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Parameterization Of DAS Coding, PSM, Function - GF54.21-D-3014H

MODEL 906 with CODE (ED5) Parameterizable special module (PSM) 

MODEL 906 with CODE (ED8) Preinstallation for parameterizable special module (PSM) 

Important notes 

Checking logical correlations 

IMPORTANT The Diagnosis Assistance System (DAS) does not provide a possibility of checking whether or not settings are plausible (e.g. assignment of a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to a non-PWM-capable output). It is also not possible to perform troubleshooting on the connected vehicle body using the DAS.

Menu guidance in DAS 

Entry into coding of the PSM control unit takes place in DAS in 2 steps:

IMPORTANT The standard coding facilitates parameterization of the discrete inputs and the outputs of the PSM control unit. More advanced settings must be performed using the expert coding.

IMPORTANT The standard coding of the PSM control unit for model 639 is identical to the previous standard coding on model 639.

Overview 

The DAS provides the following possibilities for coding the PSM control unit:

The type and parameterization of the coding can be selected and set via the DAS menu mask.

Menu item "Standard coding" 

This menu item provides the following possibilities:

IMPORTANT The retarder coding is deactivated ex plant as the retarder is installed later on.

When the retarder is fitted, the coding must be activated afterwards.

To do so, please use the selection "SA code BR9" (with preinstallation for Telma retarder) in the DAS menu.

Menu item "Expert coding" 

The expert coding permits access to all parameters of the PSM control unit.

The DAS menu "Expert coding" has the following structure:

Menu item "Coding display" 

The DAS menu "Coding display" has the same structure as the menu "Expert coding". Once the menu item has been activated, the coding currently stored in the PSM control unit is read out and displayed on the screen.

Menu item "Reset coding" 

When this menu item is activated, the coding stored in the PSM control unit is deleted.

IMPORTANT All input, outputs and internal functions are deactivated afterwards.

Menu item "Data management" 

The DAS menu mask "Data management" has the following structure:

IMPORTANT Data management is not available in the DAS simulation as codings created in the simulation do not function in the real vehicle.

Submenu item "Storing current coding in DAS" 

When this menu item is activated, the coding is read out of the PSM control unit. After this a "designator" and the "number" is selected under which the data record should be stored. The coding is stored under the selected "designator" at the "selected memory position".

Submenu item "Transferring coding stored in DAS to control unit" 

If codings are stored on the DAS computer, a list of the available data records is displayed.

When a data record has been selected, the stored coding is transferred to the PSM control unit.

Submenu item "Deleting coding stored in DAS" 

When this menu item is activated, the selected data record is deleted from the hard disk.

Submenu item "Storing current coding on diskette" 

When this menu item is activated, the coding is read out of the PSM control unit. After this a "designator" and the "number" is selected under which the data record should be stored. The coding is stored on a floppy disk under the selected "designator".

Submenu item "Transferring coding stored on diskette to control unit" 

If codings are stored on the DAS computer, a list of the available data records is displayed.

When a data record has been selected, the stored coding is stored in the PSM control unit.

Expert coding 

IMPORTANT The coding of the scopes which were available up to now for model 639 (such as, taxi or refrigerator vehicles) can continue to be carried out in the usual manner. You only need the expert coding for scopes which go beyond the functions available up to now.

Parameterizing signal settings or properties 

The expert coding allows access to all signals and parameters of the PSM control unit. In the process a distinction is made between 2 coding alternatives:

"Signal settings" must be made wherever a signal is actuated by another signal (e.g. high beams switched on via a discrete input).

All other adjustments (e.g. waking capability of inputs, shutoff current values of outputs, run-on time of PSM control unit) are realized via the menu item "Parameterize properties".

Signal settings 

The signal settings are defined in 3 steps:

In the following example, the vehicle function "Switch on high beams" is to be actuated externally via a switch, i.e. the function is implemented using the following interfaces:

These interfaces are defined in the 1st operation step of coding via the "Signal adjustment".

In addition, conditions can be linked to this signal under "Setting of signal parameters". For example, in order to switch on the high beams, the parameter "Edge-operated signal evaluation" can be set as the condition.

Example 

The vehicle function "High beams" is to be switched on by means of a switch at input 01. The coding is performed via "Signal settings" and "Setting of parameters" in 3 steps.

Signal settings step 1 - Signal selection 

The required vehicle function "Switch on high beams" is defined as the signal to be actuated.

Signal settings step 2 - Setting of signal source 

The signal source which triggered the vehicle function is defined with the aid of the "Signal list", the associated signal ID is noted and input in the DAS screen. When the F2 button is pressed, the selection is displayed again with a longer description.

Signal settings step 3 - Setting of parameters 

In the DAS mask, the "Switch on high beams" signal is linked to the parameter "Signal evaluation" (edge-operated or level-operated). When the button is pressed F2 a reporting window shows that the signal coding is finished. If further codings are required, you must start at step 1 again. Pressing the F1 button stops the coding.

IMPORTANT Parameter setting is an option. This option is not available for some signals. If this is the case, the DAS displays an appropriate message.

Property parameterization 

The DAS mask "Menu item, Discrete inputs - Property parameterization" shows the parameterization of the properties.

Pressing the F3 button stops the coding.

Structure of DAS menu "Expert coding" 

Interfaces 

These are structured as follows:

Logic functions (PLC) 

These are structured as follows:

Special functions 

These are structured as follows:

Global functions 

These are structured as follows:

Interfaces 

The DAS menu item "Interfaces" provides an overview of all available interfaces and has the following structure:

Discrete inputs 

The "Discrete inputs" interface has the following submenu items in the DAS menu:

The DAS menu item "Discrete inputs - Property parameterization" provides the possibility of, for example, setting the "Wake capability" parameter for the various discrete inputs.

Discrete outputs 

The "Discrete outputs" interface has the following submenu items in the DAS menu:

Signals to CAN-B 

The "Signals to interior CAN bus" interface has the following submenu items in the DAS menu:

Illumination and signaling horn 

The "Switch on high beams" signal, for example, can be selected via the DAS mask "Illumination and signal selection".

Alarm function 

The "Switch on front fog lamps" signal, for example, can be selected via the DAS mask "Alarm - Signal selection".

Sliding roof 

The "Manually raise sliding roof" signal, for example, can be selected via the DAS mask "Sliding roof - Signal selection".

Central locking (CL [ZV]) 

The "Unlock front doors" signal, for example, can be selected via the DAS mask "Central locking - Signal selection".

Wiping and heating of windows 

The "Actuate touch wiping" signal, for example, can be selected via the DAS mask "Wiping and heating of windows - Signal selection".

Various functions 

The "Activate starter lockout" signal, for example, can be selected via the DAS mask "Various functions - Signal selection".

Signals for body manufacturer CAN 

The "Signals to body CAN bus" interface has the following submenu items in the DAS menu:

Logic functions (PLC) 

All PLC functionalities can be realized using the DAS menu item "Logic functions (PLC)". The menu item has the following structure:

Activate or deactivate PLC groups 

All 4 PLC groups can be activated using the DAS menu item "Activation of PLC groups - Property parameterization".

IMPORTANT All of the submenu items are shown below using PLC group 1 as an example. PLC groups 2 to 4 are activated and parameterized in the same way as PLC group 1.

PLC group 1 

If, for example, PLC group 1 is selected, the following submenu items of PLC group 1 can be coded via the DAS menu item "PLC group 1-Selection of function group":

Logic blocks 

The signals and parameters of the selected logic blocks can be set in the two following submenu items under the DAS menu item "PLC group 1, logic blocks:

PLC group 1, logic blocks - Signal selection 

In the DAS menu item "PLC group 1, logic blocks - Signal selection", a signal is assigned to each input of the selected logic block.

PLC group 1, logic blocks - Property parameterization 

The DAS menu item "PLC group 1, logic blocks - Property parameterization" provides the possibility of configuring the selected logic block. The logic block consists of 3 logical combinations (X, Y, Z) the characteristics of which can be parameterized individually.

Flip-Flops 

Parameterization takes place as with logic blocks via the menus "Signal adjustments" and "Property parameterization".

Timer 

Parameterization takes place as with logic blocks via the menus "Signal adjustments" and "Property parameterization".

Counter 

Parameterization takes place as with logic blocks via the menus "Signal adjustments" and "Property parameterization".

Threshold switch

Parameterization takes place as with logic blocks via the menus "Signal adjustments" and "Property parameterization".

Hysteresis block 

Parameterization takes place as with logic blocks via the menus "Signal adjustments" and "Property parameterization".

PLC group 2 

All menu items are the same as for PLC group 1.

PLC group 3 

All menu items are the same as for PLC group 1.

PLC group 4 

All menu items are the same as for PLC group 1.

Special functions 

Engine functions are implemented via the DAS menu mask "Special functions". The menu has the following structure:

Engine speed control 

Working speed control 

The following submenu items can be selected via the DAS mask "Engine speed control - Selection of function group":

If the function group "Working speed control" is selected, this DAS menu mask can be used to set signals under the two following submenu items:

In the example "Working speed control", the signals are set in the DAS menu mask "Working speed control - Signal selection".

The signal parameters for the example "Working speed control" are set in the DAS menu mask "Working speed control - Property parameterization".

Change of engine speed 

Parameterization takes place as with working speed control via the menus "Signal adjustments" and "property parameterizing".

Rpm limitation 

Parameterization takes place as with working speed control via the menus "Signal adjustments" and "property parameterizing".

Fixed speed 

Parameterization takes place as with working speed control via the menus "Signal adjustments" and "property parameterizing".

Hand throttle actuator 

Parameterization takes place as with working speed control via the menus "Signal adjustments" and "property parameterizing".

Power take-off 

Parameterization takes place as with working speed control via the menus "Signal adjustments" and "property parameterizing".

Speed limiter 

Parameterization takes place as with working speed control via the menus "Signal adjustments" and "property parameterizing".

Engine start/stop 

Parameterization takes place as with working speed control via the menus "Signal adjustments" and "property parameterizing".

Global functions 

The DAS menu mask "Global functions" provides the possibility of setting global parameters. The menu is divided into the following two submenu items:

In the example "Global functions", the signals are set via the DAS menu mask "Global functions - Signal selection".

The parameters of "global functions" are adjusted via the DAS menu mask "Global functions - property parameterization".

Parameterizable special module (PSM) control unit component description GF54.21-D-5005H