GE IC3645SP4U400N3 On-Board Coil Drivers & Internal Coil Suppression, Accelerator Volts Hold Off

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BASIC OPERATION AND FEATURES

SX TRANSISTOR CONTROL

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Section 2.1.7 On-Board Coil Drivers & Internal Coil Suppression

Coil drivers for the LINE and SP contactors

are on-board the control card. These contactors must have coils rated for the vehicle battery volts.

Section 2.2 System Protective Override

Section 2.2.1 Static Return to Off (SRO)

This inherent feature of the control is designed to require the driver to return the directional lever to the neutral position anytime he leaves the vehicle and returns. Additionally, if the seat switch or key switch is opened, the control shuts off and cannot be restarted until the directional lever is returned to neutral. A time delay of approximately 2 seconds is built into the seat switch input to allow momentary opening of the seat switch, if a bump is encountered.

Section 2.2.2 Accelerator Volts Hold Off

This feature checks the voltage level at the accelerator input whenever the key switch or seat switch is activated. If, at start up, the voltage is less than 3.0 volts, the control will not operate. This feature assures that the control is calling for low speed operation at start up.

Section 2.2.3 Pulse Monitor Trip (PMT)

The PMT design contains three features which shut down, or lock out, control operation if a fault conditions occurs that would cause a disruption of normal vehicle operation:

•Look ahead

•Look again

•Automatic look again and reset

The PMT circuit will not allow the control to start under the following conditions:

•The control monitors both armature and field FET's at start-up and during running.

•The control will not allow the line contactor to close at start-up, or will drop it out during running, if either the armature or field FET's are defective, so as to cause uncontrolled truck movement.

Section 2.2.4 Thermal Protector (TP)

This temperature sensitive device is internal to the power transistor (Q1) module. If the transistor's temperature begins to exceed the design limits, the thermal protector will lower the maximum current limit, and maintain the transistors within their temperature limits. Even at a reduced current limit, the vehicle will normally be able to

reach sufficient speed. As the control cools, the thermal protector will automatically reset, returning the control to full power.

Section 2.2.5 Low Voltage

Batteries under load, particularly if undersized or more than 80 percent discharged, will produce low voltages at the control terminals. The SX control is designed for use down to 50 percent of a nominal battery voltage of 36-84 volts, and 75 percent of a nominal battery voltage of 24 volts. Lower battery voltage may cause the control to operate improperly, however, the resulting PMT should open the Line contactor, in the event of a failure.

Section 2.3 Diagnostics

Section 2.3.1 Systems Diagnostics

The control detects the system's present operating status and can be displayed to either the Dash Display or the Handset. There are currently over 70 status codes that are available with SX systems using Traction and Pump controls and Truck Management Module (TMM). Along with the status code display from the TMM, the SX control is capable of reducing the current to the motor, alerting the operator of a critical fault condition.

Section 2.3.2 Status Codes

Section 2.3.2a Standard Status Codes

The SX traction control has over 30 Status Codes that assist the service technician and operator in trouble shooting the vehicle. If mis-operation of the vehicle occurs, a status code will be displayed on the Dash Display for vehicles so equipped, or be available by plugging the Handset into the “y” plug of the logic card.

With the status code number, follow the procedures outlined in DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES to determine the problem and a solution.

Note: The Status Code Instruction Sheets do not claim to cover all possible causes of a display of a "status code ". They do provide instructions for checking the most direct inputs that can cause status codes to appear.

Section 2.3.2.b Stored Status Codes

This feature records the last 16 "Stored Status Codes" that have caused a PMT controller shut down and/or disrupted normal vehicle operation. (PMT type faults are reset by cycling the key switch). These status codes, along with the corresponding BDI and hourmeter readings, can be accessed with the Handset, or by using the RS 232 communications port and dumping the information to a Personal Computer terminal.

January 2000

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Contents Installation and Operation Table of Contents 20-40 41-4546-52 57-62Basic Operation and Features Motor CharacteristicsMore Features with Fewer Components Solid-State ReversingFlexible System Application Slows with the increase of current in the field1.b Creep Speed 1.c Control Acceleration2 Current Limit 3.c Pedal Position Plug Braking6 Steer Pump Contactor Time Delay 4.b Speed Limits4.c Proportional Operation for Dual Motor Vehicles 5 Ramp Operation 5a Ramp StartDiagnostics 1 Systems Diagnostics 7 On-Board Coil Drivers & Internal Coil SuppressionSystem Protective Override 1 Static Return to Off SRO 2 Accelerator Volts Hold Off3.a Maintenance Alert & Speed Limit 4 Battery Discharge Indication BDI3 Hourmeter Readings 4.a Internal Resistance CompensationBasic Operation and Features Argument Outline DRAWINGS, Elementary Drawings and INPUTS/OUTPUTSPart Number Outline SX-3 and SR-3 Package Size Drawings and INPUTS/OUTPUTS DRAWINGS, Elementary Drawings and INPUTS/OUTPUTS Control SectionConnections to Main Plug 23 PIN and Y Plug 12 PIN PINDiagnostic Status Codes High-Level Signals Level H Medium-Power Signals Level MP2.d. High Power Signals Level HP Cable Spacing Guidelines328A1777G1 CleanerReconnect plugs General Troubleshooting Instructions No seat switch or deadman switch Traction Control CodesTraction Status CodeReverse directional switch is closed on Description of Status Cause of Status IndicationDirection selected Start switch fails to closeAccelerator depressed with no KEY Negative Same time Directional switches are closed atBoth the forward and reverse Start switch closed on power up after Initial key switch closureDischarged battery Forward direction Motor field current is high on start upReverse direction Motor field current is too high during Volts DC Power supply is less than 10 voltsRun mode Traction Controller Slave/auxiliary control Transistor over temperature Open thermal protector TP orMotor armature offset voltage is too LowArmature transistor did not turn off ProperlyLook Ahead test for A2 volts less Than 12% of battery voltsArmature transistor did not turn on Contactor closes Motor field current is too low duringCapacitor volts are low before the line Line driver input P2-17 is less Controller motor current sensorInput too low during running Description Armature current exceeds Armature transistor limitVerify connection between the master control P21 Traction Status Code Symptom Temperature TMM Status CodesSteer Plug P5 pump is shorted to positive Plug P8 pump is shorted to positive Corrective Actions TROUBLE-SHOOTING Diagram YES Possible Cause SymptomPump Transistor is over temperature Open thermal protector TP1 orNo power to pump motor Pump Controller motor currentSensor input is missing Control rangePower Transistor Q1 did not Power Transistor Q1 did not turn onTurn off properly With no pump contactor, controlCapacitor volts are low after the line Contactor closesCheck Controller motor currentSensor input voltage polarity Battery voltage is less than Voltage at capacitor 1C is less than VoltsTMM7A 3 TMM Pump Control Connections TMM7A Outline DrawingsAdjustable Features START-UP Display SequenceRemarks Accessing Stored Status Codes With GE HandsetAction Function Function 10 Field Current for Regen Battery Volts Battery volts Set unitsInternal Resistance Compensation Function 16 Stall Trip Point with % ON-TIME PushFunction 26 Base Ratio Function 19 Maintenance Code Tens and Units Hours SETFunction 25 Monitor Function 28 Stored Status Code Count Pointer Push Function 49 Mode 1 Field Weakening Start PushFunction 51 Mode 1 MAX Armature % on Function 52 Mode 2 Armature Controlled Acceleration Function 55 Mode 2 MAX Armature % onFunction 57 Mode 3 Field Weakening Start Function 59 Mode 3 MAX Armature % onSummary of Current Limit Adjustments Field CurrentFunction 16 Speed / Torque Compensation Function Current LimitFunction 14 not Applicable Speed / Torque Compensation Table Voltage Setting Function 48 Mode 1 Controlled Acceleration PushFunction 49 Mode 1 Speed Limit 2 SL2 Push Function 50 Mode 1 Speed Limit 3 SL3Function 53 Mode 2 Speed Limit 2 SL2 Function 54 Mode 2 Speed Limit 3 SL3Function 55 not Applicable Function 59 not ApplicableDash Displays ApplicationStandard Dash Displays ConnectionsStart-Up Display Sequence Outline DrawingsOperation Turn Angle Potentiometer InstallationSetup Degree Potentiometer for Steer Angle Input Degree Potentiometer Left Right Restrictions Function RS-232 Memory MAP TablesTraction Control Reset to Zero Only Stored Status Code #5 Reset to Zero Only Stored Status Code #6Reset to Zero Only HoursTens/Ones Reset to Zero Only HoursThou/HunReset to Zero Only Stored Status Code #16 Reset to Zero Only Dash Display CA-1 Dash Display FWS-1None Dash Display Ratio2-1 None
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