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ELECTRONIC • OLEODYNAMIC • INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENTS CONSTRUCTION Via Parma, 59 – 42028 – POVIGLIO (RE) – ITALY Tel +39 0522 960050 (r.a.) – Fax +39 0522 960259 e-mail: zapi@zapispa.it – web: www.zapispa.it User Manual ACE3 INVERTER...
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Under no circumstances will Zapi S.p.A. be held responsible to third parties for damage caused by the improper use of the present publication and of the device/devices described in it. Zapi spa reserves the right to make changes or improvements to its products at any time and without notice.
− Software downloadable via Serial link (internal connectors) or CANbus (external connector) − Diagnostic provided via CANbus using Zapi CanPc Tool − Rugged sealed housing and connectors meet IP65 environmental sealing standards for use in harsh environments The ACE-3 can be supplied in two different configurations:...
Digital control based upon a microcontroller Voltage: ....................36 - 48 - 80V Maximum current ACE3 36-48V: ..........600 A (RMS) for 2' Maximum current ACE3 80V:............. 450 A (RMS) for 2' 1 hour current rating ACE3 36-48V:............300 A (RMS) 1 hour current rating ACE3 80V: ............225 A (RMS)
3 SPECIFICATION FOR THE INPUT DEVICES FILLING UP THE INSTALLATION KIT The ACE3 inverter needs some external parts in order to work. The following devices complete the kit for the ACE3 installation. 3.1 Digital inputs ACE3 digital inputs work in the voltage range [-Batt; +Batt]. Related command devices (microswitches) must be connected to +B (typically to key voltage) or to –...
The signal range is from 0 to 10 V. 2) Connections A23 (PTHERM) is used for a motor thermal sensor. It can be digital (on/off sensor, normally closed) or analog. See also chapter 8.3 for more explanation. Page - 10/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
C = 80 pulses/rev D = 128 pulses/rev 3.4.1 Sin/Cos sensor / Hall sensors The ACE3 Premium provides a special interface to connect an absolute sin/cos sensor (PMAC) or Hall sensors (BLDC) for special applications that use brushless motor. For more details about sensor installation see also chapter 4.2.6 and 4.2.7.
For Safety reasons, we recommend the use of protected fuses in order to prevent the spread of fused particles should the fuse blow. Page - 12/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
They must be tightened on controller power posts with a Torque of 13-15 The ACE3 module should only be connected to a traction battery. Do not use converters outputs or power supplies. For special applications please contact the nearest Zapi Service Centre.
Wrong Layout: Can Bus Power cables Module Module Module The red lines are can wires. The black boxes are different modules, for example traction controller, pump controller and display connected by canbus. Page - 14/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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(higher diameter means lower impedance), so in this last example the cable between the minus of the Battery and the common ground point (pointed by the arrow in the image) must be dimensioned taking into AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 15/92...
“description of the connectors”. 4.2.5 Connection of the encoder 1) ACE3 card is fit for different types of encoder. To control AC motor with Zapi inverter, it is necessary to install an incremental encoder with 2 phases shifted of 90°. The encoder power supply can be +5 or +12 V. It can have different electronic output.
It is necessary to specify in the order the type of sensorr used, in terms of power supply, electronic output and n° of pulses for revolution, because the logic unit and the software must be set in the correct way by Zapi. AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual...
4.3 Protection and safety features 4.3.1 Protection features The ACE3 is protected against some controller injuries and malfunctions: Battery polarity inversion It is necessary to fit a MAIN CONTACTOR to protect the inverter against reverse battery polarity and for safety reasons.
ZAPI is always available to cooperate with the customer in order to evaluate installation and connection solutions. Furthermore, ZAPI is available to develop new SW or HW solutions to improve the safety of the machine, according to customer requirements. Machine manufacturer holds the responsibility for the truck safety features and related approval.
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So it is strongly suggested to connect to truck frame all the parts of the truck which can be touched by the operator, who is most of the time the source of ESD. AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 21/92...
If it is necessary to use two or more control units (traction + lift. for ex.), they must belong to the ZAPIMOS family. During battery charge, disconnect ASYNCHRONOUS from the battery. Page - 22/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
High efficiency of motor and battery due to high frequency commutations. Double microcontroller for safety functions Self diagnosis, the faults can be displayed through the console or Zapi’s MDI/Display. Modification of parameters through the programming console. Internal hour-meter with values that can be displayed on the console.
Diagnosis is provided in two ways. The digital console can be used, which gives a detailed information about the failure; the failure code is also sent on the Can- Bus. Page - 24/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
6 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONNECTORS 6.1 Connectors of ACE3 STANDARD - Traction configuration 6.1.1 CNA external connector Connected to the power supply through a microswitch (CH) with a 10 A fuse in series. PPOT Potentiometer positive: 12 V / 5 V output; keep load >...
FLASH It must be connected to B7 for the Flash memory programming. 6.2 Connectors of the ACE3 STANDARD - Pump configuration 6.2.1 CNA external connector Connected to the power supply through a microswitch (CH) with a 10 A fuse in series.
FLASH It must be connected to B7 for the Flash memory programming. 6.3 Connectors of ACE3 PREMIUM - Traction configuration 6.3.1 CNA external connector Connected to the power supply through a microswitch (CH) with a 10 A fuse in series.
If it is connected with B21 (CAN H2) it introduces the 120 Ohm termination resistance between CAN-L2 and CAN-H2. BACKING BW Inching function, backward direction input: it must to be connected to the inching backward microswitch. It is Page - 28/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
FLASH It must be connected to B7 for the Flash memory programming. 6.4 Connectors of the ACE3 PREMIUM - Pump configuration 6.4.1 CNA external connector Connected to the power supply through a microswitch (CH) with a 10 A fuse in series.
Hall sensor 1 input; it is active LOW. Using a special HW configuration it is possible to use it for SIN signal of a SIN/COS sensor. PSENS Hall sensors or SIN/COS sensor positive supply 12 V / Page - 30/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
Negative console power supply. Positive console power supply. FLASH It must be connected to B8 for the Flash memory programming. FLASH It must be connected to B7 for the Flash memory programming. AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 31/92...
View of the power bars: -BATT Negative of the battery. +BATT Positive of the battery. U; V; W Connection bars of the three motor phases; follow this sequence and the indication on the motor. Page - 32/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
To access and adjust all parameters it is necessary to use the Zapi console. Since the ACE3 has no external serial connector, the Zapi console has to be connected through a remote module, like a Zapi tiller card of a Zapi display. This module has to be connected to the same Canbus line of the inverter.
' ' ' ' % ' CONFIG MENU 15) SET OPTIONS Menu appears. SET OPTIONS 16) Press OUT again. Display now show the ' ' ' ' % ' Opening Zapi Menu. AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 39/92...
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KTY 84-130 PTC (positive thermal coefficient resistance). OPTION#2: an analogue motor thermal sensor is connected to A23. The temperature sensor is a KTY 83-130 PTC (positive thermal coefficient resistance). Page - 40/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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16) DISPLAY TYPE This parameter decides wich display is connected to the inverter. 0: No Display 1: MDI PRC connected 2: ECO DISPLAY connected 3: SMART DISPLAY connected 4: MDI CAN connected AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 41/92...
"Program Vacc" function (see chapter 9.4). This procedure must be carried out only if the "A10 Function" option is programmed as "BRAKE". Page - 42/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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14) THROTTLE X3 MAP This parameter changes the characteristic of the accelerator input curve. (see chapter 9.4) 15) THROTTLE Y3 MAP This parameter changes the characteristic of the accelerator input curve. (see chapter 9.4) AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 43/92...
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The contactor will be closed with 70% of battery voltage applied to the coil and then the voltage will be kept at the same value. Example 3 MAIN CONT VOLTAGE = 70% Page - 44/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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This parameter is expressed in percentage of battery voltage. 28) PWM EV2 (Only for PREMUIM version) 0 to 100. This parameter defines the PWM value applied on the EV2. This parameter is expressed in percentage of battery voltage. AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 45/92...
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This parameter is expressed in percentage of battery voltage. 31) PWM EV5 (Only for PREMUIM version) 0 to 100. This parameter defines the PWM value applied on the EV5. This parameter is expressed in percentage of battery voltage. Page - 46/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
ON. The parameter sets the time needed to speed up the traction motor from 0Hz to 100Hz. 2) DEC. TORQUE DEL. Seconds. It determines the acceleration ramp when torque control is set to AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 47/92...
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14) EPS STEER CUTBACK Seconds. It controls the deceleration ramp when a steer cutback is applied. The parameter sets the time needed to decelerate the traction motor from 100Hz to 0Hz. Page - 48/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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ON/OFF valve. 27) EVP OPEN DELAY Seconds. It determines the acceleration ramp on EVP. The parameter sets the time needed to increase the current to the maximum possible value. AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 49/92...
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(*) The acceleration time shown is the time from 0 Hz to 100 Hz. This is the ideal ramp calculated by the software; the real ramp could change as a function of motor control parameter setting and, obviously, as a function of the load. Page - 50/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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10) 5THSPEED COARSE (Only for PREMIUM version) It determines the pump maximum speed when 5TH switch is closed. 11) HYD SPEED COARSE It determines the pump maximum speed when an hydraulic steering function AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 51/92...
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The parameter sets the time needed to decrease the current from the maximum possible value to zero. PARAMETER UNIT MIN VALUE MAX VALUE RESOLUTION ACC. TORQUE DEL. Sec. DEC. TORQUE DEL. Sec. ACCELERATION DELAY Sec. Page - 52/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
8.2.4 Zapi menu “SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS” functions list Note: the below set-up description is for skilled persons only: if you aren’t, please keep your hands off. To enter this Zapi hidden menu a special procedure is AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual...
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Ask for this procedure, directly to a Zapi technician. In the SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS functions list, there are factory adjusted parameters only. 1) ADJUSTMENT #01 (Factory adjusted). % value. This is the Gain of the first Current Sensing Amplifier of traction motor.
10) IQ IMAX LIMIT Ampere value. Root Mean Square maximum value of the current in q axle according to parameters set. 11) MOT. POWER WATT Watt value. Estimated power supplies to the motor. AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 55/92...
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GND), the H&S request is not active. 21) A13/CUTBACK SWITCH ON/OFF. This is the level of the digital input A13: ON +VB = When it is closed to a battery (key) voltage (or not connected Page - 56/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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30) B10/POT 4 (Only for PREMIUM version) Volt value. This is the level of the analog input B10. 31) B3/POT 5 (Only for PREMIUM version) Volt value. This is the level of the analog input B3. AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 57/92...
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7) CURRENT RMS Ampere value. Root Mean Square value of the line current in the motor. 8) ID FILTERED RMS Ampere value. Root Mean Square value of the current in d axle. Page - 58/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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ON/OFF. This is the level of the digital input A5 for the Lower: - ON +VB = When it is closed to a battery (key) voltage the DESCENT request is active. AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 59/92...
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Left Hand Side of the Console Display and the value in percentage is shown on the Right Hand Side. 29) A10/POT#2 Volt value. This is the level of the analog input A10. Page - 60/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
8.3 Sequence for Ac Inverter Traction setting When the "Key Switch" is closed, if no alarms or errors are present, the Console Display will be showing the Standard Zapi Opening Display. If the controller is not configured to your requirements, follow the sequence detailed on Chapter 9.2.
8.4 Sequence for Ac Inverter Pump setting When the "Key Switch" is closed, if no alarms or errors are present, the Console Display will be showing the Standard Zapi Opening Display. If the controller is not configured to your requirements, follow the sequence detailed on Chapter 9.2.
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HYDRO function is requested). 14) Set “HYDRO TIME” (time delay before pump stops when an hydraulic steering function request is switched off). 15) Set “SET TEMPERATURE”, setting the motor thermal sensor type used. AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 63/92...
10) You can see the items that are being stored READING … whilst the SAVE routine is happening. ACCEL. DELAY (ECC.) MAIN MENU 11) When finished, the Console shows: SAVE PARAM Page - 64/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
12) Press OUT to return to the Opening Zapi ' ' ' ' % ' Display. 9.2 Description of Console “RESTORE” function The RESTORE PARAM function allows transfer of the Console’s stored data into the memory of the inverter. This is achieved in a fast and easy way using the method previously used with the SAVE PARAM.
ACCELER. DELAY happening. MAIN MENU 13) When finished the Console displays: RESTORE PARAM. 14) Press OUT to return to the Opening Zapi ' ' ' ' % ' Display. 9.3 Description of Console “PROGRAM VACC” function This enables adjustment of the minimum and maximum useful signal level, in either direction.
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14) Press ENTER for yes, or OUT for NO. ' % ' MAIN MENU 15) When finished, the Console shows: PROGRAM VACC 16) Press OUT again to return to the Opening Zapi ' ' ' ' % ' Menu. AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual...
From the X3 point up to the MAX VACC point, the slope of the relationship between the truck speed and the accelerator position is different to match to match the full speed in the truck with the MAX VACC voltage in the accelerator position. Page - 68/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
5) The charge is updated dynamically according to the Ah taken from battery. 6) Thresholds value can be changed with parameters Bat. Max. Adj. and Bat. Min.Adj. With these two settings are used to adapt the Battery Charge detection to your specific battery AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 69/92...
- When this alarm occurred the first time. - How many hours are elapsed from the first occurrence to now. - How many times it has occurred in said period. Page - 70/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
Display. ' % ' 9.7 Faults diagnostic system The fault diagnostic system of ACE3 controller is divided into 2 main groups of faults: ALARMS: these are the faults which open the power section, which means the power bridge is opened and, when possible, the LC is opened and EB is applied.
Start-up than expected Traction/Pump, valves Request stopped MC is not closed, Valves or Short circuit on the power EB is applied, Traction/Pump Power mos shorted Start-up mosfets Traction/Pump, valves Request stopped Page - 72/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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Traction/Pump reading valves stopped Request Problem in the MC is opened, EB is Start-up, Valves or No CAN msg. 09 communication with applied, Traction/Pump, stand-by, Traction/Pump supervisor valves stopped running Request AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 73/92...
20% of the nominal battery voltage, an alarm is signaled; the main contactor is not closed. Troubleshooting: There is an external load in parallel to capacitor bank, which sinks Page - 74/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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If the problem occurs after closing the LC (the LC closed and then opens back again), check: Motor connections If motor phases windings/cables have leakages towards truck frame If no problem are found on the motors, the problem is inside the AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 75/92...
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If no voltage transient is detected on the +B line and the alarm is present every time the key is switched ON, the failure is probably in the controller hardware, so it is necessary to replace the logic board. Page - 76/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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The driver of the main contactor coil is shorted. Troubleshooting: Check if there is a short or a low impedance pull-down between NLC (CNA#16) and –BATT. The driver circuit is damaged in the logic board, which has to be AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 77/92...
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The MC coil driver is not able to drive the load. The device itself or its driving circuit is damaged. Troubleshooting: This type of fault is not related to external components; replace the ACE3 logic board. 16) MC COIL SHORTED...
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“dirty”. This alarm inhibit the machine operations. Troubleshooting: Try to switch the key off and then on, if the alarm is still present replace the ACE3 logic board. AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 79/92...
26) FIELD ORIENT KO Cause: The error between Id set point and Id estimated is out of range. Troubleshooting: Ask the assistance of a Zapi technician to do the correct adjustment motor of the parameters 9.10 Microcontroller Slave alarms overview Machine...
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Troubleshooting of fault displayed during motor driving - If the alarm happens during release braking, check line contactor contact, battery power cable connection. 7) CTRAP THRESHOLD Cause: AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 81/92...
Cont. Driv. Ev 08 EV3 stopped EV3 On to close request Driver of EV4 is open, not able Valve EV4 Cont. Driv. Ev 10 EV4 stopped EV4 On to close request Page - 82/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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The controller has reached the reduces the max Start-up, stand- TH Protection thermal cutback temperature of current linearly from by, running 85°C when the current is I Imax (85°C) down to 0A (105°C) AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 83/92...
This type of fault is not related to external components, so, when it is present it is necessary to replace the ACE logic board. 3) EB DRIV. OPEN/ EB DRIV. OPEN 04 Page - 84/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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One or more on/off valve drivers is not able to drive the load (cannot close). Troubleshooting: The device or its driving circuit is damaged, replace the controller. 9) DRV. SHOR. EV Cause: - The EV driver is shorted. AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 85/92...
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The traction rotor is stuck or the encoder signal is not correctly received by the controller. Troubleshooting: Please check if the sign of FREQUENCY and ENCODER on the tester menu are the same and different than zero during a traction request. 15) TORQUE PROFILE Page - 86/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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A failure in the logic is possible too. So, when you have verified the travel demand switches are fine working and the wiring is right, it is necessary to replace the ACE3 logic board. 20) TILLER OPEN Cause: AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 87/92...
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If the sensor is OK, improve the cooling of the motor. If the warning is present when the motor is cool, then the problem is inside the controller. 26) SENS MOT TEMP KO Cause: Page - 88/92 AFFZP0BA - ACE3 - User Manual...
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27) IQ MISMATCHED Cause: The error between Iq set point and Iq estimated is out of range. Troubleshooting: Ask the assistance of a Zapi technician to do the correct adjustment of the motor parameters 28) POWER MISMATCH Cause: The error between Power set point and Power estimated is out of range.
Troubleshooting: Ask the assistance of a Zapi technician to do the correct adjustment procedure of the current gain parameters. 9.14 Microcontroller warnings overview (Slave) Machine status Error Restart Description Effect When the Code procedure test is done Traction/ Start-up,...
SW 200 80 V Single Pole Contactor C29532 SW 200 48 V Single Pole Contactor C12531 Connector Ampseal 23 pins Female C12591 Connettore ampseal 23 pins Female Only Premium blue version AFFZP0BA – ACE3 - User Manual Page - 91/92...
The installation of this electronic controller should be made according to the diagrams included in this Manual. Any variations or special requirements should be made after consulting a Zapi Agent. The supplier is not responsible for any problem that arises from wiring methods that differ from information included in this Manual.