Drivtrains Flashcards
What is the function of the shift valve in solenoid shift valves?
Provides controlled pressure oil to engage or release the element
Each clutch and A-Brake has one shift valve.
Where are the solenoid shift valves located?
On the transmission rear cover and manifold
Valves are positioned for optimal oil flow control.
What is the orientation of the input and output valves in solenoid shift valves?
Input valves are horizontal and output valves are vertical
This orientation aids in effective fluid management.
How are shift valves controlled in solenoid shift valves?
By the Powershift Control Unit (PCU) through a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal
The PCU regulates the operation of the valves.
What does the pulse width in PWM control?
Regulates the average current flow by turning the power ON & OFF rapidly during each cycle
This modulation allows for precise control of valve operation.
What is the duty cycle in the context of PWM?
The ratio of ON time to total cycle time
It determines how long the valve is engaged during a cycle.
What type of shift valves were used in the early 8000 series (up to 19,999)?
Digital shift valves
This technology was replaced in later models for improved performance.
What type of shift valves are used in the later 8000 series (after 20,000), 8010, 20, 30, and 8R?
Analog shift valves
All 8000 track machines also utilize this type.
What controls the digital shift valve?
The digital valve is controlled by a PWM signal from the PCU
What is the frequency of the signal from the PCU for early 8000 series tractors?
The signal from the PCU is at a constant rate of 50 Hz.
How is the duty cycle varied during the shift?
The duty cycle is varied depending on several factors as determined by the PCU.
What happens with every pulse of the PWM signal?
The pilot plunger in the electromagnet covers the orifice for a specified time period and then returns to its ‘home’ position due to spring force.
What is the state of the pilot plunger and main spool valve when the valve is OFF?
Both the pilot plunger and main spool valve are disengaged or in their home position.
What happens to pilot oil when the valve is OFF?
Pilot oil (System 1) flows freely from the pilot section of the valve, through the orifice in the nozzle back to sump, putting very little pressure on the spool valve.
What does the spring at the bottom of the main valve do?
The spring forces the spool valve upwards and opens a passage from the clutch port to sump.
What is the status of the passage for engagement oil to the clutch?
The passage for engagement oil to the clutch is blocked.
What happens when the spool valve returns to its home position?
It cuts off engagement oil to the element.
What occurs when the solenoid is de-energized?
The plunger retracts and allows engagement oil to be routed to sump.
What controls the Digital Shift Valve - Engaged?
It is controlled by the PCU with a variable duty cycle.
How is the spool valve moved?
The spool valve is moved by pressure built up in the pilot section.
What happens when the solenoid is energized?
The plunger extends to cut off the pilot oil’s path to the sump.
What occurs when the signal from the PCU engages the digital shift valve?
The plunger is pushed toward the pilot section of the valve.
What happens to the pilot oil flow when the valve is engaged?
The pilot oil flow through the valve starts to be restricted.
What is the effect of restricting the flow to the sump?
It increases the pressure on the main spool valve.
What is the relationship between pilot oil flow restriction and valve spool movement?
The more the pilot oil flow is restricted, the more pressure will be applied to the valve spool, causing it to shift further.
What happens when the spool valve moves?
Engagement oil is routed to the clutch from the inlet section of the valve.
What are the inlet hole sizes for digital and analog shift valves?
The input valves have 1/8” inlet holes and the output valves have 1/4” inlet holes.
What does the plunger do with each cycle of the signal?
The plunger moves back and forth to its home position.
How is the control of oil flow determined?
It is determined by the amount of time the valve is in the ON position and the restriction of pilot oil flow to the sump.
What controls the Digital Shift Valve when engaged?
The Digital Shift Valve is controlled by the PCU with a variable duty cycle.
What is the current required for the Digital Shift Valve?
It requires a small current of only about 1 Amp.
How is the spool valve moved?
The spool valve is moved by pressure built up in the pilot section.
What does the pressure in the pilot section allow?
It allows oil to flow to the elements for engagement.
What happens when the solenoid is energized?
The solenoid extends the plunger to cut off the pilot oil’s path to the sump.
What change was made to the shift valves?
The change to analog shift valves increased the amount of control the PCU has on the movement of the spool valve.
What type of signal do analog shift valves use?
Analog shift valves still use a PWM signal but at a much higher frequency (500-2000 Hz) to control the shift valve.
How can analog valves be distinguished from digital shift valves?
Analog valves can be easily distinguished from the digital shift valves by the larger electromagnet.
What mechanism returns the digital valve to its home position?
On the digital valve, the coil return spring brought the valve back to its ‘home’ position after each signal.
What type of springs does the analog valve use?
The analog valve has flat springs welded to the valve plunger instead of using a return spring.
How do flat springs differ from coil springs in the analog valve?
The flat springs have a different spring rate and length of travel than the coil spring.
What happens when the valve is in the OFF position?
When the valve is in the OFF position, the plunger allows the pilot oil (System 1) to go to sump through the orifice in the nozzle unrestricted.
How much pressure is placed on the spool valve to move it?
Very little pressure is placed on the spool valve to move it - same operation as a digital valve.
What happens when the spool valve returns to its home position?
It cuts off engagement oil to the element.
What occurs when the solenoid is de-energized?
The plunger retracts and allows engagement oil to be routed to sump.
What is the effect of the flat spring design and electromagnetic field on the plunger?
The plunger does not return to its ‘home’ position like the digital shift valve did with the OFF signal.
How does the plunger position affect the pilot orifice?
The plunger position in relation to the pilot orifice is variable, determining the amount of restriction.
What happens as the plunger is pushed closer to the pilot oil nozzle?
Restriction and pressure increase, causing the spool valve to shift.