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Product: EXCAVATOR
Model: 320D EXCAVATOR FAL
Configuration: 320D & 320D L Excavators FAL00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C6.4 Engine

Systems Operation
307D, 311D, 312D, 313D, 315D, 318D, 319D, 320D, 323D, 324D, 325D, 326D, 328D,
329D, 330D, 336D, 340D, 345D, 349D, 374D, 390D and M325D Excavators Air
Conditioning and Heating
Media Number -RENR7298-35 Publication Date -01/08/2018 Date Updated -07/08/2018

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Air Conditioning and Heating System Sensor Operation

SMCS - 7304-NS; 7320-NS

Water Temperature Sensor

Illustration 1 g00468069

The water temperature sensor detects the temperature of the engine coolant that flows into the heater
core. The sensor then sends the signal back to the control module. This sensor is located at the back of
the heater core.

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Air Temperature Sensor (Recirculated Air)

Illustration 2 g00468147

The sensor detects the temperature in the cab. The sensor then sends the signal back to the control
module. This sensor is located at the inlet for recirculated air.

Evaporator (Frost) Sensor

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Illustration 3 g01130938
(R) Resistance (Ω)
(T) Temperature °C (°F)

The evaporator (frost) sensor is a semiconductor. When temperature increases, resistance decreases.
On the other hand, when temperature decreases, resistance increases.

The evaporator (frost) sensor is located at the discharge side of evaporator (8). The evaporator (frost)
sensor detects the temperature of the cooled air as the air is discharged from evaporator (13). The
sensor then sends the signal back to the amplifier in the control panel.

The control panel switches the air conditioner clutch OFF when the temperature is under 3°C (37°F).
When the air temperature becomes 4°C (39°F) or more, the air conditioner clutch is turned ON. This
sensor also prevents the evaporator from freezing.

Relay Switch

Illustration 4 g01130997

A relay switch is used to activate the air conditioner clutch. This relay is also used to deactivate the air
conditioner clutch.

The HI fan speed is also controlled by this type of relay.

Reference: Refer to Schematic, "Air Conditioning Electrical System" for the location of these two
relays.

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