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Electronic Air Regulation System

Technical Services Department


Garland, Texas.

Rev.6 Luke Bender


01-20-2010

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Introduction
This presentation contains general information for electronic air
regulation systems used on Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions drills.
Refer to the parts book for parts and schematics specific to your drill.
Refer to EARS Manual for future reference.

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Electronic Air Regulation System
System Components
The flow sensor is mounted below the butterfly valve and detects the volume
of air flowing into the compressor and sends the data to the MC2 controller.

Flow Sensor
2657793077
0-14.7psi (0-1bar)
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System Components
The Butterfly Valve and Actuator are controlled to regulate air flow into the
compressor. The indicator is horizontal when closed and vertical at full open.
The butterfly valve should be closed at start up and slightly open during
minimum air.

Proportional CCW = Open


Butterfly Actuator CW = Closed
Valve 2657861841
2657815433
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System Components
The pressure sensor is located on the receiver tank and detects the pressure
in the receiver tank and sends the data to the MC2 controller.

Pressure Sensor
2657794935
0-725psi (0-50bar)

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System Components
The vent valve and actuator are controlled to vent air to lower receiver tank
pressure. The vent valve is used during minimum air, pressure regulation,
emergency venting and shutdown. Closed during normal regulating mode.

Proportional CCW = Open


Vent Valve Actuator CW = Closed
2657861841
2657777351

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Electronic Air Regulation System
System Components
MC2 Controller monitors the flow and pressure inputs, operator inputs and
engine data. It controls the butterfly valve and vent valve actuators to achieve
the required flow and pressure.

MC2 Electronic
Controller
2657817504
Non-programmed

MC2 Error codes:


Red Yellow
Output x x
Input x xx
Vref x xxx
Power Supply xx x
CAN xxx x
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Electronic Air Regulation
System Components
The flow and max pressure pots provide the MC2 with voltage commands
(.5 VDC to 4.5VDC) used as targets for the flow and max pressure.
The on/off switch commands the controller to minimum in the off position.
The diagnostic light flashes error codes in 1 sec flashes 1 sec apart with a 2
sec delay before resending the error code. A 2 sec flash at start up signals that
the controller has power and is programmed.
Max Pressure
Control Knob
Compressor Potentiometer
On/Off Switch 2657815516
2657815532
Knob
Diagnostic 2657815649
Light
2657815524
Flow Control
Knob
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Electronic Air Regulation System
System Components

PV351 AQUILA / EARS RCS


Error Codes displayed on RCS screen

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Electronic Air Regulation System
System Components PV230
The Flow Pot (standard) or Buttons (RCS) provide the MC2 with a flow target.
The Compressor On/“Off” Switch commands the controller to minimum in the “off” position.
The Throttle On/Off Switch commands the controller to high or low throttle
The error codes are displayed on the powerview or RCS screen.

Throttle
On/Off

RCS Standard
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System Components
Hardware Interface Board
Electrical Noise
Sensor Power Fuse
Suppression Circuits
Conditioning Circuit

Diagnostic
Port

2657891335

Power Control
Relay

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Electronic Air Regulation System
System Components
Hardware Induction Board Actuator limit switch logic
Required on PV351 only protection circuit
Inductors

2658006701

Notes: Reduces the in-rush current load


generated when commanding dual actuators.

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System Components
Interconnect System

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System Components
Speed Sensors – (Used on Some Installations –TH60)
Determines the speed of a component associated with compressor rotation
to determine the speed of the compressor or to check for correct
transmission gear selection. If the wrong gear is selected the error code 8
will flash and the compressor will be commanded to minimum.

Speed Sensor

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System Components
Engagement Sensor – (Used on Some Installations – TH60)
Detects if compressor drive line components are engaged.

Engagement Sensor

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System Components
J1939 CAN Bus
The system monitors engine speed to determine if the compressor is turning
and more importantly when it is shutting down. The engine speed, along
with the key switch, engagement sensor and shaft speed sensor, tells the
system when to enter regulating mode and when to enter shut down mode.
On Diesel and RCS machines, if J1939 is lost the system will not enter
regulating mode, instead it will enter the “rumble” mode.
On Non-RCS electric machines a signal from the contactor in the starter is
used in place of the J1939 signal

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System Components
J1939 CAN Bus
A 120 Ohm terminating resistor must be located at both ends of
the CAN Bus to suppress noise. Normally one is located at the
engine and one at the Murphy gauge or RCS display.

Resistor - Engine Resistor - Murphy


2657595639 2657744682

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Electronic Fan Regulation System

The Electronic Fan Regulation system is implemented on some machines in


combination with the EAR system. The MC2 controller monitors the
temperature from different systems on the machine.

Compressor Temperature
Hydraulic Temperature
Engine Coolant Temperature – J1939
Engine Intake Manifold Temperature – J1939

The controller works to minimize the fan speed required while keeping all of the
temperatures below the temperature set-points for the particular systems.

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Electronic Fan Regulation System

The temperature of the compressor oil in the discharge pipe, the hydraulic oil in
the return manifold, and the engine coolant temp and intake manifold temp
received from the J1939 can be monitored by the MC2 controller.

Compressor Oil Temperature Hydraulic Temperature

2658317857

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Electronic Fan Regulation System

The fan speed control valve is controlled by the MC2 controller. It regulates
the fan speed over a fixed range. The valve reduces the fan speed as the
current signal from controller increases. The fan speed defaults to maximum in
the event of a EFR failure.

Old Valve
Shown

2657821225 sub to 2658012196


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Electronic Air Regulation System
Compressor
System Operation
On/Off
Flow Override
BF. Valve Actuator
Flow
Command
Flow Sensor

Feed Back
Controller
Maximum
Pressure
Pressure Sensor
Command

Vent Valve Actuator

Note: Local environmental and atmospheric conditions will ultimately


determine the maximum output of the compressor. EG. altitude, ambient
temperature and condition of inlet filters.
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Electronic Air Regulation System
Compressor
System Operation
EARS / RCS
On/Off
Flow Override
BF. Valve Actuator
Flow
Command
Flow Sensor

Feed Back
Controller

Pressure Sensor

Vent Valve Actuator

Note: The EARS/RCS does not have a max pressure input command
from the operator. The max pressure is not adjustable in the software.

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Compressor
System Operation
PV230
On/Off
Flow Override
BF. Valve Actuator
Flow
Command
Flow Sensor

Throttle Feed Back


Controller
Command
Pressure Sensor

Vent Valve Actuator


Clutch

Note: Local environmental and atmospheric conditions will ultimately


determine the maximum output of the compressor. EG. altitude, ambient
temperature and condition of inlet filters.
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Electronic Air Regulation System
System Operation
Start Up – (Key on and engine below minimum and receiver empty)
Butterfly valve is closed (horizontal) and vent valve is open (vertical) to reduce
load on the engine. When the engine reaches 700RPM’s EARS begins
regulating. (Vent will close CW and BFV will begin to open CCW)
Minimum Air – (Comp “off” or flow and pressure command at min)
Butterfly valve slightly open. Vent valve venting air. (HP - 105psi LP - 45psi)

Pressure Proportional
Sensor Butterfly
Actuator

Proportional Flow Sensor


Vent Valve
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System Operation
Flow Regulation – (Normal operation - Below MAX pressure)
Vent valve closed, butterfly valve regulating air flow into compressor.
Pressure Regulation – (maximum commanded pressure is reached)
The controller overrides the flow command and reduces the commanded flow
to lower the pressure in the receiver. (Butterfly valve will start to close)
If the pressure rises 15psi above the maximum commanded pressure the vent
valve will begin to open.

Pressure Proportional
Sensor Butterfly
Actuator

Proportional Flow Sensor


Vent Valve
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System Operation
Shut Down – (key off or engine below minimum and pressure in tank)
Butterfly valve and vent close. To avoid foaming the tank the system ramps
down the receiver pressure. Normal system leakage allows the pressure to
drop fast enough initially without needing to open the vent valve. This results in
what appears to be a delay in venting the tank.
Emergency Venting:
If the maximum system pressure is exceeded the controller commands the
butterfly valve to close and opens the vent valve. This allows quick system
reaction to overcome pressure spikes.

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Electronic Air Regulation System
System Operation

“Rumble” Mode: DO NOT RUN MACHINE IN THIS MODE


(no engine at min command but a low vacuum error is achieved)
The system will override the engine not at minimum and open the butterfly
valve for 25 sec. It will then stop regulating for 5 sec while checking for the
correct inputs. The pressure will build to minimum for 25 sec, start dropping off
for 5 sec and cycle until the correct inputs are received. Error code one will
flash during this mode.

DO NOT START MACHINE if an error code is flashing

Note: If J1939 is not present before start up an error code 6 (J1939) will flash
until it is replaced by the low vacuum error code 1.

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Electronic Air Regulation System
System Software Installation
Note: Laptop with IQANRun (2657930976) installed is required
for programming MC2 controllers.
(Steps 1 and 2 For Production Laptops)
1. Open folder labeled Eprints
If login is asked for use:
Deephole: NASA\ussdtest
Midrange: NASA\ussmtest
Large Blasthole: NASA\ussltest
2. Navigate to the correct folder location using the part number.
example: 26/57/92/26/92 (Low Pressure)
(Similar to opening drawings with Myriad.)

Note: Always use the software from the drawings


directory to insure the newest revision is used. Record
revision in test book.
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Electronic Air Regulation System
System Software Installation
1. Save software to the laptop desktop. (Will save as an .ida file with a red
gear icon shown above.)
(If a .pdf file is being used open the .pdf, select the attached software file
and click save.)

Attached
Software
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System Software Installation
2. Connect USB cable (2657918807) from the interface board to laptop.
3. Turn key on to power controller. (Do not engage compressor)

USB port

Interface Board

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System Software Installation
4. Open IQANRun (If asked for a password use : DIAG-EAREFR)

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System Software Installation
5. Verify controller and laptop are talking.
The square on the bottom will turn green and say online when the laptop is talking
to the controller. If this square turns gray and a message appears saying
“Unexpected loss of communication”. Hit OK then disconnect and reconnect the
USB cable to reset your connection
(The controller does not stop communicating with the EAR system only the USB to the
Laptop is lost when this message is displayed.)

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System Software Installation
6. Click Online tab

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System Software Installation
7. Click “Get Clone” to save a copy of the current software to the laptop incase
the new software does not work. Save clone file to laptop.

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System Software Installation
8. Click “Update” to load software onto the controller.

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System Software Installation
9. When prompted to select an application. Click “Desktop” then select the
file saved to desktop in step 1 and select “Open”.

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System Software Installation
10. Two prompt boxes will appear. The first will ask “Do you want to update
your master module with this application?” Click Yes. A second message
will appear saying “Make sure that the machine is not moving and the
engine is shut down. If not click “Cancel”, Click “OK” to start update.”

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System Software Installation
11. The Error light will flash once for 2 sec when the program completes the
update. (This 2 sec flash says the controller is online and programmed.)

Note: If an error code is flashing, FIX IMMEDIATELY!


DO NOT START COMPRESSOR WHEN A ERROR CODE IS
PRESENT!

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Electronic Air Regulation System
System Inspection
12. After the software upload is complete check the measure group for errors.
Click “Measure”. Click the minus symbol next to system status. System
status is items which are not used in the specific software installed.

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Electronic Air Regulation System
System Inspection
13. Check controller inputs and outputs using measure group.
Max Working pressure: 115 psi – LP 370 or 355 – HP
Pressure Sensor: +/- 5 psi
Flow Sensor: 13.5 – 14.7 psi (Altitude 0-2500ft)

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Electronic Air Regulation System
System Inspection

14. Verify the Compressor On/Off complies with the switch position.
On position = True, Off position = False.

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System Inspection
15. The Flow Pot (PSI) should read range from 2.5 to 14.7psi when turned
from minimum to maximum (CW).
16. The Pressure Pot (PSI) should range from 30-115psi for LP
90-355 or 370 for HP.

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Post Software Installation

17. Verify “Error State” box reads “Default State” and no light is flashing.

For example if a pressure sensor is not connected or has a short the error
state will be “P Sensor” and the corresponding error code 3 will flash.

Note: A wrong parameter will not always set off error codes so check
closely and fix before operation. See following slides for details:

DO NOT START THE DRILL UNTIL ALL ISSUES ARE RESOLVED!

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Post Software Installation
18. After initial checks are done with the software check the actuators for
correct functioning.
Connect the EARS tester box in line with actuator. Command to
open in fast mode. The actuator should move 90 degrees counter
clockwise to the open position (vertical). Command closed and the
actuator should move 90 degrees clockwise to the closed position
(horizontal).
Remove the tester and reconnect cable to actuator

# 2657817579

Note: When programming is complete and all actuators work properly the
initial set up of the EARS is complete. Do not start the machine until all
errors have been cleared and all tests are completed.

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Troubleshooting
Self Diagnostics:
The system detects various types of problems and flashes a code to alert the
operator or technician. The system can detect 11 error/fault conditions. The
light will flash for 1 second in 1 second intervals with a 2 second delay before
restarting the error code. The specific error code can be found by counting
flashes. DO NOT RUN MACHINE WHEN AN ERROR CODE IS FLASHING

Only one error code can be flashed at a time. The lower the error code the
higher the priority.
CODE 2

Light Assembly
2657815524

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Error codes Indications and Priorities
Error Code 1 – (Rumbling compressor)
The vacuum sensor input has been below 1.05 Volts DC (2 PSIA ) and above 0.5 Volts DC (0 PSIA) for more
than 30 seconds.
Possible non-rotating compressor causes include
• Shorted vacuum sensor wiring
• Partial short in vacuum sensor output signal wiring
• Low vacuum sensor supply voltage
• Damaged vacuum sensor
• Damage controller
Possible causes in a rotating compressor
• Mechanical problem with the valve or actuator (use actuator tester to test. See below section)
• If butterfly valve opens, J1939 (diesel) or contactor (electric) not telling EARS that the engine or motor is on.
(normally flash Error code 6 when engine or motor is not running)
•Damaged sensor or wiring

Interface board terminals for vacuum sensor


46 Vacuum Sensor Supply (20-30 Volts DC)
47 Vacuum Sensor Ground
48 Vacuum Sensor Signal (Use appendix C to look up the approximate voltage to expect for the current altitude
of the machine.)

Sensor supply voltage originates on the interface board it goes off the interface board at terminals
46,49,71,69
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Electronic Air Regulation System
Error codes Indications and Priorities
Error Code 2 – (Flow Sensor Electrical Fault)
The vacuum sensor input is below 0.25 Volts DC or Greater than 4.75 Volts DC

Possible causes include


• Disconnected, damaged, or loose vacuum sensor wiring
• Shorted vacuum sensor wiring
• Low vacuum sensor supply voltage
• Damaged vacuum sensor
• Damaged controller

Interface board terminals for vacuum sensor


46 Vacuum Sensor Supply (20-30 Volts DC)
47 Vacuum Sensor Ground
48 Vacuum Sensor Signal (Use appendix C to look up the approximate voltage to expect for current altitude
of the machine.)

The sensor supply voltage originates on the interface board it goes off the interface board at terminals
46,49,71,69

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Error codes Indications and Priorities
Error Code 3 – (Pressure Sensor Electrical Fault)
The pressure sensor input is below 0.25 Volts DC or Greater than 4.75 Volts DC

Possible causes include


• Disconnected, damaged, or loose pressure sensor wiring
• Shorted pressure sensor wiring
• Low pressure sensor supply voltage
• Damaged pressure sensor
• Damaged controller

Interface board terminals for pressure sensor


49 Pressure Sensor Supply (20-30 Volts DC)
50 Pressure Sensor Ground
51 Pressure Sensor Signal (0.48-0.51 Volts DC)

The sensor supply voltage originates on the interface board it goes off the interface board at terminals
46,49,71,69

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Troubleshooting
Error Code 4 – (Flow Potentiometer Electrical Fault)
The flow potentiometer input is below 0.25 Volts DC or Greater than 4.75 Volts DC

Possible causes include


• Disconnected, damaged, or loose flow potentiometer wiring
• Shorted flow potentiometer wiring
• Low flow potentiometer supply voltage
• Damaged flow potentiometer
• Damaged controller

Interface board terminals for flow potentiometer


40 Flow Potentiometer Supply (4.6 Volts DC)
41 Flow Potentiometer Return (0.4 Volts DC)
42 Flow Potentiometer Signal (counter clockwise 0.4 Volts DC clockwise 4.6 Volts DC)
Interface board terminals for the plus supply and ground used by the Potentiometer circuits
7 Plus supply from the controller (5 Volts DC)
8 Ground from controller (ground)

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Troubleshooting
Error Code 5 – (Max Pressure Potentiometer Electrical Fault)
The maximum-pressure potentiometer input is below 0.25 Volts DC or Greater than 4.75 Volts DC

Possible causes include


• Disconnected, damaged, or loose maximum-pressure potentiometer wiring
• Shorted maximum-pressure potentiometer wiring
• Low maximum-pressure potentiometer supply voltage
• Damaged maximum-pressure potentiometer
• Damaged controller

Interface board terminals for Max Pressure potentiometer


43 Max Pressure Pot Supply (4.6 Volts DC)
44 Max Pressure Pot Ground (0.4 Volts DC)
45 Max Pressure Pot Signal (counter clockwise 0.4 Volts DC clockwise 4.6 Volts DC)
Interface board terminals for the plus supply and ground used by the Potentiometer circuits
7 Plus supply from the controller (5 Volts DC)
8 Ground from controller (ground)

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Troubleshooting
Error Code 6 – (J1939 CAN loss of communication)
The controller is not receiving the data from the engine. (J1939)

Possible causes include


• Wiring problem in J1939 circuit
• Missing terminating resistors (Should measure 60 Ohms across terminals 34 and 35 with the power off.)
• Water in terminating resistor.
• Damaged Power-view disrupting communications
• Damaged Engine ECM
• Damaged controller

Interface board terminals for J1939 Data from machine


34 Data Low (2 -3 Volts DC)
35 Data high (2 -3 Volts DC)

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Troubleshooting
Error Code 7 – (Supply Voltage to Interface Board)
The regulated 5 volt supply the controller provides to the interface board is below 4.8 Volts DC or above 5.2
Volts DC.
(This voltage should be measured from the ground on Pin 8 of the interface board.)

Possible causes include


• Short on interface board or wiring between controller and interface board.
• Damaged controller

Interface board terminals for the plus 5 volt supply and ground.
7 Plus supply from the controller (5 Volts DC)
8 Ground from controller (ground)

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Troubleshooting
Error Code 8 – (Shaft Speed – Gear Selection (TH60))
The Engine speed as reported by the J1939 data link and the Shaft speed sensor do not agree when
the drill mode is selected.

Possible non-rotating compressor causes include


• Damaged controller
• Wiring shorted to fan drive PWM output or some other device that outputs a modulated voltage.
Possible causes in a rotating compressor
• The tail shaft is not turning at the correct speed for the reported engine speed.
Possible causes include
1.A transmission or other drive line component is in the wrong gear.
2.A drive line disengagement component such as a clutch is not engaged.
• Disconnected or damaged speed sensor wiring
• Damaged Speed Sensor
• Damaged controller
Interface board terminals for Shaft Speed Sensor
72 Shaft Speed Sensor Output signal
oZero Volts DC on a non running machine.
oApproximately XXX Volts running at idle.
38 Shaft Speed Sensor Ground
The speed sensor is a conventional two wire magnetic pickup.
The resistance of the coil is approximately 2.5 k ohms.
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Troubleshooting
Error Code 9 – (COC Temperature Sensor Electrical Fault)
The COC temperature sensor input is below 0.25 Volts DC or Greater than 4.75 Volts DC

Possible causes include


• Disconnected, damaged, or loose COC temperature sensor wiring
• Shorted COC temperature sensor wiring
• Low COC temperature sensor supply voltage
• Damaged COC temperature sensor
• Damaged controller

Interface board terminals for COC temperature sensor


71 COC Temp Sensor Supply (20-30 Volts DC)
75 COC Temp Sensor Ground
74 COC Temp Sensor Signal (Appendix D can be used to look up the approximate voltage to expect if the
temperature of the Compressor discharge is known)

The sensor supply voltage originates on the interface board it goes off the interface board at terminals
46,49,71,69

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Troubleshooting
Error Code 10 – (Hydraulic Temperature Sensor Electrical Fault)
The hydraulic temperature sensor input is below 0.25 Volts DC or Greater than 4.75 Volts DC

Possible causes include


• Disconnected, damaged, or loose hydraulic temperature sensor wiring
• Shorted hydraulic temperature sensor wiring
• Low hydraulic temperature sensor supply voltage
• Damaged hydraulic temperature sensor
• Damaged controller

Interface board terminals for Hydraulic temperature sensor


69 Hydraulic Temp Sensor Supply (20-30 Volts DC)
73 Hydraulic Temp Sensor Ground
70 Hydraulic Temp Sensor Signal (Appendix D can be used to look up the approximate voltage to expect if
the temperature of the Compressor discharge is known)

The sensor supply voltage originates on the interface board it goes off the interface board at terminals
46,49,71,69

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Troubleshooting
Error Code 11 – (Over Temperature in Electronic Fan Regulation)

One of the four temperatures monitored by the Electronic Fan Regulation has exceeded it’s maximum
temperature.

Possible causes Include


ƒ One of the temperatures is too hot
ƒ Damaged hydraulic temperature sensor
ƒ Damaged COC temperature sensor
ƒ Damaged coolant sensor on ECM system
ƒ Damaged air intake sensor on the ECM system

Note: Refer to the EARS Diagnosis Manual for additional information and
troubleshooting help.

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Troubleshooting
Actuator Diagnostics:
The system cannot directly detect if an actuator is connected, adjusted or
functioning correctly. Adjustment and functionality can be checked with the
actuator tester and visually observing the response.

Note: Key must be on to operate actuator tester

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Troubleshooting
CONNECTOR
Actuator Test Box

FAST / SLOW
Switch
CCW / OFF / CW
Switch

# 2657817579

CCW = Open
CW = Closed CONNECTOR

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Troubleshooting

When the test box is installed, the EAR system no longer has control of the
actuator.
Extreme caution should be exercised if the compressor or engine must be
run while the test box is installed.
Closing the butterfly valve while the compressor is turning can result in
compressor damage. Insure minimum pressure is maintained at all times.
Opening the receiver tank vent valve too quickly while the compressor is
making high volumes of air can result in damage to the separator elements.

# 2657817579

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Troubleshooting
Actuator Test

Make sure the white line on the actuator indicator knob is lined up with the scribed
mark on the actuator. (This requires removing the indicator knob) Also verify that the
vent valve or butterfly valve is lined up with the actuator.
Connect the tester inline with the actuator and command it to open (CCW) on fast.
The actuator should rotate CCW to the open (vertical).
Command actuator to closed (CW) on fast. The actuator should rotate 90deg CW to
the closed (horizontal) position.
The slow speed can be used to test for high friction and binding.
The actuator should move smoothly with a steady buzzing sound.

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Troubleshooting
If the actuator does not operate in accordance with the tester or the full 90deg possible
causes are:
1.The heater circuit is wired backwards. (This problem does not affect operation of the
system. It should however be corrected. Use the schematic and connector pin
diagrams to diagnose and correct)
2. The limit switch or limit switch cams have come loose or are set incorrectly (It will be
necessary diagnose and repair. Remove the cover and correct the problem)
3. Something inside the valve is stopping the actuator. (It will be necessary to remove the
actuator from the valve to isolate this cause then diagnose and repair the problem)
4. The actuator has broken internal gears or other mechanical problems. (It will be
necessary to remove the actuator from the valve to isolate this cause then diagnose
and repair the problem,)
If the actuator does not stop in the horizontal position after moving clockwise and in the
vertical position after moving counter clockwise the internal cams will need to be
adjusted. (In factory reject actuator)

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Troubleshooting
Actuator Cam Adjustment

5/64.allen key

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Troubleshooting

Within each actuator there is a thermostatically controlled heater. The heater is a


resistor that is energized when the bi-metal thermostat closes. The purpose of the
heater is to dehumidify the box and to heat the lower gearbox, in cold weather.
For operations in arctic conditions it is also recommended to cover the actuators with
an insulation blanket of some kind to assist in retaining heat.

When the resistor is energized it becomes very hot to the touch.

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Electronic Air Regulation System
Troubleshooting

Blown Fuse Check List


1 Turn off the KEY input and verify the power to the controller is off.
Terminal 32 = Zero V
Terminal 78 = Ground
2 Use multi-meter to measure resistance between Terminal 32 and
terminal 78 the
resistance should not be less that 20 Ohms.
3 If the resistance is less than 20 ohms there is a short in the system.
Check the resistance of every terminal to ground (Terminal 78) and
eliminate the short.
Terminals 8 ,17, 33, N, 38, 47, 50, 53, 58, 64, 73 & 75
Are also ground and will always read zero ohms

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Troubleshooting
Potentiometer Testing

The resistance between A and C should correspond with the maximum


resistance marked on the pot.
Rotate the shaft fully in one direction and measure the resistance as the shaft
is rotated slowly in the other direction. The resistance should change from the
resistance of the pot to near zero ohms. (may be reversed) The resistance
should change smoothly.
The resistance should be stable when side loading is applied to the shaft
(provided the shaft is not rotated)

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Sensor Power Troubleshooting
Conditioning Circuit

Summed On/Off Inputs – (Decode Table Next Slide)


The interface board sums (adds together) three on/off inputs to create a single
voltage that the controller decodes to determine the status of the three inputs.
The three on/off inputs are:
Key switch
Compressor on/off switch
Auxiliary on/off switch
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Troubleshooting
Summed On/Off Inputs Decode Table
This table can be used to determine if a specific input will be decoded as ON or OFF.

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