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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 15, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2006
Douglas J. Carlton, Peoria, IL (US);
Aaron M. Mahaffey, Eureka, IL (US);
Douglas J. Carlton, Peoria, IL (US);
Aaron M. Mahaffey, Eureka, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A control system for a machine having an engine is disclosed. The engine has a first electronic governor. The first electronic governor is operable to control the engine. The engine also has a memory including predetermined configuration data. The engine also has a second electronic governor. The second electronic governor is operable to control the engine. The second electronic governor is connected to the first electronic governor via a datalink. The second electronic governor is configured to automatically receive the predetermined configuration data from the first electronic governor.