HUSCO Hitch System

Final Assembly
Document Part #: SX31221-7
Revision A

2239 Pewaukee Road

Waukesha, WI 53188
www.huscointl.com
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Handling
Store components indoors away from extreme temperatures. Avoid dropping components and never handle
components using their attached wiring.

Environmental Specifications
Component Angular Position Sensor Load Pin Controller Valve
Operating Temp. -40°C to +125°C -20°C to +80°C -20°C to +70°C -30°C to +120°C
Storage Temp. -40°C to +135°C -20°C to +80°C -30°C to +80°C NA
Protection Class IP67 IP67-IP68 IP67 IP67

Load Pin Specifications and Considerations

Capacity +/- 50 kN
Safe Overload 300% (150 kN)
Ultimate Overload 500% (250 kN)
Cable Length 2m
Accuracy Class 2%
Red Wire – Input Voltage +5 VDC
Black Wire – Ground 0 VDC
Green Wire – Signal +0.5 VDC to +4.5 VDC
Max Voltage Loading Direction at Rated Capacity +4.5 VDC
Voltage at 0 load 2.5 VDC
Min Voltage Against Loading Direction at Rated Capacity 0.5 VDC
Connector Deutsch DTM04-03P

• Install such that the wiring is either facing directly toward or directly away from the loading direction.
• The rotational orientation of both load pins needs to be the same and consistently the same
direction for production.
• The section between the reduced diameters should only contact the connecting link.
• Don’t hammer pins into position.
• For drawing see load pin specific document.
• Loading is applied parallel to ground plane.
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Controller Specifications
Recommended Fastener M4 Flat Head Socket Cap Screw
Recommended Torque 2.0 +/- 0.2 N-m
Button Life 1 million cycles
DT4 Mating Connector DT06-4S with W4S Wedgelock
DT12 Mating Connector DT06-12S with W12S Wedgelock
Input Voltage 12 VDC
Regulated Sensor Voltage Out +5 VDC
Sensor Voltage Range 0 to 5 VDC
Maximum Overvoltage 26.5 VDC

Controller Pin Mapping

Pin Description Function
1 Coil 1 PWM Out Proportional
2 Coil 2 PWM Out On/Off
3 DIN 1 Raise Remote
4 +5 VDC Power Sensor Supply
5 AIN 1 - 0 to 5 V Signal Position
6 AIN 2 - 0 to 5 V Signal Draft1
7 AIN 3 - 0 to 5 V Signal Draft2
8 AIN A - 0 to 12 V Signal Alternator Voltage
9 +5 VDC Ground Sensor Ground
10 DIN 2 Lower Remote
11 Coil 2 Feedback On/Off Feedback
12 Coil 1 Feedback Proportional Feedback

1 CAN-Low CAN BUS Low

2 Ignition +12 VDC Switched Power Input -> Via Ignition
3 Ground Battery Ground
4 CAN-High CAN BUS High
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Angular Position Sensor Specifications and Considerations

Mechanical Travel 120° CCW maximum (Fig 1)
Rotational Torque 0.12 N-m with return spring
Mass 12 grams
Life 10 million cycles
Mating Connector Delphi Metri Pack 150 series Housing: 12162185
Terminal: 12124075 / 12047680
Recommended Fastener M5
Recommended Torque 3.96 N-m
Effective Rotational Sensing Range 5° to 85° (Fig 1)
Input Voltage 5.0V +/- 10%
Input Current 4 mA to 8 mA at 5 VDC
Output Shorted to Ground 12 mA max.
Maximum Overvoltage 16 VDC
Sensor Output @ 5 VDC (Ratiometric 0.5 VDC to 4.5 VDC max.
to Input Voltage)
Output Linearity @ 5 VDC (Analog +/- 2% of full scale
Output)

• Install such that the mating blade is narrower than the receiving slot to allow for misalignment.
• Minimize rotational play between mating blade and receiving slot although return spring will ensure
engagement with one side.
• For drawing see angular position sensor specific document.

Wiring Considerations
• The Supply Power should be routed through a 10 Amp Fuse.
• 20 AWG (0.81mm diameter, 0.51 mm^2) wiring is recommended although any wire capable of 2
amps and that allows for proper sealing of the connector is sufficient.
• Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for proper assembly of Deutsch connectors.
• T-13 Seal and Open Barrel Terminal Crimper (Equivalent to: Delphi/Packard 12085270, SPX Kent
Moore J-38125-6) or equivalent required for Metri-Pack 150 connectors.
• Protect exposed wire by looming together or using equivalent or better protection.
• Allow adequate length to support mechanism movement.
• Avoid mounting near pinch points or other areas that may cause wear with movement.
• Avoid running sensor wiring near other vehicle wiring.

Figure 1 – Position Sensor Figure 2 – Slot Detail

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Initial Calibration
Initial calibration is required to determine the mechanical limits of the system as well as determine the valve
specific parameters such as threshold. Calibration is accomplished through a routine programmed into the
controller. Calibration must be repeated if any of the components are replaced or the mechanical stops
change.

Pre-check
• Confirm that all system components are properly installed with all connectors fully connected.
• Confirm wiring is routed away from pinch points and wear points.
• Before starting the calibration procedure, please ensure the Engine RPM is set to a level sufficient
to meet the cycle times and that the oil temperature is 50 Deg C.
• Ensure work port pressure is between 20 BAR and 30 BAR or high enough to achieve the required
lower rate.
• Go to the measurements page by pressing the menu button and navigating to Diagnostics->
Measurements. Position sensor voltage should be between 0.5 VDC and 4.5 VDC. Draft sensor
voltage should near 2.5 VDC without load applied and between 0.5 VDC and 4.5 VDC in normal
operation. Both ignition and alternator voltages should be above 10 VDC.

Calibration

1. Navigate to Diagnostics->Calibrate System and press enter to start calibration. Note: The rocker
switch must be in the neutral position for calibration to run.
2. Calibration is complete when the controller reverts to the locked state.
3. Confirm proper operation by raising and lowering hitch and operating the remote switch if present.
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Troubleshooting

Indicators of a Problem
There are several indicators built in to inform you of an error if one is detected. The most common
is the Trouble Code symbol (right). This symbol will appear in the top right hand corner of the
screen whenever a trouble code is detected. In addition to this, some of the particular trouble
codes have other indicators:

Current Position Arrow flashes: The Current Position Arrow flashes if the position sensor voltage is high
or low indicating a potential problem with the Position Sensor. Under these conditions automatic modes will
be disabled and therefore the rocker switch will work like the remote switches in that they will command a
slow raise or slow lower.

Height and Depth Values flashing: If the unit is yet to be calibrated or failed calibration then the Height
and Depth values will flash indicating that the upper and lower position limits are unknown. Under these
conditions automatic modes will be disabled and therefore the rocker switch will work like the remote
switches in that they will command a slow raise or slow lower.

Mix Setting flashes: If one of the Draft Sensor voltages is high or low, indicating a potential problem with
one of the Draft Sensors, the Mix Setting icon will flash. Under these conditions automatic modes will not be
disabled, only the Draft mode will be disabled, allowing the user to continue to work in position mode.

Common Problems

Moved Wrong Way: If after calibration is attempted, the controller gives the above screen, the position
sensor input needs to be inverted. This is done by navigating to Diagnostics->Invert Position and changing
the value from 0 to 1. After inverting, recalibrate.
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Error Code Location

If you do have an error code you can look at what codes you have by navigating to the Alerts page in the
menu by navigating to Diagnostics->Alerts. Once on the Alerts page the error code with the highest priority
as described in the ‘Error Code Description’ section will be displayed. Pressing Enter on this screen will
display a full list of the error codes that are present.

To further investigate any problem the Measurements page can be used. The Measurements page is at
Diagnostics->Measurements. This will show you the current values of all inputs and outputs and can be
used to diagnose failures of certain equipment.

Error Codes
Priority Diagnostic Trouble Code SPN FMI Condition to set active
Raise button AND Lower button are active
1 ECU Failure 628 12
for 100 milliseconds
2 ECU Never calibrated 628 14 Active when shipped from HUSCO
3 ECU Needs calibration 628 13 Set when calibration aborts
Current command and current feedback
Proportional Coil Short to
4 701 5 differ by at least 328 milliamps for greater
ground/open
than 100 milliseconds
Current command and current feedback
Proportional Coil Short to
5 701 6 differ by at least 328 milliamps for greater
battery
than 100 milliseconds
Current command and current feedback
On/Off Coil short to
6 702 5 differ by at least 328 milliamps for greater
ground/open
than 100 milliseconds
Current command and current feedback
7 On/Off Coil short to battery 702 6 differ by at least 328 milliamps for greater
than 100 milliseconds
Position Sensor voltage < 0.25 Volts for
8 Position Sensor under voltage 703 4
100 milliseconds
Position Sensor voltage > 4.75 Volts for
9 Position Sensor over voltage 703 3
100 milliseconds
Draft1 Sensor voltage < 0.25 Volts for 100
10 Draft Pin1 under voltage 704 4
milliseconds
Draft1 Sensor voltage > 4.75 Volts for 100
11 Draft Pin1 over voltage 704 3
milliseconds
Draft2 Sensor voltage < 0.25 Volts for 100
12 Draft Pin2 under voltage 705 4
milliseconds
Draft2 Sensor voltage > 4.75 Volts for 100
13 Draft Pin2 over voltage 705 3
milliseconds
Remote Raise is active at reset and stays
14 Remote Raise switch stuck on 706 6
active for 5 seconds
Remote Lower is active at reset and stays
15 Remote Lower switch stuck on 707 6
active for 5 seconds
16 Battery Voltage high 158 0 Battery Voltage > 18 Volts for 5 seconds
17 Battery Voltage low 158 17 Battery Voltage < 7 Volts for 1 second