ALTAS AUTO NOVUS Ecoline Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents At a glance ................... 3 Cockpit ..................3 Additional equipment console ............3 Instrument cluster ................ 8 Novus instrument display ............. 9 General layout of the vehicle ............. 12 Safety ....................14 Emergency exits and safety equipment ........14 High Voltage ................15 Acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) ........
Page 3: At A Glance
1 At a glance 1.1 Cockpit Additional equipment console Instrument cluster Novus instrument display 1.2 Additional equipment console Description of knobs and buttons “Ramp is deployed” Button for switching the KIDS indication ON / OFF. indication lamp (yellow). Button for switching the Button for passenger compartment resetting the...
Page 4 Knobs for adjusting the intensity of the Button for switching the passenger passenger STOP buttons compartment active / not active. lightning (night mode / day mode). Button for switching the KIDS indication display board ON / OFF. ON / OFF lamp. Button for switching the USB socket additional heater* ON /...
Page 5 Display board control panel Drive selector. (see below for possible options). * Located in the lowered section below the folding passenger seats. ** Located in the lowered section below the single passenger seat. NOTE Number of knobs and buttons vary depending on the bus specification. HANOVER display board control panel The four keys are all that is required to access the database and carry out all controller functions.
Page 6 DG3 Drivers Display There are up to three display lines available on the DG3 controller. The upper two lines are generally used for destination text, the lower line for Route/Destination and Advert/Information numbers currently selected. The display screen can mimic what is displayed on the sign. DG3 configuration is shown below.
Page 7 NOTE Refer to the DG3 Controller Quick Start Manual for more information how to use other menu options. MOBITEC display board control panel Buttons and display on the front plate The control panel has a “Home” button for reaching the start menu, 5 functional buttons for the different sub menus, 4 cursor keys for navigating / scrolling within the sub-...
Page 8: Instrument Cluster
1.3 Instrument cluster Black and white display (see section 5.1) Color display (see section 5.1) P a g e...
Page 9: Novus Instrument Display
1.4 Novus instrument display NOTE After starting the vehicle, Novus monitor will load up within 10 seconds. Home display (see section 5.2, Home) Economy parameters display (see section 5.2, Economy) P a g e...
Page 10 Climate control menu (see section 5.2, Climate) Settings and diagnostic trouble codes menu (see section 5.2, Settings) 10 | P a g e...
Page 11 Charging information display (see section 5.2, Charging) 11 | P a g e...
Page 12: General Layout Of The Vehicle
1.5 General layout of the vehicle Altas Novus Ecoline Energy Storage System (ESS). Electric Motor. Electric Drive System (EDS). Combined Charging System (CCS). Coolant Heater. Power Control Assembly (PCA). Fuel Tank (71 liters). 12 | P a g e...
Page 13 Altas Novus Cityline Energy Storage System (ESS). Electric Motor. Electric Drive System (EDS). Combined Charging System (CCS). Coolant Heater. Power Control Assembly (PCA). Fuel Tank (7 liters). 13 | P a g e...
Page 14: Safety
2 Safety 2.1 Emergency exits and safety equipment Altas Novus Ecoline Altas Novus Cityline 14 | P a g e...
Page 15: High Voltage
In case of emergency use emergency exits: Side windows. Hammers placed near side windows of a bus. case emergency, remove the hammer from the holder and break the window. Emergency hatch. Entrance door. Every seat is equipped with a safety belt. Always fasten your seat belt correctly before starting a journey.
Page 16 Safety disconnector Safety disconnectors must be disconnected before performing any maintenance or repair work for high voltage equipment. NOTE It may be needed to lift the vehicle in order to access the safety disconnector. Locate the safety disconnectors on each battery assembly To unplug the safety disconnector: Safety disconnector has a 350A fuse inside the plug.
Page 17: Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (Avas)
NOTE Make sure the vehicle is dry and no water or foreign materials will contaminate the safety disconnector when disconnected. 2.3 Acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) The acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) warns other road users about an approaching electric vehicle. The AVAS is switched on when the vehicle’s drive system is activated, and vehicle starts moving.
Page 18: Climate Control
3 Climate control 3.1 Air Conditioning Control The air conditioning can be turned on only when the electric drive is activated. With the electric drive turned off, only ventilation is available. To turn on / off the air conditioning, press A/C button on the climate controller and set the power manually using the Novus instrument display (see section 5.2, Climate).
Page 19: Heating System
3.2 Heating system Turn on / off heating by setting heater's power manually in the Novus instrument display (see section 5.2, Climate). Heater’s temperature and fan speed is controlled by climate controller NOTE Using more heater's power will decrease the driving range. Additional coolant heater Vehicle could be equipped with an additional coolant heater.
Page 20 Set Point Temperature The factory SET POINT default value is 0 ºC. ▪ Press SET key for 5 seconds to display SET POINT. It displays the current SET POINT value and LED light starts flashing. ▪ Press UP or DOWN keys to change SET POINT to the required value.
Page 21 Ventilation Timer menu Time menu Heating Settings Temperature menu menu unit Heating- System Heating-Eco Normal information Fan speed Heating-Boost Language (level 1-4) Add timer Activate timer Day/Night Deactivate Error Delete timer timer information Delete all Active timer Reset timers Day of the Quick start To the left week...
Page 22 Switching on the heating through the menu Heating menu has been selected in the main menu. →Press the control knob (6). In the operation mode, required temperature or operation time must be set in accordance to installed heater. Follow the instructions displayed in the menu. •...
Page 23: Driving And Parking
4 Driving and parking 4.1 Driving Starting the vehicle Fasten the seat belt. Press the start/stop button twice to turn the ignition on and start the vehicle. Depress the brake pedal. Check on the Novus instrument display to make sure that the green READY indicator is active (see section 5.2, Warnings).
Page 24 NOTE When the Novus drive system is activated, opening any door causes the System Activated warning message to appear in the Novus display. Forward driving With your foot on the brake pedal select D (drive) position using the gear selector .
Page 25 NOTE It is important to stop the vehicle fully when switching from D (drive) to R (reverse) and back. If the vehicle is still rolling, driving direction might not be changed. Turn off the vehicle Fully stop the vehicle. Hold the brake pedal depressed. Push P (parking) button .
Page 26: Charging
With 0% SOC remaining, the battery reserve is used for driving. The power is limited to 50%. High voltage battery system failure warning appears on the Novus instrument display (see section 5.2, Warnings). The battery reserve can be used for 10-15 km, then the maximum speed is reduced to 50 km/h.
Page 27 • Make sure there is no water or foreign materials in the charge port, charge connector or electrical plug and they are not damaged or affected by rust or corrosion. If any of these conditions are noticeable, do not charge the battery. This may result in a short circuit or electric shock and could cause a fire which may result in serious personal injury or death.
Page 28: Parking For Short And Long Durations
4.3 Parking for short and long durations Important • Avoid storing a vehicle in temperatures below -25°C for over 7 days. • Ensure that the battery charge is below at least 80% before charging. • It is recommended to never discharge the battery for less than 20% SOC.
Page 29: Instrument Display
5 Instrument display 5.1 Overview of the instrument cluster Instrument cluster (black and white display) OFF – vehicle is switched off. CHARGE – The batteries will be charged when the vehicle is idling. ECO – electric motor power usage in percentage while driving. Instrument cluster (color display) OFF –...
Page 30: Overview Of Novus Instrument Display
5.2 Overview of Novus instrument display Home Home window is always displayed at vehicle start-up. While driving HOME or ECO windows should be used. Icons on the left top corner indicates current window selection. To switch between windows swipe left/right or touch icons. Gear selection indicator.
Page 31 Warnings Check Engine – general fault. See DTC log (see section 10.1). Auxiliary power system failure (steering, brakes, other 12V equipment). See DTC log (see section 10.1). Cooling system failure (high temperature warnings, cooling system failures). See DTC log (see section 10.1). High voltage battery system failure.
Page 32 Gear selection indicator. Estimated range. Battery state of charge. Instant energy consumption. Trip energy consumption. Trip – hold to reset. Efficient drive monitor – indicates last 1 min drive efficiency. Climate A/C and Heater power can be set manually by selecting power level (0-5). Climate timer is used for vehicle interior pre-heating.
Page 33 Quick access climate settings can be used in any window by swiping down on the marked area indicated by 3 small dots. Quick access climate window is displayed. After adjusting climate settings, click CLOSE CLIMATE or swipe up. 33 | P a g e...
Page 34 Settings Range Mode – reduces motor power to 80% and increases regenerative braking by 20%. This setting should normally be used to reach designed range. Slow Charge – reduces charging power to 50% for slow overnight charging. This setting should be used if grid capacity is limited. Dim Brightness –...
Page 35 Charging Charging window is displayed automatically when charging is started for 3-5 minutes. Moving status bar indicates that charging started successfully. Charging indicator. Estimated time to complete charging. Battery state of charge. Estimated range. Charging power. Estimated charging speed. Cable lock identification. Charging current.
Page 36: Breakdown Assistance
6 Breakdown assistance 6.1 Towing In order to tow away the vehicle, refer to the general recommendations given in Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions (Breakdown assistance, Towing or tow-starting). Before towing away the vehicle, follow these steps: • Depress the brake pedal. •...
Page 37: Technical Data
7 Technical data 7.1 Fuses and relays Fuses and relays are located in two places: under the driver’s seat and under the front hood. Additional equipment’s relays and fuses are located under the driver’s seat. To reach them it is necessary to push driver’s seat to the back position or take off it from the base.
Page 38 Principal arrangement of additional equipment’s relays Description of additional equipment’s relays Relay Relay Function Function Fan in roof I KL-15 (IGN) Fan in roof II Stop buttons clocks Heating system valve and Stop buttons disconnecting circulation pump Destination boards KL-R (ACC) 38 | P a g e...
Page 39 24V additional equipment Additional evaporator Principal arrangement of additional equipment’s fuses Description of additional equipment’s fuses Fuse Fuse Function Amps Function Amps Fan in roof Electric Parking brake Relay control 12V for (switches), digital switches clock, Evaporator relay Cash register socket 24V converter Ignition 12V Mobotix...
Page 40 Destination boards, Webasto timer (connection box) Illumination Illumination module module (left (right side LEDs) side LEDs) Description of additional equipment’s fuses in the Original MB fuse block on the side of the driver’s seat base Fuse Fuse Function Amps Function Amps Electric door Illumination...
Page 41 EV system fuses and relays are located under the front hood. Fuse box . Fuses and relays list is under the fuse box cap. Relay Relay Function Function Inverter (EDS) EV ignition Vacuum pump A/C fan Reverse gear Heater timer 41 | P a g e...
Page 42 Fuse Fuse Function Amps Function Amps High voltage Hybrid control unit inverter Heater Cooling fan Vacuum pump A/C fan Battery management EV ignition system Cooling pump Not used Power distribution Reverse unit Fuse box . Fuses and relays list is under the fuse box cap. 42 | P a g e...
Page 43 Fuse Fuse Function Amps Function Amps EV system main EV system DC/DC 150A fuse charger 3 EV system DC/DC 150A Not used charger 1 EV system DC/DC 150A Not used charger 2 NOTE Some electrical devices have separate fuses (not in the driver’s seat base), so if the unit is not working, you should check them first.
Page 44: Operating Fluids
7.2 Operating fluids Altas Novus Ecoline Coolant reservoir for the interior heating system*. Coolant reservoir for the powertrain cooling system*. * It is recommended to use FUCHS MAINTAIN FRICOFIN DP 50 coolant (product dyeing: pink-violet). Altas Novus Cityline 44 |...
Page 45: Vehicle Data
Battery Fast Charging power: up to 70 kW DC Charging cable (standard): CCS Recommended battery state of charge (SOC): 20-80 % Vehicle max. speed: 90 km/h (Novus Ecoline), 70 km/h (Novus Cityline) Gross vehicle weight: 5500 kg Vehicle range Vehicle range depends on several factors: •...
Page 46 Vehicle dimensions The data in the table apply to both Novus Ecoline and Novus Cityline. Length 7367 mm Wheelbase 4325 mm Height 2703 mm Width 2020 mm Width across the mirrors 2345 mm 46 | P a g e...
Page 47: Display Messages
8 Display messages 8.1 Diagnostic trouble codes Code Meaning Problem Drive system OFF Inverter off, not charging NMI fault (MCU) Hard Fault (MCU) Memory management fault (MCU) Bus Fault (MCU) Internal MCU errors Usage Fault (MCU) (Contact your Sales SVC Error (MCU) Representative) Debug Monitor Fault (MCU)
Page 48 Inverter is turned on, but inverter Main contactor error voltage is lower than 100V for at least 10s Vacuum pump operates longer than Vacuum pump error 30s (or 45s, depending on the system) Steering pump is turned on, but Steering pump communication does not start for at communication error least 15s...
Page 49 12V battery voltage too 12V battery is discharged low for Inverter HCU communication HCU disconnected from the vehicle with vehicle error Cooling fan over current Current is > 7.5A for more than 10s Cooling fan is ON, but used current No cooling fan current is lower than 1A Cooling pump current is >...
Page 50 Cell voltage of at least one cell is BMS low voltage lower than the set Low Voltage warning Warning Cell voltage of at least one cell is BMS critically low lower than the set Cell Under voltage error Voltage for at least 10s Cell voltage of at least one cell is BMS critically high higher than the set Cell Under...
Page 51 On board charger error Contact your Sales Representative Charger operates in Contact your Sales Representative non-standard state Charging cable is not Cable standard does not match recognized 16A, 32A, or 64A standard HCU communication HCU and charger does not start with on board charger communication within 15s error...
Page 52 Optional coolant heater fault codes It indicates defrosting is being carried out. In order to display “dF” during defrosting, it is essential that parameter d2 is set to option 2 Sensor failure (Open circuit, crossed, temp.> 110ºC or temp.<-55ºC) Temperature > 99 ºC/ ºF Memory failure Password request to enter in programming parameters or SET POINT...
Page 53: Maintenance And Care
9 Maintenance and care 9.1 Exploitation and Regular Maintenance Guidelines End user‘s obligations regarding exploitation and maintenance 9.1. of the vehicle: 9.1.1. The Customer or end user informs the Supplier about defects or failures immediately (not more than 5 business days) from the moment it has been detected.
Page 54 *Altas Novus E – Ecoline; C – Cityline I / R – Inspection / Replacement Inspection of anticorrosion isolation on the bottom, wheel arches, steps, checks for damage. Inspection of the body for corrosion, damage. Inspect coolant and heating systems liquid level (if needed refill to the max level).
Page 55 *Altas Novus E – Ecoline; C – Cityline I / R – Inspection / Replacement Inspection of air conditioning system operation, change of oil and top up cooling agent. Inspection of air conditioning air filter condition and change. Inspection of single electric door operation and mounting, adjustment and...
Page 56 *Altas Novus E – Ecoline; C – Cityline I / R – Inspection / Replacement Inspection of double door stem condition, emergency handle operation, hard grease application. Inspection of electric gear operation. Inspection of flap door operation, tightness and adjustment, seal rubber inspection and lubrication.
Page 57 *Altas Novus E – Ecoline; C – Cityline I / R – Inspection / Replacement Inspection of grab handle and rail condition and mounting tightness. Inspection of passenger seats and seatbelts mounting tightness, folding and lateral movements. Inspection of upholstery condition. Inspection of roof condition and tightness, cloth...
Page 58 *Altas Novus E – Ecoline; C – Cityline I / R – Inspection / Replacement Inspection of internal lighting operation and mounting. Inspection of roof hatch operation, sealant condition inspection. Inspection of roof ventilator operation, sealant condition inspection. Inspection of holders for fire extinguishers, emergency exit hammers and...
Page 59 *Altas Novus E – Ecoline; C – Cityline I / R – Inspection / Replacement Inspection of the brake system and mounting. Checks for damage Inspection of the parking brake gear mounting and operation. Diagnostics of batteries. Inspection of the charging port and charging cable.
Page 60 *Altas Novus E – Ecoline; C – Cityline I / R – Inspection / Replacement Inspection of the ground cable. Inspection of air conditioning system operation, change of oil and top up cooling agent. Replacement of the charging cable. Replacement of the electric motor mounts.
Page 61: Warranty Conditions
10 Warranty Conditions 10.1 ALTAS warranty 10.1.1. The Vehicle shall be serviced in the authorized or other approved service centres in accordance to warranty terms and regular maintenance guidelines provided by the Company. 10.1.2. In case any component, part or material is replaced during the warranty term with the new one, the warranty of such replaced components, parts or materials shall not exceed the general warranty term of the Vehicle (24 months after it’s first registration)
Page 62 • the user ignores the evident signs of defect or failure, such as indications of the warning lights, unusual sounds from the suspension, electric motor, unusual vibrations and etc. • the Vehicle is used not following the user’s manual instructions and maintenance instructions;...
Page 63: Contact Information
11 Contact information Manufacturer ALTAS komercinis transportas, UAB Centrinė g. 30, Pikutiškės, Address: LT-14300, Lithuania Tel.: +370 5 240 4000 info@altasauto.com E-mail: www.altasauto.com Website: Support tel.: +370 5 217 7177 support@altasauto.com Support e-mail: Sales Representative 63 | P a g e...

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