ADJUSTABLE FEATURES

SX TRANSISTOR CONTROLS

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Section 6. SX FAMILY GE HANDSET INSTRUCTIONS

Section 6.1 General Features

The GE Handset is a multi-functional tool to be used with the LX, ZX, and SX Series GE solid-state controls. The Handset consists of a Light Emitting Diode (LED) display and a keyboard for data entry.

START-UP DISPLAY SEQUENCE

Key Switch On

Verify Each LED Segment

8 8 8 8

Note: The Handset is the same for all GE controls, however, the cable will change between some control types.

Section 6.2 Purpose / Setup Functions

The purpose of the Handset is to allow authorized personnel to perform the following functions of the SX family of Controls:

Monitor existing system fault codes

Monitor intermittent random fault codes

Monitor battery state of charge on systems with BDI

Monitor hourmeter reading

If Maintenance Code

Is Active

Display Code "-99"

For Four Seconds and

Activate Speed Limit

(if selected)

If Maintenance Code

Is Not Active

Monitor or adjust the following control functions:

Creep speed

Armature Controlled Acceleration and 1A Time

Regenerative Braking Current Limit and Disable

Armature and Field Current Limit

Plugging Distance (Current)

Pedal Position Plug Range or Disable

1A Drop Out Current or Disable

Speed Limit Points

Truck Management Fault Speed Limit

Internal Resistance Compensation for Battery

State of Charge Indication

Battery Voltage ( 36/48 volts is auto ranging )

Selection of Card Operation Type.

Warning: Before connecting or disconnecting the Handset tool, turn off the key switch, unplug the battery and jack up the drive wheels of the vehicle.

At the transistor control traction card, unplug the "Y plug" if the dash display is in use, and plug in the Handset to the plug location "Y" on the control card. After installing the Handset tool, plug the battery in and turn the key switch on. The following is the start-up display sequence that will occur:

BDI Display or

 

Diagnostics Override

Blank Display

 

 

With Fault

(no BDI used)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Run Mode

 

 

 

 

 

BDI Display or

 

Diagnostics Override

Blank Display

 

 

With Fault

(no BDI used)

 

 

 

Key Switch

Off

Display Traction Hourmeter

For Four Seconds

Display Pump Hourmeter

For Four Seconds

NOTE: The vehicle can be operated with the Handset connected, however, the adjustment knob must be set fully clockwise to insure the control operates at top speed.

Warning: Before making any adjustments to the control, you must consult the operating and maintenance instructions supplied by the vehicle manufacturer. Failure to follow proper set up instructions could result in mis- operation or damage to the control system.

January 2000

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GE IC3645SR4U404N2, IC3645SP4U400N3 operation manual Adjustable Features, START-UP Display Sequence