Sigmadrive Range Manual Provisional Release
Sigmadrive Range Manual Provisional Release
Sigmadrive Range Manual Provisional Release
CONTROLLER RANGE
GENERAL MANUAL
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................. 25
1.1 Software updates..................................................................... 25
1.2 CAN Node Setup...................................................................... 25
2 Connection.............................................................................. 25
3 Making Adjustments................................................................. 26
5 Adjustment Menus.................................................................... 27
5.1 AC Traction Controller .............................................................. 27
5.2 SEM & PM Traction Controller ................................................... 28
5.3 Series Traction Controller.......................................................... 29
5.4 EPS (Electronic Power Steer assist) Controller ............................ 29
5.4 EPS (Electronic Power Steer assist) Controller ............................ 30
5.5 AC Pump Controller ................................................................ 31
5.6 Series Pump & Dual Pump Controller ....................................... 32
6 Status Menus ............................................................................ 34
7 Controller Setup ....................................................................... 36
8 Motor Setup Menus .................................................................. 37
8.1 AC Controller .......................................................................... 37
8.2 SEM Controller.......................................................................... 38
8.2.1 SEM Descriptions ...................................................................... 38
8.3 Series Controller ....................................................................... 38
8.4 PM Controller ........................................................................... 39
9 Fault Log .................................................................................. 40
9.1 Test menu for all controllers...................................................... 40
10 About Menu ............................................................................. 41
11 Diagnostics .............................................................................. 41
Chapter 3 – Sigmagauge...................................................................43
1 Introduction ............................................................................. 45
2 General information................................................................. 46
3 Display setup menu ................................................................. 46
4 Display Features Setup............................................................. 47
Caution - A point of safety which if ignored could result in damage to the Control System or the
vehicle.
Warning - A point of safety which if ignored could cause injury to the individual.
PG Drives Technology accepts no liability for any losses of any kind if the points are not followed.
CHAPTER 1 - INSTALLATION
1 Introduction
The Sigmadrive Controller Family has been designed to easily withstand the harsh operating environments that vehicles typically
endure. State-of-the-art construction techniques ensure that they can withstand shock, vibration and extremes of temperature.
The use of 4, heavy-duty bolt-on connectors eliminates any confusion between battery and armature wiring and allows heavy
gauge cabling to be used.
It is possible to set up a Control System so that it is unsuitable for some users or even some
vehicles. For all of the above reasons it is important that you contact PG Drives Technology if
you have the slightest doubts or if you need any advice on programming.
2 Sigmadrive Variants
1st Digit voltage range: 3 = 24/36V 2nd and 3rd Digit I.max.: 10 = 100A
4 = 24/48V 12 = 125A
8 = 72/80V 17 = 175A
9 = 96/120V 20 = 200A
25 = 250A
1st Suffix controller type: T = Traction 30 = 300A
P = Pump 35 = 350A
E = Electric Power Steer (EPS) 40 = 400A
D = Dual Pump 45 = 450A
50 = 500A
2nd Suffix Controller size: L = Large 60 = 600A
M= Medium 65 = 650A
S = Small 70 = 700A
80 = 800A
3rd and 4th Suffix Software Version
SR865TL** 72-80V 650A Series Traction Regen and Plugging 320 x 200 x 56mm
SR850TM** 72-80V 500A Series Traction Regen and Plugging 225 x 200 x 56mm
SR465TM** 24-48V 650A Series Traction Regen and Plugging 225 x 200 x 56mm
SR445TM** 24-48V 450A Series Traction Regen and Plugging 225 x 200 x 56mm
SR425TS** 24-48V 250A Series Traction Regen and Plugging 177 x 155 x 38mm
PM425ES** 24-48V 250A PM Electric Power Steer (EPS) 177 x 155 x 38mm
PM817ES** 72-80V 175A PM Electric Power Steer (EPS) 177 x 155 x 38mm
3 Frame Dimensions
4 Controller Features
6 Pump speeds with Additive, Priority & Compensation yes yes yes
Input to disable pump operation yes yes yes
Independent Power steer speed and compensation settings yes yes yes
Hardware and Software fail-safe systems yes yes yes
+ 12V output pin yes yes yes
Diagnostics with LED indication yes yes yes
Remote LED on SEM and PM4, optional on Series controllers yes yes yes
Adjustments made via a calibrator yes yes yes
CAN communications yes yes Optional
Hours count displaying Key & Pulsing hours on calibrator yes yes yes
BDI on Calibrator yes yes yes
Dashboard display connectable yes yes Optional
Easy to use ‘icons’ for display information yes yes Optional
Reset table Service and Fault logs yes yes yes
Setup menu on calibrator to enable various options yes yes yes
5 Technical Specifications
5.1 Electrical
Model Power Current limit AC current Continuous current 1 hour rating. Unit mounted on
(1 min) limit (Arms) a sufficient heat sink, at 20°C ambient.
XX410XX 48V 100A 100A -- 45A
XX412XX 48V 125A 125A -- 55A
XX425XX 48V 250A 250A 180Arms 80A
XX445XX 48V 450A 450A 320Arms 180A
XX465XX 48V 650A 650A 460Arms 260A
XX817XX 80V 175A 175A 125Arms 120A
XX835XX 80V 350A 350A 250Arms 120A
Switching Frequency: SR, PM, SEM: 14.5 KHz Traction/Regen/Pump Drive and 8KHz Plug Braking.
AC, BPM: Controller frequently is 8KHz, motor frequencies is 16KHz.
Electrical Isolation: Enclosure to any live part = 1KV. Controller internal insulation specified at > 10MΩ @500V DC.
Dielectric strength 6000V.
Reverse Battery Polarity: Not protected.
I/O details: See light wiring diagram.
5.2 Environmental
5.3 Mechanical
Exceeding the maximum specified torque can cause serious damage to the controller and
warranty might be void. Refer to Section 6.
6 Installation
The controller should be bolted down to a flat (0.2mm max. deviation) paint free surface that has been lightly coated with a
thermal transfer compound, such as GE G641 or Dow Corning heat sink compound, by the 4 fixing holes provided. Care
should be taken not to trap any wires, etc., under the controller. The mounting surface MUST be a substantial metal section of
the truck for the full controller ratings to be achieved.
Power connections should be made with flexible heat resisting cables of suitable cross-sectional area for the current to be
carried. These should be terminated in soldered or crimped lugs attached to controller and the contactors. Note that bolts and
washers are supplied for the connections on the controller. Be careful not to use to long bolts, as they can damage the PCB. A
battery-disconnect switch should be used (EC Directive).
The contactor-mounting plane can affect performance; contactors should never be mounted with their terminal studs vertically
down. For further applications information on contactors, please consult PGDT.
Control wiring connections should be made using 0.56mm² (AWG#20) or equivalent stranded wire. The correct pressure
release crimping tools MUST be used for long-term connection reliability.
The main battery cable should be fused with a suitable air-break fuse. The key switch line must also be fused at a level not
exceeding 10 A when using the specified Ametek contactors.
The return wiring for the accelerators should be connected to the B- terminal on the controller to prevent large currents altering
accelerator signals.
Fixing torque for power connectors; M8 terminals is 11NM, M6 terminals is 9NM
7 Wiring
1 RXD As Traction
TTL level RS232
2 TXD As Traction
3 +12V Flash Programmer Input As Traction
Select & Program
4 Monitor Input/Output Line As Traction Flash Memory
Connect to other 5 CAN L As Traction
CAN Node’s if CAN Communications
required (Maximum 6 CAN H As Traction
of 16 Node’s) 7 +12V Output As Traction Max 20A
8 0V Output As Traction
For pump controllers pump switch 6 and pump inhibit are standard active low. Adjust to active high via the setup menu.
All inputs are Normally Open (NO). Only the speed inputs are Normally Closed (NC)
* Driver 3 is not available on ´small´ controller’s, use the PGDT driver module instead.
7.4.1 AC
B+
L1
+
M1 L2
~ AC
- M2 L3
M3
B-
7.4.2 SEM
B+
Armature
Field
+
-
M2 M1 M3
B-
7.4.3 PM
B+
+
PM (Not connected)
- M1 M3 M2
B-
7.4.4 Series
B+ B+
Optional
external
plugging
diode
+ M3
M3
-
M2 (*) M1
B-
B+
M2 (*) M1 M3
(N/C)
B-
B+
Main
Pump Secundairy pump
Motor (hydraulic
Powersteer)
+
-
M1 M3
M2
B-
When an emergency battery disconnect switch is fitted, the key switch must be fed through an
auxiliary switch to prevent over voltage damage due to disconnect during regen.
8 SAFETY
Electric vehicles can be dangerous. All testing, faultfinding and adjustment should be carried out by competent personnel. The
drive wheels should be off the floor and free to rotate during the following procedures.
Before working on the controllers disconnect the battery and connect the B+ and B- controller terminals via a 10 ohm 25 watt
resistor to discharge the internal capacitors.
Never connect the controller to a battery with its vent caps removed as an arc may occur due to the controller's internal
capacitance when it is first connected.
As blowout magnets are fitted to contactors (except 24V) ensure that no magnetic particles accumulate in the contact gaps
and cause malfunction. Ensure that contactors are wired with the correct polarity to their power terminals as indicated by the +
sign on the top molding.
The Sigmadrive must NOT be used with permanently connected on-board chargers or damage to the system may result. Using
a changeover contactor as line contactor is a good solution to fit both the charger and the controller in the truck.
9 EMC GUIDELINES
The following guidelines are intended to help vehicle manufacturers to meet the requirements of the EC directive 89/336/EEC
for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Any high-speed switch is capable of generating harmonics at frequencies that are many multiples of its basic operating
frequency. It is the objective of a good installation to contain or absorb the resultant emissions.
All wiring is capable of acting as a receiving or transmitting antenna. Wiring should be arranged to take maximum advantage
of the structural metal work inherent in most vehicles. Vehicle metalwork should be electrically linked with conductive braids.
Power Cables
All cables should be routed within the vehicle framework and kept as low in the structure as is practical - a cable run within a
main chassis member is better screened from the environment than one routed through or adjacent to an overhead guard.
Power cables should be kept short to minimize emitting and receiving surfaces. Shielding by the structure may not always be
sufficient - cables run through metal shrouds may be required to contain emissions.
Parallel runs of cables in common circuits can serve to cancel emissions - the battery positive and negative cables following
similar paths are an example.
Tie all cables into a fixed layout and do not deviate from the approved layout in production vehicles. A re-routed battery cable
could negate any approvals obtained.
Signal Cables
All wiring harnesses should be kept short. Wiring should be routed close to vehicle metalwork. All signal wires should be kept
clear of power cables or made from screened cable. Control wiring should be kept clear of power cables when it carries
analogue information - for example, accelerator wiring. Tie all wiring securely and ensure wiring always follows the same layout.
Controller
Thermal and EMC (emissive) requirements tend to be in opposition. Additional insulation between the controller assembly and
the vehicle framework reduce capacitive coupling and hence emissions but tend to reduce thermal ratings. A working
balance needs to be established by experiment. The complete installation should be documented, in detail, and faithfully
reproduced on all production vehicles. When making changes, consider their effect on compliance ahead of any
consideration of cost reduction or other “improvement”.
10 Graphics
1 Introduction
The Sigma Hand-held Programmer is designed for setting up the Sigmadrive controller range. It also has a build-in interface for
controller and calibrator software updates via RS232. This guarantees maximum flexibility and no waste of hardware when only
the software must be updated.
On the top-right-hand side a 3-way switch is used to select the operating mode.
Position 1 – Used for flashing new Controllers with software
Position 2 – Used for normal Programming and Diagnostics.
Position 3 - Used for installing new software in the Programmer.
When connecting the Sigma Hand-held Programmer to a controller it will ‘scan’ the CAN bus for all available Nodes, to enable
calibration of all Sigmadrive controllers on the same bus. All controllers are by factory default set to Node 0. Therefore before
using this feature, give all controllers on the bus a unique Node number. To do this, the calibrator must be plugged in to the
controller you want to adjust the Node number on. Refer to Chapter 3 Section 3.17.
2 Connection
The Sigma Hand-held Programmer is connected to a Sigmadrive Controller via the 8-way Molex Connector B.
3 Making Adjustments
4 Programmer Map
The Sigma Hand-held Programmer has a unique structure that allows smooth and swift adjustments and monitoring to be
made.
Upon initialization the Programmer will display the Calibrator screen. This allows the operator to select what type of Controller
they are working with.
Once the Type of controller has been selected the operator is then able to select their desired function.
Descriptions of the parameters within each of these functions can be found here:
The calibrator remembers the cursor position in the submenus until key-off.
When connecting more then 1 node to the CAN bus, the calibrator will react slightly slower.
Adjustment Menus - 1
AC Traction
Ref Parameter Text Min. adjust Max. Adjust Step size Default Setting
1 Acceleration delay Accel 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 2.0 S S
2 Deceleration delay Decel 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 0.3 S S
3 Creep speed Creep 0 Hz 16 Hz 0.0625 Hz 0 Hz Hz
4 Maximum speed forward SpdMaxF 0 Hz 255 Hz 1.0 Hz 100 Hz Hz
5 Maximum speed reverse SpdMaxR 0 Hz 255 Hz 1.0 Hz 100 Hz Hz
6 Cutback speed 1 * Sp1/Inch 0 Hz 255 Hz 1.0 Hz 100 Hz Hz
Inching speed * 0% 100 % 1% 0% %
7 Cutback speed 2 * Sp2/Time 0 Hz 255 Hz 1.0 Hz 100 Hz Hz
Inching time * 0.1 S 10 S 0.1 S 2S S
8 Cutback speed 3 Sp3 0 Hz 255 Hz 1.0 Hz 100 Hz Hz
9 Direction Regen Braking DBrake 0 % Hz 100 % Hz 1 % Hz 50 % Hz % Hz
10 Neutral Regen Braking * NBrake 0 % Hz 100 % Hz 1 % Hz 25 % Hz % Hz
11 Foot brake Regen * FBrake 0 % Hz 100 % Hz 1 % Hz 35 % Hz % Hz
12 Direction brake ramp time DBrkRamp 0.1 S 10 S 0.1 S 0.3 S S
13 Foot brake ramp time FbrkRamp 0.1 S 10 S 0.1 S 0.3 S S
14 Neutral brake ramp time NBrkRamp 0.1 S 10 S 0.1 S 0.3 S S
15 Neutral brake-End delay NBrkEnde 0.1 S 10 S 0.1 S 0.0 S S
16 Regen speed RegSpd 0% 100 % 1% 10 % %
17 Drive Max. Current DMaxCurr 10 Arms Unit max 10 Arms Unit max. A
18 Battery Voltage BattV 24 V Unit max. 2V Unit max. V
19 Power steer delay PStrDly 0S 50 S 0.1 S 5S S
20 Electric brake EBrkDly 0.0 S 50.0 S 0.1 S 0.5 S S
21 Accelerator minimum AccMin 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 3.3 V V
22 Accelerator maximum AccMax 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
23 Aux minimum AuxMin 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
24 Aux maximum AuxMax 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 4.8 V V
25 Motor temp. / Steerpot min. MotMin 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
26 Motor temp. / Steerpot max. MotMax 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 4.8 V V
27 Vehicle max. Speed VmaxSpd 0 Kph 100 Kph 1 Kph 12 Kph Kph
28 BDI reset level BDIreset 0V Bat. + 25% 0.1 V Cells*2.09V V
29 BDI empty level BDIempty 0V Bat. + 25% 0.1 V Cells*1.73V V
30 BDI warning level BDIwarn 0% 90 % 1.0 % 20% %
31 BDI cut out level BDIcut 0% 90 % 1.0 % 10% %
32 BDI speed limit BDIspeed 0% 100 % 1.0 % 100 % %
33 DM*² Acceleration (joystick) PGDTut/Ac 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 0.5 S S
DM*² Cutback (3 wheeler) 0% 100 % 1% 10 % %
34 DM*² Deceleration (joystick) DMrev/De 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 0.5 S S
DM*² Reverse (3 wheeler) 0% 100 % 1% 70% %
35 DM*² Speed limit DMspeed 0% 100 % 1.0 % 100 % %
36 Standby Delay*³ StdByDly 0 Min. (off) 10 Min. 0,5 Min. 0 Min. Min.
Depending on controller type and configuration some settings will be not available (N/A).
* Selectable multi function.
*² DM= Dual motor
*³ Not in combination with shared line contactor
Ref Parameter Text Min. adjust Max. adjust Step size Default Setting
1 Acceleration delay Accel 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 2.0 S S
2 Deceleration delay Decel 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 0.3 S S
3 Creep speed Creep 0% 25 % 1% 0% %
4 Maximum speed forward SpdMaxF 0% 100 % 1% 100 % %
5 Maximum speed reverse SpdMaxR 0% 100 % 1% 100 % %
6 Cutback speed 1 * Sp1/Inch 0% 100 % 1% 100 % %
Inching speed * 0% 100 % 1% 0% %
7 Cutback speed 2 * Sp2/Time 0% 100 % 1% 100 % %
Inching time * 0.1 S 10 S 0.1 S 2S S
8 Cutback speed 3 Sp3 0% 100 % 1% 100 % %
9 Direction Regen Braking DBrake 10 A Unit max. 10 A Unit max./2 A
10 Neutral Regen Braking * NBrake 10 A Unit max. 10 A Unit max./4 A
11 Foot brake Regen * FBrake 0 A (off) Unit max. 10 A Unit max./4 A
12 Direction brake ramp time DBrkRamp 0.1 S 10 S 0.1 S 2S S
13 Direction brake-End delay DBrkEnd 0.1 S 10 S 0.1 S 0.3 S S
14 Neutral brake ramp time NBrkRamp 0.1 S 10 S 0.1 S 3S S
15 Neutral brake-End delay NBrkEnde 0.1 S 10 S 0.1 S 0.7 S S
16 Regen speed RegSpd 0% 100 % 1% 10 % %
17 Max. Current MaxCurr 10 A Unit max 10 A Unit max. A
18 Battery Voltage BattV 24 V Unit max. 2V Unit max. V
19 Power steer delay PStrDly 0S 50 S 0.1 S 5S S
20 Electric brake EBrkDly 0.0 S 50.0 S 0.1 S 0.5 S S
21 Accelerator minimum AccMin 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 3.3 V V
22 Accelerator maximum AccMax 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
23 Aux minimum AuxMin 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
24 Aux maximum AuxMax 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 4.8 V V
25 Motor temp. / Steerpot min. MotMin 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
26 Motor temp. / Steerpot max. MotMax 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 4.8 V V
27 Vehicle max. Speed VmaxSpd 0 Kph 100 Kph 1 Kph 12 Kph Kph
28 BDI reset level BDIreset 0V Bat. + 25% 0.1 V Cells*2.09V V
29 BDI empty level BDIempty 0V Bat. + 25% 0.1 V Cells*1.73V V
30 BDI warning level BDIwarn 0% 90 % 1.0 % 20% %
31 BDI cut out level BDIcut 0% 90 % 1.0 % 10% %
32 BDI speed limit BDIspeed 0% 100 % 1.0 % 100 % %
33 DM*² Acceleration (joystick) PGDTut/Ac 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 0.5 S S
DM*² Cutback (3 wheeler) 0% 100 % 1% 10 % %
34 DM*² Deceleration (joystick) DMrev/De 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 0.5 S S
DM*² Reverse (3 wheeler) 0% 100 % 1% 70% %
35 DM*² Speed limit DMspeed 0% 100 % 1.0 % 100 % %
36 Standby Delay*³ StdByDly 0 Min. (off) 10 Min. 0,5 Min. 0 Min. Min.
Depending on controller type and configuration some settings will be not available (N/A).
* Selectable multi function.
*² DM= Dual motor
*³ Not in combination with shared line contactor
Ref Parameter Text Min. adjust Max. adjust Step size Default Setting
1 Acceleration delay Accel 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 2.0 S S
2 Deceleration delay Decel 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 0.3 S S
3 Creep speed Creep 0% 25 % 1% 0% %
4 Maximum speed forward SpdMaxF 0% 100 % 1% 100 % %
5 Maximum speed reverse SpdMaxR 0% 100 % 1% 100 % %
6 Cutback speed 1 * Sp1/Inch 0% 100 % 1% 100 % %
Inching speed * 0% 100 % 1% 0% %
7 Cutback speed 2 * Sp2/Time 0% 100 % 1% 100 % %
Inching time * 0.1 S 10 S 0.1 S 2S S
8 Cutback speed 3 Sp3 0% 100 % 1% 100 % %
9 Direction Regen Braking DBrake 10 A Unit max. 10 A Unit max./2 A
10 Neutral Regen Braking * Nbrake 0 A (off) Unit max. 10 A Unit max./4 A
11 Foot brake Regen * Fbrake 0 A (off) Unit max. 10 A Unit max./4 A
12 Direction Plugging * Dplug 0% 100 % 1% 50 % %
13 Neutral Plugging * Nplug 0 % (off) 100 % 1% 25 % %
14 Footbrake Plugging Fplug 0% 100 % 1% 50 % %
15 N/A
16 Regen delay RegDly 0 mS (off) 400 mS 10 mS 150 mS mS
17 Max. Current MaxCurr 10 A Unit max 10 A Unit max. A
18 Battery Voltage BattV 24 V Unit max. 2V Unit max. V
19 Power steer delay PstrDly 0S 50 S 0.1 S 5S S
20 Electric brake EbrkDly 0.0 S 50.0 S 0.1 S 0.5 S S
21 Accelerator minimum AccMin 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 3.3 V V
22 Accelerator maximum AccMax 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
23 Aux minimum AuxMin 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
24 Aux maximum AuxMax 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 4.8 V V
25 Motor temp. / Steerpot min. MotMin 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
26 Motor temp. / Steerpot max. MotMax 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 4.8 V V
27 Vehicle max. Speed VmaxSpd 0 Kph 100 Kph 1 Kph 12 Kph Kph
28 BDI reset level BDIreset 0V Bat. + 25% 0.1 V Cells*2.09V V
29 BDI empty level BDIempty 0V Bat. + 25% 0.1 V Cells*1.73V V
30 BDI warning level BDIwarn 0% 90 % 1.0 % 20% %
31 BDI cut out level BDIcut 0% 90 % 1.0 % 10% %
32 BDI speed limit BDIspeed 0% 100 % 1.0 % 100 % %
33 DM*² Acceleration (joystick) PGDTut/Ac 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 0.5 S S
DM*² Cutback (3 wheeler) 0% 100 % 1% 10 % %
34 DM*² Deceleration (joystick) Dmrev/De 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 0.5 S S
DM*² Reverse (3 wheeler) 0% 100 % 1% 70% %
35 DM*² Speed limit Dmspeed 0% 100 % 1.0 % 100 % %
36 N/A
Depending on controller type and configuration some settings will be not available (N/A).
* Selectable multi function.
Ref Parameter Text Min. adjust Max.adjust Step size Default Setting
1 Acceleration delay Accel 25 ms 1000 ms 25 ms 100 ms Ms
2 Deceleration delay Decel 25 ms 1000 ms 25 ms 100 ms Ms
3 N/A
4 Maximum speed forward SpdMaxF 0% 100 % 1% 100 % %
5 Maximum speed reverse SpdMaxR 0% 100 % 1% 100 % %
6 Forward Threshold FwdTH 0.0V 5.0V 0.1V 3.5V V
7 Reverse Threshold RevTH 0.0V 5.0V 0.1V 1.5V V
8 Cutback speed 3 Sp3 100 % 100 % 0% 100 % %
9 Direction Regen Braking DBrake 5A Unit max. 5A 35 A A
10 Neutral Regen Braking * Nbrake 5A Unit max. 5A 35 A A
11 Foot brake Regen * Fbrake 0 A (off) Unit max. 10 A Unit max./4 A
12 Direction brake ramp time DbrkRamp 25 ms 1000 ms 25 ms 100 ms Ms
13 Direction brake-End delay DbrkEnd 0.1 S 10 S 0.1 S 0.1 S S
14 Neutral brake ramp time NbrkRamp 0.1 S 10 S 0.1 S 2.0 S S
15 Neutral brake-End delay NbrkEnde 0.1 S 10 S 0.1 S 0.1 S S
16 N/A
17 Max. Current MaxCurr 5A Unit max 5A 50 A A
18 Battery Voltage BattV 24 V Unit max. 2V Unit max. V
19 Power steer delay PstrDly 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 5.0 S S
20 Current threshold CurrentT 5A Unit max 5A 30 A A
21 N/A
22 N/A
23 N/A
24 N/A
25 Motor temp. / Steerpot min. MotMin 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
26 Motor temp. / Steerpot max. MotMax 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 4.8 V V
27 N/A
28 N/A
29 N/A
30 N/A
31 N/A
32 N/A
33 N/A
34 N/A
35 N/A
36 N/A
Depending on controller type and configuration some settings will be not available (N/A).
* Selectable multi function.
*² DM= Dual motor
Ref Parameter Text Min. adjust Max. adjust Step size Default Setting
1 Acceleration delay Accel 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 2.0 S S
2 Deceleration delay Decel 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 0.3 S S
3 Creep speed Creep 0 Hz 16 Hz 0.0625 Hz 0 Hz Hz
4 Speed 1 (Pot. Maximum) Potmax1 0 Hz 300 Hz 1.0 Hz 300 Hz Hz
5 Speed 2 Pspeed2 0 Hz 300 Hz 1.0 Hz 300 Hz Hz
6 Speed 3 Pspeed3 0 Hz 300 Hz 1.0 Hz 300 Hz Hz
7 Speed 4 Pspeed4 0 Hz 300 Hz 1.0 Hz 300 Hz Hz
8 Speed 5 Pspeed5 0 Hz 300 Hz 1.0 Hz 300 Hz Hz
9 Speed 6 (Power steer) Psteer6 0 Hz 300 Hz 1.0 Hz 300 Hz Hz
10 Compensation speed 1 * Pcomp 1 0 (off) 100 % 1% 0% %
11 Compensation speed 2 * Pcomp 2 0 (off) 100 % 1% 0% %
12 Compensation speed 3 * Pcomp 3 0 (off) 100 % 1% 0% %
13 Priority/additive speed 4 * Padd 4 0 (Priority) 1 (additive) 1 0
14 Priority/additive speed 5 * Padd 5 0 (Priority) 1 (additive) 1 0
15 Compensation speed 6 * Pcomp 6 0 (off) 100 % 1% 0% %
16 Accel./ deceleration Speed Paccel 6 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 0.3 S S
6
17 Max. Current MaxCurr 10 A Unit max 10 A Unit max. A
18 Battery Voltage BattV 24 V Unit max. 2V Unit max. V
19 Power steer delay (speed 6) PStrDly 0.1 S 50.0 S 0.1 S 10.0 S S
20 Electric brake delay EBrkDly 0.1 S 50.0 S 0.1 S 10.0 S S
21 Accelerator minimum AccMin 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 3.3 V V
22 Accelerator maximum AccMax 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
23 Aux minimum AuxMin 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
24 Aux maximum AuxMax 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 4.8 V V
25 Motor temp. / Steer pot min. MotMin 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
26 Motor temp. / Steer pot max. MotMax 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 4.8 V V
27 N/A
28 BDI reset level BDIreset 1.90 V 2.20 V 0.01V 2.09 V V
29 BDI Empty level BDIempty 1.50 V 1.90 V 0.01V 1.73 V V
30 BDI Warning level BDIwarn 0% 100 % 1% 20 % %
31 BDI Cut-out level BDIcut 0% 100 % 1% 10 % %
32 N/A n/a
33 N/A n/a
34 N/A n/a
35 N/A n/a
Depending on controller type and configuration some settings will be not available (N/A).
* Selectable multi function.
Ref Parameter Text Controller Min. adjust Max. adjust Step size Default Setting
1 Acceleration delay Accel All 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 2.0 S S
2 Deceleration delay Decel All 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 0.3 S S
3 Creep speed Creep All 0% 25 % 1% 0% %
4 Speed 1 (Pot. Maximum) Potmax All 0% 100 % 1% 0% %
1
5 Speed 2 Pspeed All 0% 100 % 1% 0% %
2
6 Speed 3 Pspeed All 0% 100 % 1% 0% %
3
7 Speed 4 Pspeed All 0% 100 % 1% 0% %
4
8 Speed 5 Pspeed Single Pump 0% 100 % 1% 0% %
5
Power steer base speed Psteer5 Dual Pump 0% 100 % 1% 20 % %
9 Speed 6 (Power steer) Psteer6 Single Pump 0% 100 % 1% 0% %
Power steer max speed Dual Pump 0% 100 % 1% 60 % %
10 Compensation speed 1 * Pcomp All 0 (off) 100 % 1% 0% %
1
11 Compensation speed 2 * Pcomp All 0 (off) 100 % 1% 0% %
2
12 Compensation speed 3 * Pcomp All 0 (off) 100 % 1% 0% %
3
13 Priority/additive speed 4 * Padd 4 All 0 (Priority) 1 (additive) 1 0
14 Priority/additive speed 5 * Padd 5 Single Pump 0 (Priority) 1 (additive) 1 0
N/A n/a Dual Pump
15 Compensation speed 6 Pcomp All 0 (off) 100 % 1% 0% %
6
16 Accel./ deceleration Paccel All 0.1 S 10.0 S 0.1 S 0.3 S S
Speed 6 6
17 Max. Current MaxCurr Single Pump 10 A Unit max 10 A Unit A
max.
Main Pump Max. Current Dual Pump 10 A Unit max 10 A Unit A
max.
18 Battery Voltage BattV All 24 V Unit max. 2V Unit V
max.
19 Power steer delay (speed PStrDly All 0.1 S 50.0 S 0.1 S 10.0 S S
6)
20 Electric brake delay EBrkDly All 0.1 S 50.0 S 0.1 S 10.0 S S
21 Accelerator minimum AccMin All 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 3.3 V V
22 Accelerator maximum AccMax All 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
23 Aux minimum AuxMin All 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
24 Aux maximum AuxMax All 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 4.8 V V
25 Motor temp. / Steer pot MotMin All 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 0.2 V V
min.
26 Motor temp. / Steer pot MotMax All 0V 5.0 V 0.1 V 4.8 V V
max.
27 N/A All
28 BDI reset level BDIreset All 1.90 V 2.20 V 0.01V 2.09 V V
29 BDI Empty level BDIemp All 1.50 V 1.90 V 0.01V 1.73 V V
ty
30 BDI Warning level BDIwarn All 0% 100 % 1% 20 % %
31 BDI Cut-out level BDIcut All 0% 100 % 1% 10 % %
32 N/A n/a All
Depending on controller type and configuration some settings will be not available (N/A).
* Selectable multi function.
Status Menus
The status menu shows various parameters from the controller that can be useful to help tune and optimize vehicle
performance.
Menu 2
Ref Item Text Dir. Controller Step Service log info & Notes
Polar. size
1 Drive hours counter Drive All 0.1 Hrs shows key hours
2 Fault log (15F and above only) Fault All Last shows key hours of the fault
fault
3 Battery Discharge Indicator BDI All 1%
(BDI)
4 Vehicle Speed Vehicle All 1 Kph
5 Battery Voltage Battery All 0.5 V Shows highest voltage
6 Controller Temperature Control+ +/- All 1 °C min & max temperatures
7 Motor Temperature Steer/M+ +/- All 1 %°C min & max temperatures
Service and fault log reset All press + and – together to reset service log
(only possible when controller in neutral)
Status Description Limit Description for Traction limits Description Pump limits
N Neutral, no pulsing SM Speed max Fwd or Rev Pot max speed
FD Forward drive S1 Speed 1 n/a
FL Forward drive left S2 Speed 2 Pump speed 2
FR Forward drive right S3 Speed 3 (or hand brake) Pump speed 3
RD Reverse drive S4 n/a Pump speed 4
RL Reverse drive left S5 n/a Pump speed 5
RR Reverse drive right S6 n/a Pump speed 6
DB Direction regen braking Si Inching Pump inhibit
NB Neutral regen braking SB BDI speed limit n/a
FB Foot brake regen SD Dual motor speed limit n/a
DP Direction plugging (series CL Current limit Current limit
NP Neutral plugging (series only) BL Brake current limit n/a
FP Foot brake plugging (series CT Controller temperature Controller temperature
AB Anti roll off MT Motor temperature Motor temperature
Fxx Fault codes DS (AC) Drive slip limit (AC) Slip limit
BS (AC) Brake slip limit n/a
7 Controller Setup
* Reset to make changes active. Recycle the key switch (Also indicated on calibrator ‘key’)
*² Not in combination with Standby delay
Irrelevant options show n/a
8.1 AC Controller
The motor setup menu defines the motor characteristics for the controller. Only qualified
engineers should change these settings. Mistakes in the motor setup tables can cause serious
accidents and/or defective controllers and/or motors. For AC motors the motor manufacture
should provide this information.
DO NOT CHANGE OFFSET & GAIN SETTINGS. THESE ARE FACTORY SETTINGS
* Reset to make changes active. Recycle the key switch (Also indicated on calibrator ‘key’)
Changes on parameter 5 up to 32 become active after selecting neutral.
With the parameters 4 to 9 a map is created for the armature and field current relation.
8.4 PM Controller
9 Fault Log
The fault log remembers the last occurred fault and stores the key hours when the fault happened. To reset the fault and
service log press the + and – button at the same time when the controller is in neutral. (See also the status menu)
The test menu shows I/O information, useful for fault finding.
Ref Pin Displayed for standard I/O Displayed for standard I/O Min. Max.
traction controllers pump controllers Display Display
1 Pin A1 Forward Input Pump Pot. switch 1 Input 0 1
2 Pin A2 Reverse Input Pump switch 2 Input 0 1
3 Pin A3 FS1 / Belly Input Pump switch 3 Input 0 1
4 Pin A4 Seat / Tiller Input Pump switch 4 Input 0 1
5 Pin A5 Speed1 / Inch Fwd / Steer Lft Input Pump switch 5 Input 0 1
6 Pin A6 Speed2 / Inch Rev / Steer Rgt Input Pump switch 6 Input 0 1
7 Pin A7 Speed3 / Handbrake Input Pump inhibit Input 0 1
8 Pin A8 Footbrake switch Input N/a 0 1
or A9
9 Pin A8 Accelerator pot. % Input Pump pot. % Input 0% 100 %
or A9
10 Pin A8 Accelerator pot. Voltage Pump pot. Voltage 0V 5.1 V
or A9
11 Pin A9 Aux. pot. % Input Aux. pot. % Input 0% 100 %
or A8
12 Pin A9 Aux. pot. Voltage Aux. pot. Voltage 0V 5.1 V
or A8
13 Pin C4 Motor temp./ Steer pot. % Input Aux. pot. % Input 0% 100 %
14 Pin C4 Motor temp./ Steer pot. Voltage Aux. pot. Voltage 0V 5.1 V
15 Pin A12 Line contactor Output Line contactor Output 0 1
Forward contactor (Series) Output
16 Pin A13 Electric brake Output Power steer contactor Output 0 1
Reverse contactor (Series) Output
17 Pin A14 Power steer contactor Output LED driver (*)(*²) Output 0 1
Regen contactor (Series) Output
18 Pin C1 Speed encoder Input Speed encoder Input 0 1
19 Pin C2 Direction encoder (AC) Input N/a 0 1
Red remote LED (*²) Output
Power steer (*²)(Series) Output
20 Pin C3 (Reserved for BPM) Input N/a 0 1
Electric brake (*²)(Series) Output
Field weakening (*²)(*³) Series Output
Balance contactor (*²)(*³) Output
Series
21 N/A Red Led Output Red Led Output
22 N/A Green Led Output Green Led Output
23 N/A Contactor driver feedback Input Contactor driver Input
feedback
24 N/A + 12V Input + 12V Input
As with the adjustments, only relevant tests will be shown determined by configuration.
(*) On controller models Pxx000TS and Pxx000PS (small) this is a digital output only.
(*²) Use the optional driver module to amplify this signal if required.
(*³) Activate in the setup menu (calibrator reference 3.16)
10 About Menu
11 Diagnostics
4 Voltage getting 4F Battery voltage getting too high (normally Reduce braking levels or vehicle
high during braking) Speed
5 Motor hot 5F Thermal cutback, allow the motor to cool Use vehicle within it’s specifications
down
5 Motor brush wear 5F Motor brushes ware out. Replace the brushes
6 Controller hot 6F Thermal cutback, allow the controller to Check heat sinking and
cool down specifications
7 Adjustments out of 7F One or more parameters are out of Check all parameters, look for errors
range range (see status 2.22 dbug2, for
adjustment nr.)
8 Default settings 8F Default settings restored Check parameters for correct values
restored
M a i n F a u l t s (Recycle to neutral)
9 Eeprom can not be 9F Eeprom not accessible Internal supply voltage below 12
accessed volt. Call PGDT if this problem occurs
10 2 Direction fault 10F Both forward and reverse selected. Check direction switch and wiring.
Recycle both directions and FS1.
11 Seat- or tiller switch 11F Seat or tiller switch not closed or timed If faulty, check wiring or timer
open out
12 Sequence fault 12F Forward / reverse or FS1 closed at key on. First key on, then close switches.
(EPS: Steering wheel outside deadband) (EPS: Adjust)
13 Accelerator high at 13F Accelerator voltage > 50% at key on. Check controller settings and
first power up (EPS: Steering wheel outside deadband) accelerator mechanics. (EPS: Adjust)
14 Inching or belly fault 14F Forbidden input selected with inching Open switches / check wiring
(FS1/Seat/Handbrake) or belly switch
timeout
15 Voltage too low 15F Battery voltage too low. Internal 12V Check battery capacity / charge
supply low. level / controller voltage rating /
settings
18 High sided MOSFET 18F High sided MOSFET short circuit Check motor insulation, if OK
short circuit replace controller
19 Low sided MOSFET 19F Low sided MOSFET short circuit in drive Check motor insulation, if OK
short circuit (drive) replace controller
20 Hardware over 20F Hardware over current circuit active Check adjustments and motor setup
current
H a r d F a u l t s (Recycle key-switch)
21 Contactor coil short 21F Contactor coil S/C or driver or wiring open Check contactor coils and wiring
circuit circuit
22 Voltage too high 22F Battery voltage too high (normally during Reduce braking levels or vehicle
braking) Speed
23 Low sided MOSFET 23F Low sided MOSFET short circuit in neutral Check motor insulation and line
short circuit (neutral) contactor, if OK replace controller
24 HWFS not working 24F Hardware failsafe can not disable Check wiring / replace controller
hardware
25 Contactor fault 25F Contactor open- or short circuit Check all contactors for open- and
short-circuit
26 Current negative 26F Current measurement system stuck Call PGDT
fault negative
27 Low side MOSFET 27F Low sided MOSFET short circuit before line Check motor insulation and line
short circuit contactor closed contactor, if OK replace controller
28 Wire off detected 28F Wire off detected or potentiometer value Check wiring and potentiometer or
out of range set the correct potentiometer
settings
29 CAN Node time out 29F CAN Wiring broken or one of the slave Check CAN wiring, check slave
controllers didn’t power up controller, check setting 19
(controller setup)
30 Overspeed 30F Overspeed or wrong encoder teeth Max speed setting must be lower as
setting motor max speed (motor setup), or
check encoder teeth setting.
CHAPTER 3 – SIGMAGAUGE
1 Introduction
In the future the membrane buttons will allow selecting different performance settings to be selected.
Faults are indicated with Icons.
The Icons can be modified and even the customer’s brand name and logo can be displayed to match the truck-identity.
2 General information
1
6 2
5 7
<1> Brand name window. When required Sigmadrive can fit the customers name and logo here during production.
<2> Membrane buttons. Used for setting functions as Service interval timer, Hours counter and the Customer information
field <6>.
<3> Battery Discharge Indicator. Indicates the battery discharge state set by CAN-Node 0.
<4> Fault indication fields. Indicates the status of the traction- and pump controllers and other CAN-Nodes.
A number is displayed in the Icons next to the T, P and C to indicated which controller has a problem.
When a fault is indicated it replaces the ‘OK’ below the CAN-Node indicator with a fault icon.
Via the calibrator it is possible to select what failure types are displayed or ignored.
<5> General indication field. Calibrator selectable indicators for speed, motor voltage, accelerator demand and steering.
<6> Free 2x9 character field to show a text. The text can be edited with the display buttons.
<7> Hours counter. Here either Work or Key hours are displayed, selectable with the display buttons.
The hours counter value is stored in the display. The controllers have their own separate counter.
To access the display setup menu, hold the select button for 3 seconds.
Features as the Service interval timer, Hours counter and the Customer information field can be adjusted and optionally
protected with a pin code.
Use the up and down arrows ( ) to choose the option, press SEL, then use the + and – buttons to change the value.
Ref Parameter Submenu ref. Sub menu description Range & Action
1 Service timer 1. Svc interval Set the time interval for next service 0– 32767 Hr. (Warning starts
40Hrs before service needed)
2. Count hours Set to count work or key hours Work / Key Hrs.
3. Reset timer Resets the service interval timer To confirm press SEL
4. Svc time Indication of the actual counter value Indication only
2 Hours counter 1=Key, 2=Work Select to indicate work or key hours Select and confirm SEL
3 Information field 1. Adjust field Free 2x9 character field to show a
customized text.
for position, + / – change
4 Pin codes 1. Service timer Sets pin code for service timer access
value, SEL to return to menu
2. Information Sets pin code for information field
field access
3. Reset all pin Reset all pin codes (Only with PGDT master code)
codes
5 About SW version & Indication of the software version & Indication only
date date
6 Return to main screen - Select to return to the main menu Select and confirm (SEL)