320 330 Electronic Control Unit

Service Training
Meeting Guide 621 SESV1621 August 1992
TECHNICAL PRESENTATION
320/330 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS

ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
320/330 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
MEETING GUIDE 621 SLIDES AND SCRIPT
AUDIENCE
Level II - Service personnel who understand the principles of machine systems operation, diagnostic
equipment, and procedures for testing and adjusting.
CONTENT
This presentation contains the information and visuals necessary to develop a Level II course of
instruction on the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for the 320, 320L, 320N, 330, and 330L Hydraulic
Excavators. Emphasis is placed on explaining how the ECU and Monitor Panel function. The Data and
Calibration Modes of the system are also explained in detail.
OBJECTIVES
After learning the information in this presentation, the serviceman will be able to:
1. locate and identify the major components of the ECU and monitor panel system;
2. identify all input and output signals for the ECU and monitor panel;
3. explain the function and operation of each major component; and
4. explain and demonstrate how to access the built-in diagnostic procedures.
REFERENCES
320, 320L and 320N Excavators Service Manual (3116 Engine with Bent Axis Pump) SENR5450
320, 320L and 320N Excavators Service Manual (3066 Engine with Swashplate Pump) SENR5465
320, 320L and 320N Excavators Hydraulic and Electronic Systems Testing and Adjusting SENR5473
320, 320L and 320N Excavators Parts Book SEBP2034
330 and 330L Excavators Service Manual SENR5490
330 and 330L Excavators Hydraulic and Electronic Systems Testing and Adjusting SENR5496
330 and 330L Excavators Parts Book SEBP2171
PREREQUISITES
Cat Hydraulics Course (or equivalent) SEGV2519
STMG 546 "Graphic Fluid Power Symbols" SESV1546
STMG 584 "Electronic Power Unit Control for E-Series Hydraulic Excavators" SESV1584
SUPPLEMENTARY TRAINING MATERIAL

STMG 619 "320/330 Hydraulic Excavator--Pumps and Pump Controls" SESV1619
STMG 620 "320/330 Hydraulic Excavator--Hydraulic Systems Operation" SESV1620
Estimated Time: 3 Hours

Visuals: 58 (2 X 2) Slides
Serviceman Handouts: 4 line drawings
Form: SESV1621
Date: 8/92
© 1992 Caterpillar Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Component Location and Function ......................................................................................................... 6
Pulse Width Modulated Signals ............................................................................................................. 13
Controller Changes .................................................................................................................................... 14
Monitor Features ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Controller Input Components ................................................................................................................. 17
Controller Output Components .............................................................................................................. 19
Power Mode Selection .............................................................................................................................. 21
P-Q Curves (320 with 3116 engine and Bent Axis Pump) ............................................................ 22
P-Q Curves (320 with 3066 engine and Swashplate Pump) .......................................................... 24
P-Q Curves (330 with 3306 engine) ..................................................................................................... 26
P-Q Curves (320 with 3116 engine and Bent Axis Pump) ............................................................ 28
P-Q Curves (320 with 3066 engine and Swashplate Pump) .......................................................... 30
P-Q Curve (330 with 3306 engine) ....................................................................................................... 32
Pump Regulation ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Speed Dial Limits....................................................................................................................................... 36
SYSTEMS OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 37

320 System Behavior ................................................................................................................................ 38
330 System Behavior ................................................................................................................................ 40
Power Mode Settings ................................................................................................................................ 42
Automatic Engine Control (AEC) ......................................................................................................... 47
One-touch Low Idle Control ................................................................................................................... 49
Backup Systems.......................................................................................................................................... 50
SERVICE FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 53

Data Mode .................................................................................................................................................... 54
Calibration Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 64
CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................................................. 83
SLIDE LIST ........................................................................................................................................................ 85
SERVICEMAN'S HANDOUTS .................................................................................................87

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INSTRUCTOR NOTES
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320/330 HYDRAUIC EXCAVATOR

© 1992 Caterpillar Inc.
INTRODUCTION
• Electronic Control
Unit (ECU) also called This presentation introduces the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) used on
"controller" the Caterpillar 320 and 330 Hydraulic Excavators. These ECU's are
referred to as "controllers" because they match hydraulic horsepower to
• Matches hydraulic
horsepower to engine
engine horsepower by controlling engine rpm.
horsepower
The controller receives input signals from the engine, the hydraulic
• Receives, processes, system and the operator. As operating conditions change, the controller
and sends signals sends output signals to change engine speed, warn the operator of
potential problems and to vary the hydraulic pump flow rate.
• Warns of machine
problems
This presentation will explain the major differences between the 320/330
• Varies pump flow controller and those used on the "E" series hydraulic excavators. The ways
rates in which this controller simplifies machine operation and diagnostics for
both operators and servicemen will also be discussed.
• Provides diagnostics
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Component Location and Function
• Controller located The controller is located in an outside compartment above and behind the
outside the cab battery box. A panel must be removed to access the controller. The
controller is a totally sealed unit like the transmission controls for
• Totally sealed unit
Caterpillar Off-highway Trucks and Wheel Tractor-Scrapers. The only
time when removal of the compartment cover will be necessary is when
the monitor panel on the operator's console in the cab shows the
• 3 LED's (arrow) for controller fault symbol or when the diagnostic error codes indicate that
some diagnostics
the three diagnostic Light Emitting Diodes (LED's - arrow) need to be
checked. The fault symbols and error codes will be discussed in detail
later in this presentation.
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As mentioned in the previous slide, if the controller fault symbol on

•If controller fault
symbol stays ON,
the monitor panel comes ON and stays ON, a problem in the controller
check the LED's system is indicated. The three diagnostic LED's on the controller will
provide an indication of the problem.
• Yellow LED ON, When the yellow LED turns ON, a communication problem with
communication
the monitor is indicated.
problem with monitor
• Red LED ON steady or If the red LED is ON (steady or flashing), the Central Processor Unit
flashing, replace CPU (CPU) is not functioning correctly and must be replaced.
During engine start-up, the three LED's will briefly illuminate. The red
and yellow LED's will quickly turn OFF leaving just the green LED
• Green LED ON,
normal operation
ON, which indicates normal operation.
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• Monitor panel: The operator's console has a monitor panel that permits several
- Push buttons machine functions to be activated with push buttons. The monitor panel
activate many
also displays information about the machine operating status and
functions
- Displays information diagnostic information.
The machine is equipped with an engine speed dial that has ten different
• Engine speed dial: positions. This digital rotary switch replaces the governor control lever
- Ten positions which was used in earlier hydraulic excavators. The engine speed dial will
also be discussed in detail later in this presentation.
- Replaces governor
control lever
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• Two backup systems: Two backup systems are provided to prevent machine down situations.
- Engine speed dial One backup system is for the engine speed dial and the second is for the
(two switches)
pump controls. Each system is activated by toggle switches at the rear of
- Pump control (one
switch) the operator's seat arm consoles.
• Speed dial rear switch: The engine speed dial circuit (shown) has two backup switches on the
- Normally run in right console. The rear switch is normally run in the "AUT" position.
"AUT" position When the switch is moved to the "MAN" position, the engine speed
- Dial disconnected in
dial signal is disconnected from the controller. The front switch is then
"MAN" position
used to manually control the engine speed. Push the front switch toward
• Speed dial front the "Rabbit" to increase engine speed or toward the "Tortoise" to
switch: decrease engine speed.
- "Rabbit" position
increases rpm
The pump control backup switch (not visible in this view) is the single
- "Tortoise" position
decreases rpm
toggle switch on the left console. The backup switch has two positions--
"AUT" and "Tortoise." This switch also is normally run in the "AUT"
• Pump control switch: position. If a pump control problem occurs, move the switch to the
- Normally run in "Tortoise" position. The pump control is bypassed and power to the
"AUT" position Proportional Reducing Valve (PRV) is supplied through a backup resistor.
- "Tortoise" position
connects PRV to
backup resistor
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• Monitor panel: The monitor panel, located in front and to the right of the operator's seat,
- Upper section has has two sections. The upper section contains readout devices and the
readout devices
lower section contains push button switches which control many
- Lower section has
push buttons machine functions. The push buttons are labeled and have LED's which
- LED's tell when indicate when the function is ON or OFF.
function is ON or
OFF At the top of the upper section are four red LED's. These LED's make up
the master lamp, which is part of the warning system. The warning
• Four red LED's make
system is activated when various machine system faults are detected by
up warning system
master lamp the controller. In the top right corner of the upper section is a three digit
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which indicates various machine
• Three digit display: operating parameters and, during diagnostic procedures, displays
- Operating information on machine systems, components, and error codes. Below
parameters
this display are three rotary LCD's which indicate engine coolant
- Error codes
- Used in diagnostics temperature, fuel quantity and hydraulic oil temperature.
• LCD gauges:
- Engine temperature
- Fuel level
- Hydraulic oil
temperature
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• Seven LED Across the bottom of the upper section (below the rotary displays)
fault symbols are seven LED fault symbols that illuminate when an out of tolerance
condition occurs. These symbols (from left to right) are:
- Air intake heater (for 320 Excavator with 3066 engine)
- Charging system
- Engine coolant temperature
- Hydraulic oil temperature
- Engine oil pressure
- Controller system
- Monitor system
• Master lamp turns ON The master lamp (mentioned earlier) turns ON when the engine
when a fault symbol is coolant temperature, hydraulic oil temperature, or engine oil pressure
activated fault symbols are activated.
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• Ether aid switch This view shows the ether aid switch, start switch and the engine speed
• Start switch dial with the "tortoise" and "rabbit" symbols and an ascending pictorial
scale. As previously stated, the engine speed dial has ten positions.
• Engine speed dial:
- Ten positions The monitor panel indicates the engine speed dial position from 1
- Each position has a through 10. Each dial position has a specific no load engine speed.
specific no load
speed
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PULSE WIDTH MODULATED (PWM) SIGNALS
VOLTAGE
LEVEL MEAN VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE VOLTAGE
ON OFF
ONE
CYCLE
Pulse Width Modulated Signals
• ECU sends The 320/330 uses a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal from the
PWM signals to:
controller to the Proportional Reducing Valve (PRV) which is identical
- PRV
to the signal used on the "E" series hydraulic excavators. In addition, the
- Hydraulic oil
temperature sensor hydraulic oil temperature sensor and governor actuator motor on the
- Governor actuator 320/330 receive PWM signals.
motor
A PWM signal is a specific voltage level (for example, from 0 to 24 volts)
• PWM signals: that is "pulsed" (turned ON and OFF repeatedly). This voltage level is
- Specific voltage represented by the height of the vertical step in the slide. The time of the
level "pulse" (or ON time) will be varied by the controller. The time is
- "Pulsed" on and off
represented by the horizontal length of the "pulse" in the slide. This time
- ON time controlled
by ECU is normally a percentage of the total ON time available for the "pulse."
- Cannot be measured
A PWM signal cannot be measured accurately with a VOM because the
accurately with VOM
longer a "pulse" is ON, the "mean voltage value" that is measured will
also be higher. The "mean voltage value" will never be as high as the
pulsed voltage level. This same condition, but in reverse, holds true for
shorter "pulses." A lower "mean voltage value" will be measured.
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CONTROLLER CHANGES. . .
• Now a sealed unit, located outside the cab
• Three diagnostic LED's in the cover
• Has more “inputs” and “outputs”
• Functions as an underspeed controller,
but ONLY in Power Mode llI, and if the
engine speed dial is at position “10”
• Has an “anti-stall” feature instead of
the “self-learning” function
• It operates the electronic governor control
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Controller Changes
This slide summarizes some of the changes which have been made to
the 320/330 controller from the "E" series hydraulic excavators.
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CONTROLLER CHANGES. . .
• The controller has continual interactive
communication with the monitor panel
• Controls the work mode solenoids, the two-speed
travel solenoid and relays for the lights, wiper and
washer solenoids
• Stores fault codes for later retrieval
• Provides three levels of Automatic Engine
Control, or AEC
• Has two built-in diagnostic service
modes - Data mode and Calibration mode
• Has two backup systems, one for the pump
control and another for the engine speed dial
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Shown in this slide are the remaining changes to the 320/330 controller.
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THE MONITOR. . .
• Communicates with the controller
• Has LCD displays in place of gauges
• Has push buttons that control many machine

functions and access diagnostic procedures
• Has a three digit character readout that...
- shows engine speed dial position

- displays fault codes for controller/monitor
problems
- indicates when either or both backup
systems are activated
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Monitor Features
This slide summarizes the operational features of the 320/330 monitor.

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INPUTS TO CONTROLLER
ENG.
ENG. OIL FUEL COOLANT IMPL. /SW. ENG. MONITOR
PRESS. LEVEL TEMP. PRESS. SPEED
ATTACH.
SWITCH SENSOR SENSOR SWITCH DIAL
PRESS.
HYD. OIL BM. UP TRAV.
SWITCH
TEMP. PRESS. PRESS.
LOW ALT. SENSOR SWITCH SWITCH
IDLE
SWITCH
ECU (CONTROLLER)
RELAY P/S SPEED FUSE

BOX
PRESSURE CHANGE BOX
BACKUP SWITCH
SWITCH BATTERY
TRAV. SPD. DIAL

SPD. FINE BACKUP SW.
TRAVEL SOLEN. CONTROL START
SWITCH
ALARM VALVE SOLEN. ENGINE
VALVE
G/A
G/A FDBK SPEED

CHASSIS BOOM SWING SENSOR SENSOR
LIGHT LIGHT WIPER WASHER FAULT PRIORITY PUMP
ALARM SOLEN. PRV
VALVE
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Controller Input Components
On this diagram, all of the inputs to the controller have been color
coded red.
Fuse box: Electrical power from the battery and start switch is sent
through the fuse box to the controller.
Monitor: Sends a number of input signals to the controller which will be

explained in detail later in this presentation.
Speed sensor: A magnetic pickup which is mounted on the engine

flywheel housing just below the muffler.
Feedback sensor: Indicates the governor position and is located on the

governor actuator motor which is mounted under a square cover in the
hydraulic pump compartment.
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Engine speed dial: A rotary switch which is located on the operator’s

console in the cab.
Travel pressure switch: Tells the controller when a travel circuit is

activated and is mounted on the top front of the main implement control
valve.
Implement/swing pressure switch: Tells the controller when an

implement or the swing circuit is activated; also mounted on the top
front of the main control valve.
Boom up pressure switch: Tells the controller when the boom control is
fully stroked for "boom up."
Engine coolant temperature sensor: Located on the water pump

housing.
Hydraulic oil temperature sensor: Located on the right rear lower

corner of the hydraulic tank.
Fuel level sensor: Located on the right rear lower corner of the fuel tank
and is visible from the pump compartment.
Alternator: Sends a signal to the controller indicating correct operation.
Engine oil pressure switch: Located in the rear by the engine oil gallery.
One-touch low idle switch: Part of the automatic engine speed control
system; located on top of the right joystick.
Attachment pressure switch: Sends a signal to the controller when an

auxiliary pump is in operation.
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OUTPUTS FROM CONTROLLER

ENG.
SWITCH SENSOR SENSOR SWITCH DIAL ATTACH.
HYD. OIL BM. UP TRAV. PRESS.
TEMP. PRESS. PRESS. SWITCH
IDLE
SWITCH
ECU (CONTROLLER)

BOX PRESSURE CHANGE BOX
BACKUP SWITCH
SWITCH
BATTERY
TRAV. SPD. DIAL

TRAVEL SOLEN. CONTROL
ALARM VALVE SOLEN. START
VALVE ENGINE SWITCH
G/A
G/A FDBK SPEED

CHASSIS BOOM WIPER WASHER SWING SENSOR SENSOR
LIGHT LIGHT FAULT PRIORITY PUMP
ALARM SOLEN. PRV
VALVE
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Controller Output Components
Shown here is the same diagram but with all the controller outputs
color coded red.
Monitor: In addition to serving as an input component, the monitor also

receives signals from the controller.
Governor actuator motor: Electrically controls engine rpm as indicated

by speed dial settings.
Proportional Reducing Valve (PRV): Controls the Power Shift (PS)

pressure to the pump group and is also part of the PWM signal circuit.
Fine control (Leveling) solenoid valve: Activated by the controller after

a signal is received from the WORK push button switch on the monitor
panel.
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Swing priority (Crowding) solenoid valve: Also activated by the

controller after a signal is received from the WORK push button
switch on the monitor panel.
Two speed travel solenoid valve: Activated by the controller after a

signal is received from the TRAVEL SPEED push button switch on
the monitor panel.
Fault alarm: An audible horn or buzzer.
Travel alarm: Activated by the controller after a signal is received from

the travel pressure switch.
Windshield wiper relay: Actuated by the controller after a signal is

received from the WIPER push button switch on the monitor panel.
Windshield washer relay: Actuated by the controller after a signal is

received from the WASHER push button switch.
Chassis light relay: Actuated by the controller after a signal is received

from the LIGHT push button switch.
Boom light relay: Also actuated after a signal is received from the
LIGHT push button switch.
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
POWER MODE POWER WORK AEC
III ON
SELECTION II
I
LIGHT WIPER WASHER
1 1
2 2
TRAVEL SPEED ALARM CANCEL
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Power Mode Selection
• Power mode selector The power mode selector switch, located on the monitor panel, signals the
switch sends signal to controller which power mode level has been chosen. Three symbols with
controller
corresponding LED's indicate which level (I, II or III) has been selected.
• LED's indicate levels I, Each time the switch is pushed, the power mode will cycle to a
II, or III different level and illuminate an LED.
• Power modes The three power modes permit the operator to match the machine power
match machine to the task by providing a different amount of hydraulic horsepower for
power to task the implement, swing and travel systems. The amount of available engine
horsepower that can be utilized in each of the three power modes is:
• Available engine Power Mode I - up to 65%
horsepower Power Mode II - up to 85%
Power Mode III - up to 100%
NOTE: At engine start-up, the controller automatically defaults to

Power Mode II.
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320 P-Q CHARACTERISTICS

3116 ENGINE WITH BENT AXIS NOTE
PUMP 2 PUMPS EQUALLY LOADED VALUES SHOWN ARE EXAMPLES ONLY
WITH IMPLEMENTS ONLY THEY SHOULD NOT BE USED
FOR PUMP TESTS
60 DIAL
"10" 40 GPM
DIAL 1990 PSI 46 GPM
"9~10"
PUMP FLOW (GPM)
50 A 2130 PSI IMPL. R/V

DIAL SETTING
"7~10" 4550 PSI
40 III
37 GPM C B
II
1480 PSI 25 GPM
30 I 3980 PSI
20 POWER SHIFT PRESSURE 20 GPM

POINT A = approx 255 ps
15 GPM
POINT B = approx 290 psi
10 POINT C = approx 320 psi 22 GPM 27 GPM 9 GPM
2490 PSI 2775 PSI
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
PUMP PRESSURE (PSI)
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P-Q Curves (320 with 3116 engine and Bent Axis Pump)
• Pump pressure
plotted against flow
The three curves on this diagram show pump pressure plotted against
• Both pumps equally
pump flow for each of the three power modes when only an implement
loaded or swing circuit is loaded. Each curve shows the flow for one pump when
both pumps are equally loaded. The controller detects when only an
• Implement/swing implement or swing circuit is loaded because the implement/swing
pressure switch pressure switch at the main control valve is closed and the travel pressure
closed
switch at the main control valve is open (no pressure in the travel
• Travel pressure circuits).
switch open
The top curve, for Power Mode III, shows that the pump begins to
• Top curve for Power
destroke at Point A, which is approximately 14700 kPa (2130 psi). At that
Mode III time, the power shift pressure is approximately 1750 kPa (255 psi).
•Middle curve for Power

The middle curve, for Power Mode II, shows that the pump begins to
Mode II destroke at Point B, which is approximately 13700 kPa (1990 psi). At that
time, the power shift pressure is approximately 2000 kPa (290 psi).
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• Bottom curve for The bottom curve, for Power Mode I, shows that the pump begins to
Power Mode I destroke at Point C, which is approximately 10200 kPa (1480 psi). At that
NOTE TO THE INSTRUCTOR: All values shown are for

CLASSROOM REFERENCE ONLY and should not be used
for diagnostic purposes.
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3066 ENGINE WITH SWASHPLATE PUMP NOTE
2 PUMPS EQUALLY LOADED VALUES SHOWN ARE EXAMPLES ONLY
THEY SHOULD NOT BE USED
WITH IMPLEMENTS ONLY
FOR PUMP TESTS
60 DIAL
"10" 43 GPM
DIAL 1500 PSI
"9~10" A 48 GPM
50
PUMP FLOW (GPM)
DIAL "7~10" 1900 PSI IMPL. R/V

SETTING
B III 4550 PSI
40
40 GPM C II 29 GPM
1450 PSI 3050 PSI
I
30
20 POWER SHIFT PRESSURE

16 GPM
POINT A = approx 230 psi
14 GPM
10 POINT C = approx 310 psi 21 GPM 23 GPM 9 GPM
2550PSI 3050 PSI
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
PUMP PRESSURE (PSI)
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P-Q Curves (320 with 3066 engine and Swashplate Pump)

• Pump pressure
• Both pumps equally
pump flow for each of the three power modes when only an implement
pressure switch pressure switch at the main control valve is closed and the travel pressure
closed
switch open
• Top curve for Power destroke at Point A, which is approximately 13100 kPa (1900 psi). At that
The middle curve, for Power Mode II, shows that the pump begins to
• Middle curve for destroke at Point B, which is approximately 10300 kPa (1500 psi). At that
Power Mode II time, the power shift pressure is approximately 1950 kPa (280 psi).
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2 PUMPS EQUALLY LOADED NOTE
WITH IMPLEMENTS ONLY VALUES SHOWN ARE EXAMPLES ONLY THEY
SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR PUMP TESTS
DIAL "10"
60 III A 42 GPM IMPL. R/V
DIAL "9~10" 59 GPM 4130 PSI SETTING
II
57 GPM B 3130 PSI 4550 PSI
PUMP FLOW (GPM)
50 2485 PSI
DIAL "7~10" 39 GPM
I 47 GPM C 3335 PSI
40 2200PSI 38 GPM
30 34 GPM
3050 PSI 28 GPM
POWER SHIFT PRESSURE
20 POINT A = approx 160 psi 20GPM
10 POINT C = approx 200 psi
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
PUMP PRESSURE (PSI)
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P-Q Curves (330 with 3306 engine)

• Pump pressure
• Both pumps equally pump flow for each of the three power modes when only an implement
pressure switch
pressure switch at the main control valve is closed and the travel pressure
closed
switch open
• Top curve for Power destroke at Point A, which is approximately 21570 kPa (3130 psi). At that
• Middle curve for The middle curve, for Power Mode II, shows that the pump begins to
Power Mode II destroke at Point B, which is approximately 17160 kPa (2485 psi). At that
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320 PUMP P-Q CHARACTERISTICS

3116 ENGINE WITH BENT AXIS PUMP
ONE PUMP LOADED WITH IMPLEMENTS OR TRAVEL
IN POWER MODE III
60
49 GPM
A 47 GPM
M
2490 PSI
G
P
(
50 3980 PSI
W
NOTE B
O
F
l
40 VALUES SHOWN ARE EXAMPLES ONLY

THEY SHOULD NOT BE USED TRAVEL 31 GPM
M
U
P
FOR PUMP TESTS

30
5000 PSI
POWER SHIFT IMPLEMENTS TRAVEL
20 PRESSURE 27 GPM R/V SETTING
Pt. A = 130 psi 3980 PSI 23 GPM
10 Pt. B = 45 psi 4550 PSI
IMPL.
R/V SETTING
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
PUMP PRESSURE (PSI)
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P-Q Curves (320 with 3116 engine and Bent Axis Pump)
These two curves show the pump pressure plotted against flow when only
• Only one pump loaded
one pump is loaded for either an implement/swing circuit or for the travel
• Power Mode III with circuit. The values shown here are for Power Mode III with the engine
speed dial at 10 speed dial at position 10.
Again, the controller can detect when only an implement is loaded

• Only implement
because the implement/swing pressure switch at the main control valve is
loaded:
- Implement/swing
closed and the travel pressure switch at the main control valve is open (no
pressure switch pressure in the travel circuits). The pump begins to destroke at Point A,
closed which is approximately 17100 kPa (2490 psi). Power shift pressure will
- Travel pressure be approximately 900 kPa (130 psi) at that time.
switch open
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• Only travel loaded: The controller can detect when only the travel circuit is loaded because
- Travel pressure the travel pressure switch at the main control valve is closed and the
switch closed
implement/swing pressure switch at the main control valve is open (no
- Implement/swing
pressure switch pressure in the implement/swing circuits). When using one pump to load
open a travel circuit (as in a pivot turn), the pump begins to destroke at Point
B, which is approximately 27400 kPa (3980 psi). Power shift pressure
will be approximately 300 kPa (45 psi) at that time.
• Constant signal
Thus, the controller sends a constant level of electrical signal to the
to PRV as circuit PRV when loading the implement/swing or travel circuit. After the
is loaded engine speed decreases to the target speed of approximately 1750 rpm,
the controller varies the electrical signal to the PRV to maintain that
• Engine rpm decreases target speed.
to target speed
• Signal to PRV
varies to maintain
target speed
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3066 ENGINE WITH SWASHPLATE PUMP
IN POWER MODE III
60 NOTE
VALUES SHOWN ARE EXAMPLES ONLY
50 FOR PUMP TESTS 43 GPM 42 GPM
2670 PSI 3980 PSI TRAVEL
PUMP FlOW (GPM)
40 A B
4550 PSI
IMPL.
30 R/V 27 GPM
SETTING
POWER SHIFT
20 PRESSURE IMPLEMENTS
Pt. A = 185 psi 20 GPM 5000 PSI
10 Pt. B = 28 psi 3980 PSI TRAVEL
17 GPM R/V
SETTING
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
PUMP PRESSURE (PSI)
20
P-Q Curves (320 with 3066 engine and Swashplate Pump)
These two curves show the pump pressure plotted against flow when only
• Only one pump loaded
one pump is loaded for either an implement/swing circuit or for the travel
• Power Mode III with circuit. The values shown here are for Power Mode III with the engine
speed dial at 10 speed dial at position 10.
Again, the controller can detect when only an implement is loaded

• Only implement
because the implement/swing pressure switch at the main control valve is
loaded:
- Implement/swing
closed and the travel pressure switch at the main control valve is open (no
pressure switch pressure in the travel circuits). The pump begins to destroke at Point A,
closed which is approximately 18400 kPa (2670 psi). Power shift pressure will
- Travel pressure be approximately 1275 kPa (185 psi) at that time.
switch open
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• Only travel loaded: The controller can detect when only the travel circuit is loaded because
- Travel pressure the travel pressure switch at the main control valve is closed and the
switch closed
implement/swing pressure switch at the main control valve is open (no
- Implement/swing
pressure switch pressure in the implement/swing circuits). When using one pump to load
open a travel circuit (as in a pivot turn), the pump begins to destroke at Point
B, which is approximately 27400 kPa (3980 psi). Power shift pressure
will be approximately 200 kPa (28 psi) at that time.
• Constant signal
to PRV as circuit
As in the preceding example, the controller sends a constant level of
is loaded electrical signal to the PRV when loading the implement/swing or
travel circuit. After the engine speed decreases to the target speed of
• Engine rpm decreases approximately 1750 rpm, the controller varies the electrical signal to the
to target speed PRV to maintain that target speed.
• Signal to PRV
varies to maintain
target speed
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IN POWER MODE III
60 53 GPM
61 GPM A
NOTE 4195 PSI
50 VALUES SHOWN ARE EXAMPLES ONLY
FOR PUMP TESTS
34 GPM
PUMP FlOW (GPM)
IMPLEMENTS
40
4550 PSI
30 IMPL.
R/V SETTING
5000 PSI
20
POWER SHIFT TRAVEL
R/V
PRESSURE SETTING
10
Pt. A=100 psi
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
PUMP PRESSURE (PSI)
21
P-Q Curve (330 with 3306 engine)
• Only one pump loaded This curve shows the pump pressure plotted against flow when only one
• Power Mode III with
pump is loaded for either an implement/swing circuit or for the travel
speed dial at 10 circuit. The values shown here are for Power Mode III with the engine
speed dial at position 10.
• Only implement The controller can detect when only an implement is loaded because the
loaded:
implement/swing pressure switch at the main control valve is closed and
- Implement/swing
pressure switch
the travel pressure switch at the main control valve is open (no pressure
closed in the travel circuits). The pump begins to destroke at Point A, which is
- Travel pressure approximately 28920 kPa (4195 psi). Power shift pressure will be
switch open approximately 685 kPa (100 psi) at that time.
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• Constant signal The controller sends a constant level of electrical signal to the PRV when
to PRV as circuit loading the implement/swing or travel circuit. After the engine speed
is loaded
decreases to the target speed of approximately 1750 rpm, the controller
• Engine rpm decreases varies the electrical signal to the PRV to maintain that target speed.
to target speed
• Signal to PRV
varies to maintain
target speed
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PUMP CONTROLS
RESOLVER
POWER MODE SELECTION VALVE REGULATOR
ENGINE
SPEED MONITOR
DIAL
PILOT
PUMP
TRAV.
PRESS.
SWITCH ENGINE SPEED SENSOR
P/S
PRESS
IMP. SW. PUMP
PRESS. PUMP FROM
SWITCH PRV
ECU
P/S PRESSURE
FROM PRV
ATTACH.
PRESS.
PROPORTIONAL
SWITCH
REDUCING VALVE
(IF EQUIPPED)
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Pump Regulation
• Pump flow regulated Pump flow is regulated by the controller. As machine operation begins,
by controller the implement/swing pressure switch or the travel pressure switch closes
because pressure in the main control valve logic circuit increases. The
• Controller sends
electrical signal to
controller then processes the signals from the power mode switch, engine
PRV speed dial and the engine speed sensor to determine the level of electrical
signal that is sent to the proportional reducing valve. The PRV then sends
• PRV sends pressure a variable reduced pilot system pressure signal (called power shift
signal to pumps pressure) to the hydraulic pump regulators. Power shift pressure affects
both pumps at the same time based on the power mode level selected by
• Pressure signal
affects both pumps the operator.
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Power Mode I: Any engine speed dial position

• Signal from controller In Power Mode I, the electrical signal from the controller to the PRV is
to PRV is constant constant and high. The PRV sends a constant and high power shift
and high pressure to the pumps causing them to begin destroking at a relatively
low pump system pressure. As system pressure in each pump increases
• Pumps destroke at
low system pressure above 10700 kPa (1550 psi), the power shift pressure does not change.
The increased pump pressures, acting internally in the pump regulators,
• Both pump flows vary begin to destroke the pumps. Both pump flows will increase or decrease
with pump pressures as pump pressures decrease or increase.
Power Mode II: Any engine speed dial position
• Signal from controller
to PRV is constant but In Power Mode II, the electrical signal from the controller to the PRV is
less than Power Mode still constant but slightly lower than in Power Mode I, so the power shift
I pressure to the pumps is also slightly lower. The pumps begin to destroke
at a slightly higher pump system pressure than in Power Mode I. As
• Pumps destroke at
pump pressure increases and flow decreases, the power shift pressure will
slightly higher system
pressure remain relatively constant. Again, pump flow is regulated by the
individual pump system pressure acting internally in the pump regulators
• Power shift pressure (as described in Power Mode I).
remains constant
Power Mode III: Engine speed dial positions 1 through 9
• Signal from controller
is constant but less
In Power Mode III, the electrical signal from the controller to the PRV is
than Power Mode II still constant but slightly lower than in Power Mode II, so the power shift
pressure to the pumps is also slightly lower. The pumps begin to destroke
• Pumps destroke at at a slightly higher pump system pressure than in Power Mode II. As
higher pressure than stated previously, when pump pressure increases and flow decreases, the
Power Mode II
power shift pressure will remain relatively constant. Pump flow is still
• Power shift pressure regulated by the individual pump system pressure acting internally in the
remains constant pump regulators (as described in Power Modes I and II).
• Controller functions as Power Mode III: Engine speed dial position 10

underspeed control
If the engine speed dial is at 10 and the pumps are loaded, the controller
functions as an underspeed control. The controller monitors engine speed
• As engine speed
decreases, controller from the speed sensor and, as engine speed decreases to near full load
signal increases (1980 rpm for 320, 1950 rpm for 330), the controller begins to increase
the electrical signal to the PRV. The PRV increases the power shift signal
• Controller varies to the pumps and the pumps begin to destroke. The controller continually
signal to maintain
varies the electrical signal to the PRV to maintain engine speed as near to
engine rpm near full
load full load rpm as possible.
NOTE TO THE INSTRUCTOR: For a detailed explanation of the
function and operation of the hydraulic pump regulators, refer to
STMG 619 "320/330 Hydraulic Excavators--Pumps and Pump
Controls" (Form SESV1619).
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POWER ELECTRONIC
lll POWERMODE CONTROL CIRCUITS
ll SWITCH SPEED DIAL LIMITS
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III
II
I SPEED SENSOR
1 1
2 2
PUMP
MONITOR
ECU FEEDBACK ENGINE

(CONTROLLER) SENSOR
PROPORTIONAL GOVERNOR
REDUCING VALVE ACTUATOR
ENGINE
SPEED DIAL
23
Speed Dial Limits
• Power Mode I: Engine The engine speed is limited by the power mode setting chosen. When
rpm limited to speed Power Mode I is selected, the maximum engine rpm is limited to that of
dial position 7
the engine speed dial at position 7, even if the dial is at position 8, 9 or
10. If the dial is at position 6 or below, the maximum engine rpm will be
that of the selected dial position.
• Power Mode II: Engine In Power Mode II, the maximum engine rpm is limited to that of dial
rpm limited to speed position 9, even if the dial is at position 10. If the dial is at position 8 or
dial position 9
below, the maximum engine rpm will be that of the selected dial position.
• Power Mode III: In Power Mode III, the maximum engine rpm is limited to that of the
Engine rpm limited to engine speed dial at position 10. If the dial is at position 9 or below, the
speed dial position 10 maximum engine rpm will be that of the selected dial position.
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24
SYSTEMS OPERATION
The 320/330 controllers provide a number of operational benefits.

Productivity is a function of all systems operating correctly and within
design specifications. A thorough understanding of how the controller
can vary the machine operational parameters will enhance
productivity and the ability to isolate performance related problems.
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320 System Behavior
• Normal operation in Engine speed and power shift pressures will vary during different
Power Mode III
operating conditions. This chart provides examples of approximate engine
• Engine speed dial at rpm and power shift pressure during different machine operating
position 10 conditions. For all conditions, the machine is shown during normal
operation in Power Mode III with the engine speed dial at position 10.
• Controls in HOLD,
three seconds before High Idle: All controls are in NEUTRAL or HOLD during the three
AEC comes ON seconds before the Automatic Engine Control (AEC) comes ON. Engine
speed is 1970 rpm and power shift pressure is approximately 1910 kPa
• Engine rpm to be (275 psi). Engine speed is about to be reduced to AEC level 1 or 2.
lowered
• Controls in HOLD for No Load, Maximum RPM: All controls are in NEUTRAL or HOLD for
three seconds, AEC is three seconds and the AEC switch is OFF. Engine speed is 1870 rpm and
OFF power shift pressure is approximately 1910 kPa (275 psi). The hydraulic
pumps are at low standby flow and pump pressures are below 3450 kPa
• Pumps at low standby
(500 psi). Component wear will be reduced and fuel consumption is low.
flow
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Normal Load, Below Full Load Speed: Both pumps are pressurized up
• Pump pressures at
relief valve setting
to the implement relief valve setting. Engine speed is approximately
1790 rpm and power shift pressure is from 1325 to 1815 kPa
• Controller monitoring (190 to 260 psi). Pump pressures are at 31350 kPa (4550 psi) and pump
engine speed flows are approximately 76 l/min. (20 gpm). The controller is monitoring
engine speed to either increase or decrease the electrical signal to the
PRV.
• Boom up and swing at Maximum Flow, Full Load Speed: Booming up and swinging at the
same time same time. Engine speed is approximately 1800 rpm and power shift
pressure is from 1275 to 1765 kPa (185 to 255 psi). Pump pressures are
at 24100 kPa (3500 psi) and pump flows are approximately 129 l/min.
(34 gpm).
• Controls in HOLD for AEC On: All controls are in NEUTRAL or HOLD for three seconds and
three seconds, AEC is the AEC switch is ON. Engine speed is approximately 1300 rpm and
ON power shift pressure is approximately 1910 kPa (275 psi). Hydraulic
pressures are below 3450 kPa (500 psi) and the pumps are at low standby
flow
flow of approximately 34 l/min. (9 gpm).
One-Touch Low Idle: One-touch low idle switch is ON. Engine speed
• One-touch low idle is approximately 950 rpm and power shift pressure is approximately
switch is ON 2050 kPa (295 psi). Hydraulic pump pressures are below 3450 kPa (500
psi) and the pumps are at low standby flow of approximately 34 l/min.
flow
(9 gpm).
NOTE TO THE INSTRUCTOR: Power shift pressures shown are

for example only and should not be used for testing and adjusting.
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330 SYSTEM BEHAVIOR

NORMAL OPERATION
High Idle
1960 (3 sec. period before 205 psi
AEC comes ON)
1860 AEC Level I 205 psi
1790 Both pumps pressurized 140 psi
up to main relief pressure 170 psi
1790 115 psi
Boom Up and Swing
1840 185 psi
1300 AEC ON 205 psi
850 One-Touch Low Idle 205 psi

ON
ENGINE POWER SHIFT
RPM PRESSURE
THE VALUES SHOWN ARE FOR THE 330, 330L.
ACTUAL VALUES WILL VARY WITH MACHINE MODEL
26
330 System Behavior
• Normal operation in Engine speed and power shift pressures will vary during different
Power Mode III
operating conditions. This chart provides examples of approximate engine
• Engine speed dial at rpm and power shift pressure during different machine operating
position 10 conditions. For all conditions, the machine is shown during normal
operation in Power Mode III with the engine speed dial at position 10.
• Controls in HOLD, High Idle: All controls are in NEUTRAL or HOLD during the three
three seconds before seconds before the Automatic Engine Control (AEC) comes ON. Engine
AEC comes ON speed is 1960 rpm and power shift pressure is approximately 1420 kPa
(205 psi). Engine speed is about to be reduced to AEC level 1 or 2.
• Engine rpm to be
lowered
No Load, Maximum RPM: All controls are in NEUTRAL or HOLD for
• Controls in HOLD for three seconds and the AEC switch is OFF. Engine speed is 1870 rpm and
three seconds, AEC is power shift pressure is approximately1420 kPa (205 psi). The hydraulic
OFF pumps are at low standby flow and pump pressures are below 3450 kPa
(500 psi). Component wear will be reduced and fuel consumption is low.
flow
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• Pump pressures at Normal Load, Below Full Load Speed: Both pumps are pressurized up
relief valve setting
to the implement relief valve setting. Engine speed is approximately
1790 rpm and power shift pressure is from 980 to 1175 kPa
• Controller monitoring
engine speed (140 to 170 psi). Pump pressures are at 31350 kPa (4550 psi) and pump
flows are approximately 145 l/min. (38 gpm). The controller is
monitoring engine speed to either increase or decrease the electrical
signal to the PRV.
• Boom up and swing at

Maximum Flow, Full Load Speed: Booming up and swinging at the
same time same time. Engine speed is approximately 1790 rpm and power shift
pressure is from 785 to 1275 kPa (115 to 185 psi). Pump pressures are at
24100 kPa (3500 psi) and pump flows are approximately 190 l/min.
(50 gpm).
• Controls in HOLD for AEC On: All controls are in NEUTRAL or HOLD for three seconds and
three seconds, AEC is the AEC switch is ON. Engine speed is approximately 1300 rpm and
ON power shift pressure is approximately 1420 kPa (205 psi). Hydraulic
pressures are below 3450 kPa (500 psi) and the pumps are at low standby
• Pumps at low standby flow of approximately 34 l/min. (9 gpm).
flow
• One-touch low idle One-Touch Low Idle: One-touch low idle switch is ON. Engine speed
switch is ON is approximately 850 rpm and power shift pressure is approximately
1420 kPa (205 psi). Hydraulic pump pressures are below 3450 kPa (500
• Pumps at low standby psi) and the pumps are at low standby flow of approximately 34 l/min.
flow
(9 gpm).
NOTE TO THE INSTRUCTOR: Power shift pressures shown are

for example only and should not be used for testing and adjusting.
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320-330 POWER MODE SETTINGS

HYDRAULIC TORQUE
RATED = 1800 RPM
HYDRAULIC TORQUE TARGET SPEED = 1790 RPM (330)
1750 RPM (320)

lll
ll
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
LOW IDLE HIGH IDLE
ENGINE SPEED DIAL POSITION
27
Power Mode Settings
• Hydraulic torque for This chart shows hydraulic torque in each of the three power modes
each speed dial for each of the ten engine speed dial positions. The normal engine
position
torque curve (black) is at the top.
• Power Mode III, dial The Power Mode III torque curve (red) is the second curve from the top.
position 10 When the engine speed dial is in position 10 and the machine begins
working, the engine speed will decrease from high idle rpm toward the
• Engine rpm decreases full load speed of 1800 rpm. The full load speed is near the target speed
to target speed
• Controller varies (1750 rpm for 320, 1790 rpm for 330) for Power Mode III and dial
signal to maintain position 10. After the engine rpm decreases to the target speed, the
target rpm controller varies the electrical signal to the PRV to maintain the
engine rpm at or near the target speed.
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• Power Mode III, dial When the engine speed dial is in position 9 or below (but still in Power
position 9 or below
Mode III) and the machine begins working, the engine rpm will decrease
• Engine rpm from the no load speed for that dial position until the pump system
decreases, pressure begins to destroke the pump. In this condition, the controller
pumps destroke sends a steady signal to the PRV and pump flow is controlled only by
the pump system pressures.
• Steady signal to PRV
• Power Modes I and II The Power Mode II curve (blue) and Power Mode I curve (yellow) show
are similar similar characteristics. Power Mode II engine speed begins at dial
position 9 and the controller sends a steady and slightly higher electrical
signal to the PRV than in Power Mode III and dial position 9. Power
Mode I begins at dial position 7 and the controller sends a steady and
• Engine rpm
decreases,
slightly higher electrical signal to the PRV than in Power Mode II. As the
pumps destroke machine begins working, the engine speed will decrease from the no load
speed for a selected dial position until pump pressure begins to destroke
• Steady signal to PRV the pumps. Remember, the controller sends a steady signal to the PRV
during these conditions and pump flow is controlled only by pump
• Pump flow controlled
system pressures.
by system pressures
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320-330 POWER MODE SETTINGS

ANTI-STALL FUNCTION
CONSTANT TORQUE
CONTROL LINE
QUE
TOR
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H
D
Y
ANTI-STALL
CONTROL LINE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
LOW IDLE ENGINE SPEED DIAL POSITION HIGH IDLE
28
• Anti-stall function The anti-stall function of the 320/330 controller replaces the self-learning
function which was used on the "E" series excavator controllers.
When the machine is operating in Power Mode I and II or in Power Mode

III with the engine speed dial in position 9 or below, the power shift
pressure is constant. (Remember, however, that the power shift pressures
• Engine 250 rpm below are different for each of these conditions.) The controller monitors engine
no load speed for speed and, if the engine speed decreases 250 rpm below the no load speed
selected dial position
of the engine speed dial, the controller begins to increase the electrical
• Signal to PRV
signal to the PRV. The PRV then increases the power shift pressure sent
increases to the pumps and causes the pump flow rates to decrease, thereby
unloading the engine. When the engine speed increases above the engine
• Flow rates decrease to speed dial less 250 rpm value, the controller again provides a constant
unload engine
electrical signal to the PRV.
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• Power Mode II, In the example shown on the graph, a 320 excavator is operating in Power
dial position 8 Mode II with the engine speed dial in position 8. The no load engine
speed is 1750 rpm. As the machine begins to operate, the engine speed
• Engine rpm decreases
to 1500 decreases to 1500 rpm. To this point, the controller was supplying a
constant electrical signal to the PRV. After the engine speed decreases to
• Signal to PRV 1500 rpm, however, the controller begins to increase the signal to the
increases, pumps PRV causing the pumps to destroke and unload the engine. When engine
destroke
speed increases above 1500 rpm, the controller again supplies a constant
electrical signal to the PRV.
NOTE: The anti-stall feature functions as described above for each

of the engine speed dial positions and power mode levels except
Power Mode III and dial position 10.
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W
O
O
H
R
S
E
P
E
POWER MODE
VS.
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HYDRAULIC RATED SPEED
HORSEPOWER
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ENGINE
HORSEPOWER
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H
D
R
A
U
C
Y
L
I
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SPEED DIAL
SETTINGS
800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000

ENGINE RPM
29
• Power mode setting vs This graph compares available engine horsepower to the hydraulic
hydraulic horsepower horsepower for each engine speed dial position in each power mode. The
top curve (black) represents the available engine horsepower. Power
Mode III is shown by the red curve, Power Mode II by the blue curve and
Power Mode I by the yellow curve.
• Power reduction This graph illustrates the reduction in power capabilities for all three
curves for all three power modes. Notice how the power decreases from approximately 100%
modes
in Power Mode III, to 85% in Power Mode II, to 65% in Power Mode I.
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AUTOMATIC ENGINE
MONITOR SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT
ON
(AEC)
AEC SWITCH
III
ENGINE
II
I
1 1
2 2
IMPLEMENT/SWING
PRESSURE SWITCH ECU SPEED SENSOR
GOVERNOR
ACTUATOR
TRAVEL
PRESSURE SWITCH
30
Automatic Engine Control (AEC)
• Purpose of AEC: The purpose of the automatic engine speed control that is used on the "E"
- Reduce fuel series excavators and 200 family of excavators is to reduce fuel
consumption
consumption and engine/machine noise by automatically reducing engine
- Reduce noise
- Decrease rpm when
speed when no hydraulic power is demanded. The 320/330 AEC has these
demand is low same features, but also slightly decreases engine rpm when the hydraulic
power demand is very low. This rpm decrease occurs regardless of the
power mode that has been selected. The three levels of AEC on the
320/330 are defined as:
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• Three levels of AEC 1. No load: No hydraulic demand (control levers in NEUTRAL or

HOLD) for 3 seconds.
2. Light load: Engine speed is 50 rpm or less below the no load setting
for 10 or more seconds while an implement or travel circuit is in
operation.
3. Normal load: Engine speed is 70 rpm or more below the no load

setting while an implement or travel circuit is in operation.
NOTE: Specific engine speed settings for each condition are

provided in the Serviceman's Handouts in the back of this
presentation.
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LOW
IDLE
SWITCH
ONE-TOUCH
LOW IDLE CONTROL CIRCUIT
ENGINE
ENGINE
SPEED
DIAL
TRAVEL
SPEED
PRESSURE
ECU SENSOR
SWITCH
IMPLEMENT/SWING GOVERNOR
PRESSURE ACTUATOR
SWITCH
31
One-touch Low Idle Control
• Switch operates The final speed variable in the system is the one-touch low idle switch
only with no demand
which operates only when no demand is placed on the hydraulic system.
• First depression The first depression (ON) of the switch decreases the engine rpm from
decreases rpm the no load speed setting (either 100 rpm or 1300 rpm below high idle) to
a setting of approximately 950 rpm for the 320 Excavator or 850 rpm for
• Second depression the 330. The second depression (OFF) of the switch returns the engine
increases rpm
speed setting to the previous no load value.
• Applied load at low If a hydraulic load is applied while the engine speed setting is at 950 or
rpm causes increase 850 rpm, the setting will increase to the engine speed dial setting.
to no load setting
If the one-touch low idle switch is depressed (ON) within three seconds
• Two depressions after of load removal (before the no load speed setting can be obtained) and
load removal causes
then depressed (OFF) again three or more seconds after load removal, the
return to AEC setting
engine speed setting will return to the selected AEC speed setting (either
100 rpm below high idle or 1300 rpm).
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BACKUP SYSTEM CIRCUITS

NORMAL OPERATION
GOVERNOR ACTUATOR
DRIVE CIRCUIT ENGINE SPEED DIAL
BACKUP SWITCH
AUT MAN
M
GOVERNOR
ACTUATOR
RAB TOR 24V
ENGINE SPEED
CHANGE SWITCH
ECU
24V AUT TOR
PRV
DRIVER
PRV
PRV
PUMP CONTROL
BACKUP SWITCH
BACKUP
BACKUP
RESISTOR
DETECTION
32
Backup Systems
• Normal operation This schematic shows the two backup systems during normal machine
operation. The controller sends electrical signals through the engine
• Speed dial backup
speed dial backup switch to the governor actuator motor. Notice that the
switch in "AUT"
position
engine speed dial backup switch is in the "AUT" position. The engine
speed change switch is in the spring loaded center position.
• Pump control The controller also sends signals through the pump control backup switch
backup switch in to the PRV. Notice that the pump control backup switch is in the "AUT"
"AUT" position
position. Also, the backup resistor is connected to only the backup switch
at this time.
• Backup systems The engine speed dial and pump control backup are separate systems
controlled individually and are controlled individually.
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ENGINE SPEED DIAL BACKUP SYSTEM ON
GOVERNOR ACTUATOR
BACKUP SWITCH
AUT MAN
M
GOVERNOR
ACTUATOR
RAB TOR 24V
ENGINE SPEED
CHANGE SWITCH
ECU
24V AUT TOR
PRV
DRIVER
PRV
PRV
PUMP CONTROL
BACKUP SWITCH
BACKUP BACKUP
DETECTION RESISTOR
33
• Speed dial backup In this schematic, the engine speed dial backup switch has been moved to
switch in "MAN" the "MAN" position which disconnects the governor actuator motor from
position
the engine speed dial. At the same time, the speed change switch is
• Governor actuator
inserted into the circuit. Moving the speed change switch left or right will
motor disconnected send power to the motor to either increase or decrease engine speed.
from speed dial
NOTE: When only the engine speed dial backup system is ON, the
• Speed change switch operator will see an "A" in the three digit display on the monitor
is activated
panel. (The "A" means the governor actuator motor circuit is open.)
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PUMP CONTROL BACKUP SYSTEM ON
GOVERNOR ACTUATOR
BACKUP SWITCH
AUT MAN
M
GOVERNOR
ACTUATOR
RAB TOR 24V
ENGINE SPEED
CHANGE SWITCH
ECU
24V AUT TOR
PRV
DRIVER
PRV
PRV
PUMP CONTROL
BACKUP SWITCH
BACKUP BACKUP
DETECTION RESISTOR
34
• Pump control In this schematic, the pump control backup switch has been moved to the
backup switch in "Tortoise" position which disconnects the pump control from the
"Tortoise" position
controller and connects the backup resistor circuit to the PRV. The PRV
• Backup resistor
receives a constant signal of approximately 0.5 amps and sends a
connected to PRV constant power shift pressure to the hydraulic pumps. At this time, pump
output is approximately that of Power Mode II.
• PRV sends constant
power shift pressure NOTE: When only the pump control backup system is ON, the
to pumps
operator will see an “H” in the three digit display on the monitor
panel. When both the speed dial and pump control backup systems
are ON, a "U" will be shown in the three digit display.
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
POWER WORK AEC
SERVICE III ON
II
FUNCTIONS I
LIGHT WIPER WASHER
1 1
2 2
35
SERVICE FUNCTIONS
• Two level diagnostic A comprehensive two level diagnostic capability is built into the 320/330
capability controller. The first level (called the "Data Mode") will be explained in
detail since this level will be used most often. The Data Mode provides
• Data Mode provides
information on eight status information on the function of eight key systems within the
key systems machine. The POWER, LIGHT, TRAVEL SPEED and WIPER LED's are
used as a guide to access the eight channels of information in the Data
• Information displayed Mode. The information from these eight channels will be displayed in the
in three digit LCD's
three digit LCD's on the monitor panel.
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
ACCESSING THE
POWER WORK AEC
DATA MODE III ON
II
I
LIGHT WIPER WASHER
1 1
2 2
36
Data Mode
• Accessing the To access and view the first channel of information, the engine can
Data Mode either be running or shut down. If the engine is running, however, some
machine systems can be observed in operation. In this service mode, all
of the LCD gauges and warning indicators will continue to function
• Push and hold ALARM normally and all machine functions can be controlled.
CANCEL button until
First, push and hold the ALARM CANCEL button until its LED begins
LED flashes
to flash. Next, while still pushing the ALARM CANCEL button, push the
• Push POWER button POWER button until the LED for Power Mode III begins to flash. Do not
until Power Mode III hold the POWER button too long or another of the eight LED's will flash.
LED flashes If this condition occurs, continue to push the ALARM CANCEL and
POWER buttons simultaneously until the LED for Power Mode III again
• Data Mode is
accessed
flashes. The Data Mode has now been accessed and the eight channels of
information can be viewed.
• To exit, push ALARM
To exit this service mode at any time, either push the ALARM CANCEL
CANCEL button or
turn key start switch button for more than two seconds or turn the key start switch OFF.
OFF
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
POWER WORK AEC
POWER SHIFT PRESSURE III ON
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• Power shift command The first channel of information that will be accessed in the three digit
signal display of the monitor is "P21." This display is the "Power Shift
Command" signal and means that the controller is sending a certain
• Indicates level of
level of the PWM electrical signal to the PRV. "P21" indicates the
signal sent to PRV
controller signal being sent to the PRV causes the PRV to send a power
2
shift pressure of 21 kg/cm [2070 kPa (300 psi)] to the pumps. When
• Display will change operating the machine in Power Mode III and with the engine speed dial
during operation
at "10," the display will change as the controller varies the power shift
signal to the pumps.
• To access additional To access the second and succeeding channels of information, push
channels, push the ALARM CANCEL and POWER buttons simultaneously.
ALARM CANCEL Remember, however, do not hold the two buttons down together for
and POWER buttons
too long or the next channel of information may be missed.
together
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MONITOR
POWER WORK AEC
ENGINE RPM DISPLAY III ON
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• Engine rpm display To check the engine rpm, push the ALARM CANCEL and POWER
buttons simultaneously until the LED for Power Mode II flashes. The
• Last rpm digit omitted
three digit display now shows the engine rpm, but the last digit has been
omitted. The display shown in this example is "196" which means that the
• Display will change engine speed is 1960 rpm. If the engine speed dial position is changed or
as rpm varies if the machine is operated, the change in engine rpm will be shown on the
display.
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
POWER WORK AEC
ENGINE COOLANT III ON
II
TEMPERATURE I
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• Engine coolant To check the engine coolant temperature, push the ALARM
temperature in °C CANCEL and POWER buttons simultaneously until the LED for
Power Mode I flashes. The three digit display now shows the engine
• Power Mode I
LED flashes
coolant temperature in degrees Celsius. The "85" shown on the
display means that the engine coolant temperature is 85°C.
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
POWER WORK AEC
HYDRAULIC OIL III ON
II
TEMPERATURE I
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• Hydraulic oil To check the hydraulic oil temperature, push the ALARM CANCEL
temperature in °C and POWER buttons simultaneously until the LED for Light 1 flashes.
The three digit display now shows the hydraulic oil temperature in
• Light 1 LED flashes
degrees Celsius. The "65" shown on the display means that the
hydraulic oil temperature is 65°C.
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
POWER WORK AEC
ANALOG / DIGITAL III ON
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INFORMATION I
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• Analog to digital Eight channels of Analog to Digital (A/D) conversion information can be
information accessed by pushing the ALARM CANCEL and POWER buttons
simultaneously until the LED for Light 2 flashes. The three digit display
• Light 2 LED flashes
now shows Analog to Digital conversion information. The information,
• Not usable at this time however, is not usable at this time for service or diagnostics.
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
REAL TIME III
POWER WORK
ON
AEC
ERROR CODES II
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• Real time error codes To access the error codes for any current problems, push the ALARM
CANCEL and POWER buttons simultaneously until the LED by the
• "Rabbit" LED flashes
Travel Speed--Rabbit symbol flashes. The error codes for any current
• List scrolls in
problems will automatically appear sequentially at intervals of two
ascending order seconds ON and one half second OFF. The list will scroll in ascending
order until stopped.
• "E00" reading means A reading of "E00" means that no system errors are occurring at this time.
no errors occurring
NOTE TO THE INSTRUCTOR: The error codes displayed in this

mode are referred to as “real time” which means that the
problems are being detected by the controller at this time and
have not been stored in the controller. The next diagnostic level,
the Calibration Mode, will show how to view stored error codes
for intermittent problems the controller has detected. For a
complete listing of the error codes, check the Testing and
Adjusting modules of the 320 Service Manual (Form SENR5473)
and the 330 Service Manual (Form SENR5496).
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
DIGITAL INPUT TESTS III
POWER WORK
ON
AEC
II
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• Digital input tests The next channel of information allows access to the digital input
information sent to the controller from the various electronic system
components. Push the ALARM CANCEL and POWER buttons
• "Tortoise" LED
flashes
simultaneously until the LED by the Travel Speed--Tortoise symbol
flashes. The initial display is "0 3." The "0" indicates that this display is
• Initial display is "0 3" the first of 21 "ports" or additional channels of information, and the "3"
is the wiring harness code for the 320 and 330.
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• Ports and components The 21 ports and components are:

Port Component Port Component
0 Harness code b PRV backup switch

1 Engine speed dial position C 320 with 3066 engine
2 Travel pressure switch d Main switch
3 Attachment pump pressure E Implement/swing pressure
switch switch
4 Engine oil pressure switch F Alternator
5 Reserved H Reserved
6 Reserved J Reserved
7 Reserved L Reserved
8 Low idle switch n Reserved
9 Boom raise pressure switch P Reserved
A Governor actuator backupswitch
• To access remaining To access the remaining 20 "ports" of information push the ALARM
ports, push ALARM CANCEL and WORK MODE buttons simultaneously. The next port will
CANCEL and WORK show "1" and a number (1 through 10) where the "1" indicates the port
MODE buttons selected and the number indicates a speed dial position. If the engine
together
speed dial is moved, the display will change to show the new dial
position. If a malfunction in the engine speed dial is detected, the display
will show "1Er."
Push the ALARM CANCEL and WORK MODE buttons again and the
next port, Travel Pressure Switch, appears with "2oF" showing in the
• Travel pressure switch display. The "2" indicates the port and "oF" indicates that the travel
port pressure switch is OFF (or open). If either travel control is moved and the
travel pilot signal pressure begins to increase, the display will show
"2On." This code indicates that the travel pressure switch has closed.
Release the travel control and the "2oF" appears again indicating that the
pressure switch has opened.
Again, each succeeding port is accessed by pushing the ALARM
CANCEL and WORK MODE buttons simultaneously. Some of the ports
are "spares" and are not currently associated with an electronic
component. Those ports which have associated components can be
• Some ports are spares turned ON or OFF by actuating the particular circuit or system which
contains the component (as explained with the travel pressure switch).
• Ports can be turned
ON or OFF NOTE TO THE INSTRUCTOR: For additional information on the
port numbers and the electronic component for each port, refer to
the Testing and Adjusting modules (Forms SENR5473 and
SENR5496) in the 320 and 330 Service Manuals respectively.
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
OUTPUT CONTROL III
POWER WORK
ON
AEC
DISPLAY II
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• Output control The last channel of information allows access to the output control
displays display which reads a code representing the pump output control at that
time. Push the ALARM CANCEL and POWER buttons simultaneously
• "Wiper 1" LED flashes
until the LED by the Wiper 1 symbol flashes. The initial display will read
• Initial display is "L00" "L00" when pump output control is normal.
NOTE: For a complete listing of the output control modes, check the
Testing and Adjusting modules of the 320 Service Manual (Form
SENR5473) and the 330 Service Manual (Form SENR5496).
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MONITOR
CALIBRATION
MODE POWER
III
WORK
ON
AEC
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Calibration Mode
• Calibration Mode:
The Data Mode service function provides an easy way to check the
- Provides trouble-
shooting information machine conditions. A second level of diagnostics, the Calibration Mode,
- Used to calibrate provides additional troubleshooting information. The Calibration Mode is
components used to calibrate various components after replacement, or to perform
- Used to perform functional tests on the systems after adjustments have been made.
tests
The operation of the Calibration Mode is very similar to the Data Mode
• Use service manual
for tests through the use of the monitor panel switches. However, some of the tests
are longer, so the service manual must be used as a reference.
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
ACCESSING THE III
POWER WORK
ON
AEC
CALIBRATION MODE II
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• Accessing the To access the Calibration Mode, first shut the machine down. Next, push
Calibration Mode the SERVICE button which is the hidden button at the lower right corner
of the monitor panel. While pressing the SERVICE button, turn the main
• Press hidden SERVICE
button and start
key ON and start the engine. Continue to press the Service button for two
engine to three seconds until the master light turns ON. All LCD's on the
monitor panel will turn off except for the three digit display. The
• Hold button until Calibration Mode has now been accessed.
master light turns ON
By selectively moving the LED indicator down the left side of the monitor
• Only three digit display
remains on panel, plus using the two LED's on the wiper switch, a total of ten
different channels of information and test programs can be accessed.
• Ten channels can be
accessed
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
HARNESS CODE
POWER WORK AEC
III ON
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• Harness code To initiate the first channel of information, push the POWER MODE
button until the Power Mode III LED turns ON. The character display
• Push POWER button
will show "20C" if the machine is a 320 equipped with a 3116 engine,
until Power Mode III
LED turns ON
"20H" if the machine is a 320 equipped with a 3066 engine and "30C" if
the machine is a 330 with a 3306 engine. The "20" or "30" indicates that
• Three digit display the machine is a 320 or 330 and the "C" or "H" indicates that the machine
will show machine is equipped with a Caterpillar or Mitsubishi sourced engine.
and engine code
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
SOFTWARE CODES
POWER WORK AEC
III ON
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• Software code for The second channel of information identifies the controller and monitor
controller software codes. Access these codes by pushing the POWER MODE button
until the Power Mode II LED turns ON. The display will show "**C" which
until Power Mode II
is the software version for the controller. The "**" in the character display
LED turns ON represents a two digit numeral particular to the software for each machine
model. A generic "00C" has been used as an example.
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MONITOR
SOFTWARE CODES POWER WORK AEC
III ON
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• Software code for Now, push the AEC button and the display will change to show "**P"
monitor which is the software version for the monitor. Each time that the AEC
button is pushed, the display will alternate between the two codes. These
• Push AEC button
codes may change if the software is upgraded for the controller or the
monitor. The "**" represents a two digit numeral used particular to the
software for each machine model. A generic "11P" has been used as an
example.
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
ERROR CODES LOG
POWER WORK AEC
ON
III
II
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• Error code log Push the POWER MODE button again until the LED for Power Mode I
turns ON and the display "Hd" will appear. This display indicates that the
list of stored error codes can be viewed. The controller has a continual
until Power Mode I
LED turns ON
self-diagnostic function during the time that the machine is in operation.
The controller will store error codes if a fault is detected, even
• Display will show intermittently. This list is the error history on important systems since the
"Hd" last time the memory was cleared.
Two ways to check these codes are in ascending order or descending

• To check list in order. Each time the AEC button is pushed, the sequentially stored codes
ascending order, are displayed. The "Hd" means that the top of the code list will be
push AEC button displayed, and the list will scroll in ascending order from "F1" through
"F48." As the numbers are scrolled and a fault code is displayed, the
scrolling stops. Push the AEC button again to continue the scrolling.
• To check list in The list can be checked in descending order by pressing the WASHER
descending order, button. If a fault code is displayed, the descending scroll will stop. Push
push WASHER button
the WASHER button again to continue.
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• To clear codes, push After all the codes displayed have been recorded, they can be cleared
AEC, POWER, and from the controller memory. To clear the codes, simultaneously push
TRAVEL SPEED
buttons together
three buttons: AEC, POWER MODE, and TRAVEL SPEED. Within two
to three seconds, "CLr" will appear in the display indicating the codes
• Display will show "CLr" have been cleared.
NOTE TO THE INSTRUCTOR: Error log codes are preceded by

the letter"F" but use the same numbering as the "real time" error
codes that are accessed in the Data Mode. For a complete listing of
the error codes, check the Testing and Adjusting modules of the
320 Service Manual (Form SENR5473) and the 330 Service Manual
(Form SENR5496).
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
DIGITAL OUTPUT PORTS
POWER WORK AEC
III ON
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• Digital output ports The next test is accessed by pushing the LIGHT button to turn ON the
LED for Light 1. The display will show "0oF" which is the first of 16
• Push LIGHT button
"ports" that permit a check of the electrical connections for various
until Light 1 LED turns
ON
controller output components (similar to the digital input information
accessed in the Data Mode). However, these ports are for different
• Display will show components. The ports and their components are:
"0oF"
Port Component Port Component
• Check for electrical
connections
0 Monitor alarm buzzer 8 Two speed travel solenoid
1 Washer relay 9 Fine control solenoid
2 Extra relay A Swing priority solenoid
3 Extra relay b Travel alarm buzzer
4 Extra relay C Extra solenoid
5 Wiper relay d Extra solenoid
6 Boom light relay E Extra solenoid
7 Chassis light relay F PRV solenoid
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• Push AEC button to Each time that the AEC button is pushed, a different port will appear in
display different ports
the display. Pressing the ALARM CANCEL button turns the component
in each port ON. Pressing the ALARM CANCEL button again turns the
• Push ALARM CANCEL
button to turn component OFF.
components ON and
OFF
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
PRV SWEEP TEST
POWER WORK AEC
III ON
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• PRV sweep test The PRV sweep test is initiated by pressing the LIGHT button to turn ON
the LED for Light 2. The left column of the display has the letter "P"
• Push LIGHT button which indicates that the PRV is being tested. The two right columns show
until Light 2 LED turns 2
ON the continuous pressure sweep from 1 to 32 and back to 1 kg/cm
pressure. To convert these metric units to psi, multiply the indicated value
• Display shows by 14.22. Thus, the pressure sweep is from approximately 14 to 455 psi.
pressure sweep from 1
to 32 If the power shift pressure is tested at the pumps, the pressure will cycle
up and down, indicating that the PRV is cycling. If the pressure does not
• If pressure does not
cycle, check PRV and cycle, check the PRV and the related electrical connections.
electrical connections
NOTE: To obtain the most accurate readings, perform this test with
the engine speed dial at position 10. This test is very similar to Test 1
for the "E" series controllers.
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
ENGINE SPEED CHANGE
POWER WORK AEC
III ON
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• RPM adjustment To access the next test, press the WIPER button until the LED for Wiper
1 turns ON. The engine rpm at each dial position can now be adjusted.
• Push WIPER button
This test is also useful to measure no load engine speeds. The engine rpm
until Wiper 1 LED
turns ON
are shown in the three digit display.
• Engine rpm displayed Each time the AEC button is pressed, the engine speed will be increased
by 20 to 30 rpm. The AEC LED remains on while the governor actuator
•Push AEC button to is moving toward high idle. After high idle is reached (at dial position
increase rpm
10), the rpm will not increase higher.
• Push WASHER button Pushing the WASHER button will decrease the engine speed by 20 to
to decrease rpm 30 rpm. The WASHER LED remains on while the governor actuator is
moving toward low idle.
If the AEC and WASHER buttons are pushed simultaneously, the

signals are ignored by the controller.
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
POWER SHIFT
POWER WORK AEC
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT III ON
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• Power shift pressure The next test permits changes to the factory setting of the power shift
adjustment pressure command signal from the controller to the proportional reducing
valve. These changes are sometimes necessary while other tests and
• Push WIPER button
until Wiper 2 LED
adjustments are being performed (such as testing and adjusting the line
turns ON relief valves and performing the pump P-Q tests). Access this test by
pressing the WIPER button until the LED for Wiper 2 turns ON and
• Display shows "P21" "P21" appears in the display.
• Push ALARM CANCEL

Each time that the ALARM CANCEL button is pressed, the display will
button to alternate
between pressure and alternate between the power shift pressure command signal and the
rpm engine rpm.
• Push AEC button to Pressing the AEC button increases the power shift pressure command
increase pressure signal from the controller to the proportional reducing valve. Power shift
pressure increases approximately 95 kPa (14 psi) and the display number
increases by "1" each time that the AEC button is pushed. When the
display reads "P30," the power shift pressure will not increase higher.
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• Push WASHER button Pressing the WASHER button decreases the power shift pressure
to decrease pressure command signal from the controller to the proportional reducing valve.
Power shift pressure decreases approximately 95 kPa (14 psi) and the
display number decreases by "1" each time that the AEC button is
pushed. When the display reads "P3," the power shift pressure will not
decrease lower.
NOTE: This procedure is for power shift pressure adjustment and is

not a calibration procedure. If a 5500 kPa (800 psi) pressure gauge is
connected to the power shift pressure test port on the hydraulic
pumps, the change in power shift pressure can be observed as the
AEC or WASHER buttons are pushed.
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
ENGINE SPEED DIAL
POWER WORK AEC
CHECK III ON
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• Engine speed This test channel shows the engine speed dial position in the three digit
dial position display (the same as when the Monitor is in the normal operation mode).
This test is used to check the actual rpm of a selected engine speed dial
position to verify that the rpm is within the factory specifications for that
particular dial setting.
• Push TRAVEL SPEED Push the TRAVEL SPEED button until the "Rabbit" LED is ON to
button until "Rabbit"
start this mode. Set the speed dial at the desired position. The character
LED turns ON
display shows the actual rpm at the present time. This value must be
• Set speed dial at multiplied by 10 to read actual rpm.
desired position
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PERFORMANCE
MONITOR
GOVERNOR ACTUATOR
POWER WORK AEC
AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION III ON
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• Governor actuator Calibration of the governor actuator is accomplished in this test. This test
calibration should be performed any time that the controller or governor actuator
motor has been replaced. The engine must be running to perform this
• Engine running
calibration.
• Push TRAVEL SPEED
button until "Rabbit" To enter this mode, push the TRAVEL SPEED button until the "Rabbit"
LED is ON LED is ON. Then, push the AEC and WASHER buttons simultaneously
until the letters "AC" are flashing in the three digit display.
• Display flashes "AC"
• Push AEC, WASHER,

Next, while still holding down the AEC and WASHER switches, also
and ALARM CANCEL push the ALARM CANCEL button. The "AC" display will stop flashing
buttons at same time and then change to "ACP." This code indicates that the automatic
calibration mode has started and the governor actuator motor has moved
• "ACP" indicates to an initial position. When this movement is completed, the display will
calibration started
read "ACt."
• "ACt" indicates initial
movement completed
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• Push AEC and When "ACt" appears in the display, the calibration procedure can be
WASHER buttons completed. Push the AEC and WASHER buttons simultaneously. The
• Display shows "AC1"
"ACt" code will change to "AC1" which indicates that the calibration is
continuing. Approximately two minutes are required for the calibration to
• When "AC0" appears, finish. During this time, the codes "AC2" through "AC0" will appear in
procedure is complete the display. When "AC0" appears, the calibration has been successfully
completed.
• If data is not correct,

If the calibration data sent to the controller is not correct and within limits
procedure will restart by the time "AC6" appears in the display, the controller will restart the
one time calibration procedure one time. If the data is not correct or within limits
the second time, the display will alternately show "ACE" and "-**." The
"-**" is an error code that has a defined problem. Consult the latest
version of the Testing and Adjusting modules in the 320 and 330 Service
Manuals for a complete description of the error codes and problems.
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MONITOR
POWER SHIFT
POWER WORK AEC
PRESSURE CALIBRATION III ON
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• PRV calibration The final test procedure in the Calibration Mode is the calibration of the
Proportional Reducing Valve (PRV). This procedure must be performed
• Perform procedure
to eliminate any variation in the operation of the PRV or controller when
after PRV or controller
is replaced
either component has been replaced. The procedure is similar to the PRV
and controller calibration on the "E" series excavators but, instead of one
• Two calibration points calibration point, this procedure has two calibration points at 490 kPa (72
psi) and 2450 kPa (355 psi).
• Install pressure gauge
First, install a 4000 kPa (600 psi) pressure gauge on the power shift
• Pump control pressure test port at the pump. Next, make sure that the pump control
backup switch in backup switch is in the "AUT" position. Finally, start the engine and be
"AUT" position
sure the engine speed dial is at position 10.
• Start engine, speed This test is accessed by pressing the TRAVEL SPEED button until the
dial at position 10
"Tortoise" LED is ON. The display then shows "1 0." The "1" indicates
• Push TRAVEL SPEED that the first calibration point has been accessed and the "0" indicates
button until "Tortoise" that the center step of 19 calibration steps has been accessed. Each step
LED turns ON will change the power shift pressure by approximately 50 kPa (7 psi).
•Display shows "1 0"
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Increasing power shift pressure
• Push AEC button to With the display showing "1 0," push the AEC button once to increase
increase pressure the power shift pressure. The pressure reading on the gauge should
increase and the display should change to "1 1." Push the AEC button a
second time and the power shift pressure will again increase and the
display will read "1 2." The AEC button can be pushed seven additional
times. Each push of the button will change the power shift pressure until
the display reads "1 9." Any additional pushes of the AEC switch will not
increase the power shift pressure.
Decreasing power shift pressure
• Push WASHER button With the display showing "1 0," push the WASHER button once to
to decrease pressure decrease the power shift pressure. The pressure reading on the gauge
should decrease and the display should change to "1-1." Push the
WASHER button a second time and the power shift pressure will again
decrease and the display will read "1-2." The AEC button can be pushed
seven additional times. Each push of the button will change the power
shift pressure and until the display reads "1-9." Any additional pushes of
the WASHER button will not decrease the power shift pressure.
Setting Calibration Point 1
• Push WASHER button Push the WASHER button to decrease the power shift pressure until the
to decrease pressure pressure setting is less than 490 kPa (72 psi). Then, push the AEC button
below 72 psi until the pressure gauge reading increases to approximately 490 kPa
• Push AEC button to
(72 psi). (An exact reading may be difficult to obtain, but adjust the
set pressure at 72 psi pressure as closely as possible.) After the correct reading has been set,
push the ALARM CANCEL button to store the data in the controller.
• Push ALARM CANCEL When the data has been accepted by the controller, the display will
button to store data change to show "2 0" which indicates that the first calibration point has
been accepted and the calibration procedure for the second point can
• Display will show "2 0"
be performed.
As with the first calibration point, the "2" indicates that the second
calibration point has been accessed and the "0" indicates that the center
step of 19 calibration steps has been accessed. Again, each step will
change the power shift pressure by approximately 50 kPa (7 psi).
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Setting Calibration Point 2
• Push AEC button to Push the AEC button to increase the power shift pressure to
increase pressure to approximately 2450 kPa (355 psi). (As with the first point, an exact
355 psi
reading may be difficult to obtain, but adjust the pressure as closely as
• Push ALARM CANCEL possible.) After the correct reading has been set, push the ALARM
button to store data CANCEL button to store the data in the controller. When the data has
been accepted by the controller, the display will change to show "1 0"
• Display will show "1 0" which indicates that the second calibration point has been accepted and
the controller has reset to the first calibration point.
NOTE: Activation of this calibration mode overrides the function of

AEC system. If the engine speed is not within 1980 ± 50 rpm for the
320, and 1950 ± 50 rpm for the 330, the three digit display will show
"E." The engine speed must be corrected within specifications to
eliminate the "E" from the display before continuing with this
procedure. Additionally, pressure adjustments must always be made
as the pressure is being increased.
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CONCLUSION
This presentation has discussed major components, systems operation,

• Presentation and service functions of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). In summary,
summary some of the key functions of this system are:
• ECU matches engine The ECU matches hydraulic horsepower with engine horsepower in
horsepower with
Power Mode III and with the engine speed dial at position 10. The
hydraulic horsepower
controller receives input signals from several components which include:
• Input components the engine speed dial, the power mode selector, the AEC button, the AEC
pressure switch, and the engine speed pickup. The controller analyzes the
• Controller input signals and, during specific conditions, sends output signals to
several components which include: the AEC relay/motor, the
• Output components
proportional reducing valve, and the monitoring system.
• Three power modes When the controller is active, three power modes can be selected. Power
Mode I utilizes approximately 65% of the available engine horsepower
and is used for light duty work. Power Mode II utilizes approximately
85% of the available engine horsepower and is used for ordinary work.
Power Mode III utilizes approximately 100% of the available engine
horsepower.
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• Two backup systems The machine is also equipped with two backup systems. The pump
control backup system can be activated to bypass the pump controls if the
controller malfunctions. When this system is activated, the pumps
operate at approximately Power Mode II. The engine speed backup
system can be activated when a speed dial malfunction occurs. The AEC
will not function when this backup system is activated
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SLIDE LIST
1. Model view 27. Power modes vs. hydraulic torque

2. Controller location 28. Anti-stall function
3. Controller LED's 29. Power modes vs. hydraulic horsepower
4. Monitor location 30. Automatic Engine Control (AEC)
5. Backup switches location 31. One-touch low idle control
6. Monitor panel 32. Backup switches (normal operation)
7. Fault symbols 33. Engine speed dial backup switch "On"
8. Start switch, engine speed dial, and ether 34. Pump control backup switch "On"
aid switch 35. Service Functions
9. Pulse width modulated signals 36. Accessing Data Mode
10. Controller changes 37. Power shift command signal
11. Controller changes (cont.) 38. Engine rpm
12. Monitor features 39. Engine coolant temperature
13. Controller inputs 40. Hydraulic oil temperature
14. Controller outputs 41. Analog to digital codes
15. Power Mode selection 42. Error codes (real time)
16. 320 P-Q Curves (2 pumps loaded equally 43. Digital input to the controller
with 3116 engine) 44. Pump output control
17. 320 P-Q Curves (2 pumps loaded equally 45. Calibration Mode
with 3066 engine) 46. Accessing Calibration Mode
18. 330 P-Q Curves (2 pumps loaded equally 47. Machine configuration codes
with 3306 engine) 48. Controller software code
19. 320 P-Q Curves (1 pump loaded with 3116 49. Monitor software code
engine) 50. Error codes (stored)
20. 320 P-Q Curves (1 pump loaded with 3066 51. Component checks
engine) 52. PRV sweep test
21. 330 P-Q Curves (1 pump loaded with 3306 53. Engine speed change adjustment
engine) 54. Power shift pressure adjustment
22. Pump regulation 55. Engine speed dial setting check
23. Engine speed dial limits 56. Governor actuator calibration
24. Controller compartment 57. PRV pressure calibration
25. 320 System behavior chart 58. Controller compartment
26. 330 System behavior chart
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INSTRUCTOR NOTES
STMG 621 - 87 - Serviceman's Handout No. 1 8/92
AUTOMATIC ENGINE SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT

(AEC)
1. NO LOAD SETTINGS WITH AEC "ON"
Dial Position Engine rpm Setting Change
10 From 2160 to 1300

9 From 2000 to 1300
8 From 1850 to 1300
7 From 1700 to 1300
6 From 1550 to 1300
5 From 1400 to 1300
4 No change
3 No change
2 No change
1 No change
2. NO LOAD SETTINGS WITH AEC "OFF"
10 From 2160 to 2060

9 From 2000 to 1900
8 From 1850 to 1750
7 From 1700 to 1600
6 From 1550 to 1450
5 From 1400 to 1300
4 No change
3 No change
2 No change
1 No change
STMG 625 - 88 - Serviceman's Handout No. 2 9/92
AUTOMATIC ENGINE SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT (AEC)
3. LIGHT LOAD APPLICATION--AEC "ON" OR "OFF"
10 From 2160 to 2060

9 From 2000 to 1900
8 From 1850 to 1770
7 From 1700 to 1640
6 From 1550 to 1510
5 From 1400 to 1380
4 No change
3 No change
2 No change
1 No change
4. LIGHT LOAD TO HEAVY LOAD--AEC "ON" OR "OFF"
10 From 2060 to 2160

9 From 1900 to 2000
8 From 1770 to 1850
7 From 1640 to 1700
6 From 1510 to 1550
5 From 1380 to 1400
4 No change
3 No change
2 No change
1 No change
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INPUTS TO CONTROLLER
ENG.
ATTACH.
SWITCH SENSOR SENSOR SWITCH DIAL
PRESS.
HYD. OIL BM. UP TRAV.
SWITCH
TEMP. PRESS. PRESS.
IDLE
SWITCH
ECU (CONTROLLER)
- 89 -
BOX
PRESSURE CHANGE BOX
BACKUP SWITCH
SWITCH BATTERY
TRAV. SPD. DIAL
Serviceman's Handout No. 3

TRAVEL SOLEN. CONTROL START
SWITCH
ALARM VALVE SOLEN. ENGINE
VALVE
G/A
G/A FDBK SPEED

CHASSIS BOOM SWING SENSOR SENSOR
LIGHT LIGHT WIPER WASHER FAULT PRIORITY PUMP
ALARM SOLEN. PRV
VALVE
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OUTPUTS FROM CONTROLLER
ENG.
SWITCH SENSOR SENSOR SWITCH DIAL ATTACH.
HYD. OIL BM. UP TRAV. PRESS.
TEMP. PRESS. PRESS. SWITCH
IDLE
SWITCH
ECU (CONTROLLER)
- 90 -
BOX PRESSURE CHANGE BOX
BACKUP SWITCH
SWITCH
BATTERY
TRAV. SPD. DIAL
Serviceman's Handout No. 4

TRAVEL SOLEN. CONTROL
ALARM VALVE SOLEN. START
VALVE ENGINE SWITCH
G/A
G/A FDBK SPEED

CHASSIS BOOM WIPER WASHER SWING SENSOR SENSOR
LIGHT LIGHT FAULT PRIORITY PUMP
ALARM SOLEN. PRV
VALVE
STMG 621 - 91 -
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INSTRUCTOR NOTES
STMG 621 - 92 -
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INSTRUCTOR NOTES
STMG 621 - 93 -
8/92
INSTRUCTOR NOTES
SESV1621 Printed in U.S.A.
8/92

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Meeting Guide 621 SESV1621 August 1992

320/330 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS

SUPPLEMENTARY TRAINING MATERIAL

Estimated Time: 3 Hours

SYSTEMS OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 37

SERVICE FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 53

SLIDE LIST ........................................................................................................................................................ 85

SERVICEMAN'S HANDOUTS .................................................................................................87

320/330 HYDRAUIC EXCAVATOR

© 1992 Caterpillar Inc.

Component Location and Function

As mentioned in the previous slide, if the controller fault symbol on

- Air intake heater (for 320 Excavator with 3066 engine)

- Engine coolant temperature

- Hydraulic oil temperature

- Engine oil pressure

PULSE WIDTH MODULATED (PWM) SIGNALS

Pulse Width Modulated Signals

• Has LCD displays in place of gauges

• Has push buttons that control many machine

• Has a three digit character readout that...

- shows engine speed dial position

This slide summarizes the operational features of the 320/330 monitor.

RELAY P/S SPEED FUSE

TRAV. SPD. DIAL

G/A FDBK SPEED

Controller Input Components

Monitor: Sends a number of input signals to the controller which will be

Speed sensor: A magnetic pickup which is mounted on the engine

Feedback sensor: Indicates the governor position and is located on the

Engine speed dial: A rotary switch which is located on the operator’s

Travel pressure switch: Tells the controller when a travel circuit is

Implement/swing pressure switch: Tells the controller when an

Engine coolant temperature sensor: Located on the water pump

Hydraulic oil temperature sensor: Located on the right rear lower

Alternator: Sends a signal to the controller indicating correct operation.

Attachment pressure switch: Sends a signal to the controller when an

OUTPUTS FROM CONTROLLER

RELAY P/S SPEED FUSE

TRAV. SPD. DIAL

G/A FDBK SPEED

Controller Output Components

Monitor: In addition to serving as an input component, the monitor also

Governor actuator motor: Electrically controls engine rpm as indicated

Proportional Reducing Valve (PRV): Controls the Power Shift (PS)

Fine control (Leveling) solenoid valve: Activated by the controller after

Swing priority (Crowding) solenoid valve: Also activated by the

Two speed travel solenoid valve: Activated by the controller after a

Fault alarm: An audible horn or buzzer.

Travel alarm: Activated by the controller after a signal is received from

Windshield wiper relay: Actuated by the controller after a signal is

Windshield washer relay: Actuated by the controller after a signal is

Chassis light relay: Actuated by the controller after a signal is received

Power Mode Selection

NOTE: At engine start-up, the controller automatically defaults to

320 P-Q CHARACTERISTICS

50 A 2130 PSI IMPL. R/V

20 POWER SHIFT PRESSURE 20 GPM

•Middle curve for Power

NOTE TO THE INSTRUCTOR: All values shown are for

320 P-Q CHARACTERISTICS

DIAL "7~10" 1900 PSI IMPL. R/V