Controls Tips Newsletter Archive
This page shows old email tips sent out on the mailing list, with the newest first.
April 8 2022
Brain PID glitch resolved
Versions 2200 and 2209 of the Brain (Annunciator) software had an issue where on rare occasion the output of a PID loop would jump to a high or low value. This was fixed in version 2305, which can be found with other updates here: Software Updates
Tip: Telematics config backups
Did you know that DCTs on active telematics backup the Brain config once per day? On the Connect Portal the "config" tab of a unit can be used to view when configuration items were changed. Additionally, EMIT can provide a copy of a past config if needed by emailing telematics@emittechnologies.com
Tip: Lube Rate Monitoring
On both the DCT and EIM the system can be set up to monitor the divider block lucubration rate as a percentage of the rated value. This can be set up under Annunciator/Brain - Input Setup - No Flow. The system will track the rate as a percentage: if under 100% the unit could be under-lubricating even though the alarm isn't being reached. If over 100% the unit could be wasting oil. Info on how to set up on an EIM is here, and the DCT page works the same : Annunciator Setup - No Flow Monitoring
March 23 2022
New DCT Version Released - 1.52
A new DCT version is now available here: Software Updates
Changes with this version:
- The dual recycle loop now has a manual mode
- No-flow monitoring can now track pints per day of oil usage
- ECU information page shows a few new sensors
- Remote sending of discharge temperatures now works better with alternate input names. For example, if some units on telematics are missing cylinders 1 and 3, this likely will fix the issue.
New EIM Version Released - 2.26
There is also a new EIM version available at the link above.
Changes with this version:
- Ported blowdown to header, dual recycle, and dual speed control options from the DCT to the EIM
- Datalog rate can now be adjusted
- Support for the EMIT ECU added
- Idle permissive can now use a few engine sensors as the threshold
- Input calibration ported from DCT
- Issue has been fixed where the CAT error code was not collected correctly for remote data. Recommend updating EDT as well to v1871 to improve pulling of error codes.
- Remote sending of discharge temperatures now works better with alternate input names
New Data Relay Troubleshooting Guide Available
A new troubleshooting guide is available that covers common fixes for setting up a Data Relay. It can be found here EDR Troubleshooting Guide
