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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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CURTIS CONTROLLER DIAGNOSTICS
Diagnostics Method A:
Uses the machine’s control panel LED status display.
FUNCTION OF THE SPEED CONTROLLER STATUS LIGHT AND DISPLAY
The Curtis 1243 speed control will output a fault code if there is a problem associated with the speed control and wheel drive system. See Figure
6. If a speed control fault occurs, the Hourmeter/Status display
(E)
will indicate “Err 03”. When the Err03 is being displayed and detects a fault
the Red Indicator
(F)
located by the key switch will flash a special error code sequence until the fault is corrected. See “
Table 1
” for a description
of the fault indications.
Service Note:
Instructions on how to read the error code status light. Example, OO O = two light flashes, a short pause.
One flash, long pause and the code will be repeated.
FIGURE 6
Diagnostics Method B:
Uses the optional hand held programmer.
PROGRAMMER DIAGNOSTICS
With a programmer, diagnostics and troubleshooting is more direct than with the LED alone. The programmer presents complete diagnostic
information in plain language, no codes to decipher. Faults are displayed in the Diagnostic Menu, and the status of the controller inputs/outputs
is displayed in the Test Menu.
The following 4-step process is generally used for diagnosing and troubleshooting an inoperative vehicle: (1) visually inspect the vehicle for obvious
problems; (2) diagnose the problem, using the programmer; (3) test the circuitry with the programmer: and (4) correct the problem. Repeat the
last three steps as necessary until the vehicle is operational.
Example: A vehicle that does not operate in “forward” is brought in for repair.
1
Examine the vehicle and its wiring for any obvious problems, such as broken wires or loose connections.
2
Connect the programmer, put it in diagnostic mode, and read the displayed fault information. In this example, the display shows “No Faults
Present”, indicating that the controller has not detected anything out of the norm.
3
Put the programmer in test mode, and observe the status of inputs and outputs in the forward direction. In this example, the display shows
that the forward input did not activate when “forward” was selected, which means the problem is either in the electronic throttle or the throttle
wiring.
4
Check or replace the electronic throttle and wiring and repeat the test. If the programmer shows the forward switch closing and the vehicle
now drives normally, the problem has been corrected.
Refer to the Status Fault Codes
(Table 1)
for suggestions covering a wide range of possible faults.
DIAGNOSTIC HISTORY
The handheld programmer can be used to access the controller’s diagnostic history file. Connect the programmer, press the MORE INFO key,
and then while continuing to hold the MORE INFO key, press the DIAGNOSTICS key. The programmer will read out all the faults that the controller
has experienced since the last time the diagnostic history file was cleared. The faults may be intermittent faults, faults caused by loose wires, or
faults caused by operator errors. Faults such as contactor faults may be the result of loose wires; contactor wiring should be carefully checked
out. Faults such as HPD or over temperature may be caused by operator habits or by overloading.
After a problem has been diagnosed and corrected, clearing the diagnostic history file is advisable. This allows the controller to accumulate a new
file of faults. By checking the new diagnostic history file at a later date, you can readily determine whether the problem was indeed completely
fixed.
To clear the diagnostic history file, go to the Special Program Menu (by pressing and holding the MORE INFO key, and then pressing the PROGRAM
key), scroll through the menu until “Clear Diagnostic History” is the top line in the display, and then press MORE INFO again. The programmer
will prompt you to acknowledge or cancel.
See the
PROGRAMMER OPERATION
section of this chapter for more detail on programmer operation.
revised 12/02
