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Diagnosis instructions

Initial operation

The startup routine allows the system to "learn" the parameters and the "zero points" (home positions) of all sensors. Commissioning is divided into 5 phases and it takes around 25 seconds.

  1. Check of direction valve
  2. Low pressure test
  3. Front axle high pressure test
  4. Rear axle high pressure test
  5. Check pressure control valve