GF07.10-P-1008OG RPM Control, Function
GF07.10-P-1008OG Rpm Control, Function
ENGINES 642.8 in MODEL 204.0 /2 /9, 207.3 /4, 212.0 /2, 218.3
Function requirements for rpm control, general points
^ Circuit 87M ON (engine control ON)
^ Engine running
Rpm control, general
Rpm control stabilizes the idle speed and limits the engine speed to protect the engine and the drivetrain. The CDI control unit (B70) detects the engine speed via the crankshaft Hall sensor signal (N3/9).
For rpm limitation the CDI control unit reads in the following sensors and signals:
- Rail pressure sensor (/)B4/6
- Fully integrated transmission control controller unit (Y3/8) (vehicles with code (427) 7-speed automatic transmission), gear range via drive train CAN (CAN C)
- Crankshaft Hall sensor, engine speed
- Electronic Stability Program control unit (N30/4) (except code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS) or Electronic Stability Program Premium control unit (N30/7) (for code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS), vehicle speed via the chassis CAN (CAN E)
The Electronic Stability Program control unit (N30/4) will be used as of 1.3.2011 (model 204.0/2) in 2 variants:
- Electronic Stability Program control unit, basis variant (except code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS)
- Electronic Stability Program control unit, Premium variant (except code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS)
Until 28.2.2011 (model 204.0/2) or 31.5.2011 (model 204.9) and as of 1.6.2011 (model 204.9) only the basic variant of the Electronic Stability Program control unit will be used.
The engine speed is regulated by the CDI control unit by the following measures:
- Actuation of the pressure regulating valve (Y74) (rail pressure regulation)
- No actuation of the fuel injectors (Y76) (vehicles with rpm limitation)
- Adaptation of the injection time of the fuel injectors (with idle speed control)
- Actuation of the quantity control valve (Y94) (rail pressure regulation)
Function sequence for rpm control
Regulation of the engine speed is described in the following steps:
^ Function sequence for torque converter protection
^ Function sequence for maximum engine speed limitation
^ Function sequence for maximum speed limit
^ Function sequence for idle speed control
Function sequence for torque converter protection
In order to protect the torque converter in selector lever positions P or N (no power flow) from excessive static internal pressure, the maximum engine speed is limited to approx. 4200 rpm. The CDI control unit receives information about the current selector lever position from the fully integrated transmission control controller unit via the drive train CAN.
Function sequence for maximum engine speed limitation
During travel, the maximum engine speed is limited to 4500 rpm for a speed greater than 0 in order to protect the engine from the effects of inadmissibly high engine speeds.
Driving mode is recognized by the CDI control unit based on the CAN signal "vehicle speed" which is sent from the Electronic Stability Program control unit via the chassis CAN
Function sequence for maximum speed limit
Upon reaching 250 km/h the injection times of the fuel injectors are reduced by the CDI control unit and the fuel pressure in the rails is reduced via the quantity control valve and the pressure regulating valve. These measures ensure simple maximum speed limitation through the reduction of the engine torque.
The fuel pressure in the rails and the injection time of the fuel injectors determine the injection quantity.
Function sequence for idle speed control
The idle speed control regulates and stabilizes the idle speed depending on operating conditions and engine loads when the accelerator pedal is not actuated.
For idle speed control the CDI control unit also reads in the following sensors and signals:
- Boost pressure sensor (B5/1), engine load
- Coolant temperature sensor (B11/4)
- Charge air temperature sensor (B17/8)
- Front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1), outside temperature via the chassis CAN
- Automatic air conditioning control and operating unit (N22/7), air conditioning system status over interior CAN (CAN B) and chassis CAN
- Clutch pedal switch (S40/3) (for manual transmission)
The idle speed can raised for a limited time to about 1600 rpm depending on the atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature.
The CDI control unit regulates the idle speed in the following operating and engine load conditions:
^ Engagement of the gear range "D" or "R" (for an automatic transmission)
^ Actuation of the clutch pedal (for a manual transmission)
^ Switching on the A/C compressor (A9)
^ On-board electrical system battery undervoltage (G1)
Engagement of the gear range "D" or "R" (for an automatic transmission)
When gear range "D" or "R" is selected, the idle speed is set to a lower value to reduce the tendency of the vehicle to creep. To do this, the CDI control unit evaluates the "gear range engaged" CAN signal from the fully integrated transmission control controller unit.
For vehicle with an automatic transmission the idle speed is 750 rpm and for vehicles with a manual transmission the idle speed is 810 rpm.
Actuation of the clutch pedal (for a manual transmission)
When actuating the clutch pedal the idle speed is stabilized. Clutch pedal actuation is detected by the CDI control unit through the clutch pedal switch.
Switching on the A/C compressor (A9)
When the engine is at idle, so that engine speed will not fall when the refrigerant compressor is engaged, the automatic air conditioning control and operating unit sends a status signal to the CDI control unit before the AAC is engaged. The CDI control unit reacts by adapting the idle speed appropriately.
If the following conditions exist, the CDI control unit interrupts switching on of the A/C compressor:
- Engine speed less than 2000 rpm
- Value from the accelerator pedal sensor (B37) greater than 95%
On-board electrical system battery undervoltage (G1)
The CDI control unit recognizes an undervoltage of the on-board electrical system battery via the "circuit 30" and increases the idle speed in combination with the automatic transmission for an engaged gear range "D" or "R" up to switch off of the engine at around 100 rpm.
Diagnosis
The basic setting of the idle speed can be read out and influenced using the Xentry Diagnostics.
