Kalmar - MSARB Speed Signal (LCD) Diagnostic

Modified on Fri, 13 Feb at 2:51 PM

1. Fault Overview

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AI-generated content may be incorrect. When the LCD screen ‘Fault Detected’ menu option displays a Speed Signal Fault, and the MSB Fault Light remains constantly illuminated when the ignition is turned to ON (right),

Access MSB and Screen Faults sub-menu by pressing and holding red fault symbol on screen or via holding the menu button for 3 seconds.

No vehicle CAN activity on MSB

Speed signal fault

The fault conditions will be one of below:

Conditions for setting fault

No speed signal is detected.
The MSB ECU input speed signal device is incorrectly set for vehicle application.
The vehicle is travelling at over 19mph; the calculated road speed of the MSB ECU differs from the GPS speed by more than 20%.
The MSB ECU is not receiving the vehicle CAN messaging.
Internal MSB ECU fault.

NOTE: 'NO vehicle CAN' fault will be displayed if DIP switch 3 in the MSB ECU is in the ON position, and the Vehicle CAN is not connected.

NOTE: The Calculated Speed ‘C’ and GPS Speed ‘G’ should not differ by more than 5%.

Test to be completed over 20mph.

Example: A Vehicle travelling at 30mph, if the value of ‘C’ was 30mph, an acceptable range of the ‘G’ value would be between 28.5mpg and 31.5mph.

NOTE: Vehicle speeds MUST be confirmed via a GPS device. GPS reading is most accurate when travelling at a constant speed. The vehicle speedometer will not be accurate enough at speeds 6mph or lower.

After completing diagnosis and rectifying any faults, a full system test must then be performed and documented on the Systems Confirmation Test – MAX-SAFE Anti-Rollaway Brake System test sheet prior to returning the vehicle to service.

3. Diagnostic Procedure

Ensure that ALL testing is conducted in a controlled, safe, and legal manner. It is recommended that an observer watches the status of the system whilst testing is being conducted.

STEP 1: Clear the fault by isolating the vehicle power supply at the batteries for at least 1 second, then reactivate the power supply to the vehicle. Allow time for GPS Lock to be achieved.

Verify the Calculated speed ‘C’ and GPS speed ‘G’ values on the LCD screen are both displaying 0mph when the vehicle is stationary.

Drive vehicle, checking that the speed signal (Speedometer) in the vehicle is operational. Verify ‘C’ & ‘G’ values. Keeping a steady speed for at least 2mph above 30mph. Set cruise control if available.

The ‘C’ value is out of range with the G value: Continue to STEP 2.

The ‘C’ Calculated speed shows 0mph: Continue to STEP 3.

Values within range: Verify repair with Full System Test.

NOTE: Please note that this fault can also indicate a possible fault within the vehicle speed signal circuit, for which specialist repair may be needed from the vehicle OEM.

STEP 2: The calibration of the speed signal, and thus the calculated speed value, does not match the GPS speed value. If the system is set to calculate speed from a CAN signal, the vehicle engine ECU settings will need to be verified/ reprogrammed.

Verify repair with Full System Test.

STEP 3: The MSB ECU is not receiving a vehicle speed signal. Inspect the vehicle CAN connection at the body builder connector. Refer to Table 1

Using a flat blade screwdriver depress locking tabs on either side of the MSB ECU. Check the MSB ECU PCB DIP switch 3 setting is correct for the speed signal used: DIP SWITCH 3 (ON).

DO NOT MAKE ANY OTHER ADJUSTMENTS INSIDE MSB ECU.

Within specifications: Continue to STEP 4.

Not within specifications: Repair as required and verify with Full System Test.

Table 1.

Description	Colour	Pin location (MSB)	Expected Voltages
CAN HIGH	Yellow	Pin 5	2.7V
CAN LOW	Green	Pin 8	2.4V

STEP 4: The ECU has failed. This scenario is unlikely: repeat all testing again to ensure that it is the ECU that has failed. If all testing has been repeated and testing still indicates that the ECU has failed, replace the ECU.

Verify repair with Full System Test.

4. Full System Test

Undertake a full system test of the MAX-SAFE Brake System and document the results on the test sheet found within the document Systems Confirmation Test – MAX-SAFE Anti-Rollaway Brake System prior to returning the vehicle to service.

Should the testing outlined within the Systems Confirmation Test fail for any reason, the system must be thoroughly inspected, diagnosed and repaired, as per the relevant Diagnostic Process document, prior to the vehicle being returned to service.