Air/Fuel Ratio Control

Before the initial start-up, a current gas analysis is required. Periodic gas analyses are also
recommended. Data from the gas analysis must be entered into Caterpillar Software,
LEKQ6378, "Methane Number Program". The results are programmed into the ECM.

Note: It is very important to use the Caterpillar Software, LEKQ6378, "Methane

Number Program". Use of only the data from the gas analysis can result in incorrect
settings.

"Fuel Quality"

This is the fuel's Low Heat Value (LHV). The air/fuel ratio control of the ECM will
compensate for some inaccuracy in this setting. The ECM assumes a corrected value that is
multiplied by the "Fuel Correction Factor". This factor can be displayed on the Cat ET
screen.

The "Fuel Quality" parameter can be used to change the air/fuel ratio when the engine is
operating in the open loop mode. To richen the air/fuel mixture, reduce the value. The
calculation will compensate for the reduced LHV by increasing the fuel flow. To lean the
air/fuel mixture, increase the value. The calculation will compensate for the increased LHV
by reducing the fuel flow.

"Gas Specific Gravity"

This is the fuel's specific gravity in relation to the specific gravity of air. The ECM does not
use this information. The ECM provides the information to the fuel metering valve via the
CAN data link. Some fuel metering valves require an input for the "Gas Specific Gravity" in
order to precisely meter the fuel flow.

"Desired Oxygen At Full Load"

The ECM contains an oxygen map that is programmed at the factory. The "Desired Oxygen
At Full Load" parameter is used to trim the oxygen map when the engine is in "Oxygen
Feedback" mode. If the measured exhaust oxygen or the NOX emissions are not the required
value, increase the "Desired Oxygen At Full Load" parameter in order to lean the engine or
decrease the "Desired Oxygen At Full Load" parameter in order to richen the fuel mixture.

"Oxygen Feedback Enable Status"

The "Oxygen Feedback Enable Status" can be set to "Enable" or to "Disable". The engine
will not operate in the "Oxygen Feedback" mode when the "Oxygen Feedback Enable Status"
parameter is disabled. This feature allows the feedback mode to be disabled in order to
troubleshoot. For example, the disabling of this feature can help determine whether the
air/fuel ratio control is the cause of instability.

If the signal from the oxygen sensor is not available, the engine control system does not have
the feedback that is necessary for maintaining consistent exhaust emissions.
If there is a problem with the oxygen sensor, this parameter can be set to "Disable" in order to
allow the engine to run in the open loop mode until a new sensor is obtained. During
operation in this mode, an emissions analyzer must be used to verify the emissions level. The
"Fuel Quality" parameter is adjusted in order to adjust the air/fuel mixture.

When the "Oxygen Feedback Enable Status" is enabled, adjustment of the "Fuel Quality"
parameter does not affect the air/fuel ratio. Do not adjust the "Fuel Quality" parameter when
the "Oxygen Feedback Enable Status" is enabled.

Note: Do not operate an engine that is unattended in the open loop mode if the fuel has an
LHV that is changing. The engine risks a shutdown due to lean misfire or to detonation.

"Fuel Specific Heat Ratio"

This is a ratio of the fuel's specific heat at a constant pressure and at a constant volume. The
ratio is also known as "k". The ratio is related to the expansion of the gas across the fuel
metering valve. The ECM does not use this information. The ECM provides the information
to the fuel metering valve via the CAN data link. Some fuel metering valves require an input
for the "Fuel Specific Heat Ratio" in order to precisely meter the fuel flow.

Only enter a value of 1.4 for this parameter.

"Desired Emission Gain Adjustment"

Only engines that use charge density use this parameter.

This is an adjustment for the level of the engine's exhaust emissions for engine operation at
full load. The adjustable range is 85 to 115.

Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Air/Fuel Ratio Control - Adjust".

"Air/Fuel Proportional Gain"

The "Air/Fuel Proportional Gain" determines the speed of the fuel metering valve's response
in adjusting for the difference between the actual air/fuel ratio and the desired air/fuel ratio.

The factory default setting is 0. This value should not require adjustment. If problems occur,
this is one of the last parameters that should be adjusted. The adjustable range is −50 to +50.
Negative values reduce the speed of the fuel metering valve's response and positive values
increase the speed of the fuel metering valve's response.

"Air/Fuel Integral Gain"

The "Air/Fuel Integral Gain" determines the response of the fuel metering valve to the error
that is accumulated over time for the air/fuel ratio.

The factory default setting is 0. This value should not require adjustment. If problems occur,
this is one of the last parameters that should be adjusted. The adjustable range is −50 to +50.
Negative values reduce the response of the valve and positive values increase the response of
the valve.