The document provides an overview of the APC200 controller, which is used to control Spicer Off Highway Products ECM powershift transmissions. It discusses the naming convention for CAN2B controllers, an overview of the APC200 controller including communication, parameter settings, and functions. It also describes the display, diagnostics, and testing capabilities of the APC200 controller.

1. Basic training APC200Basic training APC200

2. APC200
TCon.Fxxx
APC200
TCon.Fxxx
16 bit controllers – CAN2.B

3. OverviewOverview
Naming convention
Link with the transmission
APC200
System calibration
APC200

4. OverviewOverview
Naming convention
Link with the transmission
APC200
System calibration
Hydrostatic simulation
BBC
APC200

5. Naming CAN2B controllersNaming CAN2B controllers
APC200

… CON . … … … …

6. NamingNaming
… CON . … … … …
E, T, P, I or A
A, B, C, … etc.
120, 210, 211, 212, 213,
214, 215 or 216
Hardware reference
Functionality
Technology

7. … CON . … … … …
E : (Essential) all synchro shuttle and on/off powershift technology
transmissions without single pedal drive.
T : (Transmission) all powershift transmissions of which at least the direction
has electronic modulation without single pedal drive and without brake by
clutch technology.
P : (Powertrain) all synchro shuttle and on/off powershift technology
transmissions with single pedal drive technology (P = E + single pedal drive).
I : (Intelligent) all powershift transmissions of which the direction has electronic
modulation with single pedal drive technology (I = T + single pedal drive).
A : (Advanced) all powershift transmissions of which all clutches have electronic
modulation with brake by clutch technology (A = T + brake
by clutch).
TechnologyTechnology

8. … CON . … … … …
An alphabetic letter is used to reflect the functionality of the
firmware, made for a specific hardware in combination of the valve
and the transmission.
FunctionalityFunctionality
For the TCON :
Note : the functionality level is a level within the technology group.
 A : all T16000 without ECI
 B : all PS08 without ECI
 C : all PS09 with ECI -PC
 D : all T16000 with ECI-PC
 E : all PS09 without ECI
 F : all TE with VFS/booster valve (overlap & ECI-SC)
 . . . Etc.

9. Hardware referenceHardware reference
… CON . … … … …
210 : (APC201-12) 12 Volt / 4 PWM’s closed loop / No H-bridge / Analog inputs 2  & 4 V
211 : (APC201-24) 24 Volt / 4 PWM’s closed loop / No H-bridge / Analog inputs 2  & 4 V
212 : (APC202-12) 12 Volt / 4 PWM’s closed loop / H-bridge / Analog inputs 2  & 4 V
213 : (APC202-24) 24 Volt / 4 PWM’s closed loop / H-bridge / Analog inputs 2  & 4 V
214 : (APC200A) 12 Volt / 5 PWM’s closed loop / No H-bridge / Analog inputs 1  & 5 V
215 : (New -12) 12 Volt / 4 PWM’s closed loop / No H-bridge / Analog inputs 1  & 5 V
216 : (New -24) 24 Volt / 4 PWM’s closed loop / No H-bridge / Analog inputs 1  & 5 V
Note : the 215 & 216 R8 is needed for the TE15, TE13, TE17 andTE32 full flow
valve.

10. ExampleExample
T CON . F 211
a powershift transmissions of
which at least the direction has electronic
modulation without single pedal drive and
without brake by clutch technology.
all TE transmissions with
VFS/booster valve (overlap & ECI-SC)
24 Volt hardware, with 4 PWM’s
closed loop, no H-bridge and 6 analog
inputs of which 2 resistive () and 4 voltage (V).

11. ConclusionConclusion
ACON . A 214
The 1st and 2nd part reflects
the firmware of the controller
The 3rd part reflects the
hardware of the controller

12. OverviewOverview
Naming convention
Link with the transmission
APC200
System calibration
Hydrostatic simulation
BBC
APC200

13. Additional signalsAdditional signals
Speed sensors
 Engine speed
 Turbine speed
 Drum speed
 Output speed
Pressure feedback sensor
Sump temperature sensor
Converter out temperature switch
TE 10
APC200

14. Control valveControl valve
Proportional solenoids
 VFS0 for forward
 VFS1 for 2nd
 VFS2 for reverse
 VFS3 for 1st / 3rd
Pressure reducer
Pressure intensifiers for each VFS
Selector solenoid 1st/3rd
Total neutral solenoid
TE 10
APC200

15. OverviewOverview
Naming convention
Link with the transmission
APC200
System calibration
Hydrostatic simulation
BBC
APC200

16. Controller
APC200

17. Device for shifting Spicer Off Highway Products ECM powershift
transmissions
ECM -> Electronic Controlled Modulation
a transmission control technology, available on a range of transmission models
ECI -> Electronic Controlled Inching
speed controlled or torque controlled
Overlap control
Self diagnostics
Throttle by Wire – engine control
CAN Network Integration
Controller
APC200

18. PSU = Power Supply UnitPSU = Power Supply Unit
Version : 12V or 24V
Two power lines
 PPWR : permanent power
Connected directly to the battery
 SPWR : switched power
Connected via key contact to the battery
Controller
APC200

19. Bootstrap and reset circuitBootstrap and reset circuit
Bootstrap:
 Special mode, controller wants to receive serial data, to
program the firmware into the program memory
 While in bootstrap all output functions are hold off
 Start : during power up both buttons pressed
Reset circuit : watchdog & supply supervisor will reset CPU if
either the power supply is outside 10% tolerance window or CPU
has “forgotten” to re-trigger the watchdog trigger²
Controller
APC200

20. FunctionsFunctions
Manual / automatic shifting
Electronic modulation
Overlap control
Electronic inching
Start 1st / 2nd
Limit vehicle speed
Reduce vehicle speed
(by use of an input)
Limit engine speed
Controller
APC200
Direction change protection
(speed and engine RPM)
Declutch (inching / none inching)
Engine control
Seat orientation
Hydro lever function in neutral

21. CommunicationCommunication
CAN 2.0 B
 Communicate with different controllers and PC
RS 232
 To flash a new firmware (main program)
 To download the parameter settings (APT-file)
 To edit specific parameters (GDE-file)
Controller
APC200

22. Parameter settingParameter setting
1 approved drive-line = 1 APT-file
Approved drive-line =
Specific type of vehicle + specific engine + specific
transmission ( + axle + tires )
eg.: APT-file for the Perkins engine
Controller
APC200

23. Parameter editingParameter editing
Controller
APC200

24. Controller
Parameter editingParameter editing
APC200

25. GDE user levelsGDE user levels
Controller
Maintenance (only for DANA engineering)
Service (only for DANA service)
OEM engineering
OEM service
APC200

26. Parameters can have different access levels
depending on the GDE user levels
Parameters can have different access levels
depending on the GDE user levels
Controller
Write access
Safe write access
Read access
Not visible
APC200

27. Configuration management
Can only be created by OEM engineering.
Controller
APC200

28. Different axles, tire sizes and functions are selected via
the configuration management.
The configuration management is the responsability of
the OEM engineering.
Controller
Configuration management
APC200

29. Configuration management
When the APC200 is connected a full upload can be made.
Controller
APC200

30. Defining different configurations
An existing configuration can be adapted or a new can be made.
Controller
APC200
Configuration management

31. Correct way to reprogram the APC200Correct way to reprogram the APC200
Highest level : firmware of the APC200
The firmware is the main program of the APC200
2nd level : APT-file of the APC200
The APT-file is the parameter file with all settings and parameters
3rd level : GDE-file of the APC200 (if needed)
The GDE-file is a part of the parameter file depending of user-level
Controller
APC200

32. Tools to reprogram the APC200Tools to reprogram the APC200
Highest level : firmware of the APC200
A windows based flash program for the TCT19.bin file
2nd level : APT-file of the APC200
A windows based APT (APC Production Tool) program
3rd level : GDE-file of the APC200
A windows based GDE (Generic Data Editor) program
 GDE will only download the parameters depending of the user level
(GDE OEM Engineering level for configuration managment).
Controller
APC200

33. APT to download all parameters / dataAPT to download all parameters / data
Configuration selection
Controller
APC200

34. Configuration selection
Controller
APC200
An existing configuration can be selected
APT to download all parameters / dataAPT to download all parameters / data

35. DisplayDisplay 4 red 7-segment LED digits
3 status LED lamps
• D -> yellow, Diagnostic modes
• E -> yellow, Error
• F -> red, Failure or APC 200 in
reset conditions
2 push buttons
• M -> which information group
• S -> item within group
Controller
APC200

36. S S S
M M
M
Display modesDisplay modes
Controller
APC200

37. “GPOS” display
Reflects the actually engaged transmission direction and range
Controller
APC200
Display modesDisplay modes

38. “VSPD” display
Shows the vehicle speed in km/h or MPH, with a resolution of
0.1 km/h or 0.1 MPH
Controller
APC200
Display modesDisplay modes

39. “DIST” display
Shows the distance travelled in km or miles, with a resolution of
0.1 km or 0.1 miles
Controller
APC200
Display modesDisplay modes
Note : the distance can be reset by pushing the “s” button during 3 seconds
when being in this display mode.

40. Controller
APC200
Display modesDisplay modes
“oper” display
Shows the operating time (engine running time) in hours
Note : The numbers of “.” gives the number of 10000 hours to add to
the displayed value – example : 12.5.1. =
30000 + 1251 = 31251 hrs.

41. S S S
M M
M
Display modesDisplay modes
Controller
APC200

42. “CPOS” display
Reflects the actually shiftlever position
Controller
APC200
Display modesDisplay modes

43. “ESPD” display
Shows the measured engine speed in RPM
Controller
APC200
Display modesDisplay modes

44. “TSPD” display
Shows the measured turbine speed in RPM
Controller
APC200
Display modesDisplay modes

45. “OSPD” display
Shows the measured output speed in RPM
Controller
APC200
Display modesDisplay modes

46. “SRAT” display
Reflects the current speed ration ( Tspd / Espd ), which is an
important factor in automatic shifting
Controller
APC200
Display modesDisplay modes

47. “TQ I” display
Reflects the measured torque (turbine torque) at the transmission
input side in Nm
Controller
APC200
Display modesDisplay modes

48. “TTMP” display
Shows the transmission sump temperature in °C
Controller
APC200
Display modesDisplay modes

49. “CTMP” display
Shows the Converter out temperature in °C
Controller
APC200
Display modesDisplay modes
Note : due that the converter out temperature is measured by a
temperature switch : 50 on the display means below 120° C
150 on the display means above 120° C

50. S S S
M M
M
Display modesDisplay modes
Controller
APC200

51. “ERR” display
Controller
APC200
Display modesDisplay modes
(blinking)
(none blinking)
(end of faults)
S
S
Shows all existing error codes (none
blinking error code) and error codes
detected in the past (blinking error
code).
Note : when an error is active,
the error led will be blinking

52. Electronic controlled modulation (E.C.M.)Electronic controlled modulation (E.C.M.)
Controller
APC200
Phase 2
Build up of pressure
Phase 1
Filling of clutch
Time
Oil
pressure

53. Time
Oil
pressure
Pressure
phase in in
clutch 2
Pressure
phase out in
clutch 1
“overlap”
Overlap controlOverlap control
Controller
APC200

54. Speed controlled inchingSpeed controlled inching
Inch speed as function of brake pedal
position
1
8
00
2
4
6
8
10
0 25 50 75 100
Brake position (%)
Inchspeed(kph)
No Inching
Low Speed
against
brake
Speed
control
No
braking
De-clutch
Controller
APC200

55. Torque controlled inchingTorque controlled inching
Controller
APC200

56. Error listError list
Controller
APC200

57. DiagnosticsDiagnostics
M
M M M M M
S
S
S
S
S
S
. . .
S
S
S
S
S
S
. . .
S
S
S
S
S
S
. . .
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
. . .
S
S
S
Power up
+ S
Controller
APC200

58. Note : for the firmware version, the display is using a
scrolling text moving to the left (continuously).
Display testDisplay test
Controller
APC200
M
M M M M M
S
S
S
Power up
+ S
DiagnosticsDiagnostics

59. Digital input
test
Digital input
test
Digital input
reference
Digital input
reference
0
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
6
7
10
11
12
13
Note : input 10 till 13 are the 4
analog inputs, which
could be used as digital
inputs
Digital input 3 on
wire 17
Digital input 3 on
wire 17
input not activeinput not active
Controller
APC200
M
M M M M M
S
S
S
S
S
S
. . .
DiagnosticsDiagnostics

60. Analog input
test
Analog input
test
1st value (k or V)
of the 1st 4
analog inputs
1st value (k or V)
of the 1st 4
analog inputs
No . meaning the
value is in 
No . meaning the
value is in 
A . meaning the
value is in Volts
A . meaning the
value is in Volts
Analog input
3 on wire 47
(47 – 30 pins on
connector A = B17)
Analog input
3 on wire 47
(47 – 30 pins on
connector A = B17)
Controller
APC200
DiagnosticsDiagnostics
M
M M M M M
S
S
S
S
S
S
. . .

61. Speed sensor testSpeed sensor test
C informs the
sensor is a current
sensor, value is
expressed in Hz or
kHz (ex.: c2.45)
C informs the
sensor is a current
sensor, value is
expressed in Hz or
kHz (ex.: c2.45)
1st value (kHz)
of the 4 speed
sensors
1st value (kHz)
of the 4 speed
sensors
Speed sensor
0 on wire 22
Speed sensor
0 on wire 22
Controller
APC200
DiagnosticsDiagnostics
M
M M M M M
S
S
S
S
S
S
. . .

62. Output
test
Output
test
Analog output
Current of 997 mA
Analog output
Current of 997 mA
Analog output
3 on wire 8
Analog output
3 on wire 8
Note :
0 till 6 are
analog
outputs, and
7 till 10 are
digital
outputs.
output activeoutput active
Digital output
1 (7 – 6 = 1 ) on
wire 10
Digital output
1 (7 – 6 = 1 ) on
wire 10
Controller
APC200
DiagnosticsDiagnostics
M
M M M M M
S
S
S
S
S
S
. . .

63. Voltage testVoltage testVoltage switched
power
Voltage switched
power
Voltage sensor
power supply
Voltage sensor
power supply
22.7 volt22.7 volt
8.1 volt8.1 volt
Controller
APC200
DiagnosticsDiagnostics
M
M M M M M
S
S
S
S

64. OverviewOverview
Naming convention
Link with the transmission
APC200
System calibration
Hydrostatic simulation
BBC
APC200

65. Control system calibrationControl system calibration
Calibration
 Transmission (clutch control) parameter calibration
 Heat mode (to warmup the transmission)
 Stall test
 Accelerator pedal (throttle pedal) sensor calibration
 Brake pedal sensor calibration
 Hydro lever sensor calibration
 Servo motor sensor calibration
APC200

66. Shift after ‘Pressure to mA’ & ‘Filling’ tuning
Calibration
APC200
Clutch filling calibrationClutch filling calibration

67. Calibration
APC200
Pressure to torque calibrationPressure to torque calibration

68. Calibration
The calibration mode can be activated by :
- pushing the “S” button for 15 seconds during powerup
- the GDE (header Global & select for “DisplayMODE” :
“Transcal” & press “F5”)
- Sending a specific CAN message
- using the Dashboard Tool
APC200
Calibration done at the OEMCalibration done at the OEM

69. Calibration
Select the requested calibration mode by pushing the “M” button.
Possible calibration modes :
- “tran” : transmission calibration
- “heat” : transmission warming up
- “thro” : throttle pedal calibration (connected to an analog input)
- “brak” : brake pedal calibration (connected to an analog input)
- “hydr” : hydro lever calibration (connected to an analog input)
- “serv” : servo calibration (connected to the H-bridge)
- “cool” : not used in this application
APC200
Calibration done at the OEMCalibration done at the OEM

70. Calibration
Clutch filling  “tran”
After selecting the requested calibration mode by pushing the “S”
button the calibration will be started.
During this calibration :
- the parking brake must be activated
- the transmission temperature must be above 60° C
- engine speed must be 800 RPM  200 RPM
To start this calibration the driver will be asked to select forward
(by selecting reverse the calibration will be stopped)
APC200
Calibration done at the OEMCalibration done at the OEM

71. Calibration
Warming up  “heat”
After selecting the requested calibration mode by pushing the “S”
button the calibration will be started.
During this mode :
- only the highest gear can be selected
- the parking brake and brake pedal will not force neutral
- the display will show the sump temerature
When stalling the transmission at full stall : maximum 30 seconds
in gear followed by minimum 15 seconds in neutral
APC200
Calibration done at the OEMCalibration done at the OEM

72. Calibration
Throttle pedal  “thro” (throttle pedal connected to an
analog input)
After selecting the requested calibration mode by pushing the “S”
button the calibration will be started.
During this calibration :
- the idle position is requested
- the full throttle position is requested
By pushing the “S” the driver confirms the requested positions.
APC200
Calibration done at the OEMCalibration done at the OEM

73. Calibration
Brake pedal  “brak” (brake pedal connected to an analog
input)
After selecting the requested calibration mode by pushing the “S”
button the calibration will be started.
During this calibration :
- the idle position is requested
- the mid point (when the brakes starts to operate) is requested
- the full brake position is requested
By pushing the “S” the driver confirms the requested positions.
APC200
Calibration done at the OEMCalibration done at the OEM

74. Calibration
Hydro lever  “hydr” (hydro lever connected to an analog
input)
After selecting the requested calibration mode by pushing the “S”
button the calibration will be started.
During this calibration :
- the 0 % position is requested
- the 100 % position is requested
By pushing the “S” the driver confirms the requested positions.
APC200
Calibration done at the OEMCalibration done at the OEM

75. Calibration
Servo  “serv” (servo motor connected to the H-bridge)
After selecting the requested calibration mode by pushing the “S”
button the calibration will be started.
During this calibration :
- the APC200 will calibrate the idle position
- the APC200 will calibrate the full throttle position
APC200
Calibration done at the OEMCalibration done at the OEM

76. Thank you !Thank you !