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Load-Based Speed Control & Gear Down Protection Brochure

Load-Based Speed Control & Gear Down Protection Brochure

Load-Based Speed Control & Gear Down Protection Brochure

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Cummins engines are designed to maximize fuel efficiency through advanced electronic controls, specifically Load-Based Speed Control (LBSC) and Gear-Down Protection (GDP), available on ISX and ISM engines.
Fuel Economy and Driver Impact
The efficiency of fuel-saving devices is significantly influenced by driver expertise, with potential savings of up to 30%. LBSC aids drivers in achieving optimal fuel economy by encouraging earlier upshifts, reducing average engine speeds, and extending engine life.
Load-Based Speed Control (LBSC)
LBSC is integrated into the engine's Electronic Control Module (ECM) and adjusts engine rpm based on load, enhancing performance during demanding conditions like hill climbs. It limits engine speed under specific conditions: road grade of 2% or less, gross weight of 80,000 pounds or less, appropriate gear ratio, and when the transmission is in gear. Maximum engine speed is allowed in the top two gears, during gear changes, and in automated manual transmissions.
Gear-Down Protection (GDP)
GDP promotes fuel economy by encouraging operation in top gear, limiting speed one gear down under light load conditions. It allows full engine performance under heavy loads, ensuring efficient operation while incentivizing the use of the most efficient gear.
Additional Resources
For further guidance on achieving optimal mpg through vehicle specifications and driving habits, visit Cummins' website. For detailed engine features and parameter settings, visit the PowerSpec site. Contact Cummins for more information on improving fuel economy.
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LOAD-BASED SPEED CONTROL AND GEAR-DOWN PROTECTION

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LOAD-BASED SPEED CONTROL. Every MPG. If you’re looking for an engine that gets every ounce of energy out of every drop of diesel fuel, you’re looking for a Cummins. No other engine in its class has the sophisticated electronic controls to help you achieve the best possible fuel economy, on every trip and with every driver. Only Cummins has the combination of Load-Based Speed Control (LBSC) and Gear-Down Protection (GDP), available on every ISX and ISM engine. Better Fuel Economy, Every Trip. trucks today, none is more efficient or effective than The Power You Need, When You Need It. the person...

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When Does LBSC Limit Engine Speed? Gear-Down Protection. Only when all four of the following operating Gear-Down Protection promotes increased fuel conditions are met: economy by encouraging the driver to operate ■ On a road grade of 2% or less as effectively as possible in top gear, where fuel ■ When gross combined weight is consumption is lower. It does so by limiting vehicle 80,000 pounds or less ■ When the truck is in an appropriate transmission gear ratio ■ When the transmission is in gear When Does LBSC Allow Maximum Engine Speed? speed one gear down. This only happens when engine sensors...

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Cummins Inc. Box 3005 Columbus, IN 47202-3005 U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-DIESELS (1-800-343-7357) Fax: 1-800-232-6393 Internet: www.everytime.cummins.com Bulletin 4103852 Printed in U.S.A. 2/05 ©2005 Cummins Inc.

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