Purkeys SELECT Setup guide

SELECT™
DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE
INST028-M R3.03
MAXON # 295210-501-M

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CONTENTS
General Information........................................................................2
Select Call-Outs..............................................................................3
Wire Diagram and Legend .............................................................4
Diagnostics.....................................................................................6
Excessive Voltage Drop Diagnostics .......................................6
Static Diagnostics.....................................................................7
Stinger Diagnostics ..................................................................9
Reefer Diagnostics .................................................................12
AUX Diagnostics.....................................................................15
Charging Diagnostics .............................................................19
Testing the DC/DC converter .................................................21
Limited Commercial Warranty Policy ..........................................24

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The Purkeys’ Select™ system allows charging from multiple
sources and improves the charging of liftgate batteries by utilizing
a DC/DC converter to boost the voltage for optimal charging.
The boost in voltage overcomes the normal voltage drop caused
by the extended distance between the liftgate batteries and the
vehicle charging system. Also, in cold temperatures batteries
require increased charging voltages to maintain a high state of
charge. The DC/DC converter in the Select system compensates
for temperature by providing higher charging voltages in cold
weather. The result is well-charged liftgate batteries that will last
longer and have ample power for liftgate operation.
The Select system is automatic and has easy-to-interpret LED
indicators to assure drivers and technicians of proper system
function. The Select Controller increases the time that the DC/
DC converter can charge the liftgate batteries by automatically
choosing the best available source of power (tractor or reefer)
and by monitoring the source power and “extending” the liftgate
battery charge time to take full advantage of the available power,
without compromising the source batteries’ ability to crank the
engine.
The Select system provides opportunity charging for liftgate
batteries that is essential in low mileage, high frequency liftgate
operation applications. The LED indicators clearly show the
status of the source as well as the status of the liftgate batteries.
A quick glance at the Select Controller assures the driver that
the liftgate batteries are ready to go, or alerts the driver that the
batteries need maintenance.
GENERAL INFORMATION

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SELECT CALL-OUTS

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WIRE DIAGRAM AND LEGEND
A. Liftgate Battery Box
B. Liftgate Battery Pack
C. P1020-K Liftgate Charging
System Plate Assembly
D. 30 Amp Circuit Breaker
E. DC/DC Converter
F. DC/DC Converter Output Stud
G. DC/DC Converter Input Stud (+)
H. DC/DC Converter Input Stud (-)
I. 2 Amp Inline Fuse from Liftgate Batteries
J. Select Controller
K. Input Source (Stinger, 7-Way, Straight
Truck Battery Pack, or Reefer Unit)

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WIRE
COLOR
WIRE
GAUGE CONNECT FROM CONNECT TO
Blue 10 Power In
Input Source (+)
(stinger, 7-way, straight
truck battery pack, or
reefer unit)
White 10 Ground Input Source (-)
White 8 Ground Liftgate
Battery (-) Fused
DC/DC Converter Input
Stud (-)
Yellow 16 DC/DC Converter
Ignition
DC/DC Converter Ignition
Stud
Black 8
Select Controller
Power Out to
DC/DC converter
DC/DC Converter Input (+)
Orange 14
Trailer Battery
Sense (Controller
Power)
Positive Liftgate Battery
(+)

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If there is excessive voltage drop between the source battery
and the Select Controller, both Source and Lift Battery LEDs will
briefly turn green, indicating that the Select is trying to charge the
batteries. Then both LEDs will toggle orange for a few seconds.
This cycle then repeats (this could happen on any input source;
see Figure 1 for examples showing this issue on the 7-way aux
input).
The circuit needs to be tested while under load to determine what
is causing the excessive voltage drop. See the Stinger, Reefer,
and Aux Diagnostics sections for details on diagnosing excessive
voltage drop issues.
DIAGNOSTICS
EXCESSIVE VOLTAGE DROP DIAGNOSTICS
SERVICE TIP - Purkeys offers the Liftgate Double Check
tool, which can simplify the diagnosis of liftgate charging
system problems caused by excessive voltage drop. For
more information on the tool, please call 1-800-219-1269 or
visit our website at www.purkeys.net.
Figure 1: LEDs briefly turn green, toggle orange, then repeat

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STATIC DIAGNOSTICS
Not connected to a charging source or not charging (at rest) (see
Figure 2 for location of Liftgate Battery LED; see Figure 3 for
LED status reference, located on right side of Select Controller).
Figure 2 Figure 3
LED STATUS CONDITION ACTION NEEDED REFERENCE
Slow
Flashing
Green
Liftgate batteries
in good state of
charge (more than
12.4 volts).
None.
Slow
Flashing
Orange
Liftgate batteries in
low state of charge
(voltage between
9.0 and 12.4 volts).
Charge and test
batteries.
Rapid
Flashing
Orange
Open ground fuse.
Repair circuit
and/or replace
fuse.
Ref #1
No LED
Open circuit
between liftgate
battery positive and
Select Controller
or disconnected
ground in liftgate
battery box.
Repair circuit,
reset circuit
breaker, or
replace fuse.
Ref #2

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REFERENCE #2
No LED: Open circuit between liftgate battery positive or liftgate
battery ground and the Select Controller. Follow the steps below
to diagnose the No LED Status (see Figure 5).
Figure 5
Step 1: Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage between the
DC/DC converter side of the circuit breaker and the negative
post on the liftgate battery (see V1 in Figure 5). If the reading is
less than 12.0 V, charge or replace the batteries. If the battery
reading is higher than 12.0 V, move to step 2.
REFERENCE #1
Rapid Flashing Orange LED:
Repair ground circuit and/or
replace ground fuse (see
Figure 4 for ground fuse
location).
Figure 4

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Step 2: Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage between the
positive and negative studs on the plate inside the battery box
(see V2 in Figure 5). If there is no voltage reading, the issue is
either the circuit breaker or the wire from one of these studs to
the circuit breaker. Replace the circuit breaker or repair/replace
the wire. If there is battery voltage, move to step 3.
Step 3: Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage between the
ground stud from the 7-way/reefer and the liftgate battery
positive stud inside the Select Controller (see V3 in Figure 5).
Liftgate battery voltage should read 12.0 or higher. If not, check
the 2-amp fuse and replace if necessary. If there is still no
voltage reading, repair or replace the wires between the battery
box and the Select Controller. Once these steps are completed,
if there are still no LEDs, call customer service as the Select
Controller may not be functioning properly.
STINGER DIAGNOSTICS
Unplug the 7-way, turn off the reefer, plug in the stinger, and
start the tractor (see Figure 6 for location of Stinger LED; see
Figure 7 for LED status reference, located on right side of Select
Controller).
Figure 6 Figure 7

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REFERENCE #3
Rapid Flashing Orange LED:
Blown Fuse on the stinger
circuit. Replace the fuse
(see Figure 8 for stinger fuse
location).
Figure 8
LED STATUS CONDITION ACTION NEEDED REFERENCE
Solid Green
Charging with
stinger as
source.
Verify that liftgate
battery is charging
(see Charging
Diagnostics section
on page 19).
Slow
Flashing
Orange
Input voltage
from the stinger
cord has dropped
to less than 12.4
volts.
Determine cause
for low voltage
condition and
repair.
Ref #4
Slow
Flashing
Green
Input voltage
from stinger cord
is between 12.4
and 13.8 volts.
Determine cause
for low voltage
condition and
repair.
Ref #4
Rapid
Flashing
Orange
Blown fuse on
the stinger circuit.
Repair the circuit
and then replace
the fuse.
Ref #3
No LED No voltage from
the stinger cord.
Determine where
the problem exists
and repair or
replace the circuit.
Ref #4
Green, then
Toggling
Orange and
Repeating
Excessive
voltage drop.
Replace or repair
the source power
and ground wire
harness.
Ref #5

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REFERENCE #4
Input voltage has not reached 13.8 volt turn-on threshold. Follow
the steps below to diagnose.
Step 1: With the stinger cord still plugged in, and the tractor
running, use a voltmeter to measure the voltage between the
dual pole positive stud and the dual pole negative stud inside
the Select Controller (see V1 in Figure 9). It should read 13.2
volts or greater. If yes, and the light still is not solid green, call
customer service, as the Select Controller or Control Module
may be defective. If no, proceed to step 2.
Step 2: With the stinger cord still plugged in, and the tractor
running, use a voltmeter to measure the voltage between the
positive and negative poles in the stinger receptacle (see V2
in Figure 9). It should read 13.8 volts or greater. If yes, repair
or replace the wiring between the stinger and the Select
Controller. If no, measure the voltage at the truck battery. If the
reading is greater than 13.8 volts, the issue is the wire from the
stinger to the truck. If the reading is less than 13.8 volts, the
issue is the charging system of the truck; allow the battery to
charge or repair the charging system on the truck.
REFERENCE #5
Step 1: Check wires and connections from dual/single pole nose
box to Select Controller, making sure wires are undamaged
and connections are clean and tight.
Step 2: Disconnect the stinger cord, apply a load of about 25
amps, and measure the voltage. Voltage must remain above
10.5 volts. If not, test the stinger cord and the wiring in the
truck (wires from truck battery to dual/single pole connection on
truck).
Excessive Voltage Drop:

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SERVICE TIP - Purkeys offers the Liftgate Double Check
tool, which can simplify the diagnosis of liftgate charging
system problems caused by excessive voltage drop. For
more information on the tool, please call 1-800-219-1269 or visit
our website at www.purkeys.net.
Figure 9
REEFER DIAGNOSTICS
Start the reefer unit and unplug the stinger and 7-way cord (see
Figure 10 for location of Reefer LED; see Figure 11 for LED
status reference, located on right side of Select Controller).
Figure 10 Figure 11

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LED STATUS CONDITION ACTION NEEDED REFERENCE
Solid Green
Charging
with reefer as
source.
Verify that liftgate
battery is charging
(see Charging
Diagnostics section
on page 19).
Slow
Flashing
Orange
Input voltage
from the reefer
cord has
dropped to less
than 12.4 volts.
Determine cause
for low voltage
condition and repair.
Ref #7
Slow
Flashing
Green
Input voltage
from reefer is
between 12.4
and 13.8 volts.
Determine cause
for low voltage
condition and repair.
Ref #7
Rapid
Flashing
Orange
Blown fuse
on the reefer
circuit.
Repair the circuit
and replace the
fuse.
Ref #6
No LED
No voltage
from the reefer
connection.
Determine where
the problem exists
and repair or replace
the circuit.
Ref #7
Green, then
Toggling
Orange and
Repeating
Excessive
voltage drop.
Replace or repair
the source power
and ground wire
harness.
Ref #8

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REFERENCE #7
Input voltage has not reached 13.8 volt turn-on threshold. Follow
the steps below to diagnose.
Step 1: With the reefer running and the stinger and 7-way cord
unplugged, use a voltmeter to measure the voltage between
the reefer ground stud and the reefer positive stud inside the
Select Controller (see V1 in Figure 13). It should read 13.8
volts or greater. If yes, and the light still is not solid green, call
customer service as the Select Controller or Control Module
may be defective. If no, proceed to step 2.
Step 2: With the reefer running and the stinger and 7-way cord
unplugged, use a voltmeter to measure the voltage between
the reefer engine block ground stud and the reefer starter
positive stud (see V2 in Figure 13). It should read 13.8 volts or
greater. If yes, repair or replace the wiring between the reefer
unit and the Select Controller. If no, check the reefer alternator
and the wiring between the reefer alternator and the reefer
starter. Repair or replace.
REFERENCE #8
Excessive Voltage Drop: Check wires and connections from
reefer to Select Controller, making sure wires are undamaged
and connections are clean and tight. Wires, connections, and
reefer charging system must be able to supply at least 10.5 volts
with a load of 20 amps.
REFERENCE #6
Rapid Flashing Orange LED:
Blown fuse on the reefer
circuit. Replace the fuse (see
Figure 12 for reefer fuse
location).
Figure 12

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Figure 13
AUX DIAGNOSTICS
Start the tractor and unplug the stinger cord. Turn the reefer unit
off (see Figure 14 for location of Aux LED; see Figure 15 for LED
status reference, located on right side of Select Controller).
Figure 14 Figure 15

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REFERENCE #9
Rapid Flashing Orange LED:
Blown fuse on the AUX of
7-way circuit. Replace the
fuse (see Figure 16 for AUX
fuse location).
Figure 16
LED STATUS CONDITION ACTION NEEDED REFERENCE
Solid Green Charging with
AUX as source.
Verify that liftgate
battery is charging
(see Charging
Diagnostics section
on page 19).
Slow
Flashing
Orange
Input voltage
from the AUX of
the 7-way has
dropped to less
than 12.4 volts.
Determine cause
for low voltage
condition and
repair.
Ref #10
Slow
Flashing
Green
Input voltage
from AUX
of 7-way is
between 12.4
and 13.8 volts.
Determine cause
for low voltage
condition and
repair.
Ref #10
Rapid
Flashing
Orange
Blown fuse on
the AUX circuit.
Repair the circuit
and replace the
fuse.
Ref #9
No LED
No voltage
from the AUX
of the 7-way
connection.
Determine where
the problem exists
and repair or
replace the circuit.
Ref #10
Green, then
Toggling
Orange and
Repeating
Excessive
voltage drop.
Replace or repair
the source power
and ground wire
harness.
Ref #11

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REFERENCE #10
Input voltage has not reached 13.8 volt turn-on threshold. Follow
the steps below to diagnose.
Step 1: With the reefer unit off and the stinger unplugged, plug
in the 7-way cord. Start the tractor and let the engine run. Use
a voltmeter to measure the voltage between the AUX ground
stud and the AUX positive stud inside the Select Controller (see
V1 in Figure 18). It should read 13.8 volts or greater. If yes,
and the light still is not solid green, call customer service, as
the Select Controller or Control Module may be defective. If no,
proceed to step 2.
Step 2: With the reefer unit off and the stinger cord unplugged,
plug in the 7-way cord. Start the tractor and let the engine run.
Use a voltmeter to measure the voltage between the AUX
center pin and the top ground pin on the 7-way receptacle on
the trailer (see V2 in Figure 18). It should read 13.8 volts or
greater. If yes, repair or replace the wiring between the 7-way
receptacle on the trailer and the Select Controller (check the
wiring, connections, and fuses, if existing, in the 7-way nose
box). If no, measure the voltage at the truck battery. If the
reading is greater than 13.8 volts, the issue is in the wiring from
the 7-way to the truck. If the reading is less than 13.8 volts, the
issue is the charging system of the truck; allow the battery to
charge or repair the charging system on the truck.
REFERENCE #11
Excessive Voltage Drop:
Step 1: Check wires and connections from 7-way nose box
to Select Controller, making sure wires are undamaged and
connections are clean and tight.

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7-way Nose Box Tips:
• Inspect circuits inside the 7-way box for excessive electrical
resistance caused by overheating, corrosion, loose/poor
connections, or undersized wiring.
• Check to see if the 7-way nose box is equipped with circuit
breakers (see Figure 17), as the problem may be a failing
circuit breaker. Either replace circuit breaker with a new part
or connect the blue wire from the Select Controller to the
unprotected side of the circuit breaker. Circuit protection is
provided by the 30 amp fuse inside the Select Controller.
• Ensure the 7-way or stinger cord has a tight fit and has good
electrical contact at the tractor and trailer receptacles.
Figure 17: 7-Way Nose Box
SERVICE TIP - Purkeys offers the Liftgate Double Check
tool, which can simplify the diagnosis of liftgate charging
system problems caused by excessive voltage drop. For
more information on the tool, please call 1-800-219-1269 or
visit our website at www.purkeys.net.
Step 2: Disconnect the 7-way cord, apply a load of about 25
amps between the AUX and ground pins, and measure the
voltage. Voltage must remain above 10.5 volts. If not, test the
7-way cord and the wiring in the truck (wires from truck battery
to 7-way connection on truck).