CL1 Tech PDF
CL1 Tech PDF
CL1 Tech PDF
Note: The information contained herein is intended to assist OEM's, Dealers and Users of
electric vehicles in the application, installation and service of GE solid-state controllers. This
manual does not purport to cover all variations in OEM vehicle types. Nor does it provide for
every possible contingency to be met involving vehicle installation, operation or maintenance.
For additional information and/or problem resolution, please refer the matter to the OEM vehicle
manufacturer through his normal field service channels. Do not contact GE directly for this
assistance.
Table of Contents
2.1 Performance............................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Oscillator Card Features........................................................................ 7
2.1.1.a Standard Operation......................................................................... 7
2.1.1.b Proportional Operation for Dual Motor Vehicles .................................. 7
2.1.1.c Creep Speed .................................................................................. 7
2.1.1.d Controlled Acceleration and 1A Time ................................................ 7
2.1.2 Current Limit ........................................................................................ 8
2.1.3 Braking................................................................................................ 8
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8.1 General............................................................................................................ 69
8.2 270 Degree Potentiometer Input .................................. ...................................... 70
8.3 Turn Angle Input Volts vs. Steer Wheel Degrees vs. Handset Reading ................... 71
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9.1 Typical Memory Map for Single Motor and DM Proportioning Control ..................... 72-74
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LOAD CURRENT
STARTING
offers many of the features that are generally found on the
CURRENT
FULL
NO LOAD CURRENT
advanced AC systems. Historically, most electric vehicles
have relied have on series motor designs because of their
ability to produce very high levels of torque at low speeds. TORQUE
But, as the demand for high efficiency systems increases,
i.e., systems that are more closely applied to customers’
specific torque requirements, shunt motors are now often
being considered over series motors. In most applications, ARMATURE CURRENT
Figure 2
by independently controlling the field and armature
currents in the separately excited motor, the best attributes
of both the series and the shunt wound motors can be In the separately excited motor, the motor is operated as a
combined. fixed field shunt motor in the normal running range.
However, when additional torque is required, for example,
to climb non-level terrain, such as ramps and the like, the
field current is increased to provide the higher level of
torque. In most cases, the armature to field ampere turn
ratio can be very similar to that of a comparable size series
SPEED
motor (Figure 3.)
NO LOAD CURRENT
LOAD CURRENT
STARTING
CURRENT
FULL
SPEED
TORQUE
ARMATURE CURRENT
Figure 1
LOAD CURRENT
FULL
NO LOAD CURRENT
In a shunt motor, the field is connected directly across the ARMATURE CURRENT
voltage source and is therefore independent of variations in Figure 3
load and armature current. If field strength is held
constant, the torque developed will vary directly with the
Aside from the constant horsepower characteristics
armature current. If the mechanical load on the motor
described above, there are many other features that
increases, the motor slows down, reducing the back EMF
provide increased performance and lower cost. The
(which depends on the speed, as well as the constant field
strength). The reduced back EMF allows the armature
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following description provides a brief introduction to armature, the motor performance curve can be maximized
examples of some of these features. through proper control application.
The direction of armature rotation on a shunt motor is Field weakening with a series wound motor is
determined by the direction in which current flows through accomplished by placing a resistor in parallel with the field
the field windings. Because of the of the shunt motor field winding of the motor. Bypassing some of the current
only typically requires about 10% of the armature current at flowing in the field into the resistor causes the field current
full torque, it is normally cost effective to replace the to be less, or weakened. With the field weakened, the motor
double-pole, double-throw reversing contactor with a low speed will increase, giving the effect of “overdrive”. To
power transistor H-Bridge circuit (Figure 4). change the “overdrive speed”, it is necessary to change
the resistor value. In a separately excited motor,
independent control of the field current provides for
LINE POS
infinite adjustments of “overdrive” levels, between
FUSE motor base speed and maximum weak field. The
desirability of this feature is enhanced by the
Q3
elimination of the contactor and resistor required for
Q2
A1 +
field weakening with a series motor.
ARM F1 F2
CAP Q6
A2 -
With a separately excited motor, overhauling speed
Q4 Q5 limit, or downhill speed, will also be more constant. By
Q1
its nature, the shunt motor will try to maintain a
constant speed downhill. This characteristic can be
enhanced by increasing the field strength with the
control. Overhauling load control works in just the
opposite way of field weakening, armature rotation
NEG
slows with the increase of current in the field. An
Figure 4
extension of this feature is a zero-speed detect feature
which prevents the vehicle from free-wheeling down
By energizing the transistors in pairs, current can be made an incline, should the operator neglect to set the brake.
to flow in either direction in the field. The field and
armature control circuits typically operate at 12KHZ to Regenerative braking (braking energy returned to the
15KHZ, a frequency range normally above human hearing. battery) may be accomplished completely with solid-state
This high frequency coupled with the elimination of technology. The main advantage of regenerative braking is
directional contactors, provides very quiet vehicle increased motor life. Motor current is reduced by 50% or
operation. more during braking while maintaining the same braking
torque as electrical braking with a diode clamp around the
The line contactor is normally the only contactor required armature. The lower current translates into longer brush
for the shunt motor traction circuit. This contactor is used life and reduced motor heating. Solid state regenerative
for both pre-charge of the line capacitors and for braking also eliminates a power diode, current sensor and
emergency shut down of the motor circuit, in case of contactor from the circuit.
problems that would cause a full motor torque condition.
The line can be energized and de-energized by the various For GE, the future is now as we make available a new
logic combinations of the vehicle, i.e. activate on key, seat generation of electric traction motor systems for electric
or start switch closure, and de-energize on time out of idle vehicles having separately excited DC shunt motors and
vehicle. Again, these options add to the quiet operation of controls. Features that were once thought to be only
the vehicle. available on future AC or brushless DC technology vehicles
systems are now achievable and affordable.
Section 1. 3 Flexible System Application
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Section 2. FEATURES OF SX FAMILY OF TRANSISTOR The controls are physically identical, and it is only software
MOTOR CONTROLLERS that separates a right from a left control or differentiates a
control for a dual motor application from one intended for a
Section 2.1 Performance single motor vehicle. As the steer reaches some
pre-selected turn angle, approximately 20o, the speed of the
Section 2.1.1 Oscillator Card Features inside wheel decrease proportionally to the speed of the
outside wheel. This proportional decline will continue on a
Section 2.1.1.a Standard Operation linear path until the steer angle reaches another pre-
determine angle of, approximately 65o.
The oscillator section of the card has two adjustable
features, creep speed and minimum field current. With the At this point, the inside wheel will stop, as the steer angle is
accelerator at maximum ohms or volts, the creep speed increased toward the 90° point, the inside wheel will
can be adjusted by Function 2 of the Handset or a trimpot. reverse direction and start to accelerate proportionally in
The field control section allows the adjustment of the field speed. As the steer angle reaches the 90° point, the inside
weakening level in order to set the top speed of the motor. wheel speed will be the same as that of the outside wheel.
This top speed function (Minimum Field Current) is enabled During this entire turn, except for several degrees when the
when the armature current is less than the value set by motor was stopped to change direction, torque was always
Function 24 and the accelerator input voltage is less than 1 present on the inside wheel, providing a smoother ride
volt. Top Speed can be adjusted by Function 7 of the throughout the turning radius of the vehicle.
Handset or a trimpot.
The percent on-time has a range of approximately 0 to 100 Details for adjustment of the steer angle potentiometer can
percent. The SX controllers operate at a constant
be found in Appendix A of this manual.
frequency and the percent on-time is controlled by the
pulse width of the voltage / current applied to the motor
circuits. 100%
RIGHT LEFT
100%
MOTOR MOTOR
50% 50%
REV - SPEED - FWD
80O 70O 60O 50O 40O 30O 20O 10O 0O 10O 20O 30O 40O 50O 60O 70O 80O
LEFT
STEERING ANGLE RIGHT
50% TURN 50% 0O
A key performance advantage of this control is the ability to TURN LEFT
CONTROL
RIGHT
CONTROL
Section 2.1.2 Current Limit Part of the energy produced by the motor during regen is
returned to the battery, and part is dumped in the motor as
This circuit monitors motor current by utilizing sensors in heat.
series with the armature and field windings. The
information detected by the sensor is fed back to the card Section 2.1.3.c Pedal Position Plug Braking
so that current may be limited to a pre-set value. If heavy
load currents are detected, this circuit overrides the This feature allows control of the plugging distance based
oscillator and limits the average current to a value set by on pedal position when there has been a “directional
Function 4 and Function 8 of the Handset. The C/L setting is switch" change. Pedal position will reduce the plugging
based on the maximum thermal rating of the control. current to the "value set by this function" as the accelerator
Because of the flyback current through 3REC, the motor is returned to the creep speed position. Maximum plug
current is usually greater than battery current, except at current is obtained with the accelerator in the top speed
100% ON time, or when the lA contactor is closed. position. This feature is adjustable by using Function 16 on
the Handset.
Section 2.1.3 Braking
Section 2.1.3.d Auto Braking
Section 2.1.3.a Plug Braking
This feature can be setup with the Handset using Function
Slow down is accomplished when reversing direction by 17 to select "Auto Plug/Regen" . This feature is enabled by
providing a small amount of retarding torque for initiating a "neutral position" using either the directional
deceleration. If the vehicle is moving, and the directional switch or the accelerator switch. Once activated, Auto
lever is moved from one direction to the other, the plug Braking operates similar to Pedal Position Plug Braking
signal is initiated. Once the plug signal has been initiated, and is adjusted by using Function 16 of the Handset.
the field is reversed, and the armature current is regulated
to the plug current limit as set by Function 6. Armature Section 2.1.3.e Brake Pedal Regenerative Braking
current is regulated by increasing the field current as the
vehicle slows down. Once the field current reaches a This feature sets or varies the amount of REGEN current
preset value, set by Function 10, and armature plug current with AUTO-REGEN braking feature. The current is variable
can no longer be maintained, the braking function is through the use of a pot on the brake pedal to provide a
canceled, and the control reverts back to motoring. minimum AUTO-REGEN braking level at pedal up, but
All energy produced by the motor during plugging is increasing as the pedal is depressed. A set level of REGEN
dumped as heat in the motor in this braking mode. CURRENT LIMIT is available with a set resistor on the brake
pedal. An open input with either adjustment mode a pot or
Section 2.1.3.b Regenerative Braking to Zero Speed resistor will allow coast until either is selected. Minimum
REGEN CURRENT LIMIT requires a 4200 ohm resistor input
Slow down is accomplished when (minimum level 50 amp). Maximum REGEN CURRENT LIMIT
reversing direction by providing a requires a 330 ohm resistor input.
small amount of retarding torque for
Q2 deceleration. If the vehicle is Section 2.1.4 Auxiliary Speed Control
ARM moving, and the directional lever is
moved from one direction to the Section 2.1.4.a Field Weakening
other, the regen signal is initiated.
Once the regen signal has been This function allows the adjustment of the field weakening
Q1
initiated, the field current is level in order to set the top speed of the motor. The function
increased. Armature current is is enabled when the armature current is less than the value
regulated to the regen current limit set by Function 24 and the accelerator input voltage is less
as set by Function 9. As the vehicle slows down, the field than 1 volt. It is important to note that this function is used
current continues to increase, and transistor Q2 begins to to optimize motor and control performance, and this setting
chop. The field current will increase until it reaches a will be determined by GE and OEM engineers at the time of
preset value set by Function 10, and transistor Q2 on-time vehicle development. This setting must not be changed by
will increase until it reaches 100% on-time. Once both of field personnel without the permission of the OEM.
the above conditions have been met, and regen current
limit can no longer be maintained, the braking function is Section 2.1.4.b Speed Limits
canceled. The fields will then reverse, and the control
reverts back to motoring. This feature provides a means to control speed by limiting
motor volts utilizing three "adjustable speed limits", initiated
by individual limit switches. The NC switches are
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connected between input points on the control card and This inherent feature of the control is designed to require
battery negative. The lower motor volt limit always takes the driver to return the directional lever to the neutral
priority when more than one switch input is open. This position anytime he leaves the vehicle and returns.
motor volt limit regulates top speed of the transistor Additionally, if the seat switch or key switch is opened, the
controller, but actual truck speed will vary at any set point control shuts off and cannot be restarted until the
depending on the loading of the vehicle. Each speed limit directional lever is returned to neutral. A time delay of
can be adjustable with the Handset using Functions 11, 12, approximately 2 seconds is built into the seat switch input
and 13, for speed limits SL1, SL2, and SL3 respectively. SLl to allow momentary opening of the seat switch, if a bump is
is active in all card types and must be disabled with the encountered.
Handset if speed limits are not used.
Section 2.1.5 Ramp Operation
Section 2.2.2 Accelerator Volts Hold Off
Section 2.1.5a Ramp Start
This feature checks the voltage level at the accelerator
This feature provides maximum control torque to restart a input whenever the key switch or seat switch is activated.
vehicle on an incline. The memory for this function is the If, at start up, the voltage is less than 3.0 volts, the control
directional switch. When stopping on an incline, the will not operate. This feature assures that the control is
directional switch must be left in its original or neutral calling for low speed operation at start up.
position to allow the control to initiate full power when
restarted. The accelerator potentiometer input will Section 2.2.3 Pulse Monitor Trip (PMT)
modulate ramp start current.
The PMT design contains three features which shut down,
Section 2.1.5b Anti-Rollback or lock out, control operation if a fault conditions occurs
that would cause a disruption of normal vehicle operation:
This feature provides retarding torque to limit rollback
speed in the non-travel direction when the ACC pedal is •= Look ahead
released when stopping on a grade, or when the brake •= Look again
pedal is released when starting on a grade. This feature •= Automatic look again and reset
forces the vehicle to roll very slowly down the grade when
accelerator or brake is released. Because the vehicle can The PMT circuit will not allow the control to start under the
gain significant speed during roll-back, the torque needed following conditions:
to re-start on the ramp is lower than an unrestricted roll-
back speed. •= The control monitors both armature and field FET's at
start-up and during running.
Section 2.1.6 Steer Pump Contactor Time Delay •= The control will not allow the line contactor to close at
start-up, or will drop it out during running, if either the
This feature provides two options for SP time delay. Option armature or field FET's are defective, so as to cause
1 provides a 0.5 to 63 second time delayed drop out of the uncontrolled truck movement.
steer pump contactor when the Forward or Reverse
directional switch is opened. This Option 1 is overridden by Section 2.2.4 lA Current Drop Out
a 1.5 second time delayed drop out whenever the seat
switch is opened. Option 2 provides a 0.5 to 63 second time This adjustable feature can be set to open the lA contactor
delayed drop out of the SP contactor when the seat switch if the traction motor is subject to excessive currents. The
is opened. dropout is adjustable with Function 6 using the Handset.
Once the control has dropped out the lA contactor due to
Section 2.1.7 On-Board Coil Drivers & Internal Coil excessive current, the directional or accelerator switch
Suppression must be returned to neutral to reset the dropout circuit and
allow the control to pick up the lA contactor again. Using
Coil drivers for the LINE and SP or BYPASS contactors this feature may reduce the lA contactor tip life, therefore,
are on-board the control card. These contactors must have it should be used only where needed to protect the motor.
coils rated for the vehicle battery volts.
Section 2.2.5 lA Thermal Hold Off
Section 2.2 System Protective Override
This feature prevents the 1A contactor from closing when
Section 2.2.1 Static Return to Off (SRO) the vehicle is in severe thermal cutback. When the control
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goes into severe cutback, the “Must Pulse To Time” feature They do provide instructions for checking the most direct
will inhibit the lA timer. inputs that can cause status codes to appear.
Section 2.2.6 Thermal Protector (TP) Section 2.3.2.b Stored Status Codes
This temperature sensitive device is internal to the power This feature records the last 16 "Stored Status Codes" that
transistor (Q1) module. If the transistor's temperature have caused a PMT controller shut down and/or disrupted
begins to exceed the design limits, the thermal protector normal vehicle operation. (PMT type faults are reset by
will lower the maximum current limit, and maintain the cycling the key switch). These status codes, along with the
transistors within their temperature limits. Even at a corresponding BDI and hourmeter readings, can be
reduced current limit, the vehicle will normally be able to accessed with the Handset, or by using the RS 232
reach sufficient speed to initiate 1A operation, thereby communications port and dumping the information to a
allowing the control to cool. As the control cools, the Personal Computer terminal.
thermal protector will automatically reset, returning the
control to full power. Section 2.3.3 Hourmeter Readings
Section 2.2.7 Low Voltage This feature will display the recorded hours of use of the
traction and pump control to the Dash Display each time
Batteries under load, particularly if undersized or more the key switch is turned off.
than 80 percent discharged, will produce low voltages at
the control terminals. The SX control is designed for use Section 2.3.3.a Maintenance Alert & Speed Limit
down to 50 percent of a nominal battery voltage of 36-84
volts, and 75 percent of a nominal battery voltage of 24 This feature is used to display Status Code 99 and/or
volts. Lower battery voltage may cause the control to activate a speed limit when the vehicle operating hours
operate improperly, however, the resulting PMT should match the hours set into the maintenance alert register.
open the Line contactor, in the event of a failure. This feature is set with the Handset using Functions 19, 20
and 21. The operator is alerted that maintenance on the
Section 2.3 Diagnostics vehicle is required.
Section 2.3.1 Systems Diagnostics Section 2.3.4 Battery Discharge Indication (BDI)
The control detects the system's present operating status The latest in microprocessor technology is used to provide
and can be displayed to either the Dash Display or the accurate battery state of charge information and to supply
Handset. There are currently over 70 status codes that are passive and active warning signals to the vehicle operator.
available with SX systems using Traction and Pump Features and functions:
controls and Truck Management Module (TMM). Along •= Displays 100 to 0 percent charge.
with the status code display from the TMM, the SX control •= Display blinks with 20% charge. Disables pump circuit
is capable of reducing the current to the motor, alerting the with 10% charge. Auto ranging for 36/48 volt operation.
operator of a critical fault condition. Adjustable for use on 24 to 80 volts.
Section 2.3.2a Standard Status Codes This feature is used when the Battery Discharge Indicator
is present. Adjustment of this function will improve the
The SX traction control has over 30 Status Codes that accuracy of the BDI.
assist the service technician and operator in trouble
shooting the vehicle. If mis-operation of the vehicle occurs, Section 2.3.5 Handset
a status code will be displayed on the Dash Display for
vehicles so equipped, or be available by plugging the This is a multi-functional tool used with the LX, ZX, and SX
Handset into the “y” plug of the logic card. Series GE solid state controls. The Handset consists of a
Light Emitting Diode (LED) display and a keyboard for data
With the status code number, follow the procedures entry. Note, for ordering purposes, a separate Handset part
outlined in DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES to determine the is required for SX controls.
problem and a solution.
Features and functions:
Note: The Status Code Instruction Sheets do not purport to
cover all possible causes of a display of a "status code ".
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Coil drivers are internal to the control card, and are the The four speed (motor volts) reference points P12, P19, P20
power devices that operate the Line, 1A and SP contactor AND P21 are selected by connecting these points
coils. On command from the control card, these drivers independently to battery negative.
initiate opening and closing the contactor coils. All driver
modules are equipped with reverse battery protection, such The first speed is obtained by closing Speed Limit I (P12) to
that, if the battery is connected incorrectly, the contactors control negative. SLl is adjustable by Function 11 using the
can not be closed electrically. Handset to adjust motor voltage from O to 100%. The
specified motor volts will be regulated, however, the
Section 2.3.8 Truck Management Module (TMM) magnitude of motor current will vary depending on the
loading of the vehicle.
The Truck Management Module is a multifunction
accessory card (IC3645TMM7A), or an integral function of The second speed is obtained by closing SL2 (P19) to
the GE Pump controls when used with the SX Traction control negative. SL2 is adjusted using the Handset and
control. The Module provides the OEM the ability to initiate Function 12 similar to SL1.
status codes or operator warning codes to be displayed on
the Dash Display, whenever a normally open switch or The third speed is obtained by closing SL3 (P20) to control
sensor wire provides a signal to the Module. negative. SL3 is adjusted using the Handset and Function
13 similar to SL1.
The TMM Module can be used to display a separate status
code indicating over-temperature of traction motors, The fourth speed is obtained by closing SL 4 (P21) to
hydraulic motors, or any other device or system that can control negative. SL4 is adjusted using the Handset and
activate a switch that closes.
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The variable resistor input will override the fixed motor volt
limits set by the four (4) adjustable Speed Limits. It will vary
motor volts above the set limits up to full motor volts, and
closes P1A as resistance is decreased to less than 200
ohms.
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Example:
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Section 3.4 Standard Dual Motor Proportioning Drive Elementary
SX TRANSISTOR CONTROL
OUTLINE DRAWINGS, ELEMENTARY DRAWINGS AND INPUTS/OUTPUTS
KEY
FU3
SWITCH
N.C. BRAKE SW. ELEMENTARY DRAWING FOR
SEPARATELY EXCITED DUAL MOTOR
REVERSE SW.
START SW.
N.O. BRAKE
FORWARD
PROPORTIONING CONTROLLERS WITH
SEAT SW.
SOLID-STATE REGENERATIVE BRAKING
SW.
SW.
L
CONTROL P11 P18 P10 P23 P22 P13 P9 P7 P8 P9 P12 P8 P21 P16 P15 P10 P7 P12 P13
(MASTER)
RIGHT
POSITIVE
CONTROL
PLUG/RGN OUTPUT
SERIAL TRANSMIT
SP DVR
BDI INTERRUPT
SERIAL RECEIVE
(SLAVE)
FU1
LINE
FU4
ACC POT
STEER ANGLE
SPEED LIMIT SWITCH
POT
STEER PUMP
A1
+ Y PLUG CONNECTIONS
ARM
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 CLOCK (OUT)
A2 2 DATA (OUT)
TO PUMP CONTROL
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FIELD
FIELD
4 NEGATIVE (COMMON)
STEER PUMP
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11 SERIAL RECEIVE
12 SERIAL TRANSMIT
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+
-
LINE
FU1
FU6 FU5
POWER CONNECTIONS
NEG
POS
SWITCH
90 INPUT
A2
A1
KEY
92 INPUT
P1
95 INPUT
P2
95 INPUT
94 INPUT
TRACTION
P10 - BDI
P5 P4
94 INPUT
P10
TO
93 INPUT
ARMATURE FIELD
P3
93 INPUT
TO TRACTION
P14 P13
SPEED LIMIT 4
P20
SPEED LIMIT 3
ELEMENTARY DRAWING FOR PUMP
P19
SPEED LIMIT 2
MOTOR CONTROLLER
P12
SPEED LIMIT 1
Section 3.6 Dual Motor Proportioning Drive and Pump Control Input and Output List
CONNECTIONS TO MAIN PLUG (23 PIN) AND "Y" PLUG (12 PIN)
NOTE:
•= PY7 is connected
1 2 3 4 5 6 6 8
internally to P23
1 2 3 4 5 6
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
•= PY10 is connected
7 8 9 10 11 12
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
internally to P22
WIRE END VIEW "Y" PLUG WIRE END VIEW - MAIN PLUG
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Section 4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC 160 hours of vehicle operation. Inspection is recommended
STATUS CODES to verify that the contactors are not binding and that the
tips are intact and free of contaminants.
Section 4.1 General Maintenance Instructions
GE does not recommend that any type of welding be
The transistor control, like all electrical apparatus, does performed on the vehicle after the installation of the
have some thermal losses. The semiconductor junctions control(s) in the vehicle. GE will not honor control failures
have finite temperature limits, above which these devices during the warranty period when such failures are
may be damaged. For these reasons, normal maintenance attributed to welding while the control is installed in the
should guard against any action which will expose the vehicle.
components to excessive heat and/or those conditions
which will reduce the heat dissipating ability of the control, Section 4.2 Cable Routing and Separation
such as restricting air flow.
Electrical noise from cabling of various voltage levels can
The following Do’s and Don’t’s should be observed: interfere with a microprocessor-based control system. To
reduce this interference, GE recommends specific cable
Any controls that will be applied in ambient temperatures separation and routing practices, consistent with industry
over 100° F (40° C) should be brought to the attention of the standards.
vehicle manufacturer.
Section 4.2.1 Application Responsibility
All external components having inductive coils must be
filtered. Refer to vehicle manufacturer for specifications. The customer and customer’s representative are
responsible for the mechanical and environmental
The wiring should not be directly steam cleaned. In dusty locations of cables. They are also responsible for applying
areas, blow low-pressure air over the control to remove the level rules and cabling practices defined in this section.
dust. In oily or greasy areas, a mild solution of detergent or To help ensure a lower cost, noise-free installation, GE
recommends early planning of cable routing that complies
denatured alcohol can be used to wash the control, and
with these level separation rules.
then low-pressure air should be used to completely dry the
control. On new installations, sufficient space should be allowed to
efficiently arrange mechanical and electrical equipment.
For the control to be most effective, it must be mounted
On vehicle retrofits, level rules should be considered during
against the frame of the vehicle. The metal vehicle frame,
the planning stages to help ensure correct application and
acting as an additional heat sink, will give improved vehicle
a more trouble-free installation.
performance by keeping the control package cooler. Apply
a thin layer of heat-transfer grease (such as Dow Corning Section 4.2.2. Signal/Power Level Definitions
340) between the control heat sink and the vehicle frame.
The signal/power carrying cables are categorized into four
defining levels: low, high, medium power, and high power.
Control wire plugs and other exposed transistor control
Within those levels, signals can be further divided into
parts should be kept free of dirt and paint that might
classes.
change the effective resistance between points.
Sections 4.2.2.a through 4.2.2.d define these levels and
CAUTION: The vehicle should not be plugged when the classes, with specific examples of each. Section 4.2.3
vehicle is jacked up and the drive wheels are in a free contains recommendations for separating the levels.
wheeling position. The higher motor speeds can create
excessive voltages that can be harmful to the control. 4.2.2.a Low-Level Signals (Level L)
Do not hipot (or megger) the control. Refer to control Low-level signals are designated as level L. These consist
manufacturer before hipotting. of:
•= Analog signals 0 through ±15 V
Use a lead-acid battery with the voltage and ampere hour •= Digital signals whose logic levels are less than 15 V DC
rating specified for the vehicle. Follow normal battery •= 4 – 20 mA current loops
maintenance procedures, recharging before 80 percent •= DC busses less than 15 V and 250 mA
discharged with periodic equalizing charges. The following are specific examples of level L signals used
in drive equipment cabling:
Visual inspection of GE contactors contained in the traction
and pump systems is recommended to occur during every •= Control common tie
•= DC buses feeding sensitive analog or digital hardware
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•= All wiring connected to components associated with 4.2.3.a General Cable Spacing
sensitive analog hardware with less than 5V signals (for
example, potentiometers and tachometers) The following general practices should be used for all
•= Digital tachometers and resolvers levels of cabling:
•= Dash display cabling
•= RS-232 cabling •= All cables and wires of like signal levels and power
levels must be grouped together.
Note: Signal inputs to analog and digital blocks should be •= In general, different levels must run in separate wire
run as shielded twisted-pair (for example, inputs from bundles, as defined in the different classes, identified
tachometers, potentiometers, and dash displays). above. Intermixing cannot be allowed, unless noted by
exception.
4.2.2.b High-Level Signals (Level H) •= Interconnecting wire runs should carry a level
designation.
High-level signals are designated as level H. These signals •= If wires are the same level and same type signal, group
consist of: those wires from one location to any other location
together in multiconductor cables or bind them
•= Analog and digital signals greater than 15 V DC and together with twine or zip-ties.
less than 250 mA •= When unlike signals must cross, cross them in 90°
angles at a maximum spacing. Where it is not possible
For example, switch inputs connected to battery volts are to maintain spacing, place a grounded steel barrier
examples of level H signals used in drive equipment between unlike levels at the crossover point.
cabling.
4.2.4 Cabling for Vehicle Retrofits
4.2.2.c Medium-Power Signals (Level MP)
Reducing electrical noise on vehicle retrofits requires
Medium power signals are designated as level MP. These careful planning. Lower and higher levels should never
signals consist of: encircle each other or run parallel for long distances.
It is practical to use existing wire runs or trays as long as
•= DC switching signals greater than 15 V the level spacing (see section 4.2.2) can be maintained for
•= Signals with currents greater than 250 mA and less than the full length of the run.
10A Existing cables are generally of high voltage potential and
noise producing. Therefore, route levels L and H in a path
The following are specific examples of level MP signals separate from existing cables, whenever possible.
used in drive equipment cabling:
For level L wiring, use barriers in existing wire runs to
•= DC busses less than 10 A minimize noise potential.
•= Contactor coils less than 10 A Do not loop level L signal wires around level H, level MP, or
•= Machine fields less than 10 A HP wires.
Power wiring is designated as level HP. This consists of DC To prevent radio frequency (RF) interference, care should
buses and motor wiring with currents greater than 10 A. be taken in routing power cables in the vicinity of radio-
The following are specific examples of level HP signals controlled devices.
used in drive equipment cabling:
•= Motor armature loops Section 4.2.6 Suppression
•= DC outputs 10 A and above
•= Motor field loops 10 A and above Unless specifically noted otherwise, suppression (for
example, a snubber) is required on all inductive devices
4.2.3. Cable Spacing Guidelines controlled by an output. This suppression minimizes noise
and prevents damage caused by electrical surges.
Recommended spacing (or clearance) between cables (or
wires) is dependent on the level of the wiring inside them. Section 4.3 Recommended Lubrication of Pins and
For correct level separation when installing cable, the
Sockets Prior to Installation
customer must apply the general guidelines (section
4.2.3.a), outlined below.
Beginning in January of 1999, GE will implement the
addition of a lubricant to all connections using pins and
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sockets on EV100/EV200 and Gen II products. Any 3. Clean each terminal using Chemtronics contact
connection made by GE to the A, B, X, Y, or Z plugs will cleaner “Pow-R-WasH CZ “ as shown in Figure 1.
have the lubricant NYE 760G added to prevent fretting of
these connections during vehicle operation.
Pow H Z
-R-C
build up of the oxidation can cause intermittent contact
and intermittent vehicle operation. This can occur at any
s
Wa
similar type of connection, whether at the control or in any
associated vehicle wiring, and the resultant intermittent e
zan
ciro
contact can provide the same fault indication as actual
component failure.
N
LU
term reliable control operation, the plug terminals must be
ye
B
R
IC
A
N
TS
maintained per these instructions with the recommended
contact cleaner and lubricant which provides a high
degree of environmental and fretting protection.
1. Disconnect plug from controller or mating plug. Section 4.4 General Troubleshooting Instructions
2. Locate the plug that contains the socket (female)
terminals. Maintenance needs only to be performed on Trouble-shooting the SX family of controls should be quick
the plug containing the socket (female) type terminals. and easy when following the instructions outlined in the
Reconnecting the plugs will lubricate the pin (male) following status code instruction sheets.
terminals.
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If mis-operation of the vehicle occurs, a status code will be
displayed on the Dash Display (for vehicles equipped with a
Dash Display) or made available by plugging a Handset into
the plug "Y" location, and then reading the status code.
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MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
NO
SYMPTOM
Control will not operate because of Static Return KEY
BRAKE
Circuits valid to Off (SRO) lock out. SWITCH
SWITCH
for
SEAT SWITCH
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FORWARD SW.
Traction
REVERSE SW.
START SW.
Forward directional switch is closed on initial
L
Controller start up (i.e. closure of battery, key switch or
seat switch).
•= Return directional switch lever to neutral and
then return lever to forward position.
Defective control.
•= Replace the controller unit.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FORWARD SW.
Traction
REVERSE SW.
START SW.
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MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
NO
SYMPTOM
Control will not operate. KEY
BRAKE
Circuits valid SWITCH
SWITCH
for POSSIBLE CAUSE
SEAT SWITCH
Defective brake switch circuit.
FORWARD SW.
Traction
REVERSE SW.
START SW.
•= Check brake switch to insure closure with
L
Controller brake pedal released.
•= Check for open circuit or loose connections in
wiring from brake switch to seat switch and
from P6, and from brake switch to start switch.
FORWARD SW.
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SEAT SWITCH
Forward or reverse directional switch welded
FORWARD SW.
Traction
REVERSE SW.
START SW.
closed or mis-adjusted to be held closed.
L
Controller •= Replace or adjust directional switches to
insure that they open when directional switch
is returned to neutral.
Defective Control
•= Disconnect wires and measure voltage at P4 P1 P17 P2 P6 P3 P4 P5
and P5. Voltage should be less than 60% of
battery volts.
MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
NO
SYMPTOM
Control will not operate.
Circuits valid
for POSSIBLE CAUSE
Steer angle potentiometer input mis-adjusted or
Traction defective. Loose or missing connections at P19,
Controller P12 or P20. P9 P12 P8
•= Input voltage at P12 should be less than 3.9
volts at all times. Insure that the adjustment
of the steer potentiometer is in accordance
with Section 9 of this instruction.
Defective control.
•= Replace control unit.
STEER ANGLE
POT
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SEAT SWITCH
Start switch input mis-adjusted or defective.
FORWARD SW.
Traction
REVERSE SW.
START SW.
•= Input voltage at P3 should be less than 60% of
L
Controller battery volts at key switch closing. Adjust or
replace accelerator unit to insure that the
voltage at P3 is less than 60% of battery volts
before closing the start switch.
MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
NO
SYMPTOM
Control will not operate.
Circuits valid
for POSSIBLE CAUSE
Steer angle potentiometer input mis-adjusted or
Traction defective. Loose or missing connections at P19,
Controller P12 or P20. P9 P12 P8
•= Input voltage at P12 should be greater than
.39 volts at all times. Insure that the
adjustment of the steer potentiometer is in
accordance with Section 9 of this instruction.
Defective control.
•= Replace control unit.
STEER ANGLE
POT
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MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
NO
SYMPTOM
Control will not operate.
Circuits valid
for POSSIBLE CAUSE
Traction
Invalid card type selection.
Review Function 17 in the Handset Instruction
NO GRAPHIC
Controller sheets. Adjust and set card type value as
instructed by OEM service manual.
FOR THIS STATUS CODE
Defective control.
Traction •= Replace controller unit.
Controller
P1 P17 P2 P6 P3 P4 P5
P8 P7 P9
PLUG PL2
+
ARMATURE
FIELD
POS A1 F1
-
POWER CONNECTIONS
NEG A2 F2
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FORWARD SW.
REVERSE SW.
START SW.
SEAT SW.
for POSSIBLE CAUSE L
Defective control.
Traction •= Replace controller unit.
Controller
P1 P17 P2 P6 P3 P4 P5
P8 P7 P9
PLUG PL2
ARMATURE
FIELD
POS A1 F1
-
POWER CONNECTIONS
NEG A2 F2
MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
YES
SYMPTOM KEY
Circuits valid Line contactor opens and closes, then can only FU3 SWITCH
Defective control.
•= Replace controller unit.
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SERIAL RECEIVE
BDI INTERRUPT
SERIAL TRANSMIT
BRAKE SW.
(SLAVE/
•= Verify operation of AUXILIARY)
other control during
the run mode.
•= Examine opposite
control for stored
ACC POT STEER
faults which may SPEED LIMIT SWITCH ANGLE POT
have shut down the
opposite control.
•= Verify the connection
between P16 of the
master and P17 of
the auxiliary control
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codes. RIGHT
CONTROL
•= Verify connection
1A OR SP DVR
PLUG/RGN OUTPUT
SERIAL RECEIVE
BDI INTERRUPT
SERIAL TRANSMIT
BRAKE SW.
(SLAVE/
between PL21 of AUXILIARY)
MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
YES
SYMPTOM
Reduced or no power to traction motor in control
Circuits valid range.
for
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Traction Control is in thermal cut-back.
Controller •= Allow control to cool, status code should
disappear.
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FORWARD SW.
Circuits valid
START SW.
closed by opening and closing the key switch.
SEAT SW.
REVERSE
L
SW.
for
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Traction Defective control. LEFT P1 P17 P2 P6 P3 P4 P5
CONTROL P11 P18 P10 P23 P22 P14 P15 P13
Controller •= Replace controller unit. (MASTER)
CONTROL
POSITIVE
TO PUMP
I-MOTOR OUTPUT
BRAKESW.
SERIAL RECEIVE
SERIAL TRANSMIT
1A OR SP DVR
BDI INTERRUPT
PLUG/RGN
OUTPUT
LINE FU1
FU4
A2
ARMATURE
ARMATURE
POS A1 F1 POS A1 F1
FIELD
FIELD
- S1 POWER CONNECTIONS POWER CONNECTIONS
STEER PUMP
LEFT CONTROL RIGHT CONTROL
NEG A2 F2 NEG A2 F2
FIELD
S2
SP
Circuits valid
START SW.
REVERSE
L
SW.
for switch.
BDI INTERRUPT
PLUG/RGN
OUTPUT
LINE FU1
FU4
A1
+
A2
ARMATURE
ARMATURE
POS A1 F1 POS A1 F1
FIELD
FIELD
S2
SP
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MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
NO
SYMPTOM
FU3 KEY SWITCH
Line contactor will not pick up. BRAKE SW.
FORWARD SW.
Circuits valid
START SW.
SEAT SW.
REVERSE
L
SW.
for
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Traction Check for short circuit from the motor armature LEFT P1 P17 P2 P6 P3 P4 P5
CONTROL P11 P18 P10 P23 P22 P14 P15 P13
Controller to the frame of the vehicle. (MASTER)
CONTROL
POSITIVE
TO PUMP
I-MOTOR OUTPUT
Defective control.
BRAKESW.
SERIAL RECEIVE
SERIAL TRANSMIT
1A OR SP DVR
BDI INTERRUPT
PLUG/RGN
OUTPUT
•= Replace controller unit.
LINE FU1
FU4
A2
ARMATURE
ARMATURE
POS A1 F1 POS A1 F1
FIELD
FIELD
- S1 POWER CONNECTIONS POWER CONNECTIONS
STEER PUMP
LEFT CONTROL RIGHT CONTROL
NEG A2 F2 NEG A2 F2
FIELD
S2
SP
MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
NO
SYMPTOM
Control will not operate.
Circuits valid
for POSSIBLE CAUSE
Defective control.
Traction •= Replace controller unit.
Controller
NO GRAPHIC FOR THIS
STATUS CODE
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FORWARD SW.
Circuits valid
START SW.
does not precharge.
SEAT SW.
REVERSE
L
SW.
for
Traction POSSIBLE CAUSE LEFT P1 P17 P2 P6 P3 P4 P5
CONTROL P11 P18 P10 P23 P22 P14 P15 P13
Controller Defective control fuse. (MASTER)
CONTROL
POSITIVE
TO PUMP
•= Check control fuse for open circuit. Replace
I-MOTOR OUTPUT
BRAKESW.
SERIAL RECEIVE
SERIAL TRANSMIT
1A OR SP DVR
fuse, if necessary.
BDI INTERRUPT
PLUG/RGN
OUTPUT
LINE FU1
Defective control.
•= Replace controller unit. FU4
A2
ARMATURE
ARMATURE
POS A1 F1 POS A1 F1
FIELD
FIELD
- S1 POWER CONNECTIONS POWER CONNECTIONS
STEER PUMP
LEFT CONTROL RIGHT CONTROL
NEG A2 F2 NEG A2 F2
FIELD
S2
SP
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Circuits valid
START SW.
SEAT SW.
REVERSE
L
SW.
LINE FU1
•= Verify that there are no motor shorts.
FU4
•= Verify that there are no cable shorts between: SPEED LIMIT SWITCH
TO PUMP CONTROL POSITIVE
STEER PUMP
B+ and F1
ARM
B+ and F2 +
A1
A2 and F2 A2
ARMATURE
ARMATURE
FIELD
S2
SP
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MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
YES
SYMPTOM
FU3 KEY SWITCH
Control will not operate. BRAKE SW.
FORWARD SW.
Circuits valid
START SW.
SEAT SW.
REVERSE
L
SW.
for POSSIBLE CAUSE
•= Defective control.
Traction Replace controller unit. LEFT P1 P17 P2 P6 P3 P4 P5
CONTROL P11 P18 P10 P23 P22 P14 P15 P13
Controller (MASTER)
CONTROL
POSITIVE
TO PUMP
•= Line contactor tips welded open.
I-MOTOR OUTPUT
BRAKESW.
SERIAL RECEIVE
SERIAL TRANSMIT
1A OR SP DVR
Replace line contactor.
BDI INTERRUPT
PLUG/RGN
OUTPUT
LINE FU1
•= Verify that there are no motor armature shorts.
FU4
•= Verify that there are no cable shorts between SPEED LIMIT SWITCH
ARM
A1 and A2 +
A1
B+ and A2 A2
ARMATURE
ARMATURE
B- and A2 POS A1 F1 POS A1 F1
FIELD
FIELD
- S1 POWER CONNECTIONS POWER CONNECTIONS
STEER PUMP
LEFT CONTROL RIGHT CONTROL
NEG A2 F2 NEG A2 F2
FIELD
S2
SP
SERIAL RECEIVE
BDI INTERRUPT
SERIAL TRANSMIT
BRAKE SW.
(SLAVE/
AUXILIARY)
•= Verify the connection
between the master
control P21 and the
auxiliary/slave control
P10. ACC POT STEER
SPEED LIMIT SWITCH ANGLE POT
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FORWARD SW.
Circuits valid
START SW.
and can only close by opening and closing the
SEAT SW.
REVERSE
L
SW.
for key switch.
CONTROL
POSITIVE
TO PUMP
regenerative braking.
I-MOTOR OUTPUT
BRAKESW.
SERIAL RECEIVE
SERIAL TRANSMIT
1A OR SP DVR
BDI INTERRUPT
PLUG/RGN
OUTPUT
•= Line contactor bouncing open during regen. FU1
LINE
STEER PUMP
ARM
A1
+
A2
ARMATURE
ARMATURE
POS A1 F1 POS A1 F1
* Limit Voltage:
FIELD
FIELD
- S1 POWER CONNECTIONS POWER CONNECTIONS
STEER PUMP
LEFT CONTROL RIGHT CONTROL
Limit Battery Voltage NEG A2 F2 NEG A2 F2
FIELD
50V 36V S2
70V 48V SP
96V 72//80V
Circuits valid
START SW.
REVERSE
L
SW.
BDI INTERRUPT
PLUG/RGN
OUTPUT
LINE FU1
FU4
A1
+
A2
ARMATURE
ARMATURE
POS A1 F1 POS A1 F1
FIELD
FIELD
S2
SP
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FORWARD SW.
Circuits valid
START SW.
SEAT SW.
REVERSE
L
SW.
for POSSIBLE CAUSE
Line contactor opened during run.
Traction •= Check connection from P17 to Line Coil (-) for LEFT P1 P17 P2 P6 P3 P4 P5
CONTROL P11 P18 P10 P23 P22 P14 P15 P13
Controller loose connection. (MASTER)
CONTROL
POSITIVE
TO PUMP
•= Check connection from battery (+) to Line Coil
I-MOTOR OUTPUT
BRAKESW.
SERIAL RECEIVE
SERIAL TRANSMIT
1A OR SP DVR
BDI INTERRUPT
(+) for loose connection.
PLUG/RGN
OUTPUT
•= Check power connection from battery (+) to LINE FU1
contactor L.
•= Check for blown fuse element. FU4
A2
ARMATURE
ARMATURE
POS A1 F1 POS A1 F1
FIELD
FIELD
- S1 POWER CONNECTIONS POWER CONNECTIONS
STEER PUMP
LEFT CONTROL RIGHT CONTROL
NEG A2 F2 NEG A2 F2
FIELD
S2
SP
MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
YES
SYMPTOM
FU3 KEY SWITCH
Control will not operate. BRAKE SW.
FORWARD SW.
Circuits valid
START SW.
SEAT SW.
REVERSE
L
SW.
BDI INTERRUPT
A1
+
A2
ARMATURE
ARMATURE
POS A1 F1 POS A1 F1
FIELD
FIELD
S2
SP
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MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
NO
SYMPTOM
FU3 KEY SWITCH
Control will not operate. BRAKE SW.
FORWARD SW.
Circuits valid
START SW.
SEAT SW.
REVERSE
L
SW.
for POSSIBLE CAUSE
•= Dead battery
Traction •= High voltage drop in P1 sense lead LEFT P1 P17 P2 P6 P3 P4 P5
CONTROL P11 P18 P10 P23 P22 P14 P15 P13
Controller (MASTER)
CONTROL
POSITIVE
TO PUMP
I-MOTOR OUTPUT
BRAKESW.
SERIAL RECEIVE
SERIAL TRANSMIT
1A OR SP DVR
BDI INTERRUPT
PLUG/RGN
OUTPUT
LINE FU1
FU4
A2
ARMATURE
ARMATURE
POS A1 F1 POS A1 F1
FIELD
FIELD
- S1 POWER CONNECTIONS POWER CONNECTIONS
STEER PUMP
LEFT CONTROL RIGHT CONTROL
NEG A2 F2 NEG A2 F2
FIELD
S2
SP
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MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
YES ACTIONS
FU5 KEY SWITCH TO
TRACTION
Circuits valid SYMPTOM: FU6 P10 - BDI
Controller speed indicated by P11 P16 P15 P9 P8 P6 P5 P4 P3 P14 P13 P21 P20 P19 P12
SL2.
SPEED LIMIT 4
SPEED LIMIT 3
SPEED LIMIT 2
SPEED LIMIT 1
BRUSHWEAR OUTPUT - P14
94 INPUT
92 INPUT
95 INPUT
95 INPUT
94 INPUT
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
91 INPUT
93 INPUT
93 INPUT
LINE FU1
•= Defective SL2
switch. +
FIELD
POS A1
-
POWER CONNECTIONS
NEG A2 TO TRACTION
ARMATURE
CARD
MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
YES ACTIONS
FU5 KEY SWITCH TO
TRACTION
Circuits valid SYMPTOM: FU6 P10 - BDI
SL3.
SPEED LIMIT 4
SPEED LIMIT 3
SPEED LIMIT 2
SPEED LIMIT 1
BRUSHWEAR OUTPUT - P14
94 INPUT
92 INPUT
95 INPUT
95 INPUT
94 INPUT
91 INPUT
93 INPUT
93 INPUT
•= Defective SL3
switch. +
POS A1
-
POWER CONNECTIONS
NEG A2 TO TRACTION
ARMATURE
CARD
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MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
YES ACTIONS
FU5 KEY SWITCH TO
TRACTION
Circuits valid SYMPTOM: FU6 P10 - BDI
SL4.
SPEED LIMIT 4
SPEED LIMIT 3
SPEED LIMIT 2
SPEED LIMIT 1
BRUSHWEAR OUTPUT - P14
94 INPUT
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
92 INPUT
95 INPUT
95 INPUT
94 INPUT
91 INPUT
93 INPUT
93 INPUT
LINE FU1
•= Defective SL4
switch. +
Replace SL4 switch.
FIELD
POS A1
-
POWER CONNECTIONS
NEG A2 TO TRACTION
ARMATURE
CARD
MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
NO
SYMPTOM:
Circuits valid Pump contactors will not close.
for
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
NO
Pump
Controller
Invalid card type selection.
•=Review function 17 in the Handset GRAPHIC
Instruction sheets. Adjust and set
card type value as instructed by OEM
service manual.
FOR THIS
STATUS CODE
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MEMORY RECALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
NO
SYMPTOM: KEY
SWITCH
FU5
Circuits valid Pump contactor will not pick up. Status
code may alternate between code 123 and
for code 124. Complete check for code 123, if FU6
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
Defective Pump contactor coil circuit. LINE FU1
FIELD
POS A1
-
Defective 1A contactor coil. POWER CONNECTIONS
ARMATURE
positive side of coil to its plug connection.
Value should be between 10 and 14
ohms.
P 1A
POS A1
control panel.
Defective 1A contactor.
•= Perform checks as outlined in status 123.
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key switch.
SPEED LIMIT 4
SPEED LIMIT 3
SPEED LIMIT 2
SPEED LIMIT 1
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
92 INPUT
95 INPUT
95 INPUT
94 INPUT
91 INPUT
93 INPUT
93 INPUT
LINE FU1
•= Discharged battery
Check battery to insure
+
proper state of charge.
•= Loose connection
FIELD
POS A1
at P1. -
POWER CONNECTIONS
Insure that the wire NEG A2 TO TRACTION
ARMATURE
CARD
connection at PB1 is
tight.
•= Defective controller.
Replace control.
SPEED LIMIT 3
SPEED LIMIT 2
SPEED LIMIT 1
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
BRUSHWEAR OUTPUT - P14
94 INPUT
92 INPUT
95 INPUT
95 INPUT
94 INPUT
91 INPUT
Discharged battery
93 INPUT
93 INPUT
LINE FU1
POS A1
connection at PB1 is -
POWER CONNECTIONS
CARD
Defective controller unit.
•=Replace control.
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SPEED LIMIT 4
SPEED LIMIT 3
SPEED LIMIT 2
SPEED LIMIT 1
BRUSHWEAR OUTPUT - P14
94 INPUT
92 INPUT
95 INPUT
95 INPUT
94 INPUT
91 INPUT
93 INPUT
93 INPUT
LINE FU1
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
Control is defective.
•=Replace controller
+
unit.
FIELD
POS A1
-
POWER CONNECTIONS
NEG A2 TO TRACTION
ARMATURE
CARD
SPEED LIMIT 3
SPEED LIMIT 2
SPEED LIMIT 1
92 INPUT
95 INPUT
95 INPUT
94 INPUT
91 INPUT
93 INPUT
93 INPUT
LINE FU1
of the vehicle.
+
Defective controller
unit.
FIELD
•=Replace control.
POS A1
-
POWER CONNECTIONS
NEG A2 TO TRACTION
ARMATURE
CARD
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SPEED LIMIT 4
SPEED LIMIT 3
SPEED LIMIT 2
SPEED LIMIT 1
open circuit, replace fuse,
if necessary.
92 INPUT
95 INPUT
95 INPUT
94 INPUT
91 INPUT
93 INPUT
93 INPUT
LINE FU1
Defective control.
•=Replace controller unit.
+
Note: Repeated
FIELD
charging/discharging the POS A1
-
capacitors during POWER CONNECTIONS
ARMATURE
CARD
status code 51. Also do not
connect any loads to the
load side of the line
contactor.
Control is defective.
•=Replace controller
SPEED LIMIT 4
SPEED LIMIT 3
SPEED LIMIT 2
SPEED LIMIT 1
unit.
BRUSHWEAR OUTPUT - P14
94 INPUT
92 INPUT
95 INPUT
95 INPUT
94 INPUT
91 INPUT
93 INPUT
93 INPUT
LINE FU1
+
FIELD
POS A1
-
POWER CONNECTIONS
NEG A2 TO TRACTION
ARMATURE
CARD
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SPEED LIMIT 4
SPEED LIMIT 3
SPEED LIMIT 2
SPEED LIMIT 1
loose connection.
•=Check connection from
92 INPUT
95 INPUT
95 INPUT
94 INPUT
91 INPUT
93 INPUT
93 INPUT
LINE FU1
FIELD
contactor L. -
POS A1
TO TRACTION
element. NEG A2
ARMATURE
CARD
•= Check for dirty contactor
tips.
for operate.
Pump POSSIBLE CAUSE: P1 P2 P10
Controller Line Contactor opened
P11 P16 P15 P9 P8 P6 P5 P4 P3 P14 P13 P21 P20 P19 P12
during run.
SPEED LIMIT 4
SPEED LIMIT 3
SPEED LIMIT 2
SPEED LIMIT 1
92 INPUT
95 INPUT
95 INPUT
94 INPUT
91 INPUT
93 INPUT
93 INPUT
loose connection.
•=Check connection from +
•=Check power -
POWER CONNECTIONS
CARD
(+) to contactor L.
•=Check for blown fuse
element.
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Section 5. TRUCK MANAGEMENT MODULE (TMM) IMPORTANT NOTE: Status Codes 93, 94 and 95 are only
checked when a neutral signal is present (i.e., open start
Section 5.1 General Features switch or open F/R switch). The status code is displayed
and the speed limit enabled when the control is returned
The Truck Management Module is a multi-functional to the run mode. Do not use status code 93 speed limit for
accessory card (IC3645TMM7A), or an integral function of applications requiring immediate speed limit on switch
the SR Pump control when used with the SX Family of closure.
Traction controls. The Module provides the OEM with the
ability to initiate status codes or operator warning codes to Typical wiring diagrams and outline drawings for the
be displayed on the Dash Display whenever a normally TMM7A accessory card and SR family of Pump TMM
open switch or sensor wire provides a signal to the functions are shown in Sections 6.4 and 6.5.
Module.
Section 5.3 Installation
The TMM Module can be used to display a separate status
code indicating an over temperature of traction motors, WARNING: Before any adjustments, servicing or act
hydraulic motors, or any other device or system that can requiring physical contact with working components,
activate a switch that closes. jack drive wheels off the floor, disconnect the battery and
discharge the capacitors in the traction and pump
It can also be used as a Brush Wear Indicator (BWI). The controls, as explained in Section 15.3.
Brush Wear Indicator is designed to detect a “worn-out
brush” and display a fault code on the Dash Display to The TMM7A accessory card should be mounted to a flat
warn maintenance personnel that the motor brushes need surface (in any plane) in an area protected from water, oil
to be replaced before they wear to the point of causing and battery acid. Mounting dimensions are shown in
destructive damage to the motor commutator surface. The Section 6.5. Two (0.187 inch, 4.75mm) mounting holes are
BWI function is compatible with any sensor that short provided.
circuits to the motor armature to signal limits of brush
wear. Section 5.4 Connection Diagrams
Note: Motor armature must be in the positive side of the Section 5.4.1 TMM7A Card Connections
battery circuit.
PLUG Y
Section 5.2 Operation 9 8 10
A1-2
A2-1
A2-2
A3-1
A3-2
indicated. BATTERY
NEGATIVE
5 6 8 10 11 12
BATTERY
TMM7A Pump POSITIVE
TB6 P4 93 * Pos
1 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 13 15
TB8 P5 94 Pos
TB10 P6 94 Pos
TB11 P8 95 Pos
TB12 P9 95 Pos ARM
1
ARM
2 ARM
1 2 1 2
* Status codes 90 and 93 can also be programmed with the 1 2 3
percent-on-time.
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Section 5.4.3 TMM Pump Control Connections Section 5.4.4 Typical Brush Wear Sensor Connections For
Pump Control
A1-1 PA PA PA PA PZ PZ
A1-2
A2-1
A2-2
A3-1
A3-2
1 2 4 5 10 11
1 3 4
BATTERY 5 6 8 10 11 12
NEGATIVE
BATTERY
ARM ARM ARM
POSITIVE 1 2 1 2 1 2
1 2 3
TO PY10
TRACTION PUMP PWR STEER
TRACTION
1 7
3 9
4
5
6
8 14
10
11
12
13
15
(85.3)
3.36
5.8
(147
.2
6.15 0) 1.60
(40.6)
156.
20
x .8
(20.3)
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Section 6.3 Setup Function Procedures reading at the time the fault occurred. The first of the 16
status codes will be overwritten each time a new status
With the Handset connected, hold down the CONT key and code occurs. This stored status code register can be
turn on the key switch. This will place you in the setup cleared from memory by using the Handset.
mode, ready to monitor or adjust control function settings.
-
NOTE: The term “Push” means to depress key for
approximately one second. ACCESSING STORED STATUS CODES
WITH GE HANDSET
Section 6.3.1 Setup Mode
Key Switch Off
SET-UP MODE
Push ESC and CONT
DISPLAY At The Same Time
ACTION SHOWS
REMARKS
Hold Down CONT Segment Check
And Turn On Key 8888 Displayed
Release ESC and CONT
Key
Segment Check
Push ESC 8888 Displayed
Push CONT Key
LX g
HANDSET Example: Setting of 20 = 3% on time
EVC
Important Note: The function is used to optimize motor and
control performance and this setting will be determined by
GE and OEM engineers at the time of vehicle development.
This setting must not be changed by field personnel without
the permission of the OEM.
This function allows the adjustment of the field weakening FUNCTION 11 SPEED LIMIT 1
level in order to set the top speed of the motor. (Push 11)
Resolution Example This function allows for the adjustment of the speed limit
Min Max Set Per unit value If set at 71 (maximum battery volts to the motor) when the SL1 limit
0 40 51 to 255 0.185 amps 3.7 amps switch input signal is received by the control card. The SL1
limit switch is a normally closed switch connected to
Important Note: The function is used to optimize motor and battery negative, the switch opening enables speed limit.
control performance and this setting will be determined by
GE and OEM engineers at the time of vehicle development. Range 100% to 0% of battery volts
This setting must not be changed by field personnel without Set 51 to 180
the permission of the OEM. Resolution 0.78% per set unit
Example: Setting of 71 = 84% of battery
FUNCTION 8 MAX FIELD CURRENT volts
( Push 8 )
FUNCTION 12 SPEED LIMIT 2
This function allows for the adjustment of the maximum ( Push 12 )
field current in order to obtain the maximum torque of the
motor. Same as Function 11, except using input from the SL2 limit
switch.
Resolution Example
Min Max Set Per unit value If set at 71 FUNCTION 13 SPEED LIMIT 3
0 40 51 to 255 0.185 amps 3.7 amps (Push 13)
Important Note: The function is used to optimize motor and The SL3 speed limit is activated by the Truck Management
control performance and this setting will be determined by Module fault code 93. See Section 6 for Truck
GE and OEM engineers at the time of vehicle development. Management Module details.
This setting must not be changed by field personnel without
the permission of the OEM. FUNCTION 14 INTERNAL RESISTANCE
COMPENSATION
FUNCTION 9 REGEN BRAKING CURRENT LIMIT ( Push 14 )
(Push 9)
This function allows for the adjustment of the regen braking This function is used when the Battery Discharge Indicator
current limit. is present. Adjustment of this function will improve the
accuracy of the BDI. In order to determine this setting, the
Resolution Example voltage drop of the battery under load must first be
Min Max Set Per unit value If set at 20 calculated by the following method:
52 468 0 to 255 1.63 amps 84.6 amps 1. Record open circuit voltage (Vo) by measuring the
voltage at the control positive and negative power
FUNCTION 10 MAX FIELD CURRENT FOR REGEN
terminals.
( Push 10 ) 2. Load the traction motor to 100 amps in 1A and record the
voltage (VL) at the control positive and negative power
terminals.
This function allows for the adjustment of the maximum
3. Calculate voltage drop (VDrop) as follows:
field current to be used during the regen braking mode.
VDrop = VO - VL
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4. Use the table below to determine the appropriate setting To disable the pedal position plug function, adjust this
using the calculated VDrop as a reference. current value to the same current value as the plug
distance current.
INTERNAL RESISTANCE COMPENSATION
TABLE Example: If plug distance current, Function 5, is set at 350
Setting VDrop Setting VDrop amps, then set pedal plug current at 350 amps. With this
2 11.44 17 1.34 setting, pedal position will have no effect on plugging
3 7.60 18 1.27 distance.
4 5.72 19 1.20
Note: Vehicles equipped with regenerative braking will
5 4.57 20 1.14
vary the regen current with pedal position. However,
6 3.81 21 1.09
minimum regen current is fixed at 50 amps. The pedal
7 3.27 22 1.04
position will vary regen current between 50 amps and the
8 2.86 23 0.99 maximum value of regen current set by Function 9.
9 2.54 24 0.95
10 2.28 25 0.91 FUNCTION 17 CARD TYPE SELECTION
11 2.08 26 0.88 ( Push CONT 2 )
12 1.90 27 0.85
13 1.76 28 0.82 This function allows for the selection of the card type used
14 1.63 29 0.79 for your vehicle’s application. The table below shows the
15 1.52 30 0.76 setting to select card application type, depending on which
16 1.43 31 0.74 control card is used. Note that the right (slave) control for
a dual motor proportioning system will be set differently
FUNCTION 15 BATTERY VOLTS than the left (master) control.
(Push l5)
Note: Non-Auto Plug/Regen logic cards must be used for
This function allows for the adjustment of voltage range for settings below:
controls equipped with the Battery Discharge Indication
function. In order for the BDI to operate properly, the Functions Standard Regen
setting as shown in the table must be entered: Std C/L 0 to 4 40 to 44
Std C/L (Right) 64 to 68 104 to 108
Battery Volts Set Units High C/L 5 to 9 45 to 49
24 volts Between 0 and 31 High C/L (Right) 69 to 73 109 to 113
36 volts Between 32 and 44 Note: Auto Plug/Regen logic cards must be used for the
48 volts Between 45 and 69 settings below:
36/48 volts Between 184 and 250
No BDI Between 251 and 255 Functions Standard Regen
Std C/L
The following functions have function numbers larger than the Auto Plug 10 to 14 50 to 54
numbers on the Handset keyboard. To access these functions, Std C/L
push the CONT key and the number shown in the instructions at Auto Plug (Right) 74 to 68 114 to 118
the same time. THE SEAT SWITCH MUST BE OPEN. High C/L
Auto Plug 15 to 19 55 to 59
FUNCTION 16 PEDAL POSITION PLUG High C/L
(Push CONT 1) Auto Plug (Right) 79 to 83 119 to 123
This function will allow the adjustment of the pedal position Settings for these functions should be made within the
plug range. Pedal position will reduce the plugging current ranges indicated above.
to the current value set by this function as the accelerator
is returned to the creep speed position. Maximum plug Warning: These settings must be changed by authorized
current is obtained with the accelerator in the top speed personnel only, following instructions supplied by the
position. vehicle manufacturer. Card type selection must be made
within the capabilities of the control panel and the
Resolution Example supporting electromechanical devices. Failure to comply
Min Max Set Per unit value If set at 20 with proper application standards could result in mis-
55 455 0 to 255 1.57 amps 86.4 amps operation or damage to the controls and/or motors.
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•= Pick up steer pump contactor on seat switch closure FUNCTION 24 FIELD WEAKENING START
and time delay drop out of steer pump contactor on (Push CONT 9)
seat switch opening.
This function allows for setting the armature current at
Range 1.5 to 65 seconds which minimum field current will be achieved.
Setting Between 0 and 128
Resolution 0.5 seconds per set unit Range 0 to 414 amps
Example Setting of 20 = 11.5 seconds Setting 0 to 255
Resolution 1.625 per set unit
FUNCTION 19 MAINTENANCE CODE TENS AND UNITS Example Setting of 20 = 32.5 amps
HOURS SET
( Push CONT 4) FUNCTION 25 MONITOR
( Push CONT 10)
This function allows for the adjustment of the tens and
units hours of the maintenance code activation time. This function allows the monitoring of certain control
functions by looking directly at the RAM of the
Range 0 to 99 microprocessor. Because absolute memory locations need
Set 0 to 99 to be known, this function should not be used without
Example 9999 Hours detailed instructions from the GE application engineer.
FUNCTION 20 MAINTENANCE CODE THOUSANDS To ensure optimum operation of the control, this function
AND HUNDREDS HOURS SET must be left with zero stored in this register.
( Push CONT 5)
This function allows for the adjustment of the tens and FUNCTION 26 RATIO
units hours of the maintenance code activation time. ( Push CONT 11)
Range 0 to 99 This function sets the ratio between armature and field
Set 0 to 99 current when transitioning from minimum field to maximum
Example 9999 Hours field current. The setting represents the quantity of field
current changed for each 1 amp of armature current above
FUNCTION 21 AUTO REGEN BRAKING C/L the armature current determined by setting of Function 24.
(Push CONT 6)
This function allows for the adjustment of the Regen FIELD CURRENT = (VALUE OF ) x (MOTOR CURRENT - VALUE OF) x .0074
AMPS FUNCTION 26 AMPS FUNCTION 24
braking current limit. The higher the current the shorter the
stopping distance.
FUNCTION 28 STORED STATUS CODE COUNT
Setting greater than 143 disables this function. POINTER
( Push CONT 13)
[ (
AUTO REGEN = REGEN C/L -
C/L AMPS VAL [( FNT 21-51
VAL
- x 3.25 This register contains the location of the last stored status
code recorded of the 16 stored status codes. These stored
status codes have caused a PMT controller shutdown
and/or disruption of normal vehicle operation.
The following functions (Functions 48 through 62) are FUNCTION 52 MODE 2 ARMATURE CONTROLLED
mode settings that are activated from the Interactive ACCELERATION AND 1A TIME
Dash Display. Each function must be set using the logic (Push CONT 5)
table shown below. If you try to set this function outside
these guidelines, an error code will be displayed to Same as Function 48.
prompt you to enter the correct setting:
If “80” is displayed, the setting is too low. This C/A AND 1A TIME takes effect when the Mode 2
If “81” is displayed, the setting is too high. settings are called for by the Interactive Dash Display.
This C/A AND 1A TIME takes effect when the Mode 1 FUNCTION 56 MODE 3 ARMATURE CONTROLLED
settings are called for by the Interactive Dash Display. ACCELERATION AND 1A TIME
(Push CONT 9)
FUNCTION 49 MODE 1 REGEN CURRENT LIMIT
(Push CONT 2) Same as Function 48.
Same as Function 9. This C/A AND 1A TIME takes effect when the Mode 3
settings are called for by the Interactive Dash Display.
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MAXIMUM
ZERO
ARMATURE CURRENT
MAXIMUM
ZERO
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Section 7. DASH DISPLAYS From the Dash Display, the operator may select any of four
pre-set interactive modes consisting of (4) Controlled
Section 7.1 Application Acceleration levels, (4) Field Weakening Pick Up levels and
(4) Speed Limit levels.
The SX family Standard and Interactive Dash Displays
allow the operator and maintenance personnel easy These interactive modes are “pre-set” using the Handset
access to truck operation information and real-time system (Functions 48 - 63) or a personal computer (Functions 97 -
diagnostics of the controller, motor and various 112). This feature allows the operator to select the best
accessories. Hourmeter readings, battery discharge vehicle performance for changing factory (task) conditions.
information, maintenance information and system status
codes are clearly displayed during startup and running The Custom Dash Display incorporates all the features and
modes. Shielded cable connections are made to the Dash functions of the Standard Dash Display, in addition to the
Display by means of five (5) 22-gage wires to the “Y” Plug following customer options:
of the traction and hydraulic pump controls.
•= LED graphics to display Battery Discharge Indication
Section 7.2 Standard Dash Displays status.
•= Various LED indicators for Maintenance Required Status
Codes. These can include options for traction, pump and
power steer motors, hourmeter, over-temperature, seat
belt, brake and other safety sensors.
•= A push-button associated with the four segment LED that
g GE Electric Vehicle
Motors & Controls displays Status Codes can be used to scroll the last 16
“Stored Status Codes” that shut down vehicle operation
with a PMT fault.
CONNECTIONS
Connections are made to the Dash Display with five (5) 22-
gage wires to Plug "Y" of each control. Shielded cable is
+ - required to eliminate signal interference.
PART NUMBER
IC3645LXTDD T 3
T=Traction Only
The GE Standard Dash Display is a four segment Light P=Traction & Pump
Emitting Diode (LED) instrument that displays the GE LX, ZX,
and SX Status Codes, Hourmeter Readings, Battery 3=Round Face with four
Discharge Indication, and Maintenance Required Code. display symbols
The four LED's above the symbols indicate the active
readout mode. For Custom Dash Displays,
contact your vehicleOEM.
Section 7.3 Interactive Custom Dash Displays
REFERENCE
AMP#102241-3 Dash Display mating plug
+ AMP#1-87195-8 Dash Display mating pin
BATTERY
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Key Switch On
g GE Electric Vehicle
Motors & Controls
2.45 (62.2)
2.00 (50.8)
0.19 TRACTION
BDI Display or (4.8)
Diagnostics Override
Blank Display
(no BDI used) With Fault
PY3
PY4
Run Mode PY2
PY1
PUMP
1 2 3 4 5
BDI Display or Wiring connections to "Y"
Diagnostics Override
Blank Display
(no BDI used) With Fault BACK VIEW OF DISPLAY plugs of Traction & Pump
controls.
Key Switch 5 4 3 2 1
TRACTION
Off
PY3
PY4
Display Traction Hourmeter PY2
For Four Seconds PY1
PY5
Display Pump Hourmeter
For Four Seconds
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Section 8.0 TURN ANGLE POTENTIOMETER INSTALLATION
The potentiometer used for the turn angle must be a 270 degree rotation device that is attached to the steer wheel in a manner to
cause a 1:1 rotation ratio between the two devices. Any ohm value potentiometer can be used, but it is suggested that it be at
least 2KW or above, to keep the wattage of the potentiometer to a minimum. The turn angle potentiometer provides a voltage
divider circuit that allows the left and right motor controller to determine the turn angle of the rear steer wheel of the vehicle.
The potentiometer is connected to the two controls as show in Figure 1. After the potentiometer is installed on the vehicle, it will
need to be adjusted to insure proper operation of the vehicle.
Section of Left Motor Control
(Master)
Section of Right Motor Control
(Slave) OPERATION:
P9 P12 P8 P12
To insure proper operation, the input voltage at P12 on both the left and right
controls must coincide with the turn angle of the steer wheel. When the steer
Turn Angle Input
4.3V Supply
Supply Neg
wheel is straight ahead ( Zero Degree Turn Angle), the input voltage at each
control should be 2.15 volts. As the vehicle turns left, this input voltage will
decrease, as the vehicle turns right, the input voltage will increase. The graph
in Figure 2 outlines the input voltages, the actions of the controls and the
270 Degree
Potentiometer corresponding turn angles of the steer wheel. A complete listing of input
voltages, steer angles and control actions can be found in Section 9.2 - 270
Degree Potentiometer Input. As an example of control operation as
Figure 1
compared to the input voltage, the following series of events takes place in a
left turn from the zero to 90 degree steer wheel position. In the first 16 o of
travel ( 2.15 to 1.90 volts), there is no change to inside wheel speed. Between 16o (1.90V) and 66o (1.10V), the inside motor will
reduce its speed proportionally from top speed at 16o to creep speed at 66o. There will also be also available two vehicle speed
limit enable points during the transition from 16o to 66o. Speed limit 1 can be enabled at 41o and speed limit 2 can be enabled at
60o. Between 66o and 71o, the inside wheel will be in a free wheel mode. As the steer reaches the 71o point, the inside wheel can
now be programmed to reverse and accelerate proportionally in the opposite direction. Above 86o is over travel for the turn
angle potentiometer.
SETUP:
Before any adjustments are done. Jack up the drive wheels.
Install the potentiometer on the vehicle steer wheel in such a way to allow adjustment of the shaft with the potentiometer and
connected to both the left and right controls. Setup of the turn angle pot can be done in several ways, detailed below.
1. Push CONT 10
2. Adjust Handset to 95
3. Push STORE
4. Angle Value Displayed
5. ESC to 8888 ( To verify that you have the correct location )
6. Push CONT 10
7. Display should read 95
8. Push STORE
9. Angle Value Displayed
Adjust the potentiometer until the Handset reads 110. Lock down the potentiometer shaft and turn the vehicle all the way to the
left turn stop, the reading should be 37 or less. Turn the wheel to the right turn stop, the reading should be 183 or greater.
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After adjusting the potentiometer, be sure to ESC out of the monitor routine and then reset Function 25 to zero using the same
procedure as outlined above.
4.30V
Over Travel
3.52V
Reverse Direction
and Re-Accelerate
3.28V
3.20V
3.11V-SL2
Proportionally
Reduces The Speed
of the Right Motor 2.80V-SL1
As Steer Angle
Increases
2.40V
No Speed Change
2.15V
No Speed Change
1.90V
Proportionally
Reduces The Speed
of the Left Motor As 1.50V-SL1
Steer Angle
Increases
1.19V-SL2
1.10V
1.02V
Reverse Direction
and Re-Accelerate
0.78V
Over Travel
0.00V
86o
71o
66o
60o
41o
16o
16o
41o
60o
66o
71o
85o
0o
Figure 2
Section 8.3 Turn Angle Input Volts vs. Steer Wheel Degrees vs. Handset Readings
270 Degree Potentiometer 270 Degree Potentiometer
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Left Right Left Right
Volts Deg HS Volts Deg HS Actions Volts Deg HS Volts Deg HS Actions
2.15 Ctr 110 2.15 Ctr 110 No Change 1.42 46 72 2.88 46 147 Proportional Reduce
2.13 1 109 2.17 1 110 No Change 1.40 47 71 2.90 47 148 Proportional Reduce
2.12 2 108 2.18 2 111 No Change 1.39 48 71 2.91 48 149 Proportional Reduce
2.10 3 107 2.20 3 112 No Change 1.37 49 70 2.93 49 149 Proportional Reduce
2.09 4 106 2.21 4 113 No Change 1.35 50 69 2.95 50 150 Proportional Reduce
2.07 5 106 2.23 5 114 No Change 1.34 51 68 2.96 51 151 Proportional Reduce
2.05 6 105 2.25 6 115 No Change 1.32 52 67 2.98 52 152 Proportional Reduce
2.04 7 104 2.26 7 115 No Change 1.31 53 67 2.99 53 153 Proportional Reduce
2.02 8 103 2.28 8 116 No Change 1.29 54 66 3.01 54 154 Proportional Reduce
2.01 9 102 2.29 9 117 No Change 1.27 55 65 3.03 55 154 Proportional Reduce
1.99 10 102 2.31 10 118 No Change 1.26 56 64 3.04 56 155 Proportional Reduce
1.97 11 101 2.33 11 119 No Change 1.24 57 63 3.06 57 156 Proportional Reduce
1.96 12 100 2.34 12 119 No Change 1.23 58 63 3.07 58 157 Proportional Reduce
1.94 13 99 2.36 13 120 No Change 1.21 59 62 3.09 59 158 Proportional Reduce
1.93 14 98 2.37 14 121 No Change 1.19 60 61 3.11 60 158 Speed Limit 2
1.91 15 97 2.39 15 122 No Change 1.18 61 60 3.12 61 159 Proportional Reduce
1.90 16 97 2.40 16 123 Top Speed Reduce 1.16 62 59 3.14 62 160 Proportional Reduce
1.88 17 96 2.42 17 123 Proportional Reduce 1.15 63 58 3.15 63 161 Proportional Reduce
1.86 18 95 2.44 18 124 Proportional Reduce 1.13 64 58 3.17 64 162 Proportional Reduce
1.85 19 94 2.45 19 125 Proportional Reduce 1.11 65 57 3.19 65 162 Proportional Reduce
1.83 20 93 2.47 20 126 Proportional Reduce 1.10 66 56 3.20 66 163 Creep Speed
1.82 21 93 2.48 21 127 Proportional Reduce 1.08 67 55 3.22 67 164 Zero Speed
1.80 22 92 2.50 22 128 Proportional Reduce 1.07 68 54 3.23 68 165 Zero Speed
1.78 23 91 2.52 23 128 Proportional Reduce 1.05 69 54 3.25 69 166 Zero Speed
1.77 24 90 2.53 24 129 Proportional Reduce 1.04 70 53 3.26 70 167 Zero Speed
1.75 25 89 2.55 25 130 Proportional Reduce 1.02 71 52 3.28 71 167 Reverse
1.74 26 89 2.56 26 131 Proportional Reduce 1.00 72 51 3.30 72 168 Reverse
1.72 27 88 2.58 27 132 Proportional Reduce 0.99 73 50 3.31 73 169 Reverse
1.70 28 87 2.60 28 132 Proportional Reduce 0.97 74 50 3.33 74 170 Reverse
1.69 29 86 2.61 29 133 Proportional Reduce 0.96 75 49 3.34 75 171 Reverse
1.67 30 85 2.63 30 134 Proportional Reduce 0.94 76 48 3.36 76 171 Reverse
1.66 31 84 2.64 31 135 Proportional Reduce 0.92 77 47 3.38 77 172 Reverse
1.64 32 84 2.66 32 136 Proportional Reduce 0.91 78 46 3.39 78 173 Reverse
1.62 33 83 2.68 33 136 Proportional Reduce 0.89 79 45 3.41 79 174 Reverse
1.61 34 82 2.69 34 137 Proportional Reduce 0.88 80 45 3.42 80 175 Reverse
1.59 35 81 2.71 35 138 Proportional Reduce 0.86 81 44 3.44 81 175 Reverse
1.58 36 80 2.72 36 139 Proportional Reduce 0.84 82 43 3.46 82 176 Reverse
1.56 37 80 2.74 37 140 Proportional Reduce 0.83 83 42 3.47 83 177 Reverse
1.54 38 79 2.76 38 141 Proportional Reduce 0.81 84 41 3.49 84 178 Reverse
1.53 39 78 2.77 39 141 Proportional Reduce 0.80 85 41 3.50 85 179 Reverse
1.51 40 77 2.79 40 142 Proportional Reduce 0.78 86 40 3.52 86 180 Reverse
1.50 41 76 2.80 41 143 Speed Limit 1 0.76 87 39 3.54 87 180 Over Travel
1.48 42 76 2.82 42 144 Proportional Reduce 0.75 88 38 3.55 88 181 Over Travel
1.47 43 75 2.83 43 145 Proportional Reduce 0.73 89 37 3.57 89 182 Over Travel
1.45 44 74 2.85 44 145 Proportional Reduce 0.72 90 37 3.58 90 183 Over Travel
1.43 45 73 2.87 45 146 Proportional Reduce
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Section 9.1 Typical Memory Map for Dual Motor Proportioning Controls
E2 Func No. HS Traction Control Access By Restrictions
No. Function
0 1 1 MPH Scaling HS or PC None
1 2 2 Creep HS or PC None
2 3 3 Controlled Acceleration HS or PC None
3 4 4 Armature Current Limit HS or PC None
4 5 5 Plug Current Limit HS or PC None
5 6 6 1A Dropout HS or PC None
6 7 7 Minimum Field Current HS or PC None
7 8 8 Maximum Field Current HS or PC None
8 9 9 Regen Current Limit HS or PC None
9 10 10 Regen & Plug Max Fld Current HS or PC None
10 11 11 Speed Limit 1 HS or PC None
11 12 12 Speed Limit 2 HS or PC None
12 13 13 Speed Limit 3 and VMM HS or PC None
13 14 14 IR Compensation HS or PC None
14 15 15 Battery Volts Select HS or PC None
15 16 16 Pedal Position Plug HS or PC None
16 17 17 Card Type Select HS or PC None
17 18 18 Seat Time Delay HS or PC None
18 19 19 HM (Tens/Units) HS or PC None
19 20 20 HM (Thou/Hun) HS or PC None
20 21 21 Auto Regen HS or PC None
21 22 22 Mode Reference HS or PC For DD on power up
22 23 23 Field PWM Gain HS or PC None
23 24 24 FW Start HS or PC None
24 25 25 Monitor HS or PC GE Temporary Storage
25 26 26 Ratio HS or PC GE Temporary Storage
26 27 27 HM Minutes HS or PC GE Temporary Storage
27 28 28 Fault Count Pointer HS or PC None
28 29 29 Aux HM (Tens/Ones) Adj HS or PC None
29 30 30 Aux HM (Thou/Hun) Adj HS or PC None
30 31 Aux HM (Tens/Ones) PC Only None
31 32 Aux HM (Thou/Hun) PC Only None
32 33 (18) Stored Status Code #1 PC Only Reset to Zero Only
33 34 BDI 1 PC Only Reset to Zero Only
34 35 Hours (Tens/Ones) 1 PC Only Reset to Zero Only
35 36 Hours (Thou/Hun) 1 PC Only Reset to Zero Only
36 37 (20) Stored Status Code #2 PC Only Reset to Zero Only
37 38 BDI 2 PC Only Reset to Zero Only
38 39 Hours (Tens/Ones) 2 PC Only Reset to Zero Only
39 40 Hours (Thou/Hun) 2 PC Only Reset to Zero Only
40 41 (22) Stored Status Code #3 PC Only Reset to Zero Only
41 42 BDI 3 PC Only Reset to Zero Only
42 43 Hours (Tens/Ones) 3 PC Only Reset to Zero Only
43 44 Hours (Thou/Hun) 3 PC Only Reset to Zero Only
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