GEK–91703C

AC OHV DRIVE SYSTEM

PEDIGREE FILE

E-40737

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GEK–91703C, AC OHV Drive System Pedigree File

This document delineates the pedigree of all major AC OHV Drive

System equipment since its introduction in 1994.
Revision Status

Revision Date Comments

0 06/00 Original Issue
A 07/01
Added entries for AC OHV 150 Ton Drive System components

Added entries for AC OHV 3500 GHP Drive System components

Differentiated AC OHV Drive System components

Updated GDY85 wheelmotor & GA80 transmission model numbers
B 01/04
Added entries for AC OHV 150 Ton Drive System components

Added entries for AC OHV 240 Ton Drive System components

Added entries for AC OHV 320 Ton Drive System components
C 05/06
Updated 5GTA34, 5GTA41 and the 5GTA42 Traction Motor.

Updated 5GDY85 and the 5GEB24 wheel motor.

Updated 5GA80 transmission assembly.

Updated 17EM136 dynamic retarding grid resistor assembly.

Updated 17KG527 and the 17FL375 main control group.

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1. TRACTION ALTERNATORS
MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
5GTA22 SERIES

5GTA22R1 5GTA22N1 Initial design 150 Ton AC OHV drive systems. Design same as 5GTA22N1
04/11/00 except has single impeller and fundamentally pitched tertiary winding similar to
GTA34D1.

5GTA34 SERIES

5GTA34A1 5GTA26E1 Initial design for 320 Ton AC OHV drive systems. Design same as 5GTA26E1
03/15/94 except has 5 T/C main winding, a modified blower housing to account for no
large impeller and no ducting for traction motor cooling, different rotor design,
and no T13–T14 tertiary winding. Designed to interface with MTU engine.

5GTA34A2 5GTA34A1 Except uses rotor poles that have three studs instead of two.
03/22/95

5GTA34B1 5GTA34A2 Except has adapter plate for interfacing with Cummins QSK60 engine.
04/30/96

5GTA34B2 5GTA34B1 Except uses hand–taped instead of powder–coated bus rings.

02/25/97

5GTA34B3 5GTA34B2 Except uses flexible terminal assembly instead of fixed bus bars for connection
04/11/97 and uses lifting bails which are identical to the C2 alternator design.

5GTA34B4 5GTA34B3 Except the elimination of the Ambient Air Temperature sensor.
02/22/01

5GTA34C1 5GTA34B1 Except has adapter plate for interfacing with Series 4000 Detroit diesel engine.
01/03/97

5GTA34C2 5GTA34C1 Except uses flexible terminal assembly instead of fixed bus bars for connection
09/11/97 and uses lifting bails which are identical to the B3 alternator design.

5GTA34C3 5GTA34C2 Except the elimination of the Ambient Air Temperature sensor.
02/22/01

5GTA34D1 5GTA34B3 Except with different tertiary winding. Tertiary cables are renamed from
08/05/99 T15–T16 to T19–T20. Not a production model.

5GTA39 SERIES

5GTA39A1 5GTA33A1 Initial design for 320 Ton / 3500 GHP AC OHV drive systems.
09/30/99

5GTA39A2 5GTA39A1 Except wheel motor impeller outer diameter reduced from 47.1 to 41 inches.

5GTA39B1 5GTA39A2 Except new support ring for coil terminals.

11/03

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1. TRACTION ALTERNATORS (CONT’D)

MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
5GTA39 SERIES – (CONT’D)

5GTA39B2 5GTA39B1 Except new bearing cap, bearing, blower housing, and new pole bolts.

5GTA39C1 5GTA39B2 Except high strength pole key, different pole bolt spacing, a new support ring,
and straight coil terminals.

5GTA41 SERIES

5GTA41A1 Initial design for 240 Ton AC OHV drive system and the 320 Ton / 2700 HP AC
OHV drive system. Electrical design same as 5GTA34D1 except has an
integral blower for cooling air to the control group, wheels and a modified
blower housing to account for no large impeller and no ducting for traction
motor cooling, different rotor design, and no T13–T14 tertiary winding.
Designed to interface with MTU engine.

5GTA41B1 5GTA41A1 Except the connection leads increased to 18 ft., a new connection box and a
02/01/02 new stator frame.

5GTA41B2 5GTA41B1 Except the adapter plate for interfacing with a Cummins engine with increase in
03/07/05 cable length.

5GTA41B3 5GTA41B2 Except new cable lengths for the 240 Ton Komatsu.

5GTA41C1 5GTA41B1 Except a different adapter plate is used.

02/01/02

5GTA41D1 5GTA41B1 Except the blower housing and impeller and the engine coupling (stator frame
03/09/05 may be subject to changes). This alternator will work with a Tier 2 engine that
runs at 1,800 rpm max. NOT A PRODUCTION MODEL.

5GTA41E1 5GTA41C1 Use the frame head and rotor shaft from the GTA34D1. Use both blowers and
03/09/05 hub from 5GTA26.

5GTA42 SERIES

5GTA42A1 5GTA41B1 Except uses the GTA34B4 stator.

10/11/02

5GTA42B1 5GTA41C1 Except uses the GTA34C3 stator.

10/11/02

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1.1. STANDARD PRODUCTION ALTERNATORS

Model Application
5GTA22R1 150 Ton AC OHV: Standard
5GTA34A2 320 Ton AC OHV: Use with MTU engine
5GTA34B3 320 Ton AC OHV: Use with Cummins QSK60 engine
5GTA34C2 320 Ton AC OHV: Use with Detroit diesel Series 4000 engine
5GTA39C1 320 Ton AC OHV, 3500 GHP / 360 Ton AC OHV, 3500 GHF
5GTA41A1 AC OHV: Use with MTU engine
5GTA41B1 AC OHV: Use with MTU engine
5GTA41B2 AC OHV: Use with Cummins diesel engine
5GTA41C1 AC OHV: Use with Detroit diesel engine
5GTA41E1 AC OHV: Use with Detroit diesel engine
5GTA41F1 AC OHV: Use with Cummins engine
5GTA42A1 AC OHV: Use with MTU engine
5GTA42B1 AC OHV: Use with MTU engine

2. ALTERNATOR COUPLING ADAPTERS

ADAPTER P/N USED ON
DESCRIPTION
AND DATE ALT Models
41C637724G1 5GTA34A & 320 Ton AC OHV: Enables interface with either MTU or Cummins engine.
01/10/94 5GTA34B
84C614493G1 5GTA34C 320 Ton AC OHV: Enable interface with DDC Series 400 engine.
07/13/95
84C620819P1 5GTA39C 320 Ton AC / 360 Ton AC: Enables interface to Cummins engine.
84C620949 5GTA41B Enables the use of the Komatsu diesel engine.

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3. MOTORIZED WHEELS
MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS

5GDY85 SERIES
5GDY85A1 Initial design for 320 Ton AC OHV drive systems with standard size
04/13/94 tires, 31.5:1 gear ratio, 5GEB16 AC traction motor and 7GA80
transmission.
5GDY85A2 5GDY85A1 Except uses the 5GDY85B1 weight–reduced frame design and uses
04/10/96 different frame/transmission interface.
5GDY85B1 5GDY85A1 Except uses weight reduced frame design.
10/20/95
5GDY85B2 5GDY85B1 Except uses new low speed sun pinion and cover plate. Not a
03/03/97 production model.
5GDY85B3 5GDY85B1 Except uses the 5GEB13A3 traction motor instead of the 5GEB13A2.
08/18/97
5GDY85B4 5GDY85B3 Except uses 8 oil drain holes in low speed carrier.
08/18/97
5GDY85B4R 5GDY85B4 Field modification of 5GDY85B4 which includes new drive shaft, new
single in–board thrust washer design, and new low speed carrier bolts.
5GDY85B4RX 5GDY85B4R Additional field modification which includes new sleeve design in low
speed carrier gear shaft boss.
5GDY85B4RXP 5GDY85B4RX Additional field modification which includes new low speed sun pinion.

5GDY85B4RXPB 5GDY85B4RXP Additional field modification which includes new frame coupling
bushings.
5GDY85B5 5GDY85B4RXP Contains all field modifications incorporated in the B4RXP model which
10/07/98 includes new drive shaft, new low speed carrier bolts, new in–board
thrust washer, new sun pinion and new low speed carrier sleeves.
5GDY85B6 5GDY85B5 Except uses new frame coupling bushings.
02/09/00
5GDY85B7 5GDY85B6 Except uses new low speed carrier in transmission.
01/09/01
5GDY85B8 5GDY85B7 Except for a new part for a removable retainer.
11/21/03
5GDY85C1 5GDY85B2 Except uses new transmission design that includes a 38.8:1 gear ratio
09/17/97 for oil sands application requirements.
5GDY85C2 5GDY85C1 Except uses new drive shaft assembly, new in–board thrust washer
10/17/98 and new low speed carrier bolts.
5GDY85C3 5GDY85C2 Except uses new frame coupling bushings.
02/09/00
5GDY85C4 5GDY85C3 Except for a new part for a removable retainer.
11/21/03
5GDY85D1 5GDY85B5 Except uses different frame and wheel hub for wide tire requirements.
01/29/99

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3. MOTORIZED WHEELS (CONT’D)

MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
5GDY85 SERIES – (CONT’D)
5GDY85D2 5GDY85D1 Except uses new frame coupling bushings.
02/09/00
5GDY85D3 5GDY85D2 Except uses new low speed carrier in transmission.
01/09/01
5GDY85D4 5GDY85D3 Except uses ground ring gear teeth. Not a production model.
04/30/01
5GDY85D5 5GDY85D4 Except for a new part for a removable retainer.
11/21/03
5GDY85E1 5GDY85C2 Except uses different frame and wheel hub for wide tire requirements.
03/10/99
5GDY85E2 5GDY85E1 Except uses new frame coupling bushings.
02/09/00
5GDY85E3 5GDY85E2 Except uses new low speed carrier bushing.
05/01/00
5GDY85E4 5GDY85E3 Except uses new low speed carrier in transmission.
01/09/01
5GDY85E5 5GDY85E4 Except uses ground ring gear teeth. Not a production model.
04/30/01
5GDY85E6 5GDY85E5 Except for a new part for a removable retainer.
11/21/03
5GDY85E7 5GDY85E6 Except for improving the lube sun pinion cover.
07/21/04
5GDY85F1 5GDY85B7 Except uses low speed carrier from 5GDY85E4 wheelmotor design
04/18/01 and gear ratio changed to 32.5:1.
5GDY85F2 5GDY85F1 Except for a new part for a removable retainer.
11/21/03
5GDY85F3 5GDY85F2 Except for improving the lube sun pinion cover.
07/21/04
5GDY85J1 GDY85D1 Except the use of low speed assembly from GDY85E transmission.
07/21/04
5GDY85J2 5GDY85J1 Except for a new part for a removable retainer.
11/21/03
5GDY85J3 5GDY85J2 Except for improving the lube sun pinion cover.
07/21/04

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3. MOTORIZED WHEELS (CONT’D)

MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
5GDY106 SERIES
5GDY106A1 New Model Design for 320 Ton AC OHV drive systems with 32.5:1 gear ratio,
06/22/01 5GEB16 AC traction motor and 7GA83 transmission
5GDY106A2 5GDY106A1 Except thin Vespel washer, 3 piece removable retainer and modified
sun pinion.
5GDY106A3 5GDY106A2 Except new drive shaft to accept new thrust plug, inboard thick bronze
thrust washer, new thrust washer plug with improved fit and outboard
thrust washer from Vespel to bronze.
5GDY106A4 5GDY106A3 Except modified pinion cover to allow better lubrication.
5GDY106A5 5GTA41B2 Except a different lube sun pinion cover.

5GDY108 SERIES
5GDY108A1 Create new 360 ton wheel to be used by both Unit Rig (MT5500) and
12/17/2002 Komatsu.
5GDY108A2 5GDY108A1 Except a key was added to locate the cover in the correct position.
07/21/2004
5GDY108A3 5GDY108A2 Except the OB washer will be made to a thickness of 3 standard
07/20/2005 washers.
5GDY108B1 5GDY108A2 Except the modification of the transmission frame and drive shaft to
01/23/2004 allow connecting the motor to the transmission.
5GDY108B2 5GDY108B1 Except the use of the 5GEB26B1 motor with new seals.
03/23/2004
5GDY108B3 5GDY108B Except the OB washer will be made to a thickness of 3 standard
07/20/2005 washers.

5GEB23 SERIES
5GEB23A1 Initial design for 150 Ton AC OHV drive systems with standard tire
05/26/00 size, 28.8:1 gear ratio, 40 MPH and 5GEB23 AC traction motor.
5GEB23A2 5GEB23A1 Except heavy–duty material for the torque tube (never built).

5GEB23B1 5GEB23A2 Except heavy–duty material for the sun pinion and gears.

5GEB23C1 5GEB23B1 Except has a new hub for 3600 x 51 tires.

5GEB23D1 5GEB23B1 Except modified ODE rotor seal arrangement.

5GEB23E1 5GEB23C1 Except modified ODE rotor seal arrangement.

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3. MOTORIZED WHEELS (CONT’D)

MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
5GEB25 SERIES
5GEB25A1 Initial design for 240 ton AC OHV drive systems with standard tire size,
31.875:1 gear ratio, 40 MPH and 5GEB25 AC traction motor.
5GEB25B1 5GEB25A1 Except the use of 40X57 Tires on the Komatsu trucks.
02/05/04
5GEB25C1 5GEB25B1 Except the use of the AGMA gear class change.

3.1. STANDARD PRODUCTION MOTORIZED WHEELS

Model Gear Ratio Tire Size Haul Application Brake Mounting
5GDY106A1, 32.5:1 53/80R63 (Wide) 320 Ton: Standard Disc
A2, A3, A4, A5*
5GEB23D1, E1 28.8:1 33/51 150 Ton: Standard

*NOTE: The release of the 5GDY106 wheelmotor design for 320 Ton AC OHV drive systems coincided
with a product decision to only offer ”wide tire” versions of this drive system.

4. TRACTION MOTORS
MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
5GEB16 SERIES
5GEB16A1 Initial traction motor design for 320 Ton AC OHV drive systems.
03/04/94
5GEB16A2 5GEB16A1 Except weight–reduced design.
10/20/95
5GEB16A3 5GEB16A2 Except new pinion end bearing design, different shaft/bearing fit, new bearing
08/18/97 housing and new crown added to drive shaft.
5GEB16A4 5GEB16A3 Except felt protection over DE stator windings.

5GEB26 SERIES
5GEB26A1 5GEB16 Except the diameter will be increased by four inches.
04/16/03
5GEB26A2 5GEB26A1 Except the use of a standard rotor and stator.
12/04/03
5GEB26A3 5GEB26A2 Except there are six embedded 100Ω Platinum Stator RTD’s.
01/20/06
5GEB26B1 5GEB26A2 Except the two new seals added to the PE and CE inner bearings.
03/09/04
5GEB26B2 5GEB26B1 Except there are six embedded 100Ω Platinum Stator RTD’s.
11/30/05

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4.1. STANDARD PRODUCTION TRACTION MOTORS

(All other models are considered obsolete)
Model Application
5GEB16A4 ALL
5GEB16B Used on the Unit Rig (MT5500) and Komatsu.
5GEB26 360 TON AC OHV: Used with Unit Rig and Komatsu.

5. TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES
MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
7GA80 SERIES
7GA80A1 Initial design for 320 Ton AC OHV drive systems with 31.5:1 gear ratio.
04/08/94
7GA80A2 7GA80A1 Except uses the 5GDY85B1 design including a different type of bolt
04/10/96 attachment from frame to transmission coupling.
7GA80B1 7GA80A1 Except uses weight reduced design.
10/20/95
7GA80B2 7GA80B1 Except employs a new low speed sun pinion and cover plate design.
03/03/97
7GA80B3 7GA80B2 Except uses new drive shaft assembly, new in–board thrust washer and
09/25/98 new low speed carrier bolts.
7GA80B4 7GA80B3 Except uses different frame coupling bushings.
02/09/00
7GA80B5 7GA80B4 Except uses new low speed carrier.
01/09/01
7GA80B6 7GA80B5 Except uses different frame coupling bushings.
02/10/00
7GA80C1 New transmission design that includes a 38.8:1 gear ratio for oil sands
09/17/97 application requirements.
7GA80C2 7GA80C1 Except uses new drive shaft assembly, new in–board thrust washer and
10/01/98 new low speed carrier bolts.
7GA80C3 7GA80C2 Except uses different frame coupling bushings.
02/09/00
7GA80D1 7GA80B3 Except for mechanical design changes to accommodate wide tire
01/29/99 requirements.
7GA80D2 7GA80D1 Except uses different frame coupling bushings.
02/09/00
7GA80D3 7GA80D2 Except uses new low speed carrier.
01/09/01
7GA80D4 7GA80D3 Except uses ground ring gear teeth. Not a production model.
04/30/01
7GA80E1 7GA80C2 Except for mechanical design changes to accommodate wide tire
03/10/99 requirements.

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5. TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES (CONT’D)

MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
7GA80 SERIES – (CONT’D)
7GA80E2 7GA80E1 Except uses different frame coupling bushings.
02/09/00
7GA80E3 7GA80E2 Except uses new low speed carrier bushing.
05/01/00
7GA80E4 7GA80E3 Except uses new low speed carrier.
01/09/01
7GA80E5 7GA80E4 Except uses ground ring gear teeth. Not a production model.
04/30/01
7GA80E6 7GA80E5 Except the use of a removable retainer.
04/23/04
7GA80E7 7GA80E6 Except for the use of a lube sum pinion cover.
05/03/06
7GA80F1 7GA80B5 Except uses new low speed carrier, and gear ratio changed to 32.5:1.
04/30/01

7GA83 SERIES
7GA83A1 7GA80F1 Except uses new low speed carrier, and gear ratio changed to 32.5:1. The
06/22/01 7GA83 design replaces the 7GA80 design in all new 320 ton production
systems.
7GA83A2 7GA83A1 Except uses thin Vespel washer, plug, removable retainer and sun pinion
to accept new retainer.
7GA83A3 7GA83A2 Except uses bronze thrust washer, plug with improved fit and drive shaft.
7GA83A4 7GA83A3 Except the use of a lube cap.
02/04/04
7GA83A5 7GA83A4 Except the use of a keyed lube cap.
04/08/04

5.1. STANDARD PRODUCTION TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES

(All other models are considered obsolete)

Model Gear Ratio Tire Size Haul Application

7GA83A3* 32.5:1 53/80R63 (Wide) Standard

*NOTE: The release of the 7GA83 transmission assembly design for 320 Ton AC OHV drive systems coin-
cided with a product decision to only offer ”wide tire” versions of this drive system.

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6. DYNAMIC RETARDING GRID RESISTOR ASSEMBLIES

MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
17EM131 SERIES
17EM131A1 Initial dynamic retarding grid resistor assembly design for 320 Ton AC OHV
04/18/94 drive system consisting of a total of 16 grid elements whose quantity and
resistance rating are as follows: 12–0.794 ohm, 3–0.651 ohm and 1–1.49 ohm.
17EM131B1 17EM131A1 Except diffuser keyed to prevent improper assembly.
01/12/95
17EM131C1 17EM131B1 Except blower motor cables made accessible for blower motor current sensors
10/05/98 located in main control cabinet.
17EM131D1 17EM131C1 Except for grid elements which are rated for high altitude operation and for
05/11/99 addition of screen under blowers. The assembly consists of 16 grid elements
whose quantity and resistance rating are as follows: 14–0.794 ohm, 1–1.49
ohm and 1–0.747 ohm.
17EM131E1 17EM131C1 Except for new assembly mounting arrangement to properly interface with
02/18/00 truck design.
17EM131E2 17EM131E1 Except for additional outgoing cable for motor DI/DT capacitor.
04/05/01
17EM131F1 17EM131D1 Except for new assembly mounting arrangement to properly interface with
02/18/00 truck design.
17EM131F2 17EM131F1 Except for additional outgoing cable for motor DI/DT capacitor.
04/05/01

17EM136 SERIES
17EM136A1 Initial dynamic retarding grid resistor assembly design for 320 Ton AC OHV,
11/05/99 3500 GHP drive system consisting of a total of 20 grid elements whose
quantity and resistance rating are as follows: 2–0.28 ohm, 3–0.304 ohm,
5–0.32 ohm, 9–0.37 ohm, 1–0.651 ohm.
17EM136A2 17EM139A1 Except for fewer output cables and changes to resistor grid elements which
09/12/00 now consist of 4–0.304 ohm, 6–0.32 ohm, 9–0.37 ohm and 5–0.565 ohm.
17EM136A3 17EM136A2 Except for adding silencers and mounting hardware.
12/14/03
17EM136A4 17EM136A2 Except for the addition of two Tap Blocks.
08/19/05

17EM137 SERIES
17EM137A1 Initial dynamic retarding grid resistor assembly design for 150 Ton AC OHV
03/03/00 drive system consisting of a total of 9 grid elements whose quantity and
resistance rating are as follows: 1–1.06 ohm, 1–1.16 ohm, 1–.965 and 6–0.900
ohm.
17EM137B1 17EM137A1 Except for cable lengths changed to mate with 17KG527B1 main control group
09/01/01 design and change of 1 resistor grid element from a 0.965 ohm value to 0.900
ohm.

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6. DYNAMIC RETARDING GRID RESISTOR ASSEMBLIES (CONT’D)

MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
17EM139 SERIES
17EM139A1 17EM136 Except the number of grids were reduced to three on the rear sections and four
02/02/2002 in the front sections.

17EM140 SERIES
17EM140A1 17EM139A1 Except having six grid elements in each leg and a center compartment mount.
03/04/2005 It will be used on the 400–ton trucks.
17EM140A2 17EM140A1 Except for changing the diffuser assembly.
03/16/2005
17EM140B1 17EM140A2 Except there are two new diffuser located on the commutator side of the
03/16/2005 blower motor.

17EM145 SERIES
17EM145A1 17EM144 Except a cover was added to extend the range of the collector box. Mountings
11/25/2003 were added for cable cleats that are the same as the 17EM139.
14EM145A2 17EM145A1 Except there was permanent lifting provisions added to replace the special side
03/04/2005 pull lifting device.

17EM147 SERIES
17EM147A1 17EM137 Except there are six grids on each end.
11/04/2004

STANDARD PRODUCTION DYNAMIC RETARDING GRID RESISTOR ASSEMBLIES

(All other models are considered obsolete)

Model Application
17EM131E2 320 Ton AC OHV –– Standard
17EM131F2 320 Ton AC OHV –– High altitude operation
17EM136A2 320 Ton AC OHV, 3500 GHP –– Standard
17EM137B1 150 Ton AC OHV –– Standard

7. MAIN CONTROL GROUP

MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
17KG498 SERIES
17KG498A1 Initial design of 320 Ton AC OHV drive system main control group.
03/15/94
17KG498B1 17KG498A1 Except front door and contactor enclosure latches replaced with captive bolt
10/18/96 design and with provision for a padlock on each hinged door and cover.
17KG498C1 17KG498B1 Except for weldment changes for the addition of an auxiliary blower control
09/17/97 snubber and a new cover associated with the auxiliary blower control inductor.

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7. MAIN CONTROL GROUP (CONT’D)

MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
17KG498 SERIES – (CONT’D)

17KG498D1 17KG498C1 Except for the following:

09/04/98 –– New form of 17FL300 propulsion control panel whose power supply card
provides power to TCI electronics panel as well and the addition of wiring
and connector plug (CNLPS) for that purpose
–– Relocation of GFR and CPR control relays from the contactor compart-
ment into the main compartment near the rectifier diode
–– Addition of 2 current LEMs to monitor grid resistor assembly blower mo-
tor current
–– Addition of battery hold–up diode and capacitor to output of battery line
filter
–– Addition of GFR feedback contact burden resistor
–– Wiring modifications for additional fiber optic 24V power supply protec-
tion
–– Revised method for securing doors of cabinet including provisions for a
single hasp padlock on each door

17KG498D2 17KG498D1 Except for the following:

09/04/98 –– DC link filter capacitors changed to 2700 microfarad, thereby reducing
the number of capacitors from 12 to 8
–– Removal of capacitor monitor sensor panel since filter capacitors no
longer have overpressure switches
–– New design VAMs that have low voltage connector output connection
instead of discrete terminal boards
17KG498E1 17KG498D2 Except for the following:
10/06/00 –– GF contactor changed from 17CM53 to 17CM55
–– New contactor compartment air duct design
–– Additional door stiffeners
–– Motor current LEMs changed from AKP2 to AKP7
–– Ambient temperature sensor relocated to inside of contactor compart-
ment
–– Contactor and relay suppression modules changed
–– Power supply changed from 17FH36A1 to 17FH41A1,

17KG526 SERIES

17KG526A1 17KG498D2 Initial design of 320 Ton AC OHV, 3500 GHP drive system main control group,
08/24/99 using vertical phase module arrangement.
17KG526B1 17KG526A1 Except for removal and addition of control devices associated with the new
03/03/00 alternator control system.
17KG526B2 17KG526B1 Except for control group modifications to facilitate greater power cable access
10/11/00 and power contactor access.

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7. MAIN CONTROL GROUP (CONT’D)

MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
17KG526 SERIES – (CONT’D)
17KG526B3 17KG526B2 Except these will be the partially assembled unit use as the starter for field
09/21/05 change out.
17KG526B4 17KG526B3 Except these will be the production units with modified weldments.
09/21/05
17KG526C1 17KG526B2 Except for different inverter phase modules.
02/12/01
17KG526C2 17KG526C1 Except these will be the partially assembled unit use as the starter for field
09/21/05 change out.
17KG526C3 17KG526C2 Except these will be the production units with modified weldments.
09/21/05
17KG526D1 17KG526B4 Except these will be the production units with new weldments.
09/21/05
17KG526E1 17KG526C3 Except these will be the production units with new weldments.
09/21/05

17KG527 SERIES
17KG527A1 Initial design of 150 Ton AC OHV drive system main control group.
03/07/00
17KG527B1 17KG527A1 Except for the following:
09/01/01
–– Removed battery line filter
–– Changed 2K ohm resistors from clad modules to stick resistors
–– Re–arranged grid cable entry locations
–– Bolt–in LEM bracket design
–– Removed CNCR connector
–– Compartment doors raised 0.75 inch
–– Added blower motor commutation capacitors
17KG527C1 17KG527B1 Except with a different weldment design to improve strength of the mounting to
the truck deck.
17KG527C2 17KG527C1 Except that it uses the 17FL375B2 electronics panel.

17KG531 SERIES
17KG531A1 17KG526C1 Initial design of 240 Ton AC OHV drive system main control group.
05/03/2001

17KG535 SERIES
17KG535A1 17KG532A1 Except the six transformer are removed and the components located in the
10/30/2003 lower right section of the rear are moved to the transformer location. The
compartment size will then be reduced from 115 inches to 100 inches and the
depth will be reduced from 58 inches to 55 inches.

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7. MAIN CONTROL GROUP (CONT’D)

MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
17KG535 SERIES – (CONT’D)
17KG535AX1 17KG535A1 Except it will be designed to set on the truck deck eliminating the need for a
07/22/2005 separate support–mounting bracket.
17KG535A2 17KG535A1 Except the addition of the air duct and cable supports.
08/01/2005
17KG535B1 17KG535A Except the addition of an air duct and tap blocks for Komatsu.
07/14/2005

17KG537 SERIES
17KG537A1 17KG535 Except a contactor will be removed and the three 17FM792A2 panels will be
10/29/2004 replaced with one 17FM528A2 panel.

7.1. STANDARD PRODUCTION MAIN CONTROL GROUPS

(All other models are considered obsolete)
Model Application / Comments
17KG498E1 ALL 320 Ton AC OHV Drive Systems
17KG526C1 ALL 320 Ton, 3500 GHP AC OHV Drive Systems
17KG527B1 ALL 150 Ton AC OHV Drive Systems
17KG535B1 ALL 360 Ton AC OHV Drive Systems

8. MAIN ELECTRONICS PANELS

MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
17FL320 SERIES
17FL320A1 Initial propulsion control panel (PCP aka PSC) design for 320 Ton AC OHV
02/18/94 drive systems.
17FL320B1 17FL320A1 Except uses different wired backplane.
09/01/94
17FL320C1 17FL320B1 Except uses different wired backplane.
01/25/95
17FL320C2 17FL320C1 Except uses different wired backplane.
02/27/95
17FL320C3 17FL320C2 Except uses different wired backplane.
04/17/95
17FL320C4 17FL320C3 Except uses different wired backplane.
09/06/95
17FL320C5 17FL320C4 Except uses inverter control cards with covers removed.
03/08/96
17FL320D1 17FL320C5 Except uses new 17FB143D1 analog I/O card design.
07/08/96

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8. MAIN ELECTRONICS PANELS (CONT’D)

MODEL AND SIMILAR TO
DESCRIPTION
DATE MODELS
17FL320 SERIES – (CONT’D)
17FL320D2 17FL320D1 Except the use of a cardless panel.
03/06/98
17FL320E1 17FL320D1 Except uses TMC–style inverter control cards (17FB172) instead of IMC–style
09/04/98 inverter control cards (17FB134/138) and uses different wired backplane.
17FL320F1 17FL320E1 Except uses 17FB143D2 instead of 17FB143D1 analog I/O card design.
01/19/00
17FL320H1 17FL320F1 Except the 17FB127A1 power supply card is removed.
09/07/00

17FL349 SERIES
17FL349A1 Initial truck control interface panel (TCI) design for 320 Ton AC OHV drive
10/17/95 systems.
17FL349A2 17FL349A1 Except uses different wired backplane.
01/15/96
17FL349A3 17FL349A2 Except backplane is clad instead of wire–wrapped.
10/24/97

17FL373 SERIES
17FL373A1 17FL349A2 Except power supply card removed and uses different wired backplane.
09/15/98

17FL375 SERIES
17FL375A1 Initial propulsion system electronic integrated control panel design for 150 Ton
05/27/99 AC OHV drive systems, including CPUs for propulsion system control (PSC),
truck control interface (TCI) and traction motor controllers (TMCs).
17FL375B1 17FL375A1 Except power supply card 17FB127 removed and analog I/O card changed
06/01/00 from 17FB143 to 17FB173.
17FL375B2 17FL375B1 Except change the 17FB144 and 17FB147 CPU cards with 17FB174 CPU
05/05/05 cards. Change the 17FB172 inverter control cards with 17FB179 inverter
control cards and add an Invertex trademark decal to front panel cover

17FL386 SERIES
17FL386A1 17FL375B1 Except another Fiber Optic card will be added, this is a PROTOTYPE.
03/13/2002
17FL386B1 17FL386A1 Except a new backplane will be installed.
07/25/2003

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8.1. STANDARD PRODUCTION MAIN ELECTRONICS PANELS

(All other models are considered obsolete)
Model Comments
17FL320H1 Propulsion control panel (PCP) for 320 Ton AC OHV drive sys-
tems containing propulsion system controller (PSC) and inverter
controllers (TMCs/IMCs).
17FL373A1 Truck control interface panel (TCI) for 320 Ton AC OHV drive sys-
tems.
17FL375B1 Integrated control panel for 150 Ton AC OHV and 320 Ton/3500
GHP drive systems containing propulsion system controller
(PSC), truck control interface (TCI) and inverter controllers
(TMCs).

9. SOFTWARE RELEASES
RELEASE
VERSION DESCRIPTION*
DATE
Propulsion System Controller (PSC) and Truck Control Interface (TCI)

12 Sept. 1997 Initial general release for all trucks.

13 Oct. 1998 Oil sands application incorporated.

14 June 1998 High altitude operation incorporated.

15 N/A Field test version only, not released.

16 Oct. 1998 Reliability improvements including grid blower monitoring.

17.02a Aug. 1999 Reliability improvements and product enhancements.

17.03b Oct. 1999 Optional upgrade for PSC software only, which reduces RP contactor cycles.

17.03b Oct. 1999 Mandatory upgrade to TCI software only for sites using Engine Cranking
Protection Option.

18 May 2001 Initial production release to 150 Ton AC OHV drive systems.

Upgrade for 320 Ton AC OHV drive system that were previously updated to
version 17 addressing reliability improvements and product enhancements.

19 July 2002 Reliability Improvements and Product Enhancements. First software package
compatible with the windows operating system.

20 Sept. 2003 Production Release for 17KG526Cx, 17KG531 and 17KG532 drive systems.

21 Dec. 2005 Production Release for Dual IGBT based systems, 17KG535 and 17KG537.

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9. SOFTWARE RELEASES (CONT’D)

RELEASE
VERSION DESCRIPTION*
DATE
wPTU Toolbox*

1.0 July 2002 Includes AC Version 19

2.01 Sept. 2003 Includes AC Version 20 and AC PocketPTU version 1.0

3.01 Dec. 2005 Includes AC Version 21 and AC PocketPTU version 2.0

PocketPTU*

1.0 Sept. 2003 Includes AC Version 20

2.01 Dec. 2005 Includes AC Version 21

* NOTE: Refer to Software Modification Instructions (SMIs) for further details.

9.1. STANDARD PRODUCTION SOFTWARE VERSIONS*

(All other models are considered obsolete)
Version Comments

PSC

21.00b Latest version

20.02a V20 – Release

TCI

21.00b Latest version

20.02a V20 – Release

AC PocketPTU

2.01 Latest version

wPTU Toolbox (Release 3.0)

Software Name Version Comments

AC PTU 21.00 Latest version

AC Mine and OEM Configuration Utility 21.00 Latest version

OHV Download Utility 3.01 Latest version

OHV Data–logger Utility Sept. 2002 Latest version

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9.1. STANDARD PRODUCTION SOFTWARE VERSIONS* (CONT’D)

(All other models are considered obsolete)
Inverters

Inverters CPU Card Version Comments

17FB138 01.xx.24.10 Latest version

17FB172 05.xx.24.10 Latest version

17FB179 06.xx.24.10 Latest version

NOTE: ALL trucks should be running with Version 20 Software or higher.

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Transportation
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Erie, Pennsylvania 16531
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