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SERVICE MANUAL

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Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Safety symbols................................................................................................................................................................. 4

General safety regulations................................................................................................................................................ 4

Construction regulations .................................................................................................................................................. 5

Safety during start-up ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

System overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 6

Module mounting ............................................................................................................................................................. 7

MCT display ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
MCI ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
MCKC ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
MCC ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Motomit PC......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

PC.exe ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Folder settins ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Serial settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Greasing ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Memory card ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

USB memory (Motomit 6,5”) ............................................................................................................................................. 9

User levels........................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Service level on GB program.......................................................................................................................................... 11

Getting to service level ................................................................................................................................................... 11

Factory settings.............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Current settings.............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Rotator controls.............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Head open / close settings. ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Inverting the saw home signal........................................................................................................................................ 14
Head basic settings........................................................................................................................................................ 15

System update with PCMCIA card ................................................................................................................................. 16

Files and installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 16

First update from v0.62 to v0.63 or newer...................................................................................................................... 16
Phase 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Phase 2 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Next updates from v0.63 to v0.63 or newer ................................................................................................................... 18
Messages....................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Service update with PCMCIA card ................................................................................................................................. 19

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Display Update:.............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Head Module Update: .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Display service reset: ..................................................................................................................................................... 20

System update with USB (Motomit IT 6,5” and 10,4” v.2) ............................................................................................ 21

Service update for Motomit IT 6,5” ................................................................................................................................. 22

Cables ............................................................................................................................................................................... 23

MCT - MCI ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23

MCI - MCC ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
MCI - MCKC................................................................................................................................................................... 23
MCI - PC COM communication ........................................................................................................... 23

The system does not start .............................................................................................................................................. 24

System is running but display is black..................................................................................................................... 24

Connection fault .............................................................................................................................................................. 25

Troubleshooting while the connection fault is on............................................................................................................ 25

Resistance 120 ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
Resistance 60 ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting while the connection fault is not on...................................................................................................... 27

Problems in measuring ................................................................................................................................................... 28

WARNING!..................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Measuring the encoder with simple tools ....................................................................................................................... 28
Diameter does not set in basic calibration ..................................................................................................................... 28
Head close value is not correct ...................................................................................................................................... 28
There are sudden changes in measuring ....................................................................................................................... 28
Diameter doesn’t increase when you open the head after felling a tree......................................................................... 29
Diameter doesn’t change when you close the head after felling a tree .......................................................................... 29
Sensor does not give any pulses ................................................................................................................................... 29
DIAM.DROPPED >2cm message on the screen .......................................................................................................... 29

Printers ............................................................................................................................................................................. 30

Thermal printer feeds only blank paper. If paper is not blank it prints strange letters. ................................................... 30
Printed text is light grey or almost invisible .................................................................................................................... 30
Printed does not feed paper well.................................................................................................................................... 30
A4 printer does not work ................................................................................................................................................ 30
A4 printer feeds only blank paper .................................................................................................................................. 30

Self diagnostics and error codes ................................................................................................................................... 30

Other troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................... 33

MAS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 34

Can messages available on Motomit IT CAN2 : ............................................................................................................ 34

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Pump pressure and flow request ................................................................................................................................... 34

Rotator and Head open/close control............................................................................................................................. 35
Buttons 1 to 32 ............................................................................................................................................................... 35
Buttons 33 to 64 ............................................................................................................................................................. 36

Battery service IT............................................................................................................................................................. 36

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Introduction
These instructions are to be used as a reference tool for the vehicle manufacturer’s
design, production, and service personnel.

The user of these instructions should have basic knowledge in the handling of
electronic equipment.

Safety symbols

Sections regarding safety, marked with a symbol in the left margin, must be read and
understood by everyone using the system, carrying out service work or making changes
to hardware and software.
The different safety levels used in this manual are defined below.
WARNING
Sections marked with a warning symbol in the left margin, indicate that a hazardous
situation exists. If precautions are not taken, this could result in death, serious injury or
major property damage.
CAUTION
Sections marked with a caution symbol in the left margin, indicate that a potentially
hazardous situation exists. If precautions are not taken, this could result in minor injury
or property damage.
NOTICE
Sections marked with a notice symbol in the left margin, indicate there is important
information about the product. Ignoring this could result in damage to the product.

Contact the manufacturer if there is anything you are not sure about or if you have any
questions regarding the product and its handling or maintenance.
The term "manufacturer" refers to Parker Hannifin Corporation.

General safety regulations

Work on the hydraulics control electronics may only be carried out by trained
personnel who are well-acquainted with the control system, the machine and its safety
regulations.
WARNING
Mounting, modification, repair and maintenance must be carried out in accordance
with the manufacturer' s regulations. The manufacturer has no responsibility for any
accidents caused by incorrectly mounted or incorrectly maintained equipment. The
manufacturer does not assume any responsibility for the system being incorrectly
applied, or the system being programmed in a manner that jeopardizes safety.
WARNING
Damaged product may not be used. If the control system shows error functions or if
electronic modules, cabling or connectors are damaged, the system shall not be used.
WARNING
Electronic control systems in an inappropriate installation and in combination with
strong electromagnetic interference fields can, in extreme cases, cause an unintentional
change of speed of the output function.
NOTICE
As much as possible of the welding work on the chassis should be done before the
installation of the system. If welding has to be done afterwards, the electrical
connections on the system must be disconnected from other equipment. The negative
cable must always be disconnected from the battery before disconnecting the positive
cable. The ground wire of the welder shall be positioned as close as possible to the
place of the welding. The cables on the welding unit shall never be placed near the
electrical wires of the control system.
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Construction regulations

CAUTION
The vehicle must be equipped with an emergency stop which disconnects the supply
voltage to the control system's electrical units. The emergency stop must be easily
accessible to the operator. The machine must be built if possible, so that the supply
voltage to the control system's electrical units is disconnected when the operator leaves
the operator’s station.

CAUTION

Safety during installation

CAUTION
Incorrectly positioned or mounted cabling can be influenced by radio signals which can
interfere with the functions of the system.

Safety during start-up

WARNING
The machine' s engine must not be started before the control system is mounted and its
electrical functions have been verified.
Ensure that no one is in front, behind or nearby the machine when first starting up the
machine.
Follow the instructions for function control in the Start-up section.
Safety during maintenance and fault diagnosis

CAUTION
Ensure that the following requirements are fulfilled before any work is carried out on
the hydraulics control electronics.
• The machine cannot start moving.
• Functions are positioned safely.
• The machine is turned off.
• The hydraulic system is relieved from any pressure.
• Supply voltage to the control electronics is disconnected.
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System overview

MCC Harvester head module

MCKC Keyboard control module
MCI Interface module
MCT (MCTB) Display ( Processing module in )
JuhaKO: Onko MCTB enää olemassakaan?

Basic hierarchy in the system is that the display is the main mastyer module, that has all the data stored, MCC
harvesting module is a slave that has the compatible program with the display. MCKC has a universal software thatis
common with all possible program versions of Motomit, as is the MCI.
When replacing a module on the system:
1. Display, you must update the display program and reset all memories
2. MCC harvesting head, you must update the MCC program, no reset needed.
3. MCKC or MCI are plug-n-play installable.
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Module mounting

MCT display

The Display is normally mounted with RAM rubber ball stand.

One single cable from the display to the MCI is needed.
Motomit display is fastened with M4x12mm bolts to the RAM foot. This bolt
length must not be exceeded.

MCI

MCI module, that serves as a interconnecting hub as well as a output module for the signals
generated in the display. This module is not protected against water and should therefore be
installed in a dry place inside the cabin. To protect the connectors from wear and tear, all
major wirings should be supported close to the module.
All system cables are connected here.

MCKC

The keyboard input module is not protected against water, so it should be mounted in a dry place
inside the cabin. Usually the input module is placed behind the seat to ease the wiring from the
operator keyboards. One 6 wire cable is needed between MCKC and MCI. Door swith connected to
the IN1 can be either grounding or pulling up when active. Must be connected for the system to
work.

MCC

The MCC module is protected against water, but the connectors are not, so it should be
mounted in a box on the harvester head. The MCC module is proven rugged after many years
of experience from around the world. However to protect the connectors it is vital that
protective grease is used and that the module is mounted firmly inside the box. There are
models with mounting screw bracket and models without them. When the brackets don’t exist,
A spacer is needed for mounting. (TMMOTOHOLK parker product code)
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Motomit PC
PC.exe
MotomitPC application should always be located in C:\motomitpc folder. If the software is copied to a new PC, pleas
make sure to check that all the settings are correct.

Folder settins
Check that c:\MotomitPC folder is not on read-only.
check that the view is detailed and that the hide extensions for
known file types is not on

Serial settings
The speed is automatically set by Motomit, but flow control should be set of manually. (control panel-system-device
manager-ports...)
In the advanced settings de-select FIFO buffers.
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Greasing
Connection grease is used in connectors of modules. Greasing of the male connectors is necessary because
electrolysis causes corrosion especially for the head module pins in the long run. Greasing of the connectors increases
operating life of the module. Connectors should be greased every time when female connectors are lifted up due to a
service action. Recommendable grease is like the one used in the power current mountings. Greasing is already done by
Parker for every head module delivered. Any AL-AL type contact grease can be used. Factory grease is Ensto SR-1.(
http://products.ensto.com/catalog/specification/13174/specification_SR1.pdf)
It is recommended that a similar grease is used in all electric connectors in a vehicle, it will save a lot of time and effort in
the long run.

Memory card
Compact Flash memory card is used with for data transfer and program update purposes. Compact Flash
cards are widely used in a variety of personal digital devices including digital cameras, digital music players and
handheld PCs. There’s no battery inside. Data is not lost when power is turned off. Cards sold by Parker are made for
heavy industrial use. Flash cards have high storage capacities, but 16 MB is enough for use.

Flash card and adapter for standard PCMCIA slot.

Win 98 and newer operating systems have support for

Flash card. You can handle the files like if it was a floppy
disk.

USB memory (Motomit 6,5”)

USB memory stick is used instead of Compact flash in new Motomit systems. The Motomit 6,5” only support FAT file
system, that limits the USB size to 2Gb. Using a bigger USB with FAT32 file system is likely to cause problems.
Minimum size for program update is 128Mb, but while installing with multiple languages or international code page,
256Mb-1GB is recommended.
NOTICE!
Compatibility issues can come up with most resent USB memories, so it is recommended to use a USB that
supports Linux kernel 2.4.21 or older.
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User levels

SW versions starting from 06 / 2003

BASIC, STANDARD, ADVANCED, SPECIAL, SERVICE

• Light grey text means that setting is disabled on the current user level.
• Operator can always browse through all windows and see what settings are on.
• SERVICE level is reserved for SW developers’ use only.
• No affect on program updates.

User level can be changed in the window > Maintenance > Start-up. Type the correct password and change the user
level in the listbox.

Ask your password from info@productsupport.fi . Include in your email:

• Serial number of the display (sticker in the back of display)
• Program version date
• These both can be found : Settings => Machine

GB password for service level is generated with the password generator, by using the program date on the display and
the serial number.

BASIC STANDARD ADVANCED SPECIAL

Scaling all disabled can change only can change all all enabled
preset length, min except price lists,
diam, bucking condition,
key programming, price type, distr diff
ID, contract, misc, start qual, control
meas interval
Maintenance can change time and can change all can change all all enabled
date except vol calc except vol calc
can reset cutting area method method
Settings can change base can change all all enabled all enabled
machine number except DRF
monitoring
Reports all enabled all enabled all enabled all enabled
Calibrations all disabled all enabled except all enabled all enabled
auto calibration
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Communications all disabled all disabled all enabled all enabled

Service level on GB program

Getting to service level

To access the service level you need to enter a password

on the user level change windows, that is created with the
password generator using the program version and the
serial number of the display. When the system is re-
started, special user level will be active. after each startup
you need to access the service level with the password.

When the service user level is active, new windows and

options in existing windows will appear.
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Factory settings

Reset total system hours resets the hour counter on the Motmit
IT display.
Braking speed control is used to define the initial deceleration of
feed in the start of deceleration ramp. the adjustement is between
+5 to -5.
-5 reduces 50% of the speed at the very start of the ramp
…
-1 reduces 10% of the speed at the start of the ramp
0 counts a direct speed ramp to the cutting window.
+1 allows 10% longer mx speed before speed reduction
…+5 allows 50% longer max speed before reduction.
Recommended value is -2 for most harvester heads.
Calliber setting is used to define the type of callibers used with the machine.
Pump CAN control enables the extended CAN messages for pump pressure request to base machine on CAN2 of
Motomit IT. the button commands via CAN2 work even if left off.
Multistemming setting is used to define the equipment used for multitree handling.
0 = MTH with rollers acting as collectors only.
1 = MTH with accumulator arms only.
2 = MTH with rollers and arms simultaneously,( operator can limit the functions with delays while operating.)
3 = MTH with back knive output as collector, used with some HHD types.
4 = MTH with back knife and MTH arms simultaneously.

Saw home voltage is used to determine if an potentiometer is used in saw position sensing and what is the maximum
voltage where the saw is still considered to be parked. When set over zero, the settings for saw pulses are in fact voltage
bits. eg. if the saw voltage maximum in test screen is 3000bits, then the setting saw maximum pulses should be 3000.
can be used together with other saw home sensors too, but disable the saw position pulse reading!
Extra cut device is used to determine if and top saw or other cutting device is mounted on the head aside from the main
saw. Note: if the setting from saw to top saw is over 10cm, the output is considered to be a top saw and will not work if tilt
is up!
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Current settings

The current settings page is used to limit the proportional outputs

minimum and maximum currents. When set, the output can never go
under minimum current and over maximum current. This is needed to
ensure that the operator can not adjust the pressure valves over the
limits, that would cause the hydraulic power loss and overheating in
the system.
This also enables a much more accurate control for the valves,
since the settings are automatically scaled between these values. eg.
in older programs 10% would give approx. 2,5V to valve and 80%
would give about 20V, now if the minimum limit is set to 200mA and
maximum to 400mA, 10% is 220ma, 80% is 360mA.

Proportional valve control frequency

The Proportional valve control frequency can be adjusted in two

groups, pressure outputs ( PO2, 4 and 6) and others , that include
feeding, rotator and saw. The value can be adjusted between 50-
2000Hz.
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Rotator controls

The rotator in GB can be used in a proportional or on/off state.

the basic setting to select the control type is only visible in
service level.

The choice for Analog rotator control are:

1. OFF, The rotator is used only with MCKC rotator
inputs as ON/OFF, one input for each direction. AKA
the old fashion way.
2. ON, The rotator is controlled with an analog signal
connected to the MCKC input R7. the input is then
scaled for an 0-5V signal, where 2,5V is the mid position.
3. CAN. The rotator is controlled with a CAN message to Motomit IT CAN2

Head open / close settings.

The head open close setting via CAN 2 have to be

activated with Z-function setting. if left of, the CAN2
message for controlling the head open close function is
not working. with setting head they are active.

Inverting the saw

To change the logical direction of the saw home inputs, the

saw bar or both with the following values:
0 = Normal operation
1 = saw home inputs inverted
2 = Saw bar output inverted,
3 = Saw home input and saw bar output inverted both.
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Head basic settings

The head basic settings for encoder types and hydraulics are not visible for all users anymore.
Diameter sensor type enables the selection between a
single rotary quadrature encoder, two encoder, a single
potentiometer or two of them.
from saw to top saw setting sets the offset between the
main saw and the secondary cutting device to enable
correct length and diameter registering.
NOTE! if the setting is longer than 10cm, the device is
considered to be a top saw, and will not work if head is
tilted up!
length sensor type enable the selection between single
and dual length encoders.
Tilt circuit type selects the logic of the tilt valves.
U= up position
F= Float position
L=locked position
D= down positon
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System update with PCMCIA card

Files and installation

CAN connection between head and display unit must be in order.

Insert the FlashCard to ’s card slot when power is OFF. Installation program starts when power is switched

ON. Reset all memories once you have restarted after the software update. All memory reset takes about 3
minutes in the latest versions.
The files must be copied to an empty PCMCIA card in a certain order:
1. zImage.initrd
2. boot.img
3. tmprom
4. autoboot.sh
5. itinst
6. Then rest of the files.

First update from v0.62 to v0.63 or newer

Phase 1

At the beginning of installation you have to verify the serial number. The number can be found from the back side of IT
display unit. In case of PC -model the number is on the MCTB module. Serial number has to be verified only once.

Example:
Serial No: 000123

Press ENTER. The field turns into yellow and you can type the serial
number. Leave out the leading zeroes.
NOTE! Serial number must correct.

Press ENTER after giving the number.

Press ENTER in the OK-button.
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Phase 2

The main installation window will appear next.

New: Information about new program.

Old: Empty field in this first install.

Build = Version of the Installation program.

Install screen shows also the current date.

Type the password and press ENTER. Password has 6 letters, all in CAPITALS. Select first install in the
password generator.

Software update takes about 10 minutes.

When the message row says "Program update OK" do the following:
- turn the power OFF
- remove the card from the slot
- turn the power ON
- Reset all memories. Maintenance - Resets. Select All from the list and press Reset [ OK ]
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Next updates from v0.63 to v0.63 or newer

Just like first install from v0.62 to v0.63, but without the
phase 1. Select password in the password
generator.

Messages

No Cabin program
motoit -file is not in the card.
Files missing from the card
There is no correct head program in the card. The file is mcc2212.sss.
motomit IT setup files missing
Make sure you have copied all the installation files to the card.
Connection fault
Programs can not be updated if there is a connection fault. Fix the connection and try again. If you wish to update
only cabin program or head program, use service install.
If the MCC program has failed during latest installation, the MCC will not start. By using service update, the MCC
program can be forced even when connection fault is active.

Any other messages

Flash card is not properly in the slot. Check the card connector for bent pins. Switch the power off and try again.
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Service update with PCMCIA card

Display Update:

1. Switch the power off from the measurement system. Stick the Flash-card into its slot in display module or processing
module of PC system.
2. Switch the power on. Installation display will appear on the screen.
3. Select ”Cabin program”. Press ENTER.
4. Now you need Motomit password program to have the correct password.
5. Write password in capital letters. Make sure that the text starts from very left in the field. Press ENTER.
6. Program loading starts. Field at the bottom shows the proceeding. Do not press the handle keys during the update.
7. When it says “Program update OK”, switch the power off and remove the card.

After the update:

Start the system up as usual.
Check that there are same program version dates for cabin module and head module. Dates can be seen on the screen
when the system starts up or at anytime in menu Settings - Machine.
Reset all memories. Maintenance - Resets. Select All from the list and press Reset [ OK ]
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Head Module Update:

software update – head module

96MCC2212

Select ”Head module program”.

1. Switch the power off from the measurement system. Stick the Flash-card into its slot in display module or processing
module of PC system.
2. Switch the power on. Installation display will appear on the screen.
3. Select ”Head module program”. Press ENTER.
4. Write password ”MITRON” in capitals. Make sure that the text starts from very left in the field. Press ENTER.
5. Program loading starts. Field at the bottom shows the proceeding. Do not press the handle keys during the update.
6. When it says “Program update OK”, switch the power off and remove the card.

After the update:

Start the system up as usual.
Check that there are same program version dates for cabin module and head module. Dates can be seen on the screen
when the system starts up or at anytime in menu Settings - Machine.

Display service reset:

Select “Reset Memory” from the service update list

Enter the password “MITRON” for resetting all memories in the display.
*NOTE : ALL MEMORIES WILL BE RESET; PRODUCTION DATA WILL BE LOST!!!*
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System update with USB (Motomit IT 6,5” and 10,4” v.2)

Installation files:
1. Copy MCT03 installation files to the USB stick ( 6 files ) :

2. Copy a program file to the card.

Head program file name is like: mct3_cabin_ "version date" .tar

Installation card should now have these 7 files:

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Program update for motomit:

1. Turn the power OFF.
2. Insert the USB stick to motomit'
s USB connector.
3. Turn the power ON
4. The display shows "Starting..." for half a minute. Then it shows "TESTING ENVIRONMENT" for two
minutes. Then it shows the installation screen :

5. Type the password and press enter. Program update starts. It takes about 15 minutes.
When it shows " Program update OK" , turn the power OFF and remove the memory stick.

Start motomit.
Change the language if it has changed.
Reset all memories. Maintenance - Resets. Select All from the list and press Reset [ OK ]

Service update for Motomit IT 6,5”

The service update for motomit IT 6,5” usb is triggered simply by adding a file to the update USB, that is called “service”.
The file can be created as a text file, but it is very important that the file type is empty, and the name is service.
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Cables

MCT - MCI

Standard data cable D25M - D25F

MCI - MCC

Shield ------------- Shield Connect the shield only at MCI end

CANLO ------------- CANLO
CANHI ------------- CANHI
VCC ------------- VCC VCC and GND are doubled to secure the continuous power supply
VCC ------------- VCC
GND ------------- GND
GND ------------- GND

MCI - MCKC

CANHI ------------- CANHI

CANLO ------------- CANLO
CANHI ------------- CANHI
CANLO ------------- CANLO
GND ------------- GND
VCC ------------- VCC

Calliper
D25M D9M
2 ------------- 3
3 ------------- 2
7 ------------- 5

MCI - PC COM communication

D9F D9F
2 ------------- 2
3 ------------- 3
5 ------------- 5
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The system does not start

Check the supply voltage.
Supply voltage:
There are three + pins and three ground pins in the
POWER connector.
Connect at least these two black
ones to the power source.
works on voltage range of 10 to 30V.
Ground at least one of the pins.
It is recommended to connect all three pins of
the plus ground to relief stress from a single
pin!
Optional
handles
Connect the display cable
properly at both ends and check that there are no
broken or bent pins.

Any leds won’t turn on if MCT is not connected.

As you switch the power on, LED´s in the MCI module should flash and turn on again after 30 - 40 seconds. There is a
beep sound from the MCT and the system is running. If the beeping continues and the power turns of automatically,
check the safety/door switch.
All the modules get their supply voltage through a safety transistor , that limits the continuous current to 11Amps. So the
power can be shut down due to a short circuit in MCC, MCKC or even the printer.
You can measure the current for each module or simply try elimination by removing all valve connectors from the MCC.

Check the wiring according to paragraph 3.

LEDs in the MCI module:

Yellow Function is on
Yellow and red Function is on, less than 0.2A current
Only red Short circuit

System is running but display is black

• Check the display cable.

• Heat up the cabin in wintertime before starting the system.
• is protected against moisture but as any electrical device it will be damaged if it has contact with water.

• If the head is working but the screen remains black, the backlight can be damaged. Contact Parker.
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Connection fault
Cabin module and head module send signals to each other at short intervals. If there is a longer than 1.3 s break
between the signals, there'
ll be a message on the screen: CONNECTION FAULT / Head power is turned off. Power is
cut off from the head and keyboard module. To get the connection back you have to restart the system or select
Maintenance > Resets ... Turn head power ON.

Troubleshooting while the connection fault is on

Measure the resistance between CANLO and CANHI wires when the power is off. In addition to CAN wires, plus and
minus wires must be in order to make CAN signal work. Resistance may vary a couple of ohms.

At both ends of the CAN bus - inside MCT and MCC modules - there is a 120-ohm
terminal resistor. Measure the resistance from any connector (MCI, MCC, MCKC).
Resistance should be about 60 ohms when the CAN wires are OK cause then the
resistance is half of 120. Measure for example at the cabin end of the boom cable.

60 = wire OK
120 = break
0 = CAN wires touch together. Damaged cable.
infinite = no connection towards cabin or head

Resistance 120

Resistance is 120 ohms if the CAN wire is broken.

Break is often in the boom cable, but it can be in the cabin
in MCKC or MCT cables as well. You can test the boom
cable easily by replacing it with a short cable, that surely
is OK. If the connection doesn'
t work with it, the reason is
elsewhere.
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Measuring the boom cable

Disconnect the boom cable connector from MCI and measure the resistance from the
cable.

120 = wire OK
0 = CAN wires touch together. Damaged cable.
infinite = broken wire or terminal resistor

Terminal resistor can be damaged if the CAN connector has received over voltage. Then
you have to replace the module and send it to service.
Measure directly from the connector.

120 = terminal resistor OK

infinite = connector or terminal resistor broken

Measuring the cable in the cabin

Make sure that there are no bent cables. Small wire can
break inside the insulation. Be careful with the wire ends.
CAN bus go through the display cable. Check it for
broken or bent connector pins.

120 = wire OK
0 = CAN wires touch together. Damaged cable.
infinite = broken wire or terminal resistor
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Resistance 60

Start the system. If you can see the head module program version in the menu Settings > Machine, but you still get the
connection fault:
• Check power wires at the keyboard module cable.
• Short circuit in any sensor or valve cuts the power off and therefore breaks also the CAN signal. Disconnect all
the other connectors from the head module except the boom cable. If you can'
t get the connection, try another
head module and/or another keyboard module. There doesn'
t have to be the same program version in the other
head module when testing the connection. Take a look at the leds on the modules. Smell of smoke or cracks on
the surface of the module indicate that the module is damaged.

Head module program version shows only lines, so there hasn'

t been connection when the system has started.
• If the program update has interrupted for some reason and therefore failed, upload the program again.

• CANL -> CANL and CANH -> CANH. Signal wires should not be in cross.

Voltage when the cables are connected and the power is on:
• CONNECTION FAULT / Head power is turned off: CANHI and CANLO 1.3 V. Plus and minus wires 0 V.
• Connection OK: CANHI and CANLO 2.5 V. Plus and minus wires have the system voltage fed to MCI (24 V).
Note that voltage loss is not big in a proper boom cable.

Troubleshooting while the connection fault is not on

Short circuit in a saw home sensor can make a permanent connection fault. Faulty pulse sensor can make a break a
couple of times a day.

Damaged cable can cut the connection in a certain position of the crane or head.

Too big power consumption at the MCI module cuts off the connection. Head module outputs are for 2.5 A max current
each.

Take Error code printout.

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Problems in measuring
MAKE USE OF THE TEST DISPLAY!
Almost 100% of the measuring problems come from bad censoring, grounding and wiring and from poor quality CAN
cable. To prevent measuring and other problems use only shielded boom cable sold by Parker, which is intended for
systems under heavy interference. Connect each sensor’s plus and ground only to their own pins. Keep the censoring
wires separated from the wires controlling the valves. Use diodes in the valves to prevent voltage peaks.
It is better to use pulse encoders that give less than 600 pulses / rotation. is able to read high frequencies but
some encoders may give distorted output. Test display shows the number of pulse edges.
Take calibration printout before and after making major changes to the curve. Keep a logbook from the calibrations and
store the latest printouts in a safe place.

WARNING!

When measuring the electronics on the machine the engine must be switched off!

Measuring the encoder with simple tools

• Measure the voltage and ground from the MCC to the encoder. Note that many encoders work better with a lower
voltage, so voltage levels above 27V to the encoders are to be avoided.
• Measure the voltage between A and B pulse channels while rotating the encoder very slowly. You should be able to
measure low pulse count sensors functionality this way. The voltage should follow the quadrature pattern;

Diameter does not set in basic calibration

• If there are negative pulse values as you open the head, connect the pulse channels A and B other way round to
MCC. Do the basic calibration again.
• Try another sensor. Some new sensors have been broken as well.

Head close value is not correct

• Do the basic diameter calibration

• E.g. head close is 90 mm when it should be 50. Lower down the calibration points or the whole curve by 40 mm.

There are sudden changes in measuring

• Check wiring and mechanics and all diodes in the valves.

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• Take error code printout. Have there been short breaks in the CAN connection?
• Adjust pressure to measuring wheel.
• Use wider measuring wheel if it seems to get deep into the soft bark.

Diameter doesn’t increase when you open the head after felling a tree

• If > Calibration > Basic diam. ... Filtering is 8, only decreasing diameters are accepted.

Diameter doesn’t change when you close the head after felling a tree

• Diameter can not change if the length does not change!

• If the length changes, check the sensor input on the test display.

Sensor does not give any pulses

• Connect the sensor to another input, for example diameter pulse encoder to length encoder’s connector. If the
sensor gives pulses to test screen, MCC input is broken. If not, sensor or its wiring is broken.
• Check > Settings > Head ... Diam sensor type.

DIAM.DROPPED >2cm message on the screen

• Tells you that diameter has dropped more than 2 cm within 10 cm length. May be true if there has been a big knot or
such. Otherwise problems in sensor. Check the shape of the calibration curve.

Selection of encoder type

The encoders used in motomit IT have traditionally been of NPN type. However, in some cases the encoder is actually
push/pull, and the signal works with more accuracy when the encoder channels (pulse 1-4) are PNP type (grounding).
This can be selected with a simple selection, if IN4 in the MCC is connected to ground, the input are grounding, PNP. if
lnothing attached, the inputs are NPN.
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Printers

Thermal printer feeds only blank paper. If paper is not blank it prints strange letters.

• Check > Maintenance > Start-Up ... Printer. Scriptos = Kyosha. Start and printer again.

• There are 8 dip jumpers at the side of Kyosha printer’s paper cover. Nro 6 has to be in position ON, the others OFF.

Printed text is light grey or almost invisible

• Try another roll of dry paper.

• Open the printer and clean it carefully.
• Check input voltage.
• Send the printer to service.

Printed does not feed paper well

• Printer works best in horizontal position. If you have to install it vertically, paper side must be downwards. A4 printer
must always be placed horizontally.

A4 printer does not work

• Install the drivers to PC if this is the first attempt to make it work.

• Input voltage to the printer must be at least 13.5V.
• Read troubleshooting section from printer’s manual.

A4 printer feeds only blank paper

• Change the ink cartridge.

• Do not install the printer close to the heating valves of the cabin. Hot air may dry the ink nozzles.

Self diagnostics and error codes

system performs continuous self diagnostics. If some error is found it tries to recover the error. Error codes
can be printed on paper. Most of the error codes are warnings and only few indicate a possible hardware or software
related fault.

Reset the error codes and harvest trees for a few hours. Once any malfunction has occured, restart and
print the error codes. Codes for information marked with green colour, critical errors with red.

To avoid errors:
• There should always be the same program versions in the cabin module and in the head module.
• Always reset all memories after the program update. Can be reset also a couple of times a year when changing
the site and taking a new apt file into use.
• Make sure that encoders and the whole system has proper wiring for voltage and grounding.
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System error numbers, explanations and correcting actions

Actions
CS = check the setting in question
HW1 = check encoders / wiring
HW2 = possible module fault
NA = no action, error recovered. Inform Parker and reset mem if the error occours often.
RA= reset all memories
RM = reset the memory in question
SW1 = check that MCT and MCC program versions are the same
CAN HW = fault in CAN bus due to bad wiring
CAN SW = fault in handling CAN messages. Can also be due to HW problems.

Code Action Explanation

10 HW1 too slow pulse read rate, length sensor
11 NA maximum pulse count for length, finish the stem, restart the system
12 HW1 too slow puls read rate, diam. sensor.
13 HW1 too slow pulse read rate, saw bar sensor
20 CS setting Pulses / revolution is zero; basic calibration for length
22 NA cutting area or tree species number out of range
30 RM aux memory fault
31 HW1 previous 10 cm length pulses are missing / extra pulse downpour
32 - 35 HW1 MCT has received an incorrect length measure
36-39 SW1 MCt has received an invalid Saw or diameter message
40, 41 NA aux mem number error, error in buffer initialisation
50 RA species number out of range; memory init
51 RA preset / product number out of range; memory init
52 RA APT file number invalid, memory init
53 RA Product undefined, memory init
54 RA operator number out of range, memory init
55 NA Last piece out of range, no action
70 - 74 RM auxiliary memory not in order; aux mem report
90 RA number of handles/buttons out of range, memory not inited or faulty
100 RA unknown programmable button
110 RA cutting area or tree species number out of range
120 RA report number out of range
130 RM Division by zero, error in production printout
140 CS Product pointer out of range, check products and lengths
145 RM species number out of range in aux memory
150 NA product verify; product out of range
160 - 161 NA product verify; index out of range
162 NA product verify; negative volume on cut piece
163 NA product verify; log counter zero
170 SW1 user information message out of range, (Check Language files)
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180 SW1 system error out of range

190 - 195 NA fault when trying to change a preset, species, product group, product type or product
unknown. No action.
200 NA first diam measurement further than 1,3 m from the saw. Check head settings
220 CS saw control: Saw bar pulse interval set to zero, change setting
250 HW2 ad-converter busy
260 HW2 memory write error
270 RA aux mem read/write error
280 RA slice buffer not fully updated
281 S1 preset length for reject is missing
283 - 287 RA fault when adding a block to the counters
288 RM faulty diam measurements in aux memory, reset Aux memory
300 NA slice buffer fault
310, 311 RA log list fault
320 NA, CS invalid product setting
321 NA, CS product type not programmed
322 NA, CS preset not programmed
323 NA, CS species not programmed
324 RA preset data in main screen out of range
329 NA last pieces change, reject piece changed to some other product
331 - 337 NA last pieces change, fault when changing the last block to another product
340 RM negative volume
341 RM Negative volume HKS
345 NA last pieces change, not possible to change the product
410 RM aux mem write fault
420 - 422 HW2 data out of range; converting puls to mm
430 - 432 RA counter fault
433 - 435 RA log list counter fault
440 - 445 NA value scaling; preset / product index out of range
447 - 448 NA limit matrix setting out of range
450 NA, RA difference between log list and product counters
451 NA, RA difference between log list and measurement proof
460 NA KTR, operator has reset the aux mem before the data transfer. Make a new control.
461 NA KTR, different number of measurements (ktr - sti). Make a new control.
462 NA KTR, more than 50 diam measurements / stem. Make a new control.
465 - 468 NA KTR, faulty data in KTR file. Make a new control.
470 - 480 RM error in kermit data transfer with callipers
481 receiving too big APT file (max size M4 15 kB, IT 200 kB)
490, 491 HW2 mem init error in program update
500 RA fault in memory structure
530 RA fault in price list report
540, 541 HW1 autocalibration fault
550-553 SW1 Error in chancing cutting area, file in use corrupt. (apt, aux mem, prd)
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554-556 SW1 Error in chancing cutting area, file to be opened corrupt, Memory init
600 RM value scaling; stem profile fault
601 NA increasing number in stem profile, code for information
602 NA fast tapering in stem profile (more than 5 mm / 10 cm), code for information
603 RA negative diameter at butt end
700-704 overflow in the price list table when handling APT-file, too big file
720 -740 error reading StanForD file; the file doesn'
t follow the standard, file corrupted
800 CAN HW error in CAN circuit initialization, MCKC
801 CAN HW connection fault in CAN bus when starting up the system, MCC and MCKC
802 CAN HW connection break in CAN bus while the system is running; TIMEOUT to MCC
803 CAN HW failure in initializing CAN 1
804 CAN HW failure in initializing CAN 2
805 CAN HW Failure to start CAN 1 communication
806 CAN HW Failure to start CAN 2 communication
807 CAN HW automatic head power restore failed
810 - 828 CAN SW faulty CAN message or error in transmission
830 - 849 CAN SW unknown CAN message, restart
850 HW1 basic diameter calibration error, check encoder
900-902 HW2 division, bus, address errors

All > 1000 codes are from the head module. Starting from SW versions 2006 ->
1430 CAN SW CAN: receiving buffer overflow
1431 CAN SW CAN: faulty message received
1432 - 1438 CAN SW CAN: message transfer delayed
1441 CAN SW Several sawings in a too short period of time
1442 - 1444 CAN SW CAN: message burst received

Other troubleshooting
Some tips for troubleshooting:

• Check the program version dates in the window > Settings > Machine.
MCD - cabin module program date and version.
MCC - head module program date and version.
Dates should be the same so that programs will work properly together.
• EEPROM COPY FAULT message on the screen
MCT has failed in sending data to MCC. Check program dates. There should be the same program dates in the
cabin module and in the head module. If a certain module causes this, the module should be replaced.
• After updating a new program you should always reset all memories ( > Maintenance > Resets ... All ). This
Resets the production data and initialises tree species and preset tables. All memory reset doesn'
t change any
hydraulic settings, calibrations or preset keys.
• Take one Error code printout before and after the malfunction has occurred.
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• Save MAS file. Take Settings and Presets printout. Load MAS to your simulator and run the same program.
• Try to identify and locate the source of malfunction and the situation how it happens as clearly as possible.
• What were the latest changes in settings, presets, wiring? Remember that the operator is not always willing to
mention everything done to the machine in fear of extra costs, thus causing extra work in troubleshooting.

MAS
Machine settings file is used for copying settings from one display unit to another. There can be different program
versions in the units but the head manufacturer must be the same.

The file contains

• calibrations
• settings that are under Settings -menu.
• internet settings
• error codes

When loading a MAS file, you can select which settings to load.

Example. How to copy calibration values from a machine

to another:
Save MAS to card in machine 1.
Load MAS in machine 2. Select only Calibrations, press
OK.

When saving the file, names the file itself like:

mmdd00Kn
mm = month
dd = day
n = increasing number 1 ...n if the file is transferred many times in the same day

Can messages available on Motomit IT CAN2 :

Pump pressure and flow request

Motomit -> IQAN

PDU: 0x0CFF0B26 (iqan PGN 65291, sender 38, motomit sends)

100ms or on change

Byte 1 Pressure request MSB

Byte 2 Pressure request LSB

Byte 3 Flow request MSB

Byte 4 Flow request LSB

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Pressure request: 16 bit, value 0… 1000

Flow request: 16 bit, value 0… 1000

Rotator and Head open/close control

IQAN -> Motomit

PDU: 0x0CFF1527 ( iqan PGN 65301, sender 39, motomit receive)

50 ms or on change

Byte 1 Rotator control MSB

Byte 2 Rotator control LSB

Byte 3 Head open/close control MSB

Byte 4 Head open/close control LSB

Rotator control: 16 bit, value 0… 2000

Head open/close control: 16 bit, value 0… 2000

Rotator: 0=max input left, 1000=middle, 2000=max input right

Open/close: 999… 0=close,1001… 2000=open

Buttons 1 to 32

Priority: 3

PGN: 65305 , sender 39 to motomit, sender 38 from motomit (0x0cff1927 to IT, (0x0cff1926 from IT)

Timeout: 1000 ms, or on change

Parameters:

Error value: 0

Length [bits]: 1

Error check: Yes

L4 L3 L2 L1
Byte 1
F.KNIVES CLOSE SLOW REVERSE TILT UP SLOW FORWARD

L8 L7 L6 L5
Byte 2
B.KNIVES CLOSE B.KNIVES OPEN ROLLERS OPEN TILT DOWN
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Byte 3 LEFT 4.1 LEFT 3.1 LEFT 2.1 LEFT 1.1

Byte 4 LEFT 3.2 LEFT 2.2 LEFT 1.2 LEFT 5.1

Byte 5 LEFT 5.2 LEFT 4.2

Byte 6

Byte 7

Byte 8

Buttons 33 to 64

Priority: 3

PGN: 65306 sender 39 to motomit, sender 38 from motomit (0x0cff1a27 to IT, (0x0cff1a26 from IT)

Timeout: 1000 ms, or on change

Parameters:

Error value: 0

Length [bits]: 1

Error check: Yes

R4 R3 R2 R1
Byte 1
HEAD CLOSE F.KNIVES OPEN REVERSE FEED FORWARD FEED

R8 R7 R6 R5
Byte 2
ROTATOR RIGHT ROTATOR LEFT HEAD OPEN SAW

Byte 3 RIGHT 4.1 RIGHT 3.1 RIGHT 2.1 RIGHT 1.1

Byte 4 RIGHT 3.2 RIGHT 2.2 RIGHT 1.2 RIGHT 5.1

Byte 5 RIGHT 5.2 RIGHT 4.2

Byte 6

Byte 7

Byte 8

Battery service IT

The internal memory backup battery should be changed every 5 years.

WARNING!
It is highly recommended that it is done by an experienced electronics service!
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!Note! If you want to keep machine settings up to date, you need to save MAS – file
before battery change. After battery is changed, load machine settings back with the
MAS – file. APT file is highly recommended to be saved before the operation.

!NOTE!
If the program version is 0.63 or newer
- Next time when you are updating program, it is done as an update from 62
version, using the first install password.