Advisor December 2009 User Council

David StevensonDecember 2, 2009

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Clarification of the meaning of the green check mark in Advisor

Green check mark means section has been completed.

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Pump Drive not recognized by Mounting Tool

Pump Drive was added as a selection in the Mounting Tool

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QSB3.3 wiring diagram was updated

The QSB3.3 wiring diagram was updated in the tech library

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Added AEB column to checklists

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Added Intake Mass Air Flow to the Engine Performance Screen

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Added Open Crankcase Ventilation checklist questions to Lube tool

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Updated Tier 4 Air Cleaner data

We updated the data for the Tier 4 air cleaners to include the pre-cleaner

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For Deaeration test, no radiator cap warning when using a coolant recovery bottle

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Updates to the Electrical Tool In the checklist section, add a check for an excessive number of connectors

on a single terminal. Added a checklist question regarding the placement of connectors and the

alternator to avoid wheel spray. Added a checklist question regarding drive belt wrap, loading, & placement

of alternator in belt arrangement (first position downstream of crank pulley is best). Graphics also added in Tech Lib.

Added a checklist question which asks the user if they intend to run frequently at low speeds. If answered "Yes", add a Comment asking them to check current output at low speeds.

An existing checklist question asks if alternator capacity exceeds the maximum electrical load. Will now ask instead if alternator is sized to have 15% more capacity than the maximum load.

Added Brush and Brushless as types of alternator components. Added a recommendation for brushless alternators to the Comment

currently generated when "Yes" answered to question regarding equipment being used in environments where sparks must be avoided.

Revised existing Cranking modeling section to include the charging circuit.

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Updates to the Electrical Tool

When you open a previous Cranking Circuit you will see “Invalid” in one of the fields.

You need to reselect the circuit diagram

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Updates to the Electrical Tool

Added “Charging Circuit Voltage Drop in Volts”Added “Target Voltage Drop in Volts”

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Updates to the Electrical Tool

To reselect your circuit click this button

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Updates to the Electrical ToolAdded circuits diagrams with alternators

Remember to click on the alternator connections

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