Caterpillar NOL10NV Lift Trucks Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

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Operation & Maintenance Manual NOL10N NOL10NF NOL10NV

MCFE Hefbrugweg 77, 1332 AM Almere, The Netherlands

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Copyright © 2007 MCFE. All rights reserved.

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EN 07/2009

1. Truck .................................................................................... 3 2. Safety instructions ............................................................... 4 3. Operating environment ........................................................ 7 4. Operating devices ................................................................ 9 5. Driving instructions ............................................................ 19 6. Load handling .................................................................... 21 7. Batteries ............................................................................ 24 8. Maintenance ...................................................................... 27 9. Service ............................................................................... 29 10. Transportation and storage ................................................ 33 11. Troubleshooting ................................................................. 34 12. Technical specifications ..................................................... 36

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1. Truck General Information Warehouse trucks are designed and manufactured to lift and transport materials indoors. Please read this manual before operating or performing maintenance on the truck. After reading this manual, store it in a safe, dry place for later use.

The truck conforms to the EN 1726-1 standard, ensuring its safety according to the EU machine directive 2006/42/EC. The most important regulations and guidelines are mentioned in these instructions. As regulations vary from country to country, we expect you to familiarize yourself with the regulations and standards valid in your country.

For further information on trucks or training, please contact our sales organization.

A truck may cause serious accidents unless you are sufficiently familiar with its operation and unless you know its operating and maintenance instructions. To order more copies of the instruction book, contact your dealer.

Electromagnetic compatibility The truck conforms to the EN 12895 standard, ensuring its safety according to the EMC directive 2004/108/EC. The truck is designed for light and heavy industry use (EN 50081-1 and EN 50082-2).

WARNING! Do not make any modifications to the electric devices in the truck without the manufacturer's expressed permission. Modifications to electric devices may affect the electromagnetic compatibility and, therefore, reduce operational safety.

Delivery Before shipping, each truck is inspected carefully to make sure that the truck you receive is flawless and fully equipped. Nevertheless, check the truck immediately after receiving it for any damages that may have occurred during shipping.

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2. Safety instructions Instructions for site supervision • • •

Familiarise yourself with the operating instructions and their contents Train the operator on the use, safety and maintenance aspects of the truck Control that the operating and maintenance instructions, and safety regulations are observed

Occupational safety • • • • • • •

Keep the truck clean and in good working order. Carry out the daily and weekly maintenance checks in accordance with the maintenance instructions and schedule to avoid faults and operational errors.

If you notice any faults or deficiencies that may effect the safe operation of the truck, take the truck out of operation until the faults or deficiencies have been remedied In the event of a malfunction, switch off the power and notify the site supervision.

Do not repair anything on the truck without the permission from the site supervision When using the truck, you are responsible for both your own and your environment's safety Immediately notify the site supervision of any accidents or injuries. In such a case, leave the truck at the place of the accident The truck can only be used for purposes corresponding with its equipment. Intended use, see Chapter 4.

Truck operator Requirements: • • • • •

At least 18 years old Sufficient physical (e.g. good hearing and sight) and mental abilities for operating the truck without risks Appropriately trained; familiar with operating, safety and maintenance instructions Has written permission from the site supervision to operate the truck Knows and masters the drive and operational features of the truck.

Emergency procedures If the truck falls over, hold onto the steering wheel and warn others. Beware of spilling battery acid. If the machine malfunctions, brake and switch off the power. The truck must not be used again, until a person authorised by the supervisor has repaired the truck.

In case of fire, press the emergency stop button, disconnect the recharging plug and warn others.

Noise The average noise level (LpA) to which the driver may be subjected has been measured at the driver’s ear as per standards EN 12053:2001 and EN ISO 4871. The measured values are listed in Chapter 12, Technical Specifications, section 8.4 in this manual.

NOTE Higher sound pressure levels may occur during the truck’s operation, caused by different method of operation, environmental effects and other sources of noise.

Vibration The level of vibration to which the driver is subjected (aw,z ) has been measured as per standard EN 13059:2002.

The measured values are listed in Chapter 12, Technical Specifications, section 8.4 in this manual.

Work at dangerous premises A standard truck may not be used in an explosive atmosphere. There are specially manufactured trucks for such premises. Contact your truck dealer for a specially designed and equipped trucks for hazardous conditions.

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Repairs and structural modifications Do not modify the truck without the manufacturer's express permission. Do not add or remove, weld or bend any parts, as the modifications could affect the operation of the truck and might weaken its construction.

NOTE Only in the event that the truck manufacturer is no longer in business and there is no successor in the interest to the business, the user may arrange for a modification or alteration to a powered industrial truck, provided, however, that the user shall: • • • •

arrange for the modification or alteration to be designed, tested and implemented by an engineer(s) expert in industrial trucks and their safety; maintain a permanent record of the design, test(s) and implementation of the modification or alteration; approve and make appropriate changes to the capacity plate(s), decals, tags and instruction handbook; affix a permanent and readily visible label to the truck stating the manner in which the truck has been modified or altered together with the date of the modification or alteration, and the name and address of the organization that accomplished the tasks.

Overhead guard and load support (applies only to trucks with mast) Trucks driven sitting or standing that are capable of lifting a load higher than 1.8 m must be equipped with an overhead guard. Modifications to the overhead guard that could possibly weaken its structure are not allowed. If it is possible for objects to fall through the openings in the overhead guard, the size of the openings must be reduced. Trucks used for transporting small objects or unstable loads must be equipped with a load support.

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Legend for warning symbols attached to the truck and used in this manual Note! A truck may cause serious accidents unless you are sufficiently familiar with its operation and unless you know its operating and maintenance instructions.

For more information, see the truck manual.

Familiarise yourself with the truck manual and its contents before operating or servicing the truck.

Do not touch moving parts.

Do not use the truck to lift persons.

Do not walk or stand underneath the truck's raised forks.

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3. Operating environment General Information Use the truck in dry, indoor facilities with substantially firm, smooth, level and prepared surfaces according to standard DIN 15185-1. The truck may be continuously operated at a temperature of +5...+25°C and for short periods at a temperature of 0...+45°C. The recommended humidity is 30...95% (non-condensing). If the operating temperatures differ from those mentioned above, contact your truck dealer and acquire a truck specifically designed for cold and freezing or extremely high temperatures. A special machine for freezing conditions can be used in temperatures down to -35°C. A special machine for hot conditions can be continuously used in temperatures up to + 45 °C. This truck conforms to the requirements of the EU machine safety directive (2006/42/EC) and thus has the CE marking.

Never use the truck: • • • • • • • • •

To transport or lift people At premises with risk of fire (ATEX premises) In explosive atmospheres At premises with insufficient floor load capacity If it is damaged As a mounting surface As an access board or a ladder To tow another truck Under the influence of intoxicating substances.

Free space Make sure that the truck has sufficient moving space with respect to overhead structures. Before driving through aisles or door openings, ensure that there is enough space for the truck, the load and yourself.

NOTE Always drive at a safe distance from the edge of loading platforms or bridges.

Bearing capacity of the floor Make sure that the combined weight of the truck and the load does not exceed the bearing capacity of the floor.

Using elevators You need a permission from the site supervision to use an elevator to transport the truck between floors. Make sure that the combined weight of the truck, the load and yourself does not exceed the maximum load capacity of the elevator. Always drive the truck into elevators and any other narrow spaces with the load in front.

NOTE Do not let other people enter the elevator while driving the truck in or out. The parking brake of the truck must be engaged and power switched off before the elevator starts moving.

Driving on ramps You need a permission from the site supervision to drive on a slope or ramp. The inclination of the ramp should not exceed the measured values listed in Chapter 12, Technical Specifications, section 5.7 in this manual. We recommend using warning signs in places where this is exceeded.

NOTE All truck types are not suitable for driving on ramps. Make sure that the truck you are using is suitable for this purpose.

WARNING!

Driving trucks with a gradeability of 0% is forbidden on the ramp. RISK OF OVERTURNING!

Observe extreme caution when driving on a ramp. When the truck is loaded, travel with the load pointing uphill.

To ensure steerability and braking, the grip of the ramp must be equivalent to a standard floor.

NOTE Do not turn the steering wheel abruptly on a ramp; the truck might overturn.

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Driving on loading bridges Always check the bearing capacity and the fastening of the bridge before loading or unloading. If you need to drive the truck onto another vehicle, ensure that the vehicle cannot move during this procedure. Do not drive to the edges of a loading bridge because there is always the risk of overturning.

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4. Operating devices Identification plates on the truck

Type plate.

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The truck's type plate is marked with:

Manufacturer Truck type Year of manufacture Serial number Truck weight in operating condition without battery or accessories Battery minimum weight Battery terminal voltage Truck's nominal lifting capacity CE mark.

Check that the plates are legible and securely attached.

Capacity plate. The capacity plate states the maximum lifting capacity at the maximum lifting height, and the lifting height with the nominal lifting capacity. In addition, the plate states the load centre distance for the relevant lifting capacity.

WARNING! Do not overload!

Capacity plate for accessories. Detachable accessories affect the truck’s lifting capacity. If the truck is used with detachable accessories, corresponding capacity plates must be attached to the truck.

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Operating devices

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Safety pedal (1) Control panel (2) Controls on the side of the truck (3) Controls in the backrest (4). Available for order picker trucks equipped with extra lift.

Safety pedal To operate the truck, first press the safety pedal down to the drive position.

NOTE The truck cannot be driven unless the safety pedal is pressed down.

Brakes Operating brake.

The truck is equipped with a regenerative motor braking system, which decelerates the truck and recharges the battery in the following cases: • •

When you change the driving direction When you release the accelerator.

NOTE

Practice braking with and without load in a safe area before you start working with the truck.

Parking brake. The parking brake is a magnetic brake, which switches on automatically when you lift your foot from the safety pedal. The truck will stop abruptly if you release the safety pedal during high travelling speed.

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CAUTION!

While the truck is moving, use the parking brake for emergency braking only. Note that releasing the safety pedal makes the truck uncontrollable and can cause the drive wheel to wear unevenly.

Control panel

Emergency stop button (1). Disconnect the truck's power supply by pressing the emergency stop button.

Release the button by turning it clockwise. Use the emergency stop button in the following cases: • •

if there is a short circuit or other electrical malfunction, e.g. the pump motor will not stop running or if an accident happens.

Start button / Key switch (2). The Start button switches on the truck's electrical system. The PIN code menu appears on the display.

A key switch is an optional accessory. The key switch switches on the truck's electrical system.

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0 = Power off (power may be still connected to certain electronic devices) 1 = Power on

Display control keys (3). Enter the PIN code.

Display (4). See detailed description of the display below.

Steering wheel (5). The truck is equipped with an electronic steering system; see section "Electronic Steering System" in Chapter 5.

Accelerator (6). Use the accelerator with your right hand. The more you turn the accelerator, the higher the speed. The accelerator returns automatically to the central position when it is released. Brake smoothly by moving the accelerator to the opposite direction. The controls on the side of the the truck can be used to move the truck slowly forward or backward (pedestrian mode).

NOTE Handle the accelerator gently.

Lift button (7). Press button to lift forks. Available for order picker trucks equipped with extra lift. Also controls on the backrest and the side of the truck can be used to lift forks (pedestrian mode).

Lower button (8). Press button to lower forks. Available for order picker trucks equipped with extra lift. Also controls on the backrest and the side of the truck can be used to lower forks (pedestrian mode).

Horn (9). Press the button to give an audible warning signal.

Lever for lifting and lowering the operator's platform (10). Use the lever to lift and lower the operator's platform while standing on it.

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NOTE

Lowering is automatically halted when the platform is 200 mm above the floor. To reach the floor level, release the lever and use it again to lower the platform to the floor level.

Controls on the side of the truck can be used to lift and lower the the operator's platform (pedestrian mode).

Display

Keypad.

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Browse up / PIN code 1 (1).

Browse right / PIN code 2 (2).

Browse down / PIN code 3 (3).

Browse left / PIN code 4 (4).

Exit/Esc (5).

Enter (6).

Warning light (7).

• red indicates alarm • yellow indicates warning

NOTE

For more information about alarms and warnings, see the description of the message center below.

Starting the truck. Turn the truck's power on with the Start switch. A PIN code query appears on the truck display. A key switch is available as an optional accessory, removing the need for a PIN code query.

Safety mode. In case of emergency, a truck equipped with a PIN code device can be driven at a slow speed.

The truck will always accept the safety code 1111.

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Main display.

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Alert symbols (1).

Battery charge display (2).

Speed display (3).

Weight display (4).

Available for order picker trucks equipped with extra lift.

Performance mode selection (5).

Information menu (6).

Travel direction display (7).

Crawling mode symbol (8).

For more information about alarms and warnings, see the description of the message center below.

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Basic hierarchy of the display

0,0 km/h

0,0 km/h 1200 kg

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MESSAGE CENTER

Menu

Display

Description

MESSAGE CENTER (Press "ESC") 0,0 km/h

1200 kg

Message center 1/2

Basic information about the truck's status: Warning

Last warning message (e.g.

Incorrect start)

Alarm

Last alarm message (e.g. Main contactor)

Message center 2/2

Basic information about the truck's status continues: Hours

Operational hours

Version

Software version

Setting

Description

MAIN MENU

Menu MAIN MENU

0,0 km/h

1200 kg

Main menu

Main menu / General settings

General settings

List of operator adjustable settings for the display

Alarm log

List of alarms

Language

English / Finnish / French / German / Italian / Portuguese / Spanish / Swedish

Sound Effects OFF/ON Contrast

Display contrast setting 0-14 (default 13)

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Menu

Main menu

Main menu / Alarm log

Setting

Description

Steering Centering

OFF/ON, automatically center the steering wheel when the truck is started

General settings

List of operator adjustable settings for the display

Alarm log

List of alarms

Traction

Log for traction system related alarms

Pump

Log for hydraulic system related alarms

Steering

Log for steering system related alarms

Main menu / Alarm log / Message Traction Code

Authentic alarm code xxx (0-255)

Count

Counter for alarm occurrances (max 255)

Hours

Operational hours

Main menu / Alarm log / Message Pump Code

Alarm message Authentic alarm code xxx (0-255)

Count

Counter for alarm occurrances (max 255)

Hours

Operational hours

Main menu / Alarm log / Message Steering Code

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Alarm message

Alarm message Authentic alarm code xxx (0-255)

Count

Counter for alarm occurrances (max 255)

Hours

Operational hours

PERFORMANCE MODES

Menu

Setting

Description

PERFORMANCE MODES 0,0 km/h

1200 kg

Performance modes

Preset 1, standard settings

Preset 2, faster settings

Preset 3, slower settings

Custom settings, operator defined settings

Performance modes / Custom settings

Speed forward

Maximum speed to the truck's frame direction

Speed backward

Maximum speed to the forks direction

Acceleration

Acceleration time of the truck

Release braking

Level of release braking

Inverse braking

Level of inverse braking

Throttle curve Sensitivity of the accelerator Steering sensitivity

Sensitivity of the steering

Speed pedestrian

Maximum speed in pedestrian mode

Pedestrian braking

Level of braking in pedestrian mode

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Controls on the backrest and the side of the truck

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Lever for moving the truck forward and backward (1). Use the lever to move the truck forward and backward when you are standing outside the operator's platform (pedestrian mode). Make sure that the drive wheel is straight before moving the truck.

Lever for lifting and lowering the operator's platform (2). Use the lever to lift and lower the operator's platform while standing either on or outside it (pedestrian mode). Available for order picker trucks without extra lift.

Lever for lifting and lowering the forks (3). Use the lever to lift and lower the forks while standing either on or outside the operator's platform (pedestrian mode). Available for order picker trucks equipped with extra lift.

Lift button (4). Press button to lift forks. Available for order picker trucks equipped with extra lift.

Lower button (5). Press button to lower forks. Available for order picker trucks equipped with extra lift.

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5. Driving instructions Daily checks before operation Carry out the daily maintenance check before using the truck. Neglecting daily maintenance may decrease the safety and reliability of the truck. Notify the site supervision immediately if you notice an error or deficiency during the check.

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Check the truck externally to see that there are no oil leaks.

Check all wheels for damage or wear.

Check the level of battery fluid in each battery cell. Top up with battery water if needed. The fluid surface should be about 15 mm above the plates. (Does not apply to maintenance-free batteries.)

Check the gearbox for leaks. Also check the hydraulic pipes, hoses and connectors. No leaks or damage should be found.

Switch on the power and test the operation of the hydraulic functions by raising and lowering the forks.

Check the operation of the accelerator and steering by driving slowly forward and backward.

Also check the operation of the other electrical functions.

Check that the batteries are charged and locked in place.

Check the operation of the horn.

Check that the safety pedal and parking brake function properly.

Check that the emergency stop operates properly.

Check the fastenings of the lifting chain (does not apply to pallet trucks).

Before you start • • • •

Make sure that the daily maintenance has been carried out.

Switch the power on.

Grip the steering wheel knob with your left hand and the control panel handle with your right hand. Use the accelerator and hydraulic controls with your right hand.

Take a position where your foot is on the safety pedal.

Driving • • • • •

Press the safety pedal down to move the truck.

Press the accelerator lightly; the parking brake is automatically released and the truck starts moving.

To brake, reverse the accelerator.

Steer the truck smoothly because abrupt movements of the steering wheel may cause a dangerous situation, especially when driving at high speeds.

Anticipate possibly dangerous situations so that you can avoid risks of accident or injury.

NOTE

Due to safety reasons, the truck may be adjusted to travel slower to the direction of the forks.

Electronic steering system The truck is equipped with a fully electronic steering system. The steering wheel movement is transmitted without a mechanical connection to the steering motor that controls the drive wheel.

Turning of the drive wheel is not restricted. When starting off, make sure that the truck moves in the desired travelling direction.

NOTE Do not turn the steering wheel unnecessarily when the truck is not moving.

Safety The steering system performs a self-test every time the truck's power is turned on. The test lasts for less than a second, after which the truck is ready for operation.

If a fault is detected, the steering system's control unit stops the truck and engages the magnetic brake.

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Malfunctions in the steering system are reported on the truck's display. If there is a malfunction notification on the display, the truck cannot be operated.

NOTE In case of malfunction, turn off power. Wait for three seconds before turning the power back on. If the malfunction persists, contact service personnel.

General driving instructions Practice steering and controlling the truck carefully in a safe area.

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Drive slowly at intersections and when turning.

Handle the truck responsibly and always keep it under control.

Avoid sudden starts and stops.

Steer and brake smoothly.

Decrease the speed if the floor is slippery, e.g. because of humidity.

Take great care when driving on a slanted surface.

Do not drive over any loose objects on the floor.

Keep the load lowered and, if possible, tilted backwards.

Do not lift the load except when stacking (this does not apply to trucks designed to be driven with the load raised).

Always drive with the lift cabin lowered when not operating within the aisles (applies only to order picker trucks).

When driving, keep the load lowered and, if possible, tilted backwards. Do not lift the load except when stacking.

This does not apply to trucks designed to be driven with the load raised.

Be especially careful • • •

when there are other people or objects in the working area. when the load reduces visibility. when driving in narrow aisles. Make sure that there is enough space for the truck and the load.

Driving position Always drive the truck from the operator's position, foot on the safety pedal. Keep your left hand on the steering wheel and the right on the control panel handle. When driving, always keep your body completely within the outlines of the truck. Make your driving position ergonomic; adjust the arm rest correctly (if available).

Speed Control the speed according to the situation. Take into consideration the load, visibility, people in the working area and the working environment. Slow down at cross aisles and whenever vision is obstructed. If the visibility is inadequate, use an assistant to help guide you.

Uncontrolled acceleration or braking, excessive speed at turning points, and fast and sudden turning may overturn the load and cause an accident. In all conditions, drive the truck at a speed that enables you to stop it safely.

Parking Park the truck in a reserved parking place. When you park the truck, the forks must be in the down position.

Ensure that the truck cannot move by itself or that an inexperienced person cannot start driving it at any circumstances.

NOTE Never park or stack goods in front of fire doors, fire extinguishers, emergency exits and the like. Do not park on a slanted surface.

Traffic rules Maintain good visibility in the driving direction and keep sufficient safety distances. Follow traffic regulations and speed limits. Do not drive the truck outside a private area without an order or permission from the site supervision.

Outside a private area, the truck is subject to general traffic rules and regulations. If a door opening is so narrow that two trucks cannot possibly pass through it at the same time, drive in the middle of the opening. When two trucks meet in a narrow or cross aisle, the loaded truck has the right of way.

NOTE When driving, you should sound the horn when necessary to warn others in the same area.

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6. Load handling Only transport a load when it has been loaded safely.

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Always drive the truck with its forks lowered.

When the load is raised, steer and brake carefully.

If the truck has side stabilizers, use them when loading and unloading. Raise them when driving.

Do not let anyone, under any circumstances, walk or stand under the forks.

Never place any part of your body between the mast structures or any moving parts of the truck.

When carrying a load larger than the outlines of the truck, take into account the extra space it requires.

Only handle undamaged loads.

Place the load correctly.

When driving the truck on slopes and ramps, • observe extreme caution.

• Keep the forks and load down.

• Drive straight with the load pointing uphill.

• Drive at a low speed and anticipate other traffic.

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Do not overload.

Lifting capacity The lifting capacity of the truck is printed on the capacity plate. Obey the maximum values for load weight and load center information in the different loading situations. Take into account the effect of any attachments on the lifting capacity.

WARNING! Do not exceed the truck's maximum loading capacity under any circumstances, because there is always a risk of overturning.

Pallet handling (pallet trucks) To load: • • •

Drive towards the pallet with the forks lowered.

Move forward until the forks are completely under the pallet.

Raise the pallet so that it is clearly above the floor level.

To unload: • • •

Stop the truck.

Lower the forks so that they disengage.

Reverse from the unloading location.

Two-pallet handling (double stackers) To load: • • • • • •

Drive towards the first pallet with the forks and fork arms lowered.

Move forward until the forks are completely under the pallet.

Raise the pallet so that it is clearly above the second pallet.

Drive towards the second pallet with the fork arms lowered.

Move forward until the fork arms are completely under the pallet.

Raise the pallet so that it is clearly above the floor level.

To unload: • •

Stop the truck.

Lower the fork arms so that they disengage.

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• • •

Reverse from the unloading location.

Lower the forks so that they disengage.

Reverse from the unloading location.

NOTE

Double stackers can be used for moving one or two pallets. Maximum capacity for moving only one pallet is 1600 kg. Maximum capacity for moving two pallets is 1000 kg on forks and 1000 kg on fork arms.

WARNING!

Do not overload under any circumstances!

WARNING!

Observe extreme caution when handling two pallets.

WARNING!

Do not drive fast speed or long distances with a pallet on the raised forks.

Stacking and unloading (stackers) To stack: • • • • • •

Drive towards the shelf or stacking level with the load lowered.

Lower the side stabilizers (if available).

Raise the load so that it is clearly above the stacking height or shelf level. Note the height of the upper horizontal beam of the shelf.

Move forward until the forks and load are on top of the shelf.

Lower the forks so that they disengage, and then reverse from the stacking location. Make sure that the forks are clear of both the stacking level and the pallet. Lower them to the driving position.

Raise the side stabilizers (if available).

To unload: • • • • • • •

Drive towards the shelf or stacking level with the forks lowered.

Lower the side stabilizers (if available).

Raise the forks high enough so that they can freely go underneath the pallet when you drive forward.

Move forward until the pallet is completely on top of the forks.

Raise the load so that it is clearly above the stacking height or shelf level. Note the height of the upper horizontal beam of the shelf.

Reverse from the stacking location so that the load can be freely lowered. Lower the forks.

Raise the side stabilizers (if available).

NOTE

The maximum lifting height has been limited to 1800 mm when driving the truck on the platform with the side guards unfolded. To lift above the limit, fold the side guards to the rest position.

Stacking and unloading (reach trucks) To stack: • • • • •

Drive towards the shelf or stacking level with the load lowered and the forks tilted upwards.

Straighten the forks to a level position.

Raise the load so that it is clearly above the stacking height or shelf level. Note the height of the upper horizontal beam of the shelf.

Move the mast forward until the forks and load are on top of the shelf.

Lower the forks so that they disengage, and then pull in the mast and reverse from the stacking location.

Make sure that the forks are clear of both the stacking level and the pallet. Tilt the forks upwards and lower them to the driving position.

To unload: • • • •

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Drive towards the shelf or stacking level with the forks lowered and the forks tilted upwards.

Straighten the forks to a level position.

Raise the forks high enough so that they can freely go underneath the pallet when you drive forward.

Move the mast forward until the pallet is completely on top of the forks.

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Raise the load so that it is clearly above the stacking height or shelf level. Note the height of the upper horizontal beam of the shelf.

Pull in the mast and reverse from the stacking location so that the load can be freely lowered. After lowering the forks, tilt them upwards.

NOTE

Tilt and reach functions are available in reach trucks only.

Collecting (order picker trucks) • •

Use the lifting and lowering lever to set a suitable collecting height.

Place the load so that its weight is distributed evenly on the forks.

WARNING!

Observe extreme caution when collecting items.

Handling of broken pallets

WARNING!

A broken pallet or an unstable load must never be left on a shelf or stack, but must always be removed.

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7. Batteries Only appointed and trained personnel may replace and recharge batteries. Individuals maintaining batteries must have sufficient protective clothing and eye gear.

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Do not handle naked flame in the vicinity of batteries because of a risk of explosion.

Do not smoke when working with batteries.

Do not leave tools or other metal implements on top of the battery. Sparking or a short-circuit may cause the battery to explode.

When batteries are recharged, the cell plugs must be closed firmly to prevent splashing of battery fluid.

Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; avoid getting it on the skin or in the eyes. Battery fluid develops an explosive gas at the end phase of recharging. Therefore, make sure that the battery has sufficient ventilation (this does not apply to maintenance-free batteries).

Always perform a complete battery charging, as repeated partial charging may reduce the battery life.

Recharging the battery Make sure that the charger is the appropriate model and that the battery has sufficient ventilation.

The truck is equipped with a removable recharging plug.

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3.

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5.

6.

Park the truck in a reserved recharging place.

Switch off the power from the truck.

Make sure that the charger has been switched off.

Open the battery cover (1).

Remove the recharging plug (2) and connect it to the charger.

Switch on the charger.

After recharging 1.

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3.

4.

5.

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Switch off the charger.

Disconnect the recharging plug from the charger. Grab the handle; do not pull the cables.

Check the battery according to the battery manufacturer's maintenance instructions.

Fasten the recharging plug.

Close the battery cover.

WARNING!

When closing the cover, do not hold the cover from the sides to avoid injury to your fingers.

NOTE

If welding needs to be performed on the truck body, do the following before welding: • •

Disconnect the battery.

Disconnect the plugs of the electronic devices.

Measuring the battery's specific gravity

Measure the specific gravity of the battery according to the manufacturer's instructions. The specific gravity of a fully charged battery is 1.28 to 1.30 at +30°C. The gravity is • • • •

1.24 when the battery is 3/4 charged.

1.20 when the battery is 1/2 charged.

1.16 when the battery is 1/4 charged.

1.15 when the battery is empty. Charge the battery immediately.

Replacing the battery Replace the battery according to the manufacturer's instructions. When reinstalling batteries, use the appropriate tools for moving, connecting and fastening the battery securely. Do not keep the tools and other metal implements on top of uncovered batteries.

When replacing the battery, use one with similar dimensions and weight so that the stability or braking properties of the truck do not decrease. The minimum weight of the battery is indicated on the identification plate of the truck.

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When you use a lifting device for lifting the battery, place a non-conductive plate on top of the battery to avoid the risk of a short circuit. This is not necessary if the lifting device has sufficient insulation and is equipped with a distributor or if the pole shoes and cells are fully protected.

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3.

4.

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9.

Open the battery cover.

Remove the recharging plug.

Turn the locking device anticlockwise to release the latch (1).

Lift the latch up (2).

Replace the battery (3).

Insert a new battery.

Attach the latch and turn the locking device clockwise to lock the latch.

Fasten the recharging plug.

Close the battery cover.

WARNING!

When closing the cover, do not hold the cover from the sides to avoid injury to your fingers.

Acquiring a new battery When acquiring a battery for the truck, take the following sections of standard EN 1175-1 into consideration: • •

5.1 Traction batteries (includes the requirements for the protective cover of the battery case, ventilation and interior surface treatment) 7.4 Minimum markings (includes the requirements for the truck battery plate).

The battery plate should give at least the following information: • • • • • •

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Manufacturer Type Serial number Nominal voltage Capacity (Ah / 5h) Service weight.

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8. Maintenance Only adequately trained truck operators and servicemen are allowed to carry out the daily and weekly check-up.

The terms of the warranty prescribe appropriate maintenance of the truck. All spare parts must be original ones.

Safety instructions for maintenance • • • • • • • • • •

Keep the service area clean. Oil, grease, and water make the floor slippery.

Remove all rings, watches and other metal jewellery. If a metal object gets into contact with an electrically conductive part, a short-circuit or burn may result.

Switch off the truck's power before opening the cover of the motor or the electrical system.

Release the hydraulic pressure before opening the system.

Dismount the seat for the duration of service work (applies only to sit-on trucks).

Do not use your hands to check for oil leaks.

Remember that the surfaces of the hydraulic system and the motors may be hot.

Only use clean oil in the hydraulic system.

When welding, always disconnect the battery and the electronic devices. Remove paint from a 10 cm radius from the welding point to avoid creating toxic gases during welding.

The truck must always be supported on jacks if someone needs to work underneath it.

WARNING!

Do not make any alterations or repairs that can weaken the truck’s structure or endanger safety.

Daily checks • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Check the truck externally to see that there are no oil leaks.

Check all wheels for damage or wear.

Check the battery fluid in each battery cell. Top up with battery water if needed. The fluid surface should be about 15 mm above the plates. (Does not apply to maintenance-free batteries.)

Check the gearbox for leaks. Also check the hydraulic pipes, hoses and connectors. No leaks or damage should be found.

Switch on the power and test the operation of the lifting hydraulics by raising and lowering the forks.

Check the operation of the accelerator and steering by driving slowly forward and backward.

Check also the operation of the other electrical functions.

Check that the batteries are charged and locked in place.

Check the operation of the horn.

Check that the emergency stop operates properly.

Check that the safety button works.

Check that the operating brake and the parking brake functions properly.

Check the fastenings of the lifting chain (does not apply to pallet trucks).

Weekly maintenance • • • • • • • •

Check and clean the battery cable fastenings.

Ensure that the air holes of the battery cell plugs are not plugged up (does not apply to maintenance-free batteries).

Clean the batteries with a dry rag.

Check that the hydraulic system has no leaks.

Check the hydraulic oil level in the oil tank. Add if necessary.

Check that all the screws, nuts, and pipe connections are tight.

Check that the fastening bolts of the driving wheel are tight.

Check that the machine plates and labels are fastened securely and are fully legible.

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• • •

Clean the truck if necessary.

Check the length of the lifting chains. When the carriages are level with the mast, the chains should be slightly loose. Adjust if necessary. (Does not apply to pallet trucks.)

Apply a thin layer of lubrication on the mast's guide surfaces.

NOTE

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Do not let water onto the electrical devices.

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9. Service Only adequately trained people are allowed to carry out service operations. The terms of the warranty prescribe appropriate maintenance of the truck. All spare parts must be original ones.

It is recommended that you sign a maintenance agreement with the truck dealer, who can also supply spare parts. Only professional service ensures long-term, trouble-free truck operation. Service program monitoring becomes easier if you enter the service dates in a service logbook. Contact our service organisation or your truck dealer for qualified, authorised and efficient maintenance service.

Semi-annual inspection service (or 600 h) Check and, if necessary, adjust or repair: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Contactors, switches, solenoids and their cables.

Operation of the accelerator.

Operation of the hydraulic valve.

Condition of the forks.

Clean and lubricate the lifting chains and check for stretch.

Attachment of the cylinders and the locking of the settings.

Driving, steering, and pump motors. Clean the dust.

Operation of the hydraulics and pressure limit valves.

Wear of the drive wheel. The wheels should be changed at the latest when 10 mm of the tread is left.

Lifting chain wheels and chain guards.

Driver's cabinet.

Battery locking mechanism.

Oil filter.

Fastening of the gearbox.

Air gap of the parking brake.

Annual maintenance (or 1200 h) Change the following once a year: • •

Hydraulic oil Transmission oil.

Monthly lubrication The truck's lubricating points should be lubricated once a month: • •

Transmission (1) Reach carriage (2) (applies only to reach trucks).

Lubricant recommendation Hydraulic oil ISO VG 32 In cold storage: ISO VG 15 In hot temperatures: ISO VG 46

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Filling hole (1) for hydraulic oil.

Opening the covers.

1.

2.

3.

Remove the equipment cases (1).

Open the locking screw (2).

Remove the machinery cover (3).

Transmission oil: SAE 80W/90, API: GL-4 Fill to the volume of 1.5 l.

Lubricating grease: NLGI No. 2, containing molybdenumdisulphide.

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In cold storage: NLGI No. 1 or No. 0

Fuses 0F2

1A

Measuring circuit fuses (3)

1F1, 1F2

10A

Start circuit fuses (3)

8F1

10A

Control circuit fuses (3)

12F1, 12F2

10A

Accessory fuses (3)

13F1, 13F2

10A

Accessory fuses (3)

3F1

50A

Steering motor fuse (2)

5F1

425A

Drive and pump motor fuse (1)

Maintenance of the electronic steering system The system has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible. The semi-annual maintenance check (or 600 h) includes the fastening of the steering control unit terminals.

NOTE The steering control unit is adjusted at the factory. An authorised service person can adjust the steering, e.g. the relation between the movement of the steering wheel and the drive wheel, if necessary.

Ordering spare parts When ordering spare parts, always contact your dealer or the maintenance centre. Only use original spare parts.

To ensure that you receive the correct parts, include the following information in the order: • • • • •

Truck type Serial number of the truck Order number of the part Name of the part Number of parts ordered

The truck's type and serial number are listed on the front page of the manual or on the identification plate of the truck. The order number and name of the parts are listed on the spare part pages of the manual supplied with the truck.

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Hazardous waste and disposal Hydraulic and transmission oil and batteries are hazardous waste that must be disposed of accordingly. The truck itself is not hazardous waste, and can be recycled.

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489467

10. Transportation and storage Transportation Lifting the truck.

The truck can only be lifted from a marked position. Make sure that the capacity of the lifting device is sufficient.

NOTE If the truck has more than one lifting position, all of the positions must be used during lifting the truck.

Towing the truck.

The truck can only be towed with its drive wheel raised from the floor.

Storage If the truck is not used for a lengthy period of time, it should be stored in a cool (above 0°C) and dry place on an even surface. Before storage, complete the following: • • •

Charge the battery well, and recharge it every 2 or 3 months to prevent damage during storage. At the same time, check the fluid level and add more if necessary.

Change the hydraulic oil if the machine is not used for more than a year.

If the machine is not used for more than a week, support the truck in such a way that the load exerted on the drive wheel becomes lighter.

Returning the truck to operation. If the truck has been stored for several months, it must undergo maintenance as per 600 operational hours. Otherwise normal daily maintenance and inspection are sufficient.

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489468

11. Troubleshooting Only adequately trained people are allowed to carry out service operations. The terms of the warranty prescribe appropriate maintenance of the truck. All spare parts must be original ones.

Symptom

Fault

Action

Truck does not move

Battery connector is unplugged.

Plug in the battery connector.

Battery is empty.

Recharge the battery.

Emergency stop button is activated. Release the emergency stop button.

Key switch is faulty.

Replace the switch.

Contact maintenance personnel.

The drive motor fuse has blown.

Check the connections and cables and replace the fuse.

Contact maintenance personnel.

The start circuit fuse has blown.

Check the connections and cables and replace the fuse.

Contact maintenance personnel.

The switch for the safety pedal is broken.

Contact maintenance personnel.

The accelerator is faulty.

Contact maintenance personnel.

Brake does not work properly The accelerator is faulty or settings have changed.

Contact maintenance personnel.

Lift pump does not run

The pump motor fuse or control circuit fuse has blown.

Check the connections and cables and replace the fuse.

Contact maintenance personnel.

Lifting functions improperly

Overload.

Reduce the load.

Battery is empty.

Recharge the battery.

Not enough oil in tank.

Add oil.

Oil leak.

Check the joints and seals.

Contact maintenance personnel.

Pump is faulty.

Contact maintenance personnel.

Dirt or wear in valves.

Contact maintenance personnel.

Charger is incorrectly connected.

Check the connection.

Charger fuse has blown or main voltage is missing.

Check the connections and cables and replace the fuse.

Contact maintenance personnel

Battery cell’s water level or specific gravity is low.

Check the cell voltages and specific gravity. Add water and/or acid when necessary. See section "Recharging the Battery" in Chapter 7.

Battery does not charge

Steering does not function

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The steering motor fuse has blown. Check the connections and cables and replace the fuse.

Contact maintenance personnel.

Symptom

Fault

Action

The steering control circuit fuse has Check the connections and cables and blown. replace the fuse.

Contact maintenance personnel.

Short voltage break (less than 5 seconds).

Switch off the power and wait at least 5 seconds, then switch the power back on.

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4.11

Initial lift

h9 [mm]

-

750

-

4.14

Height of the driver's platform

h12 [mm]

1150

1150

1150

4.15

Fork height, fully lowered

h13 [mm]

80

80

90

4.19

Overall length

l1 [mm] 2795

2795

2765

4.20

Powerhead length (to fork face)

l2 [mm] 1645

1645

1615

4.21

Chassis (overall width)

b1/b2 [mm]

800

800

1200

4.22

Fork dimensions (thickness/width/length)

s/e/l [mm]

40/120/1150

40/120/1150

60/165/1150

4.25

Outside width over forks

b5 [mm]

540

540

490-850

4.31

Ground clearance

m1 [mm]

30

30

30

4.32

Ground clearance, center of wheelbase (forks lowered)

m2 [mm]

25

25

25

4.34

Working aisle width Ast / Ast3, pallet 800x1200, lengthwise (fork length 1150mm)

Ast [mm]

3153 / 3095

3153 / 3095

3124 / 3065

4.35

Turning radius (forks lowered)

Wa [mm]

1530*

1530*

1525*

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PERFORMANCE

5.1

Travel speed, laden / unladen

[km/h]

9 ***

9 ***

9 ***

5.2

Lifting speed, laden / unladen

[m/s]

0.14/ 0.19

0.14/ 0.19

0.14/ 0.19

5.3

Lowering speed, laden / unladen

[m/s]

0.15/ 0.26

0.15/ 0.26

0.15/ 0.26

5.7

Gradeability, laden / unladen

[%]

5/15

5/15

5/15

5.10

Service brake

Magn. brake

Magn. brake

Magn. brake

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MOTORS

6.1

Drive motor S2 60 min

[kW]

2.2

2.2

2.2

6.2

Lift motor S3 15%

[kW]

3.0

3.0

3.0

6.4

Battery voltage / capacity (min-max)

[V/Ah]

24/375-465

24/375-465

24/375-465

6.5

Battery weight (min. - max.)

[kg]

280/360

280/360

280/360

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MISCELLANEOUS

8.1

Speed control type

Stepless

Stepless

Stepless

8.4** Level of noise at the ear level of the driver according to EN 12 053:2001 and EN ISO 4871 in work LpA

[dB (A)]

61

61

61

Level of noise at the ear level of the driver according to EN 12 053:2001 and EN ISO 4871, drive/lift/idle LpA

[dB (A)]

70/68/49

70/68/49

70/68/49

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2

1,0

1,0

1,0

2

< 2,5

< 2,5

< 2,5

Whole-body vibration according to EN [m/s ] 13 059:2002 Hand-arm vibration according to EN 13 059:2002.

[m/s ]

* Depending on fork length. ** Uncertainty of 4 dB(A) in section 8.4. *** Travel speed to the direction of the forks may be adjusted slower than announced.

Manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes.

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Working aisle width (mm)1000 kg. 1000 kg with extra lift Pallet size

Handling

Ast, Fork length Ast 3, Fork 800 mm length800 mm

Ast 3, Fork length 1150 mm

Ast 3, Fork length 1550 mm

800 x 1200

lengthwise

3153

3095

3095

3445

800 x 1200

Crosswise

2867

2695

3045

3445

1000 x 1200

Crosswise

3041

2895

3045

3445

1000 kg with adjustable fork width Pallet size

Handling

Ast, Fork length Ast 3, Fork 800 mm length800 mm

Ast 3, Fork length 1150 mm

Ast 3, Fork length 1550 mm

800 x 1200

lengthwise

3124

3065

3065

3415

800 x 1200

Crosswise

2841

2665

3015

3415

1000 x 1200

Crosswise

3014

2865

3015

3415

Ast = Wa+R+a, Ast3 = Wa+x+l6+a, a = 200mm

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Alarm specification NSV12N(I),NSV16N(I) Node Code_all Combi ac master 0 Combi ac master 8 Combi ac master 13 Combi ac master 17 Combi ac master 18 Combi ac master 19 Combi ac master 30 Combi ac master 31 Combi ac master 37 Combi ac master 38 Combi ac master 53 Combi ac master 60 Combi ac master 62 Combi ac master 65 Combi ac master 66 Combi ac master 74 Combi ac master 75 Combi ac master 76 Combi ac master 78 Combi ac master 79 Combi ac master 80 Combi ac master 82 Combi ac master 86 Combi ac master 217 Combi ac master 218 Combi ac master 219 Combi ac master 220 Combi ac master 221 Combi ac master 222 Combi ac master 223 Combi ac master 224 Combi ac master 225 Combi ac master 226

Alarm displayed on console comments " NONE " " WATCHDOG " " EEPROM KO " "LOGIC FAILURE #3" "LOGIC FAILURE #2" "LOGIC FAILURE #1" " VMN LOW " " VMN HIGH " "CONTACTOR CLOSED" " CONTACTOR OPEN " " STBY I HIGH " "CAPACITOR CHARGE" " TH. PROTECTION " "MOTOR TEMPERAT. " " BATTERY LOW " " DRIVER SHORTED " "CONTACTOR DRIVER" " COIL SHORTED " " VACC NOT OK " "INCORRECT START " " FORW + BACK " " ENCODER ERROR " " PEDAL WIRE KO " "ENC CAN KO" *NSR12/16/20N only "EPS REDUCTION" in case of eps reduction for low temperature "ANGLE NOT VALID" if eps don't send a valid angle value "MOT TH SENS. KO" "LOAD SENS NOT OK" "EPS RELE OPEN" "SAFETY FEEDBACK" "WAITING FOR NODE" "CAN ENC KO DISP" "VACC OUT OF RANGE"

Warning x

x x x

x x

x x x x x

Stored To not display x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

CODE ON MDI_CAN NONE 02A08 02A71 02A17 02A55 02A54 02A72 NOT DEFINED 02A75 02A77 02A53 02A60 02A62 02A65 NONE 02A74 02A75 02A76 02A78 02A79 02A80 02A82 02A86 NOT DEFINED 02A97 02A95 02A90 02A50 02A94 02A91 02A68 02A93 02A85

Node Code_all Combi ac master 228 Combi ac master 229 Combi ac master 231 Combi ac master 232 Combi ac master 233 Combi ac master 236 Combi ac master 237 Combi ac master 239 Combi ac master 240 Combi ac master 246 Combi ac master 247 Combi ac master 248 Combi ac master 249 Combi ac master 250 Combi ac master 251 Combi ac master 253 Combi ac master 254 Combi ac slave 0 Combi ac slave 1 Combi ac slave 2 Combi ac slave 8 Combi ac slave 13 Combi ac slave 19 Combi ac slave 28 Combi ac slave 29 Combi ac slave 52 Combi ac slave 56 Combi ac slave 64 Combi ac slave 227 Combi ac slave 228 Combi ac slave 229 Combi ac slave 230 Combi ac slave 231 Combi ac slave 232 Combi ac slave 233

Alarm displayed on console comments "TILLER OPEN" "POS AUX SHORT" "COIL SHORT HW KO" "WRONG SETPOINT" "POWER MOS SHORT" "CURRENT GAIN" "ANALOG INPUT" "PUMP WARNING" "HARDWARE FAULT" "AUX DRIV. OPEN" "DATA ACQUISITION" "NO CAN MSG. N." "CHECK UP NEEDED" "THERMIC SENS KO" "WRONG SET BAT." "SLIP PROFILE" "AUX DRIV. SHRT." " " NONE "CHOPPER RUNNING " "NO COMMUNICATION" " WATCHDOG " " EEPROM KO " "LOGIC FAILURE #1" " PUMP VMN LOW " " PUMP VMN HIGH " " PUMP I=0 EVER " "PUMP STBY I HIGH" "PUMP TEMPERATURE" "ENC CAN KO" *NSR12/16/20N only "ACC OUT OF RANGE" *NSR12/16/20N only "WRONG ZERO" "OUT. MISMATCH" "SAFETY FEED" "WRONG SETPOINT" "RESET ENCODER"

Warning x

x x x x

x x x

x x x

x

Stored To not display x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

x x x x x x x x x x x x

CODE ON MDI_CAN 02A51 02A86 02A76 02A78 02A89 02A92 02A96 NOT DEFINED NOT DEFINED NOT DEFINED NONE 02A67 02A99 02A61 NOT DEFINED 02A99 NOT DEFINED NONE NONE NONE 05A08 05A13 05A19 05A28 05A29 05A52 05A56 05A64 05A70 05A80 05A67 05A53 05A54 05A56 05A57

Node Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Combi ac slave Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0

Code_all 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 0 1 2 13 16 17 18 19 32 48 61 65 70 71

Alarm displayed on console "INPUT MISMATCH" "HW FAULT VALVE" "HARDWARE FAULT" "MASTER REDUCTION" "LIFT+LOWER" "PUMP INC START" "PUMP VACC NOT OK" " NO ENC PULSES" "CURR. SENS. LOW" "EEP CHECKSUM" "RAM WARNING" "WAITING FOR TRAC" "EVP DRIVER KO" "EVP DRIV SHORTED" "ANALOG INPUT" "NO CAN MSG. 02" "CAN BUS KO DISP" "PUMP MOTOR TEMPERAT" "VALVE CONT. DRV." "VALVE DRV. SHORT" "VALVE COIL SHOR." " " NONE "CHOPPER RUNNING " "NO COMMUNICATION" " EEPROM KO " "LOGIC FAILURE #4" "LOGIC FAILURE #3" "LOGIC FAILURE #2" "LOGIC FAILURE #1" "VMN NOT OK" "MAIN CONT. OPEN " "HIGH TEMPERATURE" "MOTOR TEMPERAT. " " HIGH CURRENT " "POWER FAILURE #3"

comments

Warning

x x x x

x

x

x x x

x

Stored To not display x x x

x x x x x x x x x x x x x

x x x x x x x x x

x

CODE ON MDI_CAN 05A58 05A81 05A83 05A84 05A86 05A90 05A89 05A69 05A91 05A87 05A88 05A94 05A92 05A93 05A97 05A99 05A71 05A85 05A95 05A96 05A98 NONE NONE NONE 06A08 06A15 06A14 06A13 06A12 06A09 06A20 06A10 06A48 06A01 06A04

Node Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Eps_ac0 Can_encoder Can_encoder Can_encoder Mdi can

Code_all 72 73 83 85 216 217 218 219 220 222 223 225 226 227 237 238 239 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 8 248 249 241

Alarm displayed on console "POWER FAILURE #2" "POWER FAILURE #1" "BAD ENCODER SIGN" " STEER HAZARD " "MICRO SLAVE #8" "MICRO SLAVE #3" "CLOCK PAL NOT OK" "STEPPER NOT MISM" "MOTOR LOCKED" "FB POT LOCKED" "JERKING FB" "CURRENT GAIN" "NO SYNC" "SLAVE COM. ERROR" "WAITING DATA" "EPS NOT ALIGNED" "WAITING FOR TRAC" "ENCODER ERROR" "Q LINE SENSOR KO" "D LINE SENSOR KO" "GAIN EEPROM KO" "DATA ACQUISITION" "MICRO SLAVE KO" "CAN BUS KO" "S.P. OUT OF RANGE" "F.B POT OUT OF RANGE" "MICRO SLAVE" "KM OPEN" "KS OPEN" "MK CLOSED" "KS CLOSED" " WATCHDOG " " ANALOG INPUT " " CAN BUS KO " " CAN BUS KO"

comments can be activated only if feedbak device is @ level=3

Warning

x

can be activated only if system config is @ level=0

x x x x can be activated only if system config is @ level=0 can be activated only if system config is @ level=0

(*) eps_ac0 safety contactor opened

x x x(*)

Stored To not display x x x x x x x x x x x x x

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

x x x

CODE ON MDI_CAN 06A03 06A02 06A23 NONE 06A52 06A51 06A44 06A50 06A49 06A47 06A46 06A43 06A42 06A41 NONE NONE NONE 06A25 06A07 06A06 06A27 06A11 06A24 06A28 06A22 06A23 06A21 06A19 06A18 06A17 06A16 NOT DEFINED NOT DEFINED NOT DEFINED 16A06

Parameter explanations for the EPS Main menu: Parameter change SPEED LIMIT This parameter controls the scaling factor between the steering wheel and steering motor, when the steering wheel is turned fast. Value range setting: 0: Slow 9: Fastest AUX FUNCTION #3 This parameter controls the steering speed reduction, compared to the travel speed of the truck, when the steering wheel is turned fast. Value range setting: 0: Not active.

9: Full steering speed reduction.

SENSITIVITY This parameter controls the steering ratio between the steering wheel and traction wheel turning. Value range setting: 0: Slow.

9: Fastest.

AUX FUNCTION #2 This parameter controls the steering speed reduction, compared to the travel speed of the truck, when the steering wheel is turned slowly. Value range setting: 0: Not active.

9: Full steering speed reduction.

CREEP SPEED This parameter controls to provide an increased torque when the steering wheel is turned slowly. It is used to compensate for the drop in V/f (flux) when the frequency applied to the motor is low. Value range setting: 0: No torque compensation.

9: Strong torque compensation.

KP This parameter controls the accuracy of the steering. Value range setting: 0: Not accurate.

9: Very accurate “but very busy” all the time.

POS. ACCURACY This parameter controls the position accuracy of the steering. Value range setting: 0: Not accurate.

9: Very accurate “but busy” all the time.

DYNAM NUMB SPEED This parameter controls the Dynamic numbness vs. the steering Error.

This function applies a linear correspondence between the steering motor speed and the angle error between the actual commanded position and the latest steady state position of the steered wheel. This parameter sets the percentage of the full steering motor speed, when the full Dynamic Numbness is achieved; when the angle between the actual commanded position and the latest steady is less than 40% of the “DYNAM NUMB ANGLE” setting, the full Dynamic numbness vs. the Steering Error is applied and the steering speed is clamped to the DYNAM NUMB SPEED percentage below. Value range setting: 0: At full Dynamic Numbness, the steering motor (speed) frequency is locked to 40% 1: At full Dynamic Numbness, the steering motor (speed) frequency is locked to 46% 2: At full Dynamic Numbness, the steering motor (speed) frequency is locked to 53% 9: At full Dynamic Numbness, the steering motor (speed) frequency is locked to 100% Each step increases the value by 6,6%.

DYNAM NUMB ANG This parameter controls the Dynamic numbness vs. The Steering Error.

This function applies a linear correspondence between the steering motor speed and the angle error between the actual commanded position and the latest steady state position of the steered wheel: when this angle error is wider than the angle specified with this setting, there will be no lock on the steering motor speed; when angle error is smaller than the 40% of the angle specified with this setting, the maximum Numbness will be applied.

This parameter sets the angle, between the commanded position and the latest steady state position, at which the steering speed gets its maximum value. Value range setting: 0: No Numbness if the angle between steering wheel and latest steady state is higher than 5 ° 1: No Numbness if the angle between steering wheel and latest steady state is higher than 11° 2: No Numbness if the angle between steering wheel and latest steady state is

higher than 17° 9: No Numbness if the angle between steering wheel and latest steady state is higher than 60° Each step increases the value by 6,6%.

COMPENSATION This parameter controls the stator flux compensation. The ideal motor control provides a constant flux value for each working frequency. While CREEP SPEED provides low frequency feed forward flux compensation, COMPENSATION produces a feedback flux compensation effect. Factory default value is “2”.Do not change the default value!

1ST ANGLE COURSE This parameter controls in large steps the steered wheel maximum angle adjustment clockwise, with increasing feedback signal. This parameter is used to regulate the 360 degree steer angle in the specified direction matching the maximum steering wheel movement. Value range setting: 0: is for the smallest maximum steer angle.

9: is for the largest maximum steer angle.

Intermediate levels are for proportionally increasing angle.

2ND ANGLE COURSE This parameter controls in large steps the steered wheel maximum angle adjustment anti-clockwise, with decreasing feedback signal. This parameter is used to regulate the 360 degree steer angle in the specified direction matching the maximum steering wheel movement. Value range setting: 0: is for the smallest maximum steer angle.

9: is for the largest maximum steer angle.

Intermediate levels are for proportionally increasing angle.

AUXILIARY TIME This parameter defines the time after the steering wheel is released and the standstill torque is for the motor is applied. Value range setting: 0: Shortest time.

9: Longest time.

ANTIROLLBACK This parameter defines the value of stand still torque when the tiller arm is released. The stand still torque is used to neutralize the elastic tire effect, which attempts to move the steering motor back in the direction from which it

came. This parameter is specified as a percentage of the maximum current.

Value range setting: 0 – 100% LAG FB REGULAT. This parameter controls the smooth movement of the low pass filter to the next commanded position. The derivate contribute generates dither that is possible to reduce by increasing this adjustment. Obviously this adjustment influences the stability of the closed loop and so different setting must be empirically tried to avoid oscillation. Value range setting: 0: is for the smallest low pass filter.

9: is for the largest low pass filter.

Intermediate levels are for proportionally increasing filtering.

LEAD FB REGULAT. This parameter controls the derivative (D) contribute of a PD (position feed back system) control law. It is useful to neutralize the overshoot of the pursuiting. By increasing this parameter the steering motor will break in advance in respect to the commanded position and so avoiding overcoming the commanded position and making gradually approached.

Value range setting: 0: is for the smallest derivative contributes.

9: is for the largest derivative contributes.

Intermediate levels are for proportionally increasing derivative contributes.

Config Menu: Set options HOUR COUNTER This parameter controls how the operating times counter in the electric power steering controller (EPS) is activated.

RUNNING: Counts operating time for this controller (i.e. the effective operating time) KEY ON: Counts operating time constantly while the main key switch is turned on.

Note that both controllers in the truck have an individual operating time counter.

The value of these counters can be read with the console.

MICRO CHECK This parameter controls to inhibit the operation of the supervisor microprocessor and to allow the system to run with only the main microprocessor. This operating mode does not allow the supervisor –

controlled safety switch to close. Therefore, traction is disabled.

ABSENT: Inhibit supervisor microprocessor functions (Not in use!).

PRESENT: Enable diagnostic interaction between the main and supervisor microprocessors.

Factory default is “PRESENT”. Do not change the default value!

ENCODER CONTROL This parameter is not used in this application. Factory default value is “OFF”. Do not change the default value!

FEEDBACK DEVICE This parameter controls what kind of feed back device is used.

Factory default value is “OP #4”.Do not change the default value!

AUTOCENTERING This parameter controls the automatic steering centring at key-on. Value range setting: ON: The steering centring is activated at key-on.

OFF: The steering centring is not activated at key-on.

RECOVERY AT REST This parameter controls the steering recovery at rest, which is not used in this application. Factory default is “OFF”. Do not change the default value!

AUX FUNCTION 1 This parameter sets the steering mode after the feedback signals has reached the final position. The steering motor is turned on when a travel demand is active.

Factory default setting is “0”. Do not change the default value!

DIAG MOTOR TEMP This parameter controls the steering motor overheating alarm ( MOTOR TEMPERAT) enabling or disabling. ON: the detection of the alarm. OFF: Disables the detection of the alarm. Factory default setting is “ON”. Do not change the default value!

SUBMENU: SET MODEL

SYSTEM CONFIG

This parameter controls how this system is set up. Factory default setting is “0”, which means that this is a closed loop mode specification. The stepper motor is used as a tachogenerator to supply the wished steering motor speed.

This setting specifies that the feed back sensors are present.

The “FEEDBACK” device option specifies which kind of feedback sensor is adopted.

AUTO REQ TYPE This parameter controls the type of automatic request. The standard version has no automatic function so this setting is not effective. Factory setting is “0”. Do not change the default value!

CONNECTED TO Use this parameter to select the controller to access with the console. You can access any controller that is connected to the CAN bus. If there is a CAN BUS KO alarm active, you cannot select another controller. In this case, you must connect the console directly to the controller you wish to access.

In normal circumstances, you can choose the controller from the following options: 2: Traction motor controller 5: Pump motor controller 6: Electric power steering controller 10: Encoder card MODEL TYPE This parameter is not in use. Factory default setting is “0”. Do not change the default value!

SUBMENU: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT #01 This parameter supports the acquisition of the stator motor resistance and the current amplifier gain. Factory default setting is “0”. Do not change the default value!

SET CURRENT This parameter is related to ADJUSTMENT #01 and SET CURRENT. Factory default setting is “0”. Do not change the default value!

ADJUSTMENT #02

This parameter is related to ADJUSTMENT #01 and SET CURRENT. This parameter has been calibrated and set by the manufacturer of the controller. Do not change the default value!

ADJUSTMENT #03 This parameter is related to ADJUSTMENT #02. The parameter has been calibrated and set by the manufacturer of the controller. Do not change the default value!

ADJUSTMENT #04 This parameter is related to ADJUSTMENT #03. The parameter has been calibrated and set by the manufacturer of the controller. Do not change the default value!

SET BATTERY TYPE This parameter sets the nominal battery voltage, which is 24V for this application.

SET SAT. FREQ. This parameter defines the frequency from which the constant voltage weakening region begin and where the constant flux region will end. Factory default setting is “90 Hz”. Do not change the default value!

OVERSAT FREQ. This parameter sets the maximum frequency for over saturation. A motor used for power steering does need to work in the weakening region. Therefore, setting this parameter to 0 is not recommended, as this would produce a square wave and could generate unwanted noise. Factory default setting is “1 Hz”. Do not change the default value!

MAXIMUM SLIP This parameter controls the slip, which is difference between the turning speed of the steering motor and the frequency applied to it. Factory default setting is “5,00 Hz”. Do not change the default value!

AUX VOLTAGE #1 This parameter controls the self-acquired offset value of the stepper motor in the steering wheel. This voltage is auto required the first time the EPS is switched on and corresponds to the voltage level (so called D line) XA3A pin 9 when the

steering is at stand still. The default value is 2.500mV. Do not change the default value!

AUX VOLTAGE #2 This parameter controls the self-acquired offset value of the stepper motor in the steering wheel. This voltage is auto required the first time the EPS is switched on and corresponds to the voltage level (so called Q line) XA3A pin 8 when the steering is at stand still. The default value is 2.500mV. Do not change the default value!

NO LOAD CURRENT This parameter controls to exit the weakening region when the current in the motor increases a lot to respect the lightened current and to correctly handle the modulation flux mode, saving energy when low steering torque is required.

Factory default value is “24A”. Do not change the default value!

ZERO SP POT This parameter controls the adjustment of self acquire the voltages from the stepper motor, when the steering wheel is turned so that the traction wheel is in straight ahead position.

SET 0-POS. Although ZERO SP POT was acquired, it is possible that the traction wheel is not straight ahead position yet. This offset can be compensated through this adjustment. This setting may be rolled up or down in 5mV steps.

SET STEER 180 It must be set to the FEEDBACK ENC value corresponding to a perfectly straight-ahead steered wheel inside the second and third quadrant (i.e. it must be set to the value of FEEDBACK ENC for a steered wheel that is straight ahead around the 180 degrees WHEEL ANGLE position). The steered wheel will be positioned to SET STEER 180 when an AUTC is demanded (in the second and third quadrant and for any application without electrical angle limitation).

SET STEER 180 may be rolled up or down in 5 mV steps. 0mV is the default value.

SET ENC AT 180 This adjustment is used to acquire the encoder counting corresponding to a partial steered wheel revolution (about a half) occurring between two falling

edges of the straight ahead sensor: the first falling edge occurs on incidence of the first iron plate limit; the second falling edge occurs on incidence of the second iron plate limit. It is an important setting for applications without steered wheel angle limitation. Procedure for SET ENC AT 180 consists of collecting the encoder counting corresponding to that half steered wheel revolution on the tester reading ENC COUNT AT 180. To do that two ways are available: autoteaching and manual teaching.

Autoteaching procedure automatically saves the new ENC COUNT AT 180 on SET ENC AT 180; manual teaching procedures asks the ENC COUNT AT 180 being manually saved on SET ENC AT 180.

SET ENC AT 360 This adjustment is used to acquire the encoder counting corresponding to a full steered wheel revolution. It is an important setting especially for applications without steered wheel angle limitation. Procedure for SET ENC AT 360 consists of collecting the encoder counting corresponding to a full steered wheel revolution on the tester reading ENC COUNT AT 360. To do that three ways are available: autoteaching, manual teaching and SET ENC AT 360 manual setting.

Autoteaching procedure automatically saves the new ENC COUNT AT 360 on SET ENC AT 360; manual teaching asks the ENC COUNT AT 360 being manually saved on SET ENC AT 360; SET ENC AT 360 manual setting consists of writing directly the SET ENC AT 360 value in EEPROM.

SUBMENU: SPECIAL ADJUST SET TEMPERATURE This parameter has been calibrated and set by the manufacturer of the controller.

Do not change the default value!

HIGH ADDRESS This parameter has been calibrated and set by the manufacturer of the controller.

Do not change the default value!

DEBUG OUTPUT This parameter has been calibrated and set by the manufacturer of the controller.

Do not change the default value!

SUBMENU: HARDWARE SETTINGS MAXIMUM CURRENT

This parameter determines the maximum current limit for the steering controller.

Factory default value is “50A”. Do not change the default value!

CAN BUS This parameter defines the presence of the CAN BUS communication network.

When we have a steering controller and a steering motor installed in the vehicle the factory default is “PRESENT”. Do not change the default value!

SET HI RESOL AD When this parameter is set to level “1”, it enables an analogy to digital conversation with high resolution applied to the command point connector XA3A pin 9. Do not change the default value!

AUTOTEACHING This parameter controls the automatic teaching for steering.

Automatic steering teaching is activated on the next start-up.

This option (On/Off) is used to launch the autoteaching procedure. Take care there is not mechanical angle limitation before to turn it on. Then recycle the key and the steering motor starts an automatic sequence to collect the ENC COUNT AT 360 and ENC COUNT AT 180. If the collected couple is consistent ( ENC COUNT AT 180 stays inside the window from 3/8 to 6/8 of ENC COUNT AT 360) they are automatically saved on the settings SET ENC AT 360 and SET ENC AT 180. If the autoteaching procedure successful ends, the display switches from the DATA ACQUISITION alarm to the collected values (in the range 0 to 5Vdc. Left side shows the ENC COUNT AT 360 value; the right side shows the ENC COUNT AT 180 value). If the couple of values is not consistent they were not saved and the display switches cyclically from the collected data to the DATA ACQUISITION inscription.

AUX FUNCTION 11 This parameter defines the steering motor and feedback sensors position on the big mounting plate. See the parameter table for correct setting for each truck model!

CAT RD Technical Specifications

CAT Controller: Software version: From Zapi Serial number:

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS ZAPI COMBIAC

24V ZAPI CombiAC 350/350A ad1s2b_ro042

1/3

Rev. Pvm.

7 27/08/2008

NPR20N / NO20NS / NPS20N

NO10NSPF / NO20NSP / NO10NSF

NOL10N / NOL10NF

Default

Adjustment range

Truck types

NOTE

9

9

9

9

0-9

Pump maximum current, 9 = strongest

PU. ACCELER. DEL

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0,1-

Pump motor acceleration ramp, 0,1 = fastest

PU. DECELER. DEL

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0,1-

Pump motor deceleration ramp. 0,1 = strongest

ACCEL. DELAY PED

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0,1-

Pump motor acceleration ramp from pedestrian buttons, 0,1 = fastests

DECEL. DELAY PED

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0,1-

Pump motor deceleration ramp from pedestrian buttons, 0,1 = fastests

LIFT SPEED

100

100

100

100

10-100%

Lift speed, 100% = fastest

LIFT SPEED PED.

100

100

100

100

10-100%

Lift speed from pedestrian buttons, 100% = fastest

COMPENSATION

10

10

10

10

10-100%

Lift speed compensation with load / no load

HYD SPEED FINE HYDRO COMPENS. 1ST SPEED FINE 1ST SPEED COMP. CUTBACK SPEED

16 10 100 10 100

16 10 100 10 100

16 10 100 10 50

16 10 100 10 100

10-100% 10-100% 10-100% 10-100% 10-100%

MIN EVP

6.3

6.3

6.3

6.3

0-100

MAX EVP

97.6

97.6

67

97.6

0-100

MAIN MENU/ PARAMETER CHANGE: PUMP IMAX

MIN EVP2 -

-

6.2

6.2

0-100

Not in use.

Not in use.

Not in use.

Not in use.

Not in use.

Proportional valve minimum voltage for man lower Proportional valve maximum voltage for man lower Proportional valve minimum voltage for forks lower

CAT RD Technical Specifications

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS ZAPI COMBIAC

2/3

MAX EVP2

Proportional valve maximum voltage for forks lower

6.3 97.6

6.3 97.6

60 6.3 97.6

68.2 6.3 97.6

0-100 0-100 0-100

EVP OPEN DELAY

1

1

1

1

0,1-5

Proportional valve opening valve. 0,1 = fastests

EVP CLOSE DELAY

0.5

0.5

0.1

2

0,1-5

Proportional valve closing ramp. 0,1 = fastests

x

0,1-5

Proportional valve opening valve. 0,1 = fastests Proportional valve closing ramp. 0,1 = fastests

MIN EV1 MAX EV1

EVP2 OPEN DELAY -

-

1 x

0,1-5

1 2

1 2

0.1 1 2

1 2

0,1-5 0,1-5

5

5

5

5

5

EVP2 CLOSE DELAY EV1 OPEN DELAY EV1 CLOSE DELAY CONFIG MENU/ SET MODEL: CONNECTED TO SET OPTIONS: HOUR COUNTER

Not in use.

Not in use.

Not in use.

Not in use.

2 = traction controller, 5 = pump controller, 6 = steering controller, 10 = encoder card

RUNNING

RUNNING

EVP TYPE

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

ANALOG

DIGITAL

Proportional valve output type, analog = proportional, digital = on/off

EV1 TYPE

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

Proportional valve output type, analog = proportional, digital = on/off

SET TEMPERATURE

NONE

NONE

NONE

NONE

Factory setting

AUX OUTPUT #6

7

7

RUNNING

7

RUNNING

3

Factory setting

Output XA1/14 0 = disabled 1 = Drive Forward active 2 = Drive Backward active 3 = Drive Forward OR Backward active 4 = Lift active 5 = Lower active 6 = Lift OR Lower active 7 = Forward OR Backward OR Lift OR Lower active

CAT RD Technical Specifications

AUX OUTPUT #5

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS ZAPI COMBIAC

9

9

9

3/3

9

Output XA1/32 0 = disabled 1 = Drive Forward active 2 = Drive Backward active 3 = Drive Forward OR Backward active 4 = Lift active 5 = Lower active 6 = Lift OR Lower active 7 = Forward OR Backward OR Lift OR Lower active 8 = multipurpose input 1 active / fixed hydraulic speed 9 = Fan control

ADJUSTMENTS: Fans start temperature. 0 = 40 ... 9 = 85ºC. Fans stop when temperature drops 15º below set value

FAN TEMPERATURE

THROTTLE 0 POINT THROTTLE X POINT THROTTLE Y POINT

SPECIAL ADJUST: ADJUSTMENT #01 SET CURRENT AUX OUTPUT #1 AUX OUTPUT #2 HIGH ADDRESS DITTER AMPLITUDE DITTER FREQUENCY

2 -

2 -

0.98 350 A 15 15 0 7 83.3

0.98 350 A 15 15 0 7 83.3

2 9 24 16

2 9 24 16

0.98 350 A 15 15 0 7 83.3

0.98 350 A 15 15 0 7 83.3

Hyd. Lever 0-zone Hyd. Lever X-axis Hyd. Lever Yaxis Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting

CAT RD Technical Specifications CAT Controller: Software version: From Zapi Seral number:

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS STEER CONTROLLER, ZAPI AC-0 EPS 24V ZAPI AC-0 EPS24V 50A EPS RO.90

1/2

Rev. Date

3 5.11.2007

AUX FUNCTION #3

SENSITIVITY

AUX FUNCTION #2

CREEP SPEED KP

POS. ACCURACY

7

6

4

3

2 9

3

7

6

6

3

2 9

3

NSRN

NPS20N NSSN

7

6

4

3

2 9

3

2 9

4

0-9

Steering gear ratio between steering wheel and wheel. 0 = slow, 9 = fast

3

0-9

Steering speed reduction versus truck travel speed, but only when steering wheel is turned slowly. 9 = disabled, 0 = full speed reduction

2

0-9

Steering torque when steering is turned slowly. 0 = no torque compensation, 9 = full torque compensation

9

0-9

Not in use

3

0-9

Defines how much steering can go over when wheel is turned fast to some direction and movement is stopped. 0 = much, 9 = stops fast but steering seeks for position constantly

9

0-9

Truck travel speed from which steering dead band starts to be reduced. 9 = OFF

8

0-9

Defines how big dead angle is for DYNAM NUMB SPEED

2

0-9

Factory setting

9

0-9

Steering angle limitation CW. 9 = 360º steering, 0 = very limited steering

9

0-9

Steering angle limitation CCW. 9 = 360º steering, 0 = very limited steering

8 2

8 2

8 2

8 2

1ST ANGLE COARSE

9

9

9

9

9

5

25 % 9 2

9

5

25 % 9 2

9

5

0-9

Defines how long time steering torque is kept at wheel when steering action is finished

5

25 %

0-100%

25 %

9

0-9

Defines how well small movements of the steering are filtered out

9 2

2

0-9

Not in use

9

5

25 % 9 2

RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT OFF OP #4

OFF OFF 0 ON 0

OFF OP #4

OFF OFF 0 ON 0

OFF OP #4

OFF OFF 0 ON 0

Factor between steering wheel and wheel. Increasing value increases motor rotation speed, but only when steering wheel is turned fast

3

DYNAM NUMB ANG COMPENSATION

AUTOCENTERING RECOVERY AT REST AUX FUNCTION 1 DIAG MOTOR TEMP SET MODEL: SYSTEM CONFIG

Steering speed reduction versus truck travel speed, but only when steering wheel is turned fast. 9 = disabled, 0 = full speed reduction

3

9

ENCODER CONTROL FEEDBACK DEVICE

0-9

2

9

LAG FB REGULAT. LEAD FB REGULAT. SET OPTIONS: HOUR COUNTER MICRO CHECK

6

6

9

ANTIROLLBACK

0-9

7

9

AUXILIARY TIME

7

NOTE

Display Sets

DYNAM NUMB SPEED

2ND ANGLE COARSE

Adjustment range

SPEED LIMIT

Default

MAIN MENU/ PARAMETER CHANGE:

NO20N NO10NPF NO20NP NO10NF NOL10N

NPR20N

TRUCK TYPES:

RUNNING PRESENT

Factory setting Factory setting

OFF

OFF OP #4

Not used in this application

OP #4

1-5

OFF

ON / OFF

OFF OFF 0 ON

OFF 0 ON

ON / OFF

0

0 0

PRODUCT RANGE

Defines how strong torque is kept at wheel when steering action is finished

Steering feedback type Automatic steering wheel centering when truck is started or pedestrian travel is used Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting

CAT RD Technical Specifications AUTO REQ TYPE

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS STEER CONTROLLER, ZAPI AC-0 EPS 0

0

0

0

2/2

0

Factory setting 2 = traction controller, 5 = pump controller, 6 = steering controller, 10 = encoder card

EPS

CONNECTED TO MODEL TYPE ADJUSTMENTS: ADJUSTMENT #01 SET CURRENT ADJUSTMENT #02 ADJUSTMENT #03 ADJUSTMENT #04 SET BATTERY TYPE SET SAT. FREQ. OVERSAT FREQ. MAXIMUM SLIP AUX VOLTAGE #1 AUX VOLTAGE #2 NO LOAD CURRENT ZERO SP POT SET STEER 0-POS. SET STEER 180

EPS x

EPS x

EPS x

EPS x

x

0 0 x x x 24V 90 Hz 1 Hz 5,00 Hz x x 24 A x

0 0 x x x 24V 90 Hz 1 Hz 5,00 Hz x x 24 A x

0 0 x x x 24V 90 Hz 1 Hz 5,00 Hz x x 24 A x

0 0 x x x 24V 90 Hz 1 Hz 5,00 Hz x x 24 A x

0 0 0 90 x x 24V 90Hz 1Hz 5Hz x x 24A x

x x

x x

x x

x x

x x

Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Straight ahead steering position adjustment Factory setting

SET ENC AT 180

x

x

x

x

x

Autoteaching sets this parameter. Value is about 1,6 - 1,7V

SET ENC AT 360 SPECIAL ADJUST: SET TEMPERATURE HIGH ADDRESS DEBUG OUTPUT HARDWARE SETTINGS: MAXIMUM CURRENT CAN BUS SET HI RESOL AD

x

x

x

x

x

Autoteaching sets this parameter. Value is about 3,3 - 3,4V

x 0 15

x 0 15

x 0 15

x 0 15

AUTOTEACHING

0 Factory setting Factory setting

0

50 A 50 A 50 A 50 A PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT 1 1 1 1

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

5

3

5

5

OFF

PRODUCT RANGE

Factory setting

50A PRESENT 1

x

AUX FUNCTION 11

Factory setting

x 0 15

Factory setting Factory setting

ON / OFF

OFF = Automatic teaching for steering disabled. ON = Automatic steer teaching activated on next truck startup.

Defines steering motor and feedback sensors positions

TESTER FUNCTIONS FOR THE EPS STEPPER MOTOR This test is measuring the speed of the stepper motor with sign in the range 0V to ± 5Vdc. ENC COUNT AT 180 This test indicates the value (about half of ENC COUNT AT 360), of the encoder when the wheel is 180deg turned. It is used also during encoder counter teaching procedure.

TRUCK SPEED This test indicates the truck drive speed in percentage of full the full drive speed.

It is used for the DYNAMIC NUMBNESS (the steering sensitivity reduces when the truck speed increases).

SLOPE PEAK This test provides the calculation of the potentiometer output change during 16msec, which means that SLOPE PEAK is max ± 61.

WHEEL ANGLE This test indicates the steering wheel angle in degrees.

HIGH RESOL: AD This test indicates the state when the steering signals are processed automatically with high resolution.

OFF GND = the signals are not processed with high resolution.

ON +VB = the signals are processed with high resolution.

TRUCK MOVING This test indicates the state of travel demand for driving the truck.

OFF GND = the travel demand is not active.

ON +VB = the travel demand is active.

SM ALARM SWITCH This test indicates the state of safety contact belonging to the slave micro processor.

ON GND = the safety contact is closed.

OFF +VB = the safety contact is open.

MM ALARM SWITCH This test indicates the state of safety contact belonging to the main micro processor.

ON GND = the safety contact is closed.

OFF +VB = the safety contact is open.

AUTO IN PROGRESS This test indicates that the EPS is following the manual command.

OFF GND = the EPS is following the manual command.

ON +VB = the EPS has automatic centring in progress.

ACW LIMIT LEVEL This test indicates the maximum angle limitation via the feed back sensors. The steered angle will be limited in COUNTER CLOCK WISE direction.

OFF +12V = the limit is not active.

ON GND = the limit is active.

CW LIMIT LEVEL This test indicates the maximum angle limitation via the feed back sensors. The steered angle will be limited in the other CLOCK WISE direction.

OFF +12V = the limit is not active.

ON GND = the limit is active.

END STROKE ACW

This test indicates the status of swich XA3 A pin2

END STROKE CW This test indicates the status of swich XA3 A pin 3 ENC SPEED This test indicates the speed of the motor, expressed in the same units as the frequency; the information originates from the encoder bearing that is mounted inside the EPS motor. This is just for checking the encoder functionality.

MOTOR CURRENT This test provides in real time the phase motor current A (RMS).

(RMS refers to the method of measuring current).

MOTOR VOLTAGE This test indicates the voltage supplied to the motor by the controller. It is expressed as a percentage of the full voltage (which depends on the battery voltage).

SAT FREQ HZ This test provides the frequency during the constant voltage region.

FREQUENCY This test indicates the frequency of the voltage and current that is supplied from the controller to the EPS motor.

MOTOR TEMPERAT. This test provides the temperature (in °C) measured from an analogue sensor inside the motor. This temperature is used to raise a warning in the console, when the motor overtakes the MOTOR OVERTEMP setting.

The resistance of the thermal sensor is 580 ohm at 20°C. TEMPERATURE This test provides the temperature (in °C) measured from the aluminium heat sink that holds the MOSFET devices.

FEEDBACK ENC. This test provides the voltage value with 2 decimal digits. Measurement (scaled in the range 0 – 5V dc) from the motor encoder.

FEEDBACK SECTOR This test provides the voltage value with 2 decimal digits. It supplies real time information about the sector (quadrant) detected through the steering feed back sensors.

3,13V in the sector from 0 – +90 degrees.

4,39V in the sector from +90 – 180 degrees.

0,62V in the sector from -180 – -90 degrees.

1,88V in the sector from -90 – 0 degrees.

P

M

2007-07-30

1:2

SFS-EN 22768-1 SFS-EN ISO 13920 SFS-EN-25817

HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM NOL10N,NOL10NV

TH82 0707

TH82 0707

CAT RD Technical Specifications

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS ZAPI COMBIAC

CAT 24V Controller ZAPI CombiAC 350/350A Software version ad1m2b ro046 From Zapi serial number

1/4

Rev. date

10 25.2.2011

Truck types NPR20N

NO20NS / NO10NSF

NPS20N

NO10NSPF / NO20NSP

NOL10N

NOL10NF

Default

Adjustment range

1,4 1,6 0,5 0,8

0,1-5 0,1-5 0,1-5 0,1-5

5

0,1-5

1,7 82

0,1-5 10-100%

100

10-100%

70 2 2 3 100 100

10-100% 0,1-5 0,1-5 0,1-5 10-100% 10-100%

71

10-100%

71

10-100%

64 10 100 100 80

10-64Hz 0-30º 10-100% 10-100% 10-100%

1

0-9

0,6 75 1 1 10 1 3

0-10Hz 10-100% 0-9 0-9 0-100Hz 0-9 0-100Hz

1

0-9

Acceleration ramp smoothness with maximum ramp. 0 = no smoothness

1

0-9

Direction change smoothness with maximum load. 0 = no smoothness

MAIN MENU/ PARAMETER CHANGE: DISPLAY SETS ACCELER. DELAY 1,4 RELEASE BRAKING 1,6 TILLER BRAKING 0,5 INVERS. BRAKING 0,8

1,4 1,6 0,5 0,8

1,4 1,6 0,5 0,8

1,4 1,6 0,5 0,8

1,4 1,6 0,5 0,8

1,4 1,6 0,5 0,8

DECEL. BRAKING LOAD ACCEL DEL. LOAD REL BRAKING

2,5 1,7 82

2,5 1,7 82

2,5 1,7 82

2,5 1,7 82

2,5 3 82

2,5 3 82

LOAD TIL BRAKING LOAD INV. BRK. SPEED LIMIT BRK. PEDESTRIAN ACCEL RELEASE BRK PED. MAX SPEED FORW MAX SPEED BACK

100 70 2 2 3 100 100

100 70 2 2 3 100 100

100 70 2 2 3 100 100

100 70 2 2 3 100 100

100 70 2 2 3 100 100

100 70 2 2 3 100 100

MAX SPD LOAD FWD

(70)

(84)

(83)

(75)

(70)

(70)

MAX SPD LOAD REV MAX SPEED PED. PED. STEER ANGLE CUTBACK SPEED 1 HS CUTBACK CURVE CUTBACK

(70) 40 10 100 100 60

(66) 40 10 100 100 60

(83) 40 10 100 100 60

(67) 40 10 30 100 60

(64) 40 10 30 100 60

(64) 40 10 30 100 60

STEER DEAD ANGLE FREQUENCY CREEP MAXIMUM CURRENT ACC SMOOTH INV SMOOTH STOP SMOOTH BRK SMOOTH STOP BRK SMOOTH

1 0,6 75 1 1 10 1 3

1 0,6 75 1 1 10 1 3

1 0,6 75 1 1 10 1 3

1 0,6 75 1 1 10 1 3

1 0,6 75 1 1 10 1 3

1 0,6 75 1 1 10 1 3

LOAD SMOOTH ACC LOAD INV SMOOTH

1 1

1 1

1 1

1 1

1 1

1 1

NOTE

Acceleration ramp. 0,1 = fastest Release braking. 0,1 = strongest Braking ramp when safety pedal is released. 0,1 = strongest Inverse braking. 0,1 = strongest Deceleration ramp when speed is slowed down but not stopped. 0,1 = strongest Acceleration ramp with maximum load. 0,1 = strongest Release braking with maximum load. 0,1 = strongest Braking ramp with maximum load when safety pedal is released. 100 = strongest Inverse braking with maximum load. 0,1 = strongest Deceleration ramp when speed reduction is activated. 0,1 = strongest Pedestrian acceleration ramp. 0,1 = strongest Pedestrian release braking ramp. 0,1 = strongest Maximum speed forward without load. 100% = fastest Maximum speed backward without load. 100% = fastest Maximum speed forward with maximum load. 100% = fastests. Note! Do not exceed marked values for safety reasons Maximum speed backward with maximum load. 100% = fastests. Note! Do not exceed marked values for safety reasons Maximum pedestrian travel speed.

Steering angle when pedestrian travel is allowed Speed reduction 1. 100% = disabled Not used Curve cutback speed. 100% = disabled How straight a head position steering must be to allow full travel speed. 0 = exactly.

0 = 2˚, 1 = 10˚, 2 = 20˚, 3 = 30˚, 4 = 40˚, 5 = 50˚, 6 = 60˚, 7 = 70˚, 8 = 80˚, 9 = 90˚ Truck minimum travel speed Inverter maximum current Acceleration ramp smoothness. 0 = no smoothness Direction change smoothness. 0 = no smoothness Truck travel speed when direction change smoothness ramp is stopped Braking ramp smoothness. 0 = no smoothness Truck travel speed when braking ramp smoothness ramp is stopped

CAT RD Technical Specifications

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS ZAPI COMBIAC

2/4

Truck types

LOAD STOP SMOOTH MAX LOAD WEIGHT

NPR20N

NO20NS / NO10NSF

3 2000

3 1000/2000

SEAT MICRO DELAY

0,8 0

NPS20N

NO10NSPF / NO20NSP

NOL10N

NOL10NF

3 2000

3 1000/2000

3 1000

3 1000

0,8 0

2 0,8 0

0,8 0

0,8 0

-

AUXILIARY TIME AUX FUNCTION #7 SET OPTIONS: TILLER SWITCH HOUR COUNTER BATTERY CHECK STOP ON RAMP AUX OUTPUT #1

0,8 0

HANDLE RUNNING 2 ON BRAKE

HANDLE RUNNING 2 ON BRAKE

HANDLE RUNNING 2 ON BRAKE

HANDLE RUNNING 2 ON BRAKE

HANDLE RUNNING 2 ON BRAKE

DISPLAY QUICK INVERSION SET MOT.TEMPERAT

PRESENT NONE ANALOG

PRESENT NONE ANALOG

PRESENT NONE ANALOG

PRESENT NONE ANALOG

PRESENT PRESENT NONE NONE ANALOG ANALOG

INVERSION MODE LOAD SENSOR

ON PRESENT

ON PRESENT

ON PRESENT

HANDLE RUNNING 2 ON BRAKE

Default

Adjustment range

3

0-100Hz

2000

0-3000

2

0-5s

0,8

0-5s

0

0-9

HANDLE RUNNING 2 ON BRAKE

ON/OFF

PRESENT NONE ANALOG OFF

AUX INPUT #1

AUX INPUT #2 SEAT LEVEL

TRUCK HYD TYPE TRUCK DIRECTION ANG OFFSET AUX FUNCTION #7

0

2

0 1 NONE 0

0

2

0 1 2 0

0

1

0 1 NONE 0

ON ON ON PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT

0

1

1 1 NONE 0

0

level3 1

2 1 2 0

PRESENT

0

0-4

Level3

0-4

2

0-2

0

0-3

0

level3 1

3 1 2 0

1

None, 1, 2

2

0-3

0

0-9

NOTE Truck travel speed when direction change smoothness ramp is stopped with maximum load Maximum load teached value for the load weight display Seat micro delay, for how long time it is possible to drive since seat micro switch is opened.

Brake delay, for how long time truck is held in place with motor until brake is released EMB TIME DELAY, It is the time delay before brake is engaged.

Factory setting Factory setting 0 = disabled, 1 = lift cut out, 2 = travel speed reduction to 2,5 km/h ON = truck stays at ramp OFF = truck does not hold it still at ramp Factory setting Present = display installed. Absent = no display installed. If display is broken, truck can be driven if this is set to absent.

Not in use Factory setting ON = when truck travel speed is changed by steering, if throttle lever passes 0point truck continues to travel. OFF = stops at same situation and throttle lever must be released Present = load sensor installed, absent = no load sensor installed XA1/21input type: 0 = speed reduction 1 = lift disabled 2 = traction disabled 3 = lift and traction disabled 4 = output XA1/32 control + pump running with certain speed / ramp, adjusted by 1st speed fine parameter.

XA1/34 tulon tyyppi Level0 = trac. disabled Level1 = trac. & hud. disabled Level2 = hyd. disabled & speed reduction, adjusted by Cutback speed1 parameter Level3 = adj. Speed reduction, adjusted by Cutback speed1 parameter Seat switch type, 1 = NC, 2 = NO 0 = NPR20N/NO20NS/NO10NSF/NPS20N 1 = NO10NSPF/ NO20NSP 2 =NOL10N 1st hyd config 3 = NOL10NF 2nd hyd config Truck travel direction. 1 = forks => forward. 2 = tractor => forward Display direction arrows None = forward => right, 1 = forward => down, 2 = forward => up EMB TIME DELAY, It is the time delay before brake is engaged.

CAT RD Technical Specifications

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS ZAPI COMBIAC

3/4

Truck types NPR20N

NO20NS / NO10NSF

NPS20N

NO10NSPF / NO20NSP

NOL10N

NOL10NF

2

2

2

2

2

2

24 x x x 9 27 16 5 3 OFF OFF

24 x x x 9 27 16 5 3 OFF OFF

24 x x x 9 27 16 5 3 OFF OFF

24 x x x 9 27 16 5 3 OFF OFF

24 x x x x x x x 9 27 16 5 3 OFF OFF

24 x x x x x x x 9 27 16 5 3 OFF OFF

24 x x x x x x x 9 27 16 5 3 OFF OFF

CHECK UP TYPE MAIN CONT. VOLT AUX OUTPUT VOLT SPECIAL ADJUST: ADJUSTMENT #01 ADJUSTMENT #02 SET CURRENT SET TEMPERATURE HIGH ADDRESS HARDWARE SETTINGS:

0 100 100

0 100 100

0 100 100

0 100 100

0 100 100

0 100 100

0 100 100

Factory setting Factory setting Load weight display minimum load teach-in Load weight display maximum load teach-in Hydraulic minilever teach-in Hydraulic minilever teach-in Hydraulic minilever teach-in Hydraulic minilever teach-in Throttle lever 0-zone Throttle lever X-axis Throttle lever Y-axis BDI minimum adjust BDI maximum adjust Factory setting Maintenance request acknowledge 0 = no maintenance warning, 1= maintenance warning 300h, 2 = maintenance warning 300h, speed reduction 340h, 3 = maintenance warning 300h, speed reduction 340h, truck stop 380h Main contactor voltage Brake voltage

x x 350 x 15

x x 350 x 15

x x 350 x 15

x x 350 x 15

x x 350 x 15

x x 350 x 15

x x 350 x 15

Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting

TOP MAX SPEED

96

130

118

130

96

96

96

Hz

TOP MAX SPEED R COMPENSATION SLIP CONTROL DC-LINK COMPENS. SAT FREQUENCY BRAKING MODUL. MINIMUM VOLTAGE BOOST AT LO FREQ BOOST AT HI FREQ BOOST CORNER FRE

118 ON ON ON 80 80 3,1 30 50 40

130 ON ON ON 80 80 3,1 30 50 40

118 ON ON ON 80 80 3,1 30 50 40

130 ON ON ON 80 80 3,1 30 50 40

85 ON ON ON 80 80 3,1 30 50 40

85 ON ON ON 80 80 3,1 30 50 40

85 ON ON ON 80 80 3 30 50 40

Hz

Default

Adjustment range

NOTE

SET MODEL: CONNECTED TO ADJUSTMENTS: SET BATTERY TYPE ADJUST BATTERY ADJ MIN LOAD ADJ MAX LOAD SET MIN LIFT SET MAX LIFT SET MIN LOWER SET MAX LOWER THROTTLE 0 ZONE THROTTLE X POINT THROTTLE Y POINT BAT. MIN ADJ. BAT. MAX ADJ. LOAD HM FROM MDI CHECK UP DONE

2 = traction controller, 5 = pump controller, 6 = steering controller, 10 = encoder card

2

0 0 0 0

Truck absolute maximum speed to one direction. Depends about TRUCK DIRECTION parameter. All other speeds are % of this.

Truck absolute maximum speed to one direction. Depends about TRUCK DIRECTION parameter. All other speeds are % of this.

Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting

CAT RD Technical Specifications

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS ZAPI COMBIAC

4/4

Truck types NPR20N BRAKING BOOSTER MOTOR RESISTANCE SLIP COEFFICIENT MAXSLIP RESET MAXSLIP 0 MAXSLIP 1 FREQSLIP 1 MAXSLIP 2 FREQSLIP 2 MAXSLIP 3 FREQSLIP 3 MAXSLIP 4 FREQSLIP 4 MAXSLIP 0 BRK MAXSLIP 1 BRK FREQSLIP 1 BRK MAXSLIP 2 BRK FREQSLIP 2 BRK MAXSLIP 3 BRK FREQSLIP 3 BRK MAXSLIP 4 BRK FREQSLIP 4 BRK OPTION 07 OPTION 08 OPTION 06

0 0 0 0,6 4,5 4,5 40 6 60 6 80 7 100 4 4,5 40 6 60 6 80 7 100 1 1 6

NO20NS / NO10NSF 0 0 0 0,6 4,5 4,5 40 6 60 6 80 7 100 4 4,5 40 6 60 6 80 7 100 1 1 6

NPS20N 0 0 0 0,6 4,5 4,5 40 6 60 6 80 7 100 4 4,5 40 6 60 6 80 7 100 1 1 6

NO10NSPF / NO20NSP 0 0 0 0,6 4,5 4,5 40 6 60 6 80 7 100 4 4,5 40 6 60 6 80 7 100 1 1 6

NOL10N

NOL10NF

Default

0 0 0 0,6 4,5 4,5 40 6 60 6 80 7 100 4 4,5 40 6 60 6 80 7 100 1 1 6

0 0 0 0,6 4,5 4,5 40 6 60 6 80 7 100 4 4,5 40 6 60 6 80 7 100 1 1 6

0 0 0 1 5 5 40 6 60 6 80 7 100 4 5 40 6 60 6 80 7 100 1 1 6

Adjustment range

NOTE Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting Factory setting

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

AKUN KESKIPISTEMITTAUS BATTERY MIDPOINT MEASUREMENT

2

K2

1

D

11F1

2

10A

A 10A

4

10A

3/14

8L2 3L1

1L1

12L1 8/16

8L1

11L1

7/12

2/16

12L2 8/24

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X1/ B-

AUX. DEVICES

CONTROLLER CIRCUIT

CONTROLLER CIRCUIT

DRIVEMOTOR

12V

DRIVE CONTACTOR

1

MAIN CONTACTOR

KEYSWITCH

1A

STEERING MOTOR

X1/A 0F2

G1

5L1

2/19

3/12

2

24V

6

3

7/18

X1/ B+

10A

8F1 1

J12 X3/1

F

12F1

C

1F1

CHANGE: 12L2, 13M2 added

30

K1

3/14

NAME: IR

29

3/12

+24V 1

DATE: 2008-04-02

28

AUX. DEVICES

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11

5M5 2/14

1M1

5M4

9M2

1M2

5M3

9M1

3/12

2/14

7/21

2/14

5/23

10M1

11M1

12M2 8/24

7/28

12M1 8/16

3/15

5M2 2/14

2

1F2 10A

5M1 2/14

B

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TS1260210

5

11F2 10A

7

12F2 E

NOL10N,NOL10NF,NOL10NV JÄNNITESYÖTÖT 24 V POWER SUPPLY 24 V

10A

G

1 / 10

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12

13

14

15

16

17

18

5L1

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

3L1

1/22

1/19

3F1

1 50A 2 A3 BF

B+

5F1 425A +B W

M1 W V

3

V

U

PUMP MOTOR

NAME:

CHANGE:

-

WHT BLU

XM1/6

BLK

XM1/3

B31 DATE:

1

R31

+12V A

XA1/22

B

XA1/10 X73 XM1/2 J10 XM1/1

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2

0V

RED

XM3/ 1

XA3_B/ 4

+5V

WHT

XM3/ 3

XA3_B/ 7

A

BLU

XM3/ 2

XA3_B/ 8

B

BLK

XM3/ 4

XA3_A/ 11

0V

XM3/ 5

XA3_A/ 13

XM3/ 6

XA3_B/ 3

B32 1

2

TEMP. SENSOR

6/17

XA1/12

R33

-P B-

5M1

U

SENSOR BEARING

J9

6/16

XM1/4 XA1/ 9 X81 XM1/5 XA1/ 8

RED

U

U

SENSOR BEARING

V

V

3

B-

A1

1/22

TEMP. SENSOR STEERING MOTOR CONTROLLER

M2

W

M3 W

COMBI CONTROLLER

+

A3

5M2 1/22

5M3 1/22

5M4 1/22

5M5 PUMP MOTOR

1/22

DRIVE MOTOR

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STEERING MOTOR

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ROCLA OYJ PIIRIKAAVIO CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

TS1260210

NOL10N,NOL10NF,NOL10NV PÄÄVIRTAPIIRIT MAINCIRCUITS

2 / 10

REV

3-6991

E

13

14

1L1

J12 X20/13

12

X20/1

1/16

15

16

17

21

23

24

25

26

27

5/14

14

J16 J19 14

30

J20

21

9/28

6/29

J11

K

9/15

J7

5/13

J3

-

A1 6/23 24V J16 A2

X78

X79

9M1

J6

1/24

7/26

J8

J21

6/20

MAIN CONT. CONTROL COMBI CONTROLLER

NO

COM NO

X51/1 J22

J21

7/25

J2 26

18

20

X51/2

J24

G

F

E

RL490932 D C

B

A

4/18

R2 LIITIN R2 CONNECTOR

CPOTTR FW

BACK GND

CPOT LIFT/LOWER

BRAKE CONTROL

BRAKE CONTROL

BRAKE CONTROL

MULTIPURPOSE INPUT

XA1/ 5

XA1/36

XA1/21

XA1/31

XA1/30

XA1/33

XA1/ 7

XA1/25

XA1/41

XA1/18

XA1/19

XA1/24

XA1/17

XA1/13

4/17

S5

7/28

J18 J23

COM

X18/1

J15

24

5/22

S4

NO

X19/ 2

NO

COM

X19/4

S7

X19/3

COM

X20/11

X20/10

X20/15

X20/6

X20/8

X20/7

X20/5

X20/12

X20/2

22

K2

24V

X13/2

J14

A

K1

COM

M1

X19/ 1

X13/1

S6

SIVULTALASKU / LOWER FROM BACK REST

X74 SIVULTANOSTO / LIFT FROM BACK REST

J13

+

1/16

29

J2

9/27

D POT LOW

B+

0-5V

C

XY31/ 1

X21/3

X21/4

0-5V

X21/6

B

POT LOW

WHT/ BLK ORA

BRAKE NC PEDAL

X60

1M1

28

S4, S5 EI KÄYTÖSSÄ S4, S5 NOT USED

J14

XY31/ 2

X20/14

J4

7/22

A1 24V A2

22

S11

X20/3

X20/4

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K

X21/7

A

V6

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X21/1

44

START STOP

F101

J1

X21/5

43

WHT

FWD

13

WHT/ BRN BLK

BWD

32

GRN

B-

22

14

V2

21

31

S2

X61

20

R2

EM.STOP

J5

19 NOSTO/LASKU LIFT/LOWER

B1

S1

7/23

18

KAASUKAHVA THROTTLE SENSOR

1/13

B+

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NOSTONKATKAISU LIFT LIMIT

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TS1260210

NOL10N,NOL10NF,NOL10NV AJOPIIRIT DRIVE CIRCUIT

3 / 10

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3-6991

E

18

NOSTON PYSÄYTYS LIFT STOP NIMIKENO:RL199213

20

21

22

SB12

SB13

PNP

PNP

PNP

BLU

23

AJOHIDASTUS SPEED REDUCTION NIMIKENO:RL199213

NOSTON HIDASTUS LIFT SPEED REDUCTION NIMIKENO:RL199213

SB11

BLK

SB11 SB12

19

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

PORTIT GATES

J17 9/26

BLU

17

BLK

16

BRN

15

BLU

14

BLK

13

BRN

12

BRN

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X92

XS21/ 1

SB13/3

SB13/2

SB13/1

SB12/3

SB12/2

XS21/ 2

LOWER ACTIVE LOWER STOP OFF ON ON Lower stop when SB11 changes from ON to OFF

SB12/1

SB13 ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF

SB11/3

SB12 OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF

SB11/2

FORKS AT LOW POSITION LIFT 200 mm LIFT 250 mm SLOW SPEED ACTIVATED LIFT SPEED REDUCTION LIFT STOP

SB11 OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF

X93

XA1/ 34

XA1/ 11

J24 3/18

XA1/ 6

J23 3/14

XA1/ 37

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CHANGE:

LIFT ACTIVE

SB11/1

SB13

ACTIVE WHEN MANLIFT IS ABOVE 200 mm

COMBI CONTROLLER

A1 MAINCONTACTORS

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TS1260210

NOL10N,NOL10NF,NOL10NV AJOPIIRIT 2 DRIVE CIRCUIT 2

4 / 10

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3-6991

E

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

STEERING WHEEL SENSOR

21

22

23

STEERING FEEDBACK SENSOR

B11

SENSOR A

S31 NPN B+

27

1

CHANGE:

X64

SENSOR B

S32

M3

1/24

X53/2

X53/1

X22B/2

S32

B

AUTOMATIC CENTERING

STEERING REFERENCE

XA3_A/2

B

XA3_A/3

A

XA3_B/ 2

A

S31 XA3_B/6

XA3_A/12

0 - 10VAC

XA3_A/8

0 - 10VAC

X22A/2 XA3_A/10

0 - 10VAC

X22A/1 0 - 10VAC

XA3_A/ 9

XA3_A/5

XA3_A/7

XA3_A/ 4 K1(SAFETY PEDAL)

X22B/1

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K1+

30

STEERING FEEDBACK SENSOR

9M2

3/14

KEY

29

X65

J18

X63

28

ORA

WHT

BLU

YEL

BLK

26

B-

3/20

RED

3/14

A-

3

A+

J1

25

NPN

4

J7

24

3

13

4

12

1

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STEERING REFERENCE

A3

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NOL10N,NOL10NF,NOL10NV OHJAUSPIIRIT STEERING CIRCUIT

5 / 10

REV

3-6991

E

A3

REV

CANL CANH

A1 X25/9 X25/7 X25/8 X25/1

XA1/ 1 XA1/ 2 XA1/ 40 2/16

J9

CANL CANH

120R

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XH2/2

CAN TERM

XA7_J2L/ 6

ROCLA OYJ PIIRIKAAVIO CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

TS1260210 NOL10N,NOL10NF,NOL10NV NÄYTTÖ JA VALVONTAPIIRIT DISPLAY AND CONTROL CIRCUITS

S61 2

J3

BATTERY MIDPOINT VOLTAGE

BATTERY VOLTAGE

XA7_2/2

XS61/1 1

29

6 / 10

XA7_J1L/ 20

XS60/1

3/14

XA7_J1L/ 15

XS59/1

28

XA7_J1L/ 5

2 MAINTENANCE

XS58/1

27

XA7_J1L/ 4

S60

XS61/2

2

1

XA7_J1L/ 3

S59 ESC

2

1

XS60/2

XS57/1

26

XA7_J1L/ 12

S58 ENTER

2

1

XS59/2

XS56/1

25

XA7_J1L/ 11

S57 RIGHT

2

1

XS58/2

XS55/1

24

XA7_J1L/ 10

LEFT

S56

XS57/2

2

1

XA7_J1L/ 9

S55 DOWN

UP

1

XS56/2

XS55/2

23

XA7_J1L/ 8

XA7_J1L/ 7

X68 LCD HEATER

XA7_1/1

22

XA7.1/2 XA7.1/1

12-80V XA7_J1L/ 1

21

XA7_J1L/ 19

KEY

-

XA7_J1L/ 13

H2 + RANGE SELECT

X23/2

20

XA7_J1L/ 17

XH2/1

X23/ 2

J8 X23/1

3/15

X23/1

XA7_1/2

19

XA7_J1L/ 14

CAN TERM

XA7_J2L/ 5

X80 X77 0V

18

X24/2

X24/1

XA7_1/4

XA7_1/3

17

XA7_J1L/ 2

XA7_J2L/ 2

2/16

CANL

NCLTXD BOOTRSTAP NCLRXD PCLTXD

J10

XA7_J2L/ 1

16

X25/3

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X25/6

CHANGE:

14

X25/4

X67

XA1/ 29

X66

XA1/ 27

NAME:

13

CANH

DATE:

12

XA1/ 42

XA3_A/ 14

XA3_A/ 6

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OPTION LCD HEATER JUMPER ADDED IF COLD STORAGE APPLICATION

J13 3/14

DIMMER CONTROL

DISPLAY STEERING CONTROLLER COMBI CONTROLLER DISTANCE FROM A1 TO X66/X67 MAX 50mm DISTANCE FROM A2 TO X76/X77 MAX 50mm DISTANCE FROM X76/X77 TO X24 MAX 50mm

A2

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12

13

14

15

16

17

8L1

18

19

20

21

8L2

1/24

22

J4

1/24

3/13

NOTE! IF SM2 IS USED FANS MUST BE CONNECTED TO X52B/2

X72

23

24

25

J5

26

27

28

SM2

1

t +50°C

2

30

J15

OPTION

3/11

29

3/15

PRESSURE SENSOR

B42

P L+

OUT

M

RED

NAME: IR

XH51/1

X6/ 2

X52F/ 1

RED

M5

NO COM

M6

BLK

X7/ 2

S13

X20/9

M4 BLK

X8/ 1

XB42/2

CHANGE: M6 fan added

RED

BLK

X8/ 2

J22

DATE: 2007-10-19

3/19

A1

A1

A1

2Y3

2Y2

2Y1

A2

A2

A2

J6

X1

H51

3/18

X69 X52M/ 2 X52F/ 2

A

X87 X52B/2

A1

K

X2

XH51/2

REV B

V5 H1 A2

IF MULTIPURPOSE OUTPUT IS USED TO ANYTHING ELSE THAN FAN CONTROL, FANS MUST BE MOVED FROM X52/ TO X52B/

VENTTIILIEN SYÖTTÖ VALVE SUPPLY

A1

HAARUKKANOSTO/LASKUVENTTIILI INITIAL LIFT/LOWER VALVE

NOSTO / LASKUVENTTIILI LIFT / LOWER VALVE

XA1/ 26

XA1/ 32

XA1/ 14

XA1/ 3

XA1/ 28

XA1/ 39

1/16

VAROITUSVALO WARNIGN LIGHT

LASKUVENTTIILI LOWER VALVE

XA1/ 23

1M2 XA1/ 4

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X7/ 1

XB42/1

X6/ 1

XB42/3

X70

PPOT

1/25

MULTIPURPOSE OUTPUT

ÄÄNIMERKKI HORN

COMBI CONTROLLER

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ELECTRONIC • OLEODYNAMIC • INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENTS CONSTRUCTION Via Parma, 59 – 42028 – POVIGLIO (RE) – ITALY Tel +39 0522 960050 (r.a.) – Fax +39 0522 960259 e-mail: zapi@zapispa.it – web: www.zapispa.it

EN User Manual

COMBI AC1

Copyright © 1975-2008 Zapi S.p.A. All rights reserved

The contents of this publication is a ZAPI S.p.A. property; all related authorizations are covered

by Copyright. Any partial or total reproduction is prohibited.

Under no circumstances will Zapi S.p.A. be held responsible to third parties for damage caused by the improper use of the present publication and of the device/devices described in it.

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The present publication reflects the characteristics of the product described at the moment of distribution. The publication therefore does not reflect any changes in the characteristics of the product as a result of updating.

is a registered trademark property of Zapi S.p.A.

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The symbol aboard is used inside this publication to indicate an annotation or a suggestion you should pay attention.

The symbol aboard is used inside this publication to indicate an action or a characteristic very important as for security. Pay special attention to the annotations pointed out with this symbol.

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INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................5 SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................................6 2.1 Technical specifications..............................................................................................6 2.2 Block diagrams ...........................................................................................................6 SPECIFICATION FOR THE INPUT DEVICES FILLING UP THE INSTALLATION KIT.......7 3.1 Digital inputs ...............................................................................................................7 3.1.1 DIs technical details – 24 V system ..............................................................7 3.1.2 DIs technical details – 48 V system ..............................................................7 3.1.3 Microswitches ...............................................................................................7 3.2 Analog unit..................................................................................................................8 3.3 Other analog control unit ............................................................................................8 3.4 Analog motor thermal sensor input.............................................................................9 3.5 Speed feedback..........................................................................................................9 INSTALLATION HINTS.......................................................................................................10 4.1 Material overview......................................................................................................10 4.1.1 Connection cables ......................................................................................10 4.1.2 Contactors...................................................................................................10 4.1.3 Fuses ..........................................................................................................11 4.2 Installation of the hardware.......................................................................................11 4.2.1 Positioning and cooling of the controller .....................................................11 4.2.2 Wirings: power cables.................................................................................12 4.2.3 Wirings: CAN connections and possible interferences ...............................12 4.2.4 Wirings: I/O connections .............................................................................14 4.2.5 Connection of the encoder..........................................................................15 4.2.6 Main contactor and key connection ............................................................16 4.2.7 Insulation of truck frame..............................................................................17 4.3 Protection and safety features ..................................................................................18 4.3.1 Protection features......................................................................................18 4.3.2 Safety Features...........................................................................................19 4.4 EMC..........................................................................................................................19 4.5 Various suggestions .................................................................................................21 OPERATIONAL FEATURES ..............................................................................................22 5.1 Diagnosis ..................................................................................................................22 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONNECTORS............................................................................23 6.1 Connectors of the logic .............................................................................................23 6.1.1 CNA connector: AmpSaab Version.............................................................24 6.1.2 CNA connector: AmpSeal version ..............................................................25 6.2 Description of power connections.............................................................................27 DRAWINGS .........................................................................................................................28 7.1 Mechanical drawing ..................................................................................................28 7.2 Connection drawing ..................................................................................................29 7.2.1 AmpSaab version........................................................................................29 7.2.2 AmpSeal version.........................................................................................30 ONE SHOT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.......................................................................31 8.1 Sequence for Ac Inverter traction setting..................................................................32 PROGRAMMING & ADJUSTMENTS USING DIGITAL CONSOLE...................................33 9.1 Adjustments via console ...........................................................................................33

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Description of console (hand set) & connection ....................................................... 33 Description of the console menu .............................................................................. 34 9.3.1 Master: AmpSaab version .......................................................................... 34 9.3.2 Master: AmpSeal version ........................................................................... 35 9.3.3 Slave: AmpSaab version ............................................................................ 36 9.3.4 Slave: AmpSeal version ............................................................................. 37 9.4 Function configuration (MASTER)............................................................................ 38 9.4.1 Config menu “SET OPTIONS” functions list............................................... 38 9.4.2 Config menu “ADJUSTMENTS” functions list ............................................ 40 9.4.3 Main menu “PARAMETER CHANGE” functions list................................... 42 9.4.4 Zapi menu “SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS” functions list................................ 45 9.4.5 Main menu “TESTER” functions list ........................................................... 46 9.5 Function configuration (SLAVE) ............................................................................... 49 9.5.1 Config menu “SET OPTIONS” functions list............................................... 49 9.5.2 Config menu “ADJUSTMENTS” functions list ............................................ 49 9.5.3 Config menu “PARAMETER CHANGE” functions list ................................ 50 9.5.4 Config menu “SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS ” functions list ........................... 52 9.5.5 Config menu “TESTER ” functions list........................................................ 53 OTHER FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 55 10.1 Description of console “SAVE” function ................................................................... 55 10.2 Description of console “RESTORE” function............................................................ 56 10.3 Description of console “PROGRAM VACC” function................................................ 57 10.4 Description of the throttle regulation......................................................................... 59 10.5 Description of the battery charge detection setting .................................................. 60 COMBI AC1 ALARMS LIST ............................................................................................... 62 11.1 Faults diagnostic system .......................................................................................... 62 11.2 Master microcontroller alarms overview ................................................................... 63 11.3 Analysis and troubleshooting of Master microcontroller alarms ............................... 64 11.4 Master warnings overview ........................................................................................ 70 11.5 Analysis and troubleshooting of Master warnings .................................................... 71 11.6 Slave alarms overview ............................................................................................. 74 11.7 Analysis and troubleshooting of Slave alarms.......................................................... 75 11.8 Slave warnings overview .......................................................................................... 78 11.9 Analysis and troubleshooting of Slave warnings ...................................................... 79 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS ..................................................................................... 83 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TO BE REPEATED AT TIMES INDICATED......................... 84 APPROVAL SIGNS COMPANY FUNCTION

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1 INTRODUCTION The COMBI AC1 inverter has been developed to perform all the electric functions that are usually presents in walkie trucks, stackers, low order pickers etc.

The controller can perform the following functions: -

Controller for Ac 700W to 3.5Kw AC motors; Pump controller for series wounded DC motors up to 7,5 Kw. Drivers for ON/OFF electrovalves and for one proportional valve (electrodistributor) Can bus interface Interface for serial tiller head, canbus tiller or serial tiller Zapi patented sensorless control Flash memory.

Double microcontroller (one for main tasks, one for safety related tasks)

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2 SPECIFICATION 2.1 Technical specifications Inverter for traction AC asynchronous 3-phase motors plus chopper for DC series pump motors.

Regenerative braking functions.

Digital control based upon microcontroller Voltage:..................................................................................................24, 36, 48V Inverter maximum current (24V, 36V):........................................ 350A (RMS) for 2' Inverter maximum current (36V, 48V):........................................ 300A (RMS) for 2' Inverter operating frequency:.......................................................................... 8kHz Dc chopper Maximum current (24V,36V): ............................................. 350A for 2' Dc chopper Maximum current (36V, 48V): .............................................300A for 2’ Chopper Operating frequency: ..................................................................... 16kHz External temperature working range:..................................................-40°C ÷ 40°C Maximum heatsink temperature (start of the thermal cutback)....................... 85°C

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3 SPECIFICATION FOR THE INPUT DEVICES FILLING UP THE INSTALLATION KIT 3.1 Digital inputs Combi Ac1 digital inputs work in the voltage range [-B; +B]. Related command devices (microswitches) must be connected to +B (typically to key voltage).

Pull-down resistance to –B is built-in.

Functional devices (like FW, BACK, LIFT, DESCENT, HORN, H&S, TILLER, BELLY switches) are Normally Open; so related function becomes active when the microswitch closes.

Safety devices (like CUTBACK, LIFTING CUTOUT switches) are Normally Closed; so related function becomes active when the microswitches opens.

A number of Dis are input to both microcontrollers, for safety purpose (doublecheck in real time). They are listed here following: - AMP SAAB version: A7, A5, A11, A18, A19, A20, A33, A34, A35, A6 - AMP SEAL version: A1, A20, A6, A32, A31, A19, A7, A35, A17, A29 It is recommended to connect SAFETY RELATED devices to these doublechecked inputs, in order to increase the application safety level.

3.1.1 DIs technical details – 24 V system -

Switching threshold: 3V [±0,5V] Input impedance: 4,7kOhm [±0,5kOhm]

3.1.2 DIs technical details – 48 V system -

Switching threshold: 3V [±0,5V] 13kOhm [±1kOhm] Input impedance:

3.1.3 Microswitches -

It is suggested that microswitches have a contact resistance lower than 0,1Ohm and a leakage current lower than 100µA. When full load connected, the voltage between the key switch contacts must be lower than 0.1V. If the microswitch to be used has different characteristic, it is suggested to discuss them and their application with Zapi technicians.

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3.2 Analog unit The analog input can be connected to an accelerator unit if the Zapi can or serial tiller is not used.

The accelerator unit can consist of a potentiometer or an Hall effect device.

It should be in a 3-wire configuration. The potentiometer is supplied through CNA#26 [AmpSaab connector] OR CNA#25 [Ampseal connector].

Potentiometer output signal must be input to CPOT (CNA#24 for AmpSaab connector, CNA#15 for Ampseal connector) signal range is from 0 to 10V. The negative supply of the potentiometer has to be taken from CNA#23 [AmpSaab connector] OR CNA#5 [AmpSeal connector] Potentiometer value should be in the 0.5 - 10 KΩ range; generally, the load should be in the 1.5mA to 30mA range. Faults can occur if it is outside this range.

This AI is input to both microcontrollers, for safety purpose (double check in real time).

The standard connection for the potentiometer is the one in the Left side of next figure (potentiometer on one end at rest) in combination with a couple of Travel demand switches (figure refers to AmpSaab connector). On request it is also possible the handling in the Right side of next figure (potentiometer in the middle at rest) still in combination with a couple of Travel demand switches.

The Procedure for automatic potentiometer signal acquisition is carried out using the Hand Set. This enables adjustment of the minimum and maximum useful signal level, in either direction.

3.3 Other analog control unit If the Zapi can tiller is not used, input CNA#25 [AmpSaab connector] or CNA#30 [AmpSeal connector] is an analog input, whose typical application is a proportional command to enable a lifting/lowering function. It is possible to use this input for an alternative function like a proportional braking.

It should be in a 3 wire configuration. Potentiometer value should be in the 0.510KΩ range. Generally, the load should be in the 1.5mA to 30 mA range.

The CPOTL [CNA#25 AmpSaab connector, CNA#30 AmpSeal connector] signal range is from 0 to 10V. Use CNA#26 [CNA#25] (positive) and CNA#41 [CNA#5] (negative) to supply it.

In the AmpSaab version the NPOT input [CNA#23] can be used as third analog input. In this case use CAN#41 as negative supply of the traction potentiometer (the “PEDAL WIRE KO” warning is lost).

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Also in AmpSeal version a third analog input is available in CNA#17 (a digital input is lost).

These other two analog inputs are checked by both microcontrollers too.

3.4 Analog motor thermal sensor input Input CNA#12 in the AmpSaab version [CNA#22 in AmpSeal connector] is an analog input to receive an analog thermal sensor signal to measure the Traction Motor Winding Temperature. The analog device installed in the motor has to be specified, in order to insert the correct look-up table in the software. A digital device can also be used.

3.5 Speed feedback The motor control is based upon the motor speed feedback (sensored software).

The speed transducer is an incremental encoder, with two phases shifted at 90°.

The encoder can be of different types : - power supply: +12V - electric output: open collector ( NPN or PNP), push-pull.

COMBI AC1 could also be used without encoder, sensorless control.

This solution has to be discussed with Zapi technicians.

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Note: The encoder resolution and the motor poles pair (the controller can handle), is specified in the home page display of the handset showing following headline: CA1S2AE

ZP1.07

That means: CA1S= COMBIAC1 traction controller 2 = motor’s poles pair number A = 32 pulses/rev encoder E = identifier for an extended memory hardware release inside The encoder resolution is given by the second-last letter in the following list: A = 32 pulses/rev K = 48 pulses/rev B = 64 pulses/rev C = 80 pulses/rev

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4 INSTALLATION HINTS In the description of these installation suggestions you will find some boxes of different colours, they mean:

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These are informations useful for anyone is working on the installation, or a deeper examination of the content

These are Warning boxes, they describe: - operations that can lead to a failure of the electronic device or can be dangerous or harmful for the operator; - items which are important to guarantee system performance and safety

4.1 Material overview Before to start it is necessary to have the required material for a correct installation. Otherwise a wrong choice of cables or other parts could lead to failures/ misbehaviour/ bad performances.

4.1.1 Connection cables For the auxiliary circuits, use cables 0.5mm² section at least.

For power connections to the motor and to the battery, use cables having section of 16-25 mm².

For the optimum inverter performance, the cables to the battery should be run side by side and be as short as possible.

4.1.2 Contactors IT IS STRONGLY RECCOMENDED TO USE A MAIN CONTACOTOR to connect and cut off the battery to the controller. Depending on the setting of a parameter in the controller: - the output which drives the main contactor coil is on/off (the coil is driven with the full battery voltage).

- the output which drives the main contactor coil is switched at high frequency (1 KHz) with a programmable duty cycle; this feature is useful to decrease the power dissipation of the contactor coil.

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The EN1175 states the main Contactor is not mandatory (under proper conditions); anyway it is recommended to protect the inverter against reverse battery polarity and to cut off the battery from the power mosfets when a failure in the three phase bridge occurs.

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4.1.3 Fuses -

Use a 6.3-10A Fuse for protection of the auxiliary circuits.

For protection of the power unit, use a 400A fuse in the Battery Positive connection. For special applications or requirements these values can be reduced.

For Safety reasons, we recommend the use of protected fuses in order to prevent the spread of fused particles should the fuse blow.

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Before doing any operation, ensure that the battery is disconnected and when all the installation is completed start the machine with the drive wheels raised from the floor to ensure that any installation error do not compromise safety.

After operation, even with the Key Switch open, the internal capacitors may remain charged for some time. For safe operation, we recommend that the battery is disconnected, and a short circuit is made between Battery Positive and Battery Negative power terminals of the chopper using a Resistor between 10 Ohm and 100 Ohm. Minimum 5 Watts.

4.2.1 Positioning and cooling of the controller CONTROLLER WITH BASE PLATE: Install the controller with the base-plate on a flat metallic surface that is clean and unpainted; suggested characteristics are: planarity 0.05 mm and rugosity 1.6 µm - Apply a light layer of thermo-conductive grease between the two surfaces to permit better heat dissipation.

- The heat generated by the power block must be dissipated. For this to be possible, the compartment must be ventilated and the heat sink materials ample.

- The heat sink material and system should be sized on the performance requirement of the machine. Abnormal ambient air temperatures should be considered. In situations where either ventilation is poor, or heat exchange is difficult, forced air ventilation should be used.

- The thermal energy dissipated by the power block module varies and is dependent on the current drawn and the duty cycle.

CONTROLLER WITH FINNED HEATSINK: Sometimes the base plate installation cannot be adopted. Due to positioning problems or to the lack of a thick enough truck frame, it is necessary to adopt a finned dissipation combined with one or more fans.

- The air flux should hit the fins directly, to maximize the cooling effect.

- In addition to fans, also air ducting systems can be used to maintain low the temperature of the controller.

- It is necessary to ensure that cold air is taken from outside the controller compartment and hot air is easily pushed away from the controller compartment.

- It is mandatory to avoid that the cooling air is recirculated inside the controller compartment.

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The power cables length must be as short as possible to minimize power losses.

They must be tightened on controller power posts with a Torque of 13-15 Nm The COMBI AC-1 module should only be connected to a traction battery. Do not use converters outputs or power supplies. For special applications please contact the nearest Zapi Service Centre.

Do not connect the controller to a battery with a nominal voltage different than the value indicated on the controller label. A higher battery voltage may cause MOS failure. A lower voltage may prevent the logic operating.

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It was invented by the German company Bosch to be used in the car industry to permit communication among the various electronic modules of a vehicle, connected as illustrated in this image:

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The best cable for can connections is the twisted pair; if it is necessary to increase the immunity of the system to disturbances, a good choice would be to use a cable with a shield connected to the frame of the truck.

Sometimes it is sufficient a simple double wire cable or a duplex cable not shielded.

In a system like an industrial truck, where power cables carry hundreds of Ampere, there are voltage drops due to the impedance of the cables, and that could cause errors on the data transmitted through the can wires. In the following figures there is an overview of wrong and right layouts of the cables routing.

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Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

The red lines are can wires.

The black boxes are different modules, for example traction controller, pump controller and display connected by canbus.

The black lines are the power cables.

This is apparently a good layout, but can bring to errors in the can line.

The best solution depends on the type of nodes (modules) connected in the network.

If the modules are very different in terms of power, then the preferable connection is the daisy chain.

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Correct Layout:

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Note: Module 1 power > Module 2 power > Module 3 power The chain starts from the –BATT post of the controller that works with the highest current, and the others are connected in a decreasing order of power.

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Otherwise, if two controllers are similar in power (for example a traction and a pump motor controller) and a third module works with less current, the best way to deal this configuration is to create a common ground point (star configuration)

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Correct Layout:

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Note: Module 1 power ≈ Module 2 power > Module 3 power In this case the power cables starting from the two similar controllers must be as short as possible. Of course also the diameter of the cable concurs in the voltage drops described before (higher diameter means lower impedance), so in this last example the cable between the minus of the Battery and the common ground point (pointed by the arrow in the image) must dimensioned taking into account thermal and voltage drop problems.

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After crimping the cable, verify that all strands are entrapped in the wire barrel.

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4.2.5 Connection of the encoder 1) COMBI AC1 card is fit for different types of encoder. To control AC motor with Zapi inverter, it is necessary to install an incremental encoder with 2 phases shifted of 90°. The encoder power supply can be +5 or +12V. It can have different electronic output.

AMPSAAB VERSION A9 +5V/+12V A10 GND A8 A A22 B

positive of encoder power supply. negative of encoder power supply. phase A of encoder. phase B of encoder.

AMPSEAL VERSION A25 +5V/+12V A5 GND A14 A A13 B

positive of encoder power supply. negative of encoder power supply. phase A of encoder. phase B of encoder.

2) Connection of encoder with open collector output; +5V power supply.

AMPSAAB VERSION

AMPSEAL VERSION

Connection of encoder with open collector output: +12V power supply.

AMPSAAB VERSION

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The n° of pulses revolution the controller can handle is given by the second-last letter in the software release name (see 3.5).

4.2.6 Main contactor and key connection -

The connection of the main contactor can be carried out following the drawing in the figure.

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The connection of the battery line switches must be carried out following ZAPI instructions.

If a mechanical battery line switch is installed, it is strongly recommended that the key supply to the inverter is open together with power battery line (see picture below); if not, the inverter may be damaged if the switch is opened during a regenerative braking.

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4.3 Protection and safety features 4.3.1 Protection features The COMBI AC1 is protected against some controller injuries and malfunctions: - Battery polarity inversion It is necessary to fit a LINE CONTACTOR to protect the controller against reverse battery polarity and for safety reasons.

- Connection Errors All inputs are protected against connection errors.

- Thermal protection If the controller temperature exceeds 85°C, the maximum current is reduced in proportion to the thermal increase. The temperature can never exceeds 105°C.

- External agents The inverter is protected against dust and the spray of liquid to a degree of protection meeting IP65. Nevertheless, it is suggested to carefully study controller installation and position. With few simple shrewdness, the degree of controller protection can be strongly increased.

- Protection against uncontrolled movements The main contactor will not close if: - The Power unit is not functioning.

- The Logic or CANBUS interface is not functioning perfectly.

- The Can Tiller is not operating correctly.

- Running microswitches are in open position.

- Low battery charge when the battery charge is low, the maximum current is reduced to the half of the maximum current programmed; additionally an alarm message is displayed.

- Protection against accidental Start up A precise sequence of operations are necessary before the machine will start.

Operation cannot begin if these operations are not carried out correctly.

Requests for drive must be made after closing the key switch.

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4.3.2 Safety Features

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ZAPI controllers are designed according to the prEN954-1 specifications for safety related parts of control system and to UNI EN1175-1 norm. The safety of the machine is strongly related to installation; length, layout and screening of electrical connections have to be carefully designed.

ZAPI is always available to cooperate with the customer in order to evaluate installation and connection solutions. Furthermore, ZAPI is available to develop new SW or HW solutions to improve the safety of the machine, according to customer requirements.

Machine manufacturer holds the responsibility for the truck safety features and related approval.

COMBI AC1 electronic implements a double µC structure. The second µC main task is to check correct functionality of the first µC, whose main task is to control traction AC motor. In more detail: - first microcontroller manages Ac traction motor control and hydraulic safety related functions.

- second microcontroller manages Dc pump motor control, valves control and traction safety related functions.

Basically, the two microcontrollers implement a double check control of the main functions.

4.4 EMC

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EMC and ESD performances of an electronic system are strongly influenced by the installation. Special attention must be given to the lengths and the paths of the electric connections and the shields. This situation is beyond ZAPI's control. Zapi can offer assistance and suggestions, based on its years experience, on EMC related items.

However, ZAPI declines any responsibility for non-compliance, malfunctions and failures, if correct testing is not made. The machine manufacturer holds the responsability to carry out machine validation, based on existing norms (EN12895 for industrial truck; EN50081-2 for other applications).

EMC stands for Electromagnetic Compatibility, and it represents the studies and the tests on the electromagnetical energy generated or received by an electrical device.

So the analysis works in two directions: 1) The study of the emission problems, the disturbances generated by the device and the possible countermeasure to prevent the propagation of that energy; we talk about “conduction” issues when guiding structures such wires and cables are involved, “radiated emissions” issues when it is studied the propagation of electromagnetic energy through the open space. In our case the origin of the disturbances can be found inside the controller with the

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switching of the mosfets which are working at high frequency and generate RF energy, but wires and cables have the key role to propagate the disturbs because they works as antennas, so a good layout of the cables and their shielding can solve the majority of the emission problems.

2) The study of the immunity can be divided in two main branches: protection from electromagnetic fields and from electrostatic discharge.

The electromagnetic immunity concern the susceptibility of the controller with regard to electromagnetic fields and their influence on the correct work made by the electronic device.

There are well defined tests which the machine has to be exposed to.

These tests are carried out at determined levels of electromagnetic fields, to simulate external undesired disturbances and verify the electronic devices response.

3) The second type of immunity, ESD, concerns the prevention of the effects of electric current due to excessive electric charge stored in an object. In fact, when a charge is created on a material and it remains there, it becomes an “electrostatic charge”; ESD happen when there is a rapid transfer from a charged object to another. This rapid transfer has, in turn, two important effects: - this rapid charge transfer can determine, by induction, disturbs on the signal wiring and thus create malfunctions; this effect is particularly critical in modern machines, with serial communications (canbus) which are spread everywhere on the truck and which carry critical informations.

- in the worst case and when the amount of charge is very high, the discharge process can determine failures in the electronic devices; the type of failure can vary from an intermittently malfunction to a completely failure of the electronic device.

IMPORTANT NOTE: it is always much easier and cheaper to avoid ESD from being generated, than to increase the level of immunity of the electronic devices.

There are different solutions for EMC issues, depending on level of emissions/ immunity required, the type of controller, materials and position of the wires and electronic components.

1) EMISSIONS. Three ways can be followed to reduce the emissions: A) SOURCE OF EMISSIONS: finding the main source of disturb and work on it.

B) SHIELDING: enclosing contactor and controller in a shielded box; using shielded cables; C) LAYOUT: a good layout of the cables can minimize the antenna effect; cables running nearby the truck frame or in iron channels connected to truck frames is generally a suggested not expensive solution to reduce the emission level.

2) ELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY. The considerations made for emissions are valid also for immunity. Additionally, further protection can be achieved with ferrite beads and bypass capacitors.

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3) ELECTROSTATIC IMMUNITY. Three ways can be followed to prevent damages from ESD: A) PREVENTION: when handling ESD-sensitive electronic parts, ensure the operator is grounded; test grounding devices on a daily basis for correct functioning; this precaution is particularly important during controller handling in the storing and installation phase.

B) ISOLATION: use anti-static containers when transferring ESD-sensitive material.

C) GROUNDING: when a complete isolation cannot be achieved, a good grounding can divert the discharge current trough a “safe” path; the frame of a truck can works like a “local earth ground”, absorbing excess charge. So it is strongly suggested to connect to truck frame all the parts of the truck which can be touched by the operator, who is most of the time the source of ESD.

4.5 Various suggestions -

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Never combine SCR low frequency choppers with COMBI AC1 modules. The filter capacitors contained in the COMBI AC1 module would change the SCR chopper operation and subject to excessive workload. If it is necessary to use two or more control units, like the chopper should both be of the Zapimos family.

During battery recharge, the COMBI AC-1 must be completely disconnected from the battery. Beside changing the charging current seen by the battery charger, the module can be damaged by higher than normal voltages supplied via the charger.

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5 OPERATIONAL FEATURES - Speed control.

- Optimum behaviour on a slope if the speed feedback is used: - The motor speed follows the accelerator, starting a regenerative braking if the speed overtakes the speed set-point - The system can perform an electrical stop on a ramp (the machine is electrically hold on a slope) for a programmable time (if encoder is used) - Stable speed in every position of the accelerator.

- Regenerative release braking based upon deceleration ramps.

- Regenerative braking when the accelerator pedal is partially released (deceleration).

- Direction inversion with regenerative braking based upon deceleration ramp.

- Regenerative braking and direction inversion without contactors: only the main contactor is present.

- The release braking ramp can be modulated by an analog input, so that a proportional brake feature is obtained.

- Optimum sensitivity at low speeds.

- Voltage boost at the start and with overload to obtain more torque (with current control).

- The inverter can drive an electromechanical brake.

- High efficiency of motor and battery due to high frequency commutations.

- Modification of parameters through the programming console.

- Internal hour-meter with values that can be displayed on the console.

- Memory of the last five alarms with relative hour-meter and temperature displayed on the console.

- Test function within console for checking main parameters.

- Direct communication between traction AC inverter and pump DC chopper.

5.1 Diagnosis The microcontrollers continually monitor the inverter and the chopper and carry out diagnostic procedures on the main functions.

The diagnosis is made in 4 points: 1) Diagnosis at start-up that checks: watch-dog, Current Sensors, Capacitor charging, phase’s voltages, pump motor output, contactor drivers, can-bus interface, presence of a start requirement, connection with the Can Tiller.

2) Standby Diagnosis that checks: watch-dog, phase’s voltages, pump motor output, Contactor Drivers, Current Sensors, can-bus interface.

3) Driving diagnosis that checks: Watchdog, Current sensors, Contactor(s), canbus interface.

4) Continuos Diagnosis that checks: power stage temperature, motor temperature, Battery Voltage.

Error codes are provided in two ways. The digital console can be used, which gives a detailed information about the failure; the failure code is also sent on the Can-Bus.

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6 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONNECTORS

6.1 Connectors of the logic AmpSaab version

1 15 29

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AmpSeal Version

1

12

13

23

24

35

6.1.1 CNA connector: AmpSaab Version The connector used is a AMPSAAB plug 42 pins

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A1

NCLTXD

Negative serial transmission pin.

A2

PCLTXD

Positive serial transmission pin.

A3

NEVP

Negative of the proportional electrovalve.

A4

PAUX

Positive supply for electrovalves. This input has to be supplied with positive taken after main contactor and should be used to supply all electrovalves.

A5

DESCENT

Lowering request input active high.

A6

H&S

Hard & Soft request input. Must be connected to the Hard & Soft microswitch, active high.

A7

TILLER

Tiller microswitch input, active high (+VB).

A8

ENC A

Traction motor encoder phase A.

A9

PENC

Encoder Positive Supply (+5 or +12Vdc)

A10

NENC

Negative of the Encoder

A11

CUTBACK

Speed reduction switch input #1. Active low (switch opened)

A12

THMOT

Traction motor thermal sensor input. The internal pullup is a fixed 2mA (Max 5V) source current.

A13

+KEY

Input of the key switch signal.

A14

NEV1

Output of the electrovalve 1 driver (driving to –Batt)

A15

NEV2

Output of the electrovalve 2 driver (driving to –Batt)

A16

NEV3

Output of the electrovalve 3 driver (driving to –Batt)

A17

NMC

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FW

Forward switch input, active high (+VB).

A19

BACK

Reverse switch input, active high (+VB).

A20

IN5

Input of the switch DIGITAL INPUT # 5.

A21

HORN

Horn switch input, active high (+VB).

A22

ENC B

Traction motor encoder phase B.

A23

NPOT

Negative of the accelerator potentiometer, tested for wire disconnection diagnosis.

A24

CPOTTR

Accelerator potentiometer wiper.

A25

CPOTL

Lift potentiometer wiper.

A26

PPOT

Positive of the potentiometers; 10 volts output; keep load > 1kohm

A27

CANH

High level CAN-BUS voltage I/O.

A28

NEV4

Output of the electrovalve 4 driver (driving to –Batt).

A29

NCLRXD

Negative serial reception pin.

A30

PEB

Positive of the electromechanical brake coil.

A31

NEB

EB coil driver output; pwm controlled 2A continuous (driving to –Batt).

A32

NEV5/HORN OUTOutput of the electrovalve 5/horn driver (driving to – Batt).

A33

BELLY

Quick inversion function input, must be connected to the belly microswitch. It is active high (+VB).

A34

IN7

Input of the switch DIGITAL INPUT # 7.

A35

IN8

Input of the switch DIGITAL INPUT # 8.

A36

LIFT SW

Lift request switch input, active high (+VB).

A37

LIFTING CUTOUT Lift stop input. Active low.

A38

IN12

Input of the switch DIGITAL INPUT # 12.

A39

NEV6

Output of the electrovalve 6 driver (driving to –Batt).

A40

BOOTSTRAP

Flash memory bootstrap.

A41

GND

Negative of the lift potentiometer.

A42

CANL

Low level CAN-BUS voltage I/O.

6.1.2 CNA connector: AmpSeal version The connector used is an AMPSEAL plug 35 pins A1

TILLER

Tiller microswitch input, active high (+VB).

A2

PEB

Positive of the electromechanical brake.

A3

PAUX

Positive supply for electrovalves. This input has to be supplied with positive taken after main contactor and should be used to supply all electrovalves.

A4

NEB

EB coil driver output; pwm controlled 2A continuous (driving to –Batt).

A5

NENC

Negative of the Encoder

A6

CUTBACK

Speed reduction switch input #1. Active low (switch opened).

A7

BELLY

Quick inversion function input, must be connected to the belly microswitch. It is active high (+VB).

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A8

NEV5/HORN OUTOut of the electrovalves/Horn driver (driving to –Batt).

A9

NEV1

Output of the electrovalve 1 driver (driving to –Batt)

A10

+KEY

Input of the key switch signal.

A11

NEV2

Output of the electrovalve 2 driver (driving to –Batt)

A12

NMC

Output of the Line Contactor coil driver (driving to – Batt)

A13

ENC B

Traction motor encoder phase B.

A14

ENC A

Traction motor encoder phase A.

A15

CPOTTR

Accelerator potentiometer wiper.

A16

NCLTXD

Negative serial transmission pin.

A17

LIFT

Input of the lift enable switch.

A18

BOOTSTRAP

Flash memory bootstrap.

A19

HORN

Horn switch input, active high (+VB).

A20

DESCENT

Lowering request input active high.

A21

NCLRXD

Negative serial reception pin.

A22

THMOT

Traction motor thermal sensor input. The internal pullup is a fixed 2mA (Max 5V) source current.

A23

NEV6

Output of the electrovalve 6 driver (driving to –Batt)

A24

NEVP

Negative of the proportional electrovalve.

A25

PENC

Encoder Positive Supply (+12Vdc)

A26

PCLTXD

Positive serial transmission pin.

A27

CANL

Low level CAN-BUS voltage I/O.

A28

CANH

High level CAN-BUS voltage I/O.

A29

H&S

Hard & Soft request input. Must be connected to the Hard & Soft microswitch, active high.

A30

CPOTL

Lift/Lower potentiometer wiper input.

A31

REV

Reverse switch input, active high (+VB).

A32

FW

Forward switch input, active high (+VB).

A33

NEV3

Output of the electrovalve 3 driver (driving to –Batt).

A34

NEV4

Output of the electrovalve 4 driver (driving to –Batt).

A35

IN7

Input of the switch DIGITAL INPUT #7.

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6.2 Description of power connections View of the power bars:

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+BF

+B

-B V

-P

W

-B

Negative of the battery.

+B

Positive of the battery.

+BF

Positive of the battery, before the fuse.

-P

Output of the Pump Motor.

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Connection bars of the three motor phases; follow this sequence and the indication on the motor.

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7 DRAWINGS 7.1 Mechanical drawing

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7.2 Connection drawing 7.2.1 AmpSaab version

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8 ONE SHOT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE This section of the manual describes the basic connection procedure.

To move, the truck needs a minimum I/O outfit that it is mandatory: this minimum outfit is listed in the Steps from 1 to 8 below.

Step1

Connect a potentiometer in the range 0.5 to 10Kohms, to modify the wished speed, between CNA#23, CNA#24, CNA#26 [AmpSaab connector]

Step2

Connect two travel demand switches. The FWD travel demand must be connected between a battery (key) voltage and CNA#18 in AmpSaab Connector [CNA#32 in AmpSeal Connector]. The REV travel demand must be connected between a battery (key) voltage and CNA#19 in AmpSaab [CAN#31 in AmpSeal]. Only one of them can be active at the same time. They become active when connected to a key.

Step3

Connect a tiller (or seat) switch enabling/disabling the truck motion between CNA#7 in AmpSaab [CNA#1 in AmpSeal] and a key voltage. It becomes active, enabling the motion, when closed to a key voltage.

Step4

Connect the encoder in the motor shaft between CNA#9=VDD, CNA#10=GND, CNA#8=CHA, CNA#22=CHB in AmpSaab [CNA#25=VDD, CNA#5=GND, CNA#14=CHA, CNA#13=CHB in AmpSeal connector] . The VDD voltage may be 12V or 5V depending on a jumper inside the controller.

Step5

Connect the plus battery voltage through a key switch at the KEY input CNA#13 [CNA#10 in AmpSeal]. This is the input for the controller supply.

Step6

Connect the Main Contactor Coil to CNA#13 and CNA#17 in AmpSaab connector (respectively CNA#10 and CNA#12 in AmpSeal connector). The contactor must connect the battery positive to the +BATT power terminal of the COMBI AC1.

Step7

Connect the motors and the minus battery to the corresponding power terminals of the COMBI AC1.

Step8

Connect the Electromechanical Brake between CNA#30 and CNA#31in the AmpSaab connector [respectively CNA#2 and CNA#4 in the AmpSeal connector]; when the tiller switch opens, the electromechanical brake gets de-energized braking the truck.

The Steps from 1 to 8 describe the installation operations that is mandatory to do in order your truck moves. Obviously the COMBI AC1 may execute a wider set of optional services as: 1) to handle some speed reductions requests 2) to handle a analog sensor inside the motor 3) to handle a proportional braking 4) to handle a proportional forks lowering valve 5) to handle a pump motor by a chopper.

6) to handle a belly switch and an Inching operative mode.

7) to handle a proportional input for the forks lifting/lowering.

8) to handle a number of on/off E-valves.

You must fill your I/O outfit with your optional functions. The optional functions are shown in the connecting drawing and described in detail inside this manual.

The index may help you.

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8.1 Sequence for Ac Inverter traction setting This section of the manual describes the basic COMBI AC1 set-up procedure using the hand-set: When the "Key Switch" is closed, if no alarms or errors are present, the Console Display will be showing the Standard Zapi Opening Display (Home Display).

For the setting of your truck, use the procedure below.

If you need to reply the same setting on different controller, use the Save and Restore sequence as described in the 13.1 and 13.2 paragraphs. Remember to re-cycle the Key Switch if you make any changes to the chopper’s configuration.

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Step1

Fill your setting with the Options you need.

Step2

Select the Battery Voltage.

Step3

Check the correct installation of all wires. Use the Console’s TESTER function to assist.

Step4

Perform the accelerator signal acquisition procedure using the Console “PROGRAM VACC”. Procedure is detailed on paragraph 13.3.

Step5

Set the “MAXIMUM CURRENT” Current parameter.

Step6

Set the ACCELERATION DELAY requirements for the machine.

Test the parameters in both directions.

Step7

Set the FREQUENCY CREEP level starting from 0.6 Hz. The machine should just move when the accelerator microswitch is closed. Increase the Level accordingly.

Step8

Set the Speed Reductions as required. Use the parameters of the “cutback speed” family in the PARAMETER CHANGE menu to specify the reduced maximum truck speed as a percentage of the MAX SPEED FWD and MAX SPEED REV.

Step9

RELEASE BRAKING. Operate the machine at full speed. Release the accelerator pedal. Adjust the level to your requirement. If the machine is a forklift, check the performance with and without load.

Step10

INVERSION BRAKING. Operate the machine at 25% full speed.

While travelling invert the Direction Switch. Set the suited Level of Inversion Braking. When satisfactory, operate the machine at Full Speed and repeat. If the machine is a Forklift, repeat the tests and make adjustments with and without load. The unloaded full speed condition should be the most representative condition.

Step11

PEDAL BRAKING (If used). Operate the machine at full Speed.

Release the accelerator pedal and press the Pedal Brake. Set braking level to your requirements.

Step12

Set the parameter MAX SPEED FORW.

Step13

Set the parameter MAX SPEED BACK (Reverse).

Step14

Test the truck on the maximum ramp specification at full load.

Step15

Make the choice for the truck behaviour on a slope. If the "Stop on ramp" option is ON, set the desired value of "auxiliary time" parameter.

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9 PROGRAMMING & ADJUSTMENTS USING DIGITAL CONSOLE 9.1 Adjustments via console Adjustment of Parameters and changes to the inverter’s configuration are made using the Digital Console. The Console is connected to the CNA connector of the inverter.

9.2 Description of console (hand set) & connection

Digital consoles used to communicate with AC inverter controllers must be fitted with EPROM CK ULTRA, minimum Release Number: 3.02.

The section describes the Zapi hand set functions. Numbers inside the triangles correspond to the same number on the hand set keyboard buttons shown in the figure. The orientation of the triangle indicates the way to the next function.

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9.3 Description of the console menu 9.3.1 Master: AmpSaab version

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9.3.2 Master: AmpSeal version

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9.3.3 Slave: AmpSaab version

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9.4 Function configuration (MASTER) 9.4.1 Config menu “SET OPTIONS” functions list To enter the CONFIG MENU’ it is necessary to push in the same time the right side top and left side top buttons. Then roll until the SET OPTION item appears on the hand set display. Push the ENTER button.

CA1S2B ZAPI 1.00 24V 350A 00000

Opening Zapi Display Push ROLL UP + SET UP simultaneously to enter CONFIG MENU

% ' % ' ' ' CONFIG MENU SET MODEL

The Display will show : SET MODEL Press ROLL UP or ROLL DOWN button until SET OPTIONS menu appear.

% ' ' ' ' ' CONFIG MENU SET OPTIONS

The Display will show : SET OPTIONS

' % ' ' ' '

Press ENTER to go in the SET OPTIONS MENU

HOURCOUNTER RUNNING

The Display will show the first OPTION Press SET UP or SET DOWN button in order to modify the OPTION The Display will show the new option

' ' % ' ' % HOURCOUNTER KEYON ' ' ' ' % '

Press OUT to exit the menu The Display will ask “ARE YOU SURE”.

ARE YOU SURE? YES=ENTER NO=OUT

Press ENTER for YES, or OUT for No

' % ' ' ' '

The Display will show : SET OPTIONS Press OUT again. Display now will show the opening Zapi menu.

' ' ' ' % '

CONFIG MENU SET OPTIONS ' ' ' ' % '

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connected to a key voltage when the operator is present. There are two levels: - HANDLE: CNA#7 [CNA#1 in AmpSeal] is managed as tiller input (no delay when released).

- SEAT: CNA#7 [CNA#1 in AmpSeal] is managed as seat input (with a delay when released Æ debouncing function).

2) HOUR COUNTER This option specifies the hour counter mode. It can be set one of two: - RUNNING: The counter registers travel time only - KEY ON: The counter registers when the "key" switch is closed (controller supplied) 3) BATTERY CHECK This option specifies the handling of the low battery charge detection.

There are four levels: - Level 0: Nothing happens, the battery charge level is calculated but is ignored, it means no action is taken when the battery is discharged.

- Level 1: BATTERY LOW alarm is raised when the battery level is calculated being less than or equal to 10% of the full charge. The BATTERY LOW alarm inhibits the Lifting function.

- Level 2: BATTERY LOW alarm is raised when the battery level is calculated being less than or equal to 10% of the full charge. The BATTERY LOW alarm reduces the maximum truck speed down to 24% of the full truck speed and it inhibits the Lifting function.

- Level 3: Equivalent to Level 1: a BATTERY LOW alarm is raised when the battery level is calculated being less than or equal to 10% of the full charge. The BATTERY LOW alarm inhibits the Lifting function.

4) STOP ON RAMP Only when the encoder is present, it is possible to electrically hold the truck on a slope when the accelerator is released but the tiller is not released.

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ON: The stop on ramp feature (truck electrically hold on a ramp) is managed for a time established by AUXILIARY TIME parameter.

- OFF: the stop on ramp feature is not performed. That means the truck comes down slowly during the AUXILIARY TIME. After this “auxiliary time”, the electromechanical brake is applied and the 3phase bridge is released; if the electromechanical brake is not present the truck comes down very slowly (see the AUX OUTPUT #1 option programming and see also 13.4).

5) AUX OUTPUT #1 This option handles the digital output CNA#31 in AmpSaab connector [CNA#4 in Ampseal connector]. It can be used one of four: - BRAKE: it drives an electromechanical Brake.

- HYDROCONT: it drives the contactor for a hydraulic steering function when the direction input or brake pedal input are active or a movement of the truck is detected.

- EX.HYDRO: it drives the contactor for a hydraulic steering function when the exclusive hydro input is active - FREE: it is not used.

The current this output can sink is up to 3Adc. 6) QUICK INVERSION It can be set: AEQZP0BB – COMBI AC1 - User Manual

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NONE: The quick inversion function is not managed (no effect when CNA#33 switches over).

TIMED: The quick inversion function is timed.

BELLY: The quick inversion function is managed but not timed.

7) SET MOTOR TEMPERATURE It can be set: ANALOG: An analog sensor for the control of the motor temperature is connected to the CNA#12 input in AmpSaab connector [CNA#22 in AmpSeal connector] - DIGITAL: A digital (on/off) for the control of the motor temperature is connected to the CNA#12 input in AmpSaab connector [CNA#22 in Ampseal connector] - NONE: No temperature sensor connected 8) INVERSION MODE ON/OFF: This parameter sets the logic of the Quick Inversion input. If set = ON, the Quick Inversion switch is Normally Closed (function active when switch opens). If set = OFF, the Quick Inversion switch is Normally Open (function active when switch closes).

9.4.2 Config menu “ADJUSTMENTS” functions list To enter the CONFIG MENU it is necessary to push in the same time the right side top and left side top buttons. Then roll until the ADJUSTMENTS item appears on the hand set display. Push the ENTER button.

CA1S2B ZAPI V0.0 24V 350A 00000

1)

Opening Zapi Menu

2)

Press Top Left & Right Buttons to enter CONFIG MENU

3)

The Display will show: SET MODEL

4)

Press ROLL UP button until ADJUSTMENTS MENU appears

5)

ADJUSTMENTS appears on the display

6)

Press ENTER to go into the ADJUSTMENTS MENU

' % ' ' ' '

7)

The display will show: SET BATTERY TYPE

BATTERY TYPE 24V

8)

Press ROLL UP or ROLL DOWN button until the desired parameter is reached

% ' ' % ' '

9)

The desired parameter appears

% ' % ' ' ' CONFIG MENU SET MODEL

CONFIG MENU ADJUSTMENTS

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% ' ' ' ' '

' ' % ' ' %

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TROTTLE 0 ZONE 7%

11) Press OUT

' ' ' ' % '

12) Press ENTER to confirm

' % ' ' ' '

13) Repeat the same from 5 to 12 points for the other adjustments

1) SET BATTERY TYPE Selects the nominal battery voltage.

2) ADJUST BATTERY Fine adjustment of the battery voltage measured by the controller.

3) THROTTLE 0 ZONE Establishes a deadband in the accelerator input curve.

4) THROTTLE X POINT This parameter, together with the THROTTLE Y POINT, changes the characteristic of the accelerator input curve : when the accelerator is depressed to X point per cent, the corresponding truck speed is Y point per cent of the Maximum truck speed. The relationship between the accelerator position and the truck speed is linear between the THROTTLE 0 ZONE and the X point and also between the X point and the maximum accelerator position but with two different slopes.

5) THROTTLE Y POINT This parameter, together with the THROTTLE X POINT, changes the characteristic of the accelerator input curve (see also paragraph 13.5): when the accelerator is de-pressed to X point per cent, the corresponding truck speed is Y point per cent of the Maximum truck speed. The relationship between the accelerator position and the truck speed is linear between the THROTTLE 0 ZONE and the X point and also between the X point and the maximum accelerator position but with two different slope.

6) BAT. MIN ADJ. Adjust the lower level of the battery charge table (Level 0 to 9).

7) BAT. MAX ADJ. Adjust the upper level of the battery charge table (Level 0 to 9).

8) LOAD HM FROM MDI When set On, the HourMeter of the Controller is transferred and recorded on the HourMeter of the Standard MDI (connected on the Serial Link).

9) CHECK UP DONE Turn it On when the required Maintenance service has been executed to cancel the CHECK UP NEEDED warning.

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NONE: No CHECK UP NEENED warning OPTION#1: CHECK UP NEENED warning shown on the hand set and MDI after 300 hours OPTION#2: Equal to OPTION#1 but Speed reduction after 340 hours OPTION#3: Equal to OPTION#2 but the truck definitively stops after 380 hours

11) MAIN CONT. VOLTAGE Percentage of the total voltage of the battery applied to the main contactor coil.

12) AUX OUTPUT VOLTAGE Percentage of the total voltage of the battery applied to the Eb coil.

9.4.3 Main menu “PARAMETER CHANGE” functions list To enter the MAIN MENU’ it is just necessary to push the ENTER button from the home display in the hand set.

CA1S2B ZAPI 0.00 24V 350A 00000

1)

Opening Zapi Menu

2)

Press ENTER to go into the General Menu

3)

The Display will show: PARAMETER CHANGE

4)

Press ENTER to go into the Parameter Change menu

5)

The Display will show the first parameter

6)

Press either ROLL UP and ROLL DOWN to display the next parameter

% ' ' % ' '

7)

The names of the Parameters appear on the Display

RELEASE BRAKING LEVEL = 5

8)

When the desired Parameter appears, it’s possible to change the Level by pressing either SET UP or SET DOWN buttons.

9)

The Display will show the new level.

MAIN MENU PARAMETER CHANGE ' % ' ' ' ' ACC DELAY LEVEL = 5

' ' % ' ' % RELEASE BRAKING LEVEL = 2

10) When you are satisfied with the result of the changes you have made, press OUT.

' ' ' ' % ' ARE YOU SURE? YES=ENTER NO=OUT

11) The Display asks: “ARE YOU SURE?” 12) Press ENTER to accept the changes, or press OUT to discard them.

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13) The Display will show

MAIN MENU PARAMETER CHANGE

1) ACCELER. DELAY Seconds. It determines the acceleration ramp. The parameter sets the time needed to speed up the traction motor from 0Hz to 100Hz. 2) RELEASE BRAKING Seconds. It controls the deceleration ramp when the travel request is released. The parameter sets the time needed to decelerate the traction motor from 100Hz to 0Hz. 3) TILLER BRAKING Seconds. It controls the deceleration ramp when the tiller is in braking position (released). The parameter sets the time needed to decelerate the traction motor from 100Hz to 0Hz 4) INVERS. BRAKING Seconds. It controls the deceleration ramp when the direction switch is inverted during travel. The parameter sets the time needed to decelerate the traction motor from 100Hz to 0Hz. 5) DECELERATION BRAKING Seconds. It controls the deceleration ramp when the accelerator has turned down but not completely released. The parameter sets the time needed to decelerate the traction motor from 100Hz to 0Hz. 6) SPEED LIMIT BRK Seconds. It controls the deceleration ramp when a speed reduction has been activated. The parameter sets the time needed to decelerate the traction motor from 100Hz to 0Hz. 7) CURVE BRAKING Seconds. It controls the deceleration ramp when the curve cutback input becomes active. The parameter sets the time needed to decelerate from 100Hz to 0Hz. 8) MAX SPEED FWD Percentage. It determines the maximum speed in forward direction.

9) MAX SPEED BWD Percentage. It determines the maximum speed in backward direction.

10) CUTBACK SPEED 1 Typically from 10% to 100%. It determines the percentage of the max speed applied when the cutback switch 1 (CUTBACK on CNA#11 in AmpSaab connector, CNA#6 in AmpSeal) is active. When set to 100% the speed reduction is ineffective.

11) CUTBACK SPEED 2 Typically from 10% to 100%. It determines the percentage of the max speed applied when the cutback switch 2 is active. When set to 100% the speed reduction is ineffective.

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12) HS CUTBACK Typically from 10% to 100%. It determines the percentage of the max speed applied when the Hard & Soft function (H&S switch on CNA#6 in AmpSaab connector, CNA#29 in AmpSeal connector) is active. When set to 100% the speed reduction is ineffective.

13) CUTBACK SPEED 3 Typically from 10% to 100%. It determines the percentage of the max speed applied when the cutback switch 3 is active. When set to 100% the speed reduction is ineffective.

14) FREQUENCY CREEP Hz value. This is the minimum speed applied when the forward or reverse switch is closed, but the accelerator is at its minimum.

15) MAXIMUM CURRENT Maximum level of the current (percentage of the maximum current of the controller).

16) INCHING SPEED To set the speed (percentage of the maximum speed) in the inching mode.

17) INCHING TIME When the inching mode is active for a period of time higher then this value, the truck automatically stops and the operator must do a new request to restart.

18) ACCELERATION SMOOTH It gives a parabolic form to the acceleration ramp.

19) INVERSION SMOOTH It gives a parabolic form to the acceleration ramp after a direction inversion.

20) STOP SMOOTH Hz. It sets the level of frequency where the smooth effect of the acceleration parabolic form ends.

21) BRK SMOOTH It gives a parabolic form to the deceleration ramp.

22) STOP BRK SMOOTH Hz. It sets the level of frequency where the smooth effect of the deceleration parabolic form ends.

23) AUXILIARY TIME Time units value (seconds). For the encoder version, it determines the time duration the truck is hold on the ramp if the STOP ON RAMP option is ON.

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PARAMETER

PROGRAMMED LEVEL

UNIT 0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

ACCELERATION DELAY

Sec.

From 0 to 10 sec., resolution of 0.1

RELEASE BRAKING

Sec.

From 0 to 10 sec., resolution of 0.1

TILLER BRAKING

Sec.

From 0 to 10 sec., resolution of 0.1

INVERSION BRAKING

Sec.

From 0 to 10 sec., resolution of 0.1

SPEED LIMIT BRAKING

Sec.

From 0 to 10 sec., resolution of 0.1

INVERSION BRAKING

Sec.

From 0 to 10 sec., resolution of 0.1

DECELERATION BRK.

Sec.

From 0 to 10 sec., resolution of 0.1

SPEED LIMIT BRK.

Sec.

From 0 to 10 sec., resolution of 0.1

CURVE BRAKING

Sec.

From 0 to 10 sec., resolution of 0.1

MAX SPEED FW

%

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 1%

MAX SPEED BW

%

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 1%

CUTBACK SPEED 1

%Max Sp

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 1%

CUTBACK SPEED 2

%Max Sp

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 1%

H&S CUTBACK

%Max Sp

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 1%

CUTBACK SPEED 3

%Max Sp

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 1%

FREQUENCY CREEP

Hz

From 0.6 to 4.0 Hz, resolution of 0.1 Hz

MAXIMUM CURRENT

%IMAX

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 1%

INCHING SPEED

%Max Sp

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 1%

INCHING TIME

Sec.

From 0 to 10 sec., resolution of 0.1

STOP SMOOTH

Hz

From 3 to 20 Hz, resolution of 1Hz

STOP BRAKE SMOOTH

Hz

From 3 to 20 Hz, resolution of 1Hz

AUXILIARY TIME

Sec.

From 0 to 10 sec., resolution of 0.1

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9.4.4 Zapi menu “SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS” functions list Note: the below set-up description is for skilled persons only: if you aren’t, please keep your hands off. To enter this Zapi hidden menu a special procedure is required. Ask for this procedure, directly to a Zapi technician.

In the SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS functions list, there are factory adjusted parameters only.

1) ADJUSTMENT #01 (Factory adjusted). % value. This is the Gain of the first Current Sensing Amplifier.

NOTE: only Zapi technicians should change this value 2) ADJUSTMENT#02 (Factory adjusted). % value. This is the Gain of the second Current Sensing Amplifier.

NOTE: only Zapi technicians should change this value 3) SET TEMPERATURE Set the temperature offset to have the correct value reading. This is a fine calibration of the controller temperature sensor.

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4) HIGH ADDRESS To be used to have access to special memory address.

NOTE: only Zapi technicians should change this value

9.4.5 Main menu “TESTER” functions list The TESTER functions are a real time feedback measurements of the state of the controller/motor/command devices. It is possible to know the state (active / off) of the digital I/Os, the voltage value of the analog inputs and the state of the main variables used in the motor and hydraulics control. Enter the home page in the hand-set display and roll for the TESTER item.

1) BATTERY VOLTAGE Voltage value with 1 decimal digit. Battery voltage value measured at the key on.

2) MOTOR VOLTAGE Percentage value. It is the voltage generated by the inverter expressed in per cent of the actual battery voltage. 100% means the sine wave width is close to the actual battery voltage; 0% means the sine wave width is null.

3) VOLTAGE BOOSTER Percentage value. It is the booster contribute to the voltage really supplied to the motor expressed in per cent of the actual battery voltage. (Note: when DC_LINK COMPENSATION is set ON, the VOLTAGE BOOSTER reading will not match perfectly the booster setting because this latest one is calculated respect to the nominal battery voltage; VOLTAGE BOOSTER is expressed respect to the actual battery voltage).

4) FREQUENCY Hz value. This is the frequency of the sine waves the inverter is supplying.

5) ENCODER Hz value. This is the speed of the motor measured with the encoder and expressed in the same unit of the FREQUENCY reading.

6) SLIP VALUE Hz value. This is the slip between the frequency and the speed of the motor (SLIP VALUE = FREQUENCY-ENCODER).

7) CURRENT RMS Ampere value. Root Mean Square value of the line current in the motor.

8) BATTERY CHARGE Percentage value. It supplies the residual charge of the battery as a percentage of the full charge level.

9) TEMPERATURE °C value. This is the temperature of the inverter base plate. This temperature is used for the HIGH TEMPERATURE alarm detection.

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analog sensor inside the motor. Normally this sensor is a PTC Philips KTY84-130. This temperature is used only to raise a warning in the hand set when the motor temperature overtakes the MOTOR OVERTEMP setting.

11) ACCELERATOR From 0.0V to 5.0V. The voltage on the wiper of the accelerator (CPOT on CNA#24 in AmpSaab version, CNA#15 in AmpSeal version) is halved inside the controller and then recorded on this reading. That means the actual wiper voltage is in the range 0 to 10V meanwhile the corresponding ACCELERATOR reading is in the range 0.0 to 5.0Vdc. 12) LIFTING CONTROL From 0.0 to 5.0V. The voltage on the wiper of the accelerator (CPOTLIFT on CNA#25 [AmpSaab connector], CNA#30 [AmpSeal connector]) is halved inside the controller and then recorded on this reading.That means the actual wiper voltage is in the range 0 to 10V meanwhile the corresponding ACCELERATOR reading is in the range 0.0 to 5.0Vdc 13) TILLER SWITCH ON/OFF. This is the level of the digital input CNA#6 in AmpSaab connector [CNA#29 in AmpSeal connector] for the Hard & Soft request. With the H&S service is possible to turn the truck moving (at reduced speed) only by acting the H&S switch, and the accelerator, without to let down the tiller : - ON +VB = When it is closed to a battery (key) voltage, the H&S request is Active.

- OFF GND = When it is not connected to a battery (key) voltage (or it is connected to GND), the H&S request is not active.

14) DESCENT SWITCH ON/OFF. This is the level of the digital input CNA#5 in AmpSaab connector [CNA#20 in AmpSeal connector] for the Lowering request: - ON +VB = When it is closed to a battery (key) voltage, the Lowering request is Active.

- OFF GND = When it is not connected to a battery (key) voltage (or it is connected to GND), the Lowering request is not active.

15) CUTBACK SWITCH ON/OFF. This is the level of the digital input CNA#11 in AmpSaab connector [CNA#6 in AmpSeal connector]: - ON GND = When it is not closed to a battery (key) voltage (or connected to GND) the SR#1 request is active.

- OFF +VB = When it is closed to a battery (key) voltage the SR#1 request is not active.

16) FORWARD SWITCH ON/OFF. This is the level of the digital input CNA#18 in AmpSaab connector [CNA#32 in AmpSeal connector] for the forward travel demand: - ON +VB = When it is closed to a battery (key) voltage, the Forward Travel demand is Active.

- OFF GND = When it is not connected to a battery (key) voltage (or it is connected to GND), the Forward Travel demand is not active.

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ON +VB = When it is closed to a battery (key) voltage, the Backward Travel demand is Active.

OFF GND = When it is not connected to a battery (key) voltage (or it is connected to GND), the Backward Travel demand is not active.

18) IN 5 SWITCH ON/OFF. This is the level of the digital input#5 CNA#20 in AmpSaab connector [CNA#19 in AmpSeal connector]: - ON +VB = When it is closed to a battery (key) voltage the digital input#5 request is active.

- OFF GND = When it is not closed to a battery (key) voltage (or connected to GND) the digital input#5 request is not active.

19) BELLY SWITCH ON/OFF. This is the level of the digital input CNA#33 in AmpSaab connector [CNA#7 in AmpSeal connector] ( belly button): - ON +VB = When it is closed to a battery (key) voltage, the request of the Belly (to stop the movement) is active.

- OFF GND= When it is not connected to a battery (key) voltage (or it is connected to GND), the Belly request is not active.

20) IN 7 SWITCH ON/OFF. This is the level of the digital input#7 CNA#34 in AmpSaab connector [CNA#35 in AmpSeal connector] : - ON +VB = When it is closed to a battery (key) voltage the voltage the digital input#7 request is active.

- OFF GND = When it is not closed to a battery (key) voltage (or connected to GND) the voltage the digital input#7 request is not active.

21) IN 8 SWITCH Only for AmpSaab version. ON/OFF. This is the level of the digital input#8 CNA#35 in AmpSaab connector: - ON +VB = When it is closed to a battery (key) voltage the digital input#8 is active.

- OFF GND = When it is not closed to a battery (key) voltage (or it is connected to GND) the digital input#8 is not active.

22) H&S CUTBACK ON/OFF. This is the level of the digital input CNA#6 in AmpSaab connector [CNA#29 in AmpSeal connector] for the Hard & Soft request. With the H&S service is possible to turn the truck moving (at reduced speed) only by acting the H&S switch, and the accelerator, without to let down the tiller : - ON +VB = When it is closed to a battery (key) voltage, the H&S request is Active.

- OFF GND = When it is not connected to a battery (key) voltage (or it is connected to GND), the H&S request is not active.

23) LIFTING SWITCH ON/OFF. This is the level of the digital input CNA#36 (in AmpSaab connector, CNA#17 in AmpSeal connector) for the lifting request: - ON +VB = When is closed to a battery (key) voltage, the Lifting request is Active.

- OFF GND = When is not connected to a battery (key) voltage (or it is connected to GND), the Lifting request is not active.

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ON/OFF. This is the level of the CNA#37 digital input (only in AmpSaab connector): - ON GND = When CNA#37 is not closed to a battery (key) voltage (or connected to GND) the Lift Stop is active.

- OFF +VB = When CNA#37 is closed to a battery (key) voltage the Lift Stop is not active.

25) IN12 SWITCH ON/OFF. This is the level of the digital input#12 CNA#38 (only in AmpSaab connector): - ON +VB = When it is closed to a battery (key) voltage the digital input#12 is active.

- OFF GND = When it is not closed to a battery (key) voltage (or it is connected to GND) the digital input#12 is not active.

9.5 Function configuration (SLAVE) 9.5.1 Config menu “SET OPTIONS” functions list 1) HOUR COUNTER Same function of the hour counter option of the Master. When set RUNNING, the hourcounter counts the working time of the pump motor and of the lowering EVP. 2) EVP TYPE Analog/digital: defines the type of the EVP electrovalve, current controlled: Analog: the related output manages a proportional valve, current controlled Digital: the related output manages an on/off valve 3) EV1 TYPE Analog/digital: defines the type of the EV1 electrovalve, voltage controlled: Analog: the related output manages a proportional valve, with a voltage controlled method Digital: the related output manages an on/off valve.

4) SET TEMPERATURE NONE/ANALOG/DIGITAL: set the type of sensor for the measurement of the pump motor temperature.

9.5.2 Config menu “ADJUSTMENTS” functions list 1) THROTTLE 0 POINT Establishes a deadband in the lift/lower accelerator (or, in general, the potentiometer used to command the speed of the motor connected to the slave) input curve.

2) THROTTLE X POINT This parameter, together with the THROTTLE Y POINT, changes the characteristic of the lift/lower accelerator input curve : when the accelerator is de-pressed to X point per cent, the corresponding truck speed is Y point per cent of the Maximum truck speed. The relationship between the accelerator position and the truck speed is linear between the THROTTLE 0 ZONE and the X point and also between the X point and the maximum accelerator position but with two different slope.

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3) THROTTLE Y POINT This parameter, together with the THROTTLE X POINT, changes the characteristic of the lift/lower accelerator input curve (see also paragraph 13.5): when the accelerator is de-pressed to X point per cent, the corresponding truck speed is Y point per cent of the Maximum truck speed.

The relationship between the accelerator position and the truck speed is linear between the THROTTLE 0 ZONE and the X point and also between the X point and the maximum accelerator position but with two different slope.

9.5.3 Config menu “PARAMETER CHANGE” functions list When the slave controls pump motor and pump functions, we have these parameters: 1) PUMP IMAX Level 0 to 9. Set the maximum current for the pump motor.

2) PUMP ACCELERATION DELAY In seconds. Set the acceleration ramp for the pump motor.

3) PUMP DECELERATION DELAY In seconds. Set the deceleration ramp for the pump motor.

4) SPEED LIMIT Percentage. It limits the maximum speed of the lifting function. Percentage of the maximum voltage applied to the pump motor.

5) CREEP SPEED Percentage. It sets the minimum speed (percentage of voltage applied) for the pump motor. Percentage of the maximum voltage applied to the pump motor.

6) COMPENSATION From 0% to 100% This parameter sets the voltage compensation (∆V) applied to the motor when the proportional lifting function is active. The value of this ∆V applied to the motor is a function of the motor current. Aim of this function is to reduce, as for as possible, the speed difference between the truck loaded and unloaded.

7) HYD SPEED FINE Fine adjustment of the pump motor steering function speed.

8) HYDRO COMPENSATION Adjustment of the compensation function when the pump motor steering function is active.

9) CUTBACK SPEED Percentage of the maximum speed. It defines the reduction of the pump motor speed when the cutback is triggered.

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10) MIN EVP 0 to 100. This parameter determines the minimum voltage applied on the EVP when the position of the potentiometer is at the minimum. This parameter is not effective if the EVP is programmed like a On/Off valve.

11) MAX EVP 0 to 100. This parameter determines the maximum voltage applied on the EVP when the position of the potentiometer is at the maximum. If the EVP is programmed like a On/Off valve this parameter determines the fixed voltage applied on the electrovalve coil.

12) EVP OPEN DELAY In seconds. It defines the opening ramp of the evp electrovalve when related output is set as Analog (refer to Set Option menu).

13) EVP CLOSE DELAY In seconds. It defines the closing ramp of the evp electrovalve when related output is set as Analog (refer to Set Option menu).

14) EV1 OPEN DELAY In seconds. It defines the opening ramp of the evp1 electrovalve, when related output is set as Analog (refer to Set Option menu).

15) EV1 CLOSE DELAY In seconds. It defines the closing ramp of the evp1 electrovalve, when related output is set as Analog (refer to Set Option menu).

PARAMETER

PROGRAMMED LEVEL

UNIT 0

PUMP IMAX

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

%

From 50% to 100% of IMAX, resolution of 5%

PUMP ACC. DELAY

Sec.

From 0 to 10 sec., resolution of 0.1

PUMP DEC. DELAY

Sec.

From 0 to 10 sec., resolution of 0.1

SPEED LIMIT

%

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 1%

CREEP SPEED

%

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 1%

COMPENSATION

%

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 1%

HYD SPEED FINE

%

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 1%

HYDRO COMPENSATION

%

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 1%

CUTBACK SPEED

%

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 1%

MIN EVP

%

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 0.1%

MAX EVP

%

From 0% to 100%, resolution of 0.1%

EVP OPEN DELAY

Sec.

From 0 to 25.5 sec., resolution of 0.1

EVP CLOSE DELAY

Sec.

From 0 to 25.5 sec., resolution of 0.1

EV1 OPEN DELAY

Sec.

From 0 to 25.5 sec., resolution of 0.1

EV1 CLOSE DELAY

Sec.

From 0 to 25.5 sec., resolution of 0.1

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9.5.4 Config menu “SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS ” functions list 1) ADJUSTMENT #1 (Factory adjusted). % value. This is the Gain of the Pump chopper Current Sensing Amplifier.

NOTE: only Zapi technicians should change this value.

2) SET CURRENT set the current limit for the measurement in the TESTER menu.

3) AUX OUTPUT #1 Debug function.

4) AUX OUTPUT #2 Debug function.

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9.5.5 Config menu “TESTER ” functions list 1) MOTOR CURRENT Ampere. It is the current in the motor controlled by the slave of combiac1.

2) MOTOR VOLTAGE It is the voltage of the motor controlled by the slave of combiac1, expressed in percentage of the maximum voltage.

3) MOTOR POWER Watt. Estimate value of the traction motor power. This parameter is used by Slave µC in order to carry out safety checks on traction functions (managed

by Master µC).

4) ENCODER Hz. Speed of the traction motor. This parameter is used by Slave µC in order to carry out safety checks on traction functions (managed by Master µC) 5) SLIP Hz. Estimate of traction motor slip. This parameter is used by Slave µC in order to carry out safety checks on traction functions (managed by Master µC).

6) MOTOR TEMPERATURE °C. Measure of the pump motor temperature.

7) LIFTING CONTROL Volt. Measure of the lift/lower potentiometer input (signal CPOTLIFT: CNA#25 in AmpSaab connector, CNA#30 in AmpSeal connector).

8) HANDLE/SEAT SW On/off: it determines if the TILLER input is active or not (CNA#7 in AmpSaab, CNA#20 in AmpSeal).

9) DIGITAL INPUT 1 On/off : it determines if the input 1 is active or not (Lowering switch, CNA#5 in AmpSaab, CNA#20 in AmpSeal).

10) DIGITAL INPUT 2 On/off : it determines if the input 2 is active or not (Speed Reduction#1 switch, CNA#11 in AmpSaab, CNA#6 in AmpSeal).

11) DIGITAL INPUT 3 On/off : it determines if the input 3 is active or not (Forward switch, CNA#18 in AmpSaab, CNA#32 in AmpSeal).

12) DIGITAL INPUT 4 On/off : it determines if the input 4 is active or not (Reverse switch, CNA#19 in AmpSaab, CNA#31 in AmpSeal).

13) DIGITAL INPUT 5 On/off : it determines if the input 5 is active or not (CNA#20 in AmpSaab, CNA#19 in AmpSeal).

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14) DIGITAL INPUT 6 On/off : it determines if the input 6 is active or not (Belly switch, CNA#33 in AmpSaab, CNA#7 in AmpSeal).

15) DIGITAL INPUT 7 On/off : it determines if the input 7 is active or not (Speed Reduction #3 switch, CNA#34 in AmpSaab, CNA#35 in AmpSeal).

16) DIGITAL INPUT 8 On/off : it determines if the input 8 is active or not (Deadman switch, CNA#35 in AmpSaab, CNA#17 in AmpSeal).

17) DIGITAL INPUT 9 On/off : it determines if the input 9 is active or not (H&S switch, CNA#6 in AmpSaab, CNA#29 in AmpSeal).

18) DIGITAL INPUT 13 On/off : it determines if the input 13 is active or not (Horn switch, CNA#21 in AmpSaab).

19) SET POINT EVP This parameter shows the setpoint of EVP valve.

20) EV1 Show the percentage of voltage applied to Ev1 valve.

21) EV2 On/Off: determines if the valve is open or closed.

22) EV3 On/off: determines if the valve is open or closed.

23) EV4 On/off: determines if the valve is open or closed.

24) EV5 On/off: determines if the valve is open or closed.

25) EV6 On/off: determines if the valve is open or closed.

26) EV7 On/off: determines if the valve is open or closed.

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10 OTHER FUNCTIONS 10.1 Description of console “SAVE” function The SAVE function allows the operator to transmit the Parameter values and Configuration data of the controller into the Console memory. It is possible to load 64 different programmes.

The information saved in the Console memory can then be reloaded into another controller using the RESTORE function.

The data that is available via the SAVE function are listed here below: - All Parameter Values (PARAMETER CHANGE).

- Options (SET. OPTIONS).

- The Level of the Battery (ADJUST BATTERY).

Flow Chart showing how to use the SAVE function of the Digital Console.

Opening Zapi Display Press ENTER to go into the General menu The Display will show : Press ROLL UP or ROLL DOWN button until SAVE PARAM. appears on the display The Display will show : Press ENTER to go into the SAVE function If this feature has been used before, the type of controller data stored appears on the top Main with a 2 digit reference Keep pressing either ROLL UP or ROLL DOWN keys until the second Main indicates a FREE storage facility

CA1S2B ZAPI V0.0 24V 350A 00000 ' % ' ' ' ' MAIN MENU PARAMETER CHANGE % ' ' % ' ' MAIN MENU SAVE PARAMETERS ' % ' ' ' ' SELECT: MOD. 00 FREE

% ' ' % ' ' SELECT: MOD. 01 FREE

Press ENTER to commence SAVE routine You can see the items that are being stored whilst the SAVE routine is happening When finished, the Console shows :

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Press OUT to return to the Opening Zapi Display

' ' ' ' % '

NOTE: in reality the SAVE and RESTORE function requires the Windows PCConsole.

10.2 Description of console “RESTORE” function The RESTORE PARAM function allows transfer of the Console’s stored data into the memory of the controller. This is achieved in a fast and easy way using the method previously used with the SAVE PARAM. function.

The data that is available on the RESTORE PARAM. Function are listed here below: - All Parameter Values (PARAMETER CHANGE).

- Options (SET OPTIONS) - The level of the Battery (ADJUST BATTERY) ATTENTION: When the RESTORE operation is made, all data in the controller memory will be written over and replaced with data being restored.

Flow Chart showing how to use the RESTORE function of the Digital Console.

CA1S2B ZAPI V0.0 24V 350A 00000

Opening Zapi Display

' % ' ' ' '

Press ENTER to go into the General menu

MAIN MENU PARAMETER CHANGE

The Display will show : Press ROLL UP or ROLL DOWN button until SAVE PARAM. appears on the display

% ' ' % ' ' MAIN MENU RESTORE PARAM.

The Display will show : Press ENTER to go into the RESTORE PARAM. function The Display shows the type of Model stored, with a Code Number Keep pressing either ROLL UP and ROLL DOWN buttons until the desired model appears on the Display

' % ' ' ' ' SELECT : MOD. 00 AC1 ZAPI V1 % ' ' % ' ' SELECT : MOD. 00 AC1 ZAPI V1

Press ENTER to commence the Restore operation The Display will ask “ARE YOU SURE”.

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Press ENTER for YES, or OUT for No

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You can see the items that are being stored in the chopper memory whilst the RESTORE routine is happening

STORING ACCELER. DELAY

When finished, the Console shows :

MAIN MENU RESTORE PARAM.

Press OUT to return to the Opening Zapi Display

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NOTE: in reality the SAVE and RESTORE function requires the Windows PCConsole.

10.3 Description of console “PROGRAM VACC” function This enables adjustment of the minimum and maximum useful signal level, in either direction. This function is unique when it is necessary to compensate for asymmetry with the mechanical elements associated with the potentiometer, especially relating to the minimum level.

The two graphs show the output voltage from a non-calibrated potentiometer with respect to the mechanical “zero” of the control lever. MI and MA indicate the point where the direction switches close. 0 represents the mechanical zero of the rotation.

The Left Hand graph shows the relationship of the motor voltage without signal acquisition being made. The Right Hand Graph shows the same relationship after signal acquisition of the potentiometer.

This function looks for and remembers the minimum and maximum potentiometer wiper voltage over the full mechanical range of the pedal. It enables compensation for non symmetry of the mechanical system between directions.

The operation is performed by operating the pedal after entering the PROGRAM VACC function.

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Flow Chart showing how to use the PROGRAM VACC function of the Digital Console.

CA1S2B ZAPI V0.0 24V 350A 00000

Opening Zapi Display

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Press ENTER to go into the General menu

MAIN MENU PARAMETER CHANGE

The Display will show : Press ROLL UP or ROLL DOWN button until PROGRAM VACC the display

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The Display will show : Press ENTER to go into the PROGRAM VACC function The Display will show the minimum and maximum values of potentiometer wiper output.

Both directions can be shown

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Press ENTER to clear these values.

Display will show 0.0

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Select Forward Direction, close any interlock switches that may be in the system

MIN 0.0

VACC -

MAX 0.0

MIN 0.6

VACC ↑

MAX 4.4

Slowly depress the accelerator pedal (or tiller butterfly) to its maximum value. The new minimum and maximum voltages will be displayed on the Console plus an arrow indicating the direction.

Select the Reverse Direction and repeat Item 10

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When finished , press OUT

ARE YOU SURE YES=ENTER NO=OUT

The Display will ask : ARE YOU SURE ?

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Press ENTER for yes, or OUT for NO

MAIN MENU PROGRAM VACC

When finished, the Console shows : Press OUT to return to the Opening Zapi Display

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10.4 Description of the throttle regulation This regulation applies a not linear relationship between the position of the accelerator and the speed of the truck. The main goal is to increase the resolution for the speed modulation when the truck is slowly moving.

Three adjustments are used for the throttle regulation: 1) THROTTLE 0 ZONE 2) THROTTLE X POINT 3) THROTTLE Y POINT THROTTLE 0 ZONE: the speed of the truck remains at frequency creep meanwhile the voltage from the accelerator potentiometer is lower than this percentage of the MAX VACC setting. This adjustment define the width of a dead zone close to the neutral position.

THROTTLE X POINT & THROTTLE Y POINT: the speed of the truck grows up with a fixed slope (linear relationship) from the THROTTLE 0 ZONE up to THROTTLE X POINT. This slope is defined by the matching between the X point percentage of the MAX VACC setting with the Y point percentage of the full truck speed.

From the X point up to the MAX VACC point, the slope of the relationship between the truck speed and the accelerator position is different (see figure below) to match the full speed in the truck with the MAX VACC voltage in the accelerator position.

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10.5 Description of the battery charge detection setting The Battery Charge detection uses two setting that specify the Full Charge Voltage Level (100%) and the Discharge Voltage Level (10%). These two settings are the Bat.Max.Adj and the Bat.Min.Adj. It is possible to adapt the Battery Charge Detection to your specific battery, by changing the above two settings (e.g. if the Battery Discharged Detection occurs when the battery is not totally discharged, it is necessary to reduce the Bat.Min.Adj setting as indicated in the figure below).

48V NOMINAL BATTERY VOLTAGE

24V NOMINAL BATTERY VOLTAGE

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The Battery Charge detection follows this algorithm: 1) Battery voltages is read when the Battery current is zero, that is when the output power stage is not driven.

2) Vbatt is the mean of the least samples measured by the microcontroller converter (the samples are took on key input).

3) Vbatt is compared with a threshold value (function of the actual charge percentage) in a table and with comparison is found a new charge percentage.

4) Thresholds value can be changed with parameters Bat. Max. Adj. and Bat. Min. Adj. 5) After key on battery charge can be only increased if the battery charge computed after key on is greater than the last value stored in Eeprom the battery charge value is updated otherwise the Battery charge is not updated.

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11 COMBI AC1 ALARMS LIST The ALARMS logbook in the MAIN MENU’ records the alarms of the controller. It has a FIFO (First Input First Output) structure that means the oldest alarm is lost when the database is full and a new alarm occurs. The logbook is composed of five locations getting possible to stack five different type of alarms with the following information: 1) The alarm code 2) The times that each alarm occurs consecutively 3) The Hour Meter value when the first event of every alarm occurred 4) And the inverter temperature when the first event of every alarm occurred.

This function permits a deeper diagnosis of problems as the recent history can be revised.

NOTE: if the same alarm is continuously happening, the controller does not use new memory of the logbook, but only updates the last memory cell increasing the related counter (point 2) of previous list). Nevertheless, the hourmeter indicated in this memory refers to the first time the alarm occurred. In this way, comparing this hourmeter with the controller hourmeter, it is possible to determine: -

When this alarm occurred the first time.

How many hours are elapsed from the first occurrence to now How many times it has occurred in said period.

11.1 Faults diagnostic system The fault diagnostic system of Combiac1 controller is divided into 2 main groups of faults: ALARMS: these are the faults which open the power section, which means the power bridge is opened and, when possible, the LC is opened and EB is applied.

These are faults related to: - failures in the motor/controller that the power system is not anymore able to drive the truck - safety related failures WARNINGS: these are faults which do not stop the truck or stop it by a controlled regen braking. In other words, the controller is working well, but it has detected conditions to reduce the performances or to stop the truck without opening the power devices.

These warnings are related to: - wrong operator sequences - conditions which require performance reduction (like high temperatures, ….)

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11.2 Master microcontroller alarms overview Master error code

Related slave error code

Description

Restart procedure

Waiting for trac Motor output voltage lower than expected

Vmn high

Waiting for trac Motor output voltage higher than expected

Power mos shorted

Waiting for trac Short circuit on the power mosfets

Coil short hw ko

Waiting for trac Problem on the hardware circuit which manages shortcircuits on Lc/Eb coils

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

start-up

Valve or pump or traction request

Coil shorted

Waiting for trac Shortcircuit on LC or EB coils

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

stby, traction

Valve or pump or traction request

Driver shorted Waiting for trac Driver of Lc coil is shorted, so it is not able to open the Lc Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

start-up, stby, traction

Valve or pump or traction request

Contactor Driver

Waiting for trac Driver of Lc coil is damaged (not able to close)

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

stby, traction

Valve or pump or traction request

Contactor Open

Waiting for trac The Lc coil has been driven but Lc does not close

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

stby, traction

Valve or pump or traction request

Contactor closed

Waiting for trac LC contact is stuck

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

start-up

Valve or pump or traction request

Aux driv. Shrt. Waiting for trac When the mos of EB is shorted

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

start-up,stby,marcia Valve or pump or traction request

Aux driver open

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

stby, traction

Valve or pump or traction request

Pos aux short Waiting for trac Output of built in Smart Driver, which supplies Eb coil Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc positive, is high (= +batt) when the tiller switch is opened. opened, Eb applied

start-up

Valve or pump or traction request

Logic Failure #1

Waiting for trac Overvoltage/Undervoltage condition has been detected

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

start-up, stby, traction

Valve or pump or traction request

Logic Failure #2

Waiting for trac Motor voltage feedback circuits are damaged

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

stby, immediately after Lc closing

Valve or pump or traction request

Logic failure #3

Waiting for trac Failure in the high current HW protection circuit

valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

start-up, stby

Valve or pump or traction request

Stby i high

Waiting for trac In stby condition (no current applied to the motor) the current feedbacks are aout of permitted stby range

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

start-up, stby

Valve or pump or traction request

Wrong Set Battery

Waiting for trac The battery voltage is too low or too high (< 0,8 Vbatt OR Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc > 1,2 Vbatt) opened, Eb applied

Valve or pump or traction request

Analog input

Waiting for trac Problem on the A/D conversion of Master uC

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

start-up, stand-by (only immediately after Lc closing) start-up, stby, traction

Encoder Error Waiting for trac Problem on the encoder

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

start-up, stby, traction

Valve or pump or traction request

Tiller error

Waiting for trac Input mismatch between hard&soft switch input and tiller input

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

start-up, stby, traction

Valve or pump or traction request

Watchdog

Waiting for trac Master uC does not receive via canbus the correct stuffing bit from Slave uC Waiting for trac Master uC has detected that slave uC is not able to stop traction enable or EB-LC enable

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

Key re-cycle

Waiting for trac No can message from slave uC

start-up, stby, traction start-up, stand-by (only immediately after Lc closing) start-up, stby, traction continuous

Key re-cycle

continuous

Key re-cycle

stby, traction

Program Vacc

Waiting for trac Driver of Eb coil is damaged (not able to close)

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

Machine status when the test is done start-up

Capacitor charge Vmn low

Hw Fault

Waiting for trac Power capacitors voltage does not increase

Effect

No can msg N5 Wrong setpoint

Waiting for trac Master uC has detected a Slave uC wrong hydraulic function setpoint

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

Safety Feedback Vacc out of range

Waiting for trac Master uC has detected a problem on the feedback of EVP driver Waiting for trac The voltage on Vacc is outside the range set with Program Vacc

Valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied Valve, pump, traction stopped, Eb applied

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start-up start-up start-up

Valve or pump or traction request Valve or pump or traction request Valve or pump or traction request Valve or pump or traction request

Valve or pump or traction request

Key re-cycle

Key re-cycle

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11.3 Analysis and troubleshooting of Master microcontroller alarms To Enter the MAIN MENU’ push the Enter button at the Home Page of the hand set display and Roll for the ALARMS item. Here is the ALARMS list: 1) “CAPACITOR CHARGE” Follows the charging capacitor system:

When the key is switched ON, the inverter tries to charge the power capacitors through a power resistance, and check if the capacitor are charged within a timeout. If they do not charge, an alarm is signalled; the main contactor is not closed.

Troubleshooting: A) There is an external load in parallel to capacitor bank, which sinks current from the controller capacitors precharging circuit, thus preventing the caps from charging. Check if a lamp or a dc/dc converter or a auxiliary load is placed in // to capacitor bank.

B) The charging resistance is opened; insert a power resistance across line contactor power terminals; if the alarm disappears, it means the controller internal charging resistance is damaged.

C) The charging circuit has a failure, inside the controller.

D) There is a problem in the controller power section.

2) “VMN LOW” Cause 1: start-up test.

Before switching the LC on, the software checks the power bridge: it turns on alternatingly the High side Power Mosfets and expects the phases voltage to increase toward the rail capacitor value. If the phases voltage does not increase, this alarm occurs.

Cause 2: Motor running test. When the motor is running, power bridge is ON, the motor voltage feedback is tested; if it is lower than commanded value, fault status is entered.

Troubleshooting: A) If the problem occurs at start up (the LC does not close at all), check: - Motor internal connections (ohmic continuity) - Motor power cables connections - Motor leakage to truck frame - If the motor connections are OK, the problem is inside the controller B) If the alarm occurs during motor running, check: - Motor connections - If motor phases windings/cables have leakages towards truck frame - That the LC power contact closer properly, with a good contact Page - 64/84

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If no problem are found on the motors, the problem is inside the controller.

3) “VMN HIGH” Cause 1: Before switching the LC on, the software checks the power bridge: it turns on alternatingly the Low side Power Mosfets and expects the phases voltage to decrease down to -BATT. If the phases voltage do not decrease, this alarm occurs.

Cause 2: This alarm may occur also when the start up diagnosis is overcome, and so the LC is closed. In this condition, the phases’ voltages are expected to be lower than 1/2 Vbatt. If it is higher than that value, fault status is entered.

Troubleshooting: A) If the problem occurs at start up (the LC does not close at all), check: - Motor internal connections (ohmic continuity) - Motor power cables connections - If the motor connection are OK, the problem is inside the controller B) If the problem occurs after closing the LC (the LC closed and then opens back again), check: - Motor connections - If motor phases windings/cables have leakages towards truck frame - If no problem are found on the motors, the problem is inside the controller 4) “POWER MOS SHORTED” Cause: Before switching the LC on, the software checks the power bridge: it turns on alternatingly the Low side and High side Power Mosfets and expects the phases voltage to decrease down to –BATT (increase up to +Batt). If the phases voltage do not follow the comands, this alarm occurs.

Troubleshooting: This type of fault is not related to external components; replace the controller.

5) “COIL SHORT HW KO” Cause: The hardware circuits which manages short circuits protection of LC and EB coils has a problem.

Troubleshooting: This type of fault is not related to external components; replace the controller.

6) “COIL SHORTED” Cause: This alarm occurs when there is a short circuit of one of the coils connected to outputs of the Combiac1 (LC coil or EB coil). After the overload condition has been removed, the alarm exits automatically by releasing and then enabling a travel demand.

Troubleshooting: A) The typical root cause for this error code to be displayed is in the harness or in the load coil. So the very first check to carry out concerns connections between controller outputs and loads.

B) In case no failures/problems have been found externally, the problem is in the controller, which has to be replaced.

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The driver of the main contactor coil is shorted.

Troubleshooting: A) Check if there is a short or a low impedance pull-down between NMCC (CAN#17 in AmpSaab, CAN#12 in AmpSeal) and –BATT. B) The driver circuit is damaged in the controller, which has to be replaced.

8) “CONTACTOR DRIVER” Cause: The LC coil driver is not able to drive the load. The device itself or its driving circuit is damaged.

Troubleshooting: This type of fault is not related to external components; replace the controller.

9) “CONTACTOR OPEN” Cause: The main contactor coil has been driven by the controller, but the contactor does not close.

Troubleshooting: A) The wires to the LC coil are interrupted or not connected, so check the coil related harness.

B) It could be also a problem of the contact in the LC that is not working (does not pull-in), try replacing the LC. 10) “CONTACTOR CLOSED” Cause: Before driving the LC coil, the controller checks if the contactor is stuck. The controller drives the bridge for some tens milliseconds, trying to discharge the capacitors bank. If they don’t discharge the fault condition is entered.

Troubleshooting: It is suggested to verify the power contacts of LC; to replace the LC is necessary.

11) “AUX DRIVER SHORTED” Cause: The driver of the electromechanical brake coil is shorted.

Troubleshooting: A) Check if there is a short or a low impedance pull-down between NEB (CNA#31 in AmpSaab, CNA#4 in AmpSeal) and –BATT. B) The driver circuit is damaged in the controller, which has to be replaced.

12) “AUX DRIVER OPEN” Cause: The driver of the electromechanical brake coil is not able to drive the load.

Troubleshooting: Replace the controller.

13) “POS AUX SHORT” Cause: The output of the built in Smart Driver, which supplies the positive to the Electromechanical brake coil is high when the Tiller and the H&S switch are open.

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B) If, even disconnecting the wire from the connector pin, the output stays at high value, the problem is inside the controller and the Smart Driver is probably shorted.

14) “LOGIC FAILURE #1” This fault is displayed when the controller detects an overvoltage or undervoltage condition. Overvoltage threshold is 45V, undervoltage threshold is 9V in the 24V controller. In 48V controller overvoltage threshold is 65V, undervoltage threshold is 11V. Troubleshooting of fault displayed at startup or in standby; in these cases it is very likely the fault is due to an undervoltage, so it is suggested to check: A) Key input signal down-going pulses (below undervoltage threshold) due to external loads, like DC/DC converters starting-up, relais or contactor switching, solenoids energizing / deenergizing.

B) If no voltage transient is detected on the supply line and the alarm is present every time the key is switched ON, the failure is probably in the controller hardware, so it is necessary to replace the controller.

Troubleshooting of fault displayed during motor driving; in this case it can be an undervoltage or a overvoltage condition.

A) If the alarm happens during traction acceleration or driving hydraulic functions, it is very likely it is an undervoltage condition; check battery charge condition, power cable connection.

B) If the alarm happens during release braking, it is very likely it is due to overvoltage condition; check line contactor contact, battery power cable connection.

15) “LOGIC FAILURE #2” Cause: Fault in the hardware section of the logic board which manages the phase’s voltage feedback.

Troubleshooting: This type of fault is not related to external components, so when it happens it is necessary to replace the Controller.

16) “LOGIC FAILURE #3” Cause: Hardware problem in the logic card circuit for high current (overload) protection.

Troubleshooting: This type of fault is not related to external components, so, when it is present it is necessary to replace the controller.

17) “STBY I HIGH” Cause: The current transducer or the current feedback circuit is damaged in the controller.

Troubleshooting: This type of fault is not related to external components so, when it is present, it is necessary to replace the controller.

18) “WRONG SET BATTERY” Cause: At start-up, the controller checks the battery voltage and verify it is within a AEQZP0BB – COMBI AC1 - User Manual

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window around the nominal value.

Troubleshooting: A) Check that the controller SET BATTERY parameter value matches the battery nominal voltage.

B) Check that the TESTER MENU / BATTERY VOLTAGE parameter shows same value as the battery voltage measured with a voltmeter. If it is does not match, then do a “ADJUST BATTERY” function.

C) Replace the battery.

19) “ANALOG INPUT” Cause: This alarm occurs when the A/D conversion of the analog inputs gives frozen value, on all of the converted signals, for more than 400msec. The goal of this diagnosis is to detect a failure of the A/D converter or a problem in the code flow that omits the refreshing of the analog signal conversion.

Troubleshooting: If the problem occurs permanently it is necessary to substitute the controller.

20) “ENCODER ERROR” Cause: This fault is signalled in following conditions: the frequency supplied to the motor is higher than 40 Hz and the signal feedback from the encoder has a jump higher than 40 Hz in few tens mSec. This condition is related to a malfunctioning of the encoder.

Troubleshooting: A) Check both the electric and the mechanical encoder functionality, the wires crimping.

B) Check the encoder mechanical installation, if the encoder slips inside its compartment raising this alarm condition.

C) Also the electromagnetic noise on the sensor bearing can be a cause for the alarm. In these cases try to replace the encoder.

D) If the problem is still present after replacing the encoder, the failure is in the controller.

21) “TILLER ERROR” Cause: Mismatch between the H&S input and the tiller input.

Troubleshooting: Check the harness related to CNA#6 and CNA#7 in AmpSaab connector (CNA#29 and CNA1 in AmpSeal connector) with a voltmeter. If the state of these inputs is right, then it could be a problem inside the controller, which has to be changed.

22) “WATCHDOG” Cause: This is a safety related test. It is a self diagnosis test within the logic between Master and Slave microcontrollers.

Troubleshooting: This alarm could be caused by a canbus malfunctioning, which blinds master-slave communication. Otherwise it is an internal fault of the controller which must be replaced.

23) “HARDWARE FAULT” Cause: The master microcontroller has detected that the slave microcontroller is not able to stop the traction enable or LC-EB enable.

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Troubleshooting: The problem is inside the logic of the inverter, replace the controller.

24) “NO CAN MESSAGE N5” Cause: No Can messages from the slave microcontroller.

Troubleshooting: This alarm could be caused by a canbus malfunctioning, which blinds master-slave communication. Otherwise it is an internal fault of the controller which must be replaced.

25) “WRONG SETPOINT” Cause: This is a safety related test. The Master µC has detected a Slave µC wrong hydraulic function setpoint.

Troubleshooting: This is a internal fault of the controller, it is necessary to replace it.

26) “SAFETY FEEDBACK” Cause: This is a safety related test. Master µC has detected a problem on the feedback of EVP driver.

Troubleshooting: This is a internal fault of the controller, it is necessary to replace it.

27) “VACC OUT RANGE” Cause: The voltage on the Vacc potentiometer (A15) is outside of the range that was set with the “Program Vacc” function.

Troubleshooting: Repeat the “Program Vacc” procedure.

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11.4 Master warnings overview Master error Related Slave code error code Pump Warning Slip profile Forward+back ward Incorrect start

Description

Effect

Machine status when the test is done

Slave has a warning Error on the parameters of the slip Traction is stopped profile setting.

The travel demands are active in both Traction is stopped directions at the same time Incorrect starting sequence Traction is stopped

start-up, stand-by, traction start-up, stand-by, traction start-up, stand-by, traction start-up, stand-by, traction

Vacc not ok

The acceleretor value is higher than Traction is stopped the minimum value recorded, and the direction/enable switches are opened.

High temperature

The controller has reached the thermal cutback temperature 85°C

Battery low

The maximum current is reduced to half and speed is reduced (if CHECK OPTION = 1) Error is detected in eeprom or in Controller works using eeprom management Deafult parameters Motor temperature sensor is opened The maximum current (if digital) or has overtaken the is reduced to half and threshold of 150°C (if analog) speed is reduced The output of the controller thermal The maximum current sensor is out of range. is reduced to half and speed is reduced Maintenance time is reached

continuous

Traction is stopped Maximum current adjustment procedure is in progress (NOTE: this procedure has to be done only by Zapi test department) Traction is stopped Acceleartor poti negative (Npot) voltage is out of range (less than 0,3V or >2V) Tthe truck is in stby with tiller switch LC opens opened for more than 30s

stand-by

Eeprom ko Motor temperature Thermic sens ko Check up needed Data acquisition

Pedal wire ko

Tiller open

Current gain

Waiting for node

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Restart procedure

Traction request Traction request Traction request Traction request

continuous Traction controller reduces the maximum current linearly from Imax (85°C) down to 0A (105°C)

Battery is <= 10% when the parameter BATTERY CHECK is set >0

Controller works, but The Maximum current gain parameters are @ the default values, with low maximum current which means the maximum current adjustment procedure has not been carried out yet Slave uC is in alarm condition, Master uC is waiting for it to resolve its error condition

continuous continuous

continuous

Traction request

start-up, stand-by, Traction traction request standby

Valve or pump or traction request

start-up, stanby

continuous

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11.5 Analysis and troubleshooting of Master warnings 1) “PUMP WARNING” Cause: The slave has a warning.

Troubleshooting: Connect to the slave with the hand set console and check the warning.

2) “SLIP PROFILE” Cause: There is an error on the choice of the parameters of the slip profile.

Troubleshooting: Check in the hardware setting menu the value of those parameters.

3) “FORW+BACK” Cause: This alarm occurs when both the travel demands (Fwd and Bwd) are active at the same time.

Troubleshooting: Check the wiring of the Fwd and Rev travel demand inputs (use the readings in the TESTER to facilitate the troubleshooting). Check the microswitches for failures.

A failure in the logic is possible too. So, when you have verified the travel demand switches are fine working and the wiring is right, it is necessary to replace the controller.

4) “INCORRECT START” Cause: This is a warning for an incorrect starting sequence.

Troubleshooting: The possible reasons for this alarm are (use the readings in the TESTER to facilitate the troubleshooting): A) A travel demand active at key on B) Presence man sensor active at key on Check the wirings. Check the microswitches. It could be also an error sequence made by the operator. A failure in the logic is possible too; so when all of the above conditions were checked and nothing was found, replace the controller.

5) “VACC NOT OK” Cause: The test is made at key-on and after 20sec that both the travel demands have been turned off. This alarm occurs if the ACCELERATOR reading in the TESTER menu’ is 1,0V higher than PROGRAM VACC min acquisition when the accelerator is released.

Troubleshooting: Check the mechanical calibration and the functionality of the potentiometer.

6) “HIGH TEMPERATURE” Cause: This alarm occurs when the temperature of the base plate is higher than 85°.

Then the maximum current decreases proportionally with the temperature increases from 85° up to 105°. At 105° the Current is limited to 0 Amps.

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Troubleshooting: Improve the air cooling of the controller. If the alarm is signalled when the controller is cold, the possible reasons are a thermal sensor failure or a failure in the logic card. In this case, it is necessary to replace the controller.

7) “BATTERY LOW” Cause: It occurs when the battery charge is calculated being less than or equal to 10% of the full charge and the BATTERY CHECK setting is other than 0 (refer to SET OPTION menu).

Troubleshooting: Get the battery charged. If it doesn’t work, measure with a voltmeter the battery voltage and compare it with the value in the BATTERY VOLTAGE parameter. If they are different adjust the value of the ADJUST BATTERY function.

8) “EEPROM KO” Cause: It’s due to a HW or SW defect of the non-volatile embedded memory supporting the controller parameters. This alarm does not inhibit the machine operations, but the truck will work with the default values.

Troubleshooting: Try to execute a CLEAR EEPROM operation (refer to Console manual).

Switch the key off and on to check the result. If the alarm occurs permanently, it is necessary to replace the controller. If the alarm disappears, the previously stored parameters will have been replaced by the default parameters.

9) “MOTOR TEMPERATURE” Cause: This warning occurs when the temperature sensor is opened (if digital) or has overtaken the threshold of 150° (if analog).

Troubleshooting: Check the thermal sensor inside the motor (use the MOTOR TEMPERATURE reading in the TESTER menu); check the sensor ohmic value and the sensor wiring. If the sensor is OK, improve the air cooling of the motor. If the warning is present when the motor is cool, then the problem is inside the controller.

10) “THERMIC SENSOR KO” Cause: The output of the controller thermal sensor is out of range.

Troubleshooting: This type of fault is not related to external components; replace the controller.

11) “CHECK UP NEEDED” Cause: This is just a warning to call for the time programmed maintenance.

Troubleshooting: It is just enough to turn the CHECK UP DONE option to level ON after the maintenance is executed.

12) “DATA ACQUISITION” Cause: Acquisition of the current gains.

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Troubleshooting: The alarm ends when the acquisition is done.

13) “PEDAL WIRE KO” Cause: The SW continuously checks for the connection of the two supply ends of the potentiometer in the accelerator. The test consists of reading the voltage drop on a sense diode, connected between NPOT (CNA#23 in AmpSaab connector) and GND and cascaded with the potentiometer: if the potentiometer gets disconnected on PPOT (CNA#26 in AmpSaab connector) or NPOT, no current flows in this sense diode and the voltage on the NPOT connection collapses down.

When the NPOT voltage is less than 0.3V this alarm occurs. This alarm occurs also when the NPOT voltage is higher than 2Vdc (to detect also the condition of a broken sense diode).

Troubleshooting: Check the voltage on NPOT and the potentiometer connections.

14) “TILLER OPEN” Cause: Warning: when the tiller is released, after a fixed period of time of standby (30 seconds) the main contactor open.

Troubleshooting: At the next travel request the warning disappear.

15) “CURRENT GAIN” Cause: The Maximum current gain parameters are at the default values, which means the maximum current adjustment procedure has not been carried out yet.

Troubleshooting: Ask the assistance of a Zapi technician to do the correct adjustment procedure of the current gain parameters.

16) “WAITING FOR NODE” Cause: The controller receives from the CAN the message that another controller in the net is in fault condition; as a consequence the traction controller itself cannot enter an operative status, but has to WAIT for the other controller coming out from the fault status.

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11.6 Slave alarms overview Slave Related error Master error Description code code Evp Driver Waiting for Evp driver is failed shorted (always ON) Shorted Node Pump Waiting for Vmn Low Node Pump Waiting for Vmn High Node analog input

Waiting for Node

logic failure#1

Waiting for Node

Wrong Zero

Waiting for Node

Safety Waiting for Feed (TG) Node Safety Waiting for Feed (Eb) Node Wrong setpoint

Waiting for Node

Input Waiting for MisMatch Node

Output Waiting for MisMatch Node

watchdog Waiting for Node No can Msg #2

Waiting for Node

Hw Fault

Waiting for Node

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Machine status when the test is done valve, pump, traction start-up, stby stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied Pump motor output is too low, with respect valve, pump, traction start-up, stby, during to pwm applied stopped, Lc opened, pump function Eb applied Pump motor output is too high, with respect valve, pump, traction during pump to pwm applied stopped, Lc opened, function Eb applied Problem on the A/D conversion of uC valve, pump, traction continuous stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied Overvoltage/Undervoltage condition has valve, pump, traction continuous been detected stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied The outputs of the amplifiers (used to valve, pump, traction init (for measure the motor currents and voltage) stopped, Lc opened, iv,iw,huw,hvw) Eb applied rpm>20Hz(lv,lu) are cheked to be near null. This alarm occurs when current signals are >2,85V or <2,15V. Voltage signals >3V or <2V at the init Slave uC has detected a problem on the valve, pump, traction continuous feedback of Lc driver stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied Slave uC has detected a problem on the valve, pump, traction continuous feedback of Eb driver stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied Slave uC has detected a Master uC wrong Valve, pump, traction continuous hydraulic function setpoint stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied Slave uC has detected a mismatch between Valve, pump, traction continuous its input (digital, analog and encoder) and stopped, Lc opened, correspondant Master uC inputs Eb applied Slave uC has detected a condition that the Master uC is driving traction motor in a wrong way (not correspondant to the status of operator commands) Controllo che lo master passi in più punti del programma e inverta i bit del slave

Effect

Valve, pump, traction continuous stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied Can messages from Master uC are lost valve, pump, traction stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied Slave uC has detected that Master uC is not valve, pump, traction able to stop hydraulic functions stopped, Lc opened, Eb applied

Restart procedure valve or pump or traction request valve or pump or traction request valve or pump or traction request valve or pump or traction request valve or pump or traction request valve or pump or traction request

Key re-cycle

Key re-cycle

Key re-cycle

Key re-cycle

Key re-cycle

continuous

Key re-cycle

continuous

Key re-cycle

start-up (EVP Key re-cycle related test) stby (pump chopper related test)

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11.7 Analysis and troubleshooting of Slave alarms 1) “EVP DRIVER SHORTED” Cause: The EVP driver is shorted.

Troubleshooting: Check if there is a short or a low impedance between the negative of the coil and –BATT. Otherwise the driver circuit is damaged and the controller must be replaced.

2) “PUMP VMN LOW” Cause: The pump motor output is lower than expected, considering the pwm applied.

Troubleshooting: A) If the problem occurs at start up (the LC does not close at all), check: - Motor internal connections (ohmic continuity) - Motor power cables connections - If the motor connection are OK, the problem is inside the controller B) If the problem occurs after closing the LC (the LC closed and then opens back again), check: - Motor connections - If motor windings/cables have leakages towards truck frame - If no problem are found on the motors, the problem is inside the controller C) If the alarm occurs during motor running, check: - Motor connections - If motor windings/cables have leakages towards truck frame - That the LC power contact closer properly, with a good contact - If no problem are found on the motors, the problem is inside the controller.

3) “PUMP VMN HIGH” Cause: This test is carried out when the pump motor is turning (pwm applied). The pump motor output is higher than expected, considering the pwm applied.

Troubleshooting: it is suggested to check: A) Motor connections B) If motor windings/cables have leakages towards truck frame C) If no problem are found on the motors, the problem is inside the controller 4) “ANALOG INPUT” Cause: This alarm occurs when the A/D conversion of the analog inputs gives frozen value, on all of the converted signals, for more than 400msec. The goal of this diagnosis is to detect a failure of the A/D converter or a problem in the code flow that omits the refreshing of the analog signal conversion.

Troubleshooting: If the problem occurs permanently it is necessary to substitute the controller.

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undervoltage condition. Overvoltage threshold is 45V, undervoltage threshold is 9V in the 24V controller. In 48V controller overvoltage threshold is 65V, undervoltage threshold is 11V. Troubleshooting of fault displayed at startup or in standby; in these cases it is very likely the fault is due to an undervoltage, so it is suggested to check: A) Key input signal down-going pulses (below undervoltage threshold) due to external loads, like DC/DC converters starting-up, relais or contactor switching, solenoids energizing / deenergizing.

B) If no voltage transient is detected on the supply line and the alarm is present every time the key is switched ON, the failure is probably in the controller hardware, so it is necessary to replace the controller.

Troubleshooting of fault displayed during motor driving; in this case it can be an undervoltage or a overvoltage condition.

A) If the alarm happens during traction acceleration or driving hydraulic functions, it is very likely it is an undervoltage condition; check battery charge condition, power cable connection.

B) If the alarm happens during release braking, it is very likely it is due to overvoltage condition; check line contactor contact, battery power cable connection.

6) “WRONG ZERO” Cause: The outputs of the amplifiers (used to measure the motor currents and voltage) are checked to be near null. This alarm occurs when current signals are >2,85V or <2,15V. Voltage signals >3V or <2V at the init.

Troubleshooting: This type of fault is not related to external components; replace the controller.

7) “SAFETY FEED (TG)” Cause: This is a safety related test. Slave µC has detected a problem on the feedback of Lc driver.

Troubleshooting: This is a internal fault of the controller, it is necessary to replace it.

8) “SAFETY FEED (EB)” Cause: This is a safety related test. Slave µC has detected a problem on the feedback of Eb driver.

Troubleshooting: This is a internal fault of the controller, it is necessary to replace it.

9) “WRONG SETPOINT” Cause: This is a safety related test. Slave µC has detected a Master µC wrong traction function setpoint.

Troubleshooting: This is a internal fault of the controller, it is necessary to replace it.

10) “INPUT MISMATCH” Cause: This is a safety related test. Slave µC has detected a mismatch between its input (digital, analog and encoder) and correspondant Master µC inputs.

Troubleshooting: This is a internal fault of the controller, it is necessary to replace it.

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11) “OUTPUT MISMATCH” Cause: This is a safety related test. Slave µC has detected that the Master µC is driving traction motor in a wrong way (not correspondant to the status of operator commands).

Troubleshooting: This is a internal fault of the controller, it is necessary to replace it.

12) “WATCHDOG” Cause: It is a self diagnosis test within the logic between Master and Slave microcontrollers.

Troubleshooting: This alarm could be caused by a canbus malfunctioning, which blinds master-slave communication. Otherwise it is an internal fault of the controller which must be replaced.

13) “NO CAN MESSAGE#2” Cause: No Can messages from the master microcontroller.

Troubleshooting: This alarm could be caused by a canbus malfunctioning, which blinds master-slave communication Otherwise the problem is inside the logic, replace the controller.

14) “HW FAULT” Cause: The slave has detected that the master microcontroller is not able to stop hydraulic functions.

Troubleshooting: This type of fault is not related to external components; replace the controller.

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11.8 Slave warnings overview Slave error code

Related Master error code

Description

Effect

Machine status when the test is done

Restart procedure

Pump chopper current sensor feedback too low (below 0,5V) Problem on the EN-EVS

Pump motor stopped

stby

pump request

On/off valves stopped

start-up

valve on/off request

Valve Coil Shorted Pump Warning

Shortcircuit on On/off coils

On/off valves stopped

valve on/off request

Valve driver shorted Valve Cont driver

Pump Warning

On/off valves stopped On/off valves stopped

during valve function

valve on/off request

Evp Driver Ko

Pump Warning

Evp stopped

Pump Warning

Pump motor stopped

during Evp function start-up, stby

valve evp request

Pump Stby I high Pump I=0 ever

Pump Warning

One or more on/off valve drivers shorted (always ON) One or more on/off valve drivers opened (not able to close, so not able to drive the valve) Evp driver open (not able to close, so not able to drive the valve) Pump chopper current sensor feedback too high (above 0,8V) Pump current feedback is always 0A even when pump motor is running Pump motor temperature high

start-up, stby, during valve function start-up, stby

Pump motor stopped

pump function

pump request

Pump chopper maximum current reduced to half

continuous

Current Sensor Low Hw Fault Valve

Pump Warning Pump Warning

Pump Warning

motor temperature Pump Warning

waiting for trac incorrect start

ALARM XXX Pump Warning

vacc not ok

Pump Warning

ram warning eep warning lift+lower eeprom ko

Pump Warning Pump Warning Pump Warning Pump Warning

Pump motor temperature

Pump Warning

When the parameter SET Maximum current is TEMPERATURE is setted, the halfed temperature of the motor is >150°c

high temperature

Pump Warning

reduction by master

Pump Warning

When the parameter maximum Pump chopper continuous current is 100% the current is maximum current reduced lineary from 85°c to 105°C reduced proportionally to T increase Master requests a reduction pump speed reduced continuous

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Slave is waiting the master Wrong sequence in hydraulic pump/valve stopped function request pump/Evp stopped Hydraulic poti (lift/lowering poti) higher than minimum value recorded, in stby condition checksum ram failed checksum eeprom failed lift+lower request Pump motor stopped eeprom is not online, or the parameters in triplicate are different

continuous

valve on/off request

pump request

start-up, stby

to do a correct sequence hydraulic request

continuous init continuous

hydraulic request

continuous

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11.9 Analysis and troubleshooting of Slave warnings 1) “CURRENT SENSOR LOW” Cause: The pump chopper current sensor feedback is too low (below 0.5V).

Troubleshooting: This type of fault is not related to external components; replace the controller.

2) “HW FAULT VALVE” Cause: The slave has detected that the master microcontroller is not able to stop hydraulic valves functions Troubleshooting: This fault is not related to external components, so it is necessary to replace the controller.

3) “VALVE COIL SHORTED” Cause: This alarm occurs when there is a short circuit on an on/off valve coil.

Troubleshooting: A) If the fault is present at start up, it is very likely that the hw overcurrent protection circuit is damaged, it is necessary to replace the controller.

B) If the fault is present when the controller drives the outputs, the problem is located in the harness and in the coils.

4) “VALVE DRIVER SHORTED” Cause: One or more on/off valve drivers are shorted.

Troubleshooting: Check if there is a short or a low impedence between the negative of one of those coils and –BATT. Otherwise the driver circuit is damaged and the controller must be replaced.

5) “VALVE CONT DRIVER” Cause: One or more on/off valve drivers is not able to drive the load (cannot close).

Troubleshooting: The device or its driving circuit is damaged, replace the controller.

6) “EVP DRIVER KO” Cause: The EVP valve driver is not able to drive the load (cannot close).

Troubleshooting: The device or its driving circuit is damaged, replace the controller.

7) “PUMP STBY I HIGH” Cause: In standby condition (pump motor not driven), the feedback coming from the current sensor in the pump chopper gives a value too high (>0,8).

Troubleshooting: This type of fault is not related to external components; replace the controller.

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8) “PUMP I=0 EVER” Cause: This test is carried out when the pump motor is running, and it verifies that the current feedback sensor is not constantly stuck to 0.

Troubleshooting: A) Check the motor connection, that there is continuity. If the motor connection is opened, the current cannot flow, so the test fails and the error code is displayed.

B) If everything is ok for what it concerns the motor, the problem could be in the current sensor or in the related circuit.

9) “MOTOR TEMPERATURE” Cause: This warning occurs when the temperature sensor is opened (if digital) or has overtaken the threshold of 150° (if analog).

Troubleshooting: Check the thermal sensor inside the motor (use the MOTOR TEMPERATURE reading in the TESTER menu); check the sensor ohmic value and the sensor wiring. If the sensor is OK, improve the air cooling of the motor. If the warning is present when the motor is cool, then the problem is inside the controller.

10) “WAITING FOR TRACTION” Cause: The controller receive from the CAN the message that Master controller is in fault condition; as a consequence the pump controller itself cannot enter an operative status, but has to WAIT for the Master controller coming out from the fault condition.

11) “INCORRECT START” Cause: This is a warning for an incorrect starting sequence.

Troubleshooting: The possible reasons for this alarm are (use the readings in the TESTER to facilitate the troubleshooting): A) A hydraulic function demand active at key on B) Deadman sensor active at key on Check the wirings. Check the microswitches. It could be also an error sequence made by the operator. A failure in the logic is possible too; so when all of the above conditions were checked and nothing was found, replace the controller.

12) “VACC NOT OK” Cause: The test is made at key-on and after 20sec that the hydraulic potentiometer (Lift/Lowering) is back to neutral position. This alarm occurs if the Lift / Lowering potentiometer reading in the TESTER menu’ is 1,0 V higher than the minimum value when the Lift/Lower accelerator is released.

Troubleshooting: Check the mechanical calibration and the functionality of the potentiometer.

13) “RAM WARNING” Cause: Checksum of the ram failed.

Troubleshooting: This fault is not related to external components.

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14) “EEP WARNING” Cause: Eeprom checksum failed Troubleshooting: Try to execute a CLEAR EEPROM operation (refer to Console manual).

Switch the key off and on to check the result. If the alarm occurs permanently, it is necessary to replace the controller. If the alarm disappears, the previously stored parameters will have been replaced by the default parameters.

15) “LIFT + LOWER” Cause: This alarm occurs when both forks movement requests(Lift + Lower) are active at the same time.

Troubleshooting: Check the wiring of the Lift and lower inputs (use the readings in the TESTER to facilitate the troubleshooting). Check the microswitches for failures.

A failure in the logic is possible too. So, when you have verified the travel demand switches are fine working and the wiring is right, it is necessary to replace the controller.

16) “EEPROM KO” Cause: It’s due to a HW or SW defect of the non-volatile embedded memory supporting the controller parameters. This alarm does not inhibit the machine operations, but the truck will work with the default values.

Troubleshooting: Try to execute a CLEAR EEPROM operation (refer to Console manual).

Switch the key off and on to check the result. If the alarm occurs permanently, it is necessary to replace the controller. If the alarm disappears, the previously stored parameters will have been replaced by the default parameters.

17) “PUMP MOTOR TEMPERATURE” Cause: This warning occurs when the temperature sensor is opened (if digital) or has overtaken the threshold of 150° (if analog).

Troubleshooting: Check the thermal sensor inside the motor (use the MOTOR TEMPERATURE reading in the TESTER menu); check the sensor ohmic value and the sensor wiring. If the sensor is OK, improve the air cooling of the motor. If the warning is present when the motor is cool, then the problem is inside the controller.

18) “HIGH TEMPERATURE” Cause: This alarm occurs when the temperature of the power section plate is higher than 75°. Then the maximum current decreases proportionally with the temperature increases from 85° up to 105°. At 105° the Current is limited to 0 Amps.

Troubleshooting: Improve the air cooling of the controller. If the alarm is signaled when the controller is cold, the possible reasons are a thermal sensor failure or a failure in the logic card. In this case, it is necessary to replace the controller.

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19) “REDUCTION BY MASTER” Cause: The master has requested a reduction of performance of the slave.

Troubleshooting: Check in the master the cause of the reduction.

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12 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS Part number

Description

C16506

FUSE PROT. 425A INTERAS60 (for 24v and 48v version)

C12505

AMPSAAB CONNECTOR 42 pins Female

C12532

AMPSEAL CONNECTOR 35 pins Female

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13 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TO BE REPEATED AT TIMES INDICATED Check the wear and condition of the Contactors’ moving and fixed contacts.

Electrical Contacts should be checked every 3 months.

Check the wear and condition of the electromechanical brake. According with the ISO 6292 the electromechanical brake must be able to lock the truck in the worst case in terms of admitted gradient and load. The truck manufacturer has to take care the ISO 6292 is fullfilled with a suited maintenance scheduling.

Check the Foot pedal or Tiller microswitch. Using a suitable test meter, confirm that there is no electrical resistance between the contacts by measuring the volt drop between the terminals. Switches should operate with a firm click sound.

Microswitches should be checked every 3 months.

Check the Battery cables, cables to the chopper, and cables to the motor. Ensure the insulation is sound and the connections are tight.

Cables should be checked every 3 months.

Check the mechanical operation of the pedal or tiller . Are the return springs ok.

Do the potentiometers wind up to their full or programmed level.

Check every 3 months.

Check the mechanical operation of the Contactor(s). Moving contacts should be free to move without restriction.

Check every 3 months.

Checks should be carried out by qualified personnel and any replacement parts used should be original. Beware of NON ORIGINAL PARTS. The installation of this electronic controller should be made according to the diagrams included in this Manual. Any variations or special requirements should be made after consulting a Zapi Agent. The supplier is not responsible for any problem that arises from wiring methods that differ from information included in this Manual.

During periodic checks, if a technician finds any situation that could cause damage or compromise safety, the matter should be bought to the attention of a Zapi Agent immediately. The Agent will then take the decision regarding operational safety of the machine.

Remember that Battery Powered Machines feel no pain.

NEVER USE A VEHICLE WITH A FAULTY ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER

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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT WASTE MANAGEMENT: This controller has both mechanical parts and high-density electronic parts (printed circuit boards and integrated circuits). If not properly handled during waste processing, this material may become a relevant source of pollution. The disposal and recycling of this controller has to follow the local laws for these types of waste materials.

Zapi commits itself to update its technology in order to reduce the presence of polluting substances in its product.

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INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................6 SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................... 7 2.1 Technical specifications ............................................................................................. 7 2.2 Block diagram............................................................................................................. 7 2.3 Electrical specifications .............................................................................................. 7 2.4 Mechanical specifications........................................................................................... 8 2.4.1 Basic release ................................................................................................ 8 FUNCTIONS OF THE EPS-AC0........................................................................................... 9 3.1 Manual Mode Steering ............................................................................................... 9 3.2 Automatic Centering ................................................................................................. 10 3.3 Operational features ................................................................................................. 11 3.4 Diagnosis.................................................................................................................. 11 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ................................................................................................... 12 4.1 Steering Motor .......................................................................................................... 12 4.2 Gear Box and total reduction ratio............................................................................ 12 4.3 Eps-ac0 controller .................................................................................................... 12 4.3.1 Eps-ac0 PCB .............................................................................................. 13 4.4 Sensor in the steering handle................................................................................... 14 4.4.1 Stepper motor............................................................................................. 14 4.4.2 Twin pot ...................................................................................................... 14 4.5 Feedback sensors .................................................................................................... 15 4.5.1 Encoder in the motor shaft and a Feedback Potentiometer ....................... 15 4.5.2 Encoder in the motor shaft and one (two) toggle switch(es) ...................... 17 4.5.3 Feedback Encoder ..................................................................................... 18 AUTC MODE....................................................................................................................... 21 CONNECTING DIAGRAMS................................................................................................ 22 6.1 Power Connecting Diagram ..................................................................................... 22 6.2 EPS-AC0 Stepper Motor diagram ............................................................................ 23 6.3 EPS-AC0 Twin pot diagram...................................................................................... 24 CONNECTIONS: SUGGESTIONS AND CAUTIONS ......................................................... 25 7.1 Stepper Motor connections ...................................................................................... 25 7.2 Twin pot connections................................................................................................ 25 7.3 Encoder connections ................................................................................................ 25 7.4 Feedback pot connections ....................................................................................... 25 7.5 Digital Inputs connections ........................................................................................ 26 7.6 Safety contacts ......................................................................................................... 27 7.7 Motor thermal sensor connections ........................................................................... 27 INSTALLATION: SUGGESTIONS AND CAUTIONS ......................................................... 28 8.1 Thermal consideration.............................................................................................. 28 8.1.1 Controller with Base Plate .......................................................................... 28 8.1.2 Controller with finned Heatsink................................................................... 28 8.2 General suggestion .................................................................................................. 29 8.3 Connection cables .................................................................................................... 29 8.4 Fuses........................................................................................................................ 30 8.5 Contactors ................................................................................................................ 30 8.6 Installation of a CAN Communication System.......................................................... 31 8.7 Wiring: I/O connections ............................................................................................ 33

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Safety features ......................................................................................................... 34 EMC ......................................................................................................................... 34 8.9.1 Emission ..................................................................................................... 35 8.9.2 Electromagnetic Immunity .......................................................................... 35 8.9.3 ESD ............................................................................................................ 35 8.10 Fighting the dither..................................................................................................... 36 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONNECTORS ........................................................................... 38 9.1 Connectors of the logic............................................................................................. 39 9.1.1 CNA connector ........................................................................................... 39 9.1.2 CNB connector ........................................................................................... 39 9.1.3 CNC connector ........................................................................................... 40 9.2 Description of power connections ............................................................................ 41 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .......................................................................................... 42 10.1 Twin Pot with Encoder and Feedback pot: one shot installation procedure ............. 42 10.2 Twin Pot with Encoder, Straight Ahead Switch and Feedback pot: one shot installation procedure ................................................................................................................. 43 10.3 Stepper Motor with Encoder and Feedback pot: one shot installation procedure .... 45 10.4 Stepper Motor with Encoder and Toggle Switch(es): one shot installation procedure46 SETTING THE EPS-AC0 .................................................................................................... 49 11.1 Complete set-up description..................................................................................... 49 11.1.1 Stepper Motor only ..................................................................................... 49 11.1.2 Stepper Motor & AUTC............................................................................... 49 11.1.3 RTC (Twin Pot) only ................................................................................... 49 11.1.4 RTC & AUTC .............................................................................................. 50 11.2 Quick set-up ............................................................................................................. 50 11.2.1 Stepper Motor only ..................................................................................... 50 11.2.2 Stepper Motor & AUTC............................................................................... 51 11.2.3 RTC only or RTC & AUTC.......................................................................... 51 PROGRAMMAING & ADJUSTMENTS USING DIGITAL CONSOLE................................ 52 12.1 Adjustments via console........................................................................................... 52 12.2 Description of console (hand set) & connection ....................................................... 52 12.3 Description of standard console menu ..................................................................... 53 12.3.1 Stepper motor with Encoder and Feedback pot ......................................... 54 12.3.2 RTC with Encoder and Feedback pot......................................................... 55 12.3.3 Stepper motor with Encoder and Toggle switch(es)................................... 56 12.4 Function configuration .............................................................................................. 57 12.4.1 Config menu “SET OPTIONS” functions list............................................... 58 12.4.2 Config menu “ADJUSTMENTS” functions list ............................................ 62 12.4.3 Config menu “SET MODEL” functions list .................................................. 65 12.4.4 Main menu “PARAMETER CHANGE” functions list................................... 68 12.4.5 Zapi menu “HARDWARE SETTINGS” functions list .................................. 75 12.4.6 Zapi menu “SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT” functions list .................................. 76 12.4.7 Main menu “TESTER” functions list ........................................................... 78 OTHER FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 82 13.1 Acquiring the Motor resistance ................................................................................. 82 13.2 Alignment at the rest position ................................................................................... 82 13.3 Straight ahead steering numbness........................................................................... 82 13.4 Special Debugging and Troubleshooting system ..................................................... 83 EPS-AC0 ALARMS LIST.................................................................................................... 84

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Main menu “ALARMS” list ........................................................................................ 84 14.1.1 One Blink Alarms........................................................................................ 84 14.1.2 Two Blinks Alarms ...................................................................................... 86 14.1.3 Three Blinks Alarms ................................................................................... 87 14.1.4 Four Blinks Alarms ..................................................................................... 90 14.1.5 Five Blinks Alarms ...................................................................................... 91 14.1.6 Six Blinks Alarms........................................................................................ 91 14.1.7 Thirty-two Blinks Alarms ............................................................................. 92 14.1.8 No Blink Alarms (Warning) ......................................................................... 92 14.2 CAN BUS “ALARMS” List......................................................................................... 93 15 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS ..................................................................................... 94 16 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TO BE REPEATED AT TIMES INDICATED......................... 95 16.1 Testing the faulty detection circuitry ......................................................................... 95

APPROVAL SIGNS

COMPANY FUNCTION

INIZIALS

PROJECT MANAGER

MI

TECHNICAL ELECTRONIC MANAGER VISA

PP

SALES MANAGER VISA

PN

SIGNS

Publication N°: AEMZP0BA Edition: May 2006

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1 INTRODUCTION This equipment (Eps-ac0: AC0 Electrical Power Steering) may perform two steer by wire functions on a truck: 1) manually controlled power steering 2) automatic centering (AUTC).

Manually controlled steering may use either a stepper motor (used as a tachogenerator) or a twin pot fixed to the steering wheel.

Feedback sensors are mandatory to close the loop when an automatic function is required (Automatic Centering).

Feedback sensors are mandatory to close the loop in manual mode if a twin pot is mounted on the steering wheel.

Feedback sensors are strongly suggested (to improve safety) in manual mode if a stepper motor is mounted on the steering wheel (open loop).

The feedback sensor may be an incremental encoder on the steering motor shaft in combination with one straight-ahead switch. A second switch may be adopted, together with the first one, in the 90 degrees position to improve safety. Besides a feedback potentiometer may be chosen in alternative to the straight-ahead switch.

The eps-ac0 runs an inexpensive, robust and maintenance free three phases AC induction motor. Also, our patented system makes possible to use a very lowresolution encoder (4 pulses/rev are more than enough) mounted on the steering motor shaft.

The on board CAN interface makes the communication exchange between our eps-ac0 and other units in the truck rapid and simple. Via CAN it is possible to enhance the steering performances with additional functions like: steer sensitivity changes with the traction speed, traction speed modulation vs. the steered angle, via CAN automatic centering request and so on.

Configuration options, steering adjustment, measurement functions, and troubleshooting operations are integrally supported by the ZAPI hand held controller equipped with Eprom release number CKULTRA ZP3.01 or subsequent.

Having two microprocessors provides improved safety and operation. The first microprocessor performs operations and a second one executes supervisor functions. Both the aboard microprocessors are CAN BUS connected, as consequence the eps-ac0 may receive a remote steering command directly via CAN fulfilling the norm (the redundant check of the steering command complies with the Category #3 requirement).

The microprocessors combined with the ZAPI hand held controller make servicing easy and direct, reducing adjustment and troubleshooting time. Increased steering motor performance and reduced noise levels are achieved by using MOSFET technology.

The reference SW release for this manual is ZP0.70.

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2 SPECIFICATION 2.1 Technical specifications Steering controller for AC asynchronous 3-phase motors Digital Control using Two Microprocessors Can-Bus interface Both microprocessors Can Bus connected Encoder Interface Stepper Motor or Twin Pot Interface Analog Feedback pot interface (1024 steps resolution) Analog KTY84-130 thermal sensor input Analog input with 1024 steps resolution (one input) Analog input with 4096 steps resolution (one input) Two digital inputs Double Safety Relay inside Operating frequency: ............................................. 8 kHz with center aligned PWM External temperature range: .............................................................-30 °C ÷ 40 °C Maximum inverter temperature:...................................................................... 75 °C Environment protection:....................................................................................IP54

2.2 Block diagram

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2.3 Electrical specifications Battery Voltage: ....................................................................................... 24 V-36 V Maximum current (24 V-36 V):..................................................... 50 A (RMS) for 2' Logic Supply current: ..............................................................max 200 mA @ 24 V AEMZP0BA - EPS-AC0 - User Manual

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Minimum Input (key) Supply Voltage after start-up:..........................................12 V

2.4 Mechanical specifications 2.4.1 Basic release It has Molex Minifit connector with international protection IP54.

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3 FUNCTIONS OF THE EPS-AC0 The eps-ac0 controls a steer system for warehouse trucks. It executes the following functions: 1) Manual mode steering 2) Automatic Centering.

3.1 Manual Mode Steering Manual mode steering requires a command sensor in the hand wheel. The hand wheel may be of two types: 1) Multiturn steering wheel without end-strokes.

2) Handlebar, tiller or joy-stick with end-strokes to limit the angle.

With a Multiturn steering wheel, the sensor in the hand-wheel shall be a stepper motor used as a tacho-generator (see Figure 3-1). Then the control will turn the steering motor moving at a speed proportional to the stepper motor speed (Open loop Mode).

Stepper Motor Figure 3-1

With a Handlebar (tiller or joy-stick), the sensor in the hand-wheel will be a twin pot (see Figure 3-2 below). Then the system works as a position control loop with a rigid correspondence between the angle of the handlebar and the angle of the steered wheel (Closed Loop Mode). In this case a feedback sensor on the steered wheel is mandatory.

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Twin Pot

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The same controller may work either with the stepper motor or the twin pot without hardware modification. It is just enough to set the SYSTEM CONFIG to the correct value (see 12.4.3.1).

3.2 Automatic Centering Automatic Centering turns the steered wheel straight ahead to keep the steer aligned meanwhile travelling inside an aisle between rails (see Figure 3-3).

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3.3 Operational features A list of eps-ac0 operational features follows below: 1) Static sensitivity boost in open loop (steering sensitivity increases for a slow moving steering wheel).

2) Static numbness in closed loop (steering sensitivity decreases for handle steer close to the straight-ahead direction).

3) Dynamic Numbness in open loop (steering sensitivity reduces when the truck speed increases).

4) Dynamic Numbness on request in closed loop (steering sensitivity reduces when the truck speed increases).

5) Truck speed reduces when the steering angle increases.

6) Alignment at the rest position in open loop application (to avoid the drift of the steered wheel when travelling with released steering wheel).

7) Embedded PID algorithm for closed loop application (Twin Pot).

8) Embedded PID algorithm for automatic functions (AUTC).

9) Special Debugging & Troubleshooting system makes easier the fault catching.

10) Possibility to run in a stand-alone (not CAN Bus supported) configuration.

11) Motor control may be performed with or without encoder. Default choice is without encoder. The adoption of a cheap and low-resolution encoder is possible.

12) Redundant processing (two microprocessors aboard) fulfils the Category #3 requirement including the set-point comes via CAN Bus from a remote unit.

13) Redundant set point and feedback sensors fulfil the Category #3 requirement.

14) Redundant safety-contact fulfils the Category #3 requirement in a stand-alone configuration.

3.4 Diagnosis According to EN1175, most of the diagnoses deenergize steer and traction in less then 100 msec. Few secondary alarm conditions require longer time for detection.

They too deenergize steer and traction: it is better to have delayed alarm than no alarm at all.

Diagnosis is provided in two ways. The digital console can be used, which gives a detailed information about the failure; the failure code is also sent on the Can-Bus.

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4 SYSTEM COMPONENTS The eps-ac0 controller needs some external parts in order to work. The following list describes the complete equipment.

4.1 Steering Motor The steering system includes a three phase AC induction motor. The motor rated power (S2-1h) changes with the truck type. As a thumb rule: 1) A low level OP asks a motor with rated power higher than 250 W @ 3000 rpm.

2) A reach truck asks a motor with rated power higher than 400 W @ 3000 rpm.

Obviously the above list is only a rough information: the motor should be chosen from time to time according the rated torque and speed customer’s specifications.

4.2 Gear Box and total reduction ratio Normally, the total reduction ratio between steered wheel and motor shaft should be close to 1:200. Normally it is split into: 1) Gear box ratio close to 1:50.

2) External gears ratio close to 1:4.

The maximum continuous output torque requirement changes with the truck type. As a thumb rule and in the worst case (stalled steer): 1) A low level OP asks a maximum torque of about 250 Nm on the wheel to steer.

2) A reach truck asks a maximum torque of about 600 Nm on the wheel to steer.

Obviously the above list is only a rough information: the reduction ratio together with the gear-box should be chosen from time to time according the customer’s specifications.

4.3 Eps-ac0 controller It consists of a control unit on a PCB marked AEMZPA0B (see Figure 4.1) which operates the AC asynchronous motor for manual and centering mode. Eps-ac0 works with 24 to 36 V battery and a maximum current up to 50 Aac. It has flash memory aboard and it is possible to boot the SW in the Master microprocessor through both, Serial hand set connector (CNC) and via CAN Bus. For the Slave microprocessor, only via CAN Bus booting is admitted. A Zapi own program (Flasher) is needed to boot-on the SW.

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4.3.1 Eps-ac0 PCB It has Molex Minifit connector with international protection IP54.

Figure 4–1

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4.4 Sensor in the steering handle Two configurations are foreseen: 1) No limit, multiturn steering wheel.

2) Tiller, handlebar or joystick arrangement with a limited angle.

Depending by the above choice, there are two different handling: 1) In case of multiturn steering wheel, a stepper motor is used.

2) In case of a handlebar with limited angle, a twin pot is used.

4.4.1 Stepper motor The stepper motor is used as a tachogenerator. The following part numbers resulted suited to work with eps-ac0: 1) MINEBEA Type code AA23KM-K227-T20V. 2) JAPAN SERVO Type Code KH56JM2X 1269 DC12V 30 ohm.

They have the same mechanical dimensions (see Figure 4.2 below).

Obviously, the above information states only these parts are suited for the eps-ac0; no reliability evaluation is given here.

Other sources are possible on request, but must be tested for approval.

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4.4.2 Twin pot The Twin pot is a double potentiometer in the same frame. The two potentiometers inside must have complementary action (i.e. one wiper grows up from zero to Vcc meanwhile the second wiper reduces from Vcc to zero - see Figure 4-3 below).

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Figure 4–3

The following part numbers resulted suited to work with eps-ac0: 1) CONTELEC twin hall sensors 170° Type code VERT-X 2841 417 225.

2) BOURNS twin potentiometers 180° Type Code 6657S-466-502.

3) MCB twin potentiometers 85° Type Code PMR 410 or PMR426.

The CONTELEC is without brushes but drains a high level of current (about 15 mA).

The MCB has the advantage of a spring in the shaft. This spring neutralizes the dead zone in the tiller side getting a strongly accurate straight-ahead matching; unfortunately MCB has a limited angle (85°).

Obviously, the above information states only these parts are suited for the eps-ac0; no reliability evaluation is given here.

Other sources are possible on request, but must be tested for approval.

4.5 Feedback sensors Feedback sensors are mandatory to close the loop in manual mode if a twin pot is mounted on the steering wheel.

Feedback sensors are strongly suggested (to improve safety) in manual mode if a stepper motor is mounted on the steering wheel (open loop).

Eps-ac0 may handle two different configurations for the feedback sensors: 1) Incremental encoder in the motor shaft together with a feedback potentiometer on the steered wheel.

2) Incremental encoder in the motor shaft together with one (or two) toggle switch(es) in the straight ahead (and 90 degrees) position of the steered wheel.

On request, in the closed loop application only, eps-ac0 may work also with two encoders in the motor shaft together with a straight ahead toggle switch.

4.5.1 Encoder in the motor shaft and a Feedback Potentiometer One possible arrangement for the feedback sensor consists of (see Figure 4-4): 1) Feedback encoder in the motor shaft.

2) Feedback potentiometer on shaft of the steering motor gear box.

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Figure 4–4

4.5.1.1 Feedback potentiometer The feedback potentiometer is used for both, encoder initialisation and redundancy on the steered wheel angle measurement. Normally the feedback potentiometer is multiturn (5 or 10 turns) 5K hybrid technology mounted on the output shaft of the steering gearbox (see Figure 4-4).

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4.5.2 Encoder in the motor shaft and one (two) toggle switch(es) It consists of (see Figure 4-5): 1) Straight ahead toggle switch on the input CNA#3 and GND. 2) 90 degrees toggle switch on the input CNA#2 and GND. 3) Feedback encoder on the steering motor shaft.

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4.5.2.1 Straight ahead toggle switch The straight ahead toggle switch must be of NPN type (i.e. it must connect a minus battery to CNA#3).

A possible arrangement for the straight-ahead switch (proximity switch) is shown in Figure 4-6 below. The proximity switch is connected to the truck frame; the Iron plate rotates together with the steered wheel.

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It is handled this way: 1) At key-on, the eps-ac0 turns the steering motor moving in either CW or CCW side, according to whether the output level from the straight ahead switch is high or low (in the above sketch a proximity sensor is used as a straight ahead switch).

2) When the falling edge on the prox switch is detected, the encoder counting is initialized to 0 and the steered wheel is centered.

3) Then the encoder counting is continuously updated to measure the steered wheel angle.

At key on, the Iron plate (with the shape shown in Figure 4-6), provides the correct direction in which the eps-ac0 must turn the steering motor in order the falling edge on the proximity switch is detected.

An option POT UP SW1 EDGE (see 12.4.1.12) determines the direction where the steered wheel rotates to seek the straight ahead switch (i.e. it specifies if the steered wheel at the initial alignment is oriented with the iron plate in its right or left side).

Together with the straight-ahead switch, a second toggle switch could be adopted to detect when the steered wheel is in the 90 degrees limiting position. This second toggle switch must be connected to CNA#2 and GND (minus battery).

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4.5.3 Feedback Encoder One big advantage of our eps-ac0 controller is that it can work with a cost-effective very low-resolution encoder. Our competitors normally need a sensor bearing with 32 or higher pulses/rev; our eps-ac0 works also with a cheap encoder having 4 pulses/rev. That is more than enough for the angle measurement: in fact, with a total reduction of 1:200 and a 4 pulses/revs resolution, we have 1600 events (encoder transitions) within 180° of the steered angle. So the angle measurement is determined with quanta of 180/1600=0.112 degrees. This is possible because our patent system does not use the encoder for the AC motor control; it works completely sensorless.

Following this statement, we have developed, together with a Zapi’s partner ACmotor-brand, a 4 pulses/rev discrete encoder. It is an external device (not integrated in the ball bearing) mounted in the backside of the motor (see Figure 4.8 below showing a 300 W AC Motor by “Best Motor” brand). The advantages of this solution are both, money saving and effective time saving in case of encoder replacement.

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Note: On request, it is possible to use the encoder for the motor control. In this case, the SW must know the encoder resolution together with the poles-pair number. The encoder resolution and the motor poles pair (the controller can handle), will be specified in the headline of the handset showing something like: EPSAC0S2A ZP0.70 That means: EPSAC0=Eps-ac0 steering controller S= 2= A=

Stepper motor poles pair number 32 pulses/rev encoder

ZP= SW release type Zapi 0.70= SW release number 0.70 The command configuration is specified through the first letter after EPSAC0 in the following list: S= Stepper Motor P= Twin Pot C= via CAN Bus Position D= via CAN Bus Speed The encoder resolution is given by the last letter before of the SW release in the following list:

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Q= S= W= A= K= B=

4 pulses/rev 6 pulses/rev 16 pulses/rev 32 pulses/rev 48 pulses/rev 64 pulses/rev

The letters to specify the poles pair number and the Encoder resolution are present only if the SW includes the function for controlling the motor with the encoder.

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5 AUTC MODE Eps-ac0 may perform an automatic centering operation (AUTC).

AUTC means the steered wheel shall be aligned straight-ahead following a centering request. The centering request can be provided via CAN Bus. As alternative, it is possible to use wired requests. For example: 1) in a configuration with feedback pot and feedback encoder, it is possible to use inputs CNA#3 and CNA#2 for the centering request (redundancy is recommended).

2) in a configuration with toggle switches and feedback encoder, when input CNA#1 is not used, it is possible to use inputs CNB#6 and CNA#1 for the centering request (redundancy is recommended).

In case of AUTC a customized software must be developed.

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6 CONNECTING DIAGRAMS Below we have a collection of suggested connecting diagrams. They correspond to the main configurations. On request it is possible to choose also customized proposals or wiring modifications.

6.1 Power Connecting Diagram

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6.2 EPS-AC0 Stepper Motor diagram

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6.3 EPS-AC0 Twin pot diagram

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7 CONNECTIONS: SUGGESTIONS AND CAUTIONS Read the following suggestions to get a correct connection of the steering equipment.

7.1 Stepper Motor connections The stepper motor has 4 connections: two are the stepper motor channels (CNA#9 and CNA#8) and two are the common (negative) references (CNA#10 and CNA#11). In the past we had 6 wires connected between stepper motor and eps-ac.

We consider this 4-wire connection fulfils the norm because it is still possible to detect all of the single stepper motor electrical fault.

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Note: The stepper motor should be connected with two distinct common (negative) references (CNA#10 and CNA#11). We advice against using just one common wire. That is because it takes long delay to detect when a single common wire is broken.

7.2 Twin pot connections The twin pot is connected, in alternative to the stepper motor, between CNB#5 (PPOC: 5 V positive supply), CNA#10 (negative supply), CNA#9 (CPOC1: 1st wiper), CNA#8 (CPOC2: 2nd wiper). CNB#5 is connected to a 5 Vdc supply source through a 22 ohms resistance. Take care the supply current of the Twin pot stays lower than 5 mA.

7.3 Encoder connections The encoder may be supplied either with 5 Vdc or 13 Vdc (factory set jumper J8) on CNB#4 (default set is 5 Vdc on CNB#4). A 10 ohms resistance is connected between the internal supply source and the pin CNB#4. The encoder outputs may be either open collector NPN type or Push-Pull type.

7.4 Feedback pot connections When a feedback pot is adopted it will be connected between CNB#2 (PPOT: positive supply), CNB#1(NPOT: negative supply), CNB#6 (CPOT: wiper).

Pay attention, inside the eps-ac0, a 470 ohms resistance is connected between PPOT and 5 V supply and also between NPOT and the minus battery. That is done

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in order it will be possible to detect if a feedback pot connection breaks (see Figure 7-1 below): when Vout overtakes 4.7 V or is lower than 0.3 V an alarm occurs.

Figure 7-1

7.5 Digital Inputs connections There are three digital inputs available.

Two of them must be GND connected to work properly. Their function primarily is: CNA#3: Input for the straight-ahead toggle switch CNA#2: Input for a 90° toggle switch When the application adopts the feedback pot instead of the straight-ahead toggle switch, CNA#3 and CNA#2 have the function to limit the maximum steered angle in CW and CCW side (in alternative, it is possible to use them as centering request).

CNA#3 and CNA#2 are detected low if they are lower than 1.3 V. CNA#3 and CNA#2 are detected high if they are higher than 6.6 V or open.

Besides there is a third digital input (CNA#1). Default choice wants CNA#1 connected to a plus battery (default choice) to work properly.

CNA#1 is detected low if it is open or lower than 5.17 V. CNA#1 is detected high if it is higher than 11 V. By changing jumper J12 it is possible to reverse CNA#1 logic. Then CNA#1 must be connected to a minus battery to work properly.

CAN#1 is detected low if it is lower than 1.3 V. CNA#1 is detected high if it is open or higher than 3.3 V.

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7.6 Safety contacts The Eps-ac0 provides an internal safety contact accessible through connector pins CNA#5 and CNA#4. It should be used to stop the traction and to enable an electromechanical brake when a steering alarm occurs. This safety contact is closed when the key switch is turned on. The contact opens where there is a steering alarm. This safety contact is floating, that means it's possible to connect it either to the plus battery or to the minus battery. Ensure that the pin #5 is connected to an equal or higher voltage than pin #4. For safety two cascaded switches are internally connected between CNA#5 and CNA#4. The Main microprocessor manages the first contact; the Supervisor microprocessor manages the second contact.

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Note: If the safety switch is connected in series with external switches (deadman switch, tiller switch or similar) it's recommended that the steering safety switch should be directly connected to the supply source (plus battery or minus battery) with no interposed switches (it should be the first the chain: see Figure below).

7.7 Motor thermal sensor connections Eps-ac0 handles a motor thermal sensor: it should be KTY184-130 type. Through this sensor, the eps-ac0 measures the motor temperature: when DIAG MOTOR TEMP is set ON, and the motor temperature overtakes 150 degrees, an alarm occurs. Input CNB#3 is configured with a aboard 1K Pull-up resistor suited to receive the analog thermal sensor between this input and a negative (CNA#13).

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8 INSTALLATION: SUGGESTIONS AND CAUTIONS Read and respect the following suggestions to avoid problem during installation and in the definitive releasing.

8.1 Thermal consideration 1) The heat generated by the power block must be dissipated. For this to be possible the compartment must be ventilated and the heat sink materials ample.

2) Normally eps-ac0 does not ask for a forced ventilation: if the cooling is poor, a possible solution could be to redirect a part of the forced air flow of the traction controller toward the eps-ac0.

3) Abnormal ambient air temperatures should be considered. In situations where either ventilation is poor, or heat exchange is difficult, forced air ventilation should be used.

4) The thermal energy dissipated by the power block module varies and is dependent on the current drawn and the duty cycle.

8.1.1 Controller with Base Plate Installs the controller with the base-plate on a flat metallic surface that is clean and unpainted; suggested characteristics are: planarity 0.05 mm and roughness 1.6 µm Apply a light layer of thermo-conductive grease between the two surfaces to permit better heat dissipation.

8.1.2 Controller with finned Heatsink Sometimes the base plate installation cannot be adopted. Due to positioning problems or to a low thickness truck frame, it is necessary to adopt a finned dissipation combined with one or more fans.

1) The air flux should hit the fins directly, to maximize the cooling effect.

2) In addition to fans, also air-ducting systems can be used to maintain low the temperature of the controller.

3) It is necessary to ensure that cold air is taken from outside the controller compartment and hot air is easily pushed away from the controller compartment.

4) It is mandatory to avoid that the cooling air is re-circulated inside the controller compartment.

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8.2 General suggestion For a proper installation take care of the following recommendations:

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Never connect SCR low frequency chopper with AC Motor Inverter because the Rail capacitors alter the SCR choppers' work. If it is necessary to use two or more control units (e.g. traction + lift. + steering controller), they must belong to the ZAPIMOS family.

Do not connect the inverter to a battery with a nominal value different from the value indicated on the controller plate. If the battery value is greater, the MOS may fail; if it is lower, the control unit does not "power up".

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During battery charge, disconnect the controller from the battery.

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Supply the controller only with battery for traction; do not use a power supply.

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When the inverter is installed, simulate a steering alarm and verify that both traction and electromechanical brake shall be de-energized in a very short time.

After the battery is disconnected, the Rail capacitor remains charged for some minutes; if you need to work on the inverter, discharge them using a 10 Ω ÷ 100 Ω resistance connected from the +Batt to the –Batt terminals in the controller side.

Take care all the inductive devices in the truck (horn, solenoid valves, coils, contactors) have a proper transient suppression device.

8.3 Connection cables 1) For the auxiliary circuits, use cables at least 0.5 mm² section.

2) For power connections to the motor and to the battery, use cables having section of 4-6 mm² (as a minimum).

3) The power cables length must be as short as possible to minimize power losses.

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4) For the optimum inverter performance, the cables to the battery should be run side by side and be as short as possible.

5) They must be tightened on controller power posts with a Torque of 2.5-3 Nm.

8.4 Fuses 1) Use a 6.3-10 A fuse for protection of the auxiliary circuits.

2) Use a 32 A fuse for protection of the power stage.

8.5 Contactors According to EN1175 5.9.6, a contactor to cut the line to the eps-ac0 is not strictly required. In fact in an AC system, the steer is automatically de-energized when a power failure occurs. In a DC system with permanent magnet motor instead, a short circuit in a power device, gets the steering motor rotates at maximum speed (and so it is necessary to cut off the line from the controller).

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A power contactor is still useful to remove the battery from controller when a power failure occurs. This is useful in order to limit the time in which a damaged controller remains battery connected. When a power contactor is used, the contactor coil shall be connected to a power supply through the eps-ac0 safety contact.

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8.6 Installation of a CAN Communication System

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CAN stands for Controller Area Network. It is a communication protocol for real time control application. CAN operates at data rate of up to 1 Megabits per second.

It was invented by the German company Bosch to be used in the car industry to permit communication among the various electronic modules of a vehicle, connected as illustrated in the figure below:

The best cable for can connections is the twisted pair; if it is necessary to increase the immunity of the system to disturbances, a good choice would be to use a cable with a shield connected to the frame of the truck. Sometimes it is sufficient a simple double wire cable or a duplex cable not shielded.

In a system like an industrial truck, where power cables carry hundreds of Ampere, there are voltage drops due to the impedance of the cables, and that could cause errors on the data transmitted through the can wires.

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The eps-ac0 drains low level of current and so low section cables (4 mm2) are adopted for the power connections. This could be a drawback: in fact, a low section cable has higher reactance (impedance) than a wide section cable. As a consequence the noise generated on the minus battery cable, by the CAN lines switching, will be a wide amplitude spike. So, when it is possible, we suggest to use a (as short as possible) cable of a wide section for the minus battery connection, even for the eps-ac0 and the other low current units in the system.

VERY IMPORTANT: The eps-ac0 has the 120 ohms termination resistance aboard.

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In the following figures there is an overview of wrong and right layouts of the cables routing.

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Wrong Layout: R Can Bus

Node 1

Power cables

Node 2

Traction Control

Lift Control

Node 3 eps-ac0 R

The red lines are can wires.

The black boxes are different modules, for example traction controller, pump controller and eps-ac0 connected by can bus.

The black lines are the power cables.

This is apparently a good layout, but can bring to errors in the can line.

The best solution depends on the type of nodes (modules) connected in the network.

If the modules are very different in terms of power, then the preferable connection is the daisy chain.

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Correct Layout: R Can Bus

Node 1

Power cables

Node 2

Traction Control

Lift Control

Node 3 eps-ac0 R

The chain starts from the –BATT post of the controller that works with the highest current, and the others are connected in a decreasing order of power.

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Otherwise, if two controllers are similar in power (for example a traction and a pump motor controller) and a third module works with less current, the best way to deal this configuration is to create a common ground point (star configuration)

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Correct Layout: R Can Bus

Node 1

Power cables

Node 2

Traction Control

Lift Control

Center of the Ground Connections

Node 3 eps-ac0 R

In this case the power cables starting from the two similar controllers must be as short as possible. Of course also the diameter of the cable concurs in the voltage drops described before (higher diameter means lower impedance). So, in this last example, the cable between the minus of the Battery and the common ground point (pointed by the arrow in the image) must dimensioned taking into account thermal and voltage drop problems.

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Can advantages The complexity of today systems needs more and more data, signal and information must flow from a node to another. CAN is the solution to different problems that arise from this complexity - simplified design (readily available, multi sourced components and tools) - lower costs (less and smaller cables ) - improved reliability (fewer connections) - analysis of problems improved (easy connection with a pc to read the data flowing through the cable).

8.7 Wiring: I/O connections After crimping the cable, verify that all strands are entrapped in the wire barrel.

Verify that all the crimped contacts are completely inserted on the connector cavities. For information about the mating connector pin assignment see the description of the connectors in topic 9.

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A cable connected to the wrong pin can lead to short circuits and failure; so, before turning on the truck for the first time, verify with a multimeter the continuity between the starting point and the end of a signal wire.

8.8 Safety features

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ZAPI controllers are designed according to the prEN954-1 specifications for safety related parts of control system and to UNI EN1175-1 norm. The safety of the machine is strongly related to installation; length, layout and screening of electrical connections have to be carefully designed.

ZAPI is always available to cooperate with the customer in order to evaluate installation and connection solutions. Furthermore, ZAPI is available to develop new SW or HW solutions to improve the safety of the machine, according to customer requirements.

Machine manufacturer holds the responsibility for the truck safety features and related approval.

Eps-ac0 implements a double µC structure to comply with the Category#3 specification. The second µC main task is to check correct functionality of the first µC, whose main task is to control the steering motor. Basically, the two microcontrollers implement a double check control of the main functions.

The two µCs are both CAN Bus connected. This characteristic makes possible the eps-ac0 receives the steering command (wished steered wheel position) via CAN Bus fulfilling the norm.

8.9 EMC

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EMC and ESD performances of an electronic system are strongly influenced by the installation. Special attention must be given to the lengths and the paths of the electric connections and the shields. This situation is beyond ZAPI's control. Zapi can offer assistance and suggestions, based on its years experience, on EMC related items. However, ZAPI declines any responsibility for non-compliance, malfunctions and failures, if correct testing is not made.

The machine manufacturer holds the responsibility to carry out machine validation, based on existing norms (EN12895 for industrial truck; EN50081-2 for other applications).

EMC stands for Electromagnetic Compatibility, and it represents the studies and the tests on the electromagnetic energy generated or received by an electrical device.

Emission refers to the energy radiated from the controller and the harness.

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1) Emission 2) Electromagnetic Immunity 3) ESD rejection.

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When possible it is strongly recommended preventing Emission and Immunity problems by locating the controllers inside a metallic enclosure. In most cases, a truck with a metallic enclosure will avoid EMC problem.

8.9.1 Emission Emission refers to the electromagnetic disturbances that the device generates in the surrounding space. Countermeasure should be adopted to prevent the propagation of those disturbances. We talk about “conduction” issues when guiding structures such wires and cables are involved; “radiated emissions” issues when it is studied the propagation of electromagnetic energy through the open space. In our case the origin of the disturbances can be found inside the controller with the switching of the mosfets which are working at high frequency and generate RF energy. Wires and cables are responsible for the spreading of this RF disturbance because they works as antennas, so a good layout of the cables and their shielding can solve the majority of the emission problems.

Three ways can be followed to reduce the emissions: 1) SOURCE OF EMISSIONS: finding the main source of disturbs and works on it.

2) SHIELDING: enclosing contactor and controller in a shielded box; using shielded cables.

3) LAYOUT: a good layout of the cables can minimize the antenna effect; cables running nearby the truck frame or in iron channels connected to truck frame is generally a suggested not expensive solution to reduce the emission level.

8.9.2 Electromagnetic Immunity The electromagnetic immunity concerns the susceptibility of the controller to external electromagnetic fields and their influence on its correct work made.

These tests are carried out at determined levels of electromagnetic fields, to simulate external undesired disturbances and verify the electronic device response.

Here are some suggestions to improve the electromagnetic immunity: 1) SHIELDING: enclosing controller and wiring when possible on a shielded box; using shielded cables.

2) LAYOUT: hide the exposed wires, which are connected to the controller, behind metallic part working like natural barriers.

3) FERRITES: embrace the exposed wires, connected to the controller, with a split or solid ferrite.

4) BY-PASS CAPACITOR: connect an interference suppression capacitor (Y type) between the minus battery and the truck frame, as close as possible to the controller.

8.9.3 ESD When an accumulation of charge occurs in a part insulated from the ground, it may discharging in a shot when turning in contact with a part having different potential.

This phenomenon is called Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).

In forklift trucks applications, special attention should be adopted for avoiding ESD. The main rule is that it is always much easier and cheaper to avoid ESD from being generated, than to increase the level of immunity of the electronic devices.

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ESD happens when there is a rapid transfer from a charged part to another. This rapid transfer has, in turn, two important effects: 1) It can determine, by induction, disturbs on the signal wiring and thus create malfunctions. This effect is particularly critical in modern machines, with CAN Bus communications, which are spread everywhere on the truck and which carry critical information.

2) In the worst case and when the amount of charge is very high, the discharge process can determine failures in the electronic devices; the type of failure can vary from an intermittently malfunction to a completely failure of the electronic device.

Three ways can be followed to prevent damages from ESD: 1) INSULATION: To prevent the controller from ESD, it is necessary to consider that the operator is most of the time the source of ESD. When it gets in touch with a device on the dashboard having metallic head terminal, the accumulated charge will be directed from the head terminal to the wires of the device towards the other units in the truck (e.g. the CAN Bus wires or the wires of the stepper motor on the dashboard could be the transmission mean). As consequence a huge inrush current will be generated getting the controller cut off or damaged.

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To prevent ESD risk it is necessary to avoid that the devices connected to the CAN communication system have exposed metallic head terminals. The operator shall not get in touch with any metallic part of the devices CAN Bus connected.

2) GROUNDING: when a complete isolation cannot be achieved, a good grounding can divert the discharge current trough a “safe” path; the frame of a truck can work like a “local earth ground”, absorbing excess charge.

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It is strongly suggested to connect to the truck frame all the parts of the truck that can get in touch with the operator (who is most of the time the source of ESD). For example, we strongly suggest to connect the stepper motor frame to the truck frame.

3) PREVENTION: Another important issue is the storing and handling of ESDsensitive electronic parts. Then, ensure the operator is grounded; test grounding devices on a daily basis for correct functioning. This precaution is particularly important during controller handling in the storing and installation phase.

Use anti-static containers when transferring ESD-sensitive material.

8.10 Fighting the dither In Closed Loop application with potentiometers, the quantum nature of the Analog to Digital conversion, generates dither on the steered wheel. This is a continuous rolling of the steered wheel from a little bit right to a little bit left around the commanded position. Obviously, both the potentiometers (SP POT and FB POT) have noise and contribute to the problem.

There are some countermeasures to reduce or neutralize the dither.

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1) Use shielded cable for the connections of the potentiometers (especially for the SP POT). The shielded cable reduces the noise in the wiper voltage. Connect the shield to a GND pin of the eps-ac0 connectors.

2) Use the FB ENC instead of the FB POT as feedback sensor. The Encoder has not noise. When the Encoder is stopped in a position, the Encoder counting is absolutely constant.

3) Reduce the gain of the Closed Loop. It means KP and POS. ACCURACY parameters must be decreased. When the gain reduces, the modification of the position error due to noise, are less amplified giving less dither; but less accuracy is got in the final pursuing at the wished position.

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9 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONNECTORS

W V

-B

U

+B

8

CNC

EPS-AC0

1

CNB

CNA

1

4

1

5

8

8

7 14

Figure 9–1

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9.1 Connectors of the logic

CNC

8

1

CNB

CNA

1

4

1

5

8

8

7 14

Figure 9–2

9.1.1 CNA connector A1

DRIVE SWITCH Traction Travel Demand Input.

A2

SW2

2nd Toggle Switch or Left Limit Switch (LLS).

A3

SW1

1st Toggle Switch or Right Limit Switch (RLS).

A4

NK1

Safety Switch Lower Voltage Point.

A5

K1

Safety Switch Higher Voltage Point.

A6

CANL

Can Bus Low.

A7

KEY

Key in (24-36 Vbatt).

A8

CPOC2 / QL

2nd SP POT Wiper or Stepper Motor Q line.

A9

CPOC1 / DL

1st SP POT Wiper or Stepper Motor D line.

A10

NPOC

Twin SP POT Negative Supply (GND).

A11

GND

GND. Encoder Negative Supply

A12

GND

GND. SW1 & SW2 Negative.

A13

GND

GND. Motor Thermal Sensor Negative.

A14

CANH

Can Bus High.

9.1.2 CNB connector B1

NPOT

FB POT Negative Supply.

B2

PPOT

FB POT Positive Supply.

B3

THMOT

Motor Thermal Sensor (KTY84-130) Input.

B4

+5VDC

Encoder Positive Supply.

B5

PPOC

Twin SP POT Positive Supply (5 Vdc).

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B6

CPOT

FB POT Wiper.

B7

CHB

Encoder Channel B.

B8

CHA

Encoder Channel A.

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C1

PCLRXD

Positive serial reception.

C2

NCLRXD

Negative serial reception.

C3

PCLTXD

Positive serial transmission.

C4

NCLTXD

Negative serial transmission.

C5

GND

Negative console power supply.

C6

+12

Positive console power supply.

C7

FLASH

Must be connected to C8 for the Flash memory programming (if used).

C8

FLASH

Must be connected to C7 for the Flash memory programming (if used).

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9.2 Description of power connections View of the power bars:

W V

-B

U

+B

8

CNC

EPS-AC0

1

CNB

CNA

1

4

1

5

8

8

7 14

Figure 9–3

-B

Negative of the battery.

+B

Positive of the battery.

U; V; W

Connection bars of the three motor phases; follow this sequence and the indication on the motor.

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10 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE As stated in the topic 4.5 there are two equipments that it is possible to adopt for the feedback sensor: 1) Encoder and Feedback pot.

2) Encoder and toggle switches.

The standard handling in both cases consists in performing an automatic centering at key-on. The automatic centering at key-on is used to initialize the incremental encoder.

When a straight-ahead switch is used to initialize the encoder, the steered wheel rotates automatically until an edge is detected on the straight ahead switch.

When a Feedback pot is used to initialize the encoder, the steered wheel rotates automatically until the potentiometer reaches the straight-ahead position.

On request, it is possible to avoid the automatic centering at key-on. In case of feedback pot, the feedback encoder counting will be initialized at key-on with the angle measured on the feedback pot; in case of the toggle switches, the truck speed will be limited until the driver rotates the steered wheel and an edge on the straight ahead switch is detected.

Several feedback sensors and command sensor combinations are not described below. That is because they are not handled yet.

10.1 Twin Pot with Encoder and Feedback pot: one shot installation procedure This procedure is relative to the connecting drawings Figure 6-3. It describes the step by step installation procedure to get the prototype working in manual mode: to raise the AUTC function it is necessary to make the complete set-up procedure (see topic 11).

For every truck released on the field, the default set-up shall reply the prototype settings and so no installation procedure is required except for the acquisition of the limiting position (see the quick set-up 11.2).

Carry out the procedure in the following order.

Step1 Connect the AC motor phases in such a way the phase references U, V, W on the steering motor correspond to the terminals references (U, V, W) on the eps-ac0.

Step2 In the SET MODEL menu set the SYSTEM CONFIG setting to LEVEL 1 to steer in closed loop with a twin pot in manual mode (RTC). Turn off and on the key in order the setting is acquired.

Step3 Set the FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION #1 to specify your feedback solution is the sole FEEDBACK POT. Switch off the key after the change. (It is necessary to start with the sole feedback pot to avoid a POSITION ERROR due to the unknown scaling between the encoder counting and the feedback pot value before of an encoder learning operation - Step 9 and 11 below).

Step4 Set option ENCODER CONTROL to OFF. Step5 Connect the feedback pot in such a way the FEEDBACK POT reading in the tester menu assumes higher voltage when the FREQUENCY in the tester menu is positive. When a FB POT LOCKED alarm occurs immediately after switching on the key, it means the motor is turning away from the wished position (i.e. FEEDBACK POT decreases when the FREQUENCY is

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positive). Then it is necessary to swap the PPOT with NPOT (CNB#2 with CNB#1).

Connect the encoder. The encoder supply is between CNB#4 (5Vdc) and CNA#11 (GND): the two channels are CNB#8 (CHA) and CNB#7 (CHB).

Verify the reading ENC SPEED in the tester menu is consistent with the reading FREQUENCY in the tester menu. Consistent means that ENC SPEED and FREQUENCY must have the same sign and a close value. If ENC SPEED has a wrong sign, swap CHA (CNB#8) with CHB (CNB#7). If ENC SPEED is not close to FREQUENCY, the encoder resolution is wrong and a different SW is needed (see 12.4.7.12 and 12.4.7.8).

If the motor runs well without glitches, it is possible to stays with ENCODER CONTROL to OFF; otherwise, turn ENCODER CONTROL to ON. Verify the steered wheel rotates in the correct direction according to the hand wheel. If it isn’t, swap CPOC1 (CNA#9) with CPOC2 (CNA#8).

Set the LIMIT DEVICE option to OFF to avoid the maximum angle limitations.

Set NUMBNESS parameters to Level 0.

Move the hand wheel until the maximum (plus 90 degrees) steered wheel angle is achieved (Increase 1ST ANGLE COARSE - and FINE - if necessary). This position (plus 90 degrees) corresponds to the maximum value of the FEEDBACK POT reading in the TESTER menu.

With the steered wheel in the maximum angle (plus 90 degrees), enter and save the adjustment SET MAX FB POT on the hand set to memorize the steer angle feedback pot voltage for the maximum (plus 90 degrees) limit position. If present, the maximum of the FB ENC is recorded too (although it is not shown in the hand set).

Move the steering wheel until the minimum (minus 90 degrees) steered wheel angle is achieved (Increase 2ND ANGLE COARSE - and FINE - if necessary). This position (minus 90 degrees) corresponds to the minimum value of the FEEDBACK POT reading in the TESTER menu.

With the steered wheel in the minimum angle (minus 90 degrees), enter and save the adjustment SET MIN FB POT on the hand set to memorize the steer angle feedback pot voltage for the minimum (minus 90 degrees) limit position. If present, the minimum of the FB ENC is recorded too (although it is not shown in the hand set).

Set FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION#2 (feedback pot plus feedback encoder) and recycle the key to enable the steering by encoder.

Carry out the complete set-up procedure (see 11.1).

10.2 Twin Pot with Encoder, Straight Ahead Switch and Feedback pot: one shot installation procedure This procedure is relative to a feedback sensor arrangement consisting of a straight ahead switch, together with the feedback potentiometer and the encoder. This configuration is not much spread. It is useful to have a redundancy in the initialization of the encoder (without straight ahead switch, the feedback encoder is initialized by using the feedback pot only) and a better precision in the straight ahead matching (the feedback pot mounting normally has a dead zone). It describes the step by step installation procedure to get the prototype working in manual mode: to raise the AUTC function it is necessary to make the complete set-up procedure (see topic 11).

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For every truck released on the field, the default set-up shall reply the prototype settings and so no installation procedure is required except for the acquisition of the limiting position (see the quick set-up 11.2).

Carry out the procedure in the following order.

Step1 Connect the AC motor phases in such a way the phase references U, V, W on the steering motor correspond to the terminals references (U, V, W) on the eps-ac0.

Step2 In the SET MODEL menu set the SYSTEM CONFIG setting to LEVEL 1 to steer in closed loop with a twin pot in manual mode (RTC). Turn off and on the key in order the setting is acquired.

Step3 Set the FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION #1 to specify your feedback solution is the sole FEEDBACK POT. Switch off the key after the change. (It is necessary to start with the sole feedback pot to avoid a POSITION ERROR due to the unknown scaling between the encoder counting and the feedback pot value before of an encoder learning operation - Step 13 and 15 below).

Step4 Set option ENCODER CONTROL to OFF. Step5 Connect the feedback pot in such a way the FEEDBACK POT reading in the tester menu assumes higher voltage when the FREQUENCY in the tester menu is positive. When a FB POT LOCKED alarm occurs immediately after switching on the key, it means the motor is turning away from the wished position (i.e. FEEDBACK POT decreases when the FREQUENCY is positive). Then it is necessary to swap the PPOT with NPOT (CNB#2 with CNB#1).

Step6 Connect the encoder. The encoder supply is between CNB#4 (5 Vdc) and CNA#11 (GND): the two channels are CNB#8 (CHA) and CNB#7 (CHB).

Step7 Verify the reading ENC SPEED in the tester menu is consistent with the reading FREQUENCY in the tester menu. Consistent means that ENC SPEED and FREQUENCY must have the same sign and a close value. If ENC SPEED has a wrong sign, swap CHA (CNB#8) with CHB (CNB#7). If ENC SPEED is not close to FREQUENCY, the encoder resolution is wrong and a different SW is needed (see 12.4.7.12 and 12.4.7.8).

Step8 If the motor runs well without glitches, it is possible to stays with ENCODER CONTROL to OFF; otherwise, turn ENCODER CONTROL to ON. Step9 Verify the steered wheel rotates in the correct direction according to the hand wheel. If it isn’t, swap CPOC1 (CNA#9) with CPOC2 (CNA#8).

Step10 Set the LIMIT DEVICE option to OFF to avoid the maximum angle limitations.

Step11 Set NUMBNESS parameters to Level 0.

Step12 Move the hand wheel until the maximum (plus 90 degrees) steered wheel angle is achieved (Increase 1ST ANGLE COARSE - and FINE - if necessary). This position (plus 90 degrees) corresponds to the maximum value of the FEEDBACK POT reading in the TESTER menu.

Step13 With the steered wheel in the maximum angle (plus 90 degrees), enter and save the adjustment SET MAX FB POT on the hand set to memorize the steer angle feedback pot voltage for the maximum (plus 90 degrees) limit position. If present, the maximum of the FB ENC is recorded too (although it is not shown in the hand set).

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position. If present, the minimum of the FB ENC is recorded too (although it is not shown in the hand set).

Set FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION#3 (feedback pot, feedback encoder and straight ahead toggle switch) and recycle the key to enable the steering by encoder.

When FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #3, it is necessary to seek a falling edge on the SW1 (CNA#3) corresponding at the straight ahead position.

This is done by moving the steered wheel toward a falling edge of the straight ahead switch. Depending by the shape of the iron plate to act the straight ahead sensor, the falling edge may occur either in a CW or in a CCW rotation. If the iron plate in your arrangement generates a sole rising edge in present steering direction, it is possible to reverse the turning direction of the steered wheel during the initial alignment. To do that an OPTIONS called POT UP SW1 EDGE is supplied. When it is ON, the steered wheel seeks the falling edge during an initial automatic rotation in the direction of an increasing FB POT. When it is OFF, the steered wheel seeks the falling edge during an initial automatic rotation in the direction of a decreasing FB POT. (A properly setting of POT UP SW1 EDGE is required to avoid EPS NOT ALIGN alarm).

When FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #3, it is necessary to autoacquire the FB POT value at the matching with the falling edge on the straight ahead switch (SW1). To do that, enter the SET FBPOT AT SW1 setting in the adjustments menu. Save and recycle the key. After the acquisition, the SET FBPOT AT SW1 value should be close to the 2.5 V value; otherwise it is necessary to re-make the FB POT mounting in such a way its wiper is close to 2.5 V at the matching with the falling edge on SW1.

Carry out the complete set-up procedure (see 11.1).

10.3 Stepper Motor with Encoder and Feedback pot: one shot installation procedure This procedure is relative to the connecting drawings Figure 6-2. It describes the step by step installation procedure to get the prototype working in manual mode: to raise the AUTC function it is necessary to make the complete set-up procedure (see topic 11).

For every truck released on the field, the default set-up shall reply the prototype settings and so no installation procedure is required except for the acquisition of the limiting position (see the quick set-up 11.2).

Carry out the procedure in the following order.

Step1 Connect the AC motor phases in such a way the phase references U, V, W on the steering motor correspond to the terminals references (U, V, W) on the eps-ac0.

Step2 In the SET MODEL menu set the SYSTEM CONFIG setting to LEVEL 0 to steer in open loop with a stepper motor in manual mode. Turn off and on the key in order the setting is acquired.

Step3 Set the FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION #1 to specify your feedback solution is the sole FEEDBACK POT. Switch off the key after the change. (It is necessary to start with the sole feedback pot to avoid a POSITION ERROR due to the unknown scaling between the encoder counting and the feedback pot value before of an encoder learning operation - Step 12 and 14 below).

Step4 Set option ENCODER CONTROL to OFF.

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Step5 Connect the feedback pot in such a way the FEEDBACK POT reading in the tester menu assumes higher voltage when the FREQUENCY in the tester menu is positive. When a FB POT LOCKED alarm occurs immediately after switching on the key, it means the motor is turning away from the wished position (i.e. FEEDBACK POT decreases when the FREQUENCY is positive). Then it is necessary to swap the PPOT with NPOT (CNB#2 with CNB#1).

Step6 Connect the encoder. The encoder supply is between CNB#4 (5 Vdc) and CNA#11 (GND): the two channels are CNB#8 (CHA) and CNB#7 (CHB).

Step7 Verify the reading ENC SPEED in the tester menu is consistent with the reading FREQUENCY in the tester menu. Consistent means that ENC SPEED and FREQUENCY must have the same sign and a close value. If ENC SPEED has a wrong sign, swap CHA (CNB#8) with CHB (CNB#7). If ENC SPEED is not close to FREQUENCY, the encoder resolution is wrong and a different SW is needed (see 12.4.7.12 and 12.4.7.8).

Step8 If the motor runs well without glitches, it is possible to stays with ENCODER CONTROL to OFF; otherwise, turn ENCODER CONTROL to ON. Step9 Verify the steered wheel rotates in the correct direction according to the hand wheel. If it isn’t, swap DL (CNA#9) with QL (CNA#8).

Step10 Set the LIMIT DEVICE option to OFF to avoid the maximum angle limitations.

Step11 Turn the steering wheel until the maximum (plus 90 degrees) steered wheel angle is achieved. This position (plus 90 degrees) corresponds to the maximum value of the FEEDBACK POT reading in the TESTER menu.

Step12 With the steered wheel in the maximum angle (plus 90 degrees), enter and save the adjustment SET MAX FB POT on the hand set to memorize the steer angle feedback pot voltage for the maximum (plus 90 degrees) limit position. If present, the maximum of the FB ENC is recorded too (although it is not shown in the hand set).

Step13 Turn the steering wheel until the minimum (minus 90 degrees) steered wheel angle is achieved. This position (minus 90 degrees) corresponds to the minimum value of the FEEDBACK POT reading in the TESTER menu.

Step14 With the steered wheel in the minimum angle (minus 90 degrees), enter and save the adjustment SET MIN FB POT on the hand set to memorize the steer angle feedback pot voltage for the minimum (minus 90 degrees) limit position. If present, the minimum of the FB ENC is recorded too (although it is not shown in the hand set).

Step15 Set FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION#2 (feedback pot plus feedback encoder) and recycle the key to enable the steering by encoder.

Step16 Carry out the complete set-up procedure (see 11.1).

10.4 Stepper Motor with Encoder and Toggle Switch(es): one shot installation procedure This procedure is relative to the connecting drawings Figure 6-2. It describes the step by step installation procedure to get the prototype working in manual mode: to raise the AUTC function it is necessary to make the complete set-up procedure (see topic 11).

For every truck released on the field, the default set-up and wiring shall reply the prototype settings and so no installation procedure is required except for the acquisition of the limiting position (see the quick set-up 11.2).

Carry out the procedure in the following order.

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Step1 Connect the AC motor phases in such a way the phase references U, V, W on the steering motor correspond to the terminals references (U, V, W) on the eps-ac0.

Step2 In the SET MODEL menu set the SYSTEM CONFIG setting to LEVEL 0 to steer in open loop with a stepper motor in manual mode. Turn off and on the key in order the setting is acquired.

Step3 Set the FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION #4 to specify your feedback solution is the encoder with one or two toggle switches. Switch off the key after the change.

Step4 Turn the special adjustment DEBUG OUTPUT to Level 11 to inhibit the alarm POSITION ERROR and recycle the key.

Step4 Set option ENCODER CONTROL to OFF. Step5 Connect the encoder. The encoder supply is between CNB#4 (5 Vdc) and CNA#11 (GND): the two channels are CNB#8 (CHA) and CNB#7 (CHB).

Step6 Verify the reading ENC SPEED in the tester menu is consistent with the reading FREQUENCY in the tester menu. Consistent means that ENC SPEED and FREQUENCY must have the same sign and a close value. If ENC SPEED has a wrong sign, swap CHA (CNB#8 with CHB (CNB#7). If ENC SPEED is not close to FREQUENCY, the encoder resolution is wrong and a different SW is needed (see 12.4.7.12 and 12.4.7.8).

Step7 If the motor runs well without glitches, it is possible to stays with ENCODER CONTROL to OFF; otherwise, turn ENCODER CONTROL to ON. Step8 Verify the steered wheel rotates in the correct direction according to the hand wheel. If it isn’t, swap DL (CNA#9) with QL (CNA#8).

Step9 Set the LIMIT DEVICE option to OFF to avoid the maximum angle limitations.

Step10 Detect the encoder counting corresponding to a steered wheel revolution.

To do that, turn the steered wheel some revolutions in CW direction and read the ENC COUNT AT 360 in the tester menu. At every falling edge of the CNA#3 toggle switch (SW1), this reading is updated. It corresponds to the encoder counting for a complete revolution of the steered wheel. ENC COUNT AT 360 shows real time the encoder counting between two consecutive falling edges on the straight ahead toggle switch. The reading is scaled in the range 0 to ±5 V. 5 V corresponds to an encoder counting of 215 events.

-5 V corresponds to an encoder counting of -215 events.

To be sure the shown value is correct, turn the steered wheel some revolutions in the opposite direction. I expect the reading ENC COUNT AT 360 gets the same value but with opposite sign.

Step11 Enter and save the adjustment SET ENC AT 360. The absolute value in the reading ENC COUNT AT 360 will be recorded on SET ENC AT 360.

Step12 Recycle the key and turn the steered wheel to get the WHEEL ANGLE reading in the tester menu close to 0 degrees.

Step13 Check the orientation of the steered wheel in the position having WHEEL ANGLE close to 0. If the steered wheel has not the wished orientation change AUX FUNCTION 11. If AUX FUNCTION 11 is set to Level 5, it is necessary to change to Level 4 or vice versa. If AUX FUNCTION 11 is set to Level 2, it is necessary to change to Level 3 or vice versa.

Step14 Recycle the key. Now, when WHEEL ANGLE is null, the steered wheel must be oriented in the wished direction.

Step15 Turn the steered wheel to have the reading WHEEL ANGLE close to +45 degrees (first sector). Read the ENDSTROKE CW and ENDSTROKE ACW in the tester menu. Set AUX FUNCTION 11 to the proper level as specified below: ENDSTROKE CW=OFF and ENDSTROKE ACW=OFF: Level 2 AEMZP0BA - EPS-AC0 - User Manual

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ENDSTROKE CW=OFF and ENDSTROKE ACW=ON: Level 3 ENDSTROKE CW=ON and ENDSTROKE ACW=OFF: Level 4 ENDSTROKE CW=ON and ENDSTROKE ACW=ON: Level 5 This setting is necessary to match the WHEEL ANGLE measurement (calculated through the encoder counting) with the sector determined with the toggle switches configuration (POSITION ERROR alarm in case of mismatching).

Table 10-1 below shows the correct setting for AUX FUNCTION 11 vs. the toggle switches configuration in the first sector (WHEEL ANGLE inside the range 0 to 90 degrees).

AUX FUNCTION 11

Toggle sw number

Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

1 1 2 2 2 2

SW1 to CNA#3 H L H H L L

SW2 to CNA#2 NC NC H L H L

Table 10-1

Step16 Option AUTOCENTERING enables the automatic alignment at key-on together with the automatic centering operations.

Step17 Option ORIENT THE WHEEL is used only when AUTOCENTERING is ON to specify the steered wheel orientation at the initial automatic alignment. It gets the steered wheel oriented at the straight ahead position (null WHEEL ANGLE) or to the 180 degrees position (depending by this setting).

Step18 Parameters 1ST ANGLE COARSE and 2ND ANGLE COARSE set the maximum steered wheel angle respectively in the positive and negative WHEEL ANGLE. Set both of them to level 9 to avoid angle limitation. Lower setting limits the maximum angle in the range 80 degrees + Level*4degrees (e.g. Level 0 means limitation to 80 deg; Level 1 means limitation to 84 deg and so on).

Step19 If there is not angle limitation, a refreshing of the steered wheel position is made on every edge of the CNA#3 straight ahead toggle switch provided that the absolute value of WHEEL ANGLE is less than 30 degrees. That mean the refreshing is performed for every edge of the straight ahead switch but only once per steered wheel revolution.

If the angle is limited, a refreshing of the steered wheel position is made on every falling edge of the CNA#3. In the worst case a refresh is performed every 360 degrees.

Step20 Don’t forget to turn the special adjustment DEBUG OUTPUT to level 15 after finished the setting procedure to enable the POSITION ERROR test between encoder counting and toggle switches sector. Recycle the key.

Step21 Carry out the complete set-up procedure (see 11.1).

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11 SETTING THE EPS-AC0 11.1 Complete set-up description This procedure shall be executed on the prototype after the installation procedure is completed (see topic 10). The complete set-up changes vs. the truck configuration.

Seek your own configuration below:

11.1.1 Stepper Motor only Step1 Set the SET SAT FREQ adjustment to the corner frequency of the steering motor (see 12.4.2.7).

Step2 Set OVERSAT FREQ adjustment in order the sum between SET SAT FREQ and OVERSAT FREQ gives the wished maximum steering motor speed (see 12.4.2.8).

Step3 Set the NO LOAD CURRENT adjustments to the current the motor drains when lightened at the maximum flux (see 12.4.2.10).

Step4 Set the steer sensitivity with the SPEED LIMIT and SENSITIVITY parameters (see 12.4.4.1-2).

Step5 Set AUTO REQ TYPE in the set model menu to level 0 (no automatic function). (See 12.4.3.2).

Step6 (CAN Bused system only). Set the Dynamic Numbness in open loop (steering sensitivity reduces when the truck speed increases). Use parameters AUX FUNCTION#2 and AUX FUNCTION #3 (see 12.4.4.5-4).

Step7 (No CAN Bused system only). Connect a traction travel demand to CNA#1.

It can be a tiller switch (or a dead-man or a seat switch). This operation supplies the information the truck is moving or not to stand-by the steer when the truck is standing.

11.1.2 Stepper Motor & AUTC When the AUTC is required, it is necessary to carry out all the Steps in paragraph 11.1.1 together with the following: Step1 When the autocentering (AUTC) is required, it is necessary to contact a Zapi technician to decide the physical and the superior protocol layers for the AUTC demanding. (AUTC is a customized function that the eps-ac0 does not execute in its standard version).

One possible arrangement for the AUTC request could be a via CAN bus demanded centering.

Step2 Turn the truck in the automatic centering mode, drive the truck and roll up and down the adjustment SET STEER 0-POS until the truck is straight travelling.

Step3 Set the parameters KP, POS. ACCURACY, LEAD FB REGULAT and LAG FB REGULAT to avoid overshoot or damping during the centering operation (see paragraph 12.4.4).

11.1.3 RTC (Twin Pot) only Step1 Set the SET SAT FREQ adjustment to the corner frequency of the steering motor (see 12.4.2.7).

Step2 Set OVERSAT FREQ adjustment in order the sum between SET SAT FREQ and OVERSAT FREQ gives the wished maximum steering motor speed (see 12.4.2.8).

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Step3 Set the NO LOAD CURRENT adjustments to the current the motor drains when lightened at the maximum flux (see 12.4.2.10).

Step4 Leave the handle steer in its straight position. Enter and Save the adjustment ZERO SP POT (see 12.4.2.16). This operation is used to automatically learn the twin pot voltage.

Step5 Set AUTO REQ TYPE in the set model menu to level 0 (no automatic function).

Step6 Leave the handle steer in its straight position. Drive the truck and roll up and down the adjustment SET STEER 0-POS until the truck is straight travelling.

Step7 Set 1ST ANGLE COARSE (and FINE) to get the steered wheel position limited at +90 degrees when the SET POINT POT reading is maximum.

This is the direction where the FEEDBACK ENC reading is higher than 2.5 Vdc. Step8 Set 2ND ANGLE COARSE (and FINE) to get the steered wheel position limited at -90 degrees when the SET POINT POT reading is minimum. This is the direction where the FEEDBACK ENC reading is lower than 2.5 Vdc. Step9 Try to adjust the NUMBNESS parameter to get the steer less sensitive when close to the straight ahead direction (see 12.4.4.17). (For every new NUMBNESS value, repeat the above Step7 and Step8).

Step10 Try different settings for KP, POS. ACCURACY, LEAD FB REGULAT and LAG FB REGULAT to avoid overshoot or damping during the pursuing operation (see paragraph 12.4.4).

Step11 (CAN Bused system only). Set the Dynamic Numbness in closed loop (steering sensitivity reduces when the truck speed increases). The parameters to handle this function are AUX FUNCTION#2 and AUX FUNCTION #3 (see 12.4.4.5-4).

Step12 (No CAN Bused system only). Connect a traction travel demand to CNA#1.

It can be a tiller switch (or a dead-man or a seat switch). This operation supplies the information the truck is moving or not to stand-by the steer when the truck is standing.

11.1.4 RTC & AUTC When the AUTC is required, it is necessary to carry out all the Steps in paragraph 11.1.3 together with the following: Step1 When the autocentering (AUTC) is required, it is necessary to contact a Zapi technician to decide the physical and the superior protocol layers for the AUTC demanding. (AUTC is a customized function that the eps-ac0 does not execute in its standard version).

One possible arrangement for the AUTC request could be a via CAN bus demanded centering.

11.2 Quick set-up This procedure shall be executed on every manufactured truck. It changes with the configuration. We assume the default setting includes the correct value for SET ENC AT 360 in a configuration with feedback enc and toggle switches. When a configuration with the feedback pot is adopted, step 11 to step 15 in paragraph 10.3 are required too (acquisition of the limits).

11.2.1 Stepper Motor only No set-up required on a truck working open loop (stepper motor) in manual mode only.

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11.2.2 Stepper Motor & AUTC When the Automatic Centering (AUTC) is required on a truck working open loop in manual mode (stepper motor), it is necessary to guide the truck in automatic mode and to perform the following steps: Step1

Roll-up or down the adjustments SET STEER 0-POS to get the truck straight travelling when automatic centered.

11.2.3 RTC only or RTC & AUTC In a truck working closed loop in manual mode (with a Twin Pot connected on the Return To Center handlebar) with or without the AUTC function, it is necessary to perform the following steps: Step1 Step2

Release the handlebar in its straight-ahead rest position and acquire the adjustments ZERO SP POT (to record the rest twin pot voltage).

Roll-up or down the adjustments SET STEER 0-POS to get the truck straight travelling when the handlebar is straight ahead.

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12 PROGRAMMAING & ADJUSTMENTS USING DIGITAL CONSOLE 12.1 Adjustments via console Adjustment of Parameters and changes to the inverter’s configuration are made using the Digital Console. The Console is connected to the CNC connector of the inverter.

12.2 Description of console (hand set) & connection

Figure 12–1

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12.3 Description of standard console menu Digital consoles used to communicate with AC inverter controllers must be fitted with EPROM CK ULTRA, minimum "Release Number 3.02".

The section describes the Zapi hand set functions. Numbers inside the triangles correspond to the same number on the hand set keyboard buttons shown in the Figure 12-1. The orientation of the triangle indicates the way to the next function.

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12.3.1 Stepper motor with Encoder and Feedback pot

Figure 12–2

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12.3.2 RTC with Encoder and Feedback pot

Figure 12–3

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12.3.3 Stepper motor with Encoder and Toggle switch(es)

Figure 12-4

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12.4 Function configuration The functions list change with the settings SYSTEM CONFIG and FEEDBACK DEVICE (see 12.4.3.1 and 12.4.1.3). In particular, we will distinguish between the configuration with stepper motor against the one with RTC in the hand wheel: besides we distinguish between the configuration with the encoder plus toggle switches against the one with the encoder plus potentiometer as feedback sensor.

In the next we refer to a complete list that is the union of the settings in the above configurations. When the setting refers to only one configuration, it will be specified in the description.

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12.4.1 Config menu “SET OPTIONS” functions list To enter the CONFIG MENU it is necessary to push in the same time the right side top and left side top buttons. Then roll until the SET OPTION item appears on the hand set display. Push the ENTER button (see Figure 12-5).

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Opening Zapi Display Push ROLL UP + SET UP simultaneously to enter CONFIG MENU

% ' % ' ' ' CONFIG MENU SET MODEL

The Display will show : SET MODEL Press ROLL UP or ROLL DOWN button until SET OPTIONS menu appear The Display will show : SET OPTIONS

% ' ' ' ' ' CONFIG MENU SET OPTIONS ' % ' ' ' '

Press ENTER to go in the SET OPTIONS MENU The Display will show the first OPTION

HOURCOUNTER RUNNING

Press SET UP or SET DOWN button in order to modify the OPTION The Display will show the new option

' ' % ' ' % HOURCOUNTER KEYON ' ' ' ' % '

Press OUT to exit the menu The Display will ask “ARE YOU SURE?”

ARE YOU SURE? YES=ENTER NO=OUT

Press ENTER for YES, or OUT for No

' % ' ' ' '

The Display will show : SET OPTIONS Press OUT again. Display now will show the opening Zapi menu

' ' ' ' % '

CONFIG MENU SET OPTIONS ' ' ' ' % '

Figure 12–5

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1) HOUR COUNTER This option specifies the hour counter mode. It can be set one of two: - RUNNING: The counter registers travel time only.

- KEY ON: The counter registers when the "key" switch is closed.

2) MICRO CHECK This option is useful to support debug and troubleshooting. It makes possible to inhibit the supervisor (Slave uC) operations and allows the system to run with just the Main uC. When entering this operating mode the safety contacts stay open. Therefore, traction shall be disabled. It can be set one of two: - PRESENT: Default setting: enable the operations of the supervisor (Slave uC).

- ABSENT: Disable the operations of the supervisor (Slave uC). The safety contacts stay opened.

3) FEEDBACK DEVICE This option specifies which kind of Feedback Sensor is adopted. Here is the feedback sensor list: - OPTION #1: FB POT only.

The only feedback sensor is the potentiometer at the steered wheel. This setting must be temporary chosen for the set-up of the FB ENC & FB POT configuration (see below). After the set-up is ended, it is necessary to turn FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION #2 to get the steer working with FB ENC & FB POT. - OPTION #2: FB POT & FB ENC. This is the right setting when the encoder is chosen together with the FB POT. Pay attention, the set-up must be done with the FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION #1. When the setup is finished, turn to OPTION #2. When the FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #2 an automatic centering is always carried out at key-on.

- OPTION #3: FB POT & FB ENC & ONE TOGGLE SWITCH This is the right setting when the encoder is chosen together with the FB POT and a straight ahead toggle switch (SW1).

Pay attention, the set-up must be done with the FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION #1. When the set-up is finished, turn to OPTION #3. When the FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #3 an automatic centering is always carried out at key-on.

- OPTION #4: FB ENC & ONE (or TWO) TOGGLE SWITCHES This is the right setting when the FB POT is not present and two toggle switches are adopted (normally in the straight and 90 degrees angled positions of the steered wheel). At key on, an Automatic Centering operation is executed seeking the Toggle Switch signal (SW1 on CNA#3). When the Toggle Switch edge is met the Encoder counter is zeroed. The 2nd Switch (SW2 on CNA#2) is used to verify the encoder counter at 90° is matched with the SW2 transition.

4) LIMIT DEVICE (Versions with FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION #1, 2, 3 only). When this option is set ON, the steered wheel angle will be limited using the feedback sensor value. It can be set one of two: - ON: When the feedback sensor overtakes either the CW or the CCW limit (see 12.4.2.13-14, SET MAX FB POT, SET MIN AEMZP0BA - EPS-AC0 - User Manual

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OFF:

FB POT), the steered wheel angle shall be automatically limited.

No steered wheel angle limitation, based on the feedback sensor value, occurs.

Note: the configurations without toggle switches (FB POT only and FB POT & FB ENC) may use the switches connected to CNA#3 and CNA#2 as CW and CCW limiting requests. Then, the limitation through the feedback device and the limitation through the limiting switches are processed with an OR Logic.

5) AUTOCENTERING (Versions with FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION #4 only). When this option is set ON, the controller performs an automatic centering at key-on and enables the function to operate an automatic centering on demand. Set AUTOCENTERING to OFF if the automatic centering function is not required.

6) DIRECTION GAUGE Not used.

7) AUX FUNCTION 1 This option sets the steering mode after the feedback sensor has reached the commanded position (it is used only in closed loop configurations (i.e. RTC and automatic centering)). It can be set one of three: - LEVEL 0: The steering control is always active when a travel demand is active. The steer control is turned off when the travel demands are deactivated (after a 3 sec delay).

- LEVEL 1: The steering control is alternatively turned off (15 secs long plus the AUXILIARY TIME) and on (3 secs long).

- LEVEL 2: The steering control is alternatively turned off (15 secs long plus the AUXILIARY TIME) and on (3 secs long) but only when a travel demand is active.

AUXILIARY TIME is the delay (in secs) the DC standing current takes to arrive to 0 (see 12.4.4.11).

8) DIAG MOTOR TEMP This option enables the diagnosis of the motor temperature. When it is set On and the motor temperature overtakes 150°, a MOTOR TEMPERAT alarm occurs.

The KTY84-130 motor thermal sensor must be connected between CNB#3 and a minus battery (CNA#13).

9) AUX FUNCTION 11 (only when FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #4). Option AUX FUNCTION 11 specifies the number of toggle switches (one or two) and defines the correspondence between the levels of the toggle switches and the steer sector (quadrant).

Set AUX FUNCTION 11 to the proper Level following table 10-1 (see 10.4). The proper level must be meant as the one meeting the configuration of the toggle switches in the first sector (WHEEL ANGLE between 0 and 90 degrees).

10) ENCODER CONTROL This option specifies if the motor is controlled via encoder or completely sensorless. Normally it is set OFF. When glitches are heard from the motor, it is necessary to turn to a sensored control. In this case set ENCODER CONTROL to On. Then, take care the encoder resolution used in the software (see 4.5.3) is Page - 60/95

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matched with the actual encoder resolution.

11) ORIENT THE WHEEL (only when FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #4). Option ORIENT THE WHEEL is used only when AUTOCENTERING is ON to specify the steered wheel orientation at the initial automatic alignment. It gets the steered wheel oriented at the straight ahead position (null WHEEL ANGLE) or to the 180 degrees position (depending by this setting).

12) POT UP SW1 EDGE (only when FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #3). It is possible to reverse the turning direction of the steered wheel during the initial alignment. To do that an OPTIONS called POT UP SW1 EDGE is supplied. When it is ON, the steered wheel seeks the falling edge during an initial automatic rotation in the direction of an increasing FB POT. When it is OFF, the steered wheel seeks the falling edge during an initial automatic rotation in the direction of a decreasing FB POT. (A properly setting of POT UP SW1 EDGE is required to avoid EPS NOT ALIGN alarm).

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12.4.2 Config menu “ADJUSTMENTS” functions list To enter the CONFIG MENU it is necessary to push in the same time the right side top and left side top buttons. Then roll until the ADJUSTMENTS item appears on the hand set display. Push the ENTER button (see the Figure 12-6 below).

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1)

Opening Zapi Menu

2)

Press Top Left & Right Buttons to enter CONFIG MENU

3)

The Display will show: SET MODEL

4)

Press ROLL UP button until ADJUSTMENTS MENU appears

5)

ADJUSTMENTS appears on the display

6)

Press ENTER to go into the ADJUSTMENTS MENU

7)

The display will show:

8)

Press ROLL UP or ROLL DOWN button until the desired parameter is reached

9)

The desired parameter appears

% ' % ' ' ' CONFIG MENU SET MODEL % ' ' ' ' ' CONFIG MENU ADJUSTMENTS ' % ' ' ' ' ADJUSTMENT #01 LEVEL= 0 % ' ' % ' ' SET SAT. FREQ. 100HZ

10) Press SET UP or SET DOWN button to modify the adjustment

' ' % ' ' % SET SAT. FREQ. 110HZ

11) Press OUT

' ' ' ' % '

12) Press ENTER to confirm

' % ' ' ' '

13) Repeat the same from 5 to 12 points for the other adjustments Figure 12–6

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1) ADJUSTMENT #01 This setting is used to acquire the motor resistance (see 13.1).

2) SET CURRENT This setting is factory adjusted to calibrate the ADJUSTMENT #03 and #04 below.

3) ADJUSTMENT #02 Motor resistance in milliohms. This is the resistance of the motor measured between two motor terminals. The motor resistance may be either self-acquired with the procedure 13.1 or may be set by rolling up or down this adjustment.

4) ADJUSTMENT #03 (Factory adjusted). Parameter to compensate for the gain of the current amplifier in phase W. 5) ADJUSTMENT #04 (Factory adjusted). Parameter to compensate for the gain of the current amplifier in phase V. 6) SET BATTERY TYPE Set this adjustment to the nominal battery voltage. Pay attention, never set SET BATTERY TYPE higher than 36 V for a 24/36 V controller.

7) SET SAT. FREQ. Set this adjustment to the corner frequency of the motor. SET SAT FREQ is to be meant as the maximum frequency at which the motor supplies the maximum torque (it is the superior limit of the constant torque characteristic). Frequency higher than SET SAT FREQUENCY gets the motor weakened.

8) OVERSAT FREQ The maximum motor frequency is set with the sum between SET SAT FREQ and OVERSAT FREQ. OVERSAT FREQ is the increment, over the SET SAT FREQUENCY, in which the steering motor works with degraded flux (weakening area). Default choice is 1 Hz (i.e. the steering motor never works in the weakening region).

9) MAXIMUM SLIP (Factory adjusted). MAXIMUM SLIP modifies the acceleration and deceleration ramp for the frequency in the motor. Higher MAXIMUM SLIP gets faster acceleration and deceleration ramp.

If the encoder is used for the motor control (ENCODER CONTROL is On), MAXIMUM SLIP has another meaning: it is the slip to be applied when the control is sourcing the maximum current.

10) NO LOAD CURRENT In order it shall be possible to weaken the steering motor when lightened (reducing power loss in the motor), it is necessary to specify the current the motor drains when working full flux and without load (NO LOAD CURRENT). To find this value it is necessary to set the DEBUG OUTPUT to level 10 (see 12.4.6.4) and to measure the current in the motor when running without load and a frequency close to SET SAT FREQ/2.

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by rolling the DEBUG OUTPUT to 0 (see 12.4.6.4).

12) AUX VOLTAGE #2 (Factory adjusted). This is the self-acquired offset value of the stepper motor line connected to CNA#8. The default value is 2.500 mV and can be re-acquired by rolling the DEBUG OUTPUT to 0 (see 12.4.6.4).

13) SET MIN FB POT (Versions with FB POT only). This adjustment is used to self-acquire (see 10.3 and 10.4) the feedback pot value and the encoder counting corresponds to the limiting position having the FEEDBACK POT reading lower than 2.5V (typically 90 degrees). If the option LIMIT DEVICE is set On, the steered wheel angle will be limited when the FEEDBACK POT reading is lower than SET MIN FB POT value.

14) SET MAX FB POT (Versions with FB POT only). This adjustment is used to self-acquire (see 10.3 and 10.4) the feedback pot value and the encoder counting corresponds to the limiting position having the FEEDBACK POT reading higher than 2.5 V (typically +90 degrees). If the option LIMIT DEVICE is set On, the steered wheel angle will be limited when the FEEDBACK POT reading is higher than SET MAX FB POT value.

15) SET ENC AT 360 (Versions with FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION #4 only). This adjustment is used to self-acquire (see 10.4) the encoder counting corresponding to a complete steered wheel revolution. It is used in the arrangements using the FB ENC and Toggle switches to properly scale the encoder counting with the steered wheel angle (WHEEL ANGLE).

16) ZERO SP POT (RTC version only). This adjustment is used to self-acquire (see 11.1.3 and 11.2.3) the voltages on the twin potentiometers when the steer handle is released in its straight ahead position. Just push the enter button with a released steer handle to record the new ZERO SP POT value.

17) SET STEER 0-POS Although ZERO SP POT was acquired, it is possible the steer handle is released but the steered wheel is not straight-ahead yet. This offset can be compensated through this adjustment. It must be set to the FEEDBACK ENC value corresponding to a perfectly straight-ahead steered wheel. This setting is used for manual mode RTC and AUTC. SET STEER 0-POS may be rolled up or down in 5 mV steps.

18) SET FBPOT AT SW1 (Versions with FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION #3 only). Reading READ FBPT AT SW1 provides the FB POT value at the initial matching with the falling edge on the straight ahead switch (SW1). By entering adjustment SET FBPOT AT SW1, its value changes to the value of reading READ FBPOT AT SW1 (i.e. the READ FBPO AT SW1 is recorded on SET FBPOT AT SW1). In normal condition, reading READ FBPT AT SW1 is expected to reply the SET FBPOT AT SW1 value. When a displacement exists between these two values, a POSITION ERROR alarm may occur (see 14.1.3.5).

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12.4.3 Config menu “SET MODEL” functions list To enter the CONFIG MENU it is necessary to push in the same time the right side top and left side top buttons. Then roll until the SET MODEL item appears on the hand set display. Push the ENTER button (see the Figure 12-7 below).

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1)

Opening Zapi Menu

2)

Press Top Left & Right Buttons to enter CONFIG MENU

3)

The Display will show: SET MODEL

4)

Press ENTER to go into the SET MODEL MENU

5)

The display will show:

6)

Press ROLL UP or ROLL DOWN button until the desired parameter is reached

7)

The desired parameter appears

8)

Press SET UP or SET DOWN button to modify the adjustment

% ' % ' ' ' CONFIG MENU SET MODEL ' % ' ' ' ' SYSTEM CONFIG LEVEL= 0 % ' ' % ' ' MODEL TYPE. 0 ' ' % ' ' % MODEL TYPE. 1

9)

' ' ' ' % '

Press OUT

' % ' ' ' '

10) Press ENTER to confirm 11) Repeat the same from 5 to 10 points for the other adjustments Figure 12–7

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1) SYSTEM CONFIG Level 0 to 6. This setting is used to select the steer configuration (i.e. the open or closed loop mode and the type of command sensors) in the following combination list.

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LEVEL 0:

-

LEVEL1:

-

LEVEL 2:

-

LEVEL 3:

-

LEVEL 4:

Stepper motor with feedback sensor. This is an open loop configuration. The stepper motor is used as a tachogenerator to supply the wished steering motor speed.

The feedback sensor is not strictly necessary in open loop configuration; in spite of that, this setting specifies the feedback sensor is present and it will be used for the automatic function (AUTC), maximum angle limitation, detection of the locked motor and to perform the alignment at the rest position.

The FEEDBACK DEVICE option (see 12.4.1.3) specifies which kind of feedback sensor is adopted.

Twin pot with feedback sensor. This is a closed loop configuration. The twin pot supplies the commanded position for the steered wheel. The feedback sensor is mandatory to close the loop with the commanded position. The twin pot is a double potentiometer with complementary action (see 4.4.2).

The FEEDBACK DEVICE option (see 12.4.1.3) specifies which kind of feedback sensor is adopted.

Via CAN demanded-speed with feedback sensor. This is an open loop configuration. A remote unit provides the wished steering motor speed via CAN Bus. The feedback sensor is not strictly necessary in open loop configuration; in spite of that, this setting specifies the feedback sensor is present and it will be used for the automatic function (AUTC), maximum angle limitation, detection of the locked motor and to perform the alignment at the rest position.

The FEEDBACK DEVICE option (see 12.4.1.3) specifies which kind of feedback sensor is adopted.

Via CAN demanded-position with feedback sensor. This is a closed loop configuration. A remote unit provides the commanded position for the steered wheel via CAN Bus. The feedback sensor is mandatory to close the loop with the commanded position.

The FEEDBACK DEVICE option (see 12.4.1.3) specifies which kind of feedback sensor is adopted.

Stepper motor without feedback sensor. This is an open loop configuration. The stepper motor is used as a tachogenerator to supply the wished steering motor speed.

As the feedback sensor is not strictly necessary in open loop mode, it is possible to work without feedback sensor at all. In spite of that, when the maximum angle limitation via feedback sensors is enabled (option LIMIT DEVICE to ON when FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #1,2,3; 1ST ANGLE COARSE and 2ND ANGLE COARSE less than level 9 when FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #4), the feedback sensor is expected to perform the secondary functions of maximum angle limitation, detection of the locked motor and to perform the alignment at the rest position. When these conditions are met, the FEEDBACK DEVICE option (see 12.4.1.3) specifies which kind of feedback sensor is adopted for the secondary AEMZP0BA - EPS-AC0 - User Manual

functions. With this choice, the automatic functions are inhibited (the AUTC function isn’t possible).

- LEVEL 5: Single pot with feedback sensor. This is a closed loop configuration. The single pot supplies the commanded position for the steered wheel. The feedback sensor is mandatory to close the loop with the commanded position.

This choice is just for testing a prototype before to gather a twin pot; we strongly advice against using this configuration for the field production.

The FEEDBACK DEVICE option (see 12.4.1.3) specifies which kind of feedback sensor is adopted.

- LEVEL 6: Via CAN demanded speed without feedback sensor. This is an open loop configuration. A remote unit provides the wished steering motor speed via CAN Bus. As the feedback sensor is not strictly necessary in open loop mode, it is possible to work without feedback sensor at all. In spite of that, when the maximum angle limitation via feedback sensors is enabled (option LIMIT DEVICE to ON when FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #1-2-3; 1ST ANGLE COARSE and 2ND ANGLE COARSE less than level 9 when FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #4), the feedback sensor is expected to perform the secondary functions of maximum angle limitation, detection of the locked motor and to perform the alignment at the rest position. When these conditions are met, the FEEDBACK DEVICE option (see 12.4.1.3) specifies which kind of feedback sensor is adopted for the secondary functions. With this choice, the automatic functions are inhibited (the AUTC function isn’t possible).

In the above list, the configurations with the command via CAN Bus may be developed only if the communication protocol between eps-ac0 and remote unit is known.

2) AUTO REQ TYPE Level 0 to 9. This setting specifies the type of the automatic request. The standard version foresees no automatic function so this setting is ineffective.

The only exception is the configuration FEEDBACK DEVICE to OPTION #4 (encoder and toggle switches). Then the automatic centering is regulated with the option AUTOCENTERING (see 12.4.1.5). AUT REQ TYPE will be handled time to time according the automatic function customer’s specification.

3) CONNECTED TO It assumes a number between 0 to 255. This setting is used to (virtually) connect the hand-set to a remote unit CAN Bus connected. With the hand-set connected to the eps-ac0 it is possible to communicate with a remote Zapi unit.

Every Zapi unit has its own identification number (e.g. eps-ac0 is 6; traction controller is 2; pump controller is 1).

By setting CONNECTED TO to 2, the hand set will be virtually connected to the traction controller.

4) MODEL TYPE It assumes a number between 0 to 3. This setting is used to specify which one local elaboration unit must be virtually connected to the hand-set.

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12.4.4 Main menu “PARAMETER CHANGE” functions list To enter the MAIN MENU it is just necessary to push the ENTER button from the home display in the hand set.

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Opening Zapi Menu

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Press ENTER to go into the General Menu

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The Display will show: PARAMETER CHANGE

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Press ENTER to go into the Parameter Change facility

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The Display will show the first parameter

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Press either ROLL UP and ROLL DOWN to display the next parameter

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The names of the Parameters appear on the Display

SENSITIVITY LEVEL = 0

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When desired Parameter appear, it’s possible to change the Level by pressing either SET UP or SET DOWN buttons.

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The Display will show the new level

' % ' ' ' ' MAIN MENU PARAMETER CHANGE ' % ' ' ' ' SPEED LIMIT LEVEL = 7

' ' % ' ' % SENSITIVITY LEVEL = 1

10) When you are satisfied with the result of the changes you have made, press OUT

' ' ' ' % ' ARE YOU SURE? YES=ENTER NO=OUT

11) The Display asks: “ARE YOU SURE?” 12) Press ENTER to accept the changes, or press OUT to discard them

' ' ' ' % ' MAIN MENU PARAMETER CHANGE

13) The Display will show Figure 12–8

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1) SPEED LIMIT (Stepper Motor version only). Level 0 to 9. It determines the scaling factor between the speed of the steering wheel and the speed of the steering motor but only when the steering wheel is fast turning. By increasing the SPEED LIMIT value, the steering motor speed increases too. In practice, it sets the maximum motor speed when the steering wheel is fast turning.

2) SENSITIVITY (Stepper Motor version only). Level 0 to 9. It determines the scaling factor between the speed of the steering wheel and the speed of the steering motor but only when the steering wheel is slow turning. By increasing the SENSITIVITY value, the steering motor speed increases too. In practice, it changes the sensitivity of the steering wheel when it is slow turning.

3) CREEP SPEED Level 0 to 9. It sets a minimum amount of motor torque when the steering motor is slow turning. It is useful (together with the ANTIROLLBACK parameter, see 12.4.4.12) to neutralize the recall torque generated by the elastic tyre on the steered wheel.

4) AUX FUNCTION #3 Depending on the configuration, this parameter has different meaning.

RTC version: Level 0 to 9. This setting performs the Dynamic Numbness compensation: it consists of a reduction in the steer sensitivity when the truck is driving at high speed. To get this goal, this setting adjusts the maximum angle at full truck speed. When the truck speed increases, the maximum steered wheel angle reduces proportionally. When the truck is full speed the steered wheel angle is limited to a percentage of the absolute maximum steered wheel angle (i.e. 90 degrees) specified with this setting.

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LEVEL 0:

Maximum steered angle at full truck speed is 73% (i.e. 66 degrees).

- LEVEL 1: Maximum steered angle at full truck speed is 66% (i.e. 59 degrees).

- LEVEL 2: Maximum steered angle at full truck speed is 59% (i.e. 53 degrees).

- LEVEL 9: Maximum steered angle at full truck speed is 10% (i.e. 9 degrees).

Each step has a weight of 7%.

Stepper Motor version: Level 0 to 9. This setting performs the Dynamic Numbness compensation: it consists of a reduction in the steer sensitivity when the truck is driving at high speed. To get this goal, it is necessary to attenuate the scaling factor between the speed of the steering wheel and the speed of the steering motor. AUX FUNCTION #3 does that but only when the steering wheel is fast turning. This attenuation must be proportional to the drive speed. At full drive speed the attenuation of the scaling factor is maximum.

AUX FUNCTION #3 to Level 0 means no attenuation of the scaling factor with the truck speed.

AUX FUNCTION #3 to Level 9 means maximum attenuation of the scaling factor with the truck speed.

Obviously, to perform the Dynamic Numbness compensation, it is necessary to know the drive speed and so the eps-ac0 must be CAN Bus connected.

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5) AUX FUNCTION #2 Depending on the configuration, this parameter has different meaning.

RTC version: Level 0 to 9. This setting performs the Dynamic Numbness compensation: it consists of a reduction in the steer sensitivity when the truck is driving at high speed. To get this goal, this setting adjusts the percentage of the maximum truck speed, at which the steered angle reduction will start. Then for higher speed the steered angle reduction increases proportionally up to the above specified limit.

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LEVEL 0:

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LEVEL 1:

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LEVEL 2:

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LEVEL 9:

max angle starts to reduce when the truck speed is 1% of the maximum speed. max angle starts to reduce when the truck speed is 12% of the maximum speed. max angle starts to reduce when the truck speed is 23% of the maximum speed. max angle starts to reduce when the truck speed is 100% of the maximum speed (No max angle reduction).

Each step has a weight of 11%.

Stepper Motor version: Level 0 to 9. This setting performs the Dynamic Numbness compensation: it consists of a reduction in the steer sensitivity when the truck is driving at high speed. To get this goal, it is necessary to attenuate the scaling factor between the speed of the steering wheel and the speed of the steering motor. AUX FUNCTION #2 does that but only when the steering wheel is slow turning. This attenuation must be proportional to the drive speed. At full drive speed the attenuation of the scaling factor is maximum.

AUX FUNCTION #2 to Level 0 means no attenuation of the scaling factor with the truck speed.

AUX FUNCTION #2 to Level 9 means maximum attenuation of the scaling factor with the truck speed.

Obviously, to perform the Dynamic Numbness compensation, it is necessary to know the drive speed and so the eps-ac0 must be CAN Bus connected.

6) KP Level 0 to 9. It is used to set the proportional contribution to a PID algorithm for RTC and AUTC functions. The proportional contribution is applied to the difference between the commanded position and the real position (steered wheel angle). The accuracy of the pursuing between commanded and real position increases if KP increases. It is used in closed loop applications.

7) POS. ACCURACY Level 0 to 9. It is used to set the proportional contribution to a PID algorithm for RTC and AUTC functions. The proportional contribution is applied to the difference between the commanded position and the real position (steered wheel angle). The accuracy of the pursuing between commanded and real position increases if POS. ACCURACY increases. POS. ACCURACY is used only for closed loop applications. KP and POS. ACCURACY are a coarse and a fine contribution to the same setting.

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correspondence between the steering motor speed and the angle error between the actual commanded position and the latest steady state position of the steered wheel: when this angle error is wider than the angle specified with this setting, there will be no clamp on the steering motor speed (full speed steering motor is SET SAT FREQ plus OVERSAT FREQ); when this angle error is smaller than 40% of the angle specified with this setting, the maximum Numbness will be applied. This parameter sets the angle, between the commanded position and the latest steady state position, at which the steering motor speed gets its maximum value (SET SAT FREQ plus OVERSAT FREQ).

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LEVEL 0:

No Numbness if the angle between tiller and latest steady state is higher than 5°.

- LEVEL 1: No Numbness if the angle between tiller and latest steady state is higher than 11°.

- LEVEL 2: No Numbness if the angle between tiller and latest steady state is higher than 17°.

- LEVEL 9: No Numbness if the angle between tiller and latest steady state is higher than 60°.

Each step has a weight of 6 degrees.

9) DYNAM NUMB SPEED Level 0 to 9. This parameter handles the Dynamic Numbness vs. the Steering Error for RTC and AUTC functions. This functions applies a linear correspondence between the steering motor speed and the angle error between the actual commanded position and the latest steady state position of the steered wheel. This parameter sets the percentage of the full steering motor speed is applied when in the full Dynamic Numbness. The full steering motor speed is the sum of the SET SAT FREQ and OVERSAT FREQ settings. When the angle between the actual commanded position and the latest steady state position is less than 40% of the DINAM NUMB ANG setting, the Full Dynamic Numbness vs. the Steering Error is applied and the steering speed is clamped to the DYNAM NUMB SPEED percentage below.

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LEVEL 0:

At full Dynamic Numbness, the steering motor frequency is clamped to 40% (maximum Numbness).

- LEVEL 1: At full Dynamic Numbness, the steering motor frequency is clamped to 46%.

- LEVEL 2: At full Dynamic Numbness, the steering motor frequency is clamped to 53%.

- LEVEL 9: At full Dynamic Numbness, the steering motor frequency is clamped to 100% (no Numbness).

Each step more has a weight of 6.6 %.

10) COMPENSATION Level 0 to 2. This parameter applies a compensation for the drops in the motor connections to have a real Emf/f control law.

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LEVEL 0: LEVEL 1: LEVEL 2:

No compensation.

Compensate the drop on power mosfets and cables.

Compensate the drop on power mosfet, cables and motor resistance.

COMPENSATION to LEVEL 2 is strongly suggested (the correct setting of the motor resistance is required when COMPENSATION is set to LEVEL 2-see 13.1).

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11) AUXILIARY TIME This parameter defines the time, after the steer handle is released and the travel demand deactivated, for which the stand still torque is applied.

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LEVEL 0: LEVEL 1: LEVEL 9:

No stand still torque.

Brief application of the stand still torque (about 6 secs).

Long application of the stand still torque (about 90 secs).

Intermediate levels are for proportionally increasing auxiliary time. The stand still torque reduces with a ramp from the ANTIROLLBACK value down to zero with a delay specified with this setting.

12) ANTIROLLBACK This parameter adjusts the standstill torque after the steer handle is released and the travel demand deactivated. It is in percentage of the maximum current.

Injecting a continuous current in the motor generates the stand still torque. It is useful (together with the CREEP SPEED parameter, see 12.4.4.3) to neutralize the recall torque generated by the elastic tyre on the steered wheel.

13) 1ST ANGLE COARSE Depending on the configuration, this parameter has different meaning.

RTC version with feedback pot: This parameter regulates in coarse steps the maximum steered wheel angle in the direction where FEEDBACK ENC is higher than 2.5 V. It is a scaling factor between the SET POINT POT reading and the FEEDBACK ENC reading.

By increasing this parameter, the maximum steered wheel angle increases too.

The maximum angle in RTC should be regulated in feedforward way by properly adjusting the angle settings.

Stepper Motor version with toggle switches: This parameter regulates in coarse steps the maximum steered wheel angle in the direction where FEEDBACK ENC is higher than 2.5 V. It limits the angle measured with the reading WHEEL ANGLE in the following range: - LEVEL 0: Angle is limited to a WHEEL ANGLE is +80 degrees.

- LEVEL 1: Angle is limited to a WHEEL ANGLE is +84 degrees.

- LEVEL 9: Angle is limited to a WHELL ANGLE is +118 degrees.

Each step has a weight of 3.8 degrees.

When 1ST ANGLE COARSE and 2ND ANGLE COARSE are both to Level 9, the angle limitation is inhibited.

14) 1ST ANGLE FINE (RTC version only). This parameter regulates in fine steps the maximum steered wheel angle in the direction where FEEDBACK ENC is higher than 2.5 V. It is used in closed loop application only (RTC) and it is a scaling factor between the SET POINT POT reading and the FEEDBACK ENC reading.

By increasing this parameter, the maximum steered wheel angle increases too.

15) 2ND ANGLE COARSE Depending on the configuration, this parameter has different meaning.

RTC version with feedback pot: This parameter regulates in coarse steps the maximum steered wheel angle in the direction where FEEDBACK ENC is lower than 2.5 V. It is a scaling factor between the SET POINT POT reading and the FEEDBACK ENC reading.

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By increasing this parameter, the maximum steered wheel angle increases too.

The maximum angle in RTC should be regulated in feedforward way by properly adjusting the angle settings.

Stepper Motor version with toggle switches: This parameter regulates in coarse steps the maximum steered wheel angle in the direction where FEEDBACK ENC is lower than 2.5 V. It limits the angle measured with the reading WHEEL ANGLE in the following range: - LEVEL 0: Angle is limited to a WHEEL ANGLE is -80 degrees.

- LEVEL 1: Angle is limited to a WHEEL ANGLE is -84 degrees.

- LEVEL 9: Angle is limited to a WHELL ANGLE is -118 degrees.

Each step has a weight of 3.8 degrees.

When 1ST ANGLE COARSE and 2ND ANGLE COARSE are both to Level 9, the angle limitation is inhibited.

16) 2ND ANGLE FINE (RTC version only). This parameter regulates in fine steps the maximum steered wheel angle in the direction where FEEDBACK ENC is lower than 2.5 V. It is used in closed loop application only (RTC) and it is a scaling factor between the SET POINT POT reading and the FEEDBACK ENC reading.

By increasing this parameter, the maximum steered wheel angle increases too.

17) NUMBNESS (RTC version only). This parameter reduces the steering sensitivity close to the straight-ahead direction.

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LEVEL 0: LEVEL 9:

No reduction in the steer sensitivity with the steering angle.

Steering 4.5 less sensitive in the straight ahead direction.

Intermediate reductions of sensitivity are applied for intermediate settings. The steering sensitivity increases in a proportional relationship with the increased steering wheel angle. To be more precise, by increasing the NUMBNESS setting, no sensitivity modification is applied when the steering wheel is close to be straight, but higher sensitivity is applied when the steering wheel is angled.

As consequence, when changing the NUMBNESS value, it is necessary to readjust the maximum angle limitations with the settings 1ST ANGLE COARSE (and FINE) and 2ND ANGLE COARSE (and FINE).

18) LAG FB REGULAT Level 0 to 9. It is used to set the integral (lag) contribution to a PID algorithm for RTC and AUTC functions. The integral contribution is applied to the FEEDBACK ENC value only. It works like a low pass filter to get smooth the pursuing next to the commanded position. The derivative (lead) contribution generates dither that is possible to reduce by increasing this adjustment. Obviously lag and lead regulations influence the stability of the closed loop and so different setting must be empirically tried to avoid oscillations.

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LEVEL 0: LEVEL 9:

lowest lag contribution (high cut off frequency low pass filter). highest lag contribution (low cut off frequency low pass filter).

19) LEAD FB REGULAT Level 0 to 9. It is used to set the derivative (lead) contribution to a PID algorithm for RTC and AUTC functions. The derivative contribution is applied to the FEEDBACK ENC value only. High LEAD FB REGULAT value brakes the steering motor in advance respect to the commanded position so avoiding the AEMZP0BA - EPS-AC0 - User Manual

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overshooting of the commanded position. On the other side generates damping and dither, close to the commanded position. Obviously lag and lead regulations influence the stability of the closed loop and so different setting must be empirically tried to avoid oscillations.

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LEVEL 0: LEVEL 9:

lowest lead contribution (overshooting is favourite). highest lead contribution (damping is favourite).

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12.4.5 Zapi menu “HARDWARE SETTINGS” functions list To enter this Zapi hidden menu a special procedure is required. Ask this procedure directly to a Zapi technician.

1) MAXIMUM CURRENT MAXIMUM CURENT sets the limit for the current in the controller.

2) CAN BUS ABSENT or PRESENT. This setting specifies whether the eps-ac0 is CAN Bus connected or not. When CAN BUS is ABSENT, the CAN BUS KO alarm is inhibited together with any starting sequence used to synchronize via CAN Bus the eps-ac0 with the other controllers.

3) SET HI RESOL AD When it is set to Level 1, enables an analog to digital conversion with high resolution applied to the command pot CPOC1. Level 0 means the high resolution AD conversion is inhibited. Level 2 is not used.

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12.4.6 Zapi menu “SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT” functions list To enter this Zapi hidden menu a special procedure is required. Ask this procedure directly to a Zapi technician.

1) HIGH ADDRESS Zapi reserved.

2) SET TEMPERATURE Factory adjusted.

3) MAX SP SLOPE (RTC version only). This setting is used to adjust the slope threshold for the STEER SENSOR KO alarm (see 14.1.3.6).

This alarm occurs when the slope of one of the set point potentiometers (CPOC1 or CPOC2) is detected larger than the MAX admitted slope. The MAX admitted slope is specified with this setting: -

LEVEL 0:

the max admitted slope is 61 corresponding to 0.3 V in 16 msec. (i.e. STEER SENSOR KO alarm occurs when either CPOC1 or CPOC2 changes more than ±0.3 V in 16 msec.

This means that the SLOPE PEAK reading in the tester menu assumes larger than ±61 value. See 12.4.7.23).

- LEVEL 1: the max admitted slope is 79 corresponding to 0.39 V in 16 msec.

- LEVEL 2: the max admitted slope is 97 corresponding to 0.47 V in 16 msec.

- LEVEL 3: the max admitted slope is 115 corresponding to 0.56 V in 16 msec.

- LEVEL 4: the max admitted slope is 133 corresponding to 0.65 V in 16 msec.

- LEVEL 5: the max admitted slope is 151 corresponding to 0.74 V in 16 msec.

- LEVEL 6: the max admitted slope is 169 corresponding to 0.83 V in 16 msec.

- LEVEL 7: the max admitted slope is 187 corresponding to 0.91 V in 16 msec.

- LEVEL 8: the max admitted slope is 205 corresponding to 1.00 V in 16 msec.

- LEVEL 9: the max admitted slope is 410 corresponding to 2.00 V in 16 msec.

Default value is LEVEL 9.

Pay attention the LEVEL 9 gets the alarm strongly insensitive and it is the right setting only when the twin pot redundancy is adopted for the set point potentiometer; when just one single set point potentiometer is adopted, we advice against using LEVEL 9.

4) DEBUG OUTPUT This adjustment is used to temporary change the configuration or inhibit some diagnosis to aid the troubleshooting. Take care to set DEBUG OUTPUT to Level 15 after finishing the troubleshooting.

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LEVEL 0:

Self-acquisition of the stepper motor offsets (see 12.4.2.1112) in open loop application. It switches automatically to the default Level 15 after the self-acquisition.

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LEVEL 1-9 LEVEL 10:

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LEVEL 11:

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LEVEL 12:

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LEVEL 13:

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LEVEL 14:

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Zapi reserved.

Enables the NO LOAD CURRENT test (see 12.4.2.10). Roll from level 10 to level 15 and save the new setting to exit this testing condition.

Disables the alarms FB SENS LOCKED, MOTOR LOCKED and POSITION ERROR (the latest only for FB ENC & Toggle Switches configuration) till a new DEBUG OUTPUT hand setting.

The SET POINT POT of the Tester menu is connected at the high resolution AD input (it is in the range 0 to 5Vdc when the command potentiometer (CPOC1) is close to ZERO SP POT).

Reading SET POINT POT in the tester menu is connected to the 2nd wiper of the twin (command) pot (CPOC2 on CNA#8).

Disables the alarms FB POT LOCKED, MOTOR LOCKED and POSITION ERROR (the latest only for FB ENC & TOGGLE SWs configuration). It switches automatically to the default Level 15 recycling the key.

Default value (no special functions activated).

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12.4.7 Main menu “TESTER” functions list The TESTER functions are real time feedback measurements of the state of the controller. It is possible to know the state (active disactive) of the digital I/Os, the voltage value of the analog inputs and the state of the main variables used in the motor. Enter the headline in the hand-set display and roll for the TESTER item.

1) STEPPER MOTOR Voltage value with 2 decimal digit. Measurement of the stepper motor speed with sign in the range 0 to ±5 Vdc. 2) SET POINT POT Voltage value with 2 decimal digit. Measurement of the potentiometer connected to CNA#9 (CPOC1). Switch DEBUG OUTPUT to level 13 to get CNA#8 (CPOC2) on this reading (see 12.4.6.4).

3) FEEDBACK POT (feedback pot version only). Voltage value with 2 decimal digits. Measurement of the feedback potentiometer connected to CNB#6 (CPOT).

4) FEEDBACK SECTOR (toggle switches version only). Voltage value with 2 decimal digits. It supplies real time the information of the sector (quadrant) detected through the toggle switches. It assume the following value: 3.13 V in the sector from 0 to +90 degrees.

4.39 V in the sector from +90 to +180 degrees.

0.62 V in the sector from -180 to -90 degrees.

1.88 V in the sector from -90 to 0 degrees.

5) FEEDBACK ENC Voltage value with 2 decimal digit. Measurement (scaled in the range 0 to 5 Vdc) of the position of the feedback encoder connected to CNB#7 and CNB#8.

6) TEMPERATURE Degrees. Temperature of the controller base plate.

7) MOTOR TEMPERATURE Degrees. Temperature of the motor windings measured with the thermal sensor inside the motor and connected to CNB#3.

8) FREQUENCY Hertz value with 2 decimal digit. This is the frequency applied to the steering motor.

9) SAT. FREQ HZ Hertz value with 2 decimal digit. This is a real time magnetic flux measurement: Vbattery/ SAT. FREQ HZ provides real time the linked flux in the motor. The flux in the motor is modulated from 75% to 100% of the maximum flux.

The maximum flux is Vbattery/SET SAT FREQ. The minimum flux is Vbattery/(1.33*SET SAT FREQ). When the motor is loaded, SAT. FREQ HZ is equal to SET SAT FREQ; when the motor is lightened the flux reduces and SAT. FREQ HZ increases up to 1.33*SET SAT FREQ.

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10) MOTOR VOLTAGE It is a percentage. 100% means the sine waves in the motor have the maximum PWM amplitude.

11) MOTOR CURRENT Ampere value. Root Mean Square value of the line current in the motor.

12) ENC SPEED Hertz value with 2 decimal digit. This is the speed of the motor measured with the encoder on the motor shaft.

13) ENDSTROKE CW Provides real time the active state (ON) or not of the CW toggle switch (connected to CNA#3). It is On when CNA#3 is low (see 7.5).

14) ENDSTROKE ACW Provides real time the active state (ON) or not of the CCW toggle switch (connected to CNA#2). It is On when CNA#2 is low (see 7.5).

15) CW LIMIT LEVEL When the maximum angle limitation via feedback sensors is enabled (option LIMIT DEVICE to ON when FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #1,2,3; 1ST ANGLE COARSE and 2ND ANGLE COARSE less than level 9 when FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #4) and the FEEDBACK ENC overtakes the superior limit for the steered wheel angle limitation, the steered wheel angle will be limited and CW LIMIT LEVEL turns ON (active).

16) ACW LIMIT LEVEL When the maximum angle limitation via feedback sensors is enabled (option LIMIT DEVICE to ON when FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #1,2,3; 1ST ANGLE COARSE and 2ND ANGLE COARSE less than level 9 when FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #4) and the FEEDBACK ENC is lower than the inferior limit for the steered wheel angle limitation, the steered wheel angle will be limited and ACW LIMIT LEVEL turns ON (active).

17) AUTO IN PROGRESS Provides real time the information the eps-ac0 follows the manual command (AUTO IN PROGRESS is OFF) or is executing an automatic centering (AUTO IN PROGRESS is ON).

18) MM ALARM SWITCH It is On when the safety contact belonging to the main uC is closed.

19) SM ALARM SWITCH It is On when the safety contact belonging to the slave uC (supervisor) is closed.

20) TRUCK MOVING It provides the state of the travel demand for driving the truck. This information is obtained either with the travel demands directly connected to CNA#1 or via CAN Bus (depending by the state of the CAN BUS setting see 12.4.5.2).

21) HIGH RESOL AD It turns ON when the set point potentiometer is processed with a high resolution AD.

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22) WHEEL ANGLE Angle measurement degrees. For the configuration with toggle switches only, it is the steered wheel angle in the range 0 ±180 degrees. WHEEL ANGLE is zero in the position where an edge is detected in the straight ahead toggle switch.

23) SLOPE PEAK This reading is just for debugging the maximum slope of the potentiometers connected to the eps-ac0. Especially when a reduced sensor equipment is chosen (just a single command potentiometer or just a single feedback potentiometer without encoder), a concern regarding the safety raises: if a single potentiometer fails a sudden movement of the steered wheel may occur with danger. To avoid this problem it is necessary to detect any failure in a single potentiometer. This is hard to do because the failure mode can be quite different. Anyway, the best countermeasure we can take, is to seek for the wiper voltage changes faster than its physical limit. In fact, for the limited speed of the steering motor (or of the steering wheel), the slope in the wiper voltage must be limited under a certain threshold. When this slope threshold is overtook, the potentiometer may be assumed broken. So, it is useful to measure the maximum slope occurring in your application when right working, in order a right slope threshold can be chosen to avoid an alarm occurs when the potentiometer is not failed (see 12.4.6.3).

The SLOPE PEAK reading in the tester menu is a real time measurement of the slope peak of the potentiometers. In particular: When the special adjustments DEBUG OUTPUT is other than Level 12 or 13, SLOPE PEAK supplies the slope peak of the CPOC1 set point potentiometer (CNA#9).

When the special adjustments DEBUG OUTPUT is Level 13, SLOPE PEAK supplies the slope peak of the CPOT feedback potentiometer (CNB#6).

When the special adjustments DEBUG OUTPUT is Level 12, SLOPE PEAK supplies the slope peak of the CPOC2 set point potentiometer (CNA#8).

The SLOPE PEAK measurement is the difference between two AD conversions of the selected potentiometer picked up with 16 msec long interval. The SLOPE PEAK reading can be converted in a Voltage change (∆V in volts) of the wiper voltage in an interval 16 msec long, with the formula: ∆V = SLOPE PEAK*5/1024 = Voltage change in Volts in 16 msec (e.g. When SLOPE PEAK is 61 it means the selected potentiometer, in the worst case, changes 61*5/1024=0.3 V in 16 msec.).

Obviously the SLOPE PEAK reading must be compared with the threshold for the STEER SENSOR KO and JERKING FB POT alarms (see 14.1.3.6-7). The STEER SENSOR KO alarm may be adjusted (see MAX SP SLOPE 12.4.6.3); the JERKING FB POT occurs when the CPOT slope, overtakes a constant threshold is ± 0.3 V in 16 msec (i.e. SLOPE PEAK=± 61).

24) READ FBPT AT SW1 This reading is used only when the FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #3 (FBENC, FBPOT, SW1). It gives the FB POT value at the initial matching with the falling edge on the straight ahead switch (SW1). This reading is expected to reply the SET FBPOT AT SW1 value (see 12.4.2.18 in the adjustments menu).

When a displacement exists between these two readings, a POSITION ERROR alarm may occur (see 14.1.3.5).

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the full drive speed. It is used for the dynamic numbness (i.e. the steering sensitivity reduces when the truck speed increases).

26) ENC COUNT AT 360 (only when FEEDBACK DEVICE is OPTION #4).This reading shows the encoder counting between two falling edges on the straight ahead switch. It must be meant as the encoder counting corresponding to a steered wheel revolution. It is scaled in the range 0 to ±5 V with the meaning that 5 V corresponds to an encoder counting of 215 events. The ENC COUNT AT 360 absolute value can be recorded on the adjustment SET ENC AT 360.

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13 OTHER FUNCTIONS Here is a list of special functions hand set assisted, that are not documented yet.

13.1 Acquiring the Motor resistance When it is possible, the steering motor is controlled sensorless. To get the best performance in terms of the max torque generated, it is necessary to compensate for the drop in the motor resistance. So the correct value of the motor resistance must be known.

Eps-ac0 provides a self-acquisition procedure to acquire the motor resistance.

It is just enough to connect the eps-ac0 to the battery, to the motor and to the wiring in order no alarm occurs. Then: 1) Enter the ADJUSTMENTS menu searching for ADJUSTMENT #01 setting.

2) Turn ADJUSTMENT #01 to Level 1. (A DATA ACQUISITION alarm occurs and a half Imax DC current is automatically injected in the motor).

3) Wait about 2 secs.

4) Roll ADJUSTMENT #01 back to Level 0.

5) Save the new setting.

With this procedure the resistance between two motor terminals is automatically measured and recorded (in milliohms) on the ADJUSTMENT #02 (see 12.4.2.3).

It is also possible to adjust the motor resistance value without self-acquisition by rolling the ADJUSTMENT #02.

The acquisition of the motor resistance should be performed to find the correct value when developing a new truck prototype; the correct value will be the default setting for the mass production of that truck.

13.2 Alignment at the rest position In the open loop applications (i.e. when the stepper motor is used in the steering wheel or the steer command is a speed information coming via CAN bus) an alignment at the rest position is automatically performed when the steered wheel has a drift with a released steering wheel. This alignment at the rest position is handled closed loop and so a feedback sensor is required. So this function is performed only either with SYSTEM CONFIG to level 0 or with SYSTEM CONFIG to level 4. When the feedback sensor uses a feedback potentiometer, the alignment at rest position is performed for both cases (SYSTEM CONFIG to level 0 and 4) provided that option LIMIT DEVICE is ON. When the feedback sensor uses toggle switches, the alignment at the rest position is performed only when SYSTEM CONFIG is level 0.

13.3 Straight ahead steering numbness It is possible to reduce the steering sensitivity while the steered wheel is close to be straight ahead by using the NUMBNESS setting in the PARAMETERS CHANGE menu. Increasing the NUMBNESS parameter gets the steering less responsive when the truck is driving next to the straight ahead direction (i.e. a certain increment of the steering wheel angle gets a smaller increment of the steered wheel angle when the truck is driving straight ahead than when it is angled).

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Higher NUMBNESS setting results in higher numbness of the steering at low steered wheel angle. NUMBNESS to Level 0 results in a linear relationship between the command and the steered wheel angle (no sensitivity reduction in straight ahead).

13.4 Special Debugging and Troubleshooting system Eps-ac0 provides a special adjustment (DEBUG OUTPUT) to facilitate the troubleshooting. Some alarms may be due to many different causes that are difficult to catch. In particular, the alarms in which the steered wheel does not pursuit the commanded positions (FB POT LOCKED, FB SENSOR LOCK, MOTOR LOCKED, POSITION ERROR) may be due to a mechanical fault or to a failed sensor or to a problem in the motor. It is difficult to find the root for the problem in the short time before the alarm occurs. For this reason the eps-ac0 provides a method to temporary inhibit these alarms. It is just enough to set the special adjustment DEBUG OUTPUT to Level 11. Then the steering system works without these alarms and the service can take longer time to analyze the system and to catch the fault.

Together with this possibility DEBUG OUTPUT provides many other special functions (that are described in paragraph 12.4.6.4). For example it is possible to use the hand set to read the voltage from the second twin pot wiper (CPOC2 on CNA#8) on the reading SET POINT POT of the hand set. It is just enough to turn DEBUG OUTPUT to level 13.

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Don’t forget to turn DEBUG OUTPUT to Level 15 after finished the test.

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14 EPS-AC0 ALARMS LIST The ALARMS logbook in the MAIN MENU records the alarms of the controller. It has a FIFO (First Input First Output) structure that means the oldest alarm is lost when the database is full and a new alarm occurs. The logbook is composed of five locations getting possible to stack five different types of alarms with the following information: 1) The alarm code 2) The times that each alarm occurs consecutively 3) The Hour Meter value when the latest event of every alarm occurred 4) The inverter temperature when the latest event of every alarm occurred.

This function permits a deeper diagnosis of problems as the recent history can be revisited.

The CAN Bus code is the corresponding number with which the alarm is signalled on the CAN Bus (ID 0x298h).

14.1 Main menu “ALARMS” list To Enter the MAIN MENU push the Enter button at the Home Page of the hand set display and Roll for the ALARMS item. Here is the ALARMS list:

14.1.1 One Blink Alarms 1) MICRO SLAVE KO CAN Bus Code = 246 - Cause: In stepper motor application, this alarm occurs if the main uC is detecting a direction of the stepper motor not matched with the one that the slave uC is detecting.

In closed loop application, this alarm occurs if the main uC is detecting a direction of the steering error not matched with the one that the slave uC is detecting.

Furthermore, this alarm occurs also if the main uC is detecting no steering limitation meanwhile the slave uC is detecting e steering limitation.

- Remedy: It is necessary to replace the controller.

2) MICRO SLAVE #4 CAN Bus Code = 221 - Cause: It occurs in one of the following conditions: (Open loop application only) If the slave uC detects the stator voltage phasor rotates in the opposite direction respect to the sign of the stepper motor speed, this alarm occurs.

(Closed loop application only) If the slave uC detects the stator voltage phasor rotates in the opposite direction respect to the commanded position, this alarm occurs.

- Remedy: It is necessary to replace the controller.

3) MICRO SLAVE CAN Bus Code = 250 - Cause: It occurs when the information on the status bus between the main uC and the slave uC is frozen to the 0xFF value (the slave uC does not update the status bus configuration).

- Remedy: It is necessary to replace the controller.

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4) MICRO SLAVE #8 CAN Bus Code = 212 - Cause: It occurs when the encoder counting of the main uC is not matched with the encoder counting of the slave uC. - Remedy: It is necessary to replace the controller.

5) INPUT ERROR #1 CAN Bus Code = 99 - Cause: It occurs when the voltage on CNA#4 (NK1: Lower Potential Terminal of the Safety Contacts (see 7.6) is higher than 12 V before to turn the safety contacts closed.

- Remedy: When the safety contacts are open, the voltage on CNA#4 is expected to be close to 0 Vdc and this is independent from whether the safety contacts are connected to a plus battery or to a minus battery (see 7.6). In the first case (safety contacts connected to a plus battery), when the safety contacts are open, CNA#4 is connected to a minus battery through a load. Only a harness mistake may connect NK1 to a higher than 12 V voltage.

6) SERIAL ERR #1 CAN Bus Code = 6 - Cause: Main uC and Slave uC communicate via a local serial interface.

This alarm occurs when the slave uC does not receive the communication from the main uC through this serial interface.

- Remedy: It is necessary to replace the controller.

7) SLAVE COM. ERROR CAN Bus Code = 227 - Cause: Main uC and Slave uC communicate via a local serial interface.

This alarm occurs when the main uC does not receive the communication from the slave uC through this serial interface.

- Remedy: It is necessary to replace the controller.

8) NO SYNC - Cause:

- Remedy:

CAN Bus Code = 226 Every 16msec, inside the code cycle, the main uC rises and then lowers an input for the slave uC (SYNC). When the slave uC detects no edge for more than 100 msec on this input, this alarm occurs. This is just a watch dog function: when the main uC does not execute the code cycle it does not update the SYNC signal and the slave uC cuts off the steer and traction.

It is necessary to replace the controller.

9) KM CLOSED CAN Bus Code = 253 - Cause: This alarm occurs at key on if the slave uC detects the safety contact, of the main uC, closed prior to be commanded.

- Remedy: This alarm occurs if the connection CNA#5 (K1) is around a voltage of 12 Vdc when switching on the key. In fact, when the safety contacts are open, K1 is expected being connected to a battery voltage (not 12 V). Search for a harness problem or replace the controller.

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- Cause: - Remedy:

This alarm occurs if the slave uC detects the safety contact, of the main uC, open when expected being closed.

It is necessary to replace the controller.

11) KS CLOSED - Cause: - Remedy:

CAN Bus Code = 254 This alarm occurs if the main uC detects the safety contact, of the slave uC, closed prior to be commanded.

This alarm occurs if the connection CNA#4 (NK1) is around a voltage of 12 Vdc when switching on the key. In fact, when the safety contacts are open, NK1 is expected being connected to a minus battery voltage (not 12 V). Search for a harness problem or replace the controller.

12) KS OPEN - Cause: - Remedy:

CAN Bus Code = 252 This alarm occurs if the main uC detects the safety contact, of the slave uC, open when expected being closed.

It is necessary to replace the controller.

13) CLOCK PAL NOT OK CAN Bus Code = 218 - Cause: The main uC sends an analog signal towards the slave uC to reset the slave uC on demand. When the slave uC detects this analog signal external to a window from 2.2 to 2.8 and not in the range to generate the reset on demand, the slave uC raises this alarm.

- Remedy: It is necessary to replace the controller.

14.1.2 Two Blinks Alarms 1) HIGH CURRENT CAN Bus Code = 70 - Cause: This alarm occurs if the circuit to limit via hardware the current in the motor is either always active at key-on or repeatedly active when the motor is turning.

- Remedy: Check the motor is suited to work with the eps-ac0 (not oversized).

Otherwise it is necessary to replace the controller.

2) POWER FAILURE #1 CAN Bus Code = 73 - Cause: This alarm occurs when the current in the phase W of the motor is zero and the motor is commanded for moving.

- Remedy: Check the power fuse is OK. Check the battery positive arrives to the controller. Check the continuity of the wire in the phase W of the motor. Otherwise it is necessary to replace the controller.

3) POWER FAILURE #2 CAN Bus Code = 72 - Cause: This alarm occurs when the current in the phase U of the motor is zero and the motor is commanded for moving.

- Remedy: Check the power fuse is OK. Check the battery positive arrives to the controller. Check the continuity of the wire in the phase U of the motor. Otherwise it is necessary to replace the controller.

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4) POWER FAILURE #3 CAN Bus Code = 71 - Cause: This alarm occurs when the current in the phase V of the motor is zero and the motor is commanded for moving.

- Remedy: Check the power fuse is OK. Check the battery positive arrives to the controller. Check the continuity of the wire in the phase V of the motor. Otherwise it is necessary to replace the controller.

5) LOGIC FAILURE #1 CAN Bus Code = 19 - Cause: This alarm occurs when the real voltage between phases W and U of the motor is different from the desired.

- Remedy: It is necessary to replace the controller.

6) LOGIC FAILURE #2 CAN Bus Code = 18 - Cause: This alarm occurs when the real voltage between phases W and V of the motor is different from the desired.

- Remedy: It is necessary to replace the controller.

7) MAIN CONT. OPEN CAN Bus Code = 48 - Cause: This alarm occurs only when the setting CAN BUS is PRESENT. Then the eps-ac0 waits for a via CAN information that the traction controller has closed the main contactor. If this information lacks more than about 1.5 secs, this alarm occurs.

- Remedy: Find, on the traction controller, the reason for keeping the main contactor open.

8) CAN BUS KO CAN Bus Code = 247 - Cause: This alarm occurs only when the setting CAN BUS is PRESENT. Then the eps-ac0 must receive the event messages from the traction controller. If these messages lack more than about 1 sec, this alarm occurs.

- Remedy: Check the CAN Bus communication system and analyse the frames from the traction controller to the steer controllers.

9) MOTOR LOCKED CAN Bus Code = 220 - Cause: This alarm occurs if the current in the steering motor stays close to the maximum current longer than 1 sec.

- Remedy: Search for a mechanical problem locking the motor. To make easier the fault catching, set DEBUG OUTPUT to level 11 (see 12.4.6.4).

14.1.3 Three Blinks Alarms 1) D LINE SENSOR KO CAN Bus Code = 243 - Cause: This alarm occurs when the mean voltage on the Direct line of the stepper motor (connection CNA#9) is not null: the voltage on every stepper motor line is a sine wave with null mean voltage.

- Remedy: Check the continuity of the stepper motor connections. In particular the resistance between CNA#9 and the minus battery (with the AEMZP0BA - EPS-AC0 - User Manual

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stepper motor at rest) is expected being very low (close to 30 ohms).

2) Q LINE SENSOR KO CAN Bus Code = 242 - Cause: This alarm occurs when the mean voltage on the Quadrature line of the stepper motor (connection CNA#8) is not null: the voltage on every stepper motor line is a sine wave with null mean voltage.

- Remedy: Check the continuity of the stepper motor connections. In particular the resistance between CNA#8 and the minus battery (with the stepper motor at rest) is expected being very low (close to 30 ohms).

3) S.P OUT OF RANGE CAN Bus Code =248 - Cause: This alarm occurs for a fault on the command potentiometer (CPOC1 on CNA#9, CPOC2 on CNA#8).

When a single command pot is chosen, the alarm occurs if its wiper (CPOC1) exits the range from 0.8 Vdc to 4.2 Vdc. When the twin pot is chosen, the alarm occurs if the sum of the two wiper voltages (CPOC1+CPOC2) exits the range from 4.5 Vdc to 5.5 Vdc. - Remedy: Check the connections of the potentiometer. This alarm occurs when one connection of the command potentiometer is broken.

4) F.B OUT OF RANGE CAN Bus Code =249 - Cause: This alarm occurs for a fault on the feedback potentiometer (CPOT on CNB#6). This alarm occurs if CPOT exits the range from 0.3 Vdc to 4.7 Vdc. - Remedy: Check the connections of the feedback potentiometer. This alarm occurs when one connection of the feedback potentiometer is broken.

5) POSITION ERROR CAN Bus Code =228 - Cause: This alarm occurs for an error in the redundant test of the feedback sensors.

1) When the feedback potentiometer is used together with the feedback encoder, the angle of the steered wheel is measured with both of them: FEEDBACK ENC and FEEDBACK POT in the tester menu are expected to be equal. When they are different more than 20 degrees this alarm occurs (SET MAX FB POT–SET MIN FB POT corresponds to 180 degrees).

2) When the feedback encoder is used together with toggle switches, this alarm occurs if the sector (toggles switches configuration) and the encoder counting are not matched. The sector is provided via the FEEDBACK SECTOR reading in the tester menu; the encoder counting is provided via the WHEEL ANGLE reading in the tester menu. In particular (in case of two toggle switches):

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- Remedy:

WHEEL ANGLE [degrees]

Admitted sector

-22 to +22 +23 to +67 +68 to +112 +113 to +157 +158 to -158 -157 to -113 -112 to -68 -67 to -23

1st or 4th 1st 1st or 2nd 2nd 2nd or 3rd 3rd 3rd or 4th 4th

Admitted FEEDBACK SECTOR

3.13 V or 1.88 V 3.13 V 3.13 V or 4.39 V 4.39 V 4.39 V or 0.62 V 0.62 V 0.62 V or 1.88 V 1.88 V

Check the potentiometer connected to CNB#6 is right working. If toggle switches are connected to CNA#2 and CNA#3, verify they are right working and the setting AUX FUNCTION 11 (see 12.4.1.9) is correct. Verify also the sensor bearing in the motor (encoder) has not a slip (the sensor bearing has two rings: one is connected to the rotor shaft; the other is connected to the motor frame. Check these two rings are strictly connected to their structure without slip.

6) STEER SENSOR KO CAN Bus Code =84 - Cause: This alarm occurs if the command potentiometer (CPOC1 on CNA#9 or CPOC2 on CNA#8) changes with a jerk larger than MAX SP SLOPE (see 12.4.6.3). This alarm is used to catch a discontinuity in the voltages of the command potentiometer.

- Remedy: Change the twin pot.

7) JERKING FB POT CAN Bus Code =223 - Cause: This alarm occurs if the feedback potentiometer (CPOT on CNB#6) changes with a jerk larger than 0.3 V in 16 msec. This alarm is used to catch a discontinuity in the voltages of the feedback potentiometer.

- Remedy: Change the feedback potentiometer.

8) FB POT LOCKED or FB SENS LOCKED CAN Bus Code =222 - Cause: In application with a feedback potentiometer, this alarm occurs if the feedback potentiometer (CPOT on CNB#6) does not change (or changes in the opposite direction) its value even if commanded to change.

In application with toggle switches with ENCODER CONTROL to off, this alarm occurs if the feedback encoder counting does not change its value even if commanded to change.

- Remedy: In application with the feedback potentiometer, verify the feedback potentiometer is not mechanically loosened. Check there is not a mechanical block of the steered wheel.

Be sure the wiper has not reached its own electrical limit because of too much angle of the steered wheel.

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position.

In application with toggle switches, verify the encoder is not mechanically loosened. Check there is not a mechanical block of the steered wheel.

To make easier the fault catching, set DEBUG OUTPUT to level 11 (see 12.4.6.4).

9) STEPPER MOTOR MISM CAN Bus Code =219 - Cause: This alarm occurs if the frequency and the amplitude of the voltages from the stepper motor lines are mismatched in between (i.e. the voltage from the D and Q line of the stepper motor have high amplitude but with very low frequency). In normal condition when the amplitude of the stepper motor lines increases, the frequency of the stepper motor lines must increase too.

- Remedy: It is necessary to replace the controller.

10) ENCODER ERROR CAN Bus Code =241 - Cause: It occurs when ENCODER CONTROL is set ON and the real frequency does not pursuit the commanded frequency - Remedy: This condition is several times due to either, a mismatching between the Encoder resolution used in the SW and the real encoder resolution, or a wrong connection between the two encoder channels. In this latest case exchange in between the two encoder channels.

11) BAD ENCODER SIGN CAN Bus Code =83 - Cause: It occurs in applications with toggle switches when the applied frequency (FREQUENCY) and the motor speed (ENC SPEED) have opposite sign.

- Remedy: Swap in between the two encoder channels (CNB#7 with CNB#8).

14.1.4 Four Blinks Alarms 1) EEPROM KO CAN Bus Code = 13 - Cause: It occurs if a test to write and read one location in EEPROM fails.

The SW expects to read the written value. It occurs also when the hour counter gives different values between the three redundant locations in which it is recorded. It occurs also when the busy bit of the EEPROM does not rise within 12 msec.

- Remedy: It is necessary to replace the controller.

2) GAIN EEPROM KO CAN Bus Code = 244 - Cause: The parameters to compensate for the gain of the current amplifiers (ADJUSTMENT #03 and ADJUSTMENT #04) are recorded in a not volatile memory (eeprom) with a redundant handling. In fact every adjustment is recorded in three eeprom locations. If the values in these three locations are different in between this alarm occurs.

- Remedy: It is necessary to send the controller to Zapi to execute the maximum current regulation.

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3) CURRENT GAIN CAN Bus Code = 225 - Cause: This alarm occurs when the parameters to compensate for the gain of the current amplifiers (ADJUSTMENT #03 and ADJUSTMENT #04) have the default values (i.e. the maximum current was not regulated).

- Remedy: It is necessary to send the controller to Zapi to perform the maximum current regulation.

14.1.5 Five Blinks Alarms 1) HIGH TEMPERATURE CAN Bus Code = 61 - Cause: This alarm occurs if the temperature of the controller base plate overtakes 75 degrees.

- Remedy: Improve the cooling of the controller; otherwise it is necessary to replace the controller.

2) MOTOR TEMPERAT. CAN Bus Code = 65 - Cause: This alarm occurs only when DIAG MOTOR TEMP is on and the thermal sensor inside the motor measures a temperature higher than 150 degrees. It occurs also when trying to acquire the motor resistance with a temperature in the motor higher than 150 degree (still with DIAG MOTOR TEMP to ON).

- Remedy: Check the thermal sensor in the motor is right working. If it is, improve the cooling of the motor.

14.1.6 Six Blinks Alarms 1) STBY I HIGH CAN Bus Code = 53 - Cause: This alarm occurs two ways: 1) In the initial rest state after key on, if the outputs of the current amplifiers are not comprised in the window 2.2 to 2.8 Vdc. 2) After the initial diagnosis this alarm occurs when the outputs of the current amplifiers at rest have a drift larger than ±0.15 V. - Remedy: It is necessary to replace the controller.

2) VMN NOT OK CAN Bus Code = 32 - Cause: This alarm occurs in the initial rest state after key on if the outputs of the motor voltage amplifiers are not in the window from 2.2 to 2.8 Vdc. - Remedy: It is necessary to replace the controller.

3) LOGIC FAILURE #3 CAN Bus Code = 17 - Cause: This alarm occurs in the rest state if the output of the voltage amplifier of the phase Vu-Vw have a drift larger than ±0.25 V. - Remedy: It is necessary to replace the controller.

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- Cause: - Remedy:

This alarm occurs in the rest state if the output of the voltage amplifier of the phase Vw-Vv have a drift larger than ±0.25 V. It is necessary to replace the controller.

14.1.7 Thirty-two Blinks Alarms 1) DATA ACQUISITION MDI-PRC Code = 245 - Cause: This alarm occurs when the acquiring the motor resistance or when adjusting the parameters to compensate for the gain of the current amplifiers (maximum current factory adjusted).

- Remedy: Recycle the key.

14.1.8 No Blink Alarms (Warning) These alarms do not cut the truck off; they only reduce the truck speed. So they warns the operator of a particular state in the truck.

1) STEER HAZARD CAN Bus Code = 85 - Cause: This is just a warning to inform that the steering controller is limiting the angle in the steering direction. No speed reduction occurs on the traction.

2) WAITING DATA CAN Bus Code = 237 - Cause: This warning occurs only if CAN BUS is PRESENT. At key-on the eps-ac0 asks to the traction controller to send a list of parameters via CAN Bus. From the request until the parameters are correctly relieved, this warning occurs. The steer is not activated yet, and the safety relays remain open when this warning is present.

3) WAITING FOR TRAC CAN Bus Code = 239 - Cause: At key-on the eps-ac0 needs an assent from the traction controller to close the safety contacts and to turn onto operational mode.

Until this assent is not relieved, this warning occurs. The steer is not activated yet and the safety relays remain open when this warning is present.

4) EPS NOT ALIGNED CAN Bus Code = 238 - Cause: This is a real alarm that cut off the traction. It occurs at the initial alignment if the straight-ahead condition is not matched within 6sec. Throughout this 6 secs delay, the steer is not activated yet, the safety relays are open and the traction is stopped.

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14.2 CAN BUS “ALARMS” List The Alarm Code List supplied by the eps-ac0 (Source Device Code 06) is the following: 6: 13: 16: 17: 18: 19: 32: 48: 53: 61: 65: 70: 71: 72: 73: 83: 84: 85: 99: 212: 218: 219: 220: 221: 222: 223: 225: 226: 227: 228: 237: 238: 239: 241: 242: 243: 244: 245: 246: 247: 248: 249: 250: 251: 252: 253: 254:

SERIAL ERR #1 EEPROM KO LOGIC FAILURE #4 LOGIC FAILURE #3 LOGIC FAILURE #2 LOGIC FAILURE #1 VMN NOT OK MAIN CONT. OPEN STBY I HIGH HIGH TEMPERATURE MOTOR TEMPERAT. HIGH CURRENT POWER FAILURE #3 POWER FAILURE #2 POWER FAILURE #1 BAD ENCODER SIGN STEER SENSOR KO STEER HAZARD INPUT ERROR #1 MICRO SLAVE #8 CLOCK PAL NOT OK STEPPER MOTOR MISM MOTOR LOCKED MICRO SLAVE #4 FB POT LOCKED JERKING FB POT CURRENT GAIN NO SYNC SLAVE COM. ERROR POSITION ERROR WAITING DATA EPS NOT ALIGNED WAITING FOR TRAC ENCODER ERROR Q LINE SENSOR KO D LINE SENSOR KO GAIN EEPROM KO DATA ACQUISITION MICRO SLAVE KO CAN BUS KO S.P OUT OF RANGE F.B OUT OF RANGE MICRO SLAVE KM OPEN KS OPEN KM CLOSED KS CLOSED

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15 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS

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C36090 E07161 C38207

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16 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TO BE REPEATED AT TIMES INDICATED Check the wear and condition of the Contactors’ moving and fixed contacts.

Electrical Contacts should be checked every 3 months.

Check the Battery cables, cables to the controller, and cables to the motor. Ensure the insulation is sound and the connections are tight.

Cables should be checked every 3 months.

Check the mechanical operation of the Contactor(s). Moving contacts should be free to move without restriction.

Check every 3 months.

Checks should be carried out by qualified personnel and any replacement parts used should be original. Beware of NON ORIGINAL PARTS. The installation of this electronic controller should be made according to the diagrams included in this Manual. Any variations or special requirements should be made after consulting a Zapi Agent. The supplier is not responsible for any problem that arises from wiring methods that differ from information included in this Manual.

During periodic checks, if a technician finds any situation that could cause damage or compromise safety, the matter should be bought to the attention of a Zapi Agent immediately. The Agent will then take the decision regarding operational safety of the machine.

Remember that Battery Powered Machines feel no pain.

NEVER USE A VEHICLE WITH A FAULTY ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER.

16.1 Testing the faulty detection circuitry The material handling directive EN1175 requires periodic testing of the controller’s fault detection circuitry to be checked in one of the following modes (choose the one you prefer): 1) Switch on the key and try to disconnect the stepper motor or the twin pot. An alarm, stopping the traction should immediately occur.

2) Try to disconnect the steering motor. After switching on the key an alarm stopping the traction should immediately occur as soon as the steering (or handle) wheel rotates.

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