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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
THERMAL COMFORT
BRAKING
MAINTENANCE
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INTRODUCTION
The electric vehicle has:
A 14 volt network
An EVC computer
Multiplex networks
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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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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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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE AND RELAY BOX
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.
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
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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.
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.
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
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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.
UCH
ABS
CAN network
Wire connection
LIN
Heater
Vacuum
pump
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THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE HAS A 400 VOLT ELECTRICAL NETWORK:
Vehicle mobility and charge
Junction box
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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
Battery connector
Resistor unit
connector
Charging plug
connector
Air conditioning
compressor
connector
Signal connectors
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ELECTRICAL LAYOUT
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
UCH
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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)
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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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.
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
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
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
- Live
- Neutral
- Earth
EVSE unit
The EVSE unit renders the installation to be connected to the
vehicle safe by limiting the charging current.
READY:
GREEN
CHARGE:
ORANGE
- a 30 mA differential,
- a bipolar switch,
FAULT:
RED
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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
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
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.
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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:
Upper casing
Metal frames
Two stacks
Power circuit
Lower casing
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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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BATTERY
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE KANGOO Z.E. BATTERY
Description
Centring devices
1300 mm
Upper frame
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.
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
Circuit breaker
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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.
Belleville washers
2 retaining studs
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Electrical wiring
Module stack
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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Module stacks
Stack 1
Busbars
Stack 2
Power connector
Stack 3
Power relay unit
Battery connector
CONNECTOR ON THE VEHICLE SIDE
Actuation connector
Actuation connector
Centring devices
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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
Relay unit
"Peltier" cell
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Battery cooling system (continued)
Temperature sensor
External air
circuit
Battery temperature
sensor
Cooling fins
- +
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
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.
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EVC computer
Battery charger
Identification
Reduction gear
Electric motor
Multifunction sensor
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
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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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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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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 stator
The rotor
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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
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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.
Differential
Gear reduction pinion
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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
DECELERATION
OFF REGULATOR
Current
Frequency
Current
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Junction box
Converter assembly
Motor/reduction gear
assembly
DESCRIPTION
Expansion bottle
Fan assembly
Solenoid valve
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SOLENOID VALVE
Description
Track 2 (output)
Track 1 (input)
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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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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EVC
The driving pump is activated
by the EVC computer.
The motor and transmission
assembly is cooled.
Solenoid valve
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
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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
EVC
The charging pump is
inoperative so the driving
pump takes over and the
solenoid valve remains
closed.
Solenoid valve
"CLOSED"
55C
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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.
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THERMAL COMFORT
NEW FUNCTIONALITIES
They enable thermal comfort and battery range to be optimised.
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
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
Location
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HEATER MATRIX
Identification and location
A heater matrix is used to transmit the heat into the passenger compartment.
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
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Identification and location
The temperature sensor is an "NTC" type thermistor (Negative
Temperature Coefficient).
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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
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.
Heater unit
UCH
External temperature
Supply (+, -)
EVC
Fluid temperature
CAN
LIN
Prote
ction
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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
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AUXILIARY HEATER DEVICE
Description
Fuel tank
Identification
Fuel metering pump
Exhaust silencer
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Location
Operation
Fluid outlet
Fluid inlet
Air supply pipe
Fuel tank
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COLD LOOP
The cold loop is identical to a combustion engine vehicle.
There are a few special features.
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
Rotation speed
EVC
Compressor
Air conditioning
computer
Rotation speed
Refrigerant pressure
Compressor
Evaporator temperature
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Activation
ACTIVATION
FUEL LEVEL
FUEL TANK
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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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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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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
Deactivation of preheating/cooling
Starting
Programming
Deactivation
In order to ensure the preheating/cooling function, a microswitch is positioned at the rear of the control panel.
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LOCATION
Heating unit
Fuel flap
Expansion bottle
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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400 V
COLD LOOP
Actuation
14 volts
Earth
LIN
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Climate control.
"ECO" FUNCTION
Identification
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"OFF" FUNCTION
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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External temperature
UCH
Heater
unit
Prote
Computer
Heating and
til ti
De-icing
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COLD LOOP
The cold loop is identical to a combustion engine vehicle.
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ACTUATION
Compressor
Rotation speed
Evaporator temperature
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External temperature
Heater unit
De-icing
Humidity
Solar radiation
Evaporator temperature
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
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)
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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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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SPECIAL FEATURES OF KANGOO Z.E.
FAULT FINDING
BORNEO 3
IDENTIFICATION
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TOWING AND LIFTING THE KANGOO Z.E.
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
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF FLUENCE Z.E.
FAULT FINDING
BORNEO 3
IDENTIFICATION
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TOWING AND LIFTING FLUENCE Z.E.
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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