AP300F Asphalt Paver Machine System Caterpillar


Drag Conveyor - Calibrate

Usage:

AP300F NNN

------ WARNING! ------

Diesel engine exhaust contains products of combustion which may cause personal injury.

Always start and operate the engine in a well ventilated area, and, if in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.


------ WARNING! ------

Personal injury can result from rotating and moving parts. Stay clear of all rotating and moving parts.

Never attempt adjustments while the machine is moving or the engine is running unless otherwise specified.

The machine must be parked on a level surface and the engine stopped.

Attach a "Do Not Operate" or similar warning tag to the start switch and controls before servicing, repairing, or making adjustments to the machine.


------ WARNING! ------

Personal injury or death can result from sudden machine movement.

Sudden movement of the machine can cause injury to persons on or near the machine.

To prevent injury or death, make sure that the area around the machine is clear of personnel and obstructions before operating the machine.


------ WARNING! ------

Injury to personnel can result if they are not in the operator's view. Allow only essential personnel near the machine, and make sure the personnel are in the operator's view when testing, to prevent injury. Make sure checks are done in an open area.


------ WARNING! ------

To prevent injury or death, never work under a machine while a test is being performed.


Specifications

Table 1
Machine Test Parameters 
Date  Product or Component SN 
Measurement Location  Measurement  Actual 
Minimum hydraulic oil temperature for test  45 ± 10 °C (113 ± 18 °F)   

Table 2
Test Specifications 
Date  Product or Component SN 
Location  Specification  Actual 
The drag conveyor sprocket shaft speed.  119 ± 15 rpm   
Time required for conveyor to make a complete revolution.  10.5 ± 1.5 seconds   

Introduction

The conveyor solenoids are electronically controlled using open-loop logic. The minimum current and maximum current must be calibrated to ensure proper conveyor speed control during operation. Perform the calibration procedure under any of the following conditions:

  • The auxiliary pump has been replaced.

  • A conveyor solenoid has been replaced.

  • The machine ECM has been replaced.

  • Maximum conveyor speed is outside the specified range.

  • A conveyor moves when the system is off.

  • Conveyor movement is erratic immediately after conveyor movement is initiated.

The following calibration procedure can be done on the machine display. The right and left solenoids must be calibrated independently.

Required Tools

Table 3
Required Tools 
Tool  Item  Qty  Part No  Description 
  351-8635  Tachometer Kit 

Calibration Preparation

  1. Drive the machine to a smooth, horizontal surface.


    Illustration 1g03890163

  2. Move propel lever (4) to the NEUTRAL position.

  3. Press parking brake switch (5) to change the status of the parking brake to "engaged". When the parking brake status is "engaged", an LED next to the parking brake switch will be illuminated.

  4. Use travel mode switch (3) to select the pave mode. When the travel mode is set to pave, an LED next to pave symbol (2) will be illuminated.

    Note: The machine must be in pave mode to operate the screed lift system, hopper system, tow point system, and auger lift system.

  5. Press and hold screed raise switch (1). Release the switch when the screed is raised fully.


    Illustration 2g03890192

  6. Engage screed lock lever (6) on each side of the machine.


    Illustration 3g03890194

  7. Use screed float switch (7) to place the screed in the FLOAT position. When the screed is in the FLOAT position, an LED next to the screed float switch will illuminate. Allow the tow arms to rest on the screed lock mechanisms.

  8. Press rpm decrease switch (8) once to operate the engine in low idle.


    Illustration 4g03890197

  9. Examine the display. If "Regen Conditions Not Met" warning (9) is shown and the banner is yellow, allow the engine to operate until the regeneration cycle is complete. The cycle may require up to 1 hour to complete. If the warning banner is red, use Cat® ET to complete a regeneration cycle as soon as possible. If no engine regeneration warning is shown, go to the next step.


    Illustration 5g06037468

  10. Press and hold push to start switch (10). Release the switch when the engine stops.


    Illustration 6g03890226

  11. Move machine power switch (11) to the OFF position.


    Illustration 7g03890237

  12. Unhook latch (13), lift deck plate (12), and install the prop rod.


    Illustration 8g03890240

  13. If the left conveyor solenoid is to be calibrated, install a small piece of reflective tape (15) from Tool (A) on left conveyor sprocket shaft (14).


    Illustration 9g03890245

  14. If the right conveyor solenoid is to be calibrated, install a small piece of reflective tape (16) from Tool (A) on right conveyor sprocket shaft (17).


    Illustration 10g03890248

  15. Move machine power switch (11) into the ON position. After the home screen is shown on display (18) press and hold push to start switch (10). Release the switch when the engine starts.


    Illustration 11g03890269

  16. Actuate screen unlock switch (19) to enable the touch screen on the display.

    Note: When the display is enabled, an LED next to the screen unlock switch is illuminated.



    Illustration 12g03890275

  17. Tap status icon (20) to enter the status screen.


    Illustration 13g03890292

  18. Operate the engine at low idle for a few minutes. Press rpm increase switch (21) once to operate the engine in high idle.


    Illustration 14g03890294

  19. Monitor hydraulic oil temperature (22) on display (18). Operate the machine until the oil temperature reaches a minimum of 45 ± 10 °C (113 ± 18 °F).

  20. Tap home icon (23).

  21. If the left conveyor solenoid is to be calibrated, go to "Feeder Solenoid (Left Conveyor) - Calibration Procedure". If the right conveyor solenoid is to be calibrated, go to "Feeder Solenoid (Right Conveyor) - Calibration Procedure".

Feeder Solenoid (Left Conveyor) - Calibration Procedure

Note: This calibration procedure requires operation of the machine controls. Read and understand machine operation before performing this calibration procedure. Refer to the machine Operation and Maintenance Manual.



    Illustration 15g03890309

  1. Tap service icon (24).


    Illustration 16g03890315

  2. Tap "Calibrations" (25).


    Illustration 17g03890320

  3. Tap "Feeder Solenoid" (26).


    Illustration 18g03890322

  4. Tap "Left Conveyor" (27).


    Illustration 19g03890328

  5. Read on-screen warnings (28). Tap down arrow (29) to scroll through the warnings.


    Illustration 20g03890330

  6. After fulfilling requirements of on-screen warnings (28), tap "OK" icon (30).


    Illustration 21g03890331

  7. Tap "OK" icon (30) to start the calibration.


    Illustration 22g03890334

  8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the calibration of the left conveyor control solenoid.

  9. When the calibration is complete, press rpm decrease switch (8) once to operate the engine in low idle.

  10. Press and hold push to start switch (10). Release the switch when the engine stops.

  11. Move machine power switch (11) to the OFF position.

  12. Return the prop rod to the storage position.

  13. Close deck plate (12), and secure plate with latch (13).

Feeder Solenoid (Right Conveyor) - Calibration Procedure

Note: This calibration procedure requires operation of the machine controls. Read and understand machine operation before performing this calibration procedure. Refer to the machine Operation and Maintenance Manual.

  1. Tap service icon (24).

  2. Tap "Calibrations" (25).

  3. Tap "Feeder Solenoid" (26).


    Illustration 23g03890336

  4. Tap "Right Conveyor" (31).


    Illustration 24g03890339

  5. Read on-screen warnings (32). Tap down arrow (29) to scroll through the warnings.


    Illustration 25g03890341

  6. After fulfilling the requirements of the on-screen warnings, tap "OK" icon (30).


    Illustration 26g03890344

  7. Tap "OK" icon (30) to start the calibration.


    Illustration 27g03890347

  8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the calibration of the right conveyor control solenoid.

  9. When the calibration is complete, press rpm decrease switch (8) once to operate the engine in low idle.

  10. Press and hold push to start switch (10). Release the switch when the engine stops.

  11. Move machine power switch (11) to the OFF position.

  12. Return the prop rod to the storage position.

  13. Close deck plate (12), and secure plate with latch (13).

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