System manual AS Tronic ΧΦ75 ΧΦ85 ΞΦ95 D955 E590 B385 G350 Reverse lights F705 DAVIE A021 D954 VIC D900 CAN network D899 ©200435 DAF Trucks N.V., Eindhoven, The Netherlands. In the interest of continuing product development, DAF reserves the right to change specifications or products at any time without prior notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced and/or published by printing, by photocopying, on microfilm or in any way whatsoever without the prior consent in writing of DAF Trucks N.V. © 200435 DW23215603 STRUCTURE AS Tronic TECHNICAL DATA Structure © 200435 0 DIAGNOSTICS 1 AS TRONIC 2 TECHNICAL DATA AS Tronic Contents CONTENTS 0 Technical data Page 1. © Date AS TRONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 . . . . . 200435 1.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 . . . . . 200435 1.2 Tightening torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 . . . . . 200435 200435 1 0 TECHNICAL DATA Contents AS Tronic 2 © 0 200435 TECHNICAL DATA AS Tronic AS Tronic 1. AS TRONIC 0 1.1 GENERAL Gearbox type Each gearbox has a type plate attached to it, indicating the type of gearbox. You can also find this data on the identity card for the vehicle concerned. ZF gearbox type plate 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Transmission type and number of gears Transmission part number Transmission serial number Specification number Total gear ratio Speed sensor gear ratio PTO type PTO gear ratio Oil change capacity Oil specification 1 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 5 7 9 V300739 Required air pressure for gearbox modulator Warning ‘low system pressure’ Required air pressure in clutch unit Set value for pressure relief valve Maximum operating temperature Short-time maximum operating temperature (max.30 min.) Maximum engine speed with manoeuvring position switched on Maximum engine speed when shifting down automatically with engine brake control in fully automatic mode Resistance value of clutch unit solenoid valves at 20C Capacity of additional air reservoir for pneumatic system Gearbox modulator Supply voltage Terminating resistor in gearbox modulator, connection points A3 and A6 Terminating resistor in gear lever unit, connection points C1 and C3 7 ≥ 1 bar < 5.8 ≥ 0.1 bar 10 ≥ 2 bar 6.5 ≥ 0.1 bar 110C 130C approx. 1050 rpm approx. 2350 rpm 17 ≥ 3 7l 18 - 32 V approx. 120 approx. 120 Note: When measuring the resistance value between connection points C1 and C3, the wire loop between connection points C14 and C15 must be present. © 200435 1-1 TECHNICAL DATA AS Tronic 0 AS Tronic CAN connection Resistance value between gearbox modulator and gear lever unit Minimum Nominal Maximum 54 (1) 60 (1) 66 (1) (1) Resistance value measured between CAN-H and CAN-L. Before measuring the resistance, disconnect the earth lead from the battery. Clutch The clutch of the AS Tronic gearbox is a pull-type clutch with a standard clutch plate. Type of clutch plate Lining thickness 1-2 Valeo F202 3 mm © 200435 TECHNICAL DATA AS Tronic AS Tronic 1.2 TIGHTENING TORQUES 0 The tightening torques stated in this section are different from the standard tightening torques stated in the overview of the standard tightening torques. The other threaded connections not specified must therefore be tightened to the torque mentioned in the overview of standard tightening torques. When attachment bolts and nuts are replaced, it is important that - unless stated otherwise - these bolts and nuts are of exactly the same length and property class as those removed. Gearbox to engine M8 attachment bolts - 10.9 M10 attachment bolts - 10.9 M12 attachment bolts - 10.9 30 Nm 60 Nm 110 Nm Clutch M12 attachment bolts, clutch lever to gearbox 79 Nm Drive flange Attachment bolts 120 Nm Gearbox front cover Attachment bolts Sealant 23 Nm Loctite 574 Bearing cover Attachment bolts of output shaft bearing cover Sealant for output shaft bearing cover 46 Nm Loctite 574 Gearbox modulator Attachment bolts Bleeder 23 Nm 10 Nm Clutch unit Clutch unit attachment nut Clutch unit stud Bleed screw Compressed air connection 23 Nm 10 Nm 22 Nm 50 Nm Speed sensors Neutral switch 50 Nm 45 ≥ 5 Nm © 200435 1-3 TECHNICAL DATA AS Tronic AS Tronic 1-4 © 0 200435 DIAGNOSTICS AS Tronic Contents CONTENTS 1 Diagnostics Page 1. © Date FAULT-FINDING TABLE, AS TRONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 . . . . . 200435 1.1 Inleiding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 . . . . . 200435 1.2 Fault-finding table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 . . . . . 200435 200435 1 1 DIAGNOSTICS Contents AS Tronic 2 © 1 200435 DIAGNOSTICS AS Tronic Fault-finding table, AS Tronic 1. FAULT-FINDING TABLE, AS TRONIC 1.1 INLEIDING 1 If there is a fault in the system, it is usually detected by the electronic unit in the form of a fault code. This fault code can be read out using DAVIE. The fault-finding table contains possible causes of symptoms not detected by the electronic unit. © 200435 1-1 DIAGNOSTICS Fault-finding table, AS Tronic AS Tronic 1.2 FAULT-FINDING TABLE 1 Using DAVIE, the air pressure can be examined after the pressure regulator. The air pressure before the pressure regulator can be measured using a pressure gauge on the screw valve of the AS Tronic air reservoir. SYMPTOM: AIR SUPPLY PRESSURE TOO LOW Possible cause Remedy Air supply pressure too low due to: air leakage in air pipe from air supply unit to modulator pressure regulator Pressure regulator factory setting disrupted Check the following air connections: non-return valve at output 26 of the air supply unit pressure relief valve on transverse support in front of left front wheel both connections and valve on air reservoir of AS Tronic air connection of T-piece on modulator pressure regulator sealing ring between pressure regulator and modulator upper cover pressure regulator set screw seal (underside of pressure regulator under plastic cover) air lead-hrough sealing ring between modulator upper and lower covers air connection on clutch unit bleed screw, clutch unit Defective or incorrectly functioning pressure regulator on modulator - Replace pressure regulator SYMPTOM: AIR SUPPLY PRESSURE TOO HIGH Possible cause - Defective or incorrectly functioning pressure regulator on modulator Pressure regulator factory setting disrupted Remedy - Replace pressure regulator Check whether the pressure regulator set screw seal (underside of pressure regulator under plastic cover) is broken SYMPTOM: SYSTEM NOT AVAILABLE ONCE ENGINE STARTED Possible cause Remedy During the system self-test clutch conditions cannot be stored due to: jammed clutch plate on gearbox input shaft clutch valves in clutch unit mechanically locked in open or closed position Check whether clutch is released during self-test. Remove inspection cover from clutch and check whether clutch operating unit changes position during self-test If necessary replace the clutch unit If necessary remove the gearbox so as to check the clutch parts 1-2 © 200435 DIAGNOSTICS AS Tronic Fault-finding table, AS Tronic SYMPTOM: GEAR IS NOT ENGAGED AFTER BEING SWITCHED ON VIA OPERATING UNIT SELECTOR SWITCH Possible cause Remedy Signal of selected driving position from selector switch not received by gear lever unit Check whether the wire from the relevant selector switch driving position to the gear lever unit is interrupted. SYMPTOM: VEHICLE DRIVING DIRECTION DIFFERENT FROM THE SELECTED DRIVING DIRECTION AND THE INDICATION ON DIP Possible cause Remedy Incorrect software programmed in the modulator (from a 16 AS in a 12 AS or vice versa). Program new software that matches the vehicle configuration. © 200435 1-3 1 DIAGNOSTICS Fault-finding table, AS Tronic AS Tronic 1-4 © 1 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Contents CONTENTS 2 AS Tronic Page Date 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 . . . . . 200435 1.1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 . . . . . 200435 2. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Location of electrical components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Location of pneumatic components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 Pneumatic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 Gear selector matrixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 Overview drawing, gear-shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 Overview drawing, pressure regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 Overview drawing, clutch unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 . . . . . 2-1 . . . . . 2-3 . . . . . 2-5 . . . . . 2-7 . . . . . 2-8 . . . . . 2-12 . . . . 2-13 . . . . 2-14 . . . . 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 Mechanical gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 AS Tronic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 Operating unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 Gearbox modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 Clutch unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 . . . . . 3-1 . . . . . 3-8 . . . . . 3-10 . . . . 3-11 . . . . 3-12 . . . . 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 4. DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Mechanical gear change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 Transmission brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Operating unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 Gearbox modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 Clutch unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6 AS Tronic speed sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7 Pressure regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8 Pressure relief valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 . . . . . 4-1 . . . . . 4-7 . . . . . 4-9 . . . . . 4-14 . . . . 4-21 . . . . 4-26 . . . . 4-28 . . . . 4-30 . . . . 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 5. CONTROL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 Shift situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 Switching on ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 Neutral position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4 Shifting at standstill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 Engaged gear at standstill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6 Driving off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7 Shifting when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8 Manoeuvring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9 Switching off ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 . . . . . 5-1 . . . . . 5-3 . . . . . 5-5 . . . . . 5-6 . . . . . 5-7 . . . . . 5-8 . . . . . 5-13 . . . . 5-17 . . . . 5-20 . . . . 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 6. INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 Items requiring special attention when checking the system. . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 Connection points on the gearbox modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 Connection points on the operating unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4 Key to block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5 Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6 Inspection of electrical system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 Simulation of the vehicle speed signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.8 Checking vehicle speed signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 . . . . . 6-1 . . . . . 6-2 . . . . . 6-6 . . . . . 6-8 . . . . . 6-9 . . . . . 6-11 . . . . 6-14 . . . . 6-15 . . . . 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 200435 © 200435 1 2 AS TRONIC Contents AS Tronic 2 © 2 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Safety instructions 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Various oils and lubricants used on the vehicle may constitute a health hazard. If a ZF intarder is fitted, this also applies to the coolant. So avoid inhaling and direct contact. - When working on the air supply system, bear in mind that it may be pressurised. - When working on the clutch unit, pressure regulator and additional air reservoir of the AS Tronic gearbox, bear in mind that they may be pressurised. - When working on the AS Tronic gearbox, always put the vehicle's parking brake on. - Due to incorrect programming the actual driving direction of the vehicle may differ from the one selected and from the display on the DIP. Modulators should therefore always be programmed so that they match the vehicle configuration. © 200435 2 1-1 AS TRONIC Safety instructions AS Tronic 1-2 © 2 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic General 2. GENERAL 2.1 INTRODUCTION This system manual describes the layout, operation and inspection of the AS Tronic gearbox. 2 The AS Tronic gearbox is a fully automatic gearbox based on a conventional mechanical gearbox combined with an electropneumatic gear and clutch control system. The gearbox may have 12 or 16 gears. The AS Tronic gearbox automatically selects the gear that gives the most favourable engine speed for every vehicle speed. This means that every gear change is made at the most economical engine speed, so fuel consumption is not higher than necessary. The gearbox is also equipped with a fully automatic clutch operating unit. The clutch pedal is therefore no longer used. Use of a control unit allows the driver to drive the vehicle in both the semi-automatic and fully automatic positions. The operating unit facilitates driving in the semiautomatic gearbox mode, thanks to the clear gear-change pattern on the gear lever. In the fully automatic mode, shift control takes place by the electronic shift control in the gearbox. Vehicles with "fleet" software If the vehicle is fitted with "fleet" software only the fully automatic position is available and it is thus not possible to change gears manually. These vehicles also have a differerent shift strategy compared with the standard software, for example: lower drive-off gear at low vehicle weights earlier changing up when driving on level roads no kick-down function These vehicles can be recognised by the gear lever and other features. A is the standard version, B is the version with "fleet" software. © 200435 2-1 AS TRONIC General 2 The gear lever is only used for the following functions: selecting a lower drive-off gear than the one calculated. selecting reverse high (RH), standard reverse gear is reverse low (RL). in the case of a failure in which the semiautomatic position is activated and the driver therefore has to change gears manually. The electronic shift control is incorporated in the modulator. Every intended gear change is immediately checked by the modulator and, if necessary, ignored to prevent overloading of the engine and drive line. The instrument panel provides the driver with all necessary system information, for instance neutral position, gear currently engaged, clutch overloading, air supply and any system failures. The principal functions of the AS Tronic gearbox are: 1. automation of gearbox and clutch operation. 2. selection of the proper gear at the most economical engine speed. 3. engine and drive overload protection by continuously checking the selected gear. 4. prevention of mistakes when shifting up or down in difficult driving conditions. The driver can therefore pay more attention to traffic, which benefits road safety. 5. longer clutch life and minimum wear of the internal gearbox components thanks to electronically controlled gear synchronisation. 6. failure reduction by integrating the critical components in the gearbox. 2-2 AS Tronic MA S R N D A R N D B V300947 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic General 2.2 LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS MA S R N D E590 2 D955 B385 D954 F705 F533 © 200435 V300690 2-3 AS TRONIC General 2 AS Tronic Basic code Description Location D954 AS Tronic gearbox modulator On top of the gearbox against the clutch housing D955 AS Tronic gear lever unit Next to the driver’s seat in the operating unit E590 AS Tronic selector switch Next to the driver’s seat in the operating unit F705 AS Tronic speed sensor In the rear gearbox cover near the output shaft drive flange B385 AS Tronic clutch unit Bottom of gearbox on clutch side F533 Vehicle speed sensor In the rear gearbox cover near the output shaft drive flange, under the AS Tronic speed sensor 2-4 Note: © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic General 2.3 LOCATION OF PNEUMATIC COMPONENTS 2 3 2 4 1 11 5 10 6 7 8 9 V300796 © 200435 2-5 AS TRONIC General 2 AS Tronic Description Location Note: 1 Air supply non-return valve, gearbox Air supply unit, front right of the vehicle Connected to circuit 4, output 26 Only applicable to air suspension. 2 Air supply to air supply unit Extra air reservoir on chassis Central connection cross member behind gearbox 3 Air supply provision for gearbox Extra air reservoir on chassis Side connection cross member behind gearbox 4 Pressure regulator Left side of modulator, on top of gearbox 5 Gate selection engaging cylinder Integrated in modulator transversely to gearbox 6 Solenoid valve block, all gear changes Integrated in modulator 7 Splitter box engaging cylinder Integrated in modulator 8 Main box engaging cylinder Integrated in modulator 9 Range box engaging cylinder Integrated in modulator 10 Air supply provision for clutch unit Bottom of gearbox on clutch unit Connection 1 11 Pressure relief valve On transverse bracket in front of left front wheel Only applicable to air suspension. 2-6 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic General 2.4 PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM 21 62 4 0 2 12 23 2911 22 u u p p 23 1 64 1 25 24 26 3 19 2 4 D954 B385 12 13 2 5 11 10 9 8 7 p 15 16 18 17 Y14 Y15 Y16 Y17 14 u 6 Y1 Y2 K1 Y3 K2 Splitter Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 1/2 R 3/4 2/4R N 1/3 Gate Main Y8 H Y9 Y10 L Range V300795 Explanation of pneumatic diagram 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. © Air compressor Air supply unit Air supply non-return valve (only with air suspension) Air supply to circuit 4 Extra air supply (7 l) Pressure regulator Pressure sensor Air supply main valve Range box selector valves Main box selector valves Gate selection selector valves Splitter box selector valves Transmission brake clutch selector valve ‘Close clutch rapidly’ selector valve ‘Close clutch slowly’ selector valve ‘Open clutch rapidly’ selector valve ‘Open clutch slowly’ selector valve Clutch unit non-return valve Pressure relief valve (only with air suspension) 200435 2-7 AS TRONIC General AS Tronic 2.5 GEAR SELECTOR MATRIXES The gear-change diagrams show which gears are possible in a specific position of the main gearbox. 2 Note: The position of the main gearbox referred to in the gear-change diagrams and the pneumatic diagram relates to the gear-change position in the gearbox; these are not the gears, then. K1 12AS Y2 Y3 K2 1,2,7,8 5,6,11,12 1 3 Y6 Y5 Y4 R 2 3,4,9,10 H Y8 Y9 L V300916 2-8 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic General K1 16AS Y2 Y3 K2 3,4,11,12 2 2 7,8,15,16 R 4 Y6 Y5 Y4 1 Y7 3 1,2,9,10 5,6,13,14 H Y8 Y9 L V300917 p Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 16AS K1 K2 1/2 R 3/4 12AS K1 K2 2/3 Splitter Gate R/1 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 2/4/R N 1/3 H L 1/3 N R/2 H L Main u Y10 Range V300913 © 200435 2-9 AS TRONIC General AS Tronic The following gear selector matrixes show for each gearbox type the valves (Y10 to Y1) that must be activated in order to engage a particular gear. 2 12 AS 1930 TD N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 RL RH Y10 Central air supply ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Y9 Range box "high" ● ● ● ● ● ● Y8 Range box "low" Y7 position of main box 1/3 ● ● ● ● ● Y6 position of main box R/2 ● ● ● Y5 position of gate R/1 ● ● Y4 position of gate 2/3 Y3 position of splitter K1 Y2 position of splitter K2 Y1 transmission brake ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 12 AS 2330 TO N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 RL RH Y10 Central air supply ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Y9 Range box "high" ● ● ● ● ● ● Y8 Range box "low" Y7 position of main box 1/3 ● ● ● ● ● Y6 position of main box R/2 ● ● ● Y5 position of gate R/1 ● ● Y4 position of gate 2/3 Y3 position of splitter K1 Y2 position of splitter K2 Y1 transmission brake 2-10 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic General 16 AS 2230 TD N 1 2 Y10 Central air supply Y9 Range box "high" Y8 Range box "low" Y7 position of main box 2/R/4 ● Y6 position of main box 1/3 ● ● ● Y5 position of gate 1/2 Y4 position of gate 3/4 Y3 position of splitter K1 Y2 position of splitter K2 Y1 transmission brake 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 RL RH ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 5 6 ● ● ● ● 7 8 9 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 1 2 Y10 Central air supply Y9 Range box "high" Y8 Range box "low" Y7 position of main box 2/R/4 ● Y6 position of main box 1/3 ● ● ● Y5 position of gate 1/2 Y4 position of gate 3/4 Y3 position of splitter K1 Y2 position of splitter K2 Y1 transmission brake ● ● 3 4 ● ● 5 6 ● ● 8 ● ● 9 ● 2 ● ● ● ● 7 ● ● ● ● ● ● N 200435 4 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 16 AS 2630 TO © 3 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 RL RH ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 2-11 AS TRONIC General AS Tronic 2.6 OVERVIEW DRAWING, GEAR-SHIFT MECHANISM 10 9 8 7 6 4 5 3 16 2 1 2 12 AS Range - R/1 2/3 Splitter 16 AS Range R 1/2 3/4 Splitter 13 14 15 V300797 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 2-12 Gearbox modulator Solenoid valve block Gate selection selector cam Splitter box selector fork Main box selector shaft Gear 2/3 selector fork for 12 AS Gear 3/4 selector fork for 16 AS Selector and locking ring Gear R/1 selector fork for 12 AS Gear 1/2 selector fork for 16 AS Gear R selector fork for 16 AS Range box selector fork © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic General 2.7 OVERVIEW DRAWING, PRESSURE REGULATOR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Pressure regulator cover Upper pressure spring Ring Pressure piston Thrust sleeve Lower pressure spring Pressure spring retainer Pressure regulator housing Adjusting screw Bleed seal Bleed cover 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 V300697 © 200435 2-13 AS TRONIC General AS Tronic 2.8 OVERVIEW DRAWING, CLUTCH UNIT 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 V300675 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 2-14 Rear cover with integrated wire harness Seal Clutch unit housing with integrated solenoid valves and electronics Operating piston Spring Clutch unit cylinder Pressure pin © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic System description 3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 3.1 MECHANICAL GEARBOX The AS Tronic system is an automated selector system based on a conventional mechanical gearbox combined with an electropneumatic shift and clutch control system. The AS Tronic gearbox (4) is equipped with an automatically controlled, single, dry plate clutch (1). The gearbox modulator (3) consists of an electronic unit, various sensors, a pressure limiting valve (5) and the pneumatic shift control. Automatic engaging and disengaging of the clutch is controlled pneumatically by the clutch unit (2). 1 2 5 3 The gearbox consists of a main box with 3 or 4 gears and an integrated splitter box and range box. The splitter box and range box are synchronised. The main box is of the jaw-clutch engagement type. Synchronisation of the main box is regulated by the gearbox modulator. Synchronisation when changing up is regulated by the transmission brake in the gearbox. When changing down, the UPEC gearbox modulator sends an instruction to increase the engine speed temporarily. This ensures correct synchronisation when changing down. 2 kr. 4 4 V300660 Two auxiliary shafts provide a favourable power distribution of the input engine torque and reduce the mechanical load on the gear wheels. This construction leads to a compact, low-weight gearbox. The drawings below show gearboxes with 12 and 16 gears. © 200435 3-1 AS TRONIC System description AS Tronic 12 AS 1 3 4 10 9 6 7 2 3 2 1 A 2 B 5 R C 8 V300662 A. B. C. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 3-2 Splitter box (2 gears) Main box 3 gears, 1 reverse gear Range box (2 gears) Input shaft Transmission brake Lubricating oil pump Auxiliary shaft Auxiliary shaft Range box PTO-mounting transport cover Output shaft PTO prop shaft (if PTO fitted) Main shaft © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic System description 16 AS 1 3 4 10 9 6 7 2 4 3 2 A 2 B 5 1 R C 8 V300661 A. B. C. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. © Splitter box (2 gears) Main box 4 gears, 1 reverse gear Range box (2 gears) Input shaft Transmission brake Lubricating oil pump Auxiliary shaft Auxiliary shaft Range box PTO-mounting transport cover Output shaft PTO prop shaft (if PTO fitted) Main shaft 200435 3-3 AS TRONIC System description AS Tronic 12AS 2 3 1 2 V300720 The gears of the reverse gear on the auxiliary shafts (1 and 2) are not the same for the 12 AS and the 16 AS gearboxes (3). 16AS The 16 AS gearbox has a wider gear wheel, which drives both the reverse gear and the 1st gear on the main shaft. The 16 AS gearbox therefore also has different shift control for the reverse than the 12 AS gearbox. 3 1 2 V300719 A. Integrated splitter box This is a splitter box accommodated in the front gearbox housing. Using an additional set of gears, the auxiliary shafts of the main box can be driven by two different ratios. In this way, each gear in the main box can be engaged in a low or high ratio, i.e. split into two. In this way the number of gears of the main box is doubled. The splitter box has been synchronised so as to restrict the number of times the transmission brake is activated. 3-4 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic System description B. Main box The main box consists of three or four forward gears and one reverse gear. The main box is not synchronised; synchronisation is effected by the transmission brake and the electronic control in the modulator (combined with UPEC). The splitter box and range box, on the other hand, are synchronised. 2 C. Planetary range box This is a gearbox mounted onto the rear of the main gearbox, consisting of one planetary gear wheel set. Using this set of gears, all gears of the main box can be used once with the range box in a low ratio and once with the range box in a 1:1 ratio. In this way the number of gears of the main box is doubled. In popular terms, the number of gears in the main box is "stacked". This is how the term "stacking box" or range box arose. Type designation of AS Tronic gearbox Example of type designation 12 AS 2330 TO 12 AS 2330 2331 T O = = = = = = 12 gears automatic gear change maximum input engine torque version with intarder for truck applications Overdrive, D = Direct drive The diagrams alongside show the power distribution across the individual gear pairs for each gear. © 200435 3-5 AS TRONIC System description AS Tronic AS Tronic 12 AS By means of the splitter box, the three gears in the main box are multiplied by two, while the use of the range box multiplies this figure by two again, which results in 2x3x2 = 12 forward gears. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 R1 R2 V300663 3-6 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic System description AS Tronic 16 AS By means of the splitter box, the four gears in the main box are multiplied by two, while the use of the range box multiplies this figure by two again, which results in 2x4x2 = 16 forward gears. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 R1 R2 V300664 © 200435 3-7 AS TRONIC System description AS Tronic 3.2 AS TRONIC SYSTEM The AS Tronic system consists of the gearbox (1) and the components required for gearbox automation. The gearbox modulator (2) and the clutch unit (3) are integrated in the gearbox housing. 2 5 7A 4 ! ! 6 2 1 7 8 3 V300673 3-8 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic System description On the vehicle side, you will also find the operating unit (6) as well as the function and warning indicators via VIC (4) and DIP (5). The vehicle is also linked to other vehicle systems (e.g. UPEC, EBS, MTCO and ZF Intarder EST42) via CAN communication. This communication is necessary to enable the correct gear to be selected under all driving conditions. 2 Via the V-CAN the modulator (2) uses important information such as the accelerator pedal position (UPEC) and brake pedal position (EBS). The wheel speed sensors (EBS) provide the modulator with information as to whether the vehicle is driving straight ahead or rounding a corner. When rounding a corner, you normally should not shift down. © 200435 3-9 AS TRONIC System description AS Tronic 3.3 OPERATING UNIT The operating unit (2) is no longer mechanically connected to the gearbox. The operating unit (2) consists of the selector switch (3) and the gear lever unit (1). 2 The operating unit contains various position sensors that register the position of the gear lever. In this way the information relating to the correct gear is transmitted to the gearbox modulator via the internal electronics of the operating unit and the cab wiring. 3 1 2 V300726 3-10 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic System description 3.4 GEARBOX MODULATOR The gearbox modulator (3) consists of the gearbox control electronics, solenoid valves, engaging cylinders and various sensors. 4 1 5 3 2 The modulator controls the internal solenoid valves. The solenoid valves in turn control the internal air-pressure-controlled pistons (1, 2, 4 and 5), enabling the selector shafts to ultimately engage/disengage the correct gear. Engaging cylinder 1 engages the main box and the selector cylinder (2) ensures that the right gate is selected for the main box. The splitter box (GV) is operated by engaging cylinder 4. The splitter box (GP) is operated by engaging cylinder 5. 2 12 AS GV 2/3 1/R GP V300659 The adjacent drawings show gearboxes with 12 and 16 gears. 4 1 5 3 2 16 AS GV 3/4 2/1 R GP V300658 © 200435 3-11 AS TRONIC System description AS Tronic 3.5 CLUTCH UNIT The clutch unit (1) is attached to the integrated gearbox clutch housing. 2 1 4 2 The clutch is operated fully automatically by the electropneumatic clutch unit, which, in turn, is controlled by the electronics inside the modulator (5). The wiring harness (2) is permanently connected to the cover of the clutch unit (1) on the one hand, and to the gearbox modulator via a connector (4) on the other. In addition to the pneumatic operating piston, the clutch unit contains four electropneumatic valves to open or close the clutch slowly or rapidly. The moment of engaging and the position and stroke of the operating piston are processed by the internal travel sensor and the electronics and then transmitted to the gearbox modulator. 3 V300674 In this way the modulator can adjust the opening and closing of the clutch to the driving conditions. 4 5 2 3 ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG 8 1 9 V300718 A bleed screw (2) has been fitted to enable manual aerating and bleeding of the clutch unit (1). 1 2 3 V300730 3-12 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Description of components 4. DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS 4.1 MECHANICAL GEAR CHANGE The AS Tronic gearbox is equipped with a normal, mechanical operating system for shifting the selector shafts of the splitter box in the front section (8), the main box in the central section (9) and the range box in the rear section (10) of the gearbox housing. 5 2 2 By energising a certain combination of solenoid valves, the electronic unit of the modulator (5) will operate the engaging cylinders in such a way that any desired gear can be engaged. ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG 9 7 8 10 11 1 V300717 4 1 5 3 2 12 AS GV 2/3 1/R GP V300659 The integrated engaging cylinders (1, 2, 4 and 5) in the gearbox modulator (3) operate the selector shafts and selector forks. The main difference between the mechanical operation of the 12 AS and 16 AS gearboxes is the way in which the reverse gear is operated. 4 1 5 3 2 16 AS The 16 AS version has an additional selector fork for the reverse gear. The 12 AS gearbox uses the combined "1/R" selector fork for operating the reverse gear. An extra selector fork in the 16 AS gearbox means that an extra position of the selector shafts is needed in respect of the 12 AS gearbox. GV 3/4 2/1 R GP V300658 © 200435 4-1 AS TRONIC Description of components AS Tronic For instance, the pneumatic engaging cylinder for operating the splitter box (1) and range box (3) is a 2-position cylinder. 2 These engaging cylinders have only 2 extreme positions. The engaging cylinder for the gate selection and main box (2), however, is a 3-position engaging cylinder. These 3-position engaging cylinders also have a 3rd position, the centre position, in addition to the two extreme positions. 2 3 1 13 8 9 12 10 11 6 4 5 7 V300732 4-2 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Description of components Engaging 1st gear The selector shafts can be shifted alternately. The selector forks are not locked mechanically by the selector shafts and can therefore move freely relative to the selector shafts. As an example, the situation with a 16 AS gearbox is discussed. Depending on the 3 positions of the gate selection engaging cylinder (16), the selector cam (3) will also have 3 positions. If, for instance, the 1st gear is shifted, the selector cam (3) is pushed inwards by the gate selection cylinder (16). This means that the selector ring (7) can also be turned to the left (viewed from the rear of the selector shaft mechanism). A pin in the selector shaft (5) locks selector fork 8 with the selector shaft (5). Next, the main box engaging cylinder (14) will move the selector shaft (5) in the longitudinal direction to the rear of the gearbox. The gear wheel of the 1st gear is now connected to the main shaft. 10 9 8 7 6 2 4 5 12 AS Range - R/1 2/3 Splitter 16 AS Range R 1/2 3/4 Splitter 3 16 2 13 1 14 15 V300797 © 200435 4-3 AS TRONIC Description of components AS Tronic Selector and locking ring 3 1 7 2 2 5 4 6 When a different gate is selected, the gate selection engaging cylinder will take up a different position. The selector cam is connected to the gate selection selector shaft. The selector cam in turn drives the round bolt (3), so that the selector shaft of the main box (5) is rotated. V300801 The shape of the gearbox housing (7) prevents the selector and locking ring (2) from moving in the longitudinal direction of the gearbox housing (7). Since locking pin 4 is also fitted in the selector shaft (5), the selector and locking ring (2) will also rotate. In this way the locking pin (4) is as it were placed in the relevant selector fork. 4-4 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Description of components 6 12AS 5 3 2 1 2 8 4 9 V300842 The modulator can also move the selector shaft (5) in the longitudinal direction of the gearbox via the round bolt (3). The selector and locking ring (2) ensures that the correct selector fork (1 or 6) is locked with the selector shaft (5). Locking is performed by the locking pin (4) in the selector shaft and the recesses in the cam of the selector forks. If either of the two selector forks is selected, the non-selected selector fork will automatically be locked thanks to the shape of the selector and locking ring (2). It is thus never possible to engage 2 gears simultaneously. The same gearshift mechanism is used for the 12 AS and the 16 AS gearboxes, but the 16 AS gearbox has an additional selector fork (7) for the reverse gear. 7 16AS 6 5 3 1 2 8 4 9 V300843 Note: In later versions of the AS Tronic gearbox the selector shaft of the main box has been modified. The locking pin (8) is now placed "suspended" in the selector shaft (9). © 200435 4-5 AS TRONIC Description of components AS Tronic Reverse gear of 16 AS gearbox In the 12 AS version only the 2 extreme positions of the gate selection engaging cylinder (16) are used. In the 16 AS version this engaging cylinder uses a 3rd position, the centre position. This centre position enables the additional "R" selector fork to be operated. 2 If the gate selection engaging cylinder (16) is in the centre position, the selector cam (3) is also in the centre position. By activating a particular combination of solenoid valves (2), the internal electronics of the modulator will transmit the pneumatic command to the engaging cylinder of the main box (14) to shift towards the modulator front. Selector fork (9) of the reverse gear is now operated. As a result, the reverse gear is shifted. 10 9 8 7 6 4 5 12 AS Range - R/1 2/3 Splitter 16 AS Range R 1/2 3/4 Splitter 3 16 2 13 14 15 V300797 The cam of selector fork 8 of the 16 AS gearbox is narrower than that of the 12 AS version. This is necessary to position the cam of selector fork (9) centrally between selector forks (6 and 8). This explains the need for the centre position of the gate selection engaging cylinder. 4-6 1 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Description of components 4.2 TRANSMISSION BRAKE The transmission brake is located in the front cover (2), which is situated in the clutch housing. The transmission brake consists of a piston (4), multiple lamella transmission brake (5, 6) and the transmission brake cover (7). 2 5 9 10 8 7 6 4 3 1 2 The transmission brake is needed to shift the main box of the gearbox. The main box itself has no synchroniser. V300708 When changing up, you can brake the auxiliary shaft using the transmission brake. Because of a minor speed difference between the main shaft and auxiliary shaft, the gearbox modulator can make the gearbox change up to a higher gear. The transmission brake is actuated by a solenoid valve in the gearbox modulator. © 200435 4-7 AS TRONIC Description of components AS Tronic This valve actuates the piston (4) pneumatically via an air duct in the gearbox housing and the air duct (1) in the cover. 2 The adjustable air pressure will cause the piston (4) to move the lamellae (5, 6) against the clutch cover (7). The transmission brake cover (7) and the pressure plates (5) are locked in position relative to the gearbox housing by means of recesses and pins (12). 5 6 13 3 4 1 In this way the auxiliary shaft (13) can be braked, so that gears can be shifted. After a change of gear, the clutch of the transmission brake is no longer operated. The spring (10) and hollow pin (9) in the auxiliary shaft (13) force the piston back, so that the transmission brake is released. 11 9 A metal hit pin (11) serves to reduce wear of the lightweight-metal piston (4). 10 8 7 12 2 V300709 4-8 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Description of components 4.3 OPERATING UNIT Via the operating unit, the driver transmits information about the desired gear change to the AS Tronic gearbox. The gear lever (1) and selector switch (3) are integrated in the operating unit (2). Via the selector switch the signal for the driving direction is given, D or R. The selection of the driving situation (normal driving or manoeuvring) is also transmitted to the gearbox modulator by the selector switch. 2 3 1 2 V300726 The operating unit is made up of the following components: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Switch Selector switch and button Operating unit cover Connector Connector Gear lever with integrated position sensors and AS Tronic CAN system Mounting support for connectors Seal Mounting support for gear lever 1 2 3 The operating unit is no longer linked mechanically to the gearbox. The operating unit sends the control signals for the required gear and driving position via the internal electronics (6) and the AS Tronic CAN network to the gearbox modulator. 2 6 7 4 5 8 9 V300723 © 200435 4-9 AS TRONIC Description of components AS Tronic 9 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 2 1 V300733 After the modulator has received the signal specifying the required gear to be engaged via the internal CAN and the gear has actually been engaged, the current gear indication is displayed to the driver via the V-CAN and VIC/DIP. The position of the gear lever (2) is recognised by the position sensors (5, 7). The position sensors (5) for manual shifting up and down and the position sensors (7) for selecting the search function, fully automatic and semi-automatic mode record the gear lever movement effected by the driver. 4-10 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Description of components With every manual shifting movement, a thrust pin (3) with spring fitted in the gear lever arm (2) runs through a gear-change pattern in the cover of the gear lever unit. Changing up and down one gear is done via pattern 9. The spring underneath the thrust pin (3) need not be compressed very hard. To shift up or down two gears, the thrust pin (3) must abut against the higher shifting pattern (8). The spring must be compressed harder, which gives the driver a heavier feel. The driver feels as if he were operating the gear lever unit manually. 2 Semi-automatic mode Changing up or down manually (+ / -) puts the AS Tronic gearbox in semi-automatic mode. All movements are spring return movements, meaning that only the outward movement has to be made. The gear lever always returns to the centre position by spring action. Every time the engine is started, the AS Tronic gearbox will always start in fully automatic mode. To change the gearbox from fully automatic to semi-automatic mode, the gear lever need not be moved in the "M" direction first. The driver can shift directly in the "+, ++" or "-, --" direction. The internal electronics of the gear lever unit activate the DIP via the modulator. The "A" following the gear indication immediately changes to "M". This indicates that the semi-automatic mode has been selected. The following shifting positions are possible in semi-automatic mode: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Changing up two gears Changing up one gear Centre position Search function Changing down one gear Changing down two gears Fully automatic operation Semi-automatic operation 1 MA MA S S 2 4 3 5 6 8 7 R N D V300734 © 200435 4-11 AS TRONIC Description of components 2 AS Tronic Search function The "S" indicates the search function. The search function may be used if too high a gear has been selected via the semi-automatic mode. By activating the search function, the gearbox automatically returns to the optimal gear for the current driving conditions. So there is no need for various manual shifting movements to select the correct gear as quickly as possible. Selector switch The selector switch (2) is accommodated in the operating unit cover (3). The selector switch is a 5-position rotary switch. Every desired driving position transmits a voltage signal to the internal electronics of the gear lever unit (6). Via the 6-pin connector (5) the selector switch is directly linked to the gear lever unit (6). Via the 8-pin connector (4) and the vehicle wiring the internal electronics communicate with the gearbox modulator. 1 2 When the engine has been started, the AS Tronic gearbox will always start in fully automatic mode. However, the driving direction of the vehicle must be selected. The driver also has to select the driving situation, for instance driving off normally or manoeuvring. 3 2 6 4 5 7 8 9 V300723 4-12 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Description of components For this reason, the selector switch (6) has the following positions: MA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. S Neutral position Normal forward drive-off position Forward manoeuvring position Normal reverse drive-off position Reverse manoeuvring position 5 4 1 2 3 2 N D R R N D 6 V300735 Reversing lights Control of the reversing lights is not effected by a mechanical switch in the gearbox. They are controlled via the internal electronics in the gear lever unit. The gear lever unit directly activates the relay of the reversing lights without the gearbox modulator being involved. D955 E590 B385 G350 Reverse lights F705 D954 DAVIE A021 VIC D900 D899 CAN network V300736 © 200435 4-13 AS TRONIC Description of components AS Tronic 4.4 GEARBOX MODULATOR The gearbox modulator (2) is integrated in the gearbox housing (1) (to save space) and has all mechanical, electrical and pneumatic connections that are necessary for correct shifting of the gearbox. 2 2 1 V300698 4-14 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Description of components The gearbox modulator is to ensure that the gearbox shifts fast and correctly, depending on the current driving conditions. All functions that are necessary for selection and checking of the correct gear are controlled inside the gearbox modulator. The gearbox modulator contains the following components: - 2 the electronic unit (ECU) pneumatic solenoid valves and engaging cylinders travel sensors to determine the current position of all engaging cylinders sensors for checking the gearbox and modulator temperatures, rpm of input shaft and pressure sensor for the air supply to the pneumatic system Gearbox electronics The integrated gearbox electronics (9) are situated in the upper cover of the modulator (1). The electronics serve to actuate and control the entire automated gear selector system (gearbox, clutch, PTO), depending on the driving conditions (correct gear, fully automatic mode, operating condition of the vehicle). Items such as the solenoid valves in the solenoid valve block (2) are controlled via the internal connectors (6 and 8) and the PCB tracks. © 200435 4-15 AS TRONIC Description of components 7 AS Tronic 10 11 2 9 8 6 12 5 4 3 2 1 V300703 4-16 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Description of components Solenoid valves and engaging cylinders The gearbox control is actuated electropneumatically by 10 separate pneumatic solenoid valves in the solenoid valve block (2). One solenoid valve functions as the main cut-off valve for the air supply. A combination of 8 solenoid valves ensures that the engaging cylinders (13, 14, 15 and 16) are actuated. One solenoid valve actuates the clutch of the transmission brake via air duct 11. After gear shifting, the control pressure is switched off via the main solenoid valve. The solenoid valves (2) required for shifting the relevant gear are also immediately switched off after a gear change. When the gear is engaged the solenoid valves remain pneumatically bled. The locking device of the selector shafts locks the gearbox mechanically until the next gear-change is required. The 4 pneumatic engaging cylinders in the modulator are 2 or 3-position cylinders. The 2-position engaging cylinder is used to operate the splitter box engaging cylinder (15) and the range box engaging cylinder (13). 20 19 13 14 2 15 16 17 18 V300704 The 3-position engaging cylinder is used for the gate selection engaging cylinder (16) and the main box engaging cylinder (14). Besides two extreme positions, the 3-position engaging cylinder also has a controlled centre position. To check whether the engaging cylinders have shifted properly, travel sensors (3, 4, 5 and 18) are fitted on the engaging cylinders. The gearbox modulator contains the following travel sensors: - travel sensor S1, splitter box (3) travel sensor S2, main box (4) travel sensor S3, range box (5) travel sensor S4, gate selection (18) The signals from the travel sensors are constantly processed by the gearbox electronics to check the correct shifting of the engaging cylinders. © 200435 4-17 AS TRONIC Description of components AS Tronic Pressure sensor Pressure sensor S7 (10) in the modulator is connected directly to the reduced output of the pressure regulator (17) via a bore in the upper cover of the modulator. The electronic unit uses the signal from the pressure sensor (10) for checking and diagnostics. 10 11 2 V300844 The pressure sensor checks whether the reduced pressure of the air supply to the modulator (1) is not too low or too high. In either case the DIP gives a warning. Too low a pressure causes incomplete shifting or no shifting at all. Too high a pressure causes extra mechanical load on the entire selector system and all seals, which affects the service life. The reduced operating pressure is kept constant by the pressure regulator (see "Technical data"). 20 19 13 14 15 The pressure regulator (17) is fitted against the modulator housing and is also the external air connection for the pneumatic system in the modulator. A coarse filter to capture contamination from the air supply system is fitted in this external air connection. The purpose of this is to prevent the pneumatic system in the modulator from being damaged. 16 17 18 V300704 4-18 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Description of components Modulator connectors 2 Vehicle Transmission The modulator has two external connectors. The position of the connectors is imprinted on the modulator housing. V300729 The text "TRANSMISSION" is shown on the lefthand connector. This connection is meant for the internal components of the AS Tronic system, i.e. the AS Tronic speed sensor and the clutch unit. The text "VEHICLE" is shown on the right-hand connector. Via this connector the AS Tronic system communicates with the so-called vehicle side. This means: voltage supply and communication with the operating unit and other vehicle systems (e.g. UPEC, EBS, VIC/DIP, ZF INTARDER EST42 and MTCO). © 200435 4-19 AS TRONIC Description of components AS Tronic Temperature sensor Like the S6 input shaft speed sensor (20) the S8 temperature sensor (19) is integrated in the bottom of the modulator. The gearbox temperature is indirectly checked by measuring the gearbox oil temperature. 2 The temperature sensor is only used to check the electronics in the modulator. In this way the current gearbox operating temperature is stored in the electronic unit. Brief maximum temperatures are admissible (see "Technical data"). 20 13 19 14 15 16 17 18 V300704 Input shaft speed sensor To enable the input shaft speed to be measured, the input shaft is fitted with a sensor wheel (2). An S6 inductive speed sensor (1) is fitted in the modulator housing. This sensor is used to compare input shaft speed and engine speed. The modulator then knows in any circumstances whether the clutch is fully opened or closed. Slipping of the clutch is also checked. This is necessary to register whether the clutch is operated correctly and also to check the clutch for overloading. 3 1 2 Every time the engine is started, the clutch is opened by the clutch unit. The command for this checking phase originates from the gearbox modulator and is used to check the clutch plate (speed of input shaft) for slowing down when the clutch is opened. 4 V300803 If this is done correctly, the checking phase is completed. Only then can the gear be engaged and the vehicle can be driven off. 4-20 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Description of components 4.5 CLUTCH UNIT The clutch unit (1) is attached to the integrated gearbox clutch housing (8). 4 5 2 3 2 ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG 8 1 9 V300718 The clutch is operated fully automatically. The electropneumatic clutch unit (1) receives a command from the gearbox modulator (5) to open or close the clutch. 1 4 2 The clutch unit is linked to the gearbox modulator (5) via connector 4. The wiring harness (2) is integrated in the clutch unit (1) via a fixed connection (9) and therefore has no connector. 3 V300674 The clutch unit housing is made up of the front housing (6), where the operating piston (4) is located, and the rear housing (3), where the solenoid valves, clutch travel sensor and internal electronics are located. The rear housing (1) contains the fixed connection to the clutch unit wiring. © 200435 4-21 AS TRONIC Description of components 2 AS Tronic A special oblong shape in the seal (2) forms the bleed duct of the clutch solenoid valves when the clutch closes. In the rear housing (3) the pressurised air in the front clutch unit housing (6) (open clutch) is released via 2 bleed solenoid valves. The bleeding is carried out via the oblong shape in the seal (2), concave travel sensor, concave travel sensor core on operating piston (4) and the front of the clutch unit housing to the gearbox clutch housing. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 V300675 4-22 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic In addition to the pneumatic operating piston for operating the clutch lever, the housing (1) of the clutch unit incorporates the following components: - 2 solenoid valves for opening the clutch (3, 4) 2 solenoid valves for closing the clutch (6, 7) internal electronics (2) travel sensor S5 (5) flat cable (9) manual bleeding (8) central air supply connection point with integrated non-return valve (10) Description of components 2 1 9 8 10 2 Manoeuvring the vehicle and dosed driving off require accurate engagement of the clutch. Under particular driving conditions a very rapid clutch operation is required. In that case a variation in opening and closing times of the solenoid valves is possible. 76 5 4 3 V300676 The clutch is opened and closed by 4 solenoid valves in total. The 2 solenoid valves (Y15 and Y17) with a small air inlet/outlet opening regulate the slow closing and the slow opening of the clutch respectively. © 200435 4-23 AS TRONIC Description of components AS Tronic 2 2 1 3 Y14 Y16 Y17 Y15 4 5 7 6 V300802 Two redundant duty-cycle-controlled solenoid valves (Y14 and Y16) with a large air inlet/outlet opening arrange the rapid controlled closing and the rapid controlled opening of the clutch respectively. If no electrical energising takes place, the valves are closed pneumatically. In this way any position of the operating piston can be selected and held. 4-24 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Description of components The position of the operating piston (11) and hence the clutch position is recorded by the S5 travel sensor. The travel sensor consists of a fixed coil (3) and a core (2) which moves in a straight line and is attached to the operating piston (1). The gearbox modulator transmits a control signal to the travel sensor in the clutch unit. Due to the variable coil core position the self-induction of the coil will change and the signal will be distorted. The internal electronics in the clutch unit make the signal suitable for being returned to the gearbox modulator. In this way, the gearbox modulator is able to determine exactly the position of the clutch parts. 2 1 2 3 V300678 The time of engagement as well as the position and stroke of the operating piston are also measured by the travel sensor. In this way the modulator can adjust the opening and closing of the clutch to the driving conditions. Check when the engine is started Every time the engine is started, the clutch unit checks the current clutch engagement point (wear-dependent). This is measured by the travel sensor and the information is immediately made available to the gearbox modulator. As a result, the AS Tronic system is continuously informed about any wear of the clutch plate. Via connection 1 on the clutch unit housing, control pressure is supplied to the clutch unit to operate the clutch. The control pressure originates from the connection on the gearbox modulator but is passed on without being reduced. In the unlikely event of a leak in the air supply to the clutch unit, an internal non-return valve will ensure that if the clutch is open it is not suddenly closed without the gearbox modulator transmitting the relevant signal. A bleed screw has been fitted to enable manual bleeding of the clutch unit. Conclusion The clutch unit and clutch control are designed to ensure that particular failures cannot provoke an unwanted response from the clutch system. Redundant solenoid valves, position sensor and non-return valve ensure desired and safe opening and closing of the vehicle clutch. © 200435 4-25 AS TRONIC Description of components AS Tronic 4.6 AS TRONIC SPEED SENSOR The AS Tronic speed sensor is fitted in the gearbox rear cover. 2 The AS Tronic speed sensor is used by the gearbox modulator of the AS Tronic system to shift the gearbox correctly under all circumstances. ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG V300699 So the speed sensor of the MTCO (3) is not used for the shifting function. This is the tachosensor, with which all other gearbox types are fitted as standard. 6 5 Only if the AS Tronic speed sensor (5) is defective will the signal from the redundant speed sensor MTCO (3) be used to ensure that the gearbox changes all gears correctly. 4 Both sensors have an identical connector and operate in exactly the same manner. However, the supply voltage of both sensors is different. The synthetic connector can only be distinguished by its colour: - AS Tronic speed sensor = black, 24V supply voltage MTCO speed sensor = white, ~6.5/9.5V supply voltage 2 1 3 V300724 Note: The supply voltage of the AS Tronic speed sensor (5) is higher than that of the MTCO sensor (3). The connectors should therefore never be exchanged! 4-26 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Description of components The AS Tronic speed sensor likewise has two connections for outgoing signals. Only one connection sends the real-time speed signal to the gearbox modulator. The signal is transmitted as a square-wave signal generated by the internal Hall IC. 2 K100871 © 200435 4-27 AS TRONIC Description of components AS Tronic 4.7 PRESSURE REGULATOR 2 The pressure regulator (2) is integrated in the upper cover of the gearbox modulator (1). The pressure regulator is directly connected to the pressure sensor, the solenoid valve block and the engaging cylinders via air ducts in the upper cover of the modulator. 1 The pressure regulator regulates the system pressure of the air reservoir back to the constant operating pressure for the correct operation of all engaging cylinders (see "Technical data"). The pressure sensor continuously checks the reduced operating pressure of the modulator. 2 V300845 4-28 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic The pressure regulator is a normal pressure control valve. The pressure control valve is formed by the pressure piston (4) and thrust bush (5). A rubber sealing ring is located between the pressure piston (4) and the thrust bush (5). The springs (2 and 6) together make for an ‘equilibrium situation’. If the system pressure is higher than the set operating pressure, the pressure piston (4) will move up against the spring pressure of spring 2 and allow the gauge pressure to escape via the bleeder in the pressure regulator housing. Note: The set screw has been set and sealed in the factory. The set screw must not be rotated! Description of components 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 V300697 © 200435 4-29 AS TRONIC Description of components AS Tronic 4.8 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The pressure relief valve (1) is located on the transverse support in front of the left front wheel. 2 1 V300846 The pressure relief valve (6) is a simple pressure control valve connected to the same output of the air supply unit (2) as the air reservoir (4) in the AS Tronic gearbox. The pressure relief valve is in turn connected to the air reservoir of circuit 4. The ECAS system is one item that uses this. 2 3 6 1 4 5 6 V300800 The pressure relief valve is closed until a certain air pressure is reached. This means that when the air pressure is being built up by the air supply unit (2) on circuit 4 the AS Tronic system will automatically be filled first. Above a fixed set pressure value (see "Technical data") the pressure relief valve will open, so that the air reservoir on circuit 4 is also filled. This means that during filling the AS Tronic system is given priority above the other air consumers on circuit 4. 4-30 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Description of components 21 62 4 0 2 12 23 2911 22 u u p p 23 1 64 1 25 24 26 3 5 19 2 D954 B385 12 13 2 4 11 10 9 8 7 p 15 16 18 17 Y14 Y15 Y16 Y17 14 u 6 Y1 Y2 K1 Y3 K2 Splitter Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 1/2 R 3/4 2/4R N 1/3 Gate Main Y8 H Y9 Y10 L Range V300795 © 200435 4-31 AS TRONIC Description of components AS Tronic 4-32 © 2 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Control functions 5. CONTROL FUNCTIONS 5.1 SHIFT SITUATIONS The AS Tronic system automatically controls the various shift situations, for instance driving off, stopping, manoeuvring, gear shifting when driving and selecting the current gear. 2 5 7A 4 ! ! 6 2 1 7 8 3 V300673 © 200435 5-1 AS TRONIC Control functions AS Tronic The shift situations are recognised and recorded by unequivocal sensor signals and CAN communication systems. 2 For every shift situation specific conditions are programmed to enable that shift situation to be selected. Moreover, only one shift situation at a time can be active. The AS Tronic system continuously checks whether the conditions associated with a particular driving condition are still valid. However, if the new conditions are sufficiently different from the current shift situation, the modulator immediately switches to a different shift situation that better suits the new conditions. It is therefore impossible for the AS Tronic gearbox to identify two shift situations at once and carry out two shifts at the same time. The following shift situations can be identified by the modulator and if necessary shifted mechanically: - 5-2 switching on ignition. neutraal position shifting at standstill engaged gear at standstill driving off shifting when driving current gear when driving manoeuvring switching off ignition © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Control functions 5.2 SWITCHING ON IGNITION The 16 AS gearbox is used as an example in the description below. Switching on ignition When the ignition is switched on, the electronic unit of the modulator checks whether any errors, such as short-circuiting, interruption, etc., have been stored in the memory. 2 If there are no errors, the modulator checks whether the gearbox is mechanically in the neutral position. A check is then run to make sure that all signals from the fitted travel sensors are credible. The positions of all engaging cylinders are then stored in the modulator. The clutch is also bled and the maximum position of the closed clutch is also stored in the modulator’s memory. Conditions for storing the "ignition switched on" shift situation: modulator has received the "ignition switched on" signal (1010) gearbox and clutch checks have not yet been carried out. Storing travel sensor conditions The travel sensor conditions are stored as follows. The main selector valve is briefly actuated. As a result, the air pressure is admitted to the rest of the pneumatic system of the AS Tronic system via the air connection on the pressure regulator. Furthermore, the relevant solenoid valves in the modulator are actuated in such a way that the following gear changes are made by the gearbox: main box in neutral position gate selection in gate 3/4 splitter and range boxes both in the high position When the relevant gear changes have been made, the modulator stores these current positions of the engaging cylinders in the memory. Storing clutch conditions As soon as the ignition is switched on and the engine has started, the clutch is bled to check that it completely closes mechanically. This check is carried out by comparing the input shaft speed with the engine speed. The mechanical position is again stored in the modulator memory. © 200435 5-3 AS TRONIC Control functions AS Tronic Afterwards the clutch is opened fully. The check is carried out by measuring the input shaft speed. When the clutch is completely open, the shaft must come to a halt within a few seconds, since when the clutch is opened the transmission brake is briefly operated. 2 The clutch is now automatically slowly bled. As soon as the input shaft speed is established, the current clutch position is stored as the momentary engagement point. Every time the engine is started, the clutch engagement point is determined afresh. 5-4 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Control functions 5.3 NEUTRAL POSITION When the ignition is switched off, the gearbox is always shifted mechanically to the neutral position. The high range is also selected This is so as to protect the gearbox range box in the event of towing. The clutch is closed when it has been established via the travel and speed sensors that the gearbox is in the neutral position and the engine is running. 2 Conditions for identifying and carrying out the "neutral position" shift situation: gearbox and clutch checks have been carried out. Positions stored. the main box is mechanically in neutral. no shift command received via the operating unit. © 200435 5-5 AS TRONIC Control functions AS Tronic 5.4 SHIFTING AT STANDSTILL In general, during shifting at standstill the modulator instructs UPEC, via the V-CAN, to start operating on the no-load control. During standstill three types of gear-change are possible. 2 Shifting out of the neutral position When the gearbox is shifted out of the neutral position, the clutch is opened at the same time and the splitter box, range box and gate selection are shifted to the appropriate position. The input shaft is braked when the transmission brake is actuated automatically. When the input shaft speed drops below the engine speed, the gear-change can take place. Shifting from gear to gear If while stationary a gear other than the calculated drive-off gear is selected manually with the gear lever, the clutch is already open. Since the gearbox input and output shaft speeds are already zero (all shafts are stationary), a different gear can be engaged at once, without delay. Conditions for identifying and carrying out the "shifting at standstill" shift situation: Gearbox and clutch checks have been carried out. The positions of all selector shafts are stored in the modulator memory. The engine is idling and the engine speed has been identified. A shift command has been received via the operating unit and the internal CAN system. The speed of the gearbox output shaft and hence the speed of the vehicle must be less than V < 1.5 km/h. Shifting to the neutral position If a drive-off gear has already been engaged and the driver gives a signal via the operating unit for the neutral position to be engaged, the neutral position will be engaged at once, without delay. The clutch will then close as well. 5-6 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Control functions 5.5 ENGAGED GEAR AT STANDSTILL If the vehicle is stationary with a gear engaged, the AS Tronic system at that moment has no control over the UPEC engine management system. The fuel injection quantity is now determined solely by the UPEC no-load control. 2 Conditions for identifying and carrying out the "shifting at standstill" shift situation: gearbox and clutch checks have been carried out. The positions of the selector shafts are stored in the modulator memory. no shift command has been received via the operating unit and the internal CAN system. no speed signal from the output shaft speed sensor (standstill). the "idling" accelerator pedal signal has been received via the V-CAN and UPEC. the position of the accelerator pedal position sensor is smaller than the accelerator pedal position for recognising the "manoeuvring" shift situation. © 200435 5-7 AS TRONIC Control functions AS Tronic 5.6 DRIVING OFF 2 Every time the engine is started, the AS Tronic system selects the standard drive-off gear when the vehicle drives off in fully automatic mode. For the 12 AS gearbox this is the 2nd gear, for the 16 AS it is the 3rd gear. If necessary, the automatically selected drive-off gear can be changed manually by the driver. Vehicles with production date < 2004-21 (chassis number <0E644080): Using the gear lever, the 5th (12 AS) or 7th (16 AS) gear is the highest that can be selected as the drive-off gear. Vehicles with production date 2004-21 (chassis number 0E644080): Only a gear lower than the standard drive-off gear can be selected. When the vehicle drives off in fully automatic mode for the second time, its mass has already been calculated and the drive-off gear is calculated fully automatically and engaged. Note: If the vehicle is driving up an incline in too high a gear (fully laden), due to safety considerations the clutch control will ensure that it continues to move in the driving direction. If the accelerator pedal is depressed in a high position, the gearbox does not automatically change down to a lower gear. This should be avoided, since in this situation the clutch is put under too much strain. The accelerator pedal should therefore briefly be fully released, so that the modulator ensures that a lower gear is engaged via UPEC (accelerator pedal idling switch). 5-8 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Control functions Clutch control If the accelerator pedal is operated, the clutch starts to close rapidly up to a pre-set point. Beyond this point, the clutch closes in a controlled manner. The clutch is closed in a controlled manner until there is no longer a difference between the engine speed and the input shaft speed. The clutch continues to close until the signal from the travel sensor in the clutch unit indicates that the "clutch completely closed" point has been reached. 2 After this, the clutch unit is completely bled via the internal bleed solenoid valves so that no residual pressure remains. Depressing the accelerator pedal makes it possible to drive off comfortably in a variety of driving conditions (laden-empty, flat road, uphill or downhill) without causing any damage to the clutch. If the vehicle starts to roll in the opposite direction to the driving direction, the clutch control ensures that the engine does not stall when driving off. The figure below shows the control of all necessary changes while driving off with full load by way of an example. © 200435 5-9 AS TRONIC Control functions AS Tronic A 2 C B D E F t[S] 1 2 3 4 V300847 A. B. C. D. E. F. Accelerator pedal position signal Engine speed Current engine torque Gearbox input shaft speed Clutch travel Vehicle speed 1. 2. 3. 4. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 5-10 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Control functions Driving off basically consists of 4 phases. During the first phase (1), the "empty stroke" of the clutch is bridged. This phase, during which the clutch cannot yet transmit any engine torque, is bridged as quickly as possible. The first phase (1) is necessary so as to assure a rapid system reaction. 2 The accelerator pedal (A) is depressed while driving off. At the same time the modulator (via the V-CAN) limits the engine injection quantity in such a way that a properly controlled drive-off situation occurs. In phase 2 a clutch control is switched on; this controls the desired engine speed by variation in the clutch position (so also the driving torque that the clutch can transmit). The clutch starts to close in such a way that the input shaft speed (D) comes close to the engine speed (B). The desired engine speed is at that moment dependent on the engaged gear, the input shaft speed and the set idling engine speed. If the difference between engine speed and input shaft speed falls below a set value of 50 rpm, the third phase (3) is initiated. In the third phase (3) the clutch (E) is rapidly closed in a controlled manner, depending on the accelerator pedal position (A). When the clutch is approximately 90% closed, the fourth phase (4) is initiated. To prevent damage to the clutch caused by unnecessarily long opening and closing times, the clutch load is continuously calculated and checked. If necessary the clutch load is limited by the modulator. If overload is nevertheless detected, the driver is informed about this by the modulator via a message through the V-CAN and VIC/DIP. The driver can then manually select a lower gear. Note: In the event of clutch overload, the clutch is reopened when the accelerator pedal is released. If the accelerator pedal is operated despite all warnings, the system will automatically close the clutch rapidly without any fine adjustment. The engine torque will also be reduced. This prevents further loading of the clutch. If at that moment too high a gear has been manually engaged, this may result in the engine stalling! } © If the engine stalls due to the clutch overload protection system, it is not impossible that the vehicle could start rolling on an incline. The parking brake may then be used. 200435 5-11 AS TRONIC Control functions AS Tronic The fourth phase (4) comes into effect when the clutch is 100% closed. When the clutch is completely closed, a complete bleeding of the clutch unit ensues, so that no residual pressure remains in the clutch system. 2 Conditions for identifying and carrying out the "drive-off" shift situation: "engine running" signal. gearbox and clutch checks have been carried out. valid drive-off gear is currently engaged. no shift command has been received via the operating unit and the internal CAN system. accelerator pedal signal "idling" not received via the V-CAN and UPEC. signal from accelerator pedal position sensor greater than 70%. there is a difference in speed between engine and gearbox input shaft. 5-12 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Control functions 5.7 SHIFTING WHEN DRIVING A gear-change can be carried out when driving by the fully automatic mode programme or manually by the driver. Shifting proceeds in a number of steps, which are shown in the corresponding figures. The following steps are performed by the AS Tronic system so that changing up and down can be carried out correctly. 2 Shifting characteristics when changing up Shifting up proceeds in the following steps as shown in the figure below. A B C D E 3 t[S] 1 2 F G 4 5 6 7 8 V300848 A. B. C. D. E. F. G. © Engine speed Input shaft speed Clutch closed Clutch opened Gear engaged Gearbox neutral position Transmission brake 200435 5-13 AS TRONIC Control functions 2 AS Tronic 1∏ 2 During shifting up, the clutch is already opened partially so that it can be fully opened as rapidly as possible later on. At the same time, the engine torque is limited by reducing the injection quantity. 2 ∏ 4 The clutch is fully opened when the engine torque has been completely reduced. 3 ∏ 4 The modulator disengages the current gear. 4 The travel sensors indicate that the gearbox is in neutral position. 4 ∏ 5 To reduce the difference between the speeds of the main shaft and the main box gear wheels, the transmission brake is actuated by the modulator. The gear wheels in the main box are braked via the auxiliary shafts. 5 When the maximum permitted speed range is reached to enable changing-up to be carried out correctly, the transmission brake is switched off. 5 ∏ 6 The modulator engages the new gear. 6 ∏ 7 When the desired gear has been engaged, the clutch will be closed and the engine torque will be increased at the same time. 7 ∏ 8 When the clutch has fully closed, the new gear shift is completed and the system is ready for the next gear-change. Conditions for identifying and carrying out the "shifting when driving" shift situation: storing mechanical shift and clutch system closed. a shift command has been received via the operating unit and the internal CAN system. output shaft speed sensor signal, vehicle speed higher than 1.5 km/h. Shifting characteristics when changing down Shifting down proceeds in the following steps as shown in the figure below. 5-14 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Control functions A B C 2 D E F t[S] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 V300849 A. B. C. D. E. F. Engine speed Input shaft speed Clutch closed Clutch opened Gear engaged Gearbox neutral position 1 ∏ 2 During shifting down the clutch is already opened partially. At the same time, the engine torque is reduced by reducing the injection quantity. 2 ∏ 3 The clutch is fully opened rapidly when the engine torque has been reduced. 3 ∏ 4 The modulator disengages the current gear. 4 The travel sensors indicate that the gearbox is in neutral position. 4 ∏ 5 Next, the clutch is partially closed again. The temporary increase in the injection quantity causes, as it were, intermediate acceleration. The clutch speed and the gearbox input shaft speed increase until the input shaft speed virtually equals the speed of the gear to be engaged. 5 ∏ 6 When the speeds are virtually equal, the clutch opens fully. Next, the modulator engages the desired gear. © 200435 5-15 AS TRONIC Control functions AS Tronic Note: The gearbox is synchronised between points 3 and 6 during shifting down. 2 6 ∏ 7 If the travel sensors report that the gear has been shifted, the engine torque is increased again at the same time as the clutch closes. 7 When the clutch has fully closed, the new gear shift is completed and the system is again ready for the next gear-change. 5-16 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Control functions 5.8 MANOEUVRING If the forward or reverse manoeuvring position is engaged, the lowest gear will always be selected. If the driver depresses the accelerator pedal only lightly, the clutch will only be closed commensurately. 2 The AS Tronic system controls the activation of the so-called "engine speed during manoeuvring" of UPEC. If the accelerator pedal is depressed further, the clutch is closed further and the engine speed increases. The maximum engine speed during manoeuvring and with the accelerator pedal fully opened is about 1050-1100 rpm. In the manoeuvring position the gearbox will also not switch to a higher gear. As a result of the partially closed clutch, friction is produced on the clutch friction surfaces. The engine torque to be transmitted is controlled by the modulator in such a way that the vehicle’s road drag is overcome. This means that slip is continuously present. However, this does enable the driver to manoeuvre the vehicle accurately forward or backward with the accelerator pedal (based on feel). During manoeuvring, the clutch is actually operated by the accelerator pedal. Manoeuvring proceeds as shown in the figure below. © 200435 5-17 AS TRONIC Control functions AS Tronic A 2 C B D E F t[S] V300850 A. B. C. D. E. F. 5-18 Accelerator pedal signal Engine speed Current engine torque Input shaft speed Clutch travel Vehicle speed © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Control functions Conditions for identifying and carrying out the "manoeuvring" shift situation: - storing mechanical shift and clutch system closed. desired gear (gear selected by selector switch) corresponds with the available and allowed gears when manoeuvring. no idling signal received from the accelerator pedal sensor. position of accelerator pedal between approx. 4 and 70%. 2 Note: When the manoeuvring position is engaged, it is normally possible to drive off finely dosed (slipping clutch). If however the AS Tronic system ascertains that the clutch is overloaded, when the accelerator pedal is pressed the modulator independently sends the signal to close the clutch rapidly. This is so as to prevent any further clutch overload. } Due to an overloaded clutch the vehicle may unexpectedly drive off faster than normal when in the manoeuvring position. This may lead to dangerous situations. This control function may occur after very prolonged driving in the manoeuvring position. Under normal manoeuvring conditions this can never occur. When the vehicle is put in the neutral position via the selector switch, the drive line is interrupted. © 200435 5-19 AS TRONIC Control functions AS Tronic 5.9 SWITCHING OFF IGNITION 2 When the ignition is switched off, a check is run to find out whether the gearbox is mechanically in the neutral position and the clutch is closed. If not, the gearbox main box is forced to the neutral position by the modulator. The splitter box is shifted to position "K1". The range box is always shifted in the high range. This prevents mechanical damage to the range box when the vehicle is being towed at too high a speed with the ignition switched off (or AS Tronic system dead). Note: If for whatever reason the gearbox cannot be shifted to the neutral position when the ignition is switched off and while idling, the clutch remains open. When the ignition is switched off the "voltage after contact" supply voltage (1010) is automatically switched off only after several seconds via the internal electronics in the modulator, independently of the position of the operating unit. Switching off is only possible when the vehicle is standing still. Note: If the ignition is switched off during driving or if the supply voltage after contact (1010) is interrupted, the gearbox will not be shifted to the neutral position. The engaged gear remains engaged, the clutch remains closed. If the vehicle speed falls below 1.5 km/h, the clutch is opened and the neutral position is engaged. Conditions for identifying and carrying out the "switch off ignition" shift situation: power supply after contact (1010) must already have been switched off. vehicle must be stationary. 5-20 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Inspection and adjustment 6. INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT 6.1 ITEMS REQUIRING SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN CHECKING THE SYSTEM 1. Failures can easily be traced by making through-connections and/or carrying out measurements on the lead-through connector in the dashboard lead-through and unplugging the connector on the "TRANSMISSION" side of the gearbox modulator. 2. When a reading is specified in the inspection table, a through-connection must be made with the multimeter. If no reading is specified, a through-connection must be made. 3. Always turn the ignition off before removing or fitting a connector. 4. To avoid damage to the connectors, the measurements and through-connections must if possible be made at the rear of the connector. 5. Use a fuse-protected wire when making a through-connection. 6. Always check the power and earth connections first in the event of a fault. Also check that the various connectors make good contact (corrosion, etc.). 7. Variations in measurements may mean that measured values differ slightly from those specified. 2 5 W502002 © 200435 6-1 AS TRONIC Inspection and adjustment AS Tronic 6.2 CONNECTION POINTS ON THE GEARBOX MODULATOR 17 14 9 20 13 8 19 16 12 4 18 11 7 2 15 10 6 5 2 1 3 A 17 14 9 20 13 8 19 16 12 4 18 11 7 15 10 6 5 2 1 3 B V300798 6-2 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Inspection and adjustment Connector on "VEHICLE" side Connection point Wire no. Function A1 1234 Power supply after contact A2 3065 Input/output signal for diagnosis A3 3732 CAN-H signal, AS Tronic CAN network operating unit A4 1604 Power supply before contact A5 1604 Power supply before contact A6 3731 CAN-L signal, AS Tronic CAN network operating unit A7 - A8 3701X A9 - Not in use A10 - Not in use A11 5715 Operating unit "power supply after contact" output signal A12 3700X CAN-L signal, V-CAN A13 3700D CAN-L signal, V-CAN A14 3701D CAN-H signal, V-CAN A15 - A16 9079 Earth A17 9079 Earth A18 - Not in use A19 - Not in use A20 - Not in use 2 Not in use CAN-H signal, V-CAN Not in use Note: The wiring on the "TRANSMISSION" side of the gearbox modulator is a standard part of the AS Tronic gearbox. The wiring and connectors being fully insulated, no wire numbers are used. However, several measurements can be carried out by unplugging this connector. The connector on the AS Tronic speed sensor can also be unplugged for measurements. Use special tool (DAF no. 1453177) to remove the pins from the A and B connectors. © 200435 6-3 AS TRONIC Inspection and adjustment AS Tronic 9 17 8 20 12 16 2 18 15 7 6 10 11 V300804 6-4 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Inspection and adjustment Connector on "TRANSMISSION" side Connection point © Function B1 Not in use B2 Not in use B3 Not in use B4 Not in use B5 Not in use B6 AS Tronic speed sensor earth output signal B7 Output signal to clutch unit solenoid valve "Close clutch slowly" (Y15) B8 Output signal to clutch unit solenoid valve "Close clutch rapidly" (Y14) B9 Output signal to clutch unit solenoid valve "Open clutch slowly" (Y17) B10 Input signal, clutch unit travel sensor B11 Input signal, AS Tronic speed sensor B12 Output signal to clutch unit solenoid valve "Open clutch rapidly" (Y16) B13 Not in use B14 Not in use B15 Output signal, supply voltage to clutch unit travel sensor B16 Output signal, clutch unit earth B17 Output signal, clutch unit earth B18 AS Tronic speed sensor supply voltage output signal B19 Not in use B20 Output signal, clutch unit travel sensor earth 200435 2 6-5 AS TRONIC Inspection and adjustment AS Tronic 6.3 CONNECTION POINTS ON THE OPERATING UNIT 2 3 2 1 D 6 5 4 1 7 14 6 9 15 C 8 3 V300799 6-6 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Inspection and adjustment Connector C Connection point Wire no. C1 3731 C2 C3 Function CAN-L signal, AS Tronic CAN network to modulator Not in use 3732 CAN-H signal, AS Tronic CAN network to modulator C4 Not in use C5 Not in use 2 C6 1604 Power supply before contact C7 5715 Input signal, power supply after contact from modulator or fuse E350 C8 9080 Earth C9 5655 Output signal, activating reversing light relay C10 Not in use C11 Not in use C12 Not in use C13 Not in use C14 3739 External through-connection, AS Tronic CAN network final resistor C15 3739 External through-connection, AS Tronic CAN network final resistor Wire no. Function Connector D Connection point © D1 Input signal, selector switch "reverse manoeuvring position" D2 Input signal, selector switch "forward driving position" D3 Input signal, selector switch "reverse driving position" D4 Input signal, selector switch "forward manoeuvring position" D5 Input signal, selector switch "neutral position" D6 Earth D7 Not in use D8 Not in use D9 Not in use 200435 6-7 AS TRONIC Inspection and adjustment AS Tronic 6.4 KEY TO BLOCK DIAGRAM Basic code number 2 6-8 Description A021 Diagnostic socket (16-pin) B385 AS Tronic clutch unit C026 Reversing light, left C027 Reversing light, right D954 AS Tronic gearbox modulator D955 AS Tronic gear lever unit E016 Gearbox neutral position fuse E053 Fuse for diagnostic connector (16-pin) E301 Fuse for gearbox modulator E590 AS Tronic selector switch F705 Speed sensor G350 Microrelay, automatic gearbox reversing lights G426 Contact relay © 200435 5655 1217 D955 2 4 6 A3 A6 A11 A4 A5 A14 A13 10 A2 2 B8 B7 B9 B12 B17 B16 B20 B10 B15 ECU, AS TRONIC D954 A8 A12 B385 5 C14 C15 C8 C1 C3 C6 C7 5715 Clutch actuator with clutch position sensor Reverse crawl 3701D CAN-H E590 3 Drive crawl 3700D CAN-L 1 Connector 1010 E053 1 Sensor output speed F705 2 4 B11 B6 B18 G426 87 A16 A17 A1 + V300794 AS Tronic Drive mode switch Reverse 1 Neutral G350 Shift lever 4591 54 Ground D1 D3 D5 D2 D4 D6 C9 2 Drive Relay reverse lights Clutch engage quick 3 3739 3701X CAN-H Clutch engage slow 1 Clutch disengage slow 1 9080 CAN Network Clutch disengage quick CAN Network Ground Vehicle reverse lights Ground E301 Clutch sensor ground 1604 CAN-L 3731 3065 Clutch sensor signal E016 CAN-H 3732 3700X CAN-L AS Tronic diagnosis Signal 1000 Clutch sensor power supply 1229 Ground C026 C027 Power supply 200435 1234 © 9079 1010 AS TRONIC Inspection and adjustment 6.5 BLOCK DIAGRAM Block diagram V300794 applies to: version CF75/85, production date <2003-45 (chassis number <0E626381) version XF95, production date <2003-45 (chassis number <0E626381) 2 6-9 AS TRONIC Inspection and adjustment AS Tronic Block diagram V300886 applies to: version CF75/85, production date 2003-45 (chassis number 0E626381) version XF95, production date 2003-45 (chassis number 0E626381) V300886 F705 Sensor output speed 1 2 N B11 B6 B18 4 A16 A17 87 A1 + B8 B7 B9 B12 B17 B16 B20 B10 B15 B385 Clutch actuator with clutch position sensor E590 Drive mode switch ECU, AS TRONIC D954 A2 A8 A12 A3 A6 C14 C15 C8 C1 C3 D955 6 A4 A5 C7 C6 Shift lever 4 2 5 3 1 10 A021 2 4591 54 D1 D3 D5 D2 D4 D6 Reverse crawl 1010 G426 A14 A13 Reverse C9 Neutral 2 Drive 1380 G350 Drive crawl 1604 Relay reverse lights Ground 3701D CAN-H 3 3739 3700D CAN-L 1217 1 9080 3701X CAN-H Vehicle reverse lights CAN-L 3731 CAN-H 3732 Connector 1 Clutch engage quick 3700X CAN-L 1 Clutch engage slow CAN Network Clutch disengage slow CAN Network Clutch disengage quick E301 Ground E350 Ground 3065 E016 Clutch sensor ground 1000 Clutch sensor signal C026 C027 Clutch sensor power supply AS Tronic diagnosis E053 1229 1010 Signal 1010 Power supply Ground 1234 5655 6-10 9079 2 Modifications to CF75/85 and XF95, production date 2003-45 (chassis number 0E626381) The power supply after contact (1010) of the operating unit (D955) on connection point C7 is provided directly by fuse E350. As a result, wire 5715 has been removed and wire 1380 has been added. © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Inspection and adjustment 6.6 INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM There are two inspection tables: - Inspection table for signal and voltage measurements Inspection table for measuring resistance and activating components 2 Explanation of the inspection tables The inspection tables are divided into a number of columns. These columns may contain symbols and/or abbreviations. "MEASUREMENT" COLUMN Symbol/abbreviation Explanation V DC Measurement of DC voltage V AC Measurement of AC voltage A Current measurement Resistance measurement % Measurement of duty cycle Hz Frequency measurement "READINGS" COLUMN Symbol/abbreviation © 200435 Explanation * For the readings, see "Technical data". Open connection 6-11 AS TRONIC Inspection and adjustment AS Tronic INSPECTION TABLE FOR SIGNAL AND VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS 2 No. INSPECTION MEASUREMENT IGNITION + PIN - PIN READING Note: 1 Earth connection on gearbox modulator V DC ON A16 Battery earth < 0.5V Switch on as many consumers as possible 2 Earth connection on gearbox modulator V DC ON A17 Battery earth < 0.5V Switch on as many consumers as possible 3 Power supply after contact, modulator V DC ON A1 A17 22 - 28V Switch on as many consumers as possible 4 Power supply before contact, modulator V DC ON A4 A17 22 - 28V Switching on ignition 5 Power supply before contact, modulator V DC ON A5 A17 22 - 28V Switch on as many consumers as possible 6 Power supply after contact sent to gear lever unit (if fitted) by modulator V DC ON A11 A17 22 - 28V Switching on ignition 7 Earth, AS Tronic speed sensor F705, sent by modulator V DC ON B6 A17 0V Switch on as many consumers as possible 8 Power supply, AS Tronic speed sensor F705, sent by modulator V DC ON B18 A17 22 - 28V Switching on ignition 9 Power supply for clutch unit travel sensor V DC ON B15 A17 5V Switch on as many consumers as possible 10 Earth for clutch unit travel sensor V DC ON B20 A17 0V Switch on as many consumers as possible 11 Earth for clutch unit V DC ON B16 A17 0V Switch on as many consumers as possible 12 Earth for clutch unit V DC ON B17 A17 0V Switch on as many consumers as possible 13 Power supply before contact, gear lever unit D955 V DC ON C6 C8 22 - 28V Switch on as many consumers as possible 14 Power supply after contact, gear lever unit D955 from modulator or fuse E350 V DC ON C7 C8 22 - 28V Switch on as many consumers as possible 15 Earth, gear lever unit D955 V DC ON C8 Battery earth < 0.5V Switch on as many consumers as possible 16 Output signal to activate relay G350, reversing lights V DC ON C9 C8 22 - 28V Selector switch in "R" position 6-12 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Inspection and adjustment No. INSPECTION MEASUREMENT IGNITION + PIN - PIN READING Note: 17 Output signal of selector switch E590 "reverse manoeuvring position" V DC ON D1 C8 0V Selector switch in "RL" position (manoeuvring position) 18 Output signal of selector switch E590 "forward driving position" V DC ON D2 C8 0V Selector switch in "D" position 19 Output signal of selector switch E590 "reverse driving position" V DC ON D3 C8 0V Selector switch in "RH" position 20 Output signal of selector switch E590 "forward manoeuvring position" V DC ON D4 C8 0V Selector switch in "D" position (manoeuvring position) 21 Output signal of selector switch E590 "neutral position" V DC ON D5 C8 0V Selector switch in "N" position 22 Earth, selector switch E590 V DC ON D6 C8 0V In all positions of selector switch Note: INSPECTION TABLE FOR RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT AND ACTIVATION OF COMPONENTS 1. Switch the vehicle ignition off. 2. Remove the connector on the "TRANSMISSION" side of the gearbox modulator. © No. INSPECTION MEASUREMENT IGNITION + PIN - PIN READING 1 Solenoid valve (Y14) "Close clutch rapidly" OFF B8 B17 * 2 Solenoid valve (Y15) "Close clutch slowly" OFF B7 B16 * 3 Solenoid valve (Y16) "Open clutch rapidly" OFF B12 B17 * 4 Solenoid valve (Y17) "Open clutch slowly" OFF B9 B16 * 200435 6-13 2 AS TRONIC Inspection and adjustment AS Tronic 6.7 SIMULATION OF THE VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL The speed signal can be simulated with DELSI (DAF no. 0694941). DELSI must be connected to the speed sensor connector. 2 V300425 For connecting the DELSI to the speed sensor connector, it is necessary to make an adapter cable. The adapter cable must consist of the following wiring: Pin 1: speed sensor, supply Pin 2: speed sensor, earth Pin 3: speed sensor, "real-time" speed/distance signal Pin 4: not in use When the speed sensor connector is disconnected, an error is stored in the tachograph. This error can be deleted using DAVIE. 6-14 2 4 3 1 K100873 © 200435 AS TRONIC AS Tronic Inspection and adjustment 6.8 CHECKING VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL The vehicle speed signal can be checked in two ways. A. B. Using the duty-cycle function on the multimeter. By measuring the average voltage. 2 A. Duty cycle An accurate method is to measure the duty cycle. This measurement is carried out as follows: 1. Switch off the vehicle ignition and connect DELSI. 2. Connect the multimeter with one probe on the vehicle speed signal connection point, and the other probe on the earth terminal. 3. Select the duty-cycle function (%) on the multimeter and DC voltage operation. 4. Switch on the vehicle ignition and simulate a vehicle speed of 50 km/h using DELSI. 5. At this speed the reading should be 22%. 6. If the speed is increased the percent reading will rise and if the speed is decreased the reading will fall. B. Average voltage 1. Switch off the vehicle ignition and connect DELSI. 2. Connect the multimeter with one probe on the vehicle speed signal connection point, and the other probe on the earth terminal. 3. Select DC voltage operation on the multimeter. 4. Switch on the vehicle ignition and simulate the vehicle speed to 50 km/h with DELSI. 5. The multimeter will then give a reading of approx. 2V. 6. When the speed is increased or decreased, the reading will increase or decrease. © 200435 6-15 AS TRONIC Inspection and adjustment AS Tronic 6-16 © 2 200435 English Printed in the Netherlands DW23215603
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