PG Drives Technology I-DRIVE i36-45 User Manual

I-DRIVE CONTROLLER FAMILY
TECHNICAL MANUAL
SK76977-07

PG Drives Technology I-DRIVE i36-45 Specifications

General

Model	I-DRIVE i36-45
Category	Controller
Manufacturer	PG Drives Technology
Max Output Current	45A
Communication Interface	CANbus
Protection Features	Overcurrent, Overvoltage, Undervoltage, Overtemperature
Humidity Range	non-condensing

Summary

8 Status Indication

8.2 TruCharge Indicator

Explains how to read the TruCharge indicator based on its display.

8.3 Self-Help Guide

Provides troubleshooting steps based on the number of flashing bars.

11 Programming

1.4 Program Settings

3 Connections

3.1.1 Wiring Configuration i45 & i70

Provides a wiring diagram for i45 and i70 controllers.

3.1.2 Wiring Configuration i140 & i180

Shows the wiring diagram for i140 and i180 controllers.

3.2 Connectors & Connector Kits

3.2.1 Motor And Battery

Details battery and motor connector types for different i-Drive models.

3.3 Crimping

3.4 Wire Gauge and Types

3.5 Battery Connection

3.7 Auxiliary 1 Output

4 Tiller Interface

4.1 Throttle Potentiometer Configuration

Explains connecting and configuring the throttle potentiometer.

4.2 Speed Limiting Potentiometer / Belly Button Input

4.2.1 Speed Limiting Potentiometer Configuration

Explains two ways to connect a speed limiting potentiometer.

4.2.2 Belly Button Configuration

Details how to connect and configure the Belly Button safety feature.

4.5 Status Indicator

4.7 Reverse Switch / Auxiliary 3 Input / Reverse Direction Switch

4.7.1 Reverse Switch

Explains the reverse switch input for single-ended/unipolar throttles.

4.8 Auxiliary 2 Output

4.9 Auxiliary 3 Output

4.11 Inhibit 1 / Forward Direction Switch

4.11.1 Inhibit 1

Explains the purpose and programmable parameters of Inhibit 1.

4.12 Inhibit 2 / Tiller Switch

4.12.1 Inhibit 2

Explains the purpose and parameters of the Inhibit 2 input.

5 Drive Motors

5.1 Gradient Performance

Optimizes performance on gradients by minimizing roll-back/forward.

8 Mounting

8.1 Mounting the i-Drive

Provides general instructions for mounting the i-Drive unit.

10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (E.M.C.)

10.1 Emissions

Offers recommendations to minimize radio frequency emissions.

10.1.1 Motor Suppression

Details fitting suppression capacitors for motor EMI reduction.

11 Electro-Static Discharge (E.S.D.)

11.1 Electrical Masses

Discusses electrically conductive masses and charge build-up.

11.2 Prevention of Flashover

Details methods for preventing differential charge build-up and flashovers.

11.2.2 Electrical System to Chassis Paths

Explains providing ESD discharge paths between systems and chassis.

12 Production Tests

12.4 Operational Test

Tests basic controller functions like status indicator and brake operation.

1 Introduction

1.3 Parameters

Organizes programmable parameters into workable groups.

2 Speed Parameters

2.1 Forward Acceleration

Adjusts forward acceleration value based on slow/fast switch.

2.5 Max. Forward Speed

Sets the maximum forward speed based on slow/fast switch.

2.7 Max. Reverse Speed

Sets the maximum reverse speed based on slow/fast switch.

2.9 Speed Limit Pot. Enabled

2.4 Reverse Deceleration

4 Throttle Parameters

4.1 Throttle Type

4.2 Throttle Deadband

5 Battery Parameters

5.3 Battery Lockout Parameters

5.3.1 Battery Lockout Voltage

5.3.4 Battery Lockout Type

6 Inhibit Parameters

6.1 Inhibit 1 Debounce, Mode, Operation, Speed & Target

8 Motor Parameters

8.1 Current Limit

8.2 Boost Drive Current and Boost Drive Time

8.4 Current Foldback Temperature

8.5 Controlling a Machine on a Slope

8.5.1 Motor Compensation

8.5.2 Slope Factor

8.6 Set-up Procedure

9 Belly Button

11 Auxiliary Outputs

11.1 Auxiliary 1 Output Mode

11.3 Auxiliary 2 Output Mode

11.5 Auxiliary 3 Output Mode

12 Memory Functions

12.1 Diagnostic Logs

1 Introduction

1.1 Diagnostic Procedure

2 Warnings

1.2 Detecting A Trip Has Occurred

2.1 Driving Technique

2.2 Hazards

2 Trip Types And Possible Causes

2.1 Trip Type 1 – Low Battery Voltage

2.3 Trip Type 3 – Motor Wiring Trip

2.7 Trip Type 7 – Throttle Trip

2.8 Trip Type 8 – Possible Controller Fault

2.9 Trip Type 9 – Solenoid Brake Trip

2.10 Trip Type 10 – High Battery Voltage

4 Wiring

4.2 Connectors

5 Connections

5.3 Controller Connections

6 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

6.2 Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)

7 Production Tests

7.3 Operational Test

2.3 Safety Checks

2.5 Programming

2.7 Program Settings

2.9 General

2.10 Motor And Battery

2.15 Battery Connection

2.16 Belly Button Configuration

2.23 Production Tests

2.24 Introduction

2.25 Forward Acceleration

2.26 Forward Deceleration

2.31 Soft-Stop

2.35 Motor Compensation

2.37 Belly Button Time

1 Electrical Specifications