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Schematic overview and setpoint values

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The position sensor for the swirl flaps is supplied with 5 volts and ground by the DDE.

A bridge circuit (H bridge) is used to activate the servomotor. This permits activation of the servomotor in the opposite direction. The bridge circuit is monitored diagnostically. H-bridge designates an electrical gearshift with 5 shift elements in the shape of a capital H for shifting between.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Ports, Injector And Intake Valves
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Item Explanation
1 Exhaust ports
2 Exhaust valves
3 Injector
4 Intake valves
5 Swirl port
6 Glow element
7 Tangential port

Please note the following setpoint values for the swirl-flap actuator:

Variable Value
Servomotor supply voltage 5 Volts
Activation frequency for servomotor 1300 Hz
Power consumption of servomotor 1.3 A
Supply voltage for swirl flaps position sensor 4.8 to 5.2 V
Power consumption of swirl flaps position sensor 16 mA
Temperature range of swirl flaps position sensor and servomotor -40 °C to 130 °C