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ESC Operation Mode

  1. STEP 1

    The ESC analyzes the intention of the driver.

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  2. STEP 2

    It analyzes the movement of the ESC vehicle.

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  3. STEP 3

    The HECU calculates the required strategy, then actuates the appropriate valves and sets torque control requests via CAN to maintain vehicle stability.



  1. ESC Non-operation-Normal braking.
      Inlet valve (IV) Outlet valve (OV) Traction Control Valve (TCV) High pressure switch valve (HSV) Return pump
    Normal braking Open Close Open Close OFF
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    NOTE: IV: Inlet Valve
    OV: Outlet Valve
    RL: Rear left wheel
    FR: Front right wheel
    FL: Front left wheel
    RR: Rear right wheel
    RP: Return pump
    TCV: Traction Control Valve
    HSV: High pressure Switch Valve
  2. ESC Increase Mode
      Inlet valve (IV) Outlet valve (OV) Traction Control Valve (TCV) High pressure switch valve (HSV) Return pump
    Normal braking Open Close Close (Partial) Open ON (Motor speed control)
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    NOTE: IV: Inlet Valve
    OV: Outlet Valve
    RL: Rear left wheel
    FR: Front right wheel
    FL: Front left wheel
    RR: Rear right wheel
    RP: Return pump
    TCV: Traction Control Valve
    HSV: High pressure Switch Valve
  3. ESC Hold Mode (FR is only controlled.)
      Inlet valve (IV) Outlet valve (OV) Traction Control Valve (TCV) High pressure switch valve (HSV) Return pump
    Normal braking Close Close Close (Partial) Open OFF
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    NOTE: IV: Inlet Valve
    OV: Outlet Valve
    RL: Rear left wheel
    FR: Front right wheel
    FL: Front left wheel
    RR: Rear right wheel
    RP: Return pump
    TCV: Traction Control Valve
    HSV: High pressure Switch Valve
  4. ESC Decrease Mode (FR is only controlled)
      Inlet valve (IV) Outlet valve (OV) Traction Control Valve (TCV) High pressure switch valve (HSV) Return pump
    Normal braking Close Open Close (Partial) Open ON (Motor speed low control)
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    NOTE: IV: Inlet Valve
    OV: Outlet Valve
    RL: Rear left wheel
    FR: Front right wheel
    FL: Front left wheel
    RR: Rear right wheel
    RP: Return pump
    TCV: Traction Control Valve
    HSV: High pressure Switch Valve
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