°C (122° ± 18°F).

Calibration Procedure

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To prevent personal injury or equipment damage from failure of the hydraulic test equipment or associated circuit components because of blocked pump flow, make sure that the test equipment valves are fully open before starting the engine.

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To prevent personal injury and/or equipment damage from failed lines or components while the hydraulic test equipment is returned to the open flow position, slowly open the hydraulic test equipment valve while monitoring the pump flow. If pump flow does not increase as the valve is opened, shut the engine off and determine what is preventing the pump from upstroking.

Note: This procedure is typical for both proportional reducing valves for pump flow limit.

Use any of the following control inputs (A) shown in Illustration 7 and 8 to calibrate the flow limit valves.

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Electric Control Inputs for extension of the attachment control valves (LJ) Left-hand joystick (RJ) Right-hand joystick (A) Thumb wheel (Forward) (A) Switch (EP) Electric foot pedal (A) Pedal (Forward) (FS) Foot switch (A) Foot switch (ON)

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Hydraulic Control Inputs for extension of the attachment control valves (HP) Hydraulic foot pedal (A) Pedal (Forward)

1. Select a work tool that will allow for two-way flow from two pumps. The Variable Relief Valve #1 (Parameter #9) pressure setting must be set to 40000 kPa (5802 psi) for the work tool within the monitor.

   Reference: Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Work Tool - Select" for the Tool Control System.

   Reference: Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Work Tool Parameter - Program" for the Tool Control System.

Monitor Procedure

The following procedure will allow the user to calibrate the flow limit valves using the monitor.

1. Enter the service mode. Input the password "9992".
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2. Select "Main Pump Flow Limit" from the "Calibrations" menu.
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3. Select "NFC (Flow Meter Method)" for the appropriate valve from the "Main Pump Flow Limit" menu.

4. Press the OK key in order to start the calibration. The engine RPM will automatically increase to the equivalence of engine speed dial 10.

5. Confirm the notes on the monitor display. Set up the test conditions in accordance with the instructions. Press the OK key.
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   Portable hydraulic tester (flow meter) (5) Load valve

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   Note: Refer to Illustration 7 for the control input.

6. Press and hold the control input for activation of the work tool to the FULL ON position during calibration.

   Note: Use the arrows to scroll down to view the machine "Engine Speed", "Hydraulic Oil Temperature", "Pump #1 Outlet Pressure", and "Pump #2 Outlet Pressure".

7. Set the main pump pressure using load valve (5) on the flow meter to 16000 ± 500 kPa (2321 ± 73 psi).

8. Use the arrows to adjust the flow until the flow reading for the flow limit valve is at 120 ± 2 L/min (31.7 ± 0.5 gpm). Press the device for activation 3 times and release the device for activation 3 times for each adjustment.

9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 until the flow meter reads 120 ± 2 L/min (31.7 ± 0.5 gpm) and the pressure gauge reads 16000 ± 500 kPa (2321 ± 73 psi).

10. Press the OK key.
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    Note: Refer to Illustration 7 for the control input.

11. Press and hold the control input for activation of the work tool to the FULL ON position during calibration.

    Note: Use the arrows to scroll down to view the machine "Engine Speed", "Hydraulic Oil Temperature", "Pump #1 Outlet Pressure", and "Pump #2 Outlet Pressure".

12. Set the main pump pressure using load valve (5) on the flow meter to 16000 ± 500 kPa (2321 ± 73 psi).

13. Use the arrows to adjust the flow until the flow reading for the flow limit valve is at 180 ± 2 L/min (47.6 ± 0.5 gpm). Press the device for activation 3 times and release the device for activation 3 times for each adjustment.

14. Repeat Steps 12 and 13 until the flow meter reads 180 ± 2 L/min (47.6 ± 0.5 gpm) and the pressure gauge reads 16000 ± 500 kPa (2321 ± 73 psi).

15. Press the OK key.
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16. If calibration was successful and no errors occurred, the display will indicate that the calibration is complete.
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17. The "Error" screen will be displayed on the monitor if an error occurs. The process of calibration will not be saved and the process must be restarted.

Test Procedure

Confirm the calibration using the following procedure and specifications. Refer to Table 2 for the load pressure and flow specifications.

Note: This procedure is typical for both proportional reducing valves for pump flow limit.

1. Enter the service mode.
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2. Select "Main Pump Flow Limit" from the "Device Test" menu.
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3. Select the test for the appropriate valve from the "Main Pump Flow Limit" menu.

4. Press the OK key in order to start the test.

5. Confirm the notes on the monitor display. Set up the test conditions in accordance with the instructions. Press the OK key.
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   Portable hydraulic tester (flow meter) (5) Load valve

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6. Set the main pump pressure using load valve (5) on the flow meter. Use the arrows to adjust the flow. Refer to Table 2 for the load pressures and flow specifications.

   Note: Use the arrows to scroll down to view the machine "Engine Speed", "Hydraulic Oil Temperature", "Pump Outlet Pressures", and "Pump NFC Pressures".

Cat Electronic Technician Procedure

The following procedure will allow the user to calibrate the flow limit valves using the Cat Electronic Technician.

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Diagnostic connector for Cat Electronic Technician

1. Connect the Cat Electronic Technician to the diagnostic connector located behind the seat on the left side of the cab.
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2. Start Cat Electronic Technician.
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3. Select the ECM for "Machine Control".
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4. Select "Calibrations" from the "Service" menu.
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5. Highlight "PRV - Main Pump Flow Limitation Pressure Calibration" and click on the "Start" button in the lower left corner of the screen.
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6. Select the flow limit valves to calibrate and press the "Begin" button.
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7. Follow the instructions on the screen. Press "Next" button to continue through to the next step.
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   Portable hydraulic tester (flow meter) (5) Load valve

8. Set the main pump pressure using load valve (5) on the flow meter. Use the arrows to adjust the flow.

9. Press and hold the control input for activation of the work tool to the FULL ON position during calibration.

10. Set the main pump pressure using load valve (5) on the flow meter to 16000 ± 500 kPa (2321 ± 73 psi).

11. Use the arrows to adjust the flow until the flow reading for the flow limit valve is at 120 ± 2 L/min (31.7 ± 0.5 gpm). Press the device for activation 3 times and release the device for activation 3 times for each adjustment.

12. Repeat Steps 10 and 11 until the flow meter reads 120 ± 2 L/min (31.7 ± 0.5 gpm) and the pressure gauge reads 16000 ± 500 kPa (2321 ± 73 psi).

13. Press the "NEXT" button.

14. Set the main pump pressure using load valve (5) on the flow meter to 16000 ± 500 kPa (2321 ± 73 psi).

15. Use the arrows to adjust the flow until the flow reading for the flow limit valve is at 180 ± 2 L/min (47.6 ± 0.5 gpm). Press the device for activation 3 times and release the device for activation 3 times for each adjustment.

16. Repeat Steps 14 and 15 until the flow meter reads 180 ± 2 L/min (47.6 ± 0.5 gpm) and the pressure gauge reads 16000 ± 500 kPa (2321 ± 73 psi).

17. Press the "NEXT" button.

18. If the calibration was successful and no errors occurred, the display will indicate that the calibration is complete. Press the "Finish" button to exit or move on to the next calibration.

19. If the calibration failed, the calibration is not saved. Press the "Restart" button to try the calibration again or press the "Finish" button to exit or move on to the next calibration.

Test Procedure

Confirm the calibration using the following procedure and specifications. Refer to Table 3 for the load pressure and flow specifications.

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1. Select "Diagnostic Tests" from the "Diagnostics" menu.
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2. Highlight "Main Pump Flow Limitation Pressure Test" and click on the "Start" button in the lower left corner of the screen.
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3. Select the test and press the "Begin" button.
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4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Press "Start" button in the lower left corner to begin the test.
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   Portable hydraulic tester (flow meter) (5) Load valve

5. Set the main pump pressure using load valve (5) on the flow meter. Use the arrows to adjust the flow. Refer to Table 3 for the load pressures and flow specifications.