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DESL 2010 - Diesel Electronics


This course covers the operating principles of electronically controlled diesel engines and support systems. Theories of the major components used in these systems are covered.  Proper troubleshooting skills, hardware, and software usage for each system are also covered.

Credits: 4

Instructional Method Lecture/Lab

Comments: Course must be completed with a C or better.

Prerequisites:
DESL 1540 Heavy Duty Electrical Systems

Co-requisites:
None

Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of DESL 2010 Diesel Electronics, the student will:

  1. Identify the most common electronic management systems used in the diesel industry.
  2. Identify sensors and switches used on electronically controlled machines.
  3. Describe how the switches and sensors operate.
  4. Demonstrate proper troubleshooting procedures for the most common switches, sensors, and harnesses used.
  5. Outline the fuel systems used on current electronic diesel engines.
  6. Compare the different emission control systems commonly used in the industry.
  7. Use a variety of diagnostic software to analyze electronic circuits used in diesel equipment.
  8. Follow diagnostic troubleshooting trees to repair electronic equipment.
  9. Perform a recalibration of customer parameters.




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