High Country Tek emc-1V - Manual (Page 5)

Part No:- 021-00351 Rev 1.0 emc-1P & emc-1V e-Fan System Controller User Guide Page 5
e-Fan Cooling System Controllers
with J1939 Interface
’emc-1P & emc-1V’ e-Fan System Controller
The emc-1P and emc-1V are the latest additions to the High Country Tek (HCT) family of e-Fan control
modules. These highly cost effective controllers have all the features and input output functionality that
will support a wide range and configuration of e-Fan system applications. As with all of the HCT modules,
the controller is packaged in a small rugged enclosure and encapsulated in flame resistant resin to
withstand extreme conditions in the harsh mobile operating environment.
The modules are ideally suited for today’s OEM, distributor or system builder, with both mechanical and
electrical robustness paramount in the design priority, Windows™ compatible easy to use set-up software
and full CE compliance means this one product can be used across multiple platforms, markets and
applications. This unit’s cost effectiveness will become quickly apparent through the reduction in
inventory costs and stocking needs as well as in the engineering time taken usually associated with the
design to delivery cycle.
Programming of the controller parameters and all diagnostics is done through the RS232 connector
pendant. This is a separate connector from the main or SAE J1939 connector ( as fitted on the emc-1P )
so that optimization or operational observation can be carried out without disturbing the cooling system
operation. When programming, changes or observation of the module function is required, connection
can be made through a standard computer serial connection, either directly via a 9 way ‘D’ type connector
or through an HCT approved USB to serial converter. In all cases, the HCT programming interface cable
(Part No: 999 – 10075, RS232 programming cable) is required for communication from the controller to a
Windows™ based PC.
The controller is designed to make the fan system set-up easy to configure and control. The hardware
contains the framework software where the parameters can be changed depending on the user’s needs
via the PC graphical user interface (GUI).
The GUI has been organized into various user screens that are logical and simple to understand.
Terminology has been used that is commonplace through the mechanical, hydraulic, mobile and electric
fan drive industry to allow easy configuration, set-up and running and is intended to cater for a wide range
of users with varying levels of computer familiarity.
This controller is ideally suited to equipment upgrades as well as installation by OEM’s at machine build
time and offers all the necessary features required by today’s modern engines that use the J1939
communications standard.
The controller will take information directly from the J1939 bus for the common temperatures broadcast
such as Engine Coolant, Charge air and Transmission Oil Temperature making system integration very
quick and easy. Engine RPM is also monitored by the module giving the user an option to control the
engine load during the engine start cycle. (minimum RPM setting) Additional external inputs ( 1x emc-1P
& 2x emc-1V ) from Thermistors may be used to monitor non SAE J1939 temperatures and effect the fan
operation.
The emc-1P & emc-1V products are backed by High Country Tek’s industry leading product reliability,
easy to use software design and market leading customer service and technical support as well as on-
time delivery while the well designed and intuitive graphical user Interface (GUI), allows you to program
multiple configurable modes of operation available within the one module.