12-14-2011, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by amino
I have been trying to trace the fault. With the controller on the bench again, I checked the voltage at pin 2 of the optoisolator U9, and it reads 4.91V on switching on and 3.75V after precharge. There is no change at pin 4 though.
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OK, can you see what the voltage is on each side of R23 relative to ground before and after precharge?
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12-14-2011, 12:46 AM
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Actually I think that's fine. 3.75v down from 4.91v sounds OK, since it's just going to be a voltage drop from the diode. It sounds like the optocoupler isn't working for some reason.
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12-14-2011, 12:58 AM
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I am getting 4.91vbefore and 0.22v on the U3 side
and on the U9 side of R23, 4.91v before and 3.75v after precharge .
At pin 4 and now it shows 11.09v before and 7.63v after precharge.
Will I need to get the exact replacement optocoupler, or can I use a substitute?
Amin
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12-14-2011, 01:19 AM
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I can send you another one, but it might be quicker for you to stick in another one. Here are some of the specs for it:
HCPL-817-000E Avago Technologies Transistor Output Optocouplers
So I guess something that's similar to that.
These are very good:
FOD817D300W Fairchild Semiconductor Transistor Output Optocouplers
Do you want me to mail you one of each, straight from Mouser?
If you short from Pin 4 to Pin 3 on U9 (maybe with an alligator clip or something), does the contactor close? Be careful not to do this before the precharge has happened. I would verify that the capacitors are full first. If the contactor closes, then Q1 is good.
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12-14-2011, 01:45 AM
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Yes, the contactor does close when I short Pin 4 to Pin 3 on U9 (with a pencil lead point). I have the controller on the bench with just the 12 volt supply going to it. It is on a board with the contactor and fuse as an assembly, making it easy to connect and remove from the car.
I will let you know if i cannot find a suitable optocoupler here.
Amin
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12-14-2011, 02:06 AM
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I"m just curious why it's not working. Collector to emitter voltage maximum is 35 volts, but I think those fail shorted. It might still work, but maybe it just has a horribly crappy current transfer ratio?
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12-14-2011, 02:30 AM
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Paul, My knowledge is somewhat limited when it comes to optocouplers and semiconductors in general. Maybe the heat from soldering iron affected it?
Amin
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12-14-2011, 02:40 AM
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Nah... Rule #1. Blame someone else when it doesn't work.
New controller soldering a success!!!:
Oh no! They are going to fall on the ground! hahaha.
Each of these would take about 30 bashes with a hammer and flathead screwdriver to remove:
That was just the diode bar. Tomorrow is the MOSFET bar! The process is easy now that I have it down.
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12-14-2011, 04:05 AM
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Paul, are those glued on?
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12-14-2011, 04:09 AM
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Soldered right.. but I don't see any solder?
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