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SKILLS COURSE

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

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MECHANICAL TRAINING

DESIGN

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LEGAL NOTICE
The technical information contained in these documents may only be used by specialists in the field of
automotive repair.

It is intended solely for use during repair and maintenance work on RENAULT vehicles by automotive
repair specialists possessing the necessary skills to perform such work.

RENAULT accepts no responsibility for work undertaken. All such work is the responsibility of those
performing it.

RENAULT accepts no responsibility for the use of technical information not corresponding to the most
up-to-date version issued by RENAULT.

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GENERAL CONTENTS
ELECTRICAL LAYOUT

CHARGE

POWER WIRING

BATTERY

MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

ELECTRIC MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY COOLING

THERMAL COMFORT

BRAKING

MAINTENANCE

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ELECTRICAL LAYOUT

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ELECTRICAL LAYOUT
INTRODUCTION
The electric vehicle has:

A 14 volt network

An EVC computer

A 400 volt network

The electric vehicle has a 14 volt electric network for:


Computers
Opening element management
Lighting
12 volt battery

Multiplex networks

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Motor fuse and


relay box/
Protection and
switching unit
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ELECTRICAL LAYOUT
MULTIPLEX NETWORKS
Global network
OBD

Vehicle
Multimedia

Opening
elements

Electrotech

Electric vehicles have one or more 14 volt multiplex networks, identical to the multiplex networks found on
Renault combustion engine vehicles. These multiplex networks use protocols such as CAN communication
protocols (for example: vehicle network) or even LSFT (for example: opening element network).

"Electrotech" network

Vehicle

The 4 computers present on this network communicate between themselves using a CAN protocol. The EVC
computer creates a gateway between the "Electrotech" network and the "Vehicle" network.

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ELECTRICAL LAYOUT

Traction battery charger


(BCB)

Converter assembly (PEB)

Electric vehicle central


management unit (EVC)

Traction battery computer


(LBC)

OBD
Electrotech

Multimedia

Opening elements
The EVC computer is developed based on another computer.
It has the same functions as the injection computer of a combustion engine vehicle.

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ELECTRICAL LAYOUT
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE AND RELAY BOX

Electric vehicles have a passenger compartment fuse and relay box


(BFRH) identical to combustion engine vehicles.

MOTOR FUSE AND RELAY BOX / UPC


Motor fuse and relay boxes.
The motor fuse and relay box has the same
functionalities as on combustion engine
vehicles.

Protection and switching unit (UPC)


Identical to combustion engine vehicles.

THE EVC COMPUTER


Management of the 400 V / 12 V DC/DC converter
The EVC computer manages:
- Activation and deactivation of the function,
- The display of faults by the converter assembly.

Converter assembly

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Management of the 14 volt network
The EVC computer manages:
The voltage of the 14 volt network because it varies
according to the vehicle operating phases,
All of the faults related to the 14 volt network (undervoltage,
overvoltage, communication problem),
The display of warning messages on the instrument panel
in the event of a malfunction on the 14 volt and 400 volt
networks.

Management of the traction and cruise control/speed limiter


The EVC computer uses the converter assembly to manage the traction and
regulate/limit the speed setpoint of the cruise control/speed limiter.

Management of the charge


Junction box

EVC computer

The EVC computer actuates the charging of the traction battery via the charger integrated into the junction
box.

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Management of the traction battery
The EVC computer manages the traction battery by actuating 3 relays (A, P, N):
- during the activation and deactivation phases of the vehicle,
- during the charging phases.

Pre-charging resistor

Management of the various instrument panel messages


The EVC computer manages the display of various messages on the instrument panel.

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Mileage counter with reset in kWh

Overall instant vehicle consumption in kW

Average consumption in kWh/100

Distance range

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"INTERLOCK" management

The "interlock" function makes it possible to check that all of the 400 volt connectors are correctly connected.
This monitoring also prevents a voltage of 400 volts to be accessed by the user.

Insulation level
Description
The 400 volt network is completely insulated on the electric vehicle.
The EVC computer monitors the insulation level between the vehicle and the 400 volt network.

1st insulation fault

2nd insulation fault

The resistance between the battery and the vehicle chassis is measured.
The insulation fault sensor is located in the traction battery. It is the traction battery computer which sends
the impedance measurement via the multiplex network to the EVC computer.

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Insulation level
1st insulation fault

This detection protects the equipment and the user in the event of a short circuit on the 400 volt network.
If a first insulation fault level is detected (>80 kOhms), a first orange service indicator light is displayed on the
instrument panel in order to warn the user.

2nd insulation fault

This detection protects the equipment and the user in the event of a short circuit on the 400 volt network.
If the fault reaches 40 kOhms, there is a danger for the user. Charging the battery is prohibited. The user is
warned by a red display on the instrument panel.

Earth strap

Earth straps are present on all components supplied with


400 volts.
Earth safety strap
In the event of insulation faults, the straps enable the 400
volt circuit to be closed via the vehicle body.
A procedure to check these straps is in place.
It is essential to refer to the technical documentation.

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ELECTRICAL LAYOUT
Preconditioning
The conditions to obtain preconditioning are:

When the electric vehicle is connected to the mains (charging) and charging is complete, the EVC computer
can request the thermal condition of the vehicle.

THE EVC COMPUTER MANAGES THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS:


Airbag

UCH

ABS

CAN network

Wire connection
LIN
Heater

Vacuum
pump

Electric coolant pump


(thermal comfort)
Additional resistor
unit
Electric coolant pump
+ valve (cooling)
EVC

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compressor

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THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE HAS A 400 VOLT ELECTRICAL NETWORK:
Vehicle mobility and charge
Junction box

400 volt network


Converter assembly
DC / DC

400 volt network

In an electrical vehicle, the


400 volt network is orange in
colour.

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Junction box
Function
The Junction Box supplies the entire 400 volt network.
The Junction Box contains the battery charger.
The charger enables the traction battery to be charged.
The charger converts the alternating voltage of the external domestic
electrical network into 400 volt direct voltage in order to recharge the
traction battery.

Connections

Converter assembly connector

Battery connector

Resistor unit
connector
Charging plug
connector

Air conditioning
compressor
connector

Signal connectors

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The converter assembly
DC / DC
The DC/DC converter enables the 400 volt voltage to be
converted into 14 volts in order to recharge the 12 volt battery
and supply the voltage to the standard electrical network
It replaces the alternator on a standard combustion engine
vehicle.

Inverter
Value (v)

Value (v)

Power inverter

Time

Time

The converter assembly contains a power inverter which supplies the 400 volt three-phase voltage to the
stator of the traction motor.

Immobiliser
The converter assembly forms part of the
immobiliser chain on the vehicle.
When the + after ignition feed is switched on,
the UCH requests authentication of the
converter assembly via the multiplex networks.
Converter assembly
(PEB)

EVC

The converter assembly is paired to the UCH


and cannot be swapped with another UCH for
a test.

UCH

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ELECTRICAL LAYOUT
Actuation
Three-phase
supply of the
electric motor

Electric motor
excitation

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SUPPLY LEVEL
The supply levels are:
+ Permanent
+ Timed feed
+ Accessories feed
+ After ignition
Automatic activation of functions
(LAP)

The UCH controls activation and deactivation


As soon as the computers that can be activated by the vehicle CAN networks are no longer active, they send
a message indicating that they are ready to be deactivated over the CAN network.
As soon as the assembly has responded favourably, the UCH sends a general deactivation request. When
this request is received, all the computers concerned are deactivated and cut their consumption on the 14
volt network.

There are 3 reasons why the UCH may activate the vehicle if the vehicle is deactivated:
"Customer" activation:
When the customer wants to use their vehicle (unlocking).
Technical activation:
Every 8 hours (for 10 seconds), the UCH activates the vehicle in order to assess the status of the battery.
The temperature is recorded by the traction battery computer and stored in the memory.
Technical activation:
Every 8 hours (for 10 seconds), the UCH activates the vehicle in order to assess the status of the battery.
The temperature is recorded by the traction battery computer and stored in the memory.

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CHARGING

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CHARGING
Standard charging
Operation duration: 8 hours
Lead with EVSE

The charging lead equipped with the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment) unit is available in 10 or 16 Amps.

Lead without EVSE

Using a lead without EVSE requires the use of a Wall Box in order to protect the installation.
This box has the same functionalities as the EVSE unit.

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CHARGING
Charging by quick-drop system
Operation duration: 3 minutes.
Accessible in certain countries.
Available on certain electric vehicles in the Renault
range.

Actuation
EVC

Speed
information

400 volt battery

Lock contacts

The EVC computer detects that the battery must be replaced in a Quick Drop station when the vehicle is
stationary and all of the locks are open.
At this point, all of the safety relays of the traction battery are disconnected from the rest of the 400 volt power
network.

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CHARGING
Charging by quick-drop system
To find out more
The traction battery is equipped with mounting
locks.
In After-Sales, these locks must be unlocked by a
special tool, MS1971.

Rapid charging
Operation duration: 30 minutes.
Vehicles equipped with the rapid charging
function have a special on-board charger.

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CHARGING
CHARGING PRINCIPLE
Indicator lights

Management of the charge

Vehicle socket

Lead

Industrial plug

EVSE

Indicator lights

10 A charge
[01]:[05]
remaining

During charging, the instrument panel is active and shows the remaining charging time.

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CHARGING
Management of the charge
Step 1
When the vehicle is in sleep mode, connecting the
charging plug to the vehicle activates the UCH. The UCH
consequently activates the EVC computer.
The EVC computer activates the 400 volt network.
Step 2
The EVC computer sends a charging request to the
charger.
Step 3
The charger switches to fault finding mode in order to
ensure that its state can authorise charging (vehicle plug
connection status, traction battery relay status, etc.).
Once fault finding is complete, the charger sends the
information: charging ready.

Step 4
Charging commences. The charger follows the instructions sent by the EVC computer.
Step 5
Charging is complete when the 400 volt battery is recharged.
The charger performs fault finding once again. If everything is in order, the charger then sends the
instruction that the vehicle can be deactivated.
When there is no more communication over the multiplex network, the charger can enter sleep mode
status.

Vehicle socket
The socket on the vehicle side is a socket which meets the standard SAE
J1772 16-32A.

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Lead

3 wire lead + "control pilot" wire

3 wire lead

The lead has 3 wires:

The "control pilot" wire

- Live

The "control pilot" wire is a control signal which informs


the charger in the Junction Box about the maximum
current which can be supplied by the electrical installation
to which the vehicle is connected.

- Neutral
- Earth

EVSE unit
The EVSE unit renders the installation to be connected to the
vehicle safe by limiting the charging current.
READY:
GREEN

The EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) unit is


composed of:
- a circuit breaker,

CHARGE:
ORANGE

- a 30 mA differential,
- a bipolar switch,

FAULT:
RED

- an electronic stage which enables the switch to be


controlled when the 2 plugs are connected,
- an earth control.

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CHARGING
Industrial network plug
The industrial plug requires the use of an
adapter which differs according to the country of
use. This adapter facilitates the connection to a
domestic supply network.

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POWER WIRING

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POWER WIRING
GENERAL INFORMATION
Two types of connectors

MAXIMUM CURRENT RANGE: 230


MAXIMUM CURRENT RANGE: 30 AMPS
AMPS
Voltage range: 400 volts direct current

IT IS ESSENTIAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE SAFE BEFORE DISCONNECTING


ANY POWER CONNECTOR. THE VEHICLE MUST ONLY BE MADE SAFE BY
AN AUTHORISED PERSON.

Unlocking

Locking
Base

Slide

Area 2
to disconnect

Area 1 to
deactivate the
interlock
Catch locked/unlocked

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INTERLOCK
Interlock in closed position

Connector correctly locked:


400 volt wire continuity.

Connector incorrectly locked:


Interlock activated.

MAINTENANCE
Repairing forbidden / replacement compulsory
In the event of a fault on the wiring or on a power connector, it is essential to replace the "wiring and
connectors" assembly.

Repairing wiring and power connections is strictly


prohibited.
This information is found in Technical Note 6015A:
"Repairing electrical wiring".

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POWER WIRING
MAINTENANCE
Insulation tester (megohmmeter)

This device is used to measure the insulation of electrical equipment such as an electrical appliance, cables and
any equipment or installation likely to endanger safety in the event of a fault.

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BATTERY

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BATTERY
COMPOSITION OF THE TRACTION BATTERY:

Power relay unit

Upper casing

Metal frames

Traction battery computer

Two stacks

Power circuit

Lower casing

Insulators: they protect


the modules from
vibrations and shocks

Weight: approximately 250 kg


Earth safety strap

Metal frames

Spacers
Metal rods
Bearing plates

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Stacks
Total voltage = Stack 1 (200 V) + Stack 2 (200 V) = 400 V
Each "stack" is composed of 24 modules fitted in series.

Stack 1

Stack 2

Type A module

Type B module

Composition of a module
Lithium-ion cells

Power connector

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BATTERY
Module
The cells are coupled in parallel then the sets of two cells are combined in series.

Power connector

Power connector

Intermediate connector

Cell
Voltage of one cell = 3.7 volts
Capacity of one cell = 34 amp-hours

Cathode

Anode

In a lithium-ion cell, the chemical reaction in the electrochemical accumulator is based on the presence of
lithium.
Lithium remains in an ionic state in the cell, thanks to the insertion of graphite into the negative electrode
(anode) and cobalt, manganese and iron sulphate into the positive electrode (cathode).

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BATTERY
POWER CIRCUIT
Transmit the current from the modules and stacks towards the power relays.

Bar plug
Busbar

Busbar

The "Busbars" enable each stack of modules to be connected to each other and direct the voltage towards
the power relays.

Bar plug

Bar plugs are interconnecting plates for the modules.

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BATTERY
ELECTRICAL SAFETY CIRCUIT
Mechanically and electrically isolates the power voltage leaving the battery.

Relay unit

Circuit breaker

Lockout
The traction battery relay circuit breaker is an insulation system which cuts the continuity of
the power circuit into two equal parts.
This system is involved in battery electrical lockout.
It is essential to be trained in order to work on the battery lockout device.

An interlock system informs the EVC computer of the presence of a circuit breaker and its
locking status.

Relay
Electromagnetic
relay

Busbar

Pre-charging relay

The safety circuit has:


- two plus and minus electromechanical relays,
- one pre-charging relay including a resistor which limits the inrush current when the battery is solicited.
These relays are controlled by the EVC computer.

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BATTERY
Actuation
Step 1
Pre-charging resistor

The EVC computer manages the traction battery by actuating 3 relays (A, P, N):
- during activation and deactivation phases of the vehicle,
- during charging phases.
Step 2

When the vehicle is switched on, relay A is actuated first.


The presence of a resistor on the circuit enables voltage peaks to be avoided during connection.
Step 3

Then relay N is closed.

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BATTERY
Actuation
Step 4
Pre-charging resistor

When the voltage in the 400 volt network reaches the voltage supplied by the battery, relay A is opened and
relay P is closed.
Step 5

In the event of problems on the 400 volt network, the EVC computer actuates the relays in order to isolate
the battery from the rest of the vehicle.

MONITORING LAYOUT
Traction battery computer (LBC)

Redundancy computer
(VMR)
Measuring circuit

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BATTERY
TRACTION BATTERY COMPUTER (LBC) AND DATA VERIFICATION
COMPUTER (VMR)

The role of the traction battery computer is to check and ensure that the voltage of the charging and
discharging modules is maintained.
The information processed by this computer enables the status of each module to be deduced.
The VMR computer is an additional computer. It enables redundancy for module charging and temperature
information measurements.
This redundancy guarantees the safety of the vehicle batteries.

MEASURING CIRCUIT

The measuring circuit collects the voltage of each cell and information from the temperature sensors.
The voltage of the cells is checked at three connection points of a module; "+", "-" and intermediate point.
All these measurements are sent to the traction battery computer and to the redundancy computer.

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BATTERY
CHARGING AND DISCHARGING A MODULE

VMR computer

LBC computer
Exchange
flow

The temperature of the stacks and modules is monitored using sensors.


The sensors are distributed over all of the modules.
The temperature criteria and the charging level influence battery wear.

FUNCTION OF THE LBC COMPUTER


Manage the operating range for one module: between 5 volts and 8.5 volts.
When the voltage of the module
reaches the minimum threshold,
the module enters an irreversible
damage phase.

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When charging, the module voltage


must not exceed 8.5 volts. Beyond
this value, there is a risk of thermal
runaway.

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE KANGOO Z.E. BATTERY
Description

Centring devices

1300 mm

Secured to the bodywork by bolts


No cooling system.
300 mm
No quick drop system.
Weight: 260 kg
750 mm

Upper frame

Power relay unit

Power connector

Inner casing

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BATTERY
Casings
Earth straps are present on all components supplied with 400 volts.
In the event of insulation faults, the straps enable the 400 volt circuit to be closed via the vehicle body. A
procedure to check these straps is in place.
It is essential to refer to the technical documentation.

Earth safety strap

Stack 1: 24 modules

LBC computer

Stack 2: 24 modules

VMR computer

Circuit breaker

2 STACKS OF MODULES
2 stacks x 24 modules = 48 modules
1 module: 7.4 V and 68 Ah
Battery voltage: continuous 400 V

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BATTERY
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE FLUENCE Z.E. BATTERY:
The battery is positioned vertically in the luggage compartment.

800 mm

Protective casing
(steel)

Cooling system.
Quick drop system.

1200 mm
750 mm

Connecting and locking the battery


The battery is secured by 4 "Quick drop" locks on a frame which is fixed to the bodywork.

Circuit breaker

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BATTERY
Circuit breaker
The circuit breaker ensures that the battery is made safe.
It must be removed during an operation on the 400 volt traction chain.
It is involved with the vehicle lockout process.
When the circuit breaker is removed, it must be replaced by the lockout
tool equipped with its padlock.
The circuit breaker is located on the lower right-hand side of the battery.
It cuts the electrical continuity between the battery stacks and lowers
the voltage to 200 volts.

Quick drop locks


Lock
bolt

Belleville washers

2 retaining studs

The "Quick drop" locks ensure that the battery is secure.


Each lock is composed of:
- Two retaining studs on which the unlocking device is positioned.
- "Belleville" washers stacked on each other.
- A lock bolt ensuring quarter-turn unlocking and locking.
The bolt fits into a base containing an open or closed position switch which is fixed to the battery support
frame.

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BATTERY

Electrical wiring
Module stack

Traction battery computer


(LBC)
Battery data verification
computer (VMR)

Anti-tilt studs

The anti-tilt studs are positioned on the top of the battery casing.
Function: to avoid the battery from tilting forwards during a rear impact.
The anti-tilt studs must be adjusted in a battery repair centre.

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BATTERY
Module stacks
Stack 1

The battery of the FLUENCE Z.E. is composed of 3


"stacks" of modules. Each "stack" is comprised of 16
modules.
The "stacks" are arranged horizontally, one on top of
each other.

Busbars

16 modules per stack


48 modules in total (1 x 3)
1 module: 7.4 V and 68 Ah

Stack 2

Power connector
Stack 3
Power relay unit

Battery connector
CONNECTOR ON THE VEHICLE SIDE

CONNECTOR ON THE BATTERY SIDE

Actuation connector

Actuation connector

Centring devices

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BATTERY
Battery cooling system
The cooling system is independent of the battery. This system, based on the "Peltier effect" principle, enables
the battery to cool when charging.
Battery air duct

Cooling system

Cold circuit fan

Hot circuit fan

Relay unit
"Peltier" cell

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BATTERY
Battery cooling system (continued)

Cold circuit fan

Fresh external air

Temperature sensor

Hot circuit fan


Fresh air
circuit

External air
circuit

Battery temperature
sensor

Cooling fins

Hot air to the luggage


compartment

- +
Supply

The hot circuit enables the energy emitted by the "Peltier" cells to be released.
A "Peltier" cell subjected to a voltage supply produces both cold and hot air on another surface.
The fan of the hot air circuit draws in external air and releases it through an opening in the luggage
compartment.
This circuit enables the hot surface of the "Peltier" cells to be cooled. It contributes to improving the output of
the cold circuit.

The cold air circuit circulates the air in the battery in a closed loop system.
Cold air is produced when voltage is applied to each "Peltier" cell. When contact is made with the "Peltier"
cells, the temperature of the air gradually drops. The cold air is circulated inside the battery.
The cooling system enables the temperature to be lowered and maintained whilst the battery is charging.

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BATTERY
Battery cooling system (end)

14 V
Battery
temperature

Temperature sensor
Power signal

Cold circuit
fan

Charging
time
Command signal

Hot circuit
fan

+ Accessories
f d
Command signal

Power signal

Cell
PELTIER

14 V
Control signals

Vehicle
stationary

Temperature > Conditions for stopping battery cooling:


25C
- Battery temperature less than 15C,
Battery
charging
- Operating duration of 8 hours,

Activation conditions

- Difference between the battery temperature and the external temperature greater than
10C.

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BATTERY
REPLACING
WARNING:
The battery must be replaced by an authorised electric vehicle specialist who has
been trained by RENAULT.

REPAIRING
WARNING:
It is prohibited to open a battery in an After-Sales workshop.
No internal or external operations must be performed in After-Sales.
If a fault is noted, the battery must be removed and sent to a specialist workshop.
This authorisation does not exist in the Renault network.

Specific authorisation is required for performing live work to repair a battery.

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MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

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MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY


GENERAL INFORMATION
Composition of the motor and transmission assembly
Junction box
Battery charger

Motor and transmission assembly


support

EVC computer
Battery charger

Identification
Reduction gear
Electric motor

Multifunction sensor

Weight of the motor and transmission assembly

130 kg

JUNCTION BOX
The junction box enables voltage from the battery to be distributed to the components of the electric motor
and transmission assembly.

Battery
Converter assembly
Additional resistors
220 volts

Air conditioning compressor

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Motor and transmission assembly support
The support houses the components of the motor and transmission assembly.
Straps are used to ensure the continuity of the earth between the components of the electric motor and
transmission assembly and the bodywork.

Earth safety straps

Earth straps are present on all components supplied with 400 volts.
In the event of insulation faults, the straps enable the 400 volt circuit to be closed via the vehicle body.
A procedure to check these straps is in place.
It is essential to refer to the technical documentation.

CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
Description

Supply of the 3
stator phases

Rotor supply
Multifunction connector
(Under the converter)

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CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
Layout
The voltage converter function enables the accessories battery to be recharged.
400 V

CAN

14 V

DC/D
Electronic
Management

Stator

Power
inverter
Current
sensors
Excitation

Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3

Rotor
Position
sensors

+ after

Power inverter
volts

volts

400

400

Time
Power

0
Time

The power inverter function enables the 3 phases of the stator to be supplied.
The power inverter converts 400 volt direct current voltage into 400 volt three-phase voltage.

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Current sensors
A current sensor is used to measure the current on the three alternating phases.
The magnetic fields generated in each wire are measured by Hall effect sensors.
This measurement ensures current regulation over the various phases.
An additional sensor is present on the rotor excitation.

Power inverter

Current sensors

To electronic management

Excitation

EVC COMPUTER
The electric drive system is managed by the EVC computer.
Like an injection computer, the EVC computer receives information from the various sensors in
order to supply the electric motor.

ELECTRIC MOTOR
Description

The rotor shaft has


splines.

The stator
The rotor

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The electric vehicle uses synchronous type technology.


Value (V)

Time

The three-phase supply of the stator creates a rotating magnetic field which drives the rotor.
The rotation speed is proportional to the frequency of the three-phase supply.

Excitation
The excitation unit ensures the excitation of the electric motor rotor.
The excitation actuates 400 volts direct current to supply the rotor
winding. The brush/ring system enables current to flow through to
the rotor.

Position sensor

The sensor is located between the motor and


the reduction gear.
The sensor reads the position on a fixed
target on the rotor.

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The position information


is sent to the converter
assembly.

The angular position enables the


magnetic field of the stator to be
phased with the magnetic field of
the rotor.

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Identification

Motor type:
5: Coiled synchronous
rotor
4: Permanent magnet
synchronous
3: Asynchronous

Motor suffix:
400
Motor family
A
B
C

Cubic capacity
M
G

Multifunction sensor
The multifunction sensor, located on the gear selector of the reduction gear, informs the computer about the
position of the gear lever.
The sensor sends information
about the following positions:
-

Park

Reverse gear

Neutral

Forwards gear

Multifunction sensor

Speed reducer
The reduction gear transmits the rotation speed of the motor to the differential.
The rotor and reduction gear are connected by a gear assembly.

Rotor output pinion

Differential
Gear reduction pinion

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Description
The current varies according to the pressure on the pedal: At "full load", the current is at maximum.
FORWARDS GEAR

ACCELERATION

OFF REGULATOR

Current

Frequency

Frequency is proportional to vehicle speed; the higher the speed, the more the frequency increases.
FORWARDS GEAR

ACCELERATION

REGULATOR ON

Current

Frequency

The recoverable energy depends on the profile of the road.


FORWARDS GEAR

DECELERATION

OFF REGULATOR

Current

Frequency

In reverse travel the supply of the phases is inverted.


REVERSE GEAR

Current

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OFF REGULATOR

Frequency

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ASSEMBLY COOLING

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COOLING
PRESENTATION
THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE COMPONENTS TO BE COOLED ARE:

Junction box

Converter assembly

Motor/reduction gear
assembly

DESCRIPTION
Expansion bottle

Fan assembly

Solenoid valve

Electric charging pump

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Electric driving pump

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COOLING
EXPANSION BOTTLE
The expansion bottle cap is identical to that on combustion engine vehicles.

SOLENOID VALVE
Description

Track 2 (output)
Track 1 (input)

Track 3 locked internally

The EVC computer actuates the solenoid valve during the various operating phases: when charging and
when driving.
The solenoid valve is open when it is not supplied: tracks 1 and 2 communicate with each other.
Electrical specifications:
- Nominal power: 20 W at 13.5 V
- Consumption when changing position: 30 W at 13.5 V.

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COOLING
ELECTRIC CHARGING PUMP
Location

Input

Outlet

Normal mode:
The charging pump is actuated by an OCR signal according to the coolant temperature.
Defect mode:
If the control signal is lost, the pump operates at maximum speed to ensure cooling.

Actuation

OCR control
Power supply
The EVC computer actuates 2 coolant pumps, the solenoid valve and the UPC relay control.
The UPC supplies the fan assembly.

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COOLING
FAN ASSEMBLY

The fan assembly originating from the combustion engine version


has two or three speeds depending on the vehicle.
The cooling speeds are ensured by several relays and a resistor
unit.
The relays are located in the UPC and the motor fuse and relay
box.

NOTES

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COOLING
MANAGEMENT OF THE COOLING CIRCUIT:
"Driving" actuation

EVC
The driving pump is activated
by the EVC computer.
The motor and transmission
assembly is cooled.
Solenoid valve

Charging pump "OFF"

55C
Charging pump "ON"

"Charging" actuation

EVC
The driving pump is not
activated.
The solenoid valve is closed
because it is supplied.
The charging pump is
activated by the EVC
computer.

Solenoid valve

The Junction Box is cooled.

Charging pump "OFF"

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Charging pump "ON"

55C

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COOLING
"Driving pump malfunction" actuation

EVC
The driving pump is
inoperative so the charging
pump takes over and the
solenoid valve closes.

Solenoid valve
"CLOSED"

Charging pump
"ON"

Charging pump
"MALFUNCTION"

55C

"Charging pump malfunction" actuation

EVC
The charging pump is
inoperative so the driving
pump takes over and the
solenoid valve remains
closed.

Solenoid valve
"CLOSED"

Driving pump "ON"

55C

Charging pump "MALFUNCTION"

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COOLING

NOTES

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THERMAL COMFORT

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THERMAL COMFORT
GENERAL INFORMATION
There are 3 types of passenger compartment cooling system:
- External ventilation,
- Manually controlled air conditioning,
- Automatically controlled air conditioning.

The system is composed of a "hot" loop to ensure the heating function.

Differences between an electric motor and a combustion engine

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A motor energy recovery circuit.

A circuit dedicated to thermal comfort.

A compressor driven by the motor.

A compressor driven by an electrical source.

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NEW FUNCTIONALITIES
They enable thermal comfort and battery range to be optimised.

Standard air conditioning


For vehicles equipped with a standard heating
system only, a new version allows the heating to be
inhibited via the "maximum cold" position

Automatic air conditioning

The "SOFT" mode on the instrument panel is changed to an "ECO" mode.


This mode limits the electrical consumption of the air conditioning system.

Pre-conditioning

For a standard heating system, it is possible to anticipate passenger compartment heating using the
preheating/cooling function.
For a vehicle with climate control, it is possible to anticipate passenger compartment heating or cooling using
the preconditioning function.

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Heating by auxiliary heater

A switch enables an auxiliary heater to be controlled.

HEATING CIRCUIT
The heating circuit is separate from the motor cooling circuit.

The heat produced by the combustion engine is not available on an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle has
other systems to ensure the "heating" function of the passenger compartment.

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COMPONENTS OF THE HEATING CIRCUIT
Expansion bottle

Heater matrix

Temperature
sensor

Water pump
Additional resistor unit
Bleed screws

ADDITIONAL HEATING EXPANSION BOTTLE


Identification
This tank is only used for the heating circuit. It has the same functions as those used on
the cooling circuit of a combustion engine.
The cap is the same as that used on the cooling circuit of a combustion engine. It has
the same degassing setpoint and the same symbol.

Location

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HEATER MATRIX
Identification and location

A heater matrix is used to transmit the heat into the passenger compartment.

SELF-CONTAINED HEATING COOLANT PUMP


Identification and location

An electric pump is used to circulate the fluid through the system.


An indication on the pump displays the circulation direction of the fluid.

Actuation
The speed of the electric pump is controlled by a control signal.
The supply voltage of the pump is 14 volts.

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BLEED SCREWS
Identification and location

There are two standard bleed screws.

To find out more


The coolant used for the heating circuit is the same coolant used on
combustion engine vehicles.

TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Identification and location
The temperature sensor is an "NTC" type thermistor (Negative
Temperature Coefficient).

The temperature sensor is located near the additional resistor unit.

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ADDITIONAL RESISTOR UNIT
Identification and location

The additional resistor unit heats the fluid in order to ensure that the passenger compartment is heated.
The unit is activated when the "GO" position is set and a heating position is requested.
It may be activated for the "preheating/cooling" function.

Composition

The unit comprises:


- an electronic stage,
-

a "PTC" type electric resistor assembly (Positive Temperature Coefficient),

a Gore-tex membrane in order to prevent condensation in the electronic stage.

Actuation
Control
supply:
14 volts (+, and signal).

Power supply:
400 volts.

The unit is actuated and diagnosed by the EVC computer via an LIN network.

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To find out more
In order to improve the vehicle range, a request is made to inhibit the operation of the unit for:
- An external temperature or coolant temperature threshold.
- Passenger compartment ventilation in position 0.
- A low traction battery voltage.
- A fault on the electric pump.

MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING


Control panel

Heater unit

UCH

External temperature

Supply (+, -)
EVC

Fluid temperature

CAN
LIN
Prote
ction

400 volt supply


Additional resistor
unit

The UCH manages:


- the buttons and indicator lights on the control panel,
- the transfer of data to the EVC computer and the UPC.
The EVC computer manages the following functions:
- management of additional resistor unit actuation
- management of preheating/cooling,
- management of auxiliary heater activation,
- the transfer of data to the UCH and UPC.
The UPC manages:
- activation of de-icing,
- the transfer of data to the EVC computer and the UCH.

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
External temperature
Heater unit

UCH

Prot
ectio
Air conditioning computer

De-icing
Self-contained heating coolant pump
Additional resistor unit
EVC
Fluid temperature

The climate control system has its own computer.

Two configurations connecting the tank to the heating circuit

This connection limits the volume of fluid to be


heated and enables the temperature to rise
quickly.
The main function of the tank is to display the
fluid level

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This connection ensures that the fluid circulates


correctly throughout the entire circuit.
The tank is used to display the level and the quantity
of hot fluid available.

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AUXILIARY HEATER DEVICE
Description
Fuel tank

Heating by auxiliary heater

Identification
Fuel metering pump

Inlet air unit


(air / water
separation)

The "Hydronic II"


auxiliary heater
operates with
diesel fuel or
biodiesel (B30)

Exhaust silencer

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Location

Operation

Fuel supply pipe

Fluid outlet

Fluid inlet
Air supply pipe

Auxiliary heater connector

Fuel tank

The fuel tank is specific to vehicles equipped with an auxiliary


heater and comprises:

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A 13 litre tank with integrated foam to avoid fluid lapping


noises,

A switch informing the EVC computer of the minimum fuel level.


The float signal changes status when approximately 3 litres of
fuel remains in the tank.

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COLD LOOP
The cold loop is identical to a combustion engine vehicle.
There are a few special features.

REFRIGERANT FLUID AND LUBRICATION


R134a refrigerant fluid is used.
Lubrication is ensured by the POE (polyolester) type specific oil. It
guarantees the electrical insulation resistance of the compressor with
respect to the rest of the vehicle.

COMPRESSOR
Identification
The electric compressor is a SCROLL type compressor.
It is no longer driven by a belt but by an electric motor integrated into the
compressor.

Location
The compressor is fitted in the same location as on a
combustion engine vehicle. The compressor is secured
to the frame of the motor.

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Composition
The compressor is composed of several sub-assemblies:
An electronic stage

The compression
mechanism

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Actuation
Manual air conditioning
External temperature
Refrigerant pressure
Evaporator temperature

400 volt supply

Rotation speed
EVC

Compressor

Automatic air conditioning


External temperature
Internal temperature
Solar radiation
Customer request (AC)

Air conditioning
computer

400 volt supply

Rotation speed

Refrigerant pressure

Compressor

Evaporator temperature

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Z.E.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The thermal comfort system of the KANGOO Z.E. vehicle is available in the following versions:
Heating by auxiliary
heater

Heating and ventilation


with recirculation

Manual air conditioning

HEATING BY AUXILIARY HEATER


Identification
In order to optimise the battery range, a heatertype device can be activated.

Activation
ACTIVATION

FUEL LEVEL

FUEL TANK

The heater is activated by a button. When the warning light is switched The KANGOO Z.E. is equipped
An indicator light on the button
on, it indicates a low fuel level.
with a flap and a cap.
shows the activation.

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HEATING FUNCTION

Heating is active as soon as the cursor is on the red screen print.

Stopping the heating function:


A new position enables heating to be inhibited via the "Maximum cold" position. In order to limit the impact of
heating on the vehicle range, the additional resistor unit is deactivated when the mixing control is positioned
at "Maximum cold" (blue).

Actuation
In order to ensure the "Maximum cold" function, a microswitch is
positioned at the rear of the control panel.

PREHEATING/COOLING FUNCTION
Preheating/cooling makes it possible to program the passenger
compartment comfort whilst the vehicle is connected to the
electric network and the battery is recharged.

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PREHEATING/COOLING FUNCTION (CONTINUED)
Activation
This function enables the vehicle to be used at a more comfortable temperature and to optimise the battery
range.

Starting

Programming

Deactivation

The vehicle is activated one hour before the time set by the customer.
If the vehicle is not connected or the battery is not charged, preheating/cooling does not occur and the
vehicle is deactivated again.

Programming the time


Starting

Programming

Only preheating/cooling by heating and ventilating the passenger compartment is available.


If the vehicle is equipped with a heater, it cannot be activated for preheating.

Deactivation of preheating/cooling
Starting

Programming

Deactivation

Only preheating/cooling by heating and ventilating the passenger compartment is available.


If the vehicle is equipped with a heater, it cannot be activated for preheating.

In order to ensure the preheating/cooling function, a microswitch is positioned at the rear of the control panel.

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PREHEATING FUNCTION (END)
Deactivation of preheating/cooling (continued)
Preheating/cooling is stopped:
- Approximately 30 minutes after the time programmed by the customer,
- The vehicle is no longer connected to the mains (electric network),
- The customer turns the mixing control away from the "preheating/cooling" position.

LOCATION
Heating unit

Fuel flap

Expansion bottle

Additional resistor unit

Heating by auxiliary
heater

Fuel tank

ACTIVATION CONDITIONS
The auxiliary heater relay is activated if the following conditions are fulfilled:
- The vehicle is in "GO" mode.
- The user has pressed the heater activation button on the dashboard.
- The minimum fuel level is not reached,
- No faults are identified by the electric coolant pump.
- The mixing control is not in the "Maximum cold" position,
- The passenger compartment ventilation is activated.

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Z.E.
MAINTENANCE

It is essential to isolate the vehicle before any


operations are performed on components supplied
with 400 volts.

400 V

Before performing any operations on the heating circuit, it is essential to refer to


the technical documentation to find out if it is necessary to perform lockout on the
vehicle.

COLD LOOP
Actuation

14 volts
Earth
LIN

400 volt supply

Low pressure gas inlet

Earth safety strap


High pressure gas outlet

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Z.E.
GENERAL INFORMATION
FLUENCE Z.E. is only available with climate control.

FLUENCE Z.E. is not equipped


with an auxiliary heater device
even as an option.

Climate control.

"ECO" FUNCTION
Identification

The "ECO" button replaces the "SOFT" button which is already


known.
This mode limits the electrical consumption of the air
conditioning (heating and air conditioning) by lowering the
passenger compartment comfort slightly.

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Operation
Each time the "ECO" button is pressed, the system equalises the temperature settings with the driver's
temperature.
When the passenger's setting is modified, the settings are desynchronised again.

"OFF" FUNCTION

The "OFF" function is moved on the "minimum fan" button:


The instrument panel switches off when this button is
pressed even though there is only half a blade lit.

PRECONDITIONING FUNCTION
Preconditioning makes it possible to
program the passenger compartment
comfort whilst the vehicle is connected to the
electric network and the battery is
recharged.

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Activation
The customer has the option of programming 2 schedules (time 1 and time 2) visible on the instrument panel.
Each time the button is pressed, the status is modified according to a 3-status logic:

"OFF" function

Program 1

Program 2

HEATING CIRCUIT
Installation
Heating unit

Expansion bottle

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Self-contained heating
coolant pump

Additional resistor unit

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
The climate control system has its own computer.

External temperature

UCH
Heater
unit

Prote
Computer
Heating and
til ti

De-icing

Self-contained heating coolant


pump
EVC
Additional resistor unit
Fluid temperature

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MAINTENANCE

It is essential to isolate the vehicle before


any operations are performed on
components supplied with 400 volts.
Before performing any operations on the heating
circuit, it is essential to refer to the technical
documentation to find out if it is necessary to
perform lockout on the vehicle.

COLD LOOP
The cold loop is identical to a combustion engine vehicle.

The cold loop has a thermostatic expansion valve and


dehydration reservoir.

The cold loop of FLUENCE Z.E. uses some of the


components of the cold loop system on the FLUENCE
combustion engine except for the compressor and some
of the pipes.

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"INTERNAL HEAT EXCHANGER" ASSEMBLY
In order to optimise the output of the cold
loop, an "IHX" assembly is present. This
system inside the heat exchanger
reduces the amount of energy requested
by the compressor.

ACTUATION

Automatic air conditioning


External temperature
Internal temperature
Solar radiation
Customer request (AC)
EVC

Compressor

Air conditioning computer

Rotation speed

Evaporator temperature

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
Internal temperature

External temperature

Heater unit

De-icing

Humidity
Solar radiation
Evaporator temperature

Air conditioning computer


UCH

Heating coolant
pump
EVC
Additional resistor unit

Protection and
switching unit
Compressor
Fluid temperature
Refrigerant pressure
The UCH computer manages:
- The "de-icing" function,
- The transfer of data to the EVC and the air conditioning computer.
The UPC computer manages:
- Actuation of the cooling fan assembly.
The EVC computer manages:
- The cold loop,
- Compressor actuation,
- The hot loop,
- Actuation of the additional resistor unit,
- The transfer of data to the UPC, UCH and the air conditioning computer.
The air conditioning computer manages:
- The user interface,
- The automatic modes,
- The "ECO" function,
- The transfer of data to the UCH and EVC.

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BRAKING

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BRAKING
SPECIAL COMPONENTS

Computer
VPM
Vacuum pump

Dual vacuum sensor

VPM COMPUTER
Function
The VPM (Vacuum Pump Module) computer actuates the vacuum pump
according to the vacuum value sent by the dual vacuum sensor.
If a fault is detected on one of the system components (brake pedal
information, pump, sensor, etc.), the VPM computer sends the information
to the EVC computer in order to display a warning message on the
instrument panel.
The VPM computer makes the operating time of the vacuum pump
available to the EVC computer.

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BRAKING
DOUBLE VACUUM SENSOR
Function
The dual vacuum sensor enables the computer to know the vacuum present in
the braking assistance circuit.
For safety reasons, the vacuum sensor has two stages.
As on combustion engine vehicles, a non-return valve is used to maintain the
vacuum.

VACUUM PUMP
Function
The role of the electric vacuum pump is to generate the vacuum for
braking assistance purposes.
It is supplied with 14 volts.
The vacuum is achieved by a rotary vane pump.

ACTUATION
Motor Fuse and Relay Box (BFRM)

Vacuum pump control

EVC

LIN

Protection
and
switching
unit (UPC)

+ After ignition

Sensor signal

Supply

The VPM computer is connected to the EVC computer by an LIN connection. Fault finding is performed on the
VPM computer using the CLIP tool, the EVC computer and the vehicle multiplex connection.

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BRAKING
OPERATION OF THE VACUUM PUMP
Operating strategies
Braking
When the brake pedal is depressed, the vacuum in the brake servo is consumed.

Off
On
Safety

On
When the vacuum measured in the brake servo reaches the "On pressure" value, the pump is triggered in
order to maintain braking assistance.

Off
On
Safety

Off
As soon as the vacuum measured reaches "Off pressure", the pump stops.

Off
On
Safety

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Safety
In the event of a leak, the vacuum created by the pump cannot be maintained and reaches the "safety
pressure" threshold value. The pump operates and a message is displayed on the instrument panel.

Off
On
Safety

NOTES

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BRAKING

NOTES

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102

SKILLS COURSE

MAINTENANCE

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103

SKILLS COURSE

MAINTENANCE
SPECIAL FEATURES OF KANGOO Z.E.
FAULT FINDING
BORNEO 3

The diagnostic socket is located in the central


console.
Fault finding is performed using the CLIP tool on
the Borno 3 interface.

IDENTIFICATION

The identification points of KANGOO


Z.E. are the same as the combustion
engine vehicle.

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MAINTENANCE
TOWING AND LIFTING THE KANGOO Z.E.

Lifting points identical to combustion


engine vehicles.

Do not install any vehicle jacking components


- Under the orange high voltage cable routings,
- Under the traction battery.

In the event of a fault, KANGOO Z.E. can be towed according to the different configurations.

Caster wheels

Caster wheels

IN THE EVENT OF THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE VEHICLE MUST
BE TRANSPORTED ON A PLATFORM.

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SKILLS COURSE

MAINTENANCE
SPECIAL FEATURES OF FLUENCE Z.E.
FAULT FINDING
BORNEO 3

The diagnostic socket is located in the central


console.
Fault finding is performed using the CLIP tool on
the Borno 3 interface.

IDENTIFICATION

The identification points of


FLUENCE Z.E. are the same
as the combustion engine
vehicle.

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106

SKILLS COURSE

MAINTENANCE
TOWING AND LIFTING FLUENCE Z.E.

Lifting points identical to combustion


engine vehicles.
Do not install any vehicle jacking components:
- Under the orange high voltage cable routings,
- Under the traction battery.

In the event of a fault, FLUENCE Z.E. can be towed according to the different configurations.

Caster wheels

Caster wheels

IN THE EVENT OF THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE VEHICLE MUST
BE TRANSPORTED ON A PLATFORM.

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RENAULT Z.E.

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