Machine configuration and control system enabling interchangeable power sources

A machine adapted for operation powered by any one of a plurality of interchangeable power sources, the machine comprising:

• an undercarriage configured for supporting ground engagement members that propel the machine;
• an upper structure rotatably supported on the undercarriage, the upper structure comprising a swing frame, the swing frame being configured for supporting an operator cab, any one of the plurality of interchangeable power sources, hydraulic components, and electrical components;
• a counterweight disposed at a first end of the swing frame, the counterweight including a hollowed out portion facing toward the swing frame, the hollowed out portion being centrally aligned with a center core portion of the swing frame configured for supporting the one of a plurality of interchangeable power sources, with the one power source being partially accommodated within the hollowed out portion of the counterweight;
• a power system electronic control module;
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• a main machine electronic control module, the power system electronic control module comprising:
• one or more processors configured to:
• receive variables, control parameters, and standards associated with operation of each of the plurality of interchangeable power sources from one or more of sensors, input devices, output devices, and memory communicatively coupled to the one or more processors,
• utilize control logic, machine operational inputs and outputs, sensed and processed signals associated with position, movement, and operation of the machine, and one or more of stored, sensed, and processed data, variables, control parameters, and standards to sense and process outputs and operating characteristics specific to each of the plurality of power sources, and
• standardize the power output by each of the plurality of power sources to provide a normalized, consistent control and operation of systems of the machine controlled by the main machine electronic control module regardless of which of the plurality of power sources is mounted on the machine.

A variable machine display for a machine adapted for operation powered by any one of a plurality of interchangeable power sources, the machine including a power system electronic control module configured to:

• receive variables, control parameters, and standards associated with operation of each of the plurality of interchangeable power sources from one or more of sensors, input devices, output devices, and memory communicatively coupled to the power system electronic control module,
• utilize control logic, machine operational inputs and outputs, sensed and processed signals associated with position, movement, and operation of the machine, and one or more of stored, sensed, and processed data, variables, control parameters, and standards to sense and process outputs and operating characteristics specific to each of the plurality of power sources, and
• standardize the power output by each of the plurality of power sources to provide a normalized, consistent control and operation of systems of the machine regardless of which of the plurality of interchangeable power sources is mounted on the machine, the variable machine display comprising:
• an associated display controller communicatively coupled with the power system electronic control module, the display controller being configured to:
• receive one or more signals indicative of the standardized power output produced by the power system electronic control module, and
• display one or more of information, icons, and overall appearance that are modified based on the one of the plurality of interchangeable power sources that is powering the machine.