Digital (PWM)

Electronic Throttle Controls for

Caterpillar ACERT Engines
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THROTTLE ACERT (PWM 500Hz)
V9.0
CONTROLS APPLICATION

Technical description :

The Electronic Digital Throttle Controls have been developed to

match the signal required to operate the Caterpillar ACERT Engine Management
System. The signal generated by the Throttle Controls will allow a smooth and
precise engine speed control.

The Hall Effect Sensor, fitted on the Throttle Control has two galvanic
separated output signals. Depending upon setting, the sensor can deliver one single
PWM signal or two PWM signals which could be parallel or redundant.

The frequency of each PWM output signal is programmable between 200Hz

and 500Hz. Nevertheless the frequency is factory preset. The duty cycle of each
PWM output signal is programmable between 5% and 95%.

For ACERT Engine Management System, the sensor is factory preset with
one single PWM 500Hz output signal.

The Electronic Digital Throttle Controls can be connected directly to

the ACERT Engine Management System

Optional wire harness according to customer specification (length and

connector models) is available upon request.

Please don’t hesitate to contact our factory if you need any assistance about
your application.

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THROTTLE ACERT (PWM 500Hz)
V9.0
CONTROLS APPLICATION

1. Electronic Heavy Duty Throttle Pedal

¾ Digital output signal: PWM 500Hz
¾ Fitted with Hall Effect Sensor
¾ Two built-in return springs
¾ Additional return spring built in the Sensor
¾ Angle options : 30°, 35° or 45°
¾ Protection classification : IP 66
¾ Die cast aluminium treadle and mounting plates
¾ Kick down virtual feedback and kick down signal
available in option
¾ certified
¾ Complies with FMVSS 124

Mechanical specification:
Pedal angle in rest position 45°, 35° or 30°
Pedal travel angle 22°
Return springs 2
Storage temperature – 40°C to + 95° C
Operating temperature – 40°C to + 85° C
Protection classification (sealing) IP 66
Connector AMP – 6 pins – waterproof

Electrical specification: PWM - 500Hz Sensor – 1 channel

Current consumption < 12 mA / channel

Power source (Vs) 8 to 36 Volt DC
Output current Max. 10mA
Range Channel # 1 Idle: 10% +/- 1% – Full throttle: 90% +/- 1%
Range Channel # 2 not activated
Frequency 500Hz +/-15% -set for ACERT Engine Mgt. System
Relative Linearity +/ - 1%
Resolution 0.25 °

Throttle Pedal part numbers:

MCS Part number Pedal angle MCS drawing number*
962 245 04 45° 501 284
962 235 02 35° 501 307
962 230 02 30° 501 364
* MCS reserves the right to update drawings at any time without notice.

Technical spec sheets and part numbers of Digital Throttle Pedals with options such
as twin sensors, kick down, swivel arm, twin PWM outputs, wire harness or
connectors are available upon request.

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THROTTLE ACERT (PWM 500Hz)
V9.0
CONTROLS APPLICATION

2. Electronic Suspended Throttle Pedal

¾ Digital output signal: PWM 500Hz
¾ Fitted with Hall Effect Sensor
¾ Two built-in return springs
¾ Protection classification : IP 69K
¾ Material: PA66 GF30
¾ Magnetic kick down with optional kick down
signal available in option
¾ certified
¾ Complies with FMVSS 124

Mechanical specification:
Pedal angle in rest position 15°
Pedal travel angle 24°
Return springs 2
Storage temperature – 40°C to + 95° C
Operating temperature – 40°C to + 85° C
Protection classification (sealing) IP 69K
Connector AMP – 6 pins – waterproof

Electrical specification: PWM - 500Hz Sensor – 1 channel

Current consumption < 12 mA / channel

Power source (Vs) 8 to 36 Volt DC
Output current Max. 10mA
Range Channel # 1 Idle: 10% +/- 1% – Full throttle: 90% +/- 1%
Range Channel # 2 not activated
Frequency 500Hz +/-15% -set for ACERT Engine Mgt. System
Relative Linearity +/ - 1%
Resolution 0.25 °

Throttle Pedal part numbers:

MCS Part number Pedal angle MCS drawing number*
963 215 03 15° 503 703
* MCS reserves the right to update drawings at any time without notice.

Technical spec sheets and part numbers of Digital Throttle Pedals with options such
as twin sensors, kick down, swivel arm, twin PWM output, wire harness or connectors
are available upon request.

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THROTTLE ACERT (PWM 500Hz)
V9.0
CONTROLS APPLICATION

3. Electronic Floor Mounted Throttle Pedal

¾ Digital output signal: PWM 500Hz
¾ Fitted with Hall Effect Sensor
¾ Two built-in return springs
¾ Angle options : 30°, 35° or 45°
¾ Protection classification : IP 69K
¾ Material: PA66 GF30
¾ Long or short treadle plate available
¾ Magnetic kick down with optional kick down
signal available in option
¾ certified
¾ Complies with FMVSS 124

Mechanical specification:
Pedal angle in rest position 45°, 35° or 30°
Pedal travel angle 24°
Return springs 2
Storage temperature – 40°C to + 95° C
Operating temperature – 40°C to + 85° C
Protection classification (sealing) IP 69K
Connector AMP – 6 pins – waterproof

Electrical specification: PWM - 500Hz Sensor – 1 channel

Current consumption < 12 mA / channel

Power source (Vs) 8 to 36 Volt DC
Output current Max. 10mA
Range Channel # 1 Idle: 10% +/- 1% – Full throttle: 90% +/- 1%
Range Channel # 2 not activated
Frequency 500Hz +/-15% -set for ACERT Engine Mgt. System
Relative Linearity +/ - 1%
Resolution 0.25 °

Throttle Pedal part numbers:

MCS Part number Pedal angle MCS drawing number*
Available upon request 45° -
Available upon request 35° -
Available upon request 30° -
* MCS reserves the right to update drawings at any time without notice.

Technical spec sheets and part numbers of Digital Throttle Pedals with options such
as kick down, swivel arm, twin PWM output, wire harness or connectors are available
upon request.

MCS – January 2011

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THROTTLE ACERT (PWM 500Hz)
V9.0
CONTROLS APPLICATION

4. Electronic Hand Throttle

¾ Digital output signal: PWM 500Hz
¾ Fitted with Hall Effect Sensor
¾ Adjustable actuating force
¾ Travel angle : 90°
¾ Protection classification : IP 66
¾ Allows engine constant RPM at selected rate
through lever position
¾ Easy to use in combination with Throttle Pedal
or Throttle Position Sensor
¾ Very convenient whenever engine is operated
from more than one station
¾ certified

Mechanical specification:
Travel angle – Idle to full throttle - 90°
Actuating force adjustable
Return spring none
Storage temperature – 40°C to + 95° C
Operating temperature – 40°C to + 85° C
Protection classification (sealing) IP 66
Connector AMP - 6 pins - waterproof

Electrical specification: PWM - 500Hz Sensor – 1 channel

Current consumption < 12 mA / channel

Power source (Vs) 8 to 36 Volt DC
Output current Max. 10mA
Range Channel # 1 Idle: 10% +/- 1% – Full throttle: 90% +/- 1%
Range Channel # 2 not activated
Frequency 500Hz +/-15% -set for ACERT Engine Mgt. System
Relative Linearity +/ - 1%
Resolution 0.25 °

Hand Throttle part number:

MCS Part number Travel angle MCS drawing number*
972 290 04 90° 501 395
* MCS reserves the right to update drawings at any time without notice.

Technical spec sheets and part numbers of Digital Hand Throttle with options such
as twin PWM output, wire harness or connectors are available upon request.

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THROTTLE ACERT (PWM 500Hz)
V9.0
CONTROLS APPLICATION

5. Electronic Rotary Control

¾ Digital output signal: PWM 500Hz
¾ Fitted with Hall Effect Sensor
¾ Adjustable actuating force
¾ Travel angle : 90°
¾ Protection classification : IP 66
¾ Allows engine constant RPM at selected rate
through knob position
¾ Easy to use in combination with Throttle Pedal
or Throttle Position Sensor
¾ Very convenient whenever engine is operated
from more than one station
¾ certified

Mechanical specification:
Travel angle – Idle to full throttle - 90°
Actuating force adjustable
Return spring none
Storage temperature – 40°C to + 95° C
Operating temperature – 40°C to + 85° C
Protection classification (sealing) IP 66
Connector AMP – 6 pins - waterproof

Electrical specification: PWM - 500Hz Sensor – 1 channel

Current consumption < 12 mA / channel

Power source (Vs) 8 to 36 Volt DC
Output current Max. 10mA
Range Channel # 1 Idle: 10% +/- 1% – Full throttle: 90% +/- 1%
Range Channel # 2 not activated
Frequency 500Hz +/-15% -set for ACERT Engine Mgt. System
Relative Linearity +/ - 1%
Resolution 0.25 °

Rotary Control part number:

MCS Part number Travel angle MCS drawing number*
973 290 55 90° 503 513
* MCS reserves the right to update drawings at any time without notice.

Technical spec sheets and part numbers of Digital Rotary Control with options such
as twin PWM output, wire harness or connectors are available upon request.

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THROTTLE ACERT (PWM 500Hz)
V9.0
CONTROLS APPLICATION

6. Throttle Position Sensor

¾ Digital output signal: PWM 500Hz
¾ Fitted with Hall Effect Sensor
¾ One return spring: 20N Idle – 25N Full +/-2N
¾ Travel angle : 42°
¾ Protection classification : IP69K
¾ Easy to be fitted on an existing pedal cable
or linkage
¾ Very convenient whenever engine is operated
from more than one station
¾ One additional external return spring required on
throttle mechanism in order to be FMVSS 124
compatible
¾ certified

Mechanical specification:
Travel angle – Idle to full throttle - 42°
Return spring 1
Storage temperature – 40°C to + 95° C
Operating temperature – 40°C to + 85° C
Protection classification (sealing) IP69K
Connector AMP – 6 pins - waterproof

Electrical specification: PWM - 500Hz Sensor – 1 channel

Current consumption < 12 mA / channel

Power source (Vs) 8 to 36 Volt DC
Output current Max. 10mA
Range Channel # 1 Idle: 10% +/- 1% – Full throttle: 90% +/- 1%
Range Channel # 2 not activated
Frequency 500Hz +/-15% -set for ACERT Engine Mgt. System
Relative Linearity +/ - 1%
Resolution 0.25 °

Throttle Position Sensor part number:

MCS Part number Travel angle MCS drawing number*
974 245 53 42° 503 570
* MCS reserves the right to update drawings at any time without notice.

Technical spec sheets and part numbers of Digital Throttle Position Sensor with
options such as wire harness or connectors are available upon request.

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THROTTLE ACERT (PWM 500Hz)
V9.0
CONTROLS APPLICATION

7. Electronic Side Mounted Hand Throttle

¾ Digital output signal: PWM 500Hz
¾ Fitted with Hall Effect Sensor
¾ Adjustable actuating force
¾ Travel angle : 90°
¾ Protection classification : IP 66
¾ Allows engine constant RPM at selected rate
through lever position
¾ Easy to use in combination with Throttle Pedal
or Throttle Position Sensor
¾ Very convenient whenever engine is operated
from more than one station
¾ certified

Mechanical specification:
Travel angle – Idle to full throttle - 90°
Actuating force adjustable
Return spring none
Storage temperature – 40°C to + 95° C
Operating temperature – 40°C to + 85° C
Protection classification (sealing) IP 66
Connector AMP – 6 pins - waterproof

Electrical specification: PWM - 500Hz Sensor – 1 channel

Current consumption < 12 mA / channel

Power source (Vs) 8 to 36 Volt DC
Output current Max. 10mA
Range Channel # 1 Idle: 10% +/- 1% – Full throttle: 90% +/- 1%
Range Channel # 2 not activated
Frequency 500Hz +/-15% -set for ACERT Engine Mgt. System
Relative Linearity +/ - 1%
Resolution 0.25 °

Side Mounted Hand Throttle part number:

MCS Part number Travel angle MCS drawing number*
975 290 03 90° 503 211
* MCS reserves the right to update drawings at any time without notice.

Technical spec sheets and part numbers of Digital Side Mounted Hand Throttle with
options such as wire harness or connectors are available upon request.

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THROTTLE ACERT (PWM 500Hz)
V9.0
CONTROLS APPLICATION

8. Direct Drive Hand Throttle

¾ Digital output signal: PWM 500Hz
¾ Fitted with Hall Effect Sensor
¾ Travel angle : 45°
¾ Protection classification : IP 66
¾ Allows engine constant RPM at selected rate
through lever position
¾ Easy to use in combination with Throttle Pedal
or Throttle Position Sensor
¾ Very convenient whenever engine is operated
from more than one station
¾ certified

Mechanical specification:
Travel angle – Idle to full throttle - 45°
Return spring none
Storage temperature – 40°C to + 95° C
Operating temperature – 40°C to + 85° C
Protection classification (sealing) IP 66
Connector AMP - 6 pins - waterproof

Electrical specification: PWM - 500Hz Sensor – 1 channel

Current consumption < 12 mA / channel

Power source (Vs) 8 to 36 Volt DC
Output current Max. 10mA
Range Channel # 1 Idle: 10% +/- 1% – Full throttle: 90% +/- 1%
Range Channel # 2 not activated
Frequency 500Hz +/-15% -set for ACERT Engine Mgt. System
Relative Linearity +/ - 1%
Resolution 0.25 °

Direct Drive Hand Throttle part number:

MCS Part number Travel angle MCS drawing number*
976 245 02 45° 503 293
* MCS reserves the right to update drawings at any time without notice.

Technical spec sheets and part numbers of Digital Direct Drive Hand Throttles with
options such as wire harness or connectors are available upon request.

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