Perkins 1204F-E44TA Operation And Maintenance Manual page 51

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All lamps will illuminate for 2 seconds in order to
check that the lamps are functioning when the
keyswitch is turned to the ON position. If any of the
lamps stay illuminated, the reason for illumination
should be investigated immediately.
Instrument panels and Displays
In order to monitor the engine a wide verity of
instrument panels are available. These instrument
panels can contain the indicator lamps and the
gauges for the application.
Also available are mini power displays and
performance monitors. These displays and monitors
can show the operator the following engine
information.
• The system configuration parameters
• The customer specified parameters
• Diagnostic codes
• Event codes
• Coolant temperature
• Oil temperature
• Oil pressure
• Intake temperature
• Intake pressure
• Atmospheric pressure
• Fuel temperature
Aftertreatment Lamps and Gauges
• Emission malfunction lamp
• Action indicator lamp
• Gauge for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
• Low warning lamp for DEF
• Wait to disconnect lamp (optional)
The wait to disconnect lamp will be illuminated during
engine operation and will be extinguished after the
engine has stopped. Do not disconnect the battery
disconnect switch during the period the lamp is
illuminated. The DEF system will be cooled and
purged during this time. Also, during the wait to
disconnect lamp is illuminated the engine electronic
control module is active storing information from the
engine and aftertreatment sensors.
Note: The wait to disconnect lamp will not be
checked at key on. The wait to disconnect lamp will
illuminate at key on.
Monitoring System
(Engine Indicators and
Aftertreatment Indicators)
Engine Indicator Lamps
Note: When in operation the amber warning lamp
has three states, solid, flashing, and fast flashing.
The sequence is to give a visual indication of the
importance of the warning. Some application can
have an audible warning installed.
Ensure that the engine maintenance is carried out at
the correct intervals. A lack of maintenance can
result in illumination of the warning lamp. For the
correct intervals of maintenance, refer to the
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Maintenance
Interval Schedule".
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Operation Section
Monitoring System
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