Testing and Adjusting

320, 320 L AND 320 N, AND 320 S EXCAVATORS HYDRAULIC AND ELE

Media Number -SENR6044-02 Publication Date -09/09/1994 Date Updated -12/10/2001

Testing And Adjusting

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Introduction
This manual contains information on the troubleshooting procedures of the electronic
control and hydraulic systems in the 320, 320 L, 320 N, and 320 S Excavators. This manual
is divided into the following three main sections:

1. Electronic System Testing And Adjusting

2. Checking Procedures
3. Hydraulic System Testing And Adjusting

NOTE: As a general rule, if there is a doubt as to the cause of a problem, the electronic
system should be checked first.

Reference: For information on Electrical System Operation of the above, make reference
to: "Systems Operation, Electronic System", Form SENR6048 or Form SENR5404. For
information on Hydraulic System Operation of the above, make reference to: "Systems
Operation, Hydraulic System", Form SENR6043 or Form SENR5455.

For troubleshooting the engine components, refer to the module "Systems Operation,
Testing And Adjusting, Basic Engine Components 3306 Engine", Form SENR5546 or
"Systems Operation, Testing And Adjusting, Basic Engine Components 3114 And 3116
Engines", Form SENR3583.

Checking Procedures
In each checking procedure, it is assumed that the engine operation is normal unless
otherwise specified.

Electronic Control System

The monitor and electronic controller are the main components of the electronic control
system. The monitor and electronic controller have a self diagnostic function. Self
diagnostic checks of the monitor, electronic controller, and the communication line
between them are the first steps when troubleshooting the problem(s) in the electronic
system.
Action alarm indicators on the monitor panel, alert an operator to a problem in the
electronic system. The controller service program "Data Mode" can also be used to identify
the problems (see the section of this module "Data Mode"). If the service program is
activated during machine operation, problem(s) that are monitored by the monitoring
system are indicated on the character display. If the service program is activated when the
machine operation is stopped, all existing problems and past problems (problems that have
not been corrected) are indicated on the character display. To activate the controller service
program "Data Mode", refer to the "Data Mode" section in this module.

Operational Tests
If the electronic power unit control system display indicates it is operating correctly, then
do operational tests. Operate the machine, following the procedures described in the section
"Hydraulic System Testing And Adjusting". Compare the results of the operational tests
with specifications to determine the extent of the trouble. In operational tests, it is important
to determine whether or not enough hydraulic force or implement speed is a problem that
extends over the entire machine or with only a specific operation.

If there are any faults in the circuits between the main or pilot pumps and the control
valves, the overall performance of the machine will decrease. This type of problem in the
hydraulic system is not detected by the self diagnostic functions of the electronic control
system described above (no action alarm indication on character display.). To detect such a
problem, it is necessary to check the flow characteristics of the pumps, the main relief
pressure, pilot pressure, etc.

Service Program
Electronic Monitor Panel
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(1) Engine coolant temperature gauge. (2) Fuel gauge. (3) Action lamp. (4) Character display. (5) Monitor
panel. (6) Hydraulic oil temperature gauge. (7) Work mode selector switch. (8) Air heater indicator (2DL and
9KK machines only). (9) Charge alarm indicator. (10) Engine coolant temperature alarm indicator. (11)
Hydraulic oil temperature alarm indicator. (12) Engine oil pressure alarm indicator. (13) Controller alarm
indicator. (14) Monitor alarm indicator. (15) Work mode boom priority indicator. (16) Work mode swing
priority indicator. (17) Power mode selector switch. (18) Power mode III indicator. (19) Power mode II
indicator. (20) Power mode I indicator. (21) Work mode fine control indicator. (22) Light switch. (23) Light 1
indicator. (24) Light 2 indicator. (25) Wiper 2 indicator. (26) Travel speed HIGH (rabbit) indicator. (27)
Travel speed LOW (tortoise) indicator. (28) Travel speed control switch. (29) AEC indicator. (30) Switch
panel. (31) AEC switch. (32) Wiper 1 indicator. (33) Washer indicator. (34) Washer switch. (35) Wiper
switch. (36) Alarm cancel switch. (37) Service switch. (38) Alarm cancel indicator.

Introduction
The electronic Monitor Panel activates and displays the output received from the Electronic
Controller. The Electronic Controller Service Program is divided into two program modes.
Each program mode has a particular function as follows:

1. Data Mode;

This program mode contains eight function modes and provides the necessary
information for the mechanic to determine the machine condition.

2. Calibration Mode;

This program mode contains ten function modes and provides information used to
adjust and confirm system/component functions after replacement of electronic
control system components. This program level is also used to help the mechanic
troubleshoot machine problems.

To activate the service program mode functions, use the control switches provided on the
electronic monitor panel.

NOTE: Unexpected character display readings due to random operation of switches should
be disregarded.

To select a desired function mode, first start a proper service program mode (see the section
"Data Mode Start-up" and/or "Calibration Mode Start-up"). Next, operate the control
switch(es) as specified, until the desired information is indicated on the character display.

When the selected service program function is no longer needed, use the proper procedure
(see the section "Data Mode Stop Procedure" and/or "Calibration Mode Stop Procedure") to
cancel.

Data Mode
NOTE: Activation of service program "Data Mode" does not affect any machine controls
and operations except for the following:

The LED indicators for power mode switch, travel speed control switch, light switch, and
wiper switch come ON only in flashing mode during activation of service program "Data
Mode".
The Data Mode contains the following function modes which provide eight categories of
information.

1. Power shift pressure.

2. Engine speed.
3. Engine coolant temperature.
4. Hydraulic oil temperature.
5. A/D (Analog/Digital) conversion.
6. Real time error.
7. Digital input.
8. Output control display.

Data Mode Start-up

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Electronic Monitor Panel (Data Mode Start-up)
(4) Character display. (17) Power mode selector switch. (18) Power mode III indicator. (36) Alarm cancel
switch. (38) Alarm cancel indicator.

NOTE: To access and view the eight available functions in the "Data Mode", the engine
can either be running or shut down. If the engine is running the eight Data Mode functions
can be viewed as operating values. If the engine is not running the starter switch must be in
the "ON" position.

1. Depress and hold alarm cancel switch (36) until alarm cancel indicator (38) starts
flashing.

2. While alarm cancel switch (36) is depressed, push power mode selector switch (17) until
power mode III indicator (18) begins to flash. Release alarm cancel switch (36) and power
mode selector switch (17).

3. The service program "Data Mode" is now activated and character display (4) will display
the first function mode (power shift pressure) value.

NOTE:

If switch (17) is held too long, the character display will sequence through the eight
available function modes in the "Data Mode" program.

Data Mode Function Selection

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Electronic Monitor Panel (Data Mode Function Selection)
(4) Character display. (17) Power mode selector switch. (18) Power mode III indicator. (36) Alert cancel
switch.

1. Repeatedly push first alarm cancel switch (36) and then power mode switch (17) until the
desired function mode is displayed on character display (4).

2. Each time both switches are pushed, the function mode changes in an increasing number
sequence of the eight function modes in a repetitious manner.
3. At the same time that the function mode character is displayed the corresponding switch
indicator comes on. To determine the function mode selected, look for the switch indicator
which is flashing.

NOTE: If alarm cancel switch (36) is depressed for more than 2 seconds the Data Mode
stops and character display (4) displays the engine speed dial position.

NOTE: Accessing the "Data Mode Functions" must be performed in the sequence shown
in the following chart.

Each of the eight Data Mode functions has a designated indicator light. The following chart
shows the eight Data Mode functions and their designated indicator lights:

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Power Shift Pressure

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Electronic Monitor Panel (Power Shift Pressure)
(4) Character display. (17) Power mode selector switch. (18) Power mode III indicator. (36) Alarm cancel
switch.

When this function mode is selected, power mode III indicator (18) flashes. The character
display (4) displays "P" in the first position and actual power shift pressure in the second
and third positions. The unit of power shift pressure is in kgf/cm2. 1 kgf/cm2 is
approximately the same as 100 kPa (14 psi).

Engine Speed
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Electronic Monitor Panel (Engine Speed)

(4) Character display. (19) Power mode II indicator.

When this function mode is selected, power mode II indicator (19) flashes. Character
display (4) will display the engine speed in rpm, regardless of the machine load. Multiply
the rpm values in character display (4) by 10 to determine actual rpm.

Engine Coolant Temperature

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Electronic Monitor Panel (Engine Coolant Temperature)

(4) Character display. (20) Power mode I indicator.

When this function mode is selected, power mode I indicator (20) flashes. Character
display (4) displays the engine coolant temperature within a range of 14C to 127C (57F
to 260F). The engine coolant temperature units are displayed in 1C (1.8F) increments. If
the character display reading is below 0C, the first position on the character display reads
"-".

NOTE: Character display (4) displays the engine coolant temperature in degrees Celsius.

Hydraulic Oil Temperature

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Electronic Monitor Panel (Hydraulic Oil Temperature)

(4) Character display. (23) Light 1 indicator.

When this function mode is selected, light 1 indicator (23) flashes. Character display (4)
displays the hydraulic oil temperature within a range of 14C to 127C (57.2F to 260.6F).
The hydraulic oil temperature units are displayed in 1C (1.8F) increments.

NOTE: Character display (4) displays the hydraulic oil temperature in degrees Celsius.

A/D (Analog/Digital) Conversion

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Electronic Monitor Panel (A/D Conversion)

(4) Character display. (24) Light 2 indicator.

When the analog/digital conversion function mode is selected, light 2 indicator (24) flashes.
Character display (4) displays the analog information for eight machine functions. A
conversion chart is needed to understand the digital information indicated. Description of
the eight machine functions omitted since this information is not needed for service or
diagnosis.
Real Time Error Codes
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Electronic Monitor Panel (Real Time Error Codes)

(4) Character display. (26) Travel speed HIGH (rabbit) indicator.

When this mode is selected, travel speed HIGH (rabbit) indicator (26) flashes. Character
display (4) displays the codes for problems that have occurred. They are displayed in an
increasing number sequence according to "Problem List" shown below, in a repetitious
manner. A character display code remains displayed for 2 seconds with an interval of 1
second between codes.

NOTE: A display code of [E00] indicates that there are no system errors.

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