Summary of Contents for Nilfisk-Advance Advance SC500
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SC500 Service Manual Advance Model Numbers: 9087352020 SC500 X20 B 9087350020 SC500 53 B FULL PKG 9087353020 SC500 X20R B 9087351020 SC500 53 B 9087354020 SC500 20D B 9087355020 SC500 53R B 9087403020 SC500 X20 B V 9087400020 SC500 53 B FULL PKG V 9087405020 SC500 X20R B V 9087401020 SC500 53 B V 9087404020 SC500 20D B V...
03 - General Information Machine General Description is powered by on-board batteries, models can be equipped with EcoFlex system. The machine features Service Manual Purpose and Field of Application The Service Manual is a technical resource intended to help service technicians when carrying out maintenance and repairs on the SC500, to guarantee the best cleaning performance and a long working life for the machine.
03 - General Information Safety The following symbols indicate potentially dangerous situations. Always read this information carefully and take all necessary precautions to safeguard people and property. Visible Symbols on the Machine WARNING: Carefully read all the instructions before performing any operation on the machine.
03 - General Information General Safety Instructions DANGER: Before performing any maintenance, repair, cleaning or replacement procedure, remove the ignition key and disconnect the battery connector). This machine must be used by properly trained operators only. Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components. Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.
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03 - General Information This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for they safety.
03 - General Information This machine cannot be used on roads or public streets. Pay attention during machine transportation when temperature is below freezing point. The water in the recovery tank or in the hoses could freeze and seriously damage the machine.
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03 - General Information risk of injury. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained. Do not modify or attempt to repair the the battery pack. Do not store, use or recharge in environments with a temperature higher than 45°C.
03 - General Information Lifting The Machine WARNING: Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands. Transporting The Machine WARNING: Before transporting the machine, make sure that: All covers are closed. The recovery tank and the detergent tank are empty. The batteries are disconnected.
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03 - General Information SC500 Description / Model DISC 29.9 in H...
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03 - General Information SC500 Description / Model DISC 24V 13A (*) Machines have been tested under the following conditions: Battery maximum size Maximum brush and squeegee size Full detergent tank Optional equipment installed Wheel weight checked Result expressed as maximum value for both front and rear wheels...
03 - General Information Control panel Disc deck (Model No.: 9087403020, 9087404020, 9087400020,9087401020) Display One-Touch Scrub ON/OFF EcoFlex system push- push-button button Vacuum system adjustment/deactivation Brush release push-button push-button push-button Machine speed adjustment push-buttons Detergent percentage adjustment push-button Machine start/stop push- button Blue = User Figure 4:...
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03 - General Information Can holder Drive handlebar cover gear and activation paddle Battery charger Control panel handle Battery charger cable Solution drain Battery charger cable housing and hose document holder Serial number drain hose plate/technical data/conformity Battery connector (red) Squeegee vacuum hose Squeegee lifting/...
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03 - General Information Debris cover Detergent Vacuum system motor Vacuum grid Detergent Water hose EcoFlex Batteries Machine Squeegee movement Front driving Brush REV brush Figure 7:...
03 - General Information Service and Diagnostic Equipment Besides a complete set of standard meters, the following instruments are necessary to perform fast checks • Laptop computer charged with the current version of EzParts, Adobe Reader and (if possible) Internet connection •...
04 - Control System - models with key slot Model No.: 9087352020, 9087354020, 9087350020, 9087351020, 9087353020, 9087355020 Functional Description The architecture of the electronic control system for The Display controller (EB2) serves mainly as an the machine’s electrical components is composed aggregator for all input signals (buttons) and outputs of a Main machine controller (EB1) and a Display (LEDs) from the User interface controller (EB3),...
04 - Control System - models with key slot Component Locations Main machine controller (EB1) Figure 2: Flat calbes from (EB2) to (EB3) User interface Display controller (EB2) controller (EB3) Figure 3:...
04 - Control System - models with key slot Troubleshooting Main machine controller (EB1) Alarm Codes The Main machine controller indicates a series of alarms in case of malfunction of one or more systems, and in case of abnormal conditions detected in the input signals. The alarms are shown on the display in the following format: ALARM <XX>...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot General alarms Alarm on Main machine controller - FLASHING YELLOW + RED LEDS Alarm code -------------------------- Meaning Condition Effect Service Suggestions Flashes Description ----------------------- MAIN FUSE FAILURE ----------------------- BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE ----------------------- BATTERY OVERVOLTAGE...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot Main machine controller alarms Alarm on Main machine controller - FLASHING RED LED Alarm code -------------------------- Meaning Condition Effect Service Suggestions flashes Description ----------------------- BRUSH MOTOR OVERLOAD ----------------------- seconds. VACUUM MOTOR OVERLOAD ----------------------- overcurrent.
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04 - Control System - models with key slot Drive system alarms Alarm on Main machine controller - FLASHING YELLOW LED Alarm code -------------------------- Meaning Condition Effect Service Suggestions flashes Description ----------------------- intervention. DRIVE MOTOR OVERLOAD Paddle not in rest ----------------------- is turned RELEASE THE...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot On-board Battery Charger Alarms Alarm code -------------------------- Meaning Condition Effect Service Suggestions Description ----------------------- over 3 seconds. CHARGER COMMUNICAT. controller. ----------------------- BATTERY OVERVOLTAGE ----------------------- CHARGING TIME I EXPIRED ----------------------- CHARGING TIME II EXPIRED ----------------------- circuit.
04 - Control System - models with key slot Black-box: Recording of Alarms, Parameters (see pages 34-35), Partial Operating Time Counter The alarms activated during normal machine operation are stored and can be read in the corresponding log (Alarm Log Screen). Display, Main Screen Insert the Super User (yellow) key in place of the operator (grey) key (Figure 6) to access the main screen (Figure 7) of the display.
04 - Control System - models with key slot Display, Alarms Log Screen The alarms log screen (Figure 8) function allows you to check any alarms stored on the machine. To return to the main screen (Figure 6), press the One-Touch button repeatedly.
04 - Control System - models with key slot Display, Machine Settings Screen The machine settings screen (Figure 9) functions allow you to customise some parameters described in the Press the “hare” button to increase the Press the One-Touch button to move to value of the current parameter.
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04 - Control System - models with key slot The following parameters are displayed only when, on reaching the last parameter RESET, the One-Touch button is pressed together with the EcoFlex and vacuum buttons. If the One-Touch button Hidden Parameters Factory Value Setting...
04 - Control System - models with key slot Display, Operating Time Counter Screen The operating time counter screen (Figure 10) function allows you to check the total accumulated hours of work for each machine subsystem: • (A) TOTAL counter (machine running time): same counter display on screen after starting machine. •...
04 - Control System - models with key slot System for Flow Rate Regulation as Function of Speed centiliters per metre travelled by the machine is constant and equal to the value set in the parameter. For example, for P3 = 3.0, the machine will dispense 3 centiliters of solution per metre travelled, which rate P3.
04 - Control System - models with key slot Removal and Installation Main machine controller (EB1) Lift the recovery tank. Remove the 7 screws and remove the electronic component compartment cover. Disconnect the following connections sequentially (Figure 11): (A) and (B) Main machine controller power supply connection (B+) and (B-). (C) and D) Brush motor connection (BR+) and (BR-).
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04 - Control System - models with key slot Disconnect the following connections sequentially (Figure 13): (I) Deck actuator and detergent pump connection (J1). (J) Solenoid valve connection (J2). (K) Display controller connection (J3). (L) Battery charger connection (J4). (M) Detergent level sensor connection (J5). (N) Connection (J6).
04 - Control System - models with key slot Display Controller (EB2) and User interface controller (EB3) Disconnect the following connections Display Controller (EB2) sequentially (Figure 16): (A) Speed potentiometer connection (J4). Remove the ignition key. (B) Display controller power supply Disconnect the red battery connector.
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04 - Control System - models with key slot User interface controller (EB4) Perform points 1 to 5 for removal of the display controller. Disconnect the following connections sequentially (Figure 17): (A) Flat connection J2. (B) Flat connection J3. 10. Carefully raise the User interface controller (C), detaching it from the cover (D). Assembly 11.
04 - Control System - models with key slot Main machine controller (EB1) Connectors equivalent) Ref. V ref. 125A BAT+ 125A Figure 18: equivalent) Ref. V ref. Figure 19:...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot Ref. V ref. Figure 20: Ref. V ref. Figure 21:...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot V ref. <1A <1A <1A J1.6 <1A J1.5 <1A J1.8 <1A J1.7 Figure 22: V ref. Figure 23:...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot V ref. <1A EB2.1 User interface controller serial + <1A EB2.2 <1A EB2.3 <1A EB2.4 <1A EB2.5 <1A Figure 24: V ref. <1A <1A <1A <1A Figure 25:...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot V ref. <1A <1A <1A Figure 26: Figure 27:...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot V ref. <1A TRK.RD <1A <1A <1A <1A TRK.BU <1A TRK.BN Figure 28:...
04 - Control System - models with key slot Shop Measurements The following tables contain some “real world” shop voltage measurements to help you recognize what “normal” looks like. All voltage values were measured with the black (Negative) voltmeter lead connected to Shop Measurements - Main machine controller (EB1) Battery volts at battery, key on = 25.03V Power Supply...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot Brush Motor Figure 34: Color Description Measured Comments Blue Drive System Motor Figure 35: Color Circuit Description Measured Neutral Initial 5.62v 12.7v 10.9v 21.8v 8.7v 5.61 1.95 16.00 8.9v 13.5v M1 to M2 0.001v 6.1v 22.6...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot Vacuum Motor Figure 36: Color Description Measured Comments Blue...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot J1 - 8 Ways Figure 37: Color Circuit Description Measured Comments Too fast to settle into Reference to J1.3 of travel. of travel Blue Green 0.001 Green 0.001...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot J2 - 2 Ways Figure 38: Color Circuit Description Measured Comments J3 - 6 Ways Figure 39: Color Circuit Description Measured Comments 24.9v...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot J4 - 4 Ways Figure 40: Color Circuit Description Measured Comments Green J5 - 3 Ways Figure 41: 24.7v 4.98 0.03v Blue 0.001...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot Figure 42: Two way vertical jumper. • • What does it mean if it is jumped? The Main machine controller is set for no EcoFlex • What does it mean if it is open? The Main machine controller is set for EcoFlex •...
04 - Control System - models with key slot Shop Measurements - Display Controller (EB2) Measure and record the voltage at each of the Main machine controller pins. Always use battery negative as your reference point for your black voltmeter lead. J1 - 6 Ways Figure 44: Color...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot J2 - 9 way ribbon connector Figure 45: 0.003v 24.2v 0.007v LED off 0.007v LED off 3.14v...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot J3 - 8 Ways ribbon connector Figure 46: 0.003v 1.78v Red LED on 0.032v Red LED off 1.95v Grn LED on 0.032v Grn LED off 0.07v LED off...
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04 - Control System - models with key slot J4 - 3 Ways Potentiometer Connector Figure 47: Color Circuit Description Measured Comments 2.675...
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Model No.: 9087403020, 9087404020, 9087400020,9087401020, 9087405020, 9087402020 Functional Description The architecture of the electronic control system for The Display controller (EB2) serves mainly as an the machine’s electrical components is composed aggregator for all input signals (buttons) and outputs of a Main machine controller (EB1) and a Display (LEDs) from the User interface controller (EB3),...
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Component Locations Main machine controller (EB1) Figure 2: Flat calbes from (EB2) to (EB3) Display controller (EB2) User interface controller (EB3) Figure 3:...
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Troubleshooting Main machine controller (EB1) Alarm Codes The Main machine controller (EB1) indicates a series of alarms in case of malfunction of one or more systems, and in case of abnormal conditions detected in the input signals. The alarms are shown on the display in the following format: ALARM <XX>...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key General alarms Alarm on Main machine controller - FLASHING YELLOW + RED LEDS Alarm code -------------------------- Meaning Condition Service Suggestions Flashes Description ----------------------- MAIN FUSE FAILURE ----------------------- BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE ----------------------- BATTERY OVERVOLTAGE User interface controller connector to...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Main machine controller alarms Alarm on Main machine controller - FLASHING RED LED Alarm code -------------------------- Meaning Condition Service Suggestions Description ----------------------- BRUSH MOTOR OVERLOAD ----------------------- seconds. VACUUM MOTOR OVERLOAD ----------------------- overcurrent.
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Drive System Alarm Codes Drive system alarms Alarm on Main machine controller - FLASHING YELLOW LED Alarm code -------------------------- Meaning Condition Service Suggestions Description ----------------------- intervention. DRIVE MOTOR OVERLOAD Paddle not in rest ----------------------- RELEASE THE PADDLE !
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key On-Board Battery Charger Alarm Codes SPE Charger On-board Battery Charger Alarms - SPE Charger Alarm code -------------------------- Meaning Condition Service Suggestions Description ----------------------- over 3 seconds. CHARGER COMMUNICAT. controller. ----------------------- BATTERY OVERVOLTAGE ----------------------- CHARGING TIME...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key On-board Battery Charger Alarms - Delta-Q IC and RC series Alarm code -------------------------- Cause User Action Description ----------------------- charge timeout connection ----------------------- service. battery conn. error ----------------------- AC overvoltage ----------------------- AC undervoltage ----------------------- charger comm.
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Alarm code Machine Action During -------------------------- Cause Machine Action During Use User Action Charging Description ----------------------- after 5 seconds Battery temp error ----------------------- Recuperation Alarm batteries. contact error or ----------------------- disabled service.
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Black-box: Recording of Alarms, Parameters (see pages 71-72), Partial Operating Time Counter press the the button to access the main The alarms activated during normal machine screen (Figure 7) of the display. operation are stored and can be read in the corresponding log (Alarm Log Screen).
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Figure 7:...
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Display, Alarms Log Screen The alarms log screen (Figure 8) function allows you to check any alarms stored on the machine. To return to the main screen (Figure 6), press the One-Touch button repeatedly.
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Display, Machine Settings Screen The machine settings screen (Figure 9) functions allow you to customise some parameters described in the Press the “hare” button to increase the Press the One-Touch button to move to value of the current parameter.
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key The following parameters are displayed only when, on reaching the last parameter RESET, the One-Touch button is pressed together with the EcoFlex and vacuum buttons. If only the One-Touch button Hidden Parameters Factory Value Setting...
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Display, Operating Time Counter Screen The operating time counter screen (Figure 10) function allows you to check the total accumulated hours of work for each machine subsystem: • (A) TOTAL counter (machine running time): same counter display on screen after starting machine. •...
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Display, Magnetic Smart Keys Management Screen To switch on the operator mode press the “hare” button Remove the supervisor key (if present) from the key reader. Place the user key on the key reader, then press the One-Touch button Remove the supervisor key (if present) from the key reader.
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key System for Flow Rate Regulation as Function of Speed centiliters per metre travelled by the machine is constant and equal to the value set in the parameter. For example, for P3 = 3.0, the machine will dispense 3 centiliters of solution per metre travelled, which rate P3.
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Removal and Installation Main machine controller (EB1) Lift the recovery tank. Remove the 7 screws and remove the electronic component compartment cover. Disconnect the following connections sequentially (Figure 12): (A) and (B) Board power supply connection (B+) and (B-). (C) and D) Brush motor connection (BR+) and (BR-).
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Disconnect the following connections sequentially (Figure 14): (I) Deck actuator and detergent pump connection (J1). (J) Solenoid valve connection (J2). (K) Display controller connection (J3). (L) Battery charger connection (J4). (M) Detergent level sensor connection (J5). (N) Connection (J6).
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Display Controller (EB2), User interface Disconnect the following connections sequentially (Figure 17): controller (EB3) and Smart Key Reader (IB) (A) Speed potentiometer connection J4. (B) Display controller power supply Display Controller (EB2) connection J1.
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key User interface controller (EB4) Perform points 1 to 5 for removal of the Display controller. Disconnect the following connections sequentially (Figure 18): (A) Flat connection J2. (B) Flat connection J3. 10. Carefully raise the User interface controller (C), detaching it from the cover (D). Smart Key Reader (IB) 11.
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Main machine controller (EB1) Connectors equivalent) Ref. V ref. 125A BAT+ 125A Figure 19: equivalent) Ref. V ref. Figure 20:...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Ref. V ref. Figure 21: Ref. V ref. Figure 22:...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key V ref. <1A <1A <1A J1.6 <1A J1.5 <1A J1.8 <1A J1.7 Figure 23: V ref. Figure 24:...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key V ref. <1A EB2.1 User interface controller serial + <1A EB2.2 <1A EB2.3 <1A EB2.4 <1A EB2.5 <1A Figure 25: V ref. <1A <1A <1A <1A Figure 26:...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key V ref. <1A <1A <1A Figure 27: Figure 28:...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key V ref. <1A TRK.RD <1A <1A <1A <1A TRK.BU <1A TRK.BN Figure 29:...
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Shop Measurements The following tables contain some “real world” shop voltage measurements to help you recognize what “normal” looks like. All voltage values were measured with the black (Negative) voltmeter lead connected to Shop Measurements - Main machine controller (EB1) Battery volts at battery, key on = 25.03V Power Supply...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Brush Motor Figure 37: Color Description Measured Comments Blue Drive System Motor Figure 38: Color Circuit Description Measured Neutral Initial 5.62v 12.7v 10.9v 21.8v 8.7v 5.61 1.95 16.00 8.9v 13.5v M1 to M2 0.001v 6.1v 22.6...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Vacuum Motor Figure 39: Color Description Measured Comments Blue...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key J1 - 8 Ways Figure 40: Color Circuit Description Measured Comments Too fast to settle into Reference to J1.3 of travel. of travel Blue Green 0.001 Green 0.001...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key J2 - 2 Ways Figure 41: Color Circuit Description Measured Comments J3 - 6 Ways Figure 42: Color Circuit Description Measured Comments 24.9v...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key J4 - 4 Ways Figure 43: Color Circuit Description Measured Comments Green J5 - 3 Ways Figure 44:...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key 24.7v 4.98 0.03v Blue 0.001 Figure 45: Two way vertical jumper. • • What does it mean if it is jumped? The Main machine controller is set for no EcoFlex • What does it mean if it is open? The Main machine controller is set for EcoFlex •...
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05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key 24.6 5.00 4.98 24.6 0.001 23.68...
05 - Control System, Models with magnetic smart key Shop Measurements - Display Controller (EB2) Measure and record the voltage at each of the Main machine controller pins. Always use battery negative as your reference point for your black voltmeter lead. J1 - 6 Ways Figure 47: Color...
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