735B & 740B Articulated Trucks Power Train: Electrical

Output Components
Outputs

(42) "Transmission" Solenoids

(43) "T/C Lockup Clutch"Solenoid
(44) "Hoist Raise" Solenoid
(45) "Hoist Lower" Solenoid
(46) "Park Brake" Solenoid
(47) "Cooling Fan" Solenoid
(48) "Start" Relay
(49) "Reverse Alarm" Relay
(50) "Secondary Steering" Relay
(51) "5 Volt" Supply
(52) "10 Volt" Supply(53) "8 Volt" Supply
The "Transmission/Chassis ECM" will use output circuits to send electrical control signals to the output
components. The output signals can create an action or the output signals can provide information from the ECM.
The ECM will use different types of output signals to control the system components. Following are the types of
output signals:

PWM proportional driver

"ON/OFF" driver
Sinking driver
Sensor power supply
Data link
The ECM monitors the circuits of the output components. If the ECM determines that an abnormal condition exists
in one of the circuits, the ECM will log a diagnostic code for the involved component.

ECPC Transmission Proportional Solenoid Valves

The "Transmission/Chassis ECM" controls the operation of the "Electronic Clutch Pressure Control" (ECPC)
solenoid valves for control of the transmission. The ECM uses the transmission clutch proportional solenoid valves
in order to shift the transmission. The transmission solenoid valves control the hydraulic circuits that engage the
transmission clutch pressures. The ECM supplies electrical current to the appropriate transmission solenoid valves
to change the direction and speed of the truck.
On an ECPC controlled transmission, the clutch pressure is modulated electronically. The ECM controls the
modulation of clutch pressure by sending a variable output current to the appropriate proportional clutch solenoids.
The ECM uses input information from the controls, the transmission speed sensors and the transmission
temperature sensor to determine the correct output current for the solenoids.
The ECM will output a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal in order to vary the current to the solenoid. The current
to the solenoid determines the amount of pilot oil pressure that is applied to the hydraulic valve spool. The travel of
the spool is proportional to the electrical current that is supplied to the solenoid. The position of the valve spool
controls the amount of hydraulic oil pressure that is applied to the clutch. The pressure will determine the
engagement of clutch. An increase in the electrical output current of the ECM will result in an increase of the
engagement pressure of the clutch.
In order to control the shifting of the transmission, the "Transmission/Chassis ECM" will energize two clutch
solenoids when the machine is in the NEUTRAL. The ECM will energize different combinations of clutch solenoids
when the machine is in one of the available gears.

Starter Motor Relay

The starter motor relay is controlled by the "Transmission/Chassis ECM" through an ON/OFF output driver.
When the "Transmission/Chassis ECM" receives a START input from the key start switch, the ECM will turn ON
the ON/OFF output driver. The driver will activate the starter motor relay provided the following machine conditions
are present:

The parking brake is engaged.

The transmission is in NEUTRAL.
The starter relay will engage when the following conditions are met:

The hoist lever must be set to the HOLD position.

The engine speed must be at 0 RPM.
The system voltage must be below 36 VDC.
When the ECM activates the starter motor relay, system power is directed to the starter motor through the relay
contacts.

Hoist Raise and Lower Solenoids

The "Hoist Raise and Hoist Lower" solenoids control the speed of the bed cylinders as the bed of the truck is
raised and lowered.

Cooling Fan Solenoid

The Transmission/Chassis ECM will monitor and control the operation of the Electric Drive Cooling Fan.
The Transmission/Chassis ECM will use the Cooling Fan Solenoid to control the operation of the hydraulic fan
motor.
The solenoid is a proportional solenoid. The ECM will use a PWM driver circuit to control the solenoid and the
speed of the fan motor.
In order to control a proportional solenoid, the ECM will use a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal to energize the
solenoids. The ECM will vary the PWM duty signal to control the amount of electrical current that is sent to the
proportional solenoid.
A PWM duty cycle is the percentage of time that the signal is "High" compared to the amount of time that the signal
is "Low" for one cycle. As the duration of the high signal increases, the percentage of the duty cycle and the
amount of electrical current in the circuit will increase.
As the ECM increases the current to the fan solenoid, more hydraulic oil flow is directed to the hydraulic fan motor.
The result is higher motor and fan speeds.
The resistance of a good fan solenoid coil should be approximately 41.0 2.0 ohms at 25 C (77.0 F). The
acceptable resistance range when adjusted for coil temperature is approximately 31.0 ohms at 40.0 C (40.0 F)
to approximately 67.0 ohms at 121.0 C (249.8 F).

Reverse Alarm Relay

When the machine is in the REVERSE, the reverse alarm relay is powered and the alarm sounds. The reverse
lights are also powered at the same time.

Secondary Steering Relay

The Transmission/Chassis ECM energizes the relay when the loss of steering pressure is detected. The
Transmission/Chassis ECM energizes the relay and power is supplied to the secondary steering pump.