Operating Description of

Propulsion Drive System

Crawler Paver with

MC 7, MC 6 H, RC 6 – 9 + RC 4 - 4

MC 7
MC 6 H
RC 6 - 9

RC 4 - 4

Workshop Manual

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 Function scheme

Signal spectrum

Speed Potentiometer Steering Potentiometer Drive lever

(R 11) (R 13) (R 12)

Electronic box MC 7
(A 7)

Turning on
the spot

Working/
Transport

Trimmpoti
(R 8)

Output signals to Input signals of

pump control sensors

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 Function scheme

Drive circuit left side Drive circuit right side

Sensor B 23 Sensor B 24

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 Operating description

The crawler Paver have got a hydrostatic two circuit drive system, it means: each drive
track have a separate hydraulic circuit with variable displacement pump and motor.

By difference influences like e.g. track spin, internal leakage's etc. will be both hydraulic
circuits different loaded.

The installed regulation electronic box (MC 7) compensate these influences to get a
precision straight on direction.

From the input information of drive lever, speed- and steering Potentiometer calculate
regulation electronic box (MC 7) the control current to right and left propulsion valves of
hydraulic pumps. (Set value)

1. Regulated working principle

The actual rotation of hydraulic motors (actual value) will be continuously controlled over
the sensors (B23 / B24) and transmitted to the electronic Box MC 7.
These actual values will be compared with the set values continuously.
In case of ration variations automatically the control current to propulsion vales of pumps
are increased or decreased, also in curves.

2. Controlled working principle

In case that one or both sensors are defect, it is not possible for the electronic box MC 7
to control the straight on direction automatically because the actual values are missing.

Note: By correct function of regulation, the Trimmpoti are not active

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 Emergency control
To increase the operation safety the emergency function are active if some components
faulty.

Failure Emergency
Drive lever (R 12) : By a failure of Potentiometer the micro switches control the
function.
Speed are controlled over speed Potentiometer (R11).

Steering Potentiometer
(R13) : Steering control over Trimmpoti possible.

Speed Potentiometer
(R11) : Speed fixed controlled by ca. 12 m/min.

Switch "Turning on the

spot" : Automatic controlled to straight on direction
Switch "Working /
Transport" : Automatic controlled to working position.

Sensors B23, B24 : Trimmpotentiometer (R8) will be activated.

HA- Change speed of hydraulic drive motors

(Automatic displacement, high pressure depend)
(not valid for all Paver)

The solenoids on the drive motors are currentless in transport position. It means: the
swatch plate of hydraulic motor turn over to a small absorption capacity.
By the same discharge of hydraulic pumps the Paver drive now faster, but with lower
torque so with lower power.
If you go uphill or in curve by transport then at could be that the high pressure are
increasing on the hydraulic motors. The control vales on the hydraulic motors control the
swatch plate and turn it back in direction higher absorption capacity (working speed) to
get more power by lower speed.

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 Emergency device/steering, drive system
In case of a male function in the electronic drive system it is possible to override the
system by an emergency device. This emergency device is included in the tool set of
every crawler Paver.
To install the emergency device all plugs of the drive pump servo valves have to be
replaced by the plugs of the emergency device. ( short screw driver is necessary.)
The single cable plug should be connected to power socket of 24 Volts.
The plug of the hydraulic brake valve is replaced by the corresponding plug of the
emergency device.
The steering unit has to be mounted onto the operator desk.

Pos. Designation
1. Mounting screw of holder plate
2. Switch to control zero position and forward / reverse movement
3. Working speed potentiometer
4. Steering potentiometer
5. Switch to turn the paver on the spot

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 Emergency device/steering, drive system

Function
If the emergency device is connected all functions like engine speed, conveyor, auger,
tamper and vibration have to be controlled by the forward reverse lever.

Starting up for laying

- Preset the speed working speed potentiometer (3)
- Push switch (2) in forward direction
- Engage forward reverse lever like under normal conditions
- All other functions (4, 5) have to be in the position described in the instruction manual

Transport
- Adjust the working speed potentiometer (3) to a low speed
- Push switch (2) to the recommended direction and engage the forward reverse lever
to forward direction.
- If the recommended direction is reverse push switch (2) in reverse, but still the forward
reverse lever should be moved to forward direction
- Adjust the driving speed with the working speed potentiometer (3)
- All other functions have to be in the position described in the instruction manual

By starting of the engine, switch (2) has to be in the middle

! position to avoid a movement of the Paver.
Risk of accident!
!

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 Emergency device/steering, drive system

Brake valve

Gray

Wiring harness
for drive pump
Black of the left track
side is marked
YELLOW!

24 V / Ground

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