Clarke Mechanical Engine Controller Alarm Verification Procedure

(with C071571 or C071963 MECAB speed switch)

• Overspeed Alarm Verification

o Hold the OVERSPEED VERIFICATION switch in the “up” position located on the door of the Clarke
panel (see Figure 1). This will provide the main pump controller with an overspeed signal and
engine shutdown at 67% of the overspeed shutdown threshold RPM. The overspeed shutdown
threshold is 120% of engine rated speed.
o Start the engine via the main pump controller; the speed switch will generate an overspeed
signal and shutdown protecting both the engine and pump.
 EXAMPLE
• Rated Speed: 1760 RPM
• Overspeed Shutdown: 2112 RPM (120% of 1760 RPM)
• Verification Shutdown: 1415 RPM (67% of 2112 RPM)
o The controller will indicate an alarm at interconnect terminal #3
o CAUTION-after verification of overspeed, lift the OVERSPEED RESET switch in the “up” position
for 5 seconds and reset the main pump controller to re-instate normal operation of the engine
and speed switch (see Figure 1).
 Upon releasing the OVERSPEED RESET switch, the OVERSPEED INDICATION LIGHT on the
door of the instrument panel will blink several times and then turn off. This is normal
and indicates the speed switch is functioning normally. (see Figure 1)
o The overspeed shut down set point is factory set. If field adjustments are needed, refer to Clarke
Engineering Technical Bulletin – ETB003 on the www.clarkefire.com website, under General Data
 Engineering Data  Engineering Technical Bulletins
• Low Oil Pressure Alarm Verification
o With the engine running from the main pump controller, jumper between the “C” and the “NC”
terminals of the oil pressure switch with test leads or a spare jumper wire (JU4R, JU4H, JU6H, &
JW6H engine models only). On DP6H, DQ6H, DR8H, & DS0H engine models jumper the “WK”
terminal to engine ground. On DT2H engine models jumper the two terminals of the oil pressure
switch together (see Figures 2a, 2b, & 2c).
o Continue jumping the circuit until the alarm is indicated at the controller at interconnect terminal
#4
o Reset the main pump controller to re-instate normal operation of engine and controller
• High Engine Coolant Temperature Alarm Verification
o With the engine running from the main pump controller, set the High Engine Coolant
Temperature DIP switch to “ON”. Use a fine pick or small screwdriver and slide the white slider
to the left. Wait for 30 seconds and controller alarm will activate.
 DIP switch is located on the MECAB speed switch printed circuit board inside the Clarke
instrument panel (see Figure 3). DIP switch is in the “ON” position when the white slider
is NOT aligned with the white alignment marks above and below the slider
o Wait until the alarm is indicated at the controller at interconnect terminal #5
o Set white DIP switch slider to “OFF” (right) when simulation is complete. DIP switch is in the
“OFF” position when the white slider is aligned with the white alignment marks above and below
the slider (see Figure 3).

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 o Reset the main pump controller to re-instate normal operation of engine and controller
• Low Engine Coolant Temperature Alarm Verification
o With the engine NOT running (0 rpm), set the Low Engine Coolant Temperature DIP switch to
“ON”. Use a fine pick or small screwdriver and slide the white slider to the right. Controller alarm
will activate immediately.
 DIP switch is located on the MECAB speed switch printed circuit board inside the Clarke
instrument panel (see Figure 3). DIP switch is in the “ON” position when the white slider
is NOT aligned with the white alignment marks above and below the slider
o Wait until the alarm is indicated at the controller at interconnect terminal #312
o Set white DIP switch slider to “OFF” (left) when simulation is complete. DIP switch is in the “OFF”
position when the white slider is aligned with the white alignment marks above and below the
slider (see Figure 3).
o Reset the main pump controller to re-instate normal operation of engine and controller
• Overcrank Test
o NEVER shut off the fuel supply to the engine to prevent it from starting. Shutting off the fuel
supply will cause an air lock condition in the fuel system and possibly cause fuel system
component damage.
 ETR Governor Solenoid (JU models): Activate and hold the Overspeed Reset switch while
performing the overcrank test (see Figure 1). Switch must be held continuously each
time the engine attempts a crank start. This will allow the engine to crank only but will
prevent it from running.
 ETR Governor Solenoid (JW models): Disconnect the electrical connection plug at the
fuel injection pump actuator. This will allow the engine to crank only but will prevent it
from running. Reinstall when overcrank test is complete.
 ETS Governor Solenoid: Use manual stop override to prevent the engine from starting
during the cycle-crank testing. Override must be held continuously each time the engine
attempts a crank start. This will allow the engine to crank only but will prevent it from
running.

1 – Emergency Operating
Instructions
2 – Automatic-Manual
Mode Selector
3 – Manual Crank
Controls
4 – Overspeed Reset
5 – Manual Mode
Warning Light
6 – Overspeed
Verification
7 – Overspeed shutdown
Light

Figure 1 – Clarke instrument panel door

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 “NC” terminal and #85 orange wire “C” terminal and #19 black wire

Figure 2a - JU4R, JU4H, JU6H, JW6H engine models: oil pressure switch – Jumper the “NC” (orange #85 wire) and
“C” (black #19 wire) terminals together

“WK” stamped on housing

“WK” terminal and #85 orange wire

Figure 2b - DP6H, DQ6H, DR8H, DS0H engine models: oil pressure switch – Jumper the “WK” terminal (orange #85
wire) to engine ground (battery negative)

#19 black wire

#85 orange wire

Figure 2c - DT2H engine models: oil pressure switch – Jumper both terminals together

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 MECAB speed switch

Top white Low Coolant Temperature Alarm DIP switch High Coolant Temperature Alarm DIP switch
alignment
mark

White slider
aligned

Bottom white
alignment
mark Alarm verify “OFF” Alarm verify “OFF”

Top white
alignment
mark

White slider
not aligned

Bottom white Alarm verify “ON” Alarm verify “ON”

alignment
mark

Figure 3 – Low and high coolant alarm verify DIP switches on MECAB speed switch

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