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Caterpillar Inc.

Thomas E Eagan

Durwin D Nigus

William R Larson

A system (102) and method for controlling the operation of an engine test apparatus (104) during a test cycle is provided. The system (102) includes an operator interface (106) for producing a control mode signal and a plurality of setpoints. The system (102) also includes a test controller (108) for receiving the control mode signal and the plurality of setpoints and responsively operating the engine test apparatus. The test controller (108) senses operating characteristics of the engine test apparatus (104). The test controller (108) also selectively operates engine test apparatus parameters in accordance with the control mode signal.

Method and apparatus for controlling an engine test apparatus using

A system and method for controlling the operation of an engine test apparatus during a test cycle is provided. The system includes an operator interface for producing a control mode signal and a plurality of setpoints. The system also includes a test controller for receiving the control mode signal and the plurality of setpoints and responsively operating the engine test apparatus. The test controller senses operating characteristics of the engine test apparatus. The test controller also selectively operates engine test apparatus parameters in accordance with the control mode signal.

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Eureka, IL, United States of America

Thomas E Eagan