Energy Saving Features
Energy Saving Features
This is a new feature for the CX_C excavator and will be used on the CX250C,
CX300C,, and CX350C models.
Pilot
Digging Control
Pressure
Boom up
p
Arm close
Bucket close
At this zone,,
High Pressures Occur in the P1
and P2 Pumps
Boom up
Arm close
Bucket close
J
Joystick
ti k L
Lever Operation
O ti Diff
Difference
Proportional Solenoid
According to Pilot Control Pressure Sensor data,
Reducing Valve
Machine Computer controls mA (mi-Amp)
Si
Signal
l to Proportional
P i l Solenoid
S l id Valves.
V l
Machine
Computer
Control Valve
Pressure
Sensor
P
Pressure recognition
iti
Pilot Pressure Line
(Boom up & Arm in & Bucket
close)
There are three additional proportional solenoids used on the CX_C’s. These
proportional solenoids control the pilot control pressure and spool stroke movement.
•Boom down
•Arm In
•Bucket
B k t Close
Cl
A to B;
I: CX_B, CX_C (SP mode) Lower Engine rpm,
Lower Pressure,
II: CX_B (H mode) But Same flow. (Same speed)
III: CX_C (H mode)
Energy save performance is
prioritized in H&A modes on
CX_C.
Q3 D
Lower Eng rpm
Q2 C
C to D;
Same Engine rpm,
Q1 B A I Lower Pressure,
And Increase flow. (Faster)
Cycle time performance is
II prioritized at SP mode on CX_C.
Flow
III
Pressure P2 P1
•Spool
Spool Stroke Control
Control” works in all work modes.
Energy save performance is prioritized in both H & A modes on the CX_C. During this
function the engine rpm is lowered and the Speed Stroke Control reduces hydraulic
pressures. By reducing hydraulic pressures and the engine rpm, the main pumps can
maintain
i t i th
the oilil fl
flow.
Cycle time performance is prioritized in SP mode on the CX_C. During this function
the engine rpm is maintained and the Speed Stroke Control reduces hydraulic
pressures. By reducing hydraulic pressures and maintaining engine rpm, the main
pump flows can be increased.
CX250C
Reducing Valve
Proportional Solenoids
Shown are the three proportional solenoids used in the Spool Stroke
Control System.
Boom down
Arm In
Bucket Close
Boom-down
Arm-In
Bucket-close
CX350C
Reducing Valve
Boom-down
Arm-In
Bucket-close
Boom Up
p Pressure Sensor
CX250C Boom up
Rear of C/V
Shown are the Boom up pressure sensors used in the Spool Stroke
Control System.
Boom up
CX350C
Boom up
Rear of C/V
CX250C
Arm close
Shown are the Boom up pressure sensors used in the Spool Stroke
Control System.
Arm close
CX350C
Arm close
250X3
Bucket Close
Front of C/V
Shown are the Boom up pressure sensors used in the Spool Stroke
Control System.
Bucket close
CX350C
Bucket Close
Front of C/V
This training program will give an overview of the “Enhanced Pump Transition
Reduction Control System”.
This is a new feature for the CX_C excavator and will be used on the CX250C,
CX300C and CX350C models.
Overview: The pump transition reduction system has been used on the CX_B
models to decrease main pump loads and reduce fuel consumption. The pump
transition reduction system has been improved giving the CX_C increased sensitivity
to control and monitor main pump loads and reduce fuel consumption.
Result: Lowering the main pump horsepower on the engine, preventing engine lug-
down and unnecessary engine loads.
With additional machine side sensors added to the CX_C, the main computer is now
able to closelyy monitor all operator
p working
g characteristics.
Operation
1. Reduces the amount of speed drop under high load (SP-H mode)
Operation conditions................. For high load When the P1 & P2 pressure
becomes high voltage, the current to the pump horsepower control proportional
valve Imax is changed Low ֜ High to increase the pump flow.
2. Reduces the amount of speed drop under high load when digging with the arm-in
(SP-H mode) When the arm-in operation is detected by the arm-in pilot pressure
sensor, high load is detected faster than for other operations.
3. Response speed up for sudden lever operation
Operation conditions ................ For sudden lever operation When sudden lever
operation is detected by the N1 or N2 negative control pressure sensor, the
current to the pump horsepower control proportional valve Imax is changed Low
֜ High to increase the pump flow.For travel operation
4. For travel operation, the pump current is fixed to 600 mA. However, if the engine
speed is 1300 rpm or less, the pump current is fixed to 50 mA. (Prevention of
engine stalling is given priority)
3 Engine
4 P1 pressure sensor
5 P2 pressure sensor
6 N1 pressure sensor
7 N2 pressure sensor
PID control
When the engine actual speed falls to 30 rpm or more below the target engine speed,
the current is gradually lowered to “I Minimum” (50 mA). When the difference of the
actual engine speed from the target engine speed falls to less than 30 rpm, the
current rises to the I Max High for the each mode (600 mA).
Backup control
If trouble occurs in a pressure sensor (P1, P2, upper side), the sudden load
restriction control is not carried out. If trouble occurs in the pump horsepower control
proportional valve, the output from the computer stops (0 mA).
Mii-Amp
Basic system control (Same as CX_B)
Milli--Amp
Milli
Time
I max hi Example. 2)
I max lo
When operating
Amp
multiple functions
Mi-A
I min
Time
Time Example 3)
With easy digging or
small main pump load
Mi-Amp
p
Improved system can now control the pump torque
requirements according to the operation
characteristic . Time
Example.
p 1))
At the end of cylinder stroke, mA’s stay at (I min) position for longer period.
Example. 2)
When operating multiple functions, mA’s vary between (I min) position and 300 mA
position.
Example 3)
With easy digging or small main pump load, mA’s do not drop to the (I min) position.
Milli--Amp
Milli
I max hi P A R A M ETER S 1/3
I max lo Lo-ID LE EN G IN E S P EED 1 0 0 0 m in-1
A UTO ID LE TIM E 0 0 0 5 sec
A UTO ID LE EN G IN E S P EE1 2 0 0 m in-1
ID LE S H U T D O W N TIM E 0 0 3 5 sec
A U TO P O W ER B O O ST ++++ on/off
P U M P P O W ER A T STA R T 0 3 0 0 mA
I min P U M P P O W ER D O W N 0 0 5 0 mA
R EV .LIM IT A T B R EA KER + + + + on/off
Time EN A B LE P O W ER S A V E ++++ on/off
For High Altitude Job Site Operation, Mi-Amp Values Can Be Adjusted.
Pump Power at Start: Default is 300 mA. After sudden operation mA’s drop to I min
value After going to I min valve mA’s
value. mA s jump up to 300 mA level
level. This mA valve can be
adjusted up (increase) or down (decrease).
This training program will explain the “Auto Energy Save System”.
Overview: The purpose of this system is to reduce fuel consumption by lowering the
engine rpm when not activating any functions.
Apart from the standard Auto-Idle feature, it will also reduce the discomfort to the
operator due to engine vibration and its feature is to lower the engine speed quickly
by 50 rpm.
Controller A
Engine
Pressure
P
Sensor
ECM
wing
N1 N2
avel
Upper
P1 P2
Sw
Tra
New Power Save
Synchronized with Lever Activation
O
Operation
i Condition:
C di i JJoysticks
i k AAre IIn A neutrall P
Position
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Controller A monitors the P1, P2, N1, N2, Swing, Upper, Travel Pressure Sensors and
determines operation state. Controller A also monitors the engine load condition from
ECM.
When controller A judges no joystick movement or low engine load factor, than
engine rpm is lowered by 50 rpm.
C t ll A
Controller
outputs to
Controller A receives ECM to Lower
Decrease Engine Load Engine Speed
Signal
Controller A
P1, P2,
P1 P2 Swing,
Swing Upper,
Upper
Travel, N1, N2 Pressure
Sensor measures non- P1 P2 Swi Up Tra N1 N2
operation state.
Controller A monitors the P1, P2, N1, N2, Swing, Upper, Travel Pressure Sensors and
determines operation state. Controller A also monitors the engine load condition from
ECM.
ECM
When controller A judges no joystick movement or low engine load factor, than
engine rpm is lowered 50 rpm.
1 Computer A
2 Control valve
3 P
Power save solenoid
l id
8 Pump 1
9 Pump 2
10 P1 flflow control
t l proportional
ti l
valve
Operation explanation
1 Normal operation
1.
If more than one second passes with all the sensor signals to the computer OFF
(upper side, travel, option and swing pressure), the computer judges that no
Pilot lever is being operated and outputs maximum current to the P1 flow control
proportional valve and turns on the power save solenoid valve.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Operation of the solenoid valves when the engine is stopped
with the key ON. Even if no lever is operated, when the engine stops, the battery
save function works and there is no output to the P1 flow control proportional valve or
the power save solenoid valve.
This is a new feature for the CX_C excavator and will be used on the CX250C,
CX300C, and CX350C models.
Overview: The purpose of this system is to reduce fuel consumption by lowering the
engine rpm when activating both boom down and swing functions as well as swing
only functions.
250X3 100 - Y Y
300X3 100 - Y Y
350X3 100 - Y Y
Controller A
Engine
Pressure
Sensors
ECM
Swing
・Engine rpm lower control: Four Pressure Sensor (P1, P2, N2, Swing Pilot) P1 P2 N2 Pilot
System Overview: With engine running controller A monitors the pressures of the P1,
P2, N2 and Swing pilot pressure transducers. If the pressures in the P1, P2, N2 and
Swing pressure transducers indicate that the operator is booming down and swinging
or swinging only than computer A sends a signal to the ECM to lower the engine
speed by 100 rpm. The ECM than lowers the engine by 100 rpm’s.
With engine running at 100 rpm lower, controller A monitors the pressures of the P2
and N2 pressure transducers. If the pressures in the P2 and N1 indicate that the
operator is no longer booming down and swinging or swinging only than computer A
sends a signal to the ECM to raise the engine rpm. The ECM than raises the engine
by 100 rpm’s.
The ECM will than allow the engine rpm to raise back to the full engine rpm position
based on the selected work mode.
Engine ECM
ECM Output To
Lower Engine
speed
Computer A Output To
Raise Engine Speed
Computer A
Four Sensors
measures
Swing change in
P1 P2 N2 Pilot pressures
Operation Condition: Boom Down + Swing or Swing Only will engage this feature.
Computer monitors the pressures from the four pressure sensors (P1, P2, N2,
Swing Pilot).
P1 – Pump 1 Main Pump Pressure
P2 – Pump 2 Main Pump Pressure
N2 – Pump 2 / Negative Control Pressure
Swing Pilot – Swing Pilot Control Pressure
Computer A signals ECM to lower or raise engine 100 rpm based on transducer
signal inputs.
A t Idle
Auto Idl
Idle Stop
Auto idle,
Idle stop switch
Each of these modes can be selected by pressing and releasing the button until the
desired mode is selected.
Auto Idle starts when all the conditions below are satisfied.
1. The auto idle mode switch is pressed, turning the auto idle mode ON.
2. An operating lever has not been operated for a continuous period of 5 sec. (The
upper, swing, travel, option 1, and option 2 pressure sensor are OFF for a
continuous period of 5 sec.)
Throttle Volume
Bar Gate
Purpose
While in Idle Stop mode with the engine under 1200 rpm, if the controller detects no
machine operation for three minutes
minutes, than the engine will be shut down
down. This feature
will eliminate unnecessary idling time and improve fuel efficiency
The controller monitors the activity of the following:
•Throttle volume
•Auto idle switch
•One
One touch idle switch
•The bar gate switch.
Operation Condition
・Idle Stop mode only "ON"
Idle Stop
Idle stop mode operates after performance of steps 1 through 3 below.
1.The idle stop switch is pressed, switching on the idle stop mode.
2.If the gate lever is raised, the engine speed is less than 1200 min-1, and the throttle
volume, auto idle switch and one-touch idle switch are not operated for a continuous
period
i d off 15 sec., an alarm
l di
displays
l on th
the monitor
it screen and dabbuzzer sounds.
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3.After another 10 sec., the idle stop relay turns ON and the engine stops.
* To restart, the key is switched OFF, and cranking is performed to start the engine.
* If a restart is not performed, the key is to be switched OFF.
After 10 seconds of warning message than Idle Stop Relay will be ON, and engine
will shut-down.
While in Auto Idle + Idle Stop mode if the controller detects no machine operation for
five seconds from the Pressure Transducers than engine will be first lowered to 1200
rpm.
Pressure Transducers being monitored:
Upper
pp Pressure Transducers
Swing Pressure Transducers
Travel Pressure Transducers
Auxiliary Line Pressure Switch 1
Auxiliary Line Pressure Switch 2
After th
Aft the engine
i iis llowered
d tto 1200 rpm if the
th controller
t ll detects
d t t no machine
hi operation
ti
for 3 minutes than engine will be shut-down.
Items monitored for this portion of Auto Idle + Idle Stop feature: Throttle
Volume
Auto Idle Switch
One Touch Idle
Bar Gate
G Switch
S
One-touch idle
1 Monitor 3 Engine 5 switch
2 Computer A 4 Idle stop relay 6 Throttle volume
Purpose
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Automatically stops the engine after a certain time has passed. (Energy saving)
Operation explanation
If the Idle stop and auto idle mode switch is selected Idling stop operates after
performance of steps 1 through 4 below.
1. The auto idle stop switch is pressed, switching on the idle stop mode.
2. If the operation lever is not operated for a continuous period of 5 sec., the engine
speed is reduced to 1200 min-1 (auto idle enabled). (The upper, swing, travel,
option 1, and option 2 pressure sensor are OFF for a continuous period of 5 sec.)
3. If the throttle volume, auto idle switch and one-touch idle switch are not operated
for a continuous period of 10 sec., an alarm displays on the monitor screen and a
buzzer sounds.
4. After another 10 sec., the idle stop relay turns ON and the engine stops.
* To restart, the key is switched OFF, and cranking is performed to start the engine.
* If a restart is not performed, the key is to be switched OFF.
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Arm (1) Option 1 Boom (1)
b e h
Boom (2) Travel (left) Bucket
c f i
Swing Arm (2) Travel (right)
Purpose
When swing operation is running alone, the pump flow is reduced, and the excess oil
ejected from the swing motor relief valve is eliminated.
Operation explanation
1. Operation conditions for swing relief cut control
The swing relief cut control provides relief when the pressure is boosted for the start
of the swing due to sudden swing operation and the drained off excess oil is held to
the lowest amount possible. The purpose is to provide an energy saving effect.
Control is executed when all the conditions below are satisfied.
1. Sudden swing operation ・・・ When the swing lever is operated, this is judged
from the swing pilot pressure sensor pressure rise.
2. Within 1 second after start of swing
3. Travel non-operation ・・・ Travel pressure sensor OFF
4. No attachments other than boom down are operating.・・・ That no attachment
is operating is judged from the N2 negative control pressure & P1 pressure
sensor.
5. Option line non-operation ・・・ Option pressure sensor OFF
Control contents
For the swing relief cut operation, after the current to the P1 flow control proportional
valve is increased and the P1 flow is reduced, while checking the P1 pump discharge
pressure,, the system
p y gradually
g y reduces the output
p current to the P1 flow control
proportional valve and raises the P1 pump flow to the constant swing speed.
•Swing relief cut control flow
Judged as swing only + sudden operation ֜ Swing relief cut operation ֜ Increased
current to P1 flow control proportional valve ֜
֜ P1 pump flow reduced ֜ Current gradually decreased while watching swing
pressure fall status ֜ P1 pump flow increased
<Caution>
P1 flow control proportional valve: Current (high) ֜ P1 pump flow (low); Current (low)
֜ P1 pump flow (high)
Purpose:
When the pump flow rises during a swing operation, the swing speed increases.
To prevent this, control of the pump flow is performed. (Swing speed control)
Operation explanation
Operation conditions for swing speed limit control
Control is executed when all the conditions below are satisfied.
1. Swing alone full lever operation ・・・ Judged from the N1 and N2 negative
control pressure sensors and P1 and P2 pressure sensors
2 Travel
2. T ti ・・・ Travel
l non-operation T l pressure sensor OFF
3. The work mode is SP mode.
Control contents
The output current to the P1 flow control valve is set to the maximum of 350 mA and
the P1 pump flow is reduced.