Deutsche GROVE

GMK 5100 Powertrain

from DaimlerChrysler
Electronic Automated Shifting

Engine & transmission data exchange

via CAN-Bus

CAN Bus
 Features of EAS

Electronic management ensures perfect, smooth co-ordination of engine,

clutch and transmission when starting and changing gear.
The driver only has to select the starting gear.

No manual clutch actuation necessary.

System backed up by an emergency program and an emergency clutch pedal.

Electronic gear selection, which can be influenced by the driver at any time.
 Benefits of EAS
Basic design
The modular construction means that individual components can be easily extended/improved
All data relating to travelling condition can be accessed because of communication via CAN

Wear
Extended clutch life due to the following factors:

Low engagement rpm when starting off

The engine speed is matched to the transmission input rate during gear shifts
Clutch overheating warning in the event of the vehicle being driven for long periods of time in the slip range,
which is not allowed
Precisely controlled clutch torques protect units

Drivers job made simpler

Driving safety increased due to simplified operation
Hill starts simple
Possible to switch to automatic operation manually at any time via the drive selector
Same operating concept as Telligent gear shift in semi-automatic operation

Fuel consumption
By selecting the optimum gear, from the point of view of fuel consumption, the automatic gear-shift lever
makes the most of even small economic benefits independently of the driver
Fuel consumption is thus reduced compared to "average" drivers
 Safety Concept

The objective of the safety concept is to guarantee that the vehicle

operates safely in the event of any abnormal events occurring.

Protection system
The protection system is a component of the electronic control system.
In the event of a controlling component/subsystem of the EAS failing, the vehicle is first of all
placed in a specified, safe operating mode. No action is required on the part of the driver.

Emergency travel system

Then, the driver can activate an emergency travel system. The operating scope of this depends
on the nature and gravity of the defect.
In any case, the clutch is activated via an emergency clutch pedal, which can be extended.
The vehicle can continue to be driven thanks to the EAS control system.
 G240-16/11,7-0,69 EAS

Split group Main transmission Range group

 Design Principle

Hauptwelle Planetensatz
Antriebswelle Main shaft Planetary gearset
Input shaft

Splittgruppe L
Splitgroup L Abtriebswelle
Splittgruppe S Output shaft
Splitgroup H
Vorgelegewelle
Countershaft
4/8 3/7 2/6 1/5 R
Getriebe
Gear
Range Group Function
Planetary gearset: Gear 1-4/ Planetary gearset: Gear 5-8/
Planetengetriebe Rad 1-4 Planetengetriebe Rad 5-8

(abschleppen/towing)
 EPS
Transmission schematic view
( Electro-Pneumatic Shifting) FUNCTION SCHEMATIC
Legend:
A = Gear cylinder
B = Range cylinder
C = Split cylinder
D = Gate cylinder

1 = Countershaft speed sensor

2 = Gear cylinder double solenoid (exhaust)
3 = Gear cylinder double solenoid (inlet)
4 = Gear sensor
5 = Split cylinder double solenoid
6 = Split sensor
7 = Gate cylinder double solenoid
8 = Gate sensor
9 = Range cylinder double solenoid
10 = Range sensor
11 = Transmission connector plug
EAS System Electronic Automated Shifting
 EAS Engine System
Electronic FMR Vehicle Engine Control
Stores vehicle-specific data (parameters)
Accelerator
Transmits the drivers Monitors the connected components
required torque to the FMR Stores the error codes
using electronic signals. Interface for diagnosis tool
Protective function, checks whether the gear is
CAN Bus in neutral on starting.
Computer Area Network Calculates the quantity settings of the injection
Control device pump
connection (Bus system) Speed restriction
Controls the engine brake
Engine OM502LA Activates the control lamps (transmission and
V8 cylinder
engine) in the event of errors
350kW/476HP
2300Nm PLD Motor Electronics
Cubic capacity 16 litres
Pumpe-Leitung-Dse Pump-Line-Nozzle
Controls the quantity and timing of the
injection pump via solenoid valves
Max. injection pressure 1600 bar
Improved exhaust emissions
Only with engines with charge air coolers
 EAS Clutch System
KS Clutch Control
MKR engine clutch control
Uses the input signals (accelerator,
transmitter, revs/min, gears, etc.) and
transmits electronic signals to KB
KB Clutch Operation
Pedal operation assumed by electric motor
Controlled by MKR
Tappet-actuated hydraulic master cylinder
Protection Valve
Shifts clutch release from automatic to
mechanical circuit in the event of a fault
Emergency Pedal
Not to be used during normal driving
operation
Extends when lever is activated
Travel mode possible in the event of a
fault in the MKR or KB

Twin plate clutch

Twin-plate clutch
Clutch Overheating Display Diameter 400mm (Mannesmann Sachs)
Lights in addition to warning buzzer in the Life (normal use) 1 million km
event of the clutch overheating
Clutch Release
Extend Emergency Pedal Display Controlled hydraulically
Lights in the event of a fault in the MKR or Activated pneumatically
KB With electronic wear indication
Indicates to the driver extend emergency
pedal
 EAS Gear System
Drive Selector AG Automatic Gear Selection
Comprises switch for manual and Tries to imitate the drivers driving
automatic travel mode style
The driver can engage manual travel mode at any Analyses input signals (accelerator,
time by activating the shift lever. speed, revs/min, etc.)
This does not deactivate Automatic. Calculates the current gradient
Comprises emergency shift operation in the event (ascending or descending), weight
of a failure of the electronics Proposes the prevailing gears and
shifting points to the GS
Gear Control (GS) Works in manual travel mode in the
EPS electronics background, so it can be changed over
Uses the input signals (AG, drive selector, revs/min, to automatic operation at any time.
gears, etc.) Adapts manual interventions by the
Quickly checks the gears proposed by the AG and driver into future gear shifts
initiates gear shifts
Transmits electronic signals to the transmission Transmission G240
actuators (gear, gate & split range cylinder) Mechanical transmission
16-speed
Max. input torque 2400Nm
Electro-Pneumatic shifting
 EAS Comparison of Driver Starting vs Electronics

Clutch activated mechanically Clutch controlled electronically

Slip torque Slip torque
2500 of the clutch 2500 of the clutch

Engine speed
Engine speed

2000 2000

1500 1500

1000 1000

500 500
released engaged released engaged
Clutch Clutch

The red area identifies the slip phase when the driver The engine speed is kept idling electronically (blue
engages the clutch characteristic line)

Parallel to engaging the clutch, the driver activates the If the clutch sensor indicates adhesion available, the
accelerator, increasing the engine speed in line with engine adopts the desired accelerator position
how much he wants to accelerate

Clutch wear high Clutch wear very low