For each task the teams had to make sure the machine was safe before troubleshooting to identify the fault. The product specialists looked for a consistent and structured diagnostic approach.
The eight challenges were as follows: 1. EC140E: Electrical fault – the engine won’t start. 2. L120H: Brake charging fault. 3. A30G: EATS fault (Exhaust After Treatment System). 4. EC50D: Hydraulic pump fault.
5. DD25: Drive fault – the charge pump was disabled which brings the park brake on.
6. EC220DL: Electrical fault – communication between control units.
7. Classroom (Electric/Hydraulic): Teams had to build electrical and hydraulic circuits from components offered to them and with basic instructions on what the circuits had to do.
8. EW160D: Travel fault – machine wouldn’t travel in reverse. Chris Walker, a member of the winning team last year from
Warrington adds: “There is such a buzz about the Masters – I got so much out of it and I learned things which I now use in my day-to-day work. It was fascinating to mix with people doing the same job from other regions of the world, hugely enjoyable and it was also the most intense thing I’ve ever done.” The winning team this year was Duxford with Newcastle in second place and Immingham in third. Mark continues; “All teams performed exceptionally well. Out of a possible 450 points there was only a 20 point difference between the first and last place team.” The Duxford team consisting of Andy Jarrald, Henry Carter,
Richard Roper and headed by Team Leader Matt Needham will now travel to Eskilstuna 7–11 March 2016 to take part in the Hub North Regional finals. The top three teams from this round will then compete in the Region EMEA final in Konz on 30 April – 3 May 2016. The top two teams from this round will then go through to the Masters Global Final in the autumn of 2016 at a location yet to be announced.
62 THE VOICE MAGAZINE No26 2016
The Duxford team hoping to win the trophy this year: Richard Roper, Andy Jarrald and Henry Carter
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