TROUBLESHOOTING

AND ADJUSTMENTS
WITH A COMPUTER
FOR EV-100ZX, EV-T100, SR (SEM)
AND SP MOTOR CONTROLLERS
(WINDOWS VERSION)
J2.00-3.20XM (J40-60XM, J40-60XM 2) [A216];
E1.25-2.00XM (E25-40XM, E25-40XM 2) [D114];
E2.00-3.20XM (E45-65XM, E45-65XM 2) [F108];
E3.50-5.50XL (E70-120XL, E70-120XL 3) [C098];
J30-40XMT 2 [H160]; J1.6-2.0XMT 2 [G160];
N30XMH, N30XMH 2 [C210]

PART NO. 1494933 2200 SRM 947

 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
• When lifting parts or assemblies, make sure all slings, chains, or cables are correctly
fastened, and that the load being lifted is balanced. Make sure the crane, cables, and
chains have the capacity to support the weight of the load.

• Do not lift heavy parts by hand, use a lifting mechanism.

• Wear safety glasses.

• DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CONNECTOR before doing any maintenance or repair

on electric lift trucks.

• Disconnect the battery ground cable on internal combustion lift trucks.

• Always use correct blocks to prevent the unit from rolling or falling. See HOW TO PUT
THE LIFT TRUCK ON BLOCKS in the Operating Manual or the Periodic Mainte-
nance section.

• Keep the unit clean and the working area clean and orderly.

• Use the correct tools for the job.

• Keep the tools clean and in good condition.

• Always use HYSTER APPROVED parts when making repairs. Replacement parts
must meet or exceed the specifications of the original equipment manufacturer.

• Make sure all nuts, bolts, snap rings, and other fastening devices are removed before
using force to remove parts.

• Always fasten a DO NOT OPERATE tag to the controls of the unit when making repairs,
or if the unit needs repairs.

• Be sure to follow the WARNING and CAUTION notes in the instructions.

• Gasoline, Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Diesel fuel
are flammable. Be sure to follow the necessary safety precautions when handling these
fuels and when working on these fuel systems.

• Batteries generate flammable gas when they are being charged. Keep fire and sparks
away from the area. Make sure the area is well ventilated.

NOTE: The following symbols and words indicate safety information in this
manual:

WARNING
Indicates a condition that can cause immediate death or injury!

CAUTION
Indicates a condition that can cause property damage!
Troubleshooting and Adjustments With a Computer Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Computer System............................................................................................................................................... 1
Connect a PC to a Control Card.................................................................................................................... 2
Installation..................................................................................................................................................... 3
HYTECH™ Windows Software Program ......................................................................................................... 3
How to Start the Program............................................................................................................................. 3
DEMO Mode................................................................................................................................................... 4
Selecting the Communications Port ............................................................................................................. 6
Verification of Controller and Lift Truck...................................................................................................... 7
Select Lift Truck Series ................................................................................................................................. 9
Controller Card Register Parameter List..................................................................................................... 10
How to Change a Parameter ......................................................................................................................... 11
How to Save a Changed Parameter File ...................................................................................................... 12
How to Load a Saved Parameter File........................................................................................................... 13
How to Show and Remove Saved Parameter Files ...................................................................................... 14
How to Return to Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................. 15
How to Save Changes to Control Card ......................................................................................................... 16
How to View Status Codes ............................................................................................................................ 17
Saving Status Codes ...................................................................................................................................... 18
How to Show and Remove Saved Status Code Files.................................................................................... 20
Closing and Clearing Status Code List ........................................................................................................ 20
How to View Saved Register Data and Saved Status Data......................................................................... 21
How to Save Register Data and Status Code Data In .RTF and .TXT Formats ........................................ 23
GE Sentry™ Software Program ........................................................................................................................ 24
Installation..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Description ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
How to Start GE SENTRY Program............................................................................................................. 24
How to Reset MIN and MAX Display........................................................................................................... 29
Graphing Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 30
How to Exit GE SENTRY Program .............................................................................................................. 31

This section is for the following models:

J2.00-3.20XM (J40-60XM, J40-60XM 2) [A216];

E1.25-2.00XM (E25-40XM, E25-40XM 2) [D114];
E2.00-3.20XM (E45-65XM, E45-65XM 2) [F108];
E3.50-5.50XL (E70-120XL, E70-120XL 3) [C098];
J30-40XMT 2 [H160];
J1.6-2.0XMT 2 [G160];
N30XMH, N30XMH 2 [C210]

©2003 HYSTER COMPANY i

"THE
QUALITY
KEEPERS"

HYSTER
APPROVED
PARTS
2200 SRM 947 Computer System

Computer System
A personal computer (PC) can be used to set trac- a. A program to set traction or pump motor
tion or pump motor functions, indicate status codes functions, indicate status codes (possible
(possible faults), and make adjustments to the oper- malfunctions), and make adjustments to the
ating limits set in the control cards. After making operating limits set in the control cards.
control adjustments with a PC, the battery must be
disconnected and the capacitors discharged by honk- Table 1. Cable Connections - Computer
ing the horn or using a 50 , 50-watt resistor from Bat to Control
(Pos) to Bat (Neg) at the control before the new set-
tings will take effect. The PC must have the follow- Model EV-100ZX and EV-T100 CONTROLS
ing minimum configuration to program motor con- Computer Connector Controller Connector
trollers: (9-Pin) (14-Pin) Y-Plug
1. Requires Windows 95™ or 98 operating system, Pin 2 (Receive) Pin 14
a Pentium 133 MHz or larger processor with 32
Pin 3 (Transmit) Pin 13
MB of RAM, 3.5 MB free space on the hard drive,
and a CD-ROM drive. Pin 5 (Signal ground) Pin 4

2. One open serial communications port, either Pin 4 to pin 6 (Jumper)

COM 1 or COM 2 on the PC. Pin 7 to pin 8 (Jumper)
3. Shielded cable assembly, nine-pin DB-9 serial Model SR and SP CONTROLS
cable, male-to-female. This cable assembly
Computer Connector Controller Connector
is a standard computer extension cable with
(9-Pin) (12-Pin) Y-Plug
straight-through wiring. Other cable lengths
can be used that are within the serial cable Pin 2 (Receive) Pin 12
limits of personal computers. It is recommended
Pin 3 (Transmit) Pin 11
that less than 10 m (30 ft) be used. This cable
assembly is normally available from vendors of Pin 5 (Signal ground) Pin 4
computer equipment. Pin 4 to pin 6 (Jumper)
4. Adapter cable for ZX controls. This cable has a Pin 7 to pin 8 (Jumper)
female D-9 connector on one end and a Y-plug
adapter on the other end. The cable can be con-
structed from individual parts. Cable connector Table 2. Adapter Pins (DB25F to DB9)
pin assignments are shown in Table 1.
25-Pin Connector 9-Pin Connector
5. Adapter cable for SR controls. This cable has a
female DB-25 connector on one end and a 12-pin Pin 2 Pin 3
(Y-plug available for ZX controllers) adapter on Pin 3 Pin 2
the other end. The cable can be constructed from
individual parts. Cable connector pin assign- Pin 4 Pin 7
ments are shown in Table 1. Pin 5 Pin 8
6. Some computers can require a DB25F (female) to Pin 6 Pin 6
DB9 (male) adapter. Connector-to-connector pin
Pin 7 Pin 5
assignments are shown in Table 2.
Pin 8 Pin 1
7. HYTECH™ software CD-ROM. See the
README.TXT file on the CD for informa- Pin 20 Pin 4
tion about its contents and how to install the Pin 22 Pin 9
software. This CD contains two main programs:

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b. A communications program that permits a

remote computer to connect to a local com-
puter through a telephone and modem con-
nection. This communications program per-
mits a service engineer at a remote location
to run the local programs and make checks
and adjustments to the lift truck.

CONNECT A PC TO A CONTROL CARD

WARNING
Prevent movement of the lift truck and pos-
sible injury when making checks and adjust-
ments. Before the PC is connected or discon-
nected to the control card or SEM Display
Panel of the lift truck, do the following steps:
1. Raise the drive wheels as described in the
Operating Manual or the section Periodic
Maintenance of the Service Manual for
your lift truck.
2. Turn the key to the OFF position, discon-
nect the battery, and discharge the capaci-
tor(s) as described in the Motor Controller
section of the Service Manual for your lift 1. PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC)
truck. 2. COMPUTER SERIAL PORT
The capacitors can be discharged on lift 3. ADAPTER (PART OF KIT HYSTER P/N 1361412)
trucks with the SEM Display Panel using 4. CABLE ASSEMBLY (PART OF KIT HYSTER P/N
the horn. Disconnect the battery connec- 1361412)
5. SMALL (9-PIN) CONNECTOR
tor, move the key to the OFF position, and 6. BACK OF DISPLAY PANEL
the operate horn until it stops making a 7. LARGE (18-PIN) CONNECTOR FOR MOTOR
sound. Do NOT make a short circuit at any CONTROLLERS
of these motor controller terminals.
Figure 1. Connecting PC to Display Panel
NOTE: The Dash Program allows a technician to
use the HYTECH or GE SENTRY SOFTWARE™ Use this procedure to connect the computer to the
program through the SEM Display Panel. These control card or to the SR or SP motor controller in
programs allow the technician to create different units without the SEM Display Panel. Turn the key
lift truck operating parameters for different users. switch to OFF. Connect the PC adapter cable at the
The Dash Program is available on a CD-ROM. Refer connector Y-Plug on the control card (EV-100ZX,
to Display Panel For SEM Controls (Windows EV-T100) or to the 12-pin connector of the SR or SP
Version) 2200 SRM 942, for information on how to motor controllers. See Table 3.
start the ITW Switches program.
Table 3. Plug-Z Connection
Connect the personal computer (PC) to the small
(9-pin) connector on the back of the SEM Display Plug-Z 24 vdc Power Source
Panel (under instrument panel). Connect the PC as Pin 2 Negative terminal
shown in Figure 1. All other units, without the SEM
Display Panel, require connecting the computer at Pin 7 Positive terminal
the motor controller. Connect the battery. SR or SP Motor Ctrl. 24 vdc Power Source
Pin 1 (23-Pin) Positive terminal
NEG Power Terminal Negative terminal

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NOTE: If the control card or motor controller is on INSTALLATION

the bench, make sure the control card or motor con-
troller is connected to a 24 vdc, 0.5 A power source. The latest installation instructions are available
See Table 3 to make the connections to the SR and on the CD-ROM (Hyster Part No. 1495217) on
SP motor controllers. which the software is distributed. The file names
are README.TXT and README.DOC. The
README.TXT file can be viewed using Notepad
or a similar text editor. The README.DOC file
contains views of the expected screens and requires
a Microsoft™ Word-compatible text editor.

HYTECH™ Windows Software Program

The information in this section is subject to HOW TO START THE PROGRAM
change without notice and does not represent a
With the computer connected to the control and the
commitment on the part of GE. This software
HYTECH software installed in the default directory,
is furnished under a license agreement and/or
the program may be started from the Start - Run
nondisclosure agreement. The software can be
box as shown in Figure 2.
used or copied only in accordance with terms of
the agreement. To access this dialog box, select the START button
Copyright by General Electric Company, 1994, and then select RUN from the main windows screen.
1995, and 2000. All rights reserved.
IBM and PS/2 are registered trademarks of With the computer connected to the Dash, the
International Business Machines Corporation. program may also be started from the SEM Dis-
GE SENTRY SOFTWARE is a registered play Panel software (see Display Panel for SEM
trademark of GE Company. Controls, Windows Version 2200 SRM 942, for
Microsoft, MS, and MS-DOS are registered information on how to access this program from the
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SEM Display Panel) or by selecting Hytech.EXE
HYTECH is a registered trademark of Hyster using Windows Explorer.
Company.

Figure 2. Start-Run Dialog Box

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DEMO MODE Select a language by selecting the appropriate but-

ton. After selecting the language, the screen mo-
The program may also be run in a DEMO mode with- mentarily displays the copyright data for the pro-
out connecting the computer to a truck. See Fig- gram. The screen then displays the HYSTER desk-
ure 3. Use this mode to learn the program’s capa- top shown in Figure 4.
bilities when a truck is not available. This feature is
accessed by typing "C:\Program Files\HYTECH\ The menu bar can be accessed by pressing F10 and
Hytech.EXE" demo. using the arrow keys to select an item. Items can
also be selected by pressing the Alt key and the high-
Select OK, and the screen will display a list of lan- lighted letter of the item. For example, Alt-L selects
guages as follows: the Logon menu. If a mouse is connected to the
• English computer, the menu items can be selected with the
• Francais mouse. Make sure the mouse driver is installed.
• Deutsche
• Italiano
• Espanol

Figure 3. Entering Demo Mode

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Figure 4. Hyster Desktop Display

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SELECTING THE COMMUNICATIONS Select the Logon menu to start the program. The
PORT Card I/O dialogue box is displayed with the COM
PORT list shown in Figure 5.
CAUTION The program will indicate the available ports and
Selecting a port already in use can cause show the Controller found if the correct connec-
unpredictable results or can lock up the com- tions have been made. Port selection is automatic.
puter.
Select OK or Retry as required.

Figure 5. Port Selection

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VERIFICATION OF CONTROLLER AND NOTE: The hourmeter data is the time the control
LIFT TRUCK card has been in service since this data field was re-
set. If a new control card is being installed or if the
The program will display the Card information as control card is now used on a different truck, enter
shown in Figure 6. The fields may be updated as the hourmeter time for the lift truck.
shown below.
3. Card Hourmeter
1. Truck Serial Number
The Card Hourmeter field shows the number of
This field accepts numbers and letters as shown hours the truck has been run. This field only
in Figure 6. The first and fifth positions must be accepts numbers. The hourmeter time will be the
alpha characters and the other positions must be same time as that indicated on the instrument
numeric characters. panel.

2. Truck I.D.

This field shows the customer-assigned number

of the lift truck. This field only accepts numbers.

Figure 6. Verification of Controller and Lift Truck

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The program will display the Card information en-

tered above, along with the control type and secure
hourmeter reading on the screen shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7. Select Lift Truck Series

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SELECT LIFT TRUCK SERIES If the program recognizes the control type, a menu of
the truck series using the control type is displayed.
CAUTION See Figure 7. The program also automatically deter-
mines if the control is a traction control or a hydraulic
The Model Undefined option will permit the
pump control. If the control type is not recognized,
user to set Cards (parameter numbers) and
the screen shown in Figure 8 appears.
values that can cause damage to the motor
controller and the lift truck. Do not use this
option without the instructions from a HYS-
TER Company service engineer.

Figure 8. Undefined Controller Type

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Select the lift truck series. The Card Information is selected from the truck model menu, you must en-
screen will be updated to the selected model and op- ter the correct data in all of the data fields to make
tions as shown in Figure 9. The lift truck operating the lift truck operate.
parameters are also displayed. If Model Undefined

Figure 9. Lift Truck Operating Parameters

CONTROLLER CARD REGISTER The columns in Figure 9 contain the following infor-
PARAMETER LIST mation:

NOTE: If the parameters shown in the Default 1. Function Name

columns of the Parameter Tables are different than
The Function Name column indicates the name
indicated by the software, always use the parame-
of the parameter that can be checked or adjusted.
ters shown by the software. Contact your dealer for
HYSTER lift trucks if your version of the software 2. Card
is not correct.
The Card column indicates the current param-
After the truck model has been selected, the Card eter set in the register. The software prevents
Register List is displayed. This screen can be re- parameters less than the minimum (MIN) or
sized with the mouse as required. Use the mouse and greater than the maximum (MAX) to be entered
scroll bar or use the arrow or PgUp and PgDn keys into the registers.
to scroll through the list to show other functions.

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3. Value HOW TO CHANGE A PARAMETER

The Value column indicates the actual value that Use the mouse, scroll bar, arrow, or PgUp and PgDn
the Card number represents. keys to scroll through the list to highlight the func-
tion to be changed. Press Enter or double click the
4. Min mouse on the desired selection to access the screen
shown in Figure 10. Use the left mouse button or
The Min column indicates the minimum param-
the Tab key to select the box labeled Current. The
eter number that can be set in the register.
box may be edited using the up/down arrows or by
5. Fac (Factory) deleting the old number and typing in a new on. If
the value entered is below the Min or above the Max
The Fac column indicates the parameter number value, an Error box will appear, stating Value out
that was set in the controller at the factory when of Range.
the lift truck was manufactured.

6. Max

The Max column indicates the maximum param-

eter number that can be set in the register.

Figure 10. Changing Operating Parameters

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HOW TO SAVE A CHANGED PARAMETER

FILE
Select Card - Save Register Data to File to access
the screen shown in Figure 11.

Figure 11. Saving Register Data to a File

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Enter a filename in the Save as box and any desired HOW TO LOAD A SAVED PARAMETER
notes in the Notes box, and select Save. The file will FILE
appear on the left side as shown in Figure 12. After
making control adjustments with a PC, the battery Select Card - Save Register Data to File to access
must be disconnected and the capacitors discharged the screen shown in Figure 12. In the left-hand box,
by honking the horn or using a 50 , 50-watt resistor select the desired file to load. In this case TruckA
from Bat (Pos.) to Bat (Neg.) at the control before has been selected. Select the Load button to retrieve
the new settings will take effect. the previously saved parameters.

Select OK when asked to Load Register Data.

Figure 12. Loading a Register Data File

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HOW TO SHOW AND REMOVE SAVED be used to show saved parameter files as shown in
PARAMETER FILES Figure 13 or to remove unwanted data files using the
Show and Remove buttons.
In addition to saving and loading parameter files, the
Card - Save Register Data to File selection can

Figure 13. Showing a Saved Parameter File

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HOW TO RETURN TO FACTORY DEFAULT Select Card - Set to factory defaults and select
SETTINGS OK on the Save Factory dialog box that appears as
shown in Figure 14.
NOTE: This step only loads the Card column in the
program. The changed settings must be saved to the
control card. See Figure 15.

Figure 14. Saving Factory Default Settings

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HOW TO SAVE CHANGES TO CONTROL After making control adjustments with a PC, the bat-
CARD tery must be disconnected and the capacitors dis-
charged by honking the horn or using a 50 , 50-watt
Select Logoff and OK. The Save Changes dialog resistor from Bat (Pos) to Bat (Neg) at the control be-
box will appear as shown in Figure 15. Select YES fore the new settings will take effect.
to save the changes and log off.

Figure 15. Saving Changes to Card

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HOW TO VIEW STATUS CODES

Select Card - Status Codes - View Controller Sta-
tus Codes as shown in Figure 16. The status codes
saved in the card will appear as shown in Figure 17.

Figure 16. Selecting View Status Codes

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SAVING STATUS CODES shown in Figure 16. The Status Codes dialog box
appears as shown in Figure 18. Enter the desired
While the Status Codes window is open as shown filename in the Save as box and select the Save but-
in Figure 17, you may save the codes using the Card ton. The new file will show up in the left window.
- Status Codes - Save Status Codes selection as

Figure 17. Viewing Status Codes

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Figure 18. Saving Status Codes

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HOW TO SHOW AND REMOVE SAVED CLOSING AND CLEARING STATUS CODE
STATUS CODE FILES LIST
In addition to saving status code files, the Card - The Status Codes window may be closed by select-
Status Codes - Save Status Codes selection can be ing the X in the upper right-hand corner or by typ-
used to show saved status code files or to remove un- ing Ctrl+F4. When the Status Codes window is
wanted files using the Show and Remove buttons. closed, the dialog box Clear Status Codes appears
as shown in Figure 19. Select Yes to clear the status
When a saved status code file is selected, the File - codes.
Print option is available.

Figure 19. Clear Status Codes Dialog Box

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HOW TO VIEW SAVED REGISTER DATA

AND SAVED STATUS DATA
When the program is not logged on to a controller, the
File - Saved Register Data and File - Saved Sta-
tus Data selections are available as shown in Fig-
ure 20.

Figure 20. Saved Register and Status Data Options

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Selecting File - Saved Registration Data opens window opens as shown in Figure 21. The File -
the Register Data box as shown in Figure 21. When Save as and File - Print options are now available
a file is selected, the Remove, Show, and Close but- as shown in Figure 21.
tons become available. When the Show button is se-
lected, the CONTROLLER REGISTER REPORT

Figure 21. File-Save As and File-Print Options

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HOW TO SAVE REGISTER DATA AND files may be saved: text format by selecting TXT in
STATUS CODE DATA IN .RTF AND .TXT the Save as type: box or rich text format by selecting
FORMATS RTF in the Save as type: box. Enter a file name
in the File name box and select the Save button.
Selecting the File - Save as option opens the Save An extension is not required, as the .TXT or .RTF
as dialog box shown in Figure 22. A drive and folder extension is added by the program.
may be selected using the Save in: box. Two types of

Figure 22. Save As Dialog Box

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GE Sentry™ Software Program

The information in this section is subject to change The GE SENTRY can monitor the following system
without notice and does not represent a commitment parameters:
on the part of GE. This software is furnished • Status on all of the control input switches
under a license agreement and/or nondisclosure • Value for the accelerator input voltage
agreement. The software can be used or copied only • The motor current
in accordance with terms of the agreement. • Controlled acceleration, percent on-time
Copyright by General Electric Company, 1994, • Battery voltage
1995, and 2000. All rights reserved. • Capacitor voltage
• Motor T2 voltage
IBM and PS/2 are registered trademarks of • Regenerative braking current
International Business Machines Corporation. • Thermal protection status
GE SENTRY SOFTWARE is a registered trademark • Percent of battery charge
of GE Company. • Speed limit switches condition (if used)
• Hourmeter switch input position (if used)
HYTECH is a registered trademark of Hyster
Company HOW TO START GE SENTRY PROGRAM
Microsoft, MS, and MS-DOS are registered
Be sure to follow the WARNING of Connect a PC to
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
a Control Card in the front of this manual.

INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the RS232 cable is connected correctly

to the COM port of the computer. The cable must
The latest installation instructions are available also be connected to the motor controller as de-
on the CD-ROM (Hyster Part No. 1495217) on scribed previously.
which the software is distributed. The filenames
are README.TXT and README.DOC. The 2. Make sure the battery is connected on the lift
README.TXT file can be viewed using Notepad truck and the key is in the OFF position.
or a similar text editor. The README.DOC file
contains views of the expected screens and requires 3. Start the GE Sentry program by selecting
a Microsoft Word-compatible text editor. START - Programs - GE Sentry for Win-
dows Version 1.0 or selecting the GE Sentry
DESCRIPTION from the Dash program, as described in Display
Panel For SEM Controls Windows Version
The GE SENTRY program requires an IBM PC or 2200 SRM 942. When the program is started
IBM-compatible PC with Windows 95™ or later op- for the first time, the Access Rights box shown
erating system. This software is designed to be com- in Figure 23 will appear. Type sentry (in lower
patible with controllers that use the ZX or SR proto- case) in the Password box.
col.

The GE SENTRY permits the user to do various

maintenance, diagnostic, and troubleshooting tasks
without the aid of additional test equipment. The
GE Sentry program creates a link directly with the
microprocessor in the lift truck and gives the user
real-time access to 16 different control parameters.

The GE SENTRY can perform the following func-

tions:
• Display the controller software identification
• Display the controller software revision level
• Reset minimum and maximum values for hold Figure 23. Access Rights Screen
functions

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5. The GE Sentry for Windows program has the fol-

CAUTION lowing functions available from the main menu:
Selecting a port already in use can cause • File - Import
unpredictable results or can lock up the com- • File - Export
puter. • File - Exit
• EVProgrammer - 128 Functions
4. Select ReConfigure - Change COMM Port • GE Sentry - Logon to control
as shown in Figure 24 to verify or change the • GE Sentry - Read Device Fault Data
COMM Port setting. The Change COMM Port • GE Sentry - Begin Sentry
box shown in Figure 25 should appear. If a • Flash
change is required, select the correct COMM • ReConfigure - Change Password
Port and enter the password GE SENTRY (in • Reconfigure - Change COMM Port
uppercase) in the Password box. If no change is • View - Toolbar
required, select Cancel. • View - Status Bar
• Help - Help Topics
• Help - About Sentry

The following functions are typically used for main-

tenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of Hyster
trucks. Your selections should be limited to the fol-
lowing:
• File - Exit
• GE Sentry - Begin Sentry
• Reconfigure - Change COMM Port
• View - Toolbar
• View - Status Bar
• Help - Help Topics
• Help - About Sentry

Use the HYTECH™ software described previously in

Figure 24. Selecting Change COMM Port this section to read fault codes and program controls.
The data and text used by the HYTECH™ software
program has been specifically developed for Hyster
lift trucks.

Figure 25. COM1 Selected

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6. Select GE Sentry - Begin Sentry from the GE

Sentry menu shown in Figure 26.

Figure 26. GE Sentry Menu

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GE Sentry will try to establish communications with shown in Figure 27. If the program does not recog-
the control card through the serial communication nize the control type, you will be asked to specify the
port. If the connection is successful and the program appropriate control type.
recognizes the card type, the screen will appear as

Figure 27. Begin Sentry Window (Sheet 1 of 2)

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Figure 27. Begin Sentry Window (Sheet 2 of 2)

Select Start from the Begin Sentry window. The di- b. Digital value received from the register on
alog box shown in Figure 27 will appear, along with the control card.
the message, Turn the Key Switch to ON Posi-
tion. c. Current real-time converted analog reading.

Turn the key switch ON and select OK. d. Minimum hold reading, lowest reading since
the last reset.
7. The ZX Control Status Monitor window will
appear as shown in Figure 28, showing six e. Maximum hold reading, highest reading
columns of data. The six columns have the fol- since the last reset.
lowing data:
f. Units, actual unit measurement reading
a. Function description. shown in volts, amps, etc.

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Figure 28. ZX Control Status Monitor

HOW TO RESET MIN AND MAX DISPLAY When the ZX Control Status Monitor screen is
shown, the lift truck can be operated normally. The
When the ZX Control Status Monitor screen is monitor will continuously show the real-time status
shown, select the Reset Values button as shown in of the control and can also record the maximum and
Figure 28. The Maximum and Minimum columns are minimum values of selected functions.
reset. New Maximum and Minimum levels are then
recorded.

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GRAPHING MODE the user can plot two functions on the screen with
respect to time. This can be useful if the user is trying
Select the Graph button to enter the graph mode, to capture two separate events at one time and view
and the screen will appear as shown in Figure 29. them simultaneously.
In this mode, the computer becomes a two-channel
digital storage oscilloscope (DSO). With this feature

Figure 29. Graphing Mode

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The Channel Selection window has two boxes Time - Selects the time scale for the graphs. Selec-
which allow you to make one of the following selec- tions can be from 1 to 20 for a graph length of 1 to 20
tions for each channel: seconds.
1. Motor Amps
2. Accel Volts Trigger Level - This box is set to a value of between
3. Mv Ref/Regen Amps 0 and 255. This is the digital value shown in the
4. Battery Volts Value column in the ZX Control Status Monitor
5. T2 Volts screen, as shown in Figure 28. For example, a value
6. Capacitor Volts of 181 will cause the DSO to trigger when the accel-
erator voltage exceeds 3.55 volts if a positive slope is
The Settings selection window has the boxes which selected.
control the trigger and the time base record length.
The following settings can be made: Select the Apply button to accept the settings from
the Channel Selection and Settings windows, and
Slope - Selects a positive or negative slope on which start the DSO.
to trigger. Use positive if you want to trigger on an
increasing value, and use negative if you want to trig- Select the Settings button to stop the DSO and
ger on a decreasing value. For example, if you want change the settings.
to see the motor amps as the accelerator is depressed,
Select the Close button to return to the ZX Control
set the slope to negative. The accelerator voltage de-
Status Monitor screen.
creases as the accelerator is depressed.

Mode - Selects Auto, Single of Auto Level as the HOW TO EXIT GE SENTRY PROGRAM
trigger mode. Auto causes the DSO to trigger auto-
Select the Close buttons on the DSO Screen and Be-
matically without regard to any input. Single causes
gin Sentry window, if open. Select File - Exit or use
the DSO to trigger one time when the trigger require-
the close X box in the upper right-hand corner to close
ments are met. Auto Level causes the DSO to trigger
the program.
every time the trigger requirements are met.

Source - Selects Channel 1 or Channel 2 as the trig-

ger source. In Figure 29, channel 1 is the Accel Volts.

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