INSTRUCTIONS CHAIN OF POWER FOR OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES WITH MOTORIZED WHEEL DRIVE GET-28618 DYNAMIC RETARDING EDAL MECHANICAL BRAKE PEDAL Brig! il --— contaon Grove BLOWER nevensen “gl swiTcH Verify numbers for parts, tools, or material by using the Renewal Parts or Tool Catalo your General Electric representative for assistance. Do not order from this publication, GENERAL @@ ELECTRICGET-28618, VEHICLE CHAIN OF POWER VEHICLE CHAIN OF POWER The vehicle electric drive system, as illustrated in the Figure, is composed of both control and rotating ‘equipment. The basic simplicity of the system eliminates clutches and transmissions and is designed as follows: {A diesel engine, as also used on large conventional trucks, is the prime source of power on the electtic vehicle. It drives a main generator or altemator which converts the mechanical energy of the diesel engine into electrical energy. The output of the main generator or altemator supplies power to traction motors which drive the wheels of the vehicle. This is a conversion from electrical energy back to ‘mechanical. However, control must be introduced into the system to provide smooth efficient tractive effort to the driving wheels This control is the responsibility of the control compartment (brain), @ rotating exciter, and controls in the operator's cab, All respond electrically to demands made by the operator from his location in the cab. The cab controls include 1. A control circuit breaker which connects power from an auxiliary generator to devices in the control compartment. This power actuates contactors, elays and other components and requires a low voltage source of power. 2. A motor selector switch which permits the operator to select direction of travel 3, An accelerating pedal for speed control 4. A dynamic retard foot pedal for initiating dynamic retarding as needed to decrease the speed of the vehicle. NOTE: For final stopping (speeds below 4 mph), controls for air or hydraulic brakes are provided. The capabilities of this electrical equipment combined with the stability of the mechanical structure make this vehicle capable of heavy duty continuous service with ‘maximum reliability and minimum maintenance. NOTE: The locations of devices shown in the illustration will vary with user requirements. For example, accelerating and dynamic-brake pedals may be interchanged; the reversing switch may be located between operator's seats, etc. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS BUSINESS DIVISION ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16531 9-81 (1000) LPH