Zapi MPB
Zapi MPB
ZAPI™ CONTROLLERS
MPB040-E [B827]
• Always use correct blocks to prevent the unit from rolling or falling. See HOW TO PUT THE
LIFT TRUCK ON BLOCKS in the Operating Manual or the Periodic Maintenance section.
• Keep the unit clean and the working area clean and orderly.
• Always use YALE APPROVED parts when making repairs. Replacement parts must meet
or exceed the specifications of the original equipment manufacturer.
• Make sure all nuts, bolts, snap rings, and other fastening devices are removed before using
force to remove parts.
• Always fasten a DO NOT OPERATE tag to the controls of the unit when making repairs, or
if the unit needs repairs.
• Gasoline, Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Diesel fuel are
flammable. Be sure to follow the necessary safety precautions when handling these fuels
and when working on these fuel systems.
• Batteries generate flammable gas when they are being charged. Keep fire and sparks away
from the area. Make sure the area is well ventilated.
NOTE: The following symbols and words indicate safety information in this manual:
WARNING
Indicates a condition that can cause immediate death or injury!
CAUTION
Indicates a condition that can cause property damage!
ZAPI™ Controllers Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Description .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
ZAPI™ Transistor Motor Controller ................................................................................................................. 1
Principles of Operation.................................................................................................................................... 2
Controller Safety.................................................................................................................................................. 2
Controller Adjustments ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Modes of Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 3
User-Selectable Operating Modes .................................................................................................................. 3
Programming ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Custom Performance Mode ............................................................................................................................ 4
Controller Parameters ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Tester Menu .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Set Option Menu ............................................................................................................................................. 5
ZAPI™ Handset .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................... 10
ZAPI™ PC Interface ............................................................................................................................................ 28
Connecting PC to ZAPI™ Controller............................................................................................................... 28
File Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 31
Open File .................................................................................................................................................... 31
TX From File ............................................................................................................................................... 32
Save File ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
Print Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 36
Exit.............................................................................................................................................................. 37
Connection Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 38
Function Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 38
Parameter ................................................................................................................................................... 38
Memory Menu............................................................................................................................................. 43
Set Options ................................................................................................................................................. 44
Tester .......................................................................................................................................................... 46
Data Logger ................................................................................................................................................ 48
Alarm Logbook............................................................................................................................................ 50
Alarms......................................................................................................................................................... 51
Repair .................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Remove ........................................................................................................................................................... 51
Install............................................................................................................................................................... 52
Repair.............................................................................................................................................................. 52
MPB040-E [B827]
General
This section describes the ZAPI™ transistor motor controller. Procedures are outlined for controller safety, adjust-
ments, troubleshooting, and repairs. See Figure 1.
Description
ZAPI™ TRANSISTOR MOTOR valve, brake, and main contactor. Jumpers are used
CONTROLLER to configure the basic controller.
The ZAPI™ controller is a solid state DC motor con- The controller software provides self diagnostics which
troller utilizing SEM technology. It controls the traction are accessed by means of a ZAPI™ handset or a PC
motor, brake, and hydraulic system. The controller re- with specialized ZAPI™ software. The controller soft-
ceives inputs from the control handle by serial commu- ware features a Test Menu for monitoring controller in-
nication, and direct inputs from the key switch and con- puts and outputs, a Diagnostic Menu for viewing fault
trol handle arm position switch. The controller directly code information, and a Programming Menu for cus-
controls the traction motor, lift pump motor, lowering tomizing the truck performance.
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The self diagnostics monitor the traction motor, brake PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
coil, lowering valve coil, contactor coil, control handle
serial communications, controller temperature, and The ZAPI™ Transistor Motor Controller uses a sophisti-
internal logic functions. The controllers on standard cated microprocessor to control the logic and operation
trucks come equipped with a red LED fault indicator of the controller, eliminating the need for forward and
located at the bottom of the controller. In the event of a reverse contactors. The SEM motor controller operates
fault, the LED flashes a numeric code. Troubleshoot the on the principle of controlling the motor field circuit and
fault using a ZAPI™ handset or a properly configured the motor armature circuit independently. The controller
IBM compatible PC. On trucks equipped with the op- has many programmable features, including maximum
tional dash display, the dash wiring harness plugs into speed, acceleration rate, release braking, and braking
the controller in place of the LED. The display also has current limit. The SEM controller includes a full range
a red LED, however it does not flash codes. If a fault of features, as well as diagnostic and setup capability.
occurs, the red LED blinks, the wrench LCD is shown
NOTE: There are no user-serviceable parts in the
and "AL" followed by the fault number is displayed.
ZAPI™ controller. No attempt should be made to open,
repair, or otherwise modify the controller. Doing so
may damage the controller and will void the warranty.
Controller Safety
WARNING
The ZAPI™ controllers can hold an electrical charge
for several minutes after the key switch has been
turned OFF. To prevent injury, discharge the con-
trollers by connecting a 200-ohm, 2-watt resistor
between the battery positive connector and battery
negative connector on the controller and hold there
for 5 seconds.
See Figure 2.
1. POSITIVE CONNECTION
2. NEGATIVE CONNECTION
3. INSULATED JUMPER WIRES
4. 200-OHM, 2-WATT RESISTOR
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Controller Adjustments
The ZAPI™ transistor motor controller can store and wrench symbol and red light are lit. The format is
display Error Codes (Alarms). It is also possible to mod- AL XX where XX is the error code.
ify the controller Setup for individual preferences. Com-
munication with the controller is possible by four meth- 3. ZAPI™ Handset - A diagnostic handset is available
ods: through your Yale dealer. The handset makes it
possible to diagnose faults and modify controller
1. LED - An LED may be installed in trucks that do not settings. See Programming.
use a dash display. The LED flashes error codes to
the technician for diagnosis. The LED would be in- 4. Personal Computer - The controller can also be
stalled on the bottom of the ZAPI™ controller. The connected to a personal computer (PC) equipped
LED is installed in connector port B. See Figure 1. with special software and cables. The PC can read,
store, and change settings on the controller.
2. Dash Display - Some trucks are equipped with
an optional Dash Display or MDI. Error codes are Proper use of these four methods and a list of diagnostic
shown on the LCD (liquid crystal display) when the codes are explained in Troubleshooting, in this section.
Modes of Operation
It is possible to adjust the operating characteristics of NOTE: You must use the handset or PC interface to
the lift truck. There are two basic ways to do this: User- change this setting. Using the ZAPI™ handset or PC
Selectable and Non-User-Selectable Operating Modes. connection, it is possible to set the drive mode parame-
ters to ON or OFF. In the ON mode, the user-selectable
USER-SELECTABLE OPERATING MODES rules are enabled. In the OFF mode, the lift truck will
only operate using the settings selected. The proce-
The operator has a choice of three performance modes dure to alter or modify these settings is given in Pro-
that are selectable through the control handle. The gramming.
mode selection is made at startup or key ON. Perfor-
mance parameters that vary are acceleration, decel- 2. Control handle must be in the full, upright position,
eration, regenerative (neutral) braking, and top travel brake ON.
speed.
3. Press and hold the horn button while turning the key
The three operator-selectable performance modes are switch to the ON position.
factory programmed per the following:
• Mode 1 - Economy mode (battery saver) - soft accel- 4. Release the horn button when the horn sounds.
eration, reduced top speed with regenerative (neutral)
5. Toggle through the modes by pressing the lift or
braking.
lower buttons to the desired mode.
• Mode 2 - Performance with regenerative (neutral)
braking - medium acceleration, reduced top travel 6. The horn provides an audible indication as to the
speed with regenerative (neutral) braking. mode selected. One beep indicates Mode 1, two
• Mode 3 - Performance without regenerative (neutral) beeps indicate Mode 2, and three beeps indicate
braking - maximum acceleration, maximum top travel Mode 3.
speed with coast at throttle release.
7. Lower the control handle to the operating position,
The following procedure is used to access the user-se- brake OFF, and begin operation.
lectable operating modes:
8. The selected mode is maintained until the proce-
1. The controller drive modes parameter must be ON. dure is repeated.
This is the factory setting.
9. Turning the key OFF before lowering the control
handle will cancel the mode change.
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Programming
CUSTOM PERFORMANCE MODE
In some instances, it may be preferable to disable the
Drive Modes and use a custom setting. This controller
has adjustable parameters that may be modified to suit
specific customer needs. There are two methods used
to adjust these parameters: the ZAPI™ handset or the
personal computer (PC) interface.
CONTROLLER PARAMETERS
Figure 3. ZAPI™ Handset
Parameters are controller settings that can be adjusted
to alter the performance characteristics of the truck. 7. Press buttons 1 and 5 simultaneously.
To adjust parameters and install custom drive settings, 8. The screen will display CONFIG MENU.
Drive Modes must be OFF. To set Drive Modes to OFF,
use the following procedure: 9. Scroll through the menus using button 1 or 2 to the
SET OPTIONS menu.
1. Turn key switch OFF.
10. Enter this menu by pressing button 3.
2. Remove drive unit compartment cover.
11. Press button 5 or 6 to set Drive Modes to OFF.
3. Connect adapter harness to handset.
12. Press button 4 to exit this menu.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the MDI harness
connector from the controller to install the adapter har- 13. The handset will prompt, "Are you sure?"
ness. 14. Press Enter (button 3) to retain settings.
NOTE: Connect and disconnect the handset only with 15. Press Out (button 4) to discard settings.
the key switch in the OFF position.
16. Turn the key switch OFF to save the drive modes
4. Connect adapter harness to controller. OFF parameter change.
5. Turn key switch ON. 17. Turn the key switch ON to enter the MAIN MENU
6. The handset will turn on. See Figure 3. and change the parameters outlined in Table 1.
Table 1. Parameters
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Troubleshooting
Dash Display Controller LED Handset or PC
LCD display Red LED
Red LED Fault Indicator Located at base of motor Error codes stored under "Main Menu Alarms"
controller.
(Trucks equipped with (Trucks without dash Message displayed on Handset or PC
optional dash display) display)
CORRESPONDING SCHEMATIC SHOWING
CIRCUITS TO BE CHECKED
CONDITION OR
TRUCK RESPONSE AFFECTED COMPONENT
POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TEST PROCEDURES LOGIC
NOTE: General Error code information is provided by the Dash Display and Red LED at the base of the controller.
In most instances, it will be necessary to use a handset or a PC to further define the possible causes and test
procedures.
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LOGIC
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LOGIC
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LOGIC
Occurs if controller
detects motor currents during standby mode.
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LOGIC
Occurs if controller
discovers fault in the area of memory
where parameters are stored.
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Synchronize hourmeter
data between MDI and controller.
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ZAPI™ PC Interface
CONNECTING PC TO ZAPI™ 4. Connect the interface cable to the controller and the
CONTROLLER PC. See Figure 7 and Figure 8.
Figure 8. PC Connection
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7. Click on the start button first and then turn the key
switch to ON. See Figure 11.
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Explanation of Screen
Connected To: MPB NA V1.01 This tells the current software revision.
Nominal Voltage: 24V Voltage of the controller installed.
Nominal Current: 180A Maximum operating current of the
controller.
Hour: 0h Internal hourmeter of the controller.
Alarm: If there is a current "live" error in the
controller, the alarm code will appear here.
Connection Status: CONNECTED Indicates if the software is communicating
with the PC.
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FILE MENU
Open File
When you select this function, you will be able to open
a previously saved file that contains parameter settings
for the controller. See Figure 13.
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Note that the previously saved file has the .CSV exten- the Save File section of this manual for proper file sav-
sion, and observe how the file name was used. See ing techniques. See Figure 14.
TX From File
This selection in the file menu is similar to the File Open
selection. See Figure 15.
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Save File
The ZAPI™ PC software can save configurations for up
to 500 controllers. When saving a configuration to the
PC, the following steps could be followed to help track
which file goes with each controller. See Figure 17.
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1. Try to use the actual truck serial number and put Save_Date=Thu Apr 04 15:58:15 2002
the word "settings" after it. (This is to keep the con-
troller settings file separate from the tester function [Code;Name;Position;Menu;Value;Scaled Value]
save file.) See Figure 18. 0;ACCELER.DELAY;0;0;0;LEVEL=0
5;DECELER.DELAY;1;0;9;LEVEL=9
2. Once you select a file name and hit save, you will 11;RELEASE BRAKING;2;0;0;LEVEL=9
see the screen shown in Figure 19. 12;INVERS.BRAKING;3;0;9;LEVEL=9
30;MAX SPEED FORW;4;0;9;LEVEL=9
3. Under the "enter a comment" box, you can either
31;MAX SPEED BACK;5;0;9;LEVEL=9
describe what is different with the settings or per-
248;DRIVE MODES ;01;1;ON
haps enter a customer name.
[End]
Here is what a saved parameter file looks like:
[Info] [Validation]
Chopper_Name=MPB NA V1.01 Code=FFDA
User_Comment=modified mode 4 to lower speed [Stop]
and coast more
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Print Settings
This selection allows you to print out your current pa-
rameter settings in the controller. See Figure 20.
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Exit
This selection will exit the ZAPI™ PC console software.
See Figure 21.
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You will now see a screen like Figure 24 while the data
are being downloaded.
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Now that the parameters have downloaded, you should You will also notice that there are six "tabs" along the
see a screen as indicated in Figure 25. top to choose from:
1. Parameter Change - Allows the performance of the
Please note that the current drive mode the lift truck truck to be adjusted.
was in will be displayed. (There are three modes that 2. Set Options - Allows the technician to turn on or
cannot be adjusted.) In order to make any changes off mode 4 for personalized performance settings.
to the parameters, you must turn on mode 4, which is See Set Options.
covered in Set Options. 3. Set Model - Not Used.
4. Adjustment - Not Used.
Adjustments can be made by first highlighting the pa-
5. Special Adjust - Not Used.
rameter to be modified and then using the scroll bar on
6. Hardware settings - Not Used.
the right side of the screen to adjust it.
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There are six parameters that can be adjusted to affect • Level 0 - Minimum braking (coasting).
the performance of the lift truck. See Figure 26. • Level 9 - Maximum braking (aggressive).
1. ACCEL DELAY - Amount of "ramp up" to full speed. 4. INVERSE BRAKING - Amount of braking when the
• Level 0 - Large acceleration curve up to full lift truck is "plugged."
speed. • Level 0 - Minimum braking.
• Level 9 - Short acceleration curve up to full speed. • Level 9 - Maximum braking.
2. DECELER DELAY - Amount of "ramp down" to a 5. MAX SPEED FORW - Maximum speed of the lift
lower speed. truck in the handle direction.
• Level 0 - Large deceleration curve to a lower • Level 0 - Minimum speed.
speed (coasting). • Level 9 - Maximum speed.
• Level 9 - Short deceleration curve to a lower
speed (aggressive). 6. MAX SPEED BACK - Maximum speed of the lift
truck in the forks direction.
3. RELEASE BRAKING - Amount of braking when • Level 0 - Minimum speed.
the accelerator is released. • Level 9 - Maximum speed.
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Notice that the ACCEL DELAY function has been ad- NOTE: If the STORE button is not pressed before turn-
justed. The parameter settings are "live," which means ing off the lift truck, then all changed parameters will be
as they are being adjusted. The lift truck will react to lost.
the setting. Once the lift truck is performing as wanted,
the STORE button is pressed to save the settings into
the controller. See Figure 27.
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Set Options
This selection will allow "mode 4" to be activated so
that the performance parameters can be adjusted for
a custom configuration. See Figure 29.
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Highlight Drive Modes and then click on the scroll bar 3. Press the Stop button to disconnect the communi-
to the right and select off. See Figure 30. cation between the PC and the controller.
4. Turn the key switch on the lift truck to OFF; then do
Do the following steps once this has been done: the reconnect procedure.
1. Press the Store button to save the change into the 5. Now the parameters in the function menu can be
controller. adjusted to a custom configuration "mode 4."
2. Press the Close button to go to main screen of the
ZAPI™ PC software.
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The PC software can test the following (four selections 11. Lifting Switch - refers to switch on right side of tiller
at a time). See Figure 32. head.
1. Battery Voltage - voltage across the battery. 12. Lowering Switch - refers to switch on right side of
2. Motor Voltage - voltage across the traction motor. tiller head.
3. Motor Current - current through the traction motor. 13. Fork Lift Switch - refers to switch on left side of
4. Field Current - current through the fields in the tiller head.
traction motor. 14. Fork Lower Switch - refers to switch on left side of
5. Temperature - current temperature of the con- tiller head.
troller. 15. Belly Switch
6. Accelerator - voltage and percent of "throw" from 16. Snail Switch
the traction thumbwheel. 17. Horn Switch
7. Lifting Control 18. Cutback Switch
8. Tiller Switch - position of tiller handle. 19. Lifting Block
9. Forward Switch - directional input. 20. Battery Model
10. Backward Switch - directional input. 21. Battery Charge - remaining charge on the battery.
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The Advanced button allows the user to select time in- As the data logger is running, the screen will look like
crements and the number of samples. See Figure 34. what is shown in Figure 35. During the logging process,
you will still be able to see the values changing in the
display menu.
Once the data logger is done, you can save the log
using the Save Rec. button. See Figure 36.
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Once the log file has been saved, the user can either 0;0;0.00 0;80;0.0;
analyze the data him/herself or E-mail the file to the
10;0;0.00 0;80;0.0;
factory for analysis.
20;0;0.00 0;80;0.0;
The raw data file looks like this (see Figure 37):
[Info] 30;0;0.00 0;80;0.0;
Chopper_Name=CS P20 V1.00 40;0;0.00 0;80;0.0;
Save_Date=Thu Apr 04 13:32:24 2002
50;0;0.00 0;80;7.2;
TIME;MOTOR CURRENT;ACCELERATOR;BATTERY
CHARGE ;FIELD CURRENT; 60;3;0.00 0;80;7.2;
70;3;0.27 10;80;7.2;
80;3;0.27 10;80;12.7;
90;8;0.53 16;80;12.7;
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Alarm Logbook
The ZAPI™ controller can record up to five unique
alarms and store them in a logbook that the PC can
access. See Figure 38.
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The display screen (Figure 39) will display any current 6. WATCHDOG
"live" alarms. Note the display ACTUAL ALARM that 7. EEPROM KO
indicates a current "live" alarm condition. 8. FORW + BACK
9. VMN NOT OK
The PC software will provide the alarm name, then the 10. CONTACTOR CLOSED
number of times it has occurred, the temperature of the 11. I=0 EVER
controller when the alarm occurred, and the hourmeter 12. STBY I HIGH
(internal to the controller) of when the alarm occurred. 13. HIGH FIELD CURRENT
14. NO FIELD CURRENT
The user can check for new alarms by pressing the Up-
15. CAPACITOR CHARGE
date key or clear out the alarm log by pressing the Clear
16. LOW BATTERY
key.
17. THERMAL PROTECTION
The following list consists of possible alarms. 18. CHARGING BATTERY
19. POWER FAILURE #1
Alarms 20. DRIVER SHORTED
21. CONTACTOR DRIVER
1. EVP NOT OK 22. VACC NOT OK
2. BRAKE DRIVER KO 23. INCORRECT START
3. VFIELD NOT OK 24. INPUT ERROR #2
4. PUMP VACC NOT OK 25. INPUT ERROR #1
5. SERIAL ERROR #1
Repair
There are no repairable parts in the controller, and the 2. Block drive wheel to prevent lift truck from moving.
controller must be replaced if it is defective. The contac-
tor mounted to the controller is a serviceable/repairable 3. Connect handset or PC and download parameters,
component. In some instances, it may be desired to if possible.
disable the drive modes. Follow the remove and install
4. Turn key to OFF.
controller procedures listed below.
5. Disconnect battery.
REMOVE
6. Remove cover.
1. Park lift truck in a safe, level area.
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