1. INTRODUCTION The battery charger is designed to autonomously charge automotive batteries. The AX090550 model can charge 12V batteries with a maximum charging current of 25A, and the AX090560 model can charge either 12 or 24V batteries with a maximum charging current of 15A.
2. BATTERY CHARGER OPERATION To use the unit as a battery charger, confirm that the Operation Mode setpoint in Common Control is set to Battery Charger Mode. The battery charger implements a three-stage charging algorithm with an additional charge stage for maintenance.
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Icv_stop Ifl_stop Vpc_start Vbc_start Vbc_rst Vfl_start Vcv_start Veq_stop Vbat Figure 2. Voltage-Current Charging Profile The AX090560 model will detect whether the battery connected is a 12 or 24V battery. When the charger recognizes the battery, it starts analyzing the battery state. If the battery is deeply discharged and its voltage is between Vpc_start and Vbc_start (Fig.
In Float Mode the charger limits the charging voltage to Vfl and the charging current Ibc. When the charging current drops below Ifl_stop, the charger returns to Standby Mode, keeping the battery voltage at a predefined level. The charger will switch to Battery Error Mode in case the charging process fails or when the battery temperature exceeds a certain level.
2.3. Battery Protection To prevent a battery from damage, the battery charger has the following time-out setpoints: Tch limiting the hole charging process (which includes: Precharge, Bulk Charge and Constant Voltage Charge Modes), Teq for the Equalization Mode, and Tpc – a separate time-out for Precharge Mode.
Minimum Output Maximum Output Overcurrent Maximum Unit Model Voltage Voltage Current AX090550 12 V 25 A AX090560 24 V 15 A Table 2 – Power Supply Limit Differences Between Models The behaviour of the unit when an overcurrent is detected is determined by the Power Supply Overcurrent Setting parameter.
4. LED INDICATOR A red-green internal state LED indicator is mounted on the battery charger front panel. Depending on the operation mode of the unit, the LED pattern represents different internal states. Indicator Mode Battery Charge Mode Power Supply Mode None The charger is off.
Setpoints are accessed using standard Memory Access Protocol (MAP) with proprietary addresses. The Axiomatic Electronic Assistant (EA) allows for quick and easy configuration of the unit over the CAN network.
The ECU Instance is a configurable setpoint associated with the NAME. Changing this value will allow multiple ECUs of this type to be distinguishable by other ECUs (including the Axiomatic Electronic Assistant) when they are all connected on the same network.
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The EA shows all this information in “General ECU Information”, as shown below: Note: The information provided in the Software ID is available for any J1939 service tool which supports the PGN -SOFT. User Manual UMAX0905X0. Version: 2.3 13-42...
6. FUNCTION BLOCKS 6.1. Common Control Function Block The Common Control function block is used to define parameters for the overall operation of the unit and for the control of the charging profile. The first set of parameters deal with unit’s operation in Power Supply Mode, please refer to Section 3 where these parameters are described in detail.
may also be used as a control source for relay outputs. Table 4 – Push Button Settings The digital output display will show either the Battery Voltage (in Volts), or the Charger Output Current (in Amps). One of the two can be set as the Default Output for the data being displayed. If the Push Button Setting is set to Toggle Display, the data displayed will switch between the Battery Voltage and the Charger Output Current when the Push Button is pressed.
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The logic which drives each relay output can be determined by the Control Source, Unlatch Source, Enable Source, and Override Source. These parameters can be chosen from the following list of sources. Value Relay Source Description No source selected; this relay feature will be Control Not Used disabled.
The Enable Source determines if the relay output will be commanded by the Control Source. If there is no Enable Source selected, the Control Source is automatically enabled. Otherwise the Enable Response selected changes how the Enable Source is used. Value Enable Response Enable When ON Enable When OFF...
6.6. Diagnostic Input Function Blocks The Diagnostic Input function blocks are used to setup the diagnostic messages for the controller. The 5 types of diagnostics supported by the battery charger are shown in Table 3. Function Block Minimum Threshold Maximum Threshold VPS Undervoltage Fault VPS Undervoltage VPS Overvoltage Fault...
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The Diagnostic function block has a setpoint Event Cleared Only by DM11. By default, this is set to false, which means that as soon as the condition that caused an error flag to be set goes away, the DTC is automatically made Previously Active, and is no longer included in the DM1 message. However, when this setpoint is set to true, even if the flag is cleared, the DTC will not be made inactive, so it will continue to be sent on the DM1 message.
during the delay time, then the controller will set the DTC to active, and it will increment the OC in the log. A DM1 will immediately be generated that includes the new DTC. The timer is provided so that intermittent faults do not overwhelm the network as the fault comes and goes, since a DM1 message would be sent every time the fault shows up or goes away.
Feedback Voltage Feedback Current Push Button Input Table 12 – CAN Transmit Data Sources The battery charger supports up to 10 unique CAN Transmit Messages, all of which can be programmed to send any available data to the CAN network. Each CAN Transmit Message is setup to send data from 4 configurable sources, and if each of the 4 sources is used, each source can have a size as large as 2-Bytes.
As mentioned earlier, a CAN receive function block can be selected as the source of the control input for the output function blocks. When this is the case the Receive Data Minimum (Off Threshold) and Receive Data Maximum (On Threshold) setpoints determine the minimum and maximum values of the control signal.
7. ECU SETPOINTS ACCESSED WITH AXIOMATIC ELECTRONIC ASSISTANT Many setpoints have been referenced throughout this manual. This section describes in detail each setpoint, their defaults and ranges. For more information on how each setpoint is used, refer to the relevant section of the user manual.
Power Supply Overcurrent 0 … 15 Power Supply Overcurrent Setting Drop List 1; Shutoff Charger Output Voltage Limit False/True 0; False Charger Activate Equalize Mode False/True 0; False Charger Power-Off Enable False/True 1; True Table 18 – Default Common Control Setpoints The AX090560 model includes additional setpoints;...
12V Profile 24V Profile Name Range Default Value Default Value Maximum Charge Time 0.1…500 Minimum Temp. Monitor Resistance 0.1…30.0 0.4244 0.4244 Precharge Mode Start Voltage 2.5…30.0 Precharge Mode Current 0.5…10.0 Precharge Mode Maximum Time 0.1…500.0 5.0 Bulk Charge Mode Start Voltage 2.5…30.0 12.0 20.0...
7.4. Relay Output Setpoints The Relay Output function block is defined in Section 6.4. Please refer there for detailed information about how all these setpoints are used. Screen Capture of Default Relay Output Setpoints Name Range Default Value Output Type Drop List 1;...
Name Range Default Event Generates a DTC in DM1 False/True 1; True Event Only Cleared by DM11 False/True 0; False Lamp Set by Event in DM1 Drop List SPN for Event used in DTC 0…524287 FMI for Event used in DTC Drop List Delay Before Sending DM1 0…60000...
7.8. CAN Transmit Setpoints The CAN Transmit function block is defined in Section 6.8. Please refer to that section for detailed information about how all these setpoints are used. Screen Capture of CAN Transmit Setpoints Name Range Default Transmit PGN 0…65535 65280 ($FF00) Transmit Repetition Rate...
7.9. CAN Receive Setpoints The CAN Receive function block is defined in Section 6.9. Please refer to that section for detailed information about how all these setpoints are used. Screen Capture of CAN Receive Setpoints Name Range Default Receive Message Enable False/True True Receive PGN...
8. BATTERY CHARGER ERROR CODES If the charging process fails, the battery charger will switch to either Battery Error or Module Error Mode, and an error code specifying the error will be generated. The error code can be viewed through the RS232 interface selecting the Internal State of the Controller main menu item.
The AX090550 or AX090560 unit can be upgraded with new application firmware using the Bootloader Information section. This section details the simple step-by-step instructions to upload new firmware provided by Axiomatic onto the unit via CAN, without requiring it to be disconnected from the J1939 network.
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4. Upon reset, the ECU will no longer show up on the J1939 network as an AX0905x0 but rather as J1939 Bootloader #1. User Manual UMAX0905X0. Version: 2.3 33-42...
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AX0905x0 firmware, but in this case the Flashing feature has been enabled. 6. Select the Flashing button and navigate to where you had saved the AF-18123-x.yy.bin or AF- 19146-x.yy.bin file sent from Axiomatic. (Note: only binary (.bin) files can be flashed using the Axiomatic EA tool) 7.
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WARNING: Do not check the “Erase All ECU Flash Memory” box unless instructed to do so by your Axiomatic contact. Selecting this will erase ALL data stored in non- volatile flash. It will also erase any configuration of the setpoints that might have been done to the ECU and reset all setpoints to their factory defaults.
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Note: If at any time during the upload the process is interrupted, the data is corrupted (bad checksum) or for any other reason the new firmware is not correct, i.e. bootloader detects that the file loaded was not designed to run on the hardware platform, the bad or corrupted application will not run.
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Dimensional Drawing – AX090560 Electrical Connections 1 4-pin Molex 194280006 (Mates with Molex 194180004 Receptacle) CAN Connector: PIN# Function CAN_H CAN_L Not Used CAN_SH User Manual UMAX0905X0. Version: 2.3 38-42...
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The power plug is not supplied. Black Wire: Live White Wire: Neutral Green Wire: Ground Mating Connectors Mating plug kits can be ordered from Axiomatic. Mounting Use 6 M8 or 5/16 inch bolts to mount the device. User Manual UMAX0905X0. Version: 2.3 39-42...
Under-voltage Protection Provided Over-voltage Protection Provided 11.2. Output Specifications Output to Battery Model AX090550: Maximum output is 350 Watts @ 14VDC, 25A Model AX090560: Maximum output is 405 Watts @ 27VDC, 15A Protection Against Reverse Provided Battery Connection Over-voltage Protection...
CAN/Bluetooth Converter: AX141100 CAN/CAN/Modbus RTU Converter: AX140100 CAN/Ethernet Converter: AX140900 Fusing Model AX090550: An external output fuse of 30 Amps is recommended. Model AX090560: An external output fuse of 20 Amps is recommended. Operating Temperature -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) for input >170 VAC,...
12. VERSION HISTORY Version Date Author Modifications January 8, 2020 Peter Sotirakos Initial Draft; Modified UMAX090550 V1 User Manual to include AX090560 information March 9, 2020 Peter Sotirakos Dimensional Drawing and corresponding references updated. June 3, 2020 Peter Sotirakos Dimensional Drawing and corresponding references updated.
Any inquiries should be sent to sales@axiomatic.com. Fan Drive Controllers SAFE USE Gateways, CAN/Modbus, RS-232 All products should be serviced by Axiomatic. Do not open the product and perform the service yourself. Gyroscopes, Inclinometers This product can expose you to chemicals which are known in the Hydraulic Valve Controllers State of California, USA to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
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