Electronic Control Module (Machine)

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Compartment for the machine ECM (typical)

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Machine ECM
(Located in the Compartment to the Rear of the Cab)
(1) Controller
(2) J1 Connector
(3) J2 Connector
Connector Contact Numbers

Illustration 3
Machine ECM
(1) Controller
(2) J1 Connector (Black)
(3) J2 Connector (Brown)
Illustration 4
Machine ECM Connectors (Front, Socket - Side)
(2) J1 Connector (Black)
(3) J2 Connector (Brown)

Illustration 5
Machine ECM Connectors (Back, Wire - Side)

The Machine ECM will make decisions that are based on input data information and programming
parameters that have been flashed to the ECM memory. After the ECM receives the input
information, the ECM determines the correct response and sends an output signal to the appropriate
device. The internal input circuits and the internal output circuits of the ECM are connected to the
machine wiring harness by two 54 contact connectors (J1 and J2).

Note: The ECM is not serviceable. If the ECM is damaged, the ECM must be replaced. The rate of
failure for the ECM is low. If the ECM is suspected of failure, contact the Technical Communicator
at your dealership for possible consultation with Caterpillar before replacing the ECM. Replace the
ECM only after all of the other possible causes of a particular problem have been investigated.

ECM Pull Up Voltage

In order to aid in diagnostics of certain types of electrical circuits that are controlled by the ECM,
an internal "pull up voltage" is connected to ECM switch and sensor signal input contacts. An
above normal voltage is internally connected to the ECM signal input circuit through a resistor.

During normal operation, the switch or sensor signal will hold the circuit low or at a certain signal
amplitude, however, circuit conditions such as a loss of power to the component, a disconnection,
or an open circuit will allow the circuit to be pulled high by the ECM pull up voltage. The pull up
voltage will result in an above normal voltage condition at the ECM contact. As a result, the ECM
will activate an FMI 03 (voltage above normal) diagnostic code for the affected circuit.

The types of ECM input circuits that have pull up voltage present are:

 Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) sensor input circuits

 Switch to ground switch input circuits
  Active analog (voltage) input signal circuits
 Passive analog (resistance) input signal circuits

ECM Pull Down Voltage

In order to aid in diagnostics of electrical circuits that are controlled by the ECM, an internal "pull
down voltage" is connected to ECM switch to battery type input circuits.

During normal operation, the switch contacts that are allowing the connection to a voltage source
will hold the circuit high. When circuit conditions such as a loss of power to the switch supply
voltage, a disconnection in the switch circuit or an open circuit will allow the circuit to be pulled
low by the ECM pull down voltage. The pull down voltage will result in a below normal voltage
condition at the ECM contact. As a result, the ECM will activate an FMI 04 (voltage below normal)
diagnostic code for the affected circuit.

Inputs
The machine has several different types of input devices. The ECM receives machine status
information from the input devices and determines the correct output action that is needed in order
to control machine operations based on memory and software parameters. The machine utilizes the
following types of inputs: switch type and sensor type.

Switches provide signals to the switch inputs of the ECM. The possible outputs of a switch are
listed: an open signal, a grounded signal and + battery signal.

Sensors provide an electrical signal to the ECM that constantly changes. The sensor input to the
ECM can be one of several different types of electrical signals such as: pulse width modulated
(PWM) signals, voltage signals and frequency input signals. Each possible input to the Machine
ECM is listed in the tables for the pin contact connectors.

Outputs
The ECM sends electrical signals through the outputs. The outputs can create an action or the
outputs can provide information to the ECM. The ECM can send output signals to the system
components in one of several different electrical signal types such as: driver outputs, sinking driver
outputs, sensor power supply outputs and data link outputs. The possible outputs for the Machine
ECM are listed in the tables for the pin contact connectors.

Machine ECM Pin Contact Connector Descriptions

Table 1
Contact Description J1(1) 
No.(2)  Function  Type 
1  Battery+  Power 
2  GND  Ground 
3  RS422 RX+  Input/Output 
4  Ambient Temp (Slide Arm Position Sensor)  Input 
5  Boom Angle Sensor  Input 
6  Stick Angle Sensor  Input 
7  ATT Stem 4 Status  Input 
8  5V Supply  Power 
9  Implement Pressure Switch  Input 
10  Throttle 1  Input 
11  Throttle 4  Input 
12  One Touch Low Idle  Input 
13  +B  Power 
14  GND  Ground 
15  RS422 RX-  Input/Output 
16  Squeeze Pressure Sensor  Input 
17  PWM In  Input 
18  Analog Return  Ground 
19  Throttle 2  Input 
20  Throttle 3  Input 
21  LH Handle Fore Switch  Input 
22  LH Handle Upper Switch  Input 
23  Key Switch  Input 
24  "RS422 TX+"  Input/Output 
25  "RS422 TX-"  Input/Output 
26  PWM In  Input 
27  8V Supply  Power 
28  Backup Switch  Input 
29  RH Handle Fore Switch (for smart boom)  Input 
30  RH Handle Upper Switch (foot pedal)  Input 
31  Travel Left Pressure Switch  Input 
32  ATT Stem1 Status  Input 
33  Cat Data Link +  Input/Output 
34  Pump Pressure Sensor 1  Input 
35  Pump Pressure Sensor 2  Input 
36  Boom Cylinder Rod Pressure  Input 
37  Boom Cylinder Head Pressure  Input 
 38  Thumb Wheel - LH  Input 
39  Travel Straight Pressure Switch   
40  Travel Right Pressure Switch  Input 
41  ATT Stem2 Status  Input 
42  ATT Stem3 Status  Input 
43  Cat Data Link -  Input/Output 
44  Thumb Wheel - RH  Input 
45  Cancel Switch (for crane)  Input 
46  Bucket Extend Pressure Switch (for crane)  Input 
47  Foot Switch  Input 
48  Boom Up Pressure Switch  Input 
49  Spare (PWM IN/STG)  Input 
50  Manual Reverse SW  Input 
51  Spare (PWM IN/STG)  Input 
52  Spare (PWM IN/STG)  Input 
53  Auxiliary Pedal LH  Input 
54  Auxiliary Pedal RH (Straight Travel)  Input 
(1)
The ECM responds to an active input only when all the necessary conditions are satisfied.
(2)
The connector contacts that are not listed are not used.
Table 2
Contact Description J2(1) 
No.(2)  Function  Type 
1  Travel Straight Solenoid  Output 
2  ATT Stem 4 Retract PRV  Output 
3  Travel Speed Solenoid  Output 
4  PS Pressure PRV  Output 
5  ATT Stem 4 Extend PRV  Output 
6  Spare (STB)   
7  Variable Fan Motor PRV (viscous clutch, fan motor)  Output 
8  Reverse Fan Solenoid (330D)  Output 
9  Flow Limit Press PRV  Output 
10  2 Pump Flow Combine Solenoid  Output 
11  1 Way/2 Way Change Solenoid  Output 
12  Boom Up Limit PRV (for crane)  Output 
13  Flex Fan Normal Solenoid  Output 
14  Spare (OC)  Output 
15  CAN 3 (S) with Valve ECM-1  Ground 
16  Engine Speed -  Input 
17  Offset Angle Sensor  Input 
18  Variable Relief-1 PRV  Output 
19  PRV Return  Ground 
20  PRV Return  Ground 
21  PRV Return  Ground 
22  PRV Return  Ground 
23  Swing Brake Solenoid  Input 
24  Fan Speed  Input 
25  Engine Speed +  Input 
26  CAN 4 (S) with Valve ECM-2  Ground 
27  Hydraulic Lock Cancel Switch  Input 
28  Variable Relief-2 PRV  Input 
29  Variable Relief-1 Check Solenoid  Input 
30  Variable Relief-2 Check Solenoid  Input 
31  Heavy Lift Solenoid  Input 
32  ATT Stem-1 Retract PRV  Input 
33  STK Out Limit Solenoid (for Crane)  Output 
34  BKT Lock Solenoid (for Crane)  Output 
35  PRV Return  Ground 
36  CAN 4 (+) with Valve ECM-2  Input/Output 
37  CAN 4 (-) with Valve ECM-2  Input/Output 
38  ATT Stem-1 Extend PRV  Input 
39  ATT Stem-2 Retract PRV  Input 
40  ATT Stem-2 Extend PRV  Input 
41  ATT Stem-3 Retract PRV  Input 
42  ATT Stem-3 Extend PRV  Input 
43  Spare (PRV)  Output 
44  Engine Speed Command  Output 
 45  CAN 3 (+) with Valve ECM-1  Input/Output 
46  CAN 3 (-) with Valve ECM-1  Input/Output 
47  CAN 2 (+) with MSS  Input/Output 
48  CAN 2 (-) with MSS  Input/Output 
49  CAN 2 (S) with MSS  Ground 
50  CAN 1 (+) with Monitor & SW Panel  Input/Output 
51  CAN 1 (-) with Monitor & SW Panel  Input/Output 
52  CAN 1 (S) with Monitor & SW Panel  Ground 
53  Hydraulic Lock Solenoid  Output 
54  Spare (Frequency In)  Input 
(1)
The ECM responds to an active input only when all the necessary conditions are satisfied.
(2)
The connector contacts that are not listed are not used.