PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex User Manual

Replacing and Setting the Switch (222) and the
potentiometer (232)
Fig. 19
Tool [6]
Cable colour
black
Cable colour
white
red
blue
red
blue
g
reen
green
Tool [7]
5 V
24 Instructions on Design, Operation, Maintenance and Inspection
2.2 Fitting the potentiometer (232) again
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heck whether the steering gear is in mid-position.
Fit an O ring (232.1) to the potentiometer (232).
Place the deep groove of the potentiometer (232) drive on the carrier (230).
Note:
The slider of the potentiometer (232) being spring-loaded, it will return to its initial position when
disassembled.
Therefore, check whether the potentiometer (232) can be turned through 50
°
minimum to either
si
de when the steering gear is in mid-position.
Fasten the potentiometer (232) along with the spacing sleeves (233), the screening plate (234)
and the cap screws (235).
Tightening torque: 2.8 Nm
Check:
The installed position of the potentiometer (232) must be identical with the position as marked
during disassembly.
2.3 Setting the potentiometer (232)
Attention:
A maximum value of 6 V must not be exceeded for otherwise the potentiometer (232) would be
destroyed.
The tumbler switch of the Servotronictest tester (tool [7]) must not be switched to speedo position
as otherwise the potentiometer would be destroyed.
Rotate the steering gear to mid-position (dividing the total number of steering wheel turns in two).
 Setting a voltage of 5V
Connect tools [6] and [7] (or use a suitable
transformer) and the Multimeter measuring
instrument as shown in Fig. 19 .
Switch the tumbler switch of the Servotronic-
test tester (tool [7]) to transducer position.
Continue adjusting the transducer regulator
until the Multimeter measuring instrument
reads 5V.

PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex Specifications

General

Length	45 ft
Width	102 in
Engine	Volvo D13
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	146 in
Sleeping Capacity	Varies based on floor plan
Water Capacity	Varies based on floor plan