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Reference
Sensor Specification
 Sensor Diagnostic Generated (Electronic Problem)

4.8 V

Logged Event and Warning, Engine is too hot, but

Derate, Shutdown occur if there is not an
applicable electronic problem

4.2 V 107 0C

Warm Mode Temp Range

63 to 106 0C

Normal Engine
Temperature Range

2.8 V 63 0C

Cold Mode Temperature

Range –40 to 63 0C

0.2 V

Sensor Diagnostic Generated (Electronic Problem)

Reference : Output Voltage from a Jacket Water Temperature Sensor

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Table A : Jacket Water/Aftercooler Temperature to Voltage
Temperature (0C) Voltage (VDC) Temperature (0C) Voltage (VDC)
-40 0.50 43 1.99
-34 0.51 49 2.25
-29 0.53 54 2.47
-23 0.55 60 2.74
-18 0.58 66 2.99
-12 0.62 71 3.20
-7 0.66 77 3.42
-1 0.73 82 3.60
4 0.81 88 3.79
10 0.92 93 3.93
16 1.05 99 4.08
21 1.19 104 4.19
27 1.37 110 4.31
32 1.55 115 4.39
38 1.78 120 4.46

Note : The temperature displayed on the Electronic Service Tool and the temperature
indicated by the 6V9130 Temperature Group should agree within ± 5 0C at jacket
water temperature above 0 0C and no more than ± 15 0C below 0 0C

Table B : Turbo Compressor Outlet Pressure to Voltage

Pressure ( psi ) Voltage ( VDC, ± 0.1 ) Pressure ( psi ) Voltage ( VDC, ± 0.1 )
0 0.20 228.0 2.66
0 0.49 256.2 2.93
4.3 0.76 284.4 3.20
8.4 1.03 312.6 3.47
12.5 1.30 340.8 3.74
16.6 1.57 369.0 4.01
20.8 1.85 397.3 4.28
24.9 2.12 425.5 4.55
29.0 2.39 451.6 4.80

Note : Voltage to pressure conversion : (104.5 x VOLTAGE) – 50 = kPa,

6.89 kPa = 1 psi

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Table C : Turbo Outlet Pressure Sensor Altitude to Voltage
Altitude (m) Standard Barometric Barometric Pressure Approximate
Pressure (kPa) (psi) Voltage
Sea Level 101.3 14.68 1.44
305 97.7 14.16 1.41
610 94.2 13.65 1.38
914 90.8 13.16 1.35
1220 87.5 12.68 1.32
1829 81.2 11.77 1.26
2286 76.5 11.09 1.21
2438 75.3 10.91 1.20
3048 69.7 10.10 1.15
3658 64.4 9.33 1.09
4267 59.5 8.62 1.05
4877 54.9 7.96 1.00
5182 52.5 7.61 0.98

Table D : Right Turbo Inlet Pressure Sensor Altitude to Voltage

Altitude (m) Standard Barometric Barometric Pressure Voltage
Pressure (kPa) (psi)
Sea Level 101.3 14.68 4.36
305 97.7 14.16 4.20
610 94.2 13.65 4.05
914 90.8 13.16 3.91
1220 87.5 12.68 3.76
1829 81.2 11.77 3.49
2286 76.5 11.09 3.29
2438 75.3 10.91 3.24
3048 69.7 10.10 3.00
3658 64.4 9.33 2.77
4267 59.5 8.62 2.56
4877 54.9 7.96 2.36
5182 52.5 7.61 2.26

Note : Fluctuations in barometric pressure due to changing weather condition may cause ±
3.5 kPa ( ± 0.5 psi) difference in reading

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Table E : Atmospheric Sensor Altitude to Voltage
Altitude (m) Standard Barometric Barometric Pressure Voltage
Pressure (kPa) (psi)
- 305 105.0 15.22 4.52
Sea Level 101.3 14.68 4.36
305 97.7 14.16 4.20
610 94.2 13.65 4.05
914 90.8 13.16 3.91
1220 87.5 12.68 3.76
1829 81.2 11.77 3.49
2286 76.5 11.09 3.29
2438 75.3 10.91 3.24
3048 69.7 10.10 3.00
3658 64.4 9.33 2.77
4267 59.5 8.62 2.56
4877 54.9 7.96 2.36
5182 52.5 7.61 2.26

Note : Fluctuations in barometric pressure due to changing weather condition may cause ±
3.5 kPa ( ± 0.5 psi) difference in reading

Table F : Oil/Fuel Pressure Sensor Altitude to Voltage

Altitude (m) Standard Barometric Barometric Pressure Voltage
Pressure (kPa) (psi)
- 305 105.0 15.22 0.52
Sea Level 101.3 14.68 0.50
305 97.7 14.16 0.48
610 94.2 13.65 0.47
914 90.8 13.16 0.45
1220 87.5 12.68 0.44
1829 81.2 11.77 0.41
2286 76.5 11.09 0.39
2438 75.3 10.91 0.38
3048 69.7 10.10 0.36
3658 64.4 9.33 0.34
4267 59.5 8.62 0.32
4877 54.9 7.96 0.30
5182 52.5 7.61 0.28

Note : Fluctuations in barometric pressure due to changing weather condition may cause ±
3.5 kPa ( ± 0.5 psi) difference in reading

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Table G : Left Turbo Inlet Sensor Altitude to Voltage
Altitude (m) Standard Barometric Barometric Pressure Voltage
Pressure (kPa) (psi)
- 305 105.0 15.22 4.52
Sea Level 101.3 14.68 4.36
305 97.7 14.16 4.20
610 94.2 13.65 4.05
914 90.8 13.16 3.91
1220 87.5 12.68 3.76
1829 81.2 11.77 3.49
2286 76.5 11.09 3.29
2438 75.3 10.91 3.24
3048 69.7 10.10 3.00
3658 64.4 9.33 2.77
4267 59.5 8.62 2.56
4877 54.9 7.96 2.36
5182 52.5 7.61 2.26

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Sensor Dynamic Test
(Main Display Module Connected)

100-3055 and 131-0427 Sensors

Sensor Voltage Specifications 1 for Sensor Dynamic Test

Temperature Sensor
Temperature ( 0C ) Signal Voltage ( DCV ) 2 Duty Cycle ( % )
- 40 to - 20 1.0 to 1.1 10 to 11
- 20 to 0 1.1 to 1.4 11 to 15
0 to 20 1.4 to 2.0 15 to 23
20 to 40 2.0 to 3.1 23 to 37
40 to 60 3.1 to 4.5 37 to 55
60 to 80 4.5 to 5.7 55 to 71
80 to 100 5.7 to 6.6 71 to 82
100 to 120 6.6 to 7.2 82 to 89
120 to 135 7.2 to 7.4 89 to 93
1
If desired use these specifications with Step 2 of the following procedure
2
These voltage are guidelines for troubleshooting and are not considered exact. The
tolerance is ± 10%, depending on the condition of the harness. Most important is that the
output voltage change smoothly as the temperature changes.

3E-5370 and 131-0784 Sensors

Sensor Voltage Specifications 1 for Sensor Dynamic Test

Temperature Sensor
Temperature ( 0C ) Signal Voltage ( DCV ) 2 Duty Cycle ( % )
- 40 to - 20 0.8 to 1.5 4 to 11
- 20 to 0 1.5 to 2.5 11 to 22
0 to 20 2.5 to 3.7 22 to 34
20 to 40 3.7 to 4.8 34 to 46
40 to 60 4.8 to 6.0 46 to 59
60 to 80 6.0 to 7.2 59 to 71
80 to 100 7.2 to 8.1 71 to 81
100 to 120 8.1 to 8.8 81 to 87
120 to 135 8.8 to 9.2 87 to 92
1
If desired use these specifications with Step 2 of the following procedure
2
These voltage are guidelines for troubleshooting and are not considered exact. The
tolerance is ± 10%, depending on the condition of the harness. Most important is that the
output voltage change smoothly as the temperature changes.