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Chassis ID Path
AA 302224 56/Description, Design and function//Air supply, system description
Model Identity
FM (4) 158942845
Publish date ID/Operation
10/27/2021
Air supply, system description
General information
Air system description
Air system overview
Pneumatic interfaces and manifolds overview
Cab interface, (CAB)
Engine interface, manifold (Engine)
Main frame interface, manifold (Balder)
Auxiliary interface, manifold (AUX)
Solenoid valve, overview
Crew cab, chassis installation
Pneumatic symbols
Related information
General information
Air system description
The systems that require compressed air are supplied by the compressor, which is managed by the
APM (Air Production Modulator) . It is the APM that dries, controls and distribute the air to the
different circuits.
Compressor
The compressor is dimensioned to meet the air requirements of the vehicle. The compressor is
driven by the engine's timing gears. The compressor's function can be divided into two phases -
charging phase and pressure relief phase.
● When the predefined air pressure level is reached, the relief valve opens and the compressor
stops charging (relief phase)
● When the air pressure drops below the predefined air pressure level, the air drier relief valve
closes and the compressor charges again (charging phase).
Air cooling
The compressed air is at high temperature and is therefore fed through a cooling circuit before
reaching the air drier. For optimal desiccant cartridge drying performance and service life of its
integrated components, the temperature of the air supplied to the APM must be limited. The APM
requests cooling from the engine cooling fan to achieve this.
Air drier
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The APM contains an air drier with a ring filter, which filters oil and carbon particles, and a desiccant
cartridge, which removes moisture from the compressed air by means of absorption. To prevent
freezing and internal corrosion, the air drier ensures that the air that enters the vehicle's pneumatic
system is dry.
Regeneration
Regeneration drains any fluid from the air drier and is done to keep the desiccant cartridge in the
filter dry. This is done by recirculating a certain amount of dried air back from the air tanks at each
compressor cut-off. The APM controls the amount of recirculated air required to keep the filter dry by
monitoring the pumped air volume (charging interval). When air consumption is high, regeneration
sequences can be short, but to compensate for this the number of regeneration cycles are increased.
Priority
The air supply for brake operation and air suspension is always sufficient, but the priority changes
with the pressure:
● Charging has the highest priority at low pressure
● Regeneration has the highest priority when the pressure exceeds a predefined value.
Air system overview
Note
Depending on the application, the air system components differ in design.
The numbers in the illustration refer to the actual ports on the component or interface.
From the engine air filter, cleaned air is feed into the compressor. Some installations can have a
noise resonator (N-r) mounted on the compressor, for noise reduction.
The compressed air is cooled in a pipe (C-p) that is either mounted separately, or is integrated in the
cooling fan ring.
The cooled air is directed to the buffer tank (B-t) and thereafter into the APM port 11. It is the APM
that dries, controls and distribute the air to the different circuits.
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The compressor engagement and disengagement is controlled by air from the APM, trough several
interfaces.
From the APM port 27 → via the (Balder--B) manifold → trough the (Engine–F→E) manifold → to the
compressor port 4.
Besides the APM, the air systems have following main interfaces:
● The auxiliary interface (Auxiliary), is mounted near the APM.
● The frame interface (Balder), is mounted outside frame near the compressor.
● The engine interface (Engine), is mounted on frame near the alternator.
● The cab interface (CAB), is mounted on the firewall.
Pneumatic interfaces and manifolds overview
Cab interface, (CAB)
Note
The cab is supply with air from the auxiliary interface (AUX) trough several interfaces.
From the port (AUX–B) → via the (Balder–A) manifold → trough the (Engine–A→B) manifold →
to the port (CAB–A).
Depending on the type of vehicle, the pneumatic pass trough (PPT) design differ.
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Note
Type (1), has four ports (with brass plugs and fittings).
Type (2), has two ports (with plastic plugs and fittings).
Port Size Colour Description
8
Cab supply, the colour shifts to (BN) after the split/union.
A Millimetre (GR)
The air tube is connected to port (Engine–B).
[mm]
6
B Millimetre (GR/R) Air horn roof supply (HORN–R2S).
[mm]
4
C Millimetre (GR/GN) Gearbox range control, manual gearbox
[mm]
4
D Millimetre (GR/W) Gearbox split control, manual gearbox
[mm]
Engine interface, manifold (Engine)
Note
The cab is supply with air from the auxiliary interface (AUX) trough several interfaces.
From the port (AUX–B) → via the (Balder–A) manifold → trough the (Engine–A→B) manifold →
to the port (CAB–A).
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The engine manifold is mounted on the frame, near the alternator.
Port Size Colour Description
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A Millimetre (BN) Cab and engine supply, connected to port (Balder–A).
[mm]
8 (BN → GR) Cab supply, the colour shifts to (GR) after the split/union.
B Millimetre (BN → VO) Cab suspension, the colour shifts to (VO) after the split/union.
[mm] (GR) Cab supply, directly connected to port (CAB–A).
6
(BN) Air horn bumper supply (HORN–FS1).
B Millimetre
(BN → GR/R) Air horn roof supply (HORN–FS2).
[mm]
8
D Millimetre (P/GN) Engine supply
[mm]
6
E Millimetre (W/Y) Compressor control
[mm]
6
F Millimetre (W/Y) Compressor control connected to port (Balder–B).
[mm]
Main frame interface, manifold (Balder)
Note
The cab is supply with air from the auxiliary interface (AUX) trough several interfaces.
From the port (AUX–B) → via the → (Balder–A) manifold → trough the (Engine–A→B) manifold
→ to the port (CAB–A).
The (U2) and (U3) unions are used for the front brake circuit.
The (J) and (K) ports are used for the rear brake circuit.
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The frame manifold (Balder) is mounted outside the frame close to the compressor.
Port/Union Size Colour Description
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A Millimetre (BN/GR) Cab and engine supply, connected to auxiliary port (AUX–B).
[mm]
6
B Millimetre (W/Y) Compressor control.
[mm]
12
D/F Millimetre (GN/W) Parking circuit supply (AUX–PARK).
[mm]
8
J Millimetre (BL/Y) Rear brake circuit control, from the foot brake valve.
[mm]
8
K Millimetre (BL) Rear brake circuit supply, to the foot brake valve.
[mm]
8
U1 Millimetre (VO/OR) Front suspension supply (FSS–AIR, FAA10).
[mm]
8
U2 Millimetre (OR) Front brake circuit supply, to the foot brake valve.
[mm]
12
U3 Millimetre (OR) Front brake circuit supply, to the modulator or the relay valve.
[mm]
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Following unions are used, when the vehicle has two front axles (FAA20/FAA21).
Union Size Colour Description
12
(VO/GR) RHS air bellow second axle (FSS–AIR, FAA20).
D/F Millimetre
(VO/R) LHS air bellow second axle (FSS–AIR, FAA20).
[mm]
12
U3 Millimetre (VO/OR) Front air suspension supply (FSS-AIR, FAA20).
[mm]
8 Front brake circuit control, from the foot brake valve.
U4 Millimetre (OR/Y) To the trailer brake valve and the modulator/relay valve
[mm] (FAA20/FAA21).
Auxiliary interface, manifold (AUX)
Note
The auxiliary manifold is mounted next to the APM.
Depending on the type of vehicle, the pneumatic manifold design and position differ.
The auxiliary manifold can be either a plastic manifold (7 ports) or an aluminium block (6 ports).
Port Size Colour Description
12
A Millimetre (BN) Auxiliary supply, connected to APM port (26)
[mm]
12
B Millimetre (BN/GR) Cab and engine supply
[mm]
8
C Millimetre (P) Solenoid valves supply
[mm]
12
D Millimetre (P) Retarder supply
[mm]
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8
E (BN/P) SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system, pump unit supply
Millimetre
[mm]
6
F Millimetre (BN/GN) 5:th wheel supply
[mm]
6
G Millimetre (VO) Cab rear suspension supply (RCABS-A)
[mm]
On vehicles with a "crew cab" installation, port (F) and port (G) supplies air to the foot step unfolding
mechanism.
Port Size Colour Description
8
F Millimetre (BN/GN) Footstep crew cab (LHS)
[mm]
8
G Millimetre (BN/GN) Footstep crew cab (RHS)
[mm]
Solenoid valve, overview
Note
Depending on the type of vehicle, the auxiliary manifold position may differ.
The auxiliary manifold can be either an aluminium block (6 ports) or a plastic manifold (7
ports).
The solenoid valves are supplied from auxiliary manifold port (C), size 8 mm colour (P).
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The solenoid valves have following priority and colour marking.
Priority Name Colour Description
1 Y02 (P/VO) Differential lock rear wheel
2 Y03 (P/OR) Differential lock rear axle
3 Y18A (P/W) PTO1 (power take off 1)
4 Y18B (P/Y) PTO2 (power take off 2) or hydraulic pump clutch
5 Y08 (P/BL) Differential lock transfer box
6 Y09 (P/R) Differential lock front axle
7 Y167 (BN/GN) Swap body container lock
7 Y102 (BN/GN) 5:th wheel slide
Crew cab, chassis installation
Note
This information is valid for crew cab, second generation. First generation has a different type
of foot step installation.
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Rear cab suspension
Note
Higher air pressure is required for the rear cab suspension, on a "crew cab" vehicle.
Air is taken from port (25), which supplies air, to both the rear cab suspension and the chassis
suspension.
Foldable foot step
Auxiliary manifold, port (F) and port (G) supplies air to the foot step unfolding mechanism.
The air pressure is reduced in valve (V1) from 8.5 bar to 2.5 bar.
The solenoid valve (V2), controls the toggling between folded and unfolded foot step.
The backflow check valves (V3a, V3b) help stabilizing the function.
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The solenoid valves get their ground and power supply, from a fuse and relay centre inside the cab.
The instep lamps at the foot steps are connected on the same wires.
Pneumatic symbols
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Related information
For more information on the electrical architecture, refer to:
Wiring diagram
➠ Vehicle electronics overview, system description
Related functions
➠ EBS, function description
➠ Parking brake, function description
Related systems
➠ Electronically controlled suspension (ECS), system description
➠ Electronic braking system (EBS), system description
➠ ABS, system description
➠ Service braking, system description
➠ Air system filling and brake test nipples, system description
Related components
➠ APM, component description
➠ Compressor, component description
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