K21-OE Engine Controller

Diesel Engine Management System

  • Entry level cost effective control panel for small to medium size diesel engines.
  • Engine push button Start and Stop. With over crank protection.
  • Bright graphical display showing all engine data and warning/faults. RPM, battery voltage and engine hours are shown.
  • Complete engine protection on low oil pressure switch or sender and high engine temperature switch or sender. Includes low radiator coolant level detection and overspeed engine shutdown.
  • Robust IP66 control module in a powder coated enclosure with vibration isolators.
  • Engine speed control via CANBUS J1939 for electronic engines. Not available on mechanical engines.
  • Programmable 100hour run timer. Set it, start the engine and walk away.
  • Spare digital inputs.
  • One panel to suit mechanical engines or electronic CANBUS J1939 engines.
  • In built data logging on all engine faults.
  • Easy to set up and program. Will permit future software upgrades via a computer. 4-20mA Pump Pressure input for pump pressure protection (requires 4-20mA Transducer).
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K21-OE Controller Features

  • Low Oil
    Shutdown.
  • J1939 CANBUS
    Ready.
  • High Coolant Temp
    Shutdown.
  • Fault History
    Logger.
  • RPM Display Overspeed
    Shutdown.
  • Configurable Digital
    Inputs.
  • 100 hour Run
    Timer.
  • IP66 Control Module
    UV Stable.
  • Engine Hour
    Meter.
  • 4-20mA
    Pump Pressure.
  • Battery Volatege
    Monitor/Display.
  • Low Radiator Level
    Shutdown.
  • 9-30VDC
    Compatible.
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Works With A Wide Range Of Diesel Engines.

The K21-OE is suitable on both electronic or mechanical engines. On electronic engine the speed can be increased by pressing up/down arrows. Mechanical engines must be controlled with a mechanical throttle cable. This controller is suitable for use on the following engine brands: Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU, Detroit, Perkins, Deutz, Hatz, Scania, Kubota, Yanmar, JCB, Lister and various engines from Asia.

Engine Wiring & Panel kits To Suit Your Build.

The controller is normally supplied in kit form. This kit includes the controller in an enclosure, an engine wiring loom, a throttle actuator, secondary solenoids, mounting brackets and any other components your build will require. Just mention what you need and we will supply.

Software Features

  • Engine Hours display (Hour Meter)
  • Engine RPM display and Overspeed protection
  • Accepts tachometer RPM signal from:(adjustable)
  • Alternator W+
  • J1939 CANBUS ECU
  • Magnetic Pick Up over a Fly Wheel
  • Engine Speed control via CNBUS J1939
  • Displays all engine fault messages (J1939 included )
  • Date Logs and Fault Messages
  • MODBUS ( RS232/485 ) Communication
  • Low Radiator Coolent Level Shutdown
  • Low Engine Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch Engine Shut Down
  • High Engine Temperature Sensor or Switch Engine Shut Down
  • Glow Plug Excitation ( Requires High Current Relay )
  • Battery Voltage VDC Display With Low Battery Warning
  • 4-20mA Pump Pressure Analogue Input
  • Loss of RPM Engine Shut Down
  • 100 hour Programmable Stop Timer
  • Programmable Analogue or Digital Inputs
  • Monitoring of Messages ONLY Permitted via WEBSITE

K21-OE LCD Screen Display

K21-OE display unit LCD screen is easy to read with large icons and characters. The LCD screen can be viewed in direct sunlight.

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