Engine Division November 1998

New Engine Control Module —

Product News ADEM III

Market Truck

Application Heavy-duty on-highway truck engine

Description New electronic engine control module

Features/Benefits ADEM III provides an advanced processor and additional memory

for future expansion of electronic features, more inputs and outputs
for compatibility with additional vehicle systems, passive
temperature sensors and dual speed timing sensors for increased
reliability, and a standard J1939 data link.

Compatibility The information provided pertains to all North American 1999

model heavy-duty electronic truck engines produced after
November 1998.
Software Compatibility:
ET 2.3
ECAP 2.3
Pro-Link 3.0 cartridge (available mid-1999)
FIS

Availability November 1998 Production

November 1998 shipments to OEMs

Pricing Information See current price lists

General Comments ADEM III continues the history of Caterpillar as a leader in

truck electronics and the commitment to compatibility with new
vehicle technology. With this introduction, all on-highway truck
engines (medium- and heavy-duty) will share the same core
electronic technology including many similar customer
programmable parameters.

LEXT8423 Information contained in this publication may be considered © 1998 Caterpillar Inc.
confidential. Discretion is recommended when distributing. All rights reserved.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in U.S.A.
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Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Input/Output Programmability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Service Tool Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Service Tool Feature Comparison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Customer Programmable Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Transmission Styles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Features of the ADEM III
ECM Cooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sealing Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Interface Seal and Terminal Removal Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Horton 3-Speed Fan Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Diagnostic Enable Switch Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Two-Speed Axle Switch Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Remote PTO Set and Resume Switch Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Introduction
A new Electronic Control Module (ECM), needs for new features and advanced
ADEM III, will be introduced on all 1999 technology. With this introduction, heavy- and
North American heavy-duty electronic truck medium-duty truck engines will share a
engines. This is necessary to provide increased common ECM platform. The following chart
performance and reliability, meet the future summarizes the difference between the current
demand for improved emissions, and ECM (ADEM II) and the new ADEM III.
accommodate current and future customer

ADEM II ADEM III Change Value Added

Computing Dual 8 bit, 32 bit + 8 bit Increased processing Advanced control for
Power 4 Mhz 24 Mhz capability and improved emissions,
68336 processor performance performance, customer
feature support
Flash Memory 128 k 1 Meg Extended memory Support diagnostics,
RAM Memory 32 kb 256 kb productivity,
maintenance,
information management
Software Assembly “C” Independent Long term
programming serviceability
language
Temp Sensors Active Passive Simplified Improved reliability
Timing Single Speed/ Dual Passive Full redundancy Improved reliability
Sensors Timing Speed/Timing
I/O 80 140 Additional I/O Support additional
features
Cooling Fuel required Air Fuel ports removed Lower installed cost
Data Links J1587 std J1587 std J1939 now std Cost saving to customers
J1922 std J1922 std J1922 retained using only J1922. It is
J1939 opt J1939 std as standard less expensive to apply
if J1939 is not needed

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Sensors
The temperature sensors on ADEM III are down but log a fault code and continue
passive sensors for increased reliability. The operating with the second sensor. The diagram
electronics have been moved from the sensor to below shows the ECM engine system with new
the ECM. There are now two speed timing features highlighted in yellow. Page 6 shows
sensors, one at the camshaft and one at the the component locations on the engine.
crankshaft. If one fails, the engine will not shut

ADEM III Electronic Control Module

ADEM III
Electronic
Control Module

Engine Retarder Solenoids

Camshaft Position Sensor

Passive Coolant Temperature Crankshaft Position Sensor

Passive Intake Manifold

Air Temperature Electronic Unit Injectors (EUI)
Boost Pressure

Passive Fuel Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure

Oil Pressure

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Left Side View — ADEM III ECM

3406E

Boost Electronic Unit Intake Manifold Air

Pressure Sensor Injector Connector Temperature Sensor
Engine
Ground
Stud

Camshaft
Position
Sensor Electronic
Control
Module
Fuel (ECM)
Temperature
Sensor OEM
Vehicle
Harness
Connector
J1/P1
Atmospheric
Pressure
Sensor Engine
Harness
Connector
J2/P2
Crankshaft Optional
Position Ground Stud
Sensor Location

Right Side & Front View — ADEM III ECM

Coolant Temperature
Sensor

Front View
Oil Pressure
Sensor

Right Side View

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Left Side View — ADEM III ECM

C-10/C-12
Atmospheric
Electronic Unit Pressure Sensor
Fuel Injector Connector
Temperature Engine
Sensor Ground
Stud

Electronic
Control
Camshaft Module
Position (ECM)
Sensor

OEM
Vehicle
Harness
Connector
J1/P1
Crankshaft
Position Engine
Sensor Harness
Connector
J2/P2
Engine
Ground
Stud

Front Right Side & Front Top View — ADEM III ECM
C-10/C-12
Coolant
Temperature Sensor Intake Manifold Air Boost
Temperature Sensor Pressure
Sensor

Oil Pressure Atmospheric

Sensor Pressure Sensor

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Inputs and Outputs

ADEM III provides many additional inputs and following is a list of features and comparison
outputs so that new features can be added. The with ADEM II:

ADEM III ADEM II

Pins for Data Links 7 7
Pins for +/- Battery 4 3
Pins for Lamp Outputs 4 3
Pins for Solenoid Valve Outputs 6 3
Pins for PWM Driver 1 0
Pins for Switch Inputs to Ground 15 10
Pins for Switch Inputs to Battery 3 0
Pins for Speedometer and Tachometer 4 4
Pins for Accelerator, Coolant Level,
Temp and Pressure Sensors 8 5
Pins for Frequency Inputs, Vehicle
Speed, Remote Throttle 5 3
Pins for Sensor Commons 3 2
Unused 10 0
Total Number of Vehicle System Terminals 70 40
Total Number of Engine Terminals 70 40
New I/O programming allows some inputs and outputs to be
programmed to the specific connector terminal used.

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The following diagram shows the ADEM III vehicle system with input/out (I/O) features. New
features are highlighted in yellow.
Ignition Check Engine
and Warning Tachometer Speedometer
SAE J1587 Keyswitch
SAE J1922 Input Lamp
SAE J1939
Data Links

7 Switch 2 Switch to Engine Cruise

2 Lamp to Ground Battery Inputs Retarder
Outputs Inputs Control

Coolant Level ( 2-Pin or 4-Pin)

2 Passive Temp Inputs

3 1.5 Amp High

Side Outputs
3 1.0 Amp High
Side Outputs
Vehicle Speed Clutch Service
2 PWM A/C High PWM Switch Brake
Inputs Pressure Output Switch Accelerator
Switch Position

Input/Output Programmability
Programmable Inputs Programmable Outputs
• Fan Override Switch* • Fast Idle Enabled Lamp*
• Fast Idle Switch* • Second Cooling Fan Solenoid (Horton
3-Speed Fan)*
• Two-Speed Axle Switch*
• Starting Aid Relay*
• Starting Aid Switch*
• Cooling Fan Relay*
• Diagnostic Enable Switch*
• Eaton Top 2 Lockout Solenoid*
• Remote PTO Set & Resume
• Eaton Top 2 Shift Solenoid*
• PTO Set Speed Switches
• Engine Running Output*
• PTO Shutdown Switch
• Auxiliary Brake (BrakeSaver)*
• Idle Shutdown Switch*
• PTO Switch On Lamp
• Outside Air Temperature Sensor*
*Installed @ OEM Factory
• Torque Limit Switch
• Throttle Limit/Disable Switch
*Installed @ OEM Factory

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Service Tool Compatibility

ET 2.3 Pro-Link
• Will be available by production date • 3.0 cartridge available mid-1999
(for ADEM III only)
ECAP 2.3 SPMs
• Will support most ADEM III features. Will • Pro-Link will NOT provide:
not program new I/O configuration or -automatic cylinder cutout
FLASH programming. -critical codes
-programming of custom data
-lock-out of customer specified parameters
• When Pro-Link is used as a communications
adapter for flashing, the flash time will be
significantly longer.

Service Tool Feature Comparison

ET/ECAP Pro-Link
Read/Change Customer Parameters Yes/Yes* Yes*
Read/Change Factory Parameters Yes No
Display Engine Status Yes Yes
Display/Clear Diagnostic Codes Yes Yes**
Calibrate Speed/Timing Sensor Yes Yes
Cylinder Cutout Yes/Yes*** Yes***
Injection Signal Duration Yes No
Engine Retarder Special Test Yes Yes
Cooling Fan Driver Special Test Yes Yes****
View Fleet Trip Data Segment Yes Yes****
View Driver Trip Data Segment Yes Yes****
View Fleet Trip Histograms Yes Yes****
View Fleet Segment Custom Data No Read Only
View Maintenance Indicator Data Yes Yes
View/Trigger Snapshot Recorder Yes No
Special Service Tests Yes Yes****
ECM Replacement/Fleet Config Yes/No No
Guided Diagnostics (On-line Troubleshooting Guide) Yes/No No
Totals and ECM Date and Time Yes Yes
Customer Parameter Lockout Yes Monitor Only
Rating/Date Tracking Yes/No No
Flash Programming Yes/No No
Improved Graphics & Other Enhancements Yes/No No
* Read only on Multi-I/O parameters (J1939 parameters)
** MPSI Pro-Link will not clear the diagnostic code 190-00 Engine Overspeed Warning because it requires factory
passwords
*** Only automatic with "Ok/Not Ok" for 3126B (ECAP is the same for H.D. trucks) ECAP and Pro-Link will not
support Automatic Cylinder Cutout
****Available mid-1999

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Customer Programmable Parameters

The following table lists parameter changes and compares ADEM II and ADEM III parameters.

Parameters ADEM II ADEM III

Vehicle Speed Calibration, 4,000 to 65,535 4,000 to 150,000
pulses per mile
Low Speed Range Axle Ratio None 1.00 to 19.99
High Speed Range Axle Ratio None 1.00 to 9.99
Engine Retarder Mode Default Coast Manual
PTO Torque Limit, lb-ft 200 to 2000 200 to Rated Torque
Default = 2500
Transmission Style Manual Manual,
Auto Options Automatic Option 1
Eaton Top 2 Automatic Option 2
Automatic Option 3
Automatic Option 4
Eaton Top 2
Eaton Top 2 with Cruise Switch
Fan Control Type On/Off/None 3-Speed Fan/On/Off/None
w/Default On/Off w/Default None
Data Link Parameters J1922 Default (J1939 option) Off/J1922/J1939/J1922 &
J1939 with Off as Default
Fan with Engine Retarder Yes/No with Default Yes Yes/No with Default No
in High Mode
Coolant Level Sensor Yes/No with Default Yes 4-Pin/No with Default No

Note: These are the main visible differences between ADEM II and ADEM III. Other, more detailed changes will be
covered in the “Electrical and Electronic Application and Installation Guide” for ADEM III, to be released in fourth
quarter 1998.

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Battery Connections
The following drawings show ADEM III battery connections and grounding options.

Circuits within this area

are recommendations

OFF
ON
ST.

Bat. Mtr.

Ignition Key Switch Input

Alternator
Gnd. Starter
Motor ECM
(12V)

20A J906-BR 70 Ignition Key Switch

101-RD 52 Unswitched +Battery
14 AWG
101-RD 53 Unswitched +Battery
229-BK 65 –Battery
14 AWG
229-BK 67 –Battery
12V 12V 12V P1 J1
Unswitched +Battery
Circuit Protection
Size Increase
ECM –Battery not
Engine block
required to route directly
must still be Engine Block to block
grounded

Engine
Ground
Stud

Engine
Starter -Battery Post
Ground
Stud Starter

NOTE: Either ground stud can be used

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Engine
Ground
Stud

Frame Rail

Frame Rail Stud

Engine
Ground
Stud

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Transmission Styles
The following table shows heavy-duty transmission style options.

Switch Usage and ECM Connector

J1/P1 Terminal Connection
Transmission Service Service Transmission Powertrain
Parameter Setting Brake #1 Brake #2 Clutch Neutral Options Data Link
to J1/P1 to J1/P1 to J1/P1 to J1/P1
(term.-45) (term.-64) (term.-22) (term.-62)
Manual Ö Ö Manual, None,
J1922,
Eaton AutoShift 1939
Automatic Option 1 Ö Allison ATEC, None,
Allison WTEC, J1922
Automatic Option 2 Ö Ö Allison ATEC, None,
Allison WTEC, J1922
Automatic Option 3 Ö Ö Ö Allison ATEC, None,
Allison WTEC, J1922
Automatic Option 4 Ö Ö Allison ATEC, None,
Allison WTEC, J1922
Eaton Top 2 Ö Ö Eaton Top 2 None

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ECM Cooling
ADEM III does not require fuel cooling. There are no fuel line connections on the ECM.

ADEM II ADEM III

Fuel Ports Removed

Improved enclosure and Printed Circuit Board design eliminates the need for fuel
cooling

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Sealing Plugs
Sealing plugs fill unused connector cavities as shown below. The part number for these is
9G3695 (SureSeal 225-0093) or 8T8737 (Deutsch 114017).

Correct insertion method:

Sealing Plugs

Correct

Avoid

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Interface Seal and Terminal Removal Tool

The new part numbers for the interface seal are, for production: P/N 132-3060 or for service: replacement
P/N 159-9322. The terminal removal tool part number is P/N 151-6320 Cat or 776106 AMP.

Horton 3-Speed Fan Connection

Slip Mode ECM

Solenoid
G837-YL 11 Output #5
G836-WH 13 Output #4
P1 J1
Brake Mode
Solenoid

Additional Fan Driver Output for Horton 3-Speed Operation: Brake, Slip, and Direct
Program Fan Control Type to 3-Speed Fan (default is none)

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Diagnostic Enable Switch Connection

Diagnostic Enable
ECM

G844-PK 46 Input #7
H795-PK 5 AP Sensor/Switch Sensor Common
P1 J1

Prompts the ECM for flashing out Diagnostic Codes on the Check Engine Lamp
Program Diagnostic Enable Switch parameter to J1/P1:46 (default is none)

Two-Speed Axle Switch Connection

Two-Speed Axle On/Off Switch

ECM

G843-OR 6 Input #6
H795-PK 5 AP Sensor/Switch Sensor Common
Switch Shown in High Speed Range
P1 J1

For use with a two-speed axle configuration. Switches from high to low axle range ratios
for proper calibration of the vehicle speed signal input.
Program two-speed axle parameter to J1/P1:6 (default is none),
and program high and low speed range axle ratios.

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Remote PTO Set and Resume Switch Connection

12V
Cab PTO Switch Remote PTO
On Lamp Switch On Lamp
PTO Set/Resume
(Set Off Position)
(Resume Off Position)
K998-BU 30 Output #1
K980-PK 58 Input #2
PTO On/Off PTO Interlock K982-YL 60 Input #3
993-BR 3 Input Sensor Common #2
K999-GN 56 Input #1
PTO Off Position P1 J1

Remote set and resume switch inputs for remote switches PTO configuration
Program PTO remote set switch to J1/P1:58 and PTO remote resume switch to
J1/P1:60. PTO configuration must be programmed to remote s witches.

Publications
The following publications will be available by 11/98 to provide additional information:
• Heavy-Duty Electronic Troubleshooting • Wiring Schematic (RENR2237)
Guide (RENR2238)
• PTO Installation and Application Instruction
(RENR2233)

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