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Chassis ID Path
  /Description, Design and function/FM,
CU-MCC/A/C system components
Model Identity
FM 108549196
Publish date Operation No.
Thursday, 12 October 2006

A/C system components

This section covers the following components

Compressor
Compressor clutch
Compressor, mounting and movement
Condenser
Engine fan, applies to vehicles manufactured before CHID -A572083 and CHID -B351629.
Engine fan, applies to vehicles manufactured after CHID A572084-, CHID B351630- and
CHID E700000-
Refrigerant hoses
Drier– refrigerant container
High/low pressure monitor, applies to vehicles manufactured before CHID -A572083 and
CHID -B351629
High/low pressure monitor, applies to vehicles manufactured after CHID A572084-, CHID
-B351630- and CHID E700000-
Expansion valve
Evaporator
Temperature sensor, applies to vehicles manufactured before CHID -A572083 and CHID
-B351629.
Temperature sensor outdoor, applies to vehicles manufactured after CHID A572084- and
CHID B351630-.
O-rings.
Air conditioning compressor oil.

See IE: Air Conditioning system components:

Control system components:

Control panel, control unit,

The control unit is built into the control panel, which controls the temperature within the set values.
The input signal comes from thermostats (MCC, ECC) or the manual setting (ACMAN). The output
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signal controls the solenoid valve (ECC), the compressor, the cables (HEAT, ACMAN) and the
stepping motors (BAS, MCC, ECC).
The desired temperature, fan speed, ventilation settings and circulation are made using the control
panel controls. The control unit then regulates the stepping motor, fan speed, etc.

Stepping motor

There are three stepping motors that can be set in the climate unit:

1. Adjustable mixture of fresh and circulated air.

2. Air distribution.

Depending on type ECC, MCC or BAS:

1. ECC: Adjust the heating via air mixing.

MCC, BAS: Adjust the heating via air mixing and valves that control the coolant volume flow
through the heat exchanger.

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Stepping motor operation

The stepping motor converts the electrical signals to a rotary movement comprising small angular
steps.

The stepping motor consists of:

A rotor with permanent magnets.

Two stators directly fed with central power.

Stepping motor

Right turn, schematic diagram

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Left turn, schematic diagram

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The direct fed stators are supplied with 24 V DC at A and B. Each direct supply has three cables,
six cables totally, of which four are grounded. The control unit performs regular checks of the
grounding of the direct fed stators, in various combinations. In this way, a rotating magnetic field is
created, which rotates the rotor step by step. The control unit stores the settings of the stepping
motors when the start switch is in position 0.

Malfunctions

The following is a summary of malfunctions of the ECC, sorted by symptom. Many of them are
however only experienced as faults while the system is working as it should.

Cab air too cold or hot

Cause Action

The circulating cab sensor is blocked with Clean the passage and the sensor.
dust, which restricts the air flow.

Circulating fan running too slowly (and high Check the fan speed and noise level. If the
noise level) due to wear. Causing poor air fan noise level is abnormally high when the
flow over cab sensor. ignition is switched on, it indicates wear in
the fan bearings.

Something is restricting the air flow to the Remove the restriction.

cab sensor or air evacuation, e.g. a jacket,
bag or refrigerator.

Something is heating up or cooling the air Move the object that is heating up or cooling.
around the cab sensor, e.g. coffee maker,
refrigerator or cooler bag output air.

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The ventilation flap on the air mixer opens Check and adjust the ventilation flap.
too little, too much or has fastened. The air
mixer is taking in cold air via the AC without
passing the heat exchanger.

The sun is shining on the driver. The cab Select a lower temperature or redistribute the
sensor is not aware of the re-radiated heat air so that more cold air from the upper
from the driver. nozzles reaches the driver.

The sun is heating up the cab sensor. Shade the cab sensor (without blocking the
air intake).

The value for outdoor temperature is locked Check the speed signal.
when the speed is less than 25 km/h. This is
to prevent the heat from the vehicle effecting
the temperature sensor. A fault on the speed
signal from J1587 is interpreted by the ECC
as 60 km/h, which means that the ECC does
not lock the temperature at low speed. This
can give temperature divergence when
running at idle, when using the PTO and
when driving in town with stops and starts.

The value for outdoor temperature is locked No action, ECC functioning normally.
when the speed is less than 25 km/h. This is
to prevent the heat from the vehicle effecting
the temperature sensor. When the speed
exceeds 25 km/h, a gradual transfer to the
real value occurs. This transfer is a
compromise that can occasionally cause
temperature divergence in the cab. This
often occurs when running at idle, when
using the PTO and when driving in town with
stops and starts

The ECC does not store the temperature No action, ECC functioning normally.
when the engine is turned off. With short
stops with the engine turned off, the heat
around the vehicle can disturb the
temperature sensor. The panel air will then
be colder than desired until the correct
outdoor temperature is registered.

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If it feels warmer or colder for a short time No action, ECC functioning normally.
while driving, this can be due to the
hysterises in the temperature sensor. This
can occasionally cause divergent
temperatures in the cab. It occurs normally at
outdoor temperatures around 0-10 degrees
C and with town driving.

The air is normally somewhat warmer at the No action, ECC functioning normally.
feet and colder at the head. This is to create
a good working environment for the driver.

Maximum cooling (or heating) produced if the No action, ECC functioning normally.
temperature selector is at end position, i.e.
either blue or red point.

Extra cooling (or heating) is produced during No action, ECC functioning normally.
a few minutes after the temperature selector
has been moved, to quickly reach the
selected temperature.

AC is active despite cold weather outdoors

Cause Action

If the defroster has been selected, the AC No action, ECC functioning normally.
operates at maximum to dry the air,
irrespective of temperature.

In Auto position, the AC starts when the No action, ECC functioning normally.
outdoor temperature is below 11°C to dry the
air.

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Misty windows despite Auto position

Cause Action

Certain situations demand that the driver
makes manual adjustments to the settings
despite Auto being selected Situations that
can give mist are e.g. high humidity, snow,
rain and damp people or clothes in the cab.
Check that the AC is running and that
recirculation is turned off. The air is
dehumidified by the AC and fresh air. Turn
the fan to max. To remove mist from the
windscreen, select defroster. To remove mist
from side windows, select the lower
ventilation nozzles (floor position). It is
suitable to combine floor position with
defroster to prevent the windscreen from
misting up.

Fan speed too high

Cause Action

The fan runs at maximum if the temperature No action, ECC functioning normally.
selector is at an end position, i.e. either blue
or red dot.

The fan increases it's speed for a few No action, ECC functioning normally.
minutes after the temperature selector has
been moved, to reach the set temperature
more rapidly.

Dripping water

Cause Action

When the weather is warm, condensation No action, ECC functioning normally.

water can drip from the air conditioning unit.

Mechanical noise from ECC

Cause Action

The control valve on the heat exchanger No action, ECC functioning normally.
makes a noise when it turns on or off.

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