ECS Training

TRAINING TIPS
AND TACTICS
Electronically Controlled
Suspension - ECS
General information
ECS general description

ECS evolution
Suspension congurations
Air suspension air supply
Overow valves
Height sensors
Air bellows
Use IMPACT
ECS Generation 1
In-cab components
Status display icons
Component locations
ECU - data link
ECU power supply relay
- 3019B
Solenoid valve blocks
- design and function
Solenoid valve operation
Contents
11
15
17
21
23
25
31
35
39
41
43
45
47
49
51
Solenoid valve block:

- front axle
- drive axle (Not 4x2 tractor)
- drive axle (4x2 tractor)
- bogie
Overow valves & distribution
manifolds
Pressure control valve
Remote control - 9010
Remote control - 9009
Changing the ride height
Interlock mode
Changing the ride height in
interlock mode
Memory - store & recall
Bogie switch
Solenoid valve relay - 3019A
Air & electrical circuits - full air
Level control - switch off
Height sensor calibration
Test equipment
VCADSPro
55
57
61
63
69
73
77
79
81
83
85
85
87
91
95
97
99
103
107
ECS Generation 2
Main components
Main differences
- Gen. 1/Gen. 2
ECU - data link
ECU power supply
- design and function
Solenoid valve operation
Solenoid valve blocks:
- front axle
- drive axle (Not 4x2 tractor)
- drive axle (4x2 tractor)
- drive axle - raise
- drive axle - hold
- drive axle - lower
Electrical connections 4x2
- 6x2 or 8x2 ignition off
- 6x2 or 8x2 raise
- 6x2 or 8x2 lower
- 6x2 or 8x2 axle lift
- 6x2 or 8x2 axle lower
111
111
115
117
119
121
125
127
129
131
133
135
137
141
143
145
147
149

- pusher axle
Pressure sensors
Overow valves
Bogie switch
Main instrument panel
Additional functions
Height sensor calibration
ECS Generation 3
Introduction
Component locations
Remote control
ECU
151
153
155
157
163
165
181
184
184
186
188
190
Introduction
About this
Pocket guide
This guide is intended as a memory jogger for the

knowledge you have gained during your training course.
The guide includes a summary of the material covered in:
Electronically Controlled Suspension - ECS
Danger,
Warning,
Caution &
Note
In this guide, risk of injury or damage is indicated by the

following headings:
DANGER - indicates a risk of serious personal injury or
death.
WARNING - indicates a risk of personal injury, or severe
product damage.
CAUTION - indicates risk of product damage.
Note - draws attention to special methods or particular
features.
Read and implement all DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION instructions.
Replacement
parts
When replacement parts are required, it is essential that

only Volvo genuine parts are tted. If Volvo genuine parts
are not used:
- safety features embodied in the vehicle or components
may be impaired.
- performance and/or operation of the vehicle or
components may be adversely affected.
- Volvo warranty terms may be invalidated.
Specication
Volvo are constantly seeking ways to improve their

products, and alterations take place accordingly.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy
of this guide, it should not be regarded as an infallible guide
to current specications of any product.
Neither Volvo, nor the supplier of this guide shall, in
any circumstances, be held liable for inaccuracy or the
consequences thereof.
Copyright
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be

reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted or
copied without written permission from Volvo Truck & Bus
Ltd.
Volvo Truck & Bus Ltd. 2005
General information
9
General information
General
information
The information in this section applies to all Generations of

ECS.
Information specic to each Generation is found in the
sections - Gen. 1, Gen. 2 or Gen. 3.
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General information
ECS - general
description
The main advantage of a basic air suspension system

is the ability to maintain a constant level ride height
regardless of changing load.
This is possible by the use of height control valves which
respond to any change of frame to ground clearance, and
release or admit air to the air springs.
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General information
1
2
ECU
3
AS
Air pipe
1. Air bellows
Electronic control 2. Height sensor
signal
3. Solenoid valve
AS. Air supply

ECU. Electronic Control Unit
12
General information
Electronic control
Introducing electronic control adds the following main

benets:
- faster height change response times.
- easy addition of other features.
With electronic control, the height control valves are
replaced by electronic height sensors, and air admission
and release is controlled by solenoid valves.
The sensors send a voltage signal to an Electronic Control
Unit (ECU). The voltage varies according to ride height.
The ECU compares the height signals with preprogrammed parameters, and sends signals to the solenoid
valves to admit or release air.
The concept is shown in the simplied diagram
above.
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General information
Gen. 2 vs. Gen. 1
Gen. 3 vs. Gen. 2
New versions of:
New versions of:
- ECU (2 connectors vs. 1 connector)

- Solenoid valves
- Bogie switch functions
- Overow valves 52a and 52b
- Height sensor calibration
- ECU
- Solenoid valves
- Remote control
Additional:
- Pressure sensors
- ECS functions
- VCADS tests
14
General information
ECS evolution
ECS has gradually evolved, and there are now three

Generations.
Gen. 1
Generation 1 was introduced on FM trucks in 1998.

All Electronic 98 trucks are tted with ECS Gen. 1 .
Gen. 2
Generation 2 was introduced on Version 2 FM/FH trucks

All Version 2 trucks are tted with ECS Gen. 2 .
Gen. 3
Generation 3 was introduced on Version 2 trucks in week

51 2004.
All Version 2 trucks, built after this date, are tted with
ECS Gen. 3 .
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General information
RAD-A4, tractor - FSS-LEAF
RAD-A4 - FSS-AIR
RAPD-A6 - FSS-LEAF
16
General information
Rear suspension
Front suspension
Type
Air springs Type
Air springs
Chassis
heights
RAD-A4
Single drive axle
FSS-LEAF
RAD-A4
Single drive axle
FSS-AIR
CHH-STD
CHH-810*
CHH-850**
CHH-900***
RAPD-A6
Single drive axle
pusher axle bogie
4+2
FSS-LEAF
Chassis heights - later designations

* CHH-XLOW
** CHH-LOW
*** CHH-MED
CHH-STD
CHH-900***
CHH-STD = 1025mm (min.)
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General information
RADT-A8 FSS-AIR
RADD-A8 FSS-AIR
18
General information
Rear suspension
Type
Front suspension
Air springs Type
Air springs
Chassis
heights
RADT-A8
4+4
Single drive axle,
trailing axle bogie
FSS-AIR
CHH850**
RADD-A8
4+4
Double drive axle
FSS-AIR
CHHSTD
Chassis heights - later designations

* CHH-XLOW
** CHH-LOW
*** CHH-MED
CHH-STD = 1025mm (min.)
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General information
1a
2a
24
23
14
51
1a
52a
ECS
2b
52b
50
20
General information
Air suspension
air supply
The main components in this circuit are:

1 Compressor
1a Safety valve
2a Air dryer
2b Regeneration tank - not with AIRDRY-E, version 2
trucks
14 Wet tank
23 Test point
24 Multi-circuit protection valve (MCPV)
50 Air suspension air tank
51 Pressure limiting valve
52a Overow valve - 6.7 - 7.0 bar
52b Overow valve - 10.0 - 10.4 bar
ECS
To ECS solenoid valve blocks
21
General information
1a
2a
24
23
14
51
1a
52a
ECS
2b
52b
50
22
General information
Air suspension
air supply
Overow valves
Overow valve 52a is fed from the wet tank. When air
pressure opens the valve, air is supplied to the ECS
solenoid valve blocks.
Overow valve 52b is tted only on trucks with full air
suspension - i.e. at front and rear, which have a separate
air suspension tank (50).
More information on overow valves is included in sections
- Gen. 1 and Gen. 2.
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General information
3
24
General information
Height sensors
The height sensors are mechanically actuated

potentiometers.
The sensors (1) are attached to the inside of the chassis
frame. The bottom end of rod (2) is attached to a point on
the axle, so any change of height between the frame and
axle moves lever (3).
Movement of the lever rotates a sliding contact (4), which is
in contact with two concentric semi-circlular xed contacts
(5).
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General information
9073
40
42 26 28
41
Voltage
4.5 output
2.5
4 2
1 4 2
4 2
1 4 2
4 2
0.5
Ride height
7072LF
7072LR
7072RR
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General information
Height sensors
One end of each semicircular contact is fed with 5V from

ECU pin 42, and the other end is fed with 0 V from ECU pin
28.
Depending on the angle of the lever and, therefore, on the
position of the sliding contact, each semicircular contact
can supply between 5V and 0V to the sliding contact.
This voltage, which varies in direct proportion to the ride
height, is fed to ECU pin 26.
The ECU compares the sensor signal with pre-programmed
desired height parameters, and sends signals to the air
control solenoid valves.
The valves admit or release air from the air springs to
maintain the programmed level chassis ride height.
Note: At normal ride height, the signal from the sensor is
2.3 to 2.8 V.
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General information
Sensor
location
SID
Component No.
(Version 2 truck)
Wiring diag. No.

(Electronics 98
truck)
Front axle
17
B28
7072LF
Rear axle RH
18
B30
7072RR
Rear axle LH
19
B29
7072LR
28
General information
Height sensors
- number
The number of sensors varies according to truck model and

axle conguration.
All air suspended trucks have two rear sensors - except 4x2 tractor with front leaf springs (RAD-A4), which has only
one sensor at the O/S.
Note: The use of only one sensor is possible because a
4x2 tractor has a short wheelbase. This means that the
chassis frame is rigid, with very little twist. Consequently,
there is little side to side height deviation.
Trucks with front air suspension (FSS-AIR) have one front
sensor.
The chart above shows the unique reference numbers for
each sensor.
Calibration
Note: If a sensor is removed and retted, or renewed, it

must be calibrated using VCADSPro.
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General information
2
30
General information
Air bellows
1. Air supply from the solenoid valve block

2. Attachment screw
3. Bellows plate
4. Hollow rubber damper
5. Air bellows
6. Plunger
7. Guide pin
Bellows plate (3) is attached to the frame, and plunger (6)
is attached to the axle.
During normal suspension movement, and during frame
height change, rubber air bellows (5) rolls up and down
plunger (6).
If the bellows is fully compressed - due to e.g. loss of air
pressure, high speed cornering, very uneven surfaces - the
load is carried on damper (4).
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General information
2
32
General information
Air bellows
Renewing air
bellows
CAUTION
If the load is being carried on the damper, because of loss
of air pressure, the vehicle may be driven at up to 10km/h.
DANGER
When renewing the air bellows, ensure that the following
safety precautions are implemented at all times:
- Block up the truck frame.
- Empty all air tanks.
- Chock the truck wheels.
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General information
72
7 Frame, springs, damping and wheels

70 General
71 Frame
72 Suspension
720 General
7200 General
721 Front spring leaf
FH12
Air suspension drive level positions

Air suspension specications (7281)
Air suspension (7281)
Compressed air components
ECS signal description
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General information
Use IMPACT
To ensure that you are using the latest information especially Specications - always get your information via
IMPACT:
Suspension - group 72
35
36
ECS Generation 1
37
ECS Gen. 1
3
6
8
3019B 3019A
5
7
1
9
38
ECS Gen. 1
ECS Gen. 1 incab components
1. Remote control
- full air suspension, 9009 - rear air suspension,
9010
2. Diagnostic socket
3. Indicator lamps
4. Pressure gauge
5. Pressure sensors
- for wet tank, 754 connected directly to VECU
- for rear axle load (6x2, 6x4, 8x2, 8x4), 7064
connected to ECS ECU
6. Bogie switch - 133
7. Relay panel
- for solenoid valve 3019A,
- for ECU power supply, 3019B
8. INFO STOP lamps / information display
9. ECS ECU (MID 150)
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ECS Gen. 1
40
ECS Gen. 1
Suspension
status display
icons
Icon (A) is displayed when the switch on the remote control

has been left in manual position.
This icon is also displayed when suspension air pressure is
too low.
If the truck is driven at above 10 km/h, the warning buzzer
sounds
Icon (B) is displayed when the vehicle is not in a drivable
position - i.e. when the suspension system is still adjusting
to the correct ride height.
When the correct height is reached, the icon is cancelled.
41
ECS Gen. 1
16 15 14
3 14
12 9 8 7 6
5 3
17
16
14
14
13
11 10
5 4
42
ECS Gen. 1
ECS Gen. 1
component
locations
1. ECS ECU - 9073

2. Remote control - 9009, 9010
3. Height sensor - 7072
4. Test nipple
5. Air bellows - front axle
6. Distribution manifold - extra equipment (axle lift bellows)
7. Safety valve
8. Wet tank
9. Test nipple
10. Solenoid valve block - front axle - 6035LF
11. Solenoid valve block - drive axle - 6035C
12. Solenoid valve block - bogie - 6045
13. Overow valve - 52a and 52b
14. Air bellows - drive axle
15. ECS air tank
16. Air bellows - trailing axle
17. Lift bellows - taring axle
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ECS Gen. 1
Diag.
Slow data link - J1587/J1708

MID 171
Inst.
MID 144
Veh. ECU
MID 128
Engine
MID 150
Air susp.
MID 163
Immob.
MID 136
ABS
MID 223
Gear lever
MID 130
Gearbox
MID 232
SRS
OPTIONS
Fast data link - J1939
9073
44
ECS Gen. 1
ECS Gen. 1 ECU
- data link
The Gen. 1 ECU has only one connector, and is connected

only to the slow data link.
45
F12
30
86
F12
22
9073
12
14
U
Ignition OFF
3019B
87a
DR
22
9073
87
85
12
87a
14
U
87
30
86
3019B
85
ECS Gen. 1
Ignition ON
46
ECS Gen. 1
ECU power
supply relay
- 3019B
When the ignition is switched on, a wake-up signal is sent

to ECU pin (22).
The ECU switches a negative to relay pin (85) via ECU pin
(12).
Because fuse F12 is supplying voltage to relay pin (30) and
- by link - to pin (86), the relay is energised.
Pins (30) and (87) are now connected.
Voltage from fuse F12 can now pass through the relay to
ECU pin (1).
47
ECS Gen. 1
48
ECS Gen. 1
ECS Gen. 1
solenoid valve
blocks - design
and function
Three types of solenoid valve block are used in

ECS Gen.1:
A. Front axle valve block
B. Drive axle valve block:
- variant 1 for 4x2 tractor
- variant 2 for other than 4x2 tractor
C. Bogie axle valve block:
- variant 1 for trailing axle
- variant 2 for pusher axle
All valve blocks contain solenoid operated air valves, which
control air ow to and from the air bellows.
The solenoids are energised or de-energised by signals
from the ECS ECU.
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ECS Gen. 1
+24V
+24V
+ 24V
A
DE
+24V
+24V
+24V
2
3
DE
1
3
2
E
50
ECS Gen. 1
ECS Gen. 1
solenoid valve
operation
A - solenoid deenergised
A - solenoid
energised
B - control
solenoid
de-energised
B - control
solenoid
energised
A. Basic bellows air ow solenoid.

B. Control solenoid - found only in valve block for drive
axles.
DE. Solenoid De-energised. +24V supplied to both pins.
No air can pass through the valve.
E. Solenoid Energised. +24V supplied to one pin, negative
supplied to other pin. Air can pass through the valve.
DE. Control solenoid De-energised. +24V supplied to both
pins.
Outlet (2) is connected to exhaust (3). No air can pass from
inlet (1) to outlet (2).
E. control solenoid Energised. +24V supplied to one pin,
negative supplied to other pin. Inlet (1) is connected to
outlet (2). Air can pass through the valve.
51
ECS Gen. 1
52
ECS Gen. 1
ECS Gen. 1
solenoid valve
blocks
A. Solenoid valve - front axle, 6035LF (SID 2)

1/3. Supply air from - and drain to - drive axle valve, 6035C
4. Air supply from wet tank
21. Air to and from LH front air bellows
22. Air to and from RH front air bellows
B. Solenoid valve - drive axle, 6035C
3. Air drain via silencer
21. Air to and from LH drive axle air bellows, and trailing (or
pusher) LH air bellows
22. Air to and from RH drive axle air bellows, and trailing
(or pusher) LH air bellows
23. Air to and from front axle solenoid valve (plugged if rear
air suspension only)
53
ECS Gen. 1
+24V
DE +24V
U
1
87a
3019A
87
30
6035LF
85
22
86
21
1/3
+24V
29
15
9073
22
E
1
10
1/3
21
54
ECS Gen. 1
Solenoid valve
block - front axle
A. Solenoid valve - front axle, 6035LF (SID 2)

3019A. Power supply relay - ECU to solenoid valve
6035F. Solenoid valve - front axle
9073. ECS ECU
55
ECS Gen. 1
U
6035C
1
2
U
87a
3019A
87
30
29
9073
85
86
10
15
56
ECS Gen. 1
Solenoid valve
block - drive axle
SID Nos
SID 3 = RH
SID 4 = LH
SID 7 = central
B. Solenoid valve - drive axle, 6035C

(or pusher) RH air bellows
6035C. Solenoid valve - drive axle
9073. ECS ECU
57
ECS Gen. 1
23
21
22
6035C
58
ECS Gen. 1
Solenoid valve
block - drive axle
(not 4x2 tractor)

(or pusher) LH air bellows
The solenoid block for all variants (except 4x2 tractor)
contains 3 solenoid valves:
- SID 3 the RH valve - air to and from RH air bellows for
drive axle and trailing or pusher axle.
- SID 4 the LH valve - air to and from LH air bellows for
drive axle and trailing or pusher axle.
- SID 7 the central valve - operating as a control valve.
59
ECS Gen. 1
22
21
6035C (4x2)
60
ECS Gen. 1
Solenoid valve
block - drive axle
(4x2 tractor)
The solenoid block for 4x2 tractors contains 2 solenoid
valves:
- SID 3 the RH valve - air to and from RH and LH air
bellows.
- SID 7 the central valve - operating as a control valve.
61
ECS Gen. 1
U
6045
3
6045
87a
3019A
87
30
29
9073
85
86
10
15
62
ECS Gen. 1
Solenoid valve
block - bogie
B. Solenoid valve - bogie, 6045

11. Air supply from drive axle valve block, port 21
13. Air supply to bogie lift
14. Air supply to drive axle load sensor
21. Air to and from trailing (or pusher) LH air bellows
21. Air to and from trailing (or pusher) RH air bellows
23. Air to and from trailing (or pusher) lifting bellows
6045. Solenoid valve - bogie
9073. ECS ECU
63
ECS Gen. 1
6045
LV
11
RV
SID 9
SID 10
23
13
21
SID 8
12
22
64
ECS Gen. 1
Solenoid valve
block - bogie

13. Air supply to bogie lift
14. Air supply to drive axle load sensor
21. Air to and from trailing (or pusher) LH air bellows
21. Air to and from trailing (or pusher) RH air bellows
23. Air to and from trailing (or pusher) lifting bellows
LV. Limiting valve
RV. Retention valve
SID 8. Blocking valve
SID 9. Draining valve
SID 10. Lifting valve
65
ECS Gen. 1
6045
LV
11
RV
SID 9
SID 10
23
13
21
SID 8
22
12
66
ECS Gen. 1
Solenoid valve
block - bogie
There are two variants of the bogie valve block:

- one for trucks with a non-drive axle behind the drive axle,
trailing (or Tag) axle bogie.
- one for trucks with a non-drive axle in front of the drive
axle, pusher axle bogie.
The difference is in the set pressures of the limiting valve
(LV), and the retention valve (RV), which control the
residual pressure in the lifting bellows.
Trailing axle
bogie
Residual pressure is set between 0.5 and 0.9 bar.
Pusher axle
bogie
Residual pressure is set between 1.2 and 1.6 bar.

When residual pressure falls to the lower limit, the limiting
valve cuts in and supplies air to the lifting bellows. When
residual pressure reaches the higher limit, the retention
valve opens, and air exhausts via port 3.
67
ECS Gen. 1
68
ECS Gen. 1
Overow valves
and distribution
manifolds
A. Overow valve without return ow - 52a

B. Overow valve with return ow - 52b
C. Distributor manifold
D. Safety valve
E. Test nipple
1. From wet tank
2. To drive axle solenoid valve - 6035C, port 1
3. From drive axle solenoid valve - 6035C, port 21
4. From drive axle solenoid valve - 6035C, port 22
5. To drive axle LH air bellows
6. To drive axle RH air bellows
7. To load sensing valve - ports 41 and 42
8. To air suspension air tank
69
ECS Gen. 1
2
52a
2
52b
70
ECS Gen. 1
Overow valve
52a - no return
ow
Overow valve
52b - with return
ow
Valve 52a ensures that air is fed to the brake system before
the air suspension system.
The valve opens at 6.7 to 7.0 bar, to allow air into the
suspension system.
Valve 52b is tted only on trucks with full air suspension i.e. at front and rear, which have a separate air suspension
tank (50).
To ensure that the vehicle reaches correct ride height as
soon as possible, valve 52b feeds air to ll the air bellows
before allowing air to suspension air tank (50)
The valve opens at 10.0 to 10.4 bar, to allow air into the
suspension air tank.
If the pressure is lower at inlet (1) than at outlet (2), the
valve allows return ow from outlet (2) to inlet (1), via nonreturn valve (3).
71
ECS Gen. 1
6035C
41
42
56
56
56
56
1
6045
57
57
72
ECS Gen. 1
Pressure control
valve
1. Supply from 2-way valve

2. Supply to bogie valve block
41. Signal from drive axle air bellows RH
42. Signal from drive axle air bellows LH
56. Drive axle air bellows
57. Non-drive axle air bellows
6035C. Drive axle valve block
6045. Bogie valve block
A pressure control valve is tted only to early trucks with a
pusher axle bogie - up to and including Electronics 98.
The valve controls the pressure in the non-drive axle air
bellows, in proportion to the pressure in the drive axle air
bellows.
In this way, the weight distribution between the axles
ensures optimum traction.
73
ECS Gen. 1
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
41
42
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DRIVE AXLE - x 100 kPa
10
1
2
NON-DRIVE AXLE - x 100kPa
74
ECS Gen. 1
Pressure control
valve - testing
CAUTION
The valve
adjuster screw is
sealed.
Adjustment has
legal implications
re. axle loads
WARNING
Correct adjustment is important. The non-drive axle load
sensing valves - which control brake pressure to the nondrive axle brakes - obtain the pressure signal from the nondrive axle air bellows.
Connect an air supply - via an adjustable pressure
regulator - to ports 1, 41, and 42.
Connect a pressure gauge to port 2.
Gradually increase the supply pressure, and note the valve
output pressure on the gauge:
Supply pressure
1
2
3
4
5
6
Output pressure
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
4
6
75
ECS Gen. 1
1
14
19 33
9073
U U
U
9010
17
31
16
MAN MAN UP
1
2
DOWN MEM
9010
When closed, the internal switches connect

the common earth to the appropriate pins
76
ECS Gen. 1
Remote control
- 9010
Control 9010 is used for trucks with rear air suspension

only.
Switch 1. Control switch
position
3. Regulator
switch
UP
Manual
control
MAN1
Move up
CENTRE
Drive
position
AUT
Stop
DOWN
Control of
drive posn
MAN2
Move down
77
ECS Gen. 1
14
U U U
U U
U U U
U U
MAN MAN FRT PAR UP

1
2
DOW MEM
9009
18 32 17 31 16
U U
9073
19 33
9009
78
ECS Gen. 1
Remote control
- 9009
Switch
position
Control 9009 is used for trucks with full air suspension.
1. Control switch
UP
Manual
control
MAN1
CENTRE
Drive
position
AUT
DOWN
Control of
drive posn
MAN2
2. Axle switch
Front
axle mem.
M1
3. Regulator
switch
Raise
Front & rear Stop

axle mem.
(PARA)
M2
Rear axle
mem.
M3
Lower
79
ECS Gen. 1
Chassis height
Bogie
arrangement
Maximum change of
position - mm
CHH-STD
RADT-A6
RADD-A8
RAD-A4, RAPD-A6
+/- 40
+/- 40
-0/+0
CHH-MED
RAD-A4, WB < 3.7

RAD-A4, WB > 3.7
RAPD-A6
-7/+0
-7/+0
-0/+0
CHH-LOW,
CHH-XLOW
RAD-A4, RADT-A6
RADT-A8, RADT-A6S
-0/+0
80
ECS Gen. 1
Changing the
drive height
CAUTION
To avoid possible vibration and excessive prop-shaft
angles, which may cause instability or component damage,
the drive height must not be changed by more than the
values in the chart above.
The system will allow the drive height to be changed up to
+/- 40 mm.
However, as shown in the chart, the maximum permissible
height increase is +10 mm - and this is only with bogie
arrangement RADT-A6, with chassis height CHH-STD.
DANGER: Do not leave the control switch in the MAN 1
position when working on the truck, with the ignition off.
Because the system is in stand-by mode, automatic height
adjustment may still occur.
This may cause a dangerous situation if chassis height
suddenly and unexpectedly changes.
81
ECS Gen. 1
1. Control switch 2. Axle switch
raised or lowered position
position
1 Location to be
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
3
Front
Rear
Front & rear
Front LH
Front RH
Rear LH
Rear RH
82
ECS Gen. 1
Interlock mode
Is the system in
interlock mode ?
If an ECS fault occurs, the ECU will put the system into
interlock or blocked mode. In this mode, the voltage
supplies to the solenoid valve blocks are removed, so
automatic height adjustment does not work.
A quick method to nd out if the system is in interlock mode
(on trucks with a lifting rear axle):
- put the control switch (1) in normal driving position - AUT
- move the regulator switch (3) to raise or lower position
- if the axle is raised or lowered, the system is in interlock
mode
83
ECS Gen. 1
1
Location to be
1. Control switch 2. Axle switch
raised or lowered position
position
1
2
3
Front
Rear
Front & rear
Front LH
Front RH
Rear LH
Rear RH
1
2
3
84
ECS Gen. 1
Changing
chassis height in
interlock mode
If it is necessary to change the chassis height before the

fault is corrected, select the location to be changed, and set
the control and axle switches as shown in the chart above.
Note: Because of the design of the solenoid block used
on 4x2 tractors (i.e. ports 21 and 22 are controlled by a
common solenoid valve) individual control of LH and RH is
not possible.
Memory - store
and recall
The settings arrived at using switch (2) in M1 or M2

position, can be stored in memory, and recalled, using
button (4).
To store a setting, press the button for more than 5 sec.
To recall a setting, press the button for less than 2 sec.
85
ECS Gen. 1
1
1
133
1 0 2
Press
3
133
9073
Lift
35
10
20
86
ECS Gen. 1
Bogie switch
The bogie switch is used to fully raise/lower the lifting axle

of a 2 axle bogie, or to alter the weight distribution between
the two axles.
The switch used with ECS Gen. 1 has 3 xed positions:
Switch position
Result
1 - upper section
pressed
Axle lift or axle press, with offset

raising
Max. axle load - 11.5, 13.0 or
15.0 tonne - depending on
variant
2 - centre position
Normal drive position - axle

lowered
3 - lower section
pressed
Axle press without offset

raising
87
ECS Gen. 1
1
2
3
133
88
ECS Gen. 1
Bogie switch
Axle press
(extra traction)
Axle press allows the drive axle to exert more pressure on

the road surface. It is achieved by exhausting all the air
from the non-drive axle air bellows.
This can give extra traction, and can be useful on certain
poor road surfaces - e.g. slippery, rutted quarry roads etc.
Offset raising
Offset raising raises the chassis height slightly to maintain

ground clearance of raised axle tyres. It is achieved by
supplying more air to the drive axle air bellows when the
non-drive axle is raised.
89
ECS Gen. 1
1
6035LF
6035C
3
4
2
6045
3
4
2
87a
3019A
87
30
29
15
85
86
10
9073
90
ECS Gen. 1
Solenoid valve
relay 3019A
When the ignition is switched on, a sensing signal of 2

milli-volts is sent from ECU pin (29) through each individual
solenoid and back to the ECU.
This signal checks to ensure that the solenoid circuits are
OK.
If the return signal to pins 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 is not
correct, relay 3019A will not be energised.
If the return signal is correct, ECU pin 10 will supply a
negative to relay pin (85).
Because ECU pin (15) supplies battery voltage to relay pin
(30) and - by link - to pin (86), the relay is now energised
and supplies battery voltage to the solenoids via pin (87).
ECU pins 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 also supply battery voltage
to the solenoids so, the solenoids are not energised.
To energise a solenoid, the ECU changes the supply from
the relevant pins from battery voltage to negative.
91
ECS Gen. 1
1
6035LF
6035C
3
4
2
6045
3
4
2
87a
3019A
87
30
29
15
85
86
10
9073
92
ECS Gen. 1
Solenoid valve
relay 3019A
If a fault occurs in a solenoid or sensor, the ECU

automatically puts the system into blocked mode. This
means that the normal automatic levelling function no
longer works.
Blocked mode is activated by removing battery voltage
from the solenoids.
This is done by the ECU changing the supply from pin
(10) from negative to positive. Relay (3019A) is no longer
energised, so battery voltage from ECU pin (15) can not
pass through the relay to the solenoids.
At the same time, ECU pins 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 become
negative, and ECU pin 29 is positive.
All solenoids are now energised, and the chassis is raised.
In this condition the only way to alter the ride height is to
use the remote control. The ECU will then supply positive
to the solenoids which are not to be energised, and
negative to the solenoids which are to be energised.
93
94

57. Air bellows - bogie
58. air bellows - axle lift
68. Air bellows - front axle
3019A. Relay - solenoid valves
3019B. Relay - ECU power supply
6035C. Sol. valve - drive axle
6035LF. Sol. valve front axle
6045. Sol. valve - bogie
7072LF/LR/RR Height sensors
7064 - Pressure sensor
9073. ECS ECU
9009. Remote control
Air and electrical circuits - full air suspension
95
ECS Gen. 1
9073
39
Parameter
LT to ON
KL15
FA11
96
ECS Gen. 1
Level control
- switch off
In certain cases it may be necessary to switch off the

automatic height/levelling function - e.g. when using outrigger
stabiliser legs, or a snowplough.
Switch off is activated by applying a positive signal to ECU pin
(39)
The signal can be from a switch (A), or from a relay - either of
which is tted by the body-builder. The body-builder also ts
some type of signal to indicate when level control is switched
off.
The switch connection to the ECS ECU is as shown in the
above diagram.
When switch (A) is closed:
- if the parking brake is applied, level control is switched off on
both front and rear axles.
- if the parking brake is released, level control is switched off
on the front axle only.
Note: For level control switch off to operate, parameter LT in
the ECS ECU must be activated using VCADSPro.
97
ECS Gen. 1
RST-AIR
FRONT AXLE
H1
RST-AIR2
H2
4x2
H2
6X2 RADT-A6
6X4
8X2
8X4
H2
6x2 RADT - A6S
RAPD -A6
4X2
98
ECS Gen. 1
Height sensor
calibration
- measuring
positions
The diagrams above show the position of the measuring

tools for various bogie congurations.
99
ECS Gen. 1
9998626
9998326
100
ECS Gen. 1
Height sensor
calibration
Height sensors must be calibrated when:

- a sensor has been removed and retted
- a new sensor is tted
- a new ECS ECU is tted
Refer to IMPACT for correct ride height specications.
Follow the calibration instructions in IMPACT, and
VCADSPro User Manual.
Note:
- During calibration, there must be no load on the truck.
- On trucks with a lifting axle, the axle must be down.
101
ECS Gen. 1
9998551
9998534
102
ECS Gen. 1
Test equipment
9511355 - is used to connect to the ECS ECU.

9998534 - is used to check height sensors and solenoid
valves.
103
ECS Gen. 1
1
104
ECS Gen. 1
Test equipment
- Connecting to
the ECU
System check using break-out box and test harness.

Pull out purple locking slide (1) to remove the multi-way
plug.
Connect cables as shown above.
105
ECS Gen. 1
9998555
106
ECS Gen. 1
VCADSPro
After connecting the VCADSPro PC to the diagnostic

socket, using communications unit 9998555, several tests
and settings can be carried out.
The checks and settings are listed on a testing/calibration
menu.
Instructions on how to reach and use the menu are
contained within the VCADSPro programme, and in
Group 0 of the VCADSPro User Manual
107
108
ECS Generation 2
109
ECS Gen. 2
7
6
4
110
ECS Gen. 2
ECS Gen. 2 main
components
1. ECU
2. Solenoid valve
3. Height sensor
4. Pressure sensor
5. Overow valve
6. Relay panel
7. Remote control
Gen. 1/Gen.2 main differences
The main differences between Gen. 1 and Gen. 2 systems

are:
- ECU - now has 2 connectors
- Solenoid valves
- Additional pressure sensors
- Bogie switch operation
- Overow valves
- Height sensor calibration
- Additional functions
- Additional VCADSPro tests
- Only one relay
111
ECS Gen. 2
1
6x2 - full air suspension - trailing axle bogie
1
112
ECS Gen. 2
ECS Gen. 2 main

components
1. Pressure sensor
2. ECS ECU
3. Solenoid valve front axle
4. Solenoid valve - drive axle

5. Height sensor
6. Solenoid valve - trailing axle
113
ECS Gen. 2
ACC
EBS
ESP
ABS-F
ABS-B
EECU
VECU
TECU
Tacho
GECU
J1939-2
J1708/J1587
LCM
ECS
RECU
Cluster
J1939-5
PWM
Buttons
in wheel
BBM
J1939-1
Audio
SWM
Phone
J1939-3
9073
CAN-4
SAE J1939
Body-builder
Alarm
IMMO
SRS
STD
MCC
ECC
Dyna
VCADS
114
ECS Gen. 2
ECS Gen. 2 ECU
- data link
The Gen. 2 ECU has two connectors - X1 (30 pins) and X2

(22 pins), and is connected to both the slow data link and
the fast data link.
115
ECS Gen. 2
DR
+30
F49
F23
X2:4
K11
X2:5
X2:2
X2:12
A16 - MID 150
X2:15 X1:12 X1:2
X1:16 X1:1
MAN MAN UP
1
2
X1:15 X1:13 X2:22 X2:3
DOWN MEM
S66
116
ECS Gen. 2
ECS Gen. 2 ECU
- power supply
The ECU is located in a compartment within the offside

storage locker, behind the drivers seat.
When the ignition key is turned on, a voltage is fed from the
DR line to the ECU via fuse F49. The ECU now energises
relay K11 via pin X2:5.
Via fuse F23, K11 now supplies a voltage from the +30 line
to ECU pin X2:2 and pin 2:12.
117
ECS Gen. 2
C
118
ECS Gen. 2
ECS Gen. 2
solenoid valve
blocks - design
and function
Three types of solenoid valve block are used in

ECS Gen.2:
A. Front axle valve block
B. Drive axle valve block:
- variant 1 for 4x2 tractor
- variant 2 for other than 4x2 tractor
C. Bogie axle valve block:
All valve blocks contain solenoid operated air valves, which
control air ow to and from the air bellows.
The solenoids are energised or de-energised by signals
from the ECS ECU.
119
ECS Gen. 2
-
+ 24V
A
DE
+24V
2
3
DE
1
3
2
DE
120
ECS Gen. 2
ECS Gen. 1
solenoid valve
operation
A - solenoid deenergised
A. Basic bellows air ow solenoid.

B. Control solenoid - found only in valve block for drive
axles.
DE. Solenoid De-energised. Negative to one pin.
No air can pass through the valve.
A - solenoid
energised

supplied to other pin. Air can pass through the valve.
B - solenoid deenergised
DE. Solenoid De-energised. Negative to one pin.

Outlet (2) is connected to exhaust (3). No air can pass from
inlet (1) to outlet (2).
B - solenoid
energised

supplied to other pin. Inlet (1) is connected to outlet (2). Air
can pass through the valve.
121
ECS Gen. 2
23
22
22
21
1,3
21
122
ECS Gen. 2
ECS Gen. 2
solenoid valve
blocks
A. Solenoid valve - front axle, Y40

1/3. Supply air from - and drain to - drive axle valve, Y25
B. Solenoid valve - drive axle, Y25
21. Air to and from LH drive axle air bellows
22. Air to and from RH drive axle air bellows
123
ECS Gen. 2
DE
22
A16
22
X1:8
21
1, 3
+24V
Y40
Y40
21
1/3
1
4
X
22
E
4
1/3
21
124
ECS Gen. 2
Solenoid valve
block - front axle
A16. ECS ECU

Y40. Solenoid valve - front axle
125
ECS Gen. 2
1
2
3
4
1
3
23
Y25
Y25
21
22
126
ECS Gen. 2
Solenoid valve
block - drive axle
- not 4x2
Y25. Solenoid valve - drive axle

3. Exhaust via silencer
The solenoid valve block for other than 4x2 trucks contains
3 solenoid valves.
127
ECS Gen. 2
1
2
4
1
3
Y25
Y25
21 22
128
ECS Gen. 2
Solenoid valve
block - drive axle
- 4x2

The solenoid valve block for 4x2 trucks contains 2 solenoid
valves.
Because both LH and RH air bellows are fed from a
common solenoid valve, the bellows cannot be inated or
deated independently.
129
ECS Gen. 2
+24V
1
3
21
22
130
ECS Gen. 2
Solenoid valve
block - drive
axle - 4x2 suspension raise
If the driver switches the bogie switch to raise position,

and/or the ECU receives a raise signal from a height
sensor, the ECU sends +24 V to energise the control
solenoid and drive axle solenoid.
Air can now pass from valve block inlet (1) - supply from
wet tank - to outlets (21) and (22) to the LH and RH air
bellows.
The chassis is raised to the required height.
131
ECS Gen. 2
1
3
21
22
132
ECS Gen. 2
Solenoid valve
block - drive
axle - 4x2 suspension hold
When the bogie switch is moved to off position, and/or the

ECU receives a signal from a height sensor conrming
that the correct ride height has been reached, the ECU
removes +24 V from the control solenoid and drive axle
solenoid.
The solenoid valves close, so no air can escape from the
air bellows.
The chassis is stays at the required height.
133
ECS Gen. 2
+24 V
1
3
21
22
134
ECS Gen. 2
Solenoid valve
block - drive
axle - 4x2 suspension lower
If the driver presses the bogie switch to lower position,

and/or the ECU receives a lower signal from a height
sensor, the ECU sends +24 V to energise the drive axle
solenoid.
The control solenoid is not energised, so a path from the
drive axle solenoid valve to exhaust, via the control valve,
is created.
The chassis is lowered to the required height.
135
ECS Gen. 2
DR
+30
F49
F23
X2:4
X2:5
X2:15 X1:12 X1:2
K11
S66
B30
X2:2
X2:12
A16 - MID 150
X1:16 X1:1
MAN MAN UP
1
2
X1:15 X1:13 X2:22 X2:3
X1:17 X1:28 X1:11

X2:10 X1:5 X1:30 X1:7X1:23
DOWN MEM
Y25
B58
136
ECS Gen. 2
Electrical
connections - 4x2
A16. ECS ECU

B30. Height sensor
B58. Pressure sensor
F49. Fuse - ignition supply
K11. Relay - battery supply to ECU
S66. Remote control
ECU (A16) sends a low (earth) signal to:
- height sensor (B30) from pin (X1:11)
- pressure sensor (B58) from pin (X1:7)
ECU (A16) sends a reference voltage to:
- height sensor (B30) from pin (X1:17) - 0.5V to 4.5V
- pressure sensor (B58) from pin (X1:30) - 0.2V to 4.8V
137
ECS Gen. 2
DR
+30
F49
F23
X2:4
X2:5
X2:15 X1:12 X1:2
K11
S66
B30
X2:2
X2:12
A16 - MID 150
X1:16 X1:1
MAN MAN UP
1
2
X1:15 X1:13 X2:22 X2:3
X1:17 X1:28 X1:11

X2:10 X1:5 X1:30 X1:7X1:23
DOWN MEM
Y25
B58
138
ECS Gen. 2
Electrical
connections - 4x2
A16. ECS ECU

B30. Height sensor
B58. Pressure sensor
F49. Fuse - ignition supply
K11. Relay - battery supply to ECU
S66. Remote control
ECU (A16) receives a varying voltage signal from height
sensor (B30) at pin (X1:28), representing chassis height.
ECU (A16) receives a varying voltage signal from pressure
sensor (B58) at pin (X1:23), representing chassis weight.
Pin (X2:22) provides the main earth connection for ECU
(A16). The common earth point also provides an earth path
for height sensor (B30).
139
ECS Gen. 2
1
3
56
Y25
PORT NUMBERS
3. Exhaust
21. To LH drive axle bellows
22. To RH drive axle bellows
23. To front axle
21
22
PIN NUMBERS
1. Control
2. Air bellows - trailing/
pusher
3. Air bellows - axle lift
4. Earth
23
Y25. solenoid valve - drive axle

Y29. Solenoid valve - trailing/pusher
axle/axle lift
57. Air bellows - trailing/pusher axle
56
140
1
3
57
Solenoid valve
blocks - 6x2 or
8x2 - ignition off
Note: Illustration
spread across 2
pages
Y29
21
22
PORT NUMBERS
3. Exhaust
21. To LH/RH trailing/pusher bellows
22. To lift axle bellows
23. Plugged
23
58
57
Note that, with ignition off, air cannot pass through any
valve.
So, on Gen. 2 system, when the ignition is switched off, the
lifting axle does not drop down.
141
ECS Gen. 2
+24 +24 +24
1
3
56
Y25
PORT NUMBERS
3. Exhaust
23.
21
22
PIN NUMBERS
1. Control
pusher
4. Earth
23

Y29. Solenoid valve - trailing/pusher
axle/axle lift
57. Air bellows - trailing/pusher axle
56
142
+24 +24
1
57
Solenoid valve
blocks - 6x2 or
8x2 - suspension
raise
Note: Illustration
spread across 2
pages
Y29
21
22
PORT NUMBERS
3. Exhaust
21. To LH/RH trailing/pusher
bellows
23. Plugged
23
58
57
If the driver presses the bogie switch to raise position,

and/or the ECU receives a raise signal from a height
sensor, the ECU sends +24 V to energise the control
solenoid and drive axle solenoids in Y25.
The control solenoid and drive axle solenoid in Y29 are
also energised. Air is supplied to both the drive axle and
trailing/pusher axle air bellows.
143
ECS Gen. 2
+24 +24
1
3
56
Y25
PORT NUMBERS
3. Exhaust
23. To front axle
21
22
PIN NUMBERS
1. Control
pusher
4. Earth
23

Y29. Solenoid valve - trailing/
pusher axle/axle lift
57. Air bellows - trailing/pusher
axle
56
144
+24
1
57
Solenoid valve
blocks - 6x2 or
8x2 - suspension
lower
Note: Illustration
spread across 2
pages
Y29
21
22
PORT NUMBERS
3. Exhaust
23. Plugged
23
58
57
If the driver presses the bogie switch to lower position,

and/or the ECU receives a lower signal from a height
sensor, the ECU removes +24V from the control solenoids
in Y25 and Y29 - the air bellows solenoids remain
energised.
Air escapes to atmosphere via ports (3).
145
ECS Gen. 2
+24
1
3
56
Y25
PORT NUMBERS
3. Exhaust
23. To front axle
21
22
PIN NUMBERS
1. Control
pusher
4. Earth
23

axle
56
146
+24
+24
1
3
57
Solenoid valve
blocks - 6x2 or
8x2 - axle lift
Note: Illustration
spread across 2
pages
Y29
21
22
PORT NUMBERS
3. Exhaust
23. Plugged
23
58
57
If the driver presses the bogie switch to lift axle position, the ECU
energises the control solenoid in (Y25), and control and lift axle
solenoids in (Y29). Air is fed to the lift axle air bellows (58).
Max. air pressure in the lift axle air bellows is 12 bar for a pusher
axle, and 8 bar for a trailing axle.
The ride height is raised by 5 to 8mm.
147
ECS Gen. 2
+24
1
3
56
Y25
PORT NUMBERS
3. Exhaust
23. To front axle
21
22
PIN NUMBERS
1. Control
pusher
4. Earth
23

axle
56
148
+24
1
3
57
Solenoid valve
blocks - 6x2 or
8x2 - axle lower
Note: Illustration
spread across 2
pages
Y29
21
22
PORT NUMBERS
3. Exhaust
23. Plugged
23
58
57
If the driver presses the bogie switch to lower axle position, the
ECU removes the voltage from the control solenoid in (Y29).
Air escapes to atmosphere via port (3) of (Y29).
Note that the lift axle solenoid in (Y29) remains energised.
149
ECS Gen. 2
22
21
150
ECS Gen. 2
Solenoid valve
block - pusher
axle
Y29. Solenoid valve - pusher axle

1. Air supply from drive axle solenoid valve block
21. Air to and from LH and RH bogie axle air bellows
22. Air to and from lifting axle air bellows
The solenoid valve block for 4x2 trucks contains 2 solenoid
valves.
The valves control the pusher axle suspension air bellows,
and the lifting axle air bellows.
151
ECS Gen. 2
A16 - MID 150
X1:30 X1:7
X1:20
X1:21
X1:19
X1:22
X1:23
1 4 2
1 4 2
1 4 2
1 4 2
1 4 2
B24
B55
B56
B57
B58
152
ECS Gen. 2
Pressure sensors
ECS Gen. 2 systems have four pressure sensors (ve if

front air suspension is tted):
B24 - lift axle lifting bellows
B55 - lift axle suspension bellows
B56 - front axle bellows
B57 - drive axle bellows RH
B58 - drive axle bellows LH
This allows the pressure in each individual circuit to be
separately monitored.
This means that the pressure control valve is not needed,
Pressure vs.
voltage
Sensed pressure - bar

1
3
5
7
9
11
Voltage to ECU
0.8
1.5
2.2
2.8
3.5
4.2
153
ECS Gen. 2
154
ECS Gen. 2
Overow valves
Gen. 2 overow valves are still referred to as 52a and 52b.

As for the Gen.1 design, the two valves are identical
externally, but different internally.
Opening
pressure
52a - 6.7 - 7.0 bar

52b - 10.0 - 10.3 bar
155
ECS Gen. 2
0
1
2
156
ECS Gen. 2
Bogie switch early type
The bogie switch is used to fully raise/lower the lifting axle

of a 2 axle bogie, or to alter the weight distribution between
the two axles.
The switch may have 2 or 3 positions according to the
suspension variant. Position 3 is normally spring return.
Switch position
Result
Light
0 - upper section
pressed
Axle lifted - unladen condition

only
ON
1 - centre position
Normal drive position - axle

lowered - 60% load on drive axle
40% load on pusher/trailing axle
OFF
2 - lower section
pressed
1st. press - optimised traction*

2nd. press - extra traction**
3rd. press - back to 60/40 split
ON
FLASH
OFF
*/** See following pages
157
ECS Gen. 2
0
1
2
158
ECS Gen. 2
Bogie switch later type
The bogie switch is used to fully raise/lower the lifting axle of a

2 axle bogie, or to alter the weight distribution between the two
axles.
The switch may have 2 or 3 positions according to the
suspension variant. Position 3 is normally spring return.
Switch position
Result
Light
0 - upper section
pressed
Axle lifted - laden max. 14950kg < 30 kph - FLASH

Drive axle load increased by
> 30 kph - ON
30%
1 - centre position
Axle lowered - optimised

traction*
2 - lower section
pressed
1st. press - extra traction**

< 30 kph
2nd. press - back to optimised
traction
*/** See following pages
OFF
< 30 kph - FLASH
> 30 kph - ON
OFF
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ECS Gen. 2
Bogie switch
*Optimised
traction
**Extra traction
When the bogie switch is pressed to lower the lifting axle

- or to select optimised traction , the air pressure, in the
drive axle and lift axle air bellows, is adjusted to give the
best weight distribution and traction for the prevailing
conditions.
The pressure is controlled by the ECU in response to air
pressure signals from the air bellows pressure sensors.
When driving in certain conditions of poor road surface/
composition - e.g. slippery/rutted quarry roads etc. - it may
be possible to increase traction if more weight is carried by
the drive axle.
This is done by releasing more air from the lift axle air
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161
ECS Gen. 2
3
162
ECS Gen. 2
Main instrument
panel
The main instrument panel has three main warning lamps

designed to get the attention of the driver;
1. STOP
2. CHECK
3. Information
The information display panel (4) can be used to access
a variety of additional information, including diagnostic
information - e.g. fault codes.
If the truck has a lifting axle, indicator lamps (5) show the
status of the axle.
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ECS Gen. 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Function
Inhibit ride height
Kneeling
Park brake applied
Kneeling
One axle
Alternative drive
height
Load height M1
Load height M2
Ferry mode
Alternative axle
load distribution
11 Bogie lift 30%
1
1x2P
2
2x2P
3
2x2P
4
2x2P
5
2x2P
6
2x2P
7
2x2P
8
2x2P
1x2P
1x3P
2x2P
1x3P
1x3P
2x2P
1x2p
2x2P
2x2P
1x2P
2x2P
1x2P
2x2P
1x3P
1x2P
2x2P
1x3P
1x2P
2x2P
2x2P
2x2P
1x3P
1x2P
Can be selected regardless of which other functions are

selected
Separate 1x3 position switch.
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ECS Gen. 2
Additional
functions
Nine additional functions can be programmed into the ECS

ECU using VCADSPro.
Of the nine functions, the customer can choose one or two
of functions 1 - 8 + function 11.
The table above shows permitted combinations and the
required switches:
1x2P = One x 2 position switch
2x2P = Two x 2 position switch
1x3P = One by 3 position switch
- = Combination not permitted
= Function not requested if other function is
requested or active
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ECS Gen. 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Function
Inhibit ride height
Kneeling
Park brake applied
Kneeling
One axle
Alternative drive
height
Load height M1
Load height M2
Ferry mode
Alternative axle
load distribution
11 Bogie lift 30%
1
1x2P
2
2x2P
3
2x2P
4
2x2P
5
2x2P
6
2x2P
7
2x2P
8
2x2P
1x2P
1x3P
2x2P
1x3P
1x3P
2x2P
1x2P
2x2P
2x2P
1x2P
2x2P
1x2P
2x2P
1x3P
1x2P
2x2P
1x3P
1x2P
2x2P
2x2P
2x2P
1x3P
1x2P
Can be selected regardless of which other functions are

selected
Separate 1x3 position switch.
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ECS Gen. 2
Example
Function 1 on its own would need One x 2 position switch.

Function 1 with function 2 would need Two x 2 position
switches - etc.
Note:
- Only one of functions 2, 3, 5 and 6 can be activated at the
same time.
- Functions 3 and 5, 6, 7 are not available together.
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ECS Gen. 2
Function 1
Programming
Inhibit ride height adjustment

ECS is active, but automatic ride height adjustment is
prevented. Used when automatic adjustment is not wanted
- e.g. using a snow plough.
DIH* on pin X2-06 (BHA**-1) to inhibit ride height
adjustment.
One x 2 position switch - (BHC**)
* DIH = Digital High Input (In simple terms - a positive).

** Parameters in the ECU which are switched on.
The ECU will then accept DIH input as a programming
request.
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ECS Gen. 2
Function 2
Programming
Kneeling axle - park brake applied.

When the park brake is applied the chassis is lowered, at
the front and/or rear, by the amount programmed.
Can be applied when the road speed is < 30 km/h, and
functions 1, 3, 5, or 6 are not active or requested.
DIH on pin X2-06 (BHA-2) to kneel when park brake
applied.
One x 2 position switch - (BHC)
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ECS Gen. 2
Function 3
Kneeling one axle.

When the function switch is pressed, the chassis is
lowered, at front or rear, by the amount programmed.
Can be applied when the road speed is < 30 kmh, and
Programming
DIH on pin X2-06 (BHA-3) to kneel at front or rear

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ECS Gen. 2
Function 4
Alternative ride height

An alternative ride height is programmed, and activated
using the function switch irrespective of road speed.
When not activated, the height reverts to the normal
setting.
Note: The alternative height must be within the permitted
range for the particular truck/suspension variant.
If the function switch is not pressed, the ride height will be
either the normal ride height, or the height last set using the
remote control.
Programming
DIH on pin X2-06 (BHA-4) to activated alternative ride

height.
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ECS Gen. 2
Function 5
Programming
Load height - M1
Pressing the function switch changes the chassis height to
that stored as M1.
Note: The truck must have a remote control which allows
load height M1 to be set for a full air suspension system.
Function 5 on its own - DIH on pin X2-06 (BHA-5)
Function 5 + another function - DIH on pin X2-66 (BHB)
One x 2 position switch - (BHB)
Two x 2 position switch - (BHA-5)
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ECS Gen. 2
Function 6
Programming
Load height - M2
Pressing the function switch changes the chassis height to
that stored as M2.
Note: The truck must have a remote control which allows
load height M2 to be set for a full air suspension system.
DIH on pin X2-06 (BHA-6) to set load height at M2.
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ECS Gen. 2
Function 7
Ferry mode
This is a short-cut for ferry mode on the remote control.
All air is released from all air bellows, allowing the vehicle
to be chained to the ferry deck
Can be applied when the road speed is < 30 km/h.
Programming
DIH on pin X2-06 (BHA-7) to lower chassis fully.
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ECS Gen. 2
Function 8
Alternative axle load distribution

CAUTION
The alternative load distribution must be within the
permitted range for the particular truck/suspension/tyre
variant.
An alternative axle load distribution gure is programmed,
and activated by pressing the function switch.
The function is de-activated at road speeds > 30 km/h, and
must be re-activated by pressing the function switch, or by
switching the ignition off and on.
This function is not available when function 1 is active or
requested.
DIH on pin X2-06 (BHA-8) to activate alternative axle load
distribution.
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ECS Gen. 2
Function 11
Bogie lift + 30%

CAUTION
Ensure that this function is permissible for the particular
truck/suspension/tyre variant.
When the bogie switch is set to position 1 - trailing axle
lifted - and road speed < 30 km/h, the drive axle load may
increase by up to 30%.
Note: This applies only to suspension variants RALIM 115,
105 and 95.
DIH on pin X2-06 (CMR) to YES to activate bogie lift +
30%.
Fit Bogie Lift switch - One x 3 position switch.
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ECS Gen. 2
A16
X2:6
Y
U
CLH5
FA 2
X2:16
GR
U
KI 15
KI 15
CLH3
FA 3
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ECS Gen. 2
Additional
functions - wiring
connection
Switch
permutations
The additional functions are hard wired into connector (FA),

pins (2) and (3), and can be activated by either:
- a DIH signal to pin (06) plug (X2) from an additional
switch.
- a DIH signal to pin (16) plug (X2) from an additional
switch.
Depending upon the requirements of the customer,
activation be arranged as follows:
1 or 2 functions activated by one x 2 position switch, or one
x 3 position switch.
2 functions activated by two x 2 position switches.
For more information, refer to IMPACT section (72).
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ECS Gen. 2
1
0 1
0 1
2
One x 2 position
1
10
1 0 2
10
7
0 1
2
One x 3 position
10
Two x 2 position
10
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ECS Gen. 2
Additional
functions switches, BHC
1. One x 2 position switch on X216 - active high.

2. One x 2 position switch on X206 - active high.
3. One x 3 position switch on X206 and X216 - active high.
4. Two x 2 position switch on X206 and X216 - active high.
5. No added function switch
180
ECS Gen. 2
Height sensor
calibration
Note: Compared to Gen. 1, there is an important difference

to remember when calibrating Gen. 2 height sensors:
- irrespective of ride height, a xed calibration height of
307 mm is always used.
For more information, refer to IMPACT - Diagnostics 722881-8, step 5.
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ECS Generation 3
182
ECS Gen. 3
2
2
3
5
5
1
183
ECS Gen. 3
ECS Gen. 3
introduction
ECS generation 3 was introduced week 51 2004.

The principle of operation is the same as previous
generations, but new components are used:
- ECS ECU
- height sensors
- pressure sensors
- solenoid valves
New Service Information is included in IMPACT Group 72.
ECS Gen. 3
component
locations
1. ECS ECU
2. Height sensor
3. Pressure sensor
4. Solenoid valve
5. Air bellows
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ECS Gen. 3
S66:9
S66:9
185
ECS Gen. 3
Remote control
Gen. 3 remote control contains a micro processor, and has

9 terminals.
Operation of this control is similar to that for previous
controls, but the selector button toggles through the
functions, and the LED indicates which function has been
selected.
A new feature is the STOP button.
If a function is started, and then a dangerous situation
develops, pressing the STOP button immediately cancels
the selected function.
The Gen. 3 control can be used with Gen.1 and Gen. 2, but
needs connection of an additional wire to power the LEDs
via the 5V supply to the sensors.
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ECS Gen. 3
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ECS Gen. 3
ECS ECU
The external appearance of Gen. 3 ECS ECU is identical to

that used with Gen. 2.
Internally there is new hardware and software.
Provided that the correct adapted software and data sets
are loaded, the Gen. 3 unit will work with Gen. 1 and
Gen. 2 systems.
So, using the correct software and data sets, a Gen. 3 ECU
can be used to replace a faulty Gen.1 or Gen. 2 ECU.
Note: The new software does not work with earlier ECUs.
188
ECS Gen. 3
21
3
23
22
11
21
11
22
23
189
ECS Gen. 3
Solenoid valve
blocks
Compared to earlier valves, Gen. 3 solenoid valve blocks

have different characteristics/features:
- a slightly higher air ow rate, and a slightly slower
response time.
- port numbering
- electrical pin conguration on single channel valves for
drive axles is different on Volvo valves and Renault valves
Note: Volvo valves can be identied by the fact that they
are painted.
- valve location
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ECS Gen. 3
21
3
23
22
11
21
11
22
23
191
ECS Gen. 3
Valve block
installation
CAUTION
The valve blocks must be installed on separate brackets.
To prevent excessive heat build-up, they must not be
stacked on top of each other.
Some materials in the valve blocks can soften at high
temperatures. This can lead to vibration causing the valve
blocks to come loose on the brackets.
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TRAINING TIPS

ECS general description

Solenoid valve block:

Solenoid valve blocks:

This guide is intended as a memory jogger for the

Electronically Controlled Suspension - ECS

In this guide, risk of injury or damage is indicated by the

When replacement parts are required, it is essential that

Volvo are constantly seeking ways to improve their

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be

The information in this section applies to all Generations of

The main advantage of a basic air suspension system

AS. Air supply

Introducing electronic control adds the following main

Gen. 3 vs. Gen. 2

New versions of:

New versions of:

- ECU (2 connectors vs. 1 connector)

ECS has gradually evolved, and there are now three

Generation 1 was introduced on FM trucks in 1998.

Generation 2 was introduced on Version 2 FM/FH trucks

Generation 3 was introduced on Version 2 trucks in week

RAD-A4, tractor - FSS-LEAF

Air springs Type

Chassis heights - later designations

CHH-STD = 1025mm (min.)

Air springs Type

Chassis heights - later designations

CHH-STD = 1025mm (min.)

The main components in this circuit are:

To ECS solenoid valve blocks

The height sensors are mechanically actuated

One end of each semicircular contact is fed with 5V from

Wiring diag. No.

The number of sensors varies according to truck model and

Note: If a sensor is removed and retted, or renewed, it

1. Air supply from the solenoid valve block

7 Frame, springs, damping and wheels

Air suspension drive level positions

Icon (A) is displayed when the switch on the remote control

1. ECS ECU - 9073

Slow data link - J1587/J1708

Fast data link - J1939

The Gen. 1 ECU has only one connector, and is connected

When the ignition is switched on, a wake-up signal is sent

Three types of solenoid valve block are used in

A. Basic bellows air ow solenoid.

A. Solenoid valve - front axle, 6035LF (SID 2)

A. Solenoid valve - front axle, 6035LF (SID 2)

B. Solenoid valve - drive axle, 6035C

1. Air supply from wet tank

B. Solenoid valve - bogie, 6045

3. Air drain via silencer

There are two variants of the bogie valve block:

Residual pressure is set between 0.5 and 0.9 bar.

Residual pressure is set between 1.2 and 1.6 bar.

A. Overow valve without return ow - 52a

1. Supply from 2-way valve

NON-DRIVE AXLE - x 100kPa

When closed, the internal switches connect