ALC500 ECM Circuit Board (P/N: 121765, 121765GT)for Genie Z45 S40 Z60 S60 S65 S80 S85

ALC500 ECM Circuit Board 121765 121765GT for Genie Z45 S40 Z60 S60 S65 S80 S85

Product Overview:

This component is the ALC500 Engine Control Module (ECM), a critical electronic circuit board that acts as the "brain" for the engine in specific Genie boom lifts and scissor lifts. The part numbers 121765 and 121765GT are central to managing engine operation, diagnostics, and communication with the machine's control system.

Primary Function:
The ECM is responsible for precisely controlling the engine's functions—such as fuel injection, ignition timing, and idle speed—based on inputs from various sensors. Its primary goal is to ensure optimal engine performance, fuel efficiency, and compliance with emissions regulations (like EPA Tier 4f) while providing critical diagnostic capabilities.

Key Features & Technical Details:

• Core Processor: A high-performance microcontroller that continuously processes data from engine sensors and executes pre-programmed algorithms to control engine output.

• Sensor Input Management: Receives and interprets data from a network of sensors, including:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor

  • Camshaft Position Sensor

  • Coolant Temperature Sensor

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor

  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor

  • Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor

• Output Control: Directly commands actuators based on its calculations, including:

  • Fuel Injectors (precisely timing and metering fuel)

  • Glow Plug Relay (for cold starts)

  • Engine Governor / Throttle Actuator

• Integrated Diagnostics: Features onboard diagnostics (OBD) that continuously monitor system health. It can detect faults, store diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and can trigger derate strategies or shutdowns to protect the engine from damage.

• CANbus Communication: Communicates over a CAN (Controller Area Network) bus with other machine controllers, such as the Genie ALC (Automatic Leveling Control) board and the platform control box. This allows for integrated machine functions, like auto-leveling and smart power management.

• Durable Construction: Housed in a robust enclosure designed to resist the vibration, moisture, dust, and temperature extremes typical of construction environments.

Compatibility & Application:

• OEM Manufacturer: Genie Industries (a Terex company)

• Compatible Equipment Types: Articulating Boom Lifts (Z-Booms), Telescopic Boom Lifts (S-Booms), and Large Scissor Lifts.

• Primary Compatible Models (Partial List):

  • Articulating Booms: Genie Z-45/25J, Z-60/34

  • Telescopic Booms: Genie S-40, S-60, S-65, S-80, S-85

  • Scissor Lifts: Genie GS-46/25, GS-68/32 (and other large scissors using the same engine package)

• Engine Compatibility: This ECM is typically used on machines equipped with specific industrial engines, such as the Perkins 404D-22T or similar Tier 4f-compliant diesel engines.

Purpose & Importance:

This ECM is essential for:

• Optimal Engine Performance: Ensures the engine runs smoothly and efficiently under all load conditions.

• Emissions Compliance: Precisely controls combustion to meet stringent EPA Tier 4f emission standards, reducing harmful exhaust outputs.

• Machine Functionality: Its communication with the Genie ALC system is crucial for enabling boom functions, load sensing, and safety interlocks. A faulty ECM can render the entire machine inoperable.

• Diagnostics and Uptime: Provides technicians with fault codes to quickly diagnose problems, reducing troubleshooting time and machine downtime.

Common Reasons for Replacement:

• Internal Failure: Component damage from power surges, voltage spikes, or moisture ingress.

• Communication Errors: Failure to communicate on the CANbus network, causing error codes on the display.

• Engine Performance Issues: Uncontrolled governing, failure to start, engine derating, or incorrect RPM operation traced back to the ECM.

• Physical Damage: Damage from impact, extreme heat, or corrosion.

Hunan Yueteng Electromechanical Technology Co., Ltd. was established in October 2017 with a registered capital of RMB 2 million. It is a joint-stock enterprise focusing on the sales of engineering machinery equipment, instrumentation, imported hot and cold treatment boxes, high and low-temperature test boxes, deep cold test boxes and other equipment. The main products include shear lift upper control PCU, lower control ECU, motor driver, valve group valve block, motor, motor and other aerial lift accessories.