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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 User Manual COMBIACX & ACEX...
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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. Zapi spa reserves the right to make changes or improvements to its products at any time and without notice.
Contents INTRODUCTION ........................5 SPECIFICATION........................6 Technical specifications COMBIACX / ACEX............. 6 Technical specifications COMBIACX Power / ACEX Power ........6 Block diagrams ......................7 2.3.1 Traction control..................... 7 2.3.2 Pump control ....................7 SPECIFICATION FOR THE INPUT DEVICES FILLING UP THE INSTALLATION KIT ..8 Digital inputs .......................
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14 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TO BE REPEATED AT TIMES INDICATED......81 APPROVAL SIGNS COMPANY FUNCTION INIZIALS SIGN PROJECT MANAGER TECHNICAL ELECTRONIC MANAGER VISA SALES MANAGER VISA Publication N°: AFCZP0BC Edition: November 2011 Page - 4/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
1 INTRODUCTION The COMBIACX / ACEX inverter has been developed to perform all the electric functions that are usually presents in walkie and rider pallet trucks, stackers, low level order pickers. The controller can perform the following functions: Controller for AC 600W to 2 kW AC motors;...
External temperature working range:..........-40°C ÷ 40°C Maximum heatsink temperature (start of the thermal cutback)......85°C Note(1): The DC chopper specifications are related to COMBIACX only 2.2 Technical specifications COMBIACX Power / ACEX Power Inverter for traction AC asynchronous 3-phase motors plus chopper for DC series pump motors.
Zapi technicians. 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.
3.3 Other analogue control unit If the Zapi can tiller is not used, input CNC#9 can be used as analogue 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.
The encoder can be of different types : power supply: +12V / +5V; electric output: open collector ( NPN ), push-pull. COMBIACX / ACEX can also operate without encoder, this using a sensorless control. This solution has to be discussed with Zapi technicians.
It is mandatory to avoid that the cooling air is recirculated inside the controller compartment. 4.2.2 Wirings: power cables The power cables length must be as short as possible to minimize power losses. Page - 12/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
They must be tightened on controller power posts with a Torque of 7 ± 1.4 Nm The COMBIACX 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.
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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) Page - 14/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
4.2.5 Connection of the encoder 1) COMBIACX/ ACEX card is fit for different types of encoder. To control an AC motor with the Zapi inverter, it is necessary to install an incremental encoder with 2 phases shifted of 90°. The encoder power supply can be +5V or +12V. It can have different electronic output.
The connection of the main contactor can be carried out following the drawing in the figure. 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);...
4.3 Protection and safety features 4.3.1 Protection features The COMBIACX / ACEX 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.
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.
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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 Page - 20/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
4.5 Various suggestions Never combine SCR low frequency choppers with COMBIACX / ACEX modules. The filter capacitors contained in the COMBIACX / ACEX 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 be of the Zapimos family.
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. Page - 22/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
6 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONNECTORS 6.1 Connectors of the logic The COMBIACX / ACEX inverter use four Molex Minifit connectors 6.1.1 CNA external connector Output of the protected ON/OFF electrovalve driver; 1,5 A maximum continuous current (driving to –Batt). Built-in freewheeling diode to B2.
Input of the switch DI1. The input is activated when it is connected to +Batt. The default function is the controller “BELLY” input, closing the switch quick inversion function is activated. NPOT Potentiometers negative reference (GND). Page - 24/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
Serial communication negative reference. This connector cannot be reached without removing the cover. It is used by Zapi for software download with Zapi Flasher, for communicating with a Zapi Handset or a lap-top, for controller setup and for diagnosis.
View of the power bars: Negative of the battery. Positive of the battery. Output of the Pump Motor (COMBIACX only). U; V; W Connection bars of the three motor phases; follow this sequence and the indication on the motor. Page - 26/81...
The Steps from 1 to 8 describe the installation operations that is mandatory to do in order your truck moves. Obviously the ACEX / COMBIACX may execute a wider set of optional services as: 1) to handle some speed reductions requests.
COMBIACX/ACEX has no external serial connector, the Zapi console has to be connected through a remote module, like a Zapi tiller card of a Zapi display. This module has to be connected to the same Canbus line of the inverter.
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Test the truck on the maximum ramp specification at full load. Step13 Make the choice for the truck behaviour on a slope. If the "Stop on Step14 ramp" option is ON, set the desired value of "auxiliary time" parameter. AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 33/81...
DIGITAL CONSOLE 10.1 Adjustments via console To access and adjust all parameters it is necessary to use the Zapi console. Since the COMBIACX/ACEX has no external serial connector, the Zapi console has to be connected through a remote module, like a Zapi tiller card of a Zapi display. This module has to be connected to the same Canbus line of the inverter.
' % ' CONFIG MENU The Display will show : SET OPTIONS SET OPTIONS Press OUT again. Display now will show the ' ' ' opening Zapi menu. ' % ' Page - 36/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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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. ON: The stop on ramp feature (truck electrically hold on a ramp) is managed AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 37/81...
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9) EPS It can be set: NONE: NO EPS is present on the truck, CombiACX does not wait for CAN messages by the EPS and it does not apply EPS and braking steer cutback. OPTION#1: EPS is present and it is an EPS-AC0, ENCODER + TOGGLE SWITCHES type.
' ' ' MENU appears CONFIG MENU 5) ADJUSTMENTS appears on the display ADJUSTMENTS 6) Press ENTER to go into the ADJUSTMENTS ' % ' ' ' ' MENU AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 39/81...
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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). Page - 40/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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18) EB VOLTAGE %. This parameter stores the PWM value applied to EB coil during the first second of the output activation. It is expressed in percentage of battery voltage. AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 41/81...
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%. This parameter stores the PWM value applied to the EV2 coil. It is expressed in percentage of battery voltage. 21) PWM EV3 %. This parameter stores the PWM value applied to the EV3 coil. It is expressed in percentage of battery voltage. Page - 42/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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. AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 43/81...
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100% the speed reduction is ineffective. 14) H&S CUTBACK Typically from 10% to 100%. If H&S SWITCH option is PRESENT and POSITIVE EB option is not LEVEL 1, it determines the percentage of the max Page - 44/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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25) PUMP IMAX Level 0 to 9. Set the maximum current for the pump motor. 26) PUMP ACCELERATION DELAY In seconds. Set the acceleration ramp for the pump motor. AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 45/81...
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0 to 100. This parameter determines the minimum current 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. Page - 46/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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40) EVP CLOSE DELAY Seconds. It determines the deceleration ramp on EVP. The parameter sets the time needed to decrease the current from the maximum possible value to zero. AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 47/81...
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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 Page - 48/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
10.4.4 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.
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. Page - 50/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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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. AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 51/81...
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GND) the 2ND request is not active. 26) DI11/CUTBACK1 ON/OFF. This is the level of the CNA#7 digital input: ON GND = When CNA#7 is not closed to GND the CUTBACK1 request not is active. Page - 52/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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ON/OFF. This is the HORN output command. 36) MAIN CONT. VOLT. %. This is the main contactor output command (voltage %). 37) ELEC. BRAKE VOLT. %. This is the electrobrake output command (voltage %). AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 53/81...
SAVE routine is happening SELECT: MOD. 01 When finished, the Console shows : FREE ' ' ' Press OUT to return to the Opening Zapi Display ' % ' Page - 54/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
SELECT : MOD. 00 ACEX ZAPI V1 ' % ' Press ENTER to commence the Restore operation ' ' ' ARE YOU SURE? The Display will ask “ARE YOU SURE”. YES=ENTER NO=OUT AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 55/81...
MAIN MENU When finished, the Console shows : RESTORE PARAM. ' ' ' Press OUT to return to the Opening Zapi Display ' % ' NOTE: in reality the SAVE and RESTORE function requires the Windows PC- Console. 11.3 Description of console “PROGRAM VACC” function This enables adjustment of the minimum and maximum useful signal level, in either direction.
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Press ENTER for yes, or OUT for NO ' % ' MAIN MENU When finished, the Console shows : PROGRAM VACC ' ' ' Press OUT to return to the Opening Zapi Display ' % ' AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 57/81...
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. Page - 58/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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 AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 59/81...
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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. Page - 60/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
- How many times it has occurred in said period. 12.1 Faults diagnostic system The fault diagnostic system of COMBIACX / ACEX 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.
One of two (or both) Watchdog circuit outputs Valve, pump, traction start-up, stby, Key re-cycle MDI CAN 08 becomes high due to an HW or SW problem stopped, Lc opened, Eb traction applied Page - 62/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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Pump vmn not ok - Pump motor output voltage is Lc opened, Eb applied MDI CAN 32 different than expected AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 63/81...
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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 - 64/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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This alarm occurs when there is a short circuit of one of the coils connected to outputs of the COMBIACX / ACEX (LC coil or EB coil). After the overload condition has been removed, the alarm exits automatically by releasing and then enabling a travel demand.
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This fault is displayed when the controller detects an overvoltage or undervoltage condition. Overvoltage threshold is 35V, undervoltage threshold is 9,5V in the 24V controller. In 36/48V controller overvoltage threshold is 65V, Page - 66/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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If it is does not match, then do a “ADJUST BATTERY” function. C) Replace the battery. 18) “ANALOG INPUT” AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 67/81...
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B) If, even disconnecting the wire from the connector pin, the output stays at low value, the problem is inside the controller and the Smart Driver is probably damaged. 23) “KEYOFF SHORTED” Cause: Page - 68/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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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 AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 69/81...
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If it is too low, this alarm occours. Troubleshooting: Please 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 Page - 70/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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“WAIT MOTOR STILL” warning (see in the warnings chapter) Motor internal connections Motor power cables connections Motor leakage to truck frame If the motor connections are ok, the problem is inside the controller AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 71/81...
Waiting for A Canbus network node is in alarm continuous node - MDI condition. uC is waiting for it to CAN 68 resolve its error condition. Page - 72/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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EVP request Wait mot. P. still - The software waits for the motor Valve, pump, traction start-up None MDI CAN 63 pump to stop stopped, LC opened, Eb applied AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 73/81...
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. Page - 74/81 AFCZP0BC- COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual...
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The alarm ends when the acquisition is done. 12) “TILLER OPEN” Cause: Warning: when the tiller is released, after a fixed period of time of standby (30 seconds) the main contactor open. Troubleshooting: AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 75/81...
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The controller receives from the CAN the message that another controller in the net is in fault condition; as a consequence the ACEX / COMBIACX 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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26) “VACC OUT RANGE” Cause: The voltage on CNC#4 is outside of the parameters’ range. Troubleshooting: Please re-acquire the VACC parameters with a PROGRAM VACC procedure. 27) “STALL ROTOR” AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 77/81...
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If the EVP TYPE parameter is set to ANALOG, please acquire again the values of MIN LOWER and MAX LOWER. If the controller is in Combiacx configuration and the PROPORTION. LIFT parameter is set to ON, please acquire again also the values of MIN LIFT and MAX LIFT.
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If the motor connected to –P is still moving, just wait for it to be still. If not, in 30 seconds the alarm “PUMP VMN NOT OK” will appear. Please see the alarms chapter. AFCZP0BC – COMBIACX & ACEX - User Manual Page - 79/81...
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.
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Invertorul Combiacx afiseaza o alarma **** LED rosu care clipeste de 3 ori, pauza si iar de 3 ori si asta continuu. Ce defect este semnalizat?