ADJUSTABLE FEATURES 
SX TRANSISTOR CONTROLS   Page 56  
 
February 2002 
 
FUNCTION 6   FW RATIO 
 (Push 6) 
 
This function sets the ratio between armature and field 
current when operating below the Field Weakening Start 
point. The setting represents the quantity of field current 
changed for each 1 amp of armature current changed. 
 
 Max 
Volts Fld Ref 
48 60 
72/80 55 
 
The ratio value (VAL) is the set value divided by 10 and 
rounded to the lowest whole number. 
 
Example : Setting of 45 = 45/10 = 4.5 = 4 VAL. 
 
I
FIELD
 = VAL ( I
MOTOR
 X .024 ) 
 
FUNCTION 7   MIN FIELD CURRENT 
  ( Push 7 ) 
 
This function allows the adjustment of the field weakening 
level in order to set the top speed of the motor. 
 
   Resolution 
Volts  Min  Max  Set  Per unit value 
48  0  60  51 to 255  .314 
72/80  0  55  51 to 255  .269 
 
MIN  I
F 
 = (VAL-51) X .314 (48 VOLT) 
 
Important Note: This function is used to optimize motor 
and control performance, and this setting will be 
determined by GE and OEM engineers at the time of 
vehicle development. This setting must not be changed by 
field personnel without the permission of the OEM. 
 
FUNCTION 8   MAX FIELD CURRENT 
  ( Push 8 ) 
 
This function allows for the adjustment of the maximum 
field current in order to obtain the maximum torque of the 
motor. 
   
    Resolution 
Volts  Min  Max  Set  Per unit value 
48  0  60  51 to 255  .314 
72/80  0  55  51 to 255  .269 
 
MAX  I
F 
 = (VAL-51) X .314 (48 VOLT) 
 
Important Note: This function is used to optimize motor 
and control performance, and this setting will be 
determined by GE and OEM engineers at the time of 
vehicle development. This setting must not be changed by 
field personnel without the permission of the OEM. 
 
FUNCTION 9   REGEN BRAKING C/L 
 (Push 9) 
 
This function allows for the adjustment of the Regen 
braking current limit. The higher the current, the shorter the 
stopping distance. 
   
    Resolution Example 
Volts  Min  Max  Set  Per unit value  If set at 20 
48  183A  597A  0 to 255  1.625+183  215 amp 
72/80  26A  440A  0 to 255  1.625   58 amps 
 
REGEN BRAKE I
A
 = (VAL X 1.625) + 183  48 VOLTS 
 
FUNCTION 10   FIELD CURRENT FOR REGEN  
  ( Push 10 ) 
 
This function allows for the adjustment of the field current 
to be used during the regen braking mode. 
 
    Resolution Example 
Volts  Min  Max  Set  Per unit value  If set at 71 
48  0  60  51 to 255  .314  6.28A 
72/80  0  55  51 to 255  .269 amps  5.38A 
 
Important Note: This function is used to optimize motor 
and control performance and this setting will be 
determined by GE and OEM engineers at the time of 
vehicle development. This setting must not be changed by 
field personnel without the permission of the OEM. 
 
FUNCTION 12   MAX ARMATURE PERCENT ON 
  ( Push 12 ) 
 
This function allows for the adjustment of the motor speed 
limit (maximum battery volts to the motor).  The dash 
display mode selection enables the speed limit as well as 
setting the level of speed limit. 
 
  Range        100% to 0% battery volts  
  Set          51 to 180  
  Resolution    0.78 % per set unit 
  Example       Setting of 71 = 84.4 % battery 
  volts 
 
FUNCTION 13   SPEED LIMIT 3 
  ( Push 13 ) 
 
The SL3 set speed limit is activated by the Truck 
Management Module 90,91 and also status code 99. See 
Section 5 for Truck Management Module details; 
Maintenance Speed Limit.