GE SX Series

DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
SX TRANSISTOR CONTROL Page 28
Revised May 2003
TRACTION
STATUS CODE
DESCRIPTION OF STATUS CAUSE OF STATUS INDICATION
-16
Battery voltage is too high or control
card is mis-adjusted.
This status code will be displayed when the battery
volts are greater than 2.4 volts per cell at initial key
switch on. See table below.
MEMORY RECALL
NO
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
Circuits valid
for
Traction
Controller
SYMPTOM
Control will not operate.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Incorrect control card adjustment
Check Function 15 for proper
adjustment for battery being used. See
Handset instructions for details. Adjust
to proper setting.
Battery over charged or incorrect
battery used.
· Check battery for proper open circuit
voltage per table at right. If voltage is
excessive, check battery charger for
proper output voltage.
Check “maximum” battery volts at P1
and NEG.
NEG
+
-
FU5
P1
NOMINAL
BATTERY
VOLTAGE
MAXIMUM
LIMIT VOLTS
AT 1.95 VDC
PER CELL
24
80
48
72
36
23.4
78.0
46.8
70.2
35.1
TRACTION
STATUS CODE
DESCRIPTION OF STATUS CAUSE OF STATUS INDICATION
-23
Motor field current is high on start up in
the reverse direction.
This status code will be displayed when the current
draw in the motor field is too high (greater than 1.1V)
at start up in the reverse direction.
MEMORY RECALL
NO
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGRAM
Circuits valid
for
Traction
Controller
SYMPTOM
Control will not operate.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Defective control.
· Replace controller unit.
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STATUS CODE