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Connector Pin Assignment

See PIN ASSIGNMENT AND POWER DEFINITION FOR 31-CONTACT CONNECTOR (POWERTRAIN)  for pin assignments and power definitions for the 31-contact connector used for engine, transmission and chassis data networks, controls and signal. The connector defined in PIN ASSIGNMENT AND POWER DEFINITION FOR 31-CONTACT CONNECTOR (POWERTRAIN)  must contain a label to define chassis reference signal voltage (12-volt or ground) and the baud rate of the chassis data communication line.

See PIN ASSIGNMENT AND CIRCUIT DEFINITION FOR POWER AND GROUND-8-CONTACT CONNECTOR  for pin assignments and power definitions for the 8-contact connector used for power and ground. See PIN ASSIGNMENT AND POWER DEFINITION FOR 14-CONTACT CONNECTOR (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)  for pin assignments and power definitions for the 14-contact connector used for chassis and body lighting functions. See ENGINE PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY MODEL  for engine pin: functionality by model. See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL  for transmission pin functionality by model.

PIN ASSIGNMENT AND POWER DEFINITION FOR 31-CONTACT CONNECTOR (POWERTRAIN)

Cavity Name Source Type Function Capacity (amps) Wire Gauge Details
1 Tachometer engine signal R Terminal of Alternator 0.1 18 per TMC RP123A
2 ABS Response ABS signal Retarder Disable 1 18 Ground signal activated to trigger a retarder disable relay
3 Throttle Limit engine signal input 0.1 18 See ENGINE PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY MODEL 
4 Throttle Advance engine signal input o - 18 See ENGINE PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY MODEL 
5 J1939 engine signal communication 0.1 18 See ENGINE PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY MODEL.  CAN H
6 J1939 engine signal communication 0.1 18 See ENGINE PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY MODEL,  CAN L
7 Throttle nterlock engine signal input 0.1 18 See ENGINE PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY MODEL 
8 Road Speed limit engine signal input 0.1 18 See ENGINE PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY MODEL 
9 Input Reference engine reference electronic reference 1 18 See ENGINE PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY MODEL,  ECU reference
10 Input 3 engine signal reserved input 0.1 18 See ENGINE PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY MODEL 
11 Input 4 engine signal reserved input 0.1 -8 See ENGINE PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY MODEL 
12 Input 5 engine signal reserved input 0.1 18 See ENGINE PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY MODEL 
13 Input 6 vehicle signal Park Brake Applied 0.1 18 Ground signal activated when parking brake is applied
14 spare spare spare spare 0.1 18 spare
15 Input Reference transmission reference electronic +12 reference 1 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL,  TCU +12V reference, Allison 163
16 Speedometer transmission signal Speedometer pulse 0.1 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL,  per TMC RP123A, Allison 125
17 TCU Common transmission ground electronic ground reference 1 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL,  TCU ground reference, Allison 103
18 Prog. Input 1 transmission signal reserved input 0.1 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL,  Alison 123
19 Prog. Input 3 transmission signal EOS enable typ. 0.1 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL,  Alison 143
20 Prog. Input 4 transmission signal reserved input 0.1 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL,  Al ison 122
21 Prog. Input 5 transmission signal Auto Neutral typ. 0 1 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL,  Al ison 142
22 Prog. Input 6 transmission signal Shift Selector Transition typ. 0.1 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL,  Al ison 101
23 Prog. Input 9 transmission signal reserved input 0.1 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL,  Al ison 162
24 Prog. Input 10 transmission signal Auto Neutral typ. 0.1 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL.  Al ison 117
25 Prog. Output 1 transmission signal EOS signal typ. 0.5 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL,  Al ison 130
26 Prog. Output 3 transmission signal Neutral indicator typ. 0.5 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL,  Al ison 145
27 Prog. Output 4 transmission signal Output Speed Indicator typ. 0.5 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL,  Al ison 105
28 Prog. Output 6 transmission signal Trans Temp typ. 0.5 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL,  Al ison 164
29 Prog. Output 7 transmission signal Neutral Indicator Output 2 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL, +12V neutral indicator
30 reference vehicle reference +12V ignition signal 5 18 +12V ignition reference
31 Prog. Output 8 vehicle signal +12V secondary control signal 2 18 See TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL,  +12V signal activated when vehicle is switched to secondary control mode
Chassis Side Connector: HDP24-24-31SE
Body Builder Connector: HDP26-24-31PE
PIN ASSIGNMENT AND CIRCUIT DEFINITION FOR POWER AND GROUND-8-CONTACT CONNECTOR

Cavity Source Type Amp Rating Wire Gauge Details
1 Chassis Power 20 12 Battery (+) thru Disconnct switch (If disconnect switch specified)
2 Chassis Power 20 12 Hot with crank, Ignition controlled battery (+) thru Disconnct switch (If disconnect switch specified)
3 Chassis Power 20 12 Hot with crank, Ignition controlled battery (+) thru Disconnct switch (If disconnect switch specified)
4 Chassis Power 15 14 Battery (+) Constant Hot
5 Chassis Power 25 12 Ignition controlled Battery (+) Controlled through Reverse circuit
6 Chassis Ground 25 12 Ground (-) Battery Direct
7 Chassis Ground 25 12 Ground (-) Battery Direct
8 Chassis Ground 25 12 Ground (-) Battery Direct
Chassis Side Connector: HDP24-18-8SN -Variation for seals (N, E) Body Builder Connector: HDP26-18-8PN -Variation for seals (N, E)
PIN ASSIGNMENT AND POWER DEFINITION FOR 14-CONTACT CONNECTOR (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)

Cavity Name Source Type Function Capacity (amps) Wire (AWG) Details
1 Ground Chassis Ground Battery, Direct 75 4 Battery Constant Ground
2 Backup Chassis Signal Lamp 15 12 via ECU, f equipped
3 Left Stop/Turn Chassis Signal Lamp 5 16 via ECU, f equipped
Right Stop/Turn Chassis Signal Lamp 5 16 via ECU, f equipped
5 Tail/Marker Chassis Signal Lamp 10 14 via ECU, f equipped
6 Clearance Chassis Signal Lamp 10 14 via ECU, f equipped
7 Stop Chassis Signal Lamp 10 14 via ECU, f equipped
8 Plugged - reserved work lamp Chassis Signal Lamp - - via ECU, f equipped
9 Plugged - reserved strobe amp Chassis Signal Lamp - - via ECU, f equipped
10 Plugged - - - - - -
11 Plugged - - - - - -
12 Plugged - - - - - -
13 Left Turn Chassis Signal Lamp 5 16 via ECU, if equipped
14 Right Turn Chassis Signal Lamp 5 16 via ECU, if equipped
  Chassis Side Connector: HDP24-24-14SN - Variation allowed for seal diameter (N, T, E seals) and for modifications (L015, L017, L024) Body Builder Connector: HDP26-24-14PN -
Variation allowed for seal diameter (N, T, E seals) and for modifications (L015, L017, L024)
ENGINE PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY MODEL

Connector Name Cavity Pin Name Cummins Mack Maxxforce Detrc t Diesel Paccar MX hxtended Definition Method
Powertrain 3 Throttle Limit 2016 Diesel ISB/C/L pin 66; 2016 ISL G pin 12 (31 way):
Max engine speed OR road speed/gov
VECU B:21 (PT02) CUMMINS ISL G: Relay to ECM 1   CPC5 Throttle Limiter 0 (CPC5 - 1/11) TBD Engine speed will be limited to programmed value. With a Cummins engine, this input may also be used to limit road speed limit. These two features are currently mutually exclusive. Short to pin 9
Powertrain 4 Throttle Advance 2016 Diesel ISB/C/L pin 94:2016 ISL G pin 23 (31 way): Remote PTO On/Off VECU A:29 (PT01)   CPC5 Remote VSG Select (CPC5-2/9) Pin 21: PTO On/Off Engine speed will jump to programmed value Short to pin 9
Powertrain 5 J1939 2016 Diesel ISB/C/L pin 22 (500k); 2016 ISL G pin A (3 way): CAN H VECU A:16   CAN H Pin 29: (500k) CAN H CANH Backbone with movable terminating resistor;
NOTE: CAN wires must be labeled indicating baud rate used.
Powertrain 6 J1939 2016 Diesel ISB/C/L pin 46 (500k); 2016 ISL GpinB (3 way): CAN L VECU A:15   CAN L Pin 37: (500k) CAN _ CAN L Backbone with movable terminating resistor;
NOTE: CAN wires must be labeled indicating baud rate used.
Powertrain 7 Throttle Interlock 2016 Diesel ISB/C/L Pin 93; 2016 ISL G pin 13 (31 way):
Accelerator Interlock
VECU B:21 (PTO3) CUMMINS ISL G: Relay to ECM 13 Remote Preset PTO (K997CB) CPC5 Throttle
Inhibit (CPC5 -
1/17)
Pin 34: Throttle Limit This will disable the primary accelerator Short to pin 9
Powertrain 8 Road Speed Limit See Cavity 3 VECU A:17 (PT04) CUMMINS ISL
G: N/A
Set Coast Switch (K46D) CPC5 Throttle limiter 1 (CPC5 - 2/11) TBD Road speed will be limited to programmed value. With a Cummins engine, this input
is mutually exclusive with cavity 3.
Short to pin 9
Powertrain 9 input common 2016 Diesel ISB/C/L pin 62; 2016 ISL G pin 19 (31 way): ECM switch return Ignition power relay 12V 1 Amp Source (K97DF) ECM switch retun ECM switch return Reference for Switches (+ or - by OEM) Source for input signals
NOTE: wire must be labeled indicating + or - source.
Powertrain 10 input 3 2016 Diesel ISB/C/L pin 90; 2016 ISL G pin 9 (31 way): CC/PTO On/Off VECU Pin A3   CPCCC On/Off (CPC5-1/14) N/A Reserved: This cavity is not required for all applications. It is reserved as an optional input for applications that will utilize this feature. This will enable Road speed control while moving. Or will enable engine speed control while parked or at low speed. Short to pin 9
Powertrain 11 input 4 2016 Diesel ISB/C/L pin 12; 2016 ISL G pin 8 (31 way): CC/PTO Set VECU Pin A1   CPCCC Set/Coast (CPC5 - 1/12) CECU: B15 Reserved: This cavity is not required for all applications. It is reserved as an optional input for applications that will utilize this feature. This
will set or decrease road or engine set speed.
Short to pin 9
Powertrain 12 input 5 2016 Diesel ISB/C/L pin 19;2016 ISL G pin 7 (31 way): CC/PTO Resume VECU PinA2   CPC CC Resume/Accelerate (CPC5 - 1/16) CECU: B16 Reserved: This cavity is not required for all applications. It is reserved as an optional input for applications that will utilize this feature. This will resume from a dropout of cruise or engine speed control or will increase set speed Short to pin 9
TRANSMISSION PIN FUNCTIONALITY BY TRANSMISSION MODEL

Connector Name Cavity Pin Name Details Function Allison Reference (wire #) Allison Function Description Method
Powertrain 15 TCU +12V reference TCU +12V reference, Allison 163 electronic reference (#163) +12V reference source for input signals
Powertrain 16 Speedometer per TMC RP123A, Allison 125 Speedometer (#125) 0 - (Vbat-2) V pulse. 50% duty cycle square wave. Pulses per rev adjusted via software.  
Powertrain 17 TCU common TCU ground reference, Allison 103 electronic reference (#103) ground reference source for input signals
Powertrain 18 prog. Input 1 Allison 123 Split Shaft Transition or Neutral at Stop Input function AJ or AS (#123) typ. Reserved: This cavity is not required for all applications. It is reserved as an optional input for applications that will utilize this feature.
Input Function AJ: Switching split shaft transition input alerts the transmission that pump mode has been requested.
Input function AS: Neutral at Stop input alerts the transmission of a request to enter a reduced load state referred to as Neutral at Stop.
short to pin 15
Powertrain 19 prog. Input 3 Allison 143 EOS enable typ. Input Function C (#143) Switching EOS Signal input function to power alerts the TCM that PTO operation has been requested. When function is enabled and all of the required operating conditions exist, the TCM activates EOS Enable by switching power to the output wire. Required operating conditions for enabling this function are: 1 - Throttle position is low; 2 -engine speed is within customer modifiable constant limits; 3 -output speed is within customer modifiable constant limits (refer to Allison input Function C for a more accurate description). short to pin 15
Powertrain 20 prog. Input 4 Allison 122 Pump Mode typ. Input function AJ (#122) typ. Reserved: This cavity is not required for all applications. It is reserved as an optional input for applications that will utilize this feature.
Input 122 is activated when split shaft PTO is fully encaged.
short to pin 17
Powertrain 21 prog. Input 5 Allison 142 Auto Neutral typ. Input Function AG (#142) When ground is applied to these 2 Inputs (117/142), the transmission is commanded to Neutral. Upon disabling the inputs, if the engine speed slows to less than 900 rpm within 3 seconds, the transmission is returned to drive.
NOTE: When Auto Neutral is active, the TCM activates Neutral Indicator for PTO (Allison output function S).
short to pin 17
Powertrain 22 prog. Input 6 Allison 101 Shift Selector Transition typ. Input function D (#101) Input provides a means for the operator to select whether shift selector 1 (function d sabled) or shift selector 2 (function enabled) is to be used for cont'd of the transmission. short to pin 17
            Reserved: This cavity is not required for all applications. It is reserved as an optional input for applications that will utilize this feature.  
Powertrain 23 prog. Input 9 Allison 162 Service Brake Status typ. Input Function AA (#162) ** Specific to Allison** Switching Service Brake Status Input function from open to ground to enable this function. The enabled function indicates to the TCM whether vehicle braking is being provided by retarder or vehicle brakes, so that the transmission controls can be adapted accordingly. short to pin 17
Powertrain 24 prog. Input 10 Allison 117 Auto Neutral
typ.
Input Function AG (#117) When ground is applied to these 2 Inputs (117/142), the transmission is commanded to Neutral. Upon disabling the inputs, if the engine speed slows to less than 900 rpm within 3 seconds, the transmission is returned to drive.
NOTE: When Auto Neutral is active, the TCM activates Neutral Indicator for PTO (Allison output function S).
short to pin 17
Powertrain 25 prog. Output 1 Allison 130 EOS signal
typ.
Output Function G (#130) Switching EOS Signal input function (143) to power alerts the TCM that PTO operation has been requested. When function is enabled and all of Ihe required operating conditions exist, the TCM activates EOS Enable (130) by switching pcwer to the output wire. Required operating conditions for enabling this function are: 1 - Throve position is low; 2 - engine speed is within customer modifiable constant limits; 3 - output speed is within customer modifiable constant limits (refer to Allison input Function C for a more accurate description). +12V when active
Powertrain 26 prog Output 3 Allison 145 Neutral Indicator typ. Output Function S (#145) This function is activated by the TCM switching the wire from open to ground, when the transmission is in neutral. It also has to be switched to ground when the Auto Neutral function is active. ground when active
Powertrain 27 prog. Output 4 Allison 105 Output Speed Indicator typ. Output Function D (#105) This output function is activated by the TCM switching from open to ground, which occurs when the TCM detects that a preset output speed has been exceeded in either forward or reverse. The speed setting at which activation occurs is customer modifiable. ground when active
Powertrain 28 prog. Output 6 Allison 164 Trans Temp typ. Output Function B (#164) This output function is activated by the TCM switching the wire from open to ground, which occurs when transmission sump temperature exceeds any of the programmed threshods: 121°C (250°F) for 15 minutes 127°C (260°F) for 1 minute 132°C (270°F) instantaneously 166°C (330°F) inretarder (if equipped) instantaneously ground when active
Powertrain 29 prog. Output 7 supplied by vehicle +12V neutral indicator   This function is activated by switching the wire from open to +12V, when the transmission is in neutral. It also has to be switched to +12V when the Auto Neutral function is active. +1  2V when active
Powertrain 31 prog. Output 8 supplied by vehicle -'2V
secondary mode
  This function is activated when control is switched to secondary mode +12V when active
Chassis Side Connector: HDP24-24-31SE
Body Builder Connector: HDP26-24-31PE