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The data in this document may not be altered or amended without special noti- fication from ETAS GmbH. ETAS GmbH undertakes no further obligation in rela- tion to this document. The software described in it can only be used if the customer is in possession of a general license agreement or single license.
ETAS Introduction Introduction This User’s Guide describes the ES4455.1 Load Board. It consists of the following chapters: • "Introduction" on page 5 This chapter – here you will find general information on the ES4455.1 Load Board. • "Hardware" on page 11 This chapter describes the individual function units of the ES4455.1 Load...
Introduction ETAS Applications The ES4455.1 Load Board is a carrier board for accommodating two modules (each with two channels) for simulating high-current loads (to 60 V and to 20 A), such as injection loads. In the ES4408.1 Load Chassis there are three 14 HP slots for accommodating ES4455.1 Load Boards or pre-assembled variants (see "“Pre-Assembled Solu-...
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ETAS Introduction The following figure shows the front panel of the ES4455.1 Load Board. ETAS Load0 Load1 Load2 Load3 Threshold high Load 0 Threshold low Load 0 Threshold high Load 1 Threshold low Load 1 Threshold high Load 2 Threshold low Load 2...
For more information on the modules, refer to the chapter "Accessories" on page 21. “Pre-Assembled Solutions” with Integrated Load Modules The ES4455.1 Load Board can also be supplied as an assembled version with these modules under the following names: • ES4450.2 Load Board for 4 RB CRS Injectors The ES4450.2 enables the simulation of four injectors of the Bosch Com-...
Please adhere to the safety instructions in this manuals to avoid injury to yourself and others as well as damage to the device. 1.4.1 Correct Use ETAS GmbH cannot be made liable for damage which is caused by incorrect use and not adhering to the safety instructions. 1.4.2 Labeling of Safety Instructions...
The user is obliged to collect the old devices separately and return them to the WEEE take-back system for recycling. The WEEE directive concerns all ETAS devices but not external cables or batteries. For more information on the ETAS GmbH Recycling Program, contact the ETAS sales and service locations (see "ETAS Contact Addresses"...
ETAS Hardware Hardware This chapter describes the individual function units of the ES4455.1 Load Board in more detail. These are: • "Numbering the Loads on an ES4455.1 Load Board" on page 11 – "Load Signals to the Backplane" on page 12 •...
2.2.1 Configuring the Current Transducers The range of currents to be measured is configured using solder straps (on the solder side of the ES4455.1 Load Board) at the current transducers (see Fig. 2-1 on page 11). 7 8 9 Front Fig.
12 A Tab. 2-3 Configuring the Current Ranges using Solder Straps 2.2.2 Calibration ETAS provides a calibration service for correcting any current converter and threshold offsets for the front panel LEDs. The order data is as follows: Order Name Short Name...
The possible settings are shown in Fig. 2-4 on page 15. Digital Analog JP200 Digital Analog JP200 Fig. 2-4 Current Measuring Configurations: Digital (Top) and Analog (Bot- tom) ES4455.1 Load Board - User’s Guide...
The section "To set the beeper" on page 16 describes how to enable/disable this function. Settings in LABCAR-RTC The software settings for the ES4455.1 Load Board are described below. To set the beeper • To enable/disable the acoustic signal to indicate when a threshold has been exceeded (see "To set...
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“Signals” tab. • Enter a value (for the relevant channel) for “LED Switching Level [A]”. • Click Accept. The settings are accepted. For more detailed information on LABCAR-RTC, refer to the LABCAR-RTC User’s Guide. ES4455.1 Load Board - User’s Guide...
Pin Assignment and Display Elements ETAS LEDs for Status Display There are four LEDs on the front panel of the ES4455.1 Load Board which light up when the thresholds set in the software are exceeded. Load0 Load1 Load2 Load3 Fig. 3-2...
Accessories Accessories This chapter describes the dummy loads available to date which are assembled as piggybacks on the board of the ES4455.1 Load Board. These are: • PB4451CR Piggyback for 2 RB CRS Injectors This piggyback enables the simulation of two injectors of the Bosch Com- mon Rail System (CRS).
Schematic of the PB4451GDI Piggyback for 2 RB GDI Injectors and Simplified Diagram of a Channel The resistors and the inductor are specified as follows: 3.3 /60 W 3.3 /60 W 68 /25 W 1.1 mH ES4455.1 Load Board - User’s Guide...
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ETAS Technical Data Technical Data This chapter contains the technical data of the ES4455.1 Load Board. Load Channels Number Max. load current 20 A Max. load voltage 60 V CAUTION! The maximum currents/voltages can be applied for a maximum of 25% of the duty cycle - in a duty cycle of 100% (i.e.
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Germany WWW: www.etas.com ETAS Subsidiaries and Technical Support For details of your local sales office as well as your local technical support team and product hotlines, take a look at the ETAS website: ETAS subsidiaries WWW: www.etas.com/en/contact.php ETAS technical support WWW: www.etas.com/en/hotlines.php...
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13 PB4451GDI Piggyback for 2 RB GDI Injectors 22 Piggybacks ES4450.2 Load Board for 4 RB CRS for the ES4455.1 Load Board 21 Injectors 8 Product Back 10 ES4451.3 Load Board for 4 RB GDI Injectors 8 ETAS Contact Addresses 25...
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Index ETAS Safety instructions, labeling 9 Technical data 23 Thresholds for digitizing 15 Thresholds for LEDs set 17 Use, correct 9 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip- ment 10 WEEE take-back system 10 ES4455.1 Load Board - User’s Guide...
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