Method and apparatus for communicating with an electronic engine control

摘要

An internal combustion engine ( 10 ) includes an engine control unit ( 14 ). The engine control unit ( 14 ) provides control logic and signals to operate the internal combustion engine ( 10 ). The engine control unit ( 14 ) receives data from sensors ( 28 ) and outputs commands through command lines ( 30 ). The engine control unit ( 14 ) also communicates to a remote computer to receive changes in parameters or output requirements. A remote communicator ( 32 ) facilitates the communication between the engine control unit ( 14 ) and the remote computer. The remote communicator ( 32 ) also allows functions of the engine control unit ( 14 ) to be enabled or disabled. If functions are enabled, the remote computer may also provide initial parameters of operation allowing the engine control unit ( 14 ) to properly control the internal combustion engine ( 10 ).