The CAN Network and Schematic

Basics

Upon Completion of this Section One

Should be Able To:
1. Explain how a CAN network works
2. Know the basics of how to troubleshoot a CAN
network
3. Know how to read the SSL electrical and
hydraulic schematics

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CAN Network
CAN (Controller Area Network)
A CAN network is a system in where messages are
broadcasted about the network
Simplifies Wiring
The Skid Steer Loaders use a 2 wire bus CAN High and
CAN Low (Difference is Inverted Signal)
Messages are composed of Bits (binary code)
Similar to how a telephone system is set up
A Message is broadcasted from Point A to Point B

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The Telephone System

Example

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Block Diagram
CAN Resistor B
120

LH Controller

RH Controller
C

Diagnostic
Connector

Machine ECU

C
D

CAN
High
CAN
Low
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CAN Resistor A
120

General
When troubleshooting look for 60 Ohms of
resistance between CAN high and CAN low
when both resistors are plugged in, an infinite
reading could indicate a component unplugged
or a break in the bus.
Look for 120 Ohms if one of the two resistors is
unplugged and your measuring across the bus
and if there is a break or something is
unplugged the meter will read infinite.
The CAN system can be checked on the
diagnostic connector.
Resistance checks must be done with the power
OFF

Hydraulic Symbols

Energy Transmission & Accessories

Reservoir/Tank
Working Line
Drain Line
Pilot Line
Component Limit
Component Limit w/Port
Line Junction or Connection

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Hydraulic Symbols

Energy Transmission & Accessories

Line Crossing (No Connection)

Line Termination (Capped or Plugged)
Component Limit (w/port connection
plugged)
Return Line (Terminates Below Oil Level)
Return Line (Terminates Above Oil Level)
Filter or Strainer
Filter or Strainer (w/bypass)

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Energy Transmission & Accessories

Heat Exchanger (Air/Oil Cooler)
Reservoir Air Breather (w/Strainer), 5 PSI
Pressure, -0.2 PSIi Vacuum

Electrical Temperature Switch (NonAdjustable)

Pressure Gauge
Pressure Test Point
Pressure Switch (Non-Adjustable)
Pressure Transducer (Non-Adjustable)

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Hydraulic Symbols
Energy Transmission

Hydraulic Energy Flow

Rotating Device
Pump, Fixed Displacement
Pump, Fixed Displacement (Hand Operated)
Pump, Variable Displacement
Pump, Variable Displacement
Directions)

Electric Motor
Heat Engine

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(Two Flow

Hydraulic Symbols
Energy Transmission

Hydraulic Motor, Fixed Displacement

Hydraulic Motor, Fixed Displacement w/case drain
Hydraulic Motor, Fixed Displacement
Hydraulic Motor, Variable Displacement
Hydraulic Motor, Variable Displacement
Linear Actuator, (Hydraulic Cylinder Double Acting)
Linear Actuator, (Hydraulic Cylinder Single Acting)

shown for reference garage type bottle jack

Linear Actuator, (Hydraulic Cylinder Double Acting)

with electronic position output

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Hydraulic Symbols
Directional Control

Check Valve

Pilot Operated Check Valve

Shuttle Valve

Basic Valve Diagrams

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Hydraulic Symbols
Directional Control

2 Port, 2 Position Direct Solenoid Operated Poppet Valve

3 Port, 2 Position Direct Solenoid Operated Poppet Valve

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Rev 1

Hydraulic Symbols
Directional Control

3 Port, 2 Position Direct Solenoid Operated Spool Valve

3 Port, 2 Position Manually Operated Spool Valve

4 Port, 3 Position Direct Solenoid Operated Spool Valve

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Hydraulic Symbols
Directional Control

4 Port, 2 Position Direct Solenoid Operated Spool Valve

Same as above but remove a solenoid pole tube & replace with plug in housing

4 Port, 3 Position Direct Solenoid Operated Proportional Spool Valve

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Hydraulic Symbols
Pressure Controls

Direct Operated Pressure Relief Valve

Pilot Operated, Spool Type, Pressure Reducing Valve

Direct Operated, Spool Type, Pressure Reducing / Relieving Valve

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Pressure Controls

Proportional Direct Operated Pressure Reducing / Relieving Valve

Orifice
Pressure Compensated Flow Control, Non-Adjustable

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Understanding SSL Electrical Schematics

The IC02 and IC01 label
indicate an interconnection I.E.
cab to chassis harness
connections.
The WD004:C8 is used to
indicate a destination to wire
diagram 4 coordinates C8.

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Electric Symbols

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Review Questions
When checking the CAN bus, what Ohm reading would
ensure that the bus is good?
Where on the machine can a technician check the CAN
bus?
What is the difference between a relief valve and a reducing
valve?
IC on the electrical schematics refers to what?

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