Elife UNIDRIVE M series, Reference Manual

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Installation and Wiring
2.1 Mounting UNIDRIVE on-board
The UNIDRIVE can be mounted in any orientation, but you must choose a location
in order to keep the controller clean and dry , aways from sunlight, water and ice.
When you mount the UNIDRIVE on-board you should ensure an effective heat
dissipation between the UNIDRIVE and the vehicle surface.
UNIDRIVE has a LED light on the front of the device that visually explains what
the driver is doing (see Section 4.1), if you want it to be visible you should take
this into consideration before choosing the location where your UNIDRIVE will be
mounted.
Warning
In order to ensure the proper functioning of the UNIDRIVE you must keep the
controller clean and dry and ensure an effective heat exchange between the
UNIDRIVE and the vehicle surface.
UNIDRIVE M Series is available in two configuration: in Electrical Box Version
(Figure 1.1a) or with factory-installed Cooling Fan (Figure 1.1b).
UNIDRIVE with Cooling Fan
If your UNIDRIVE has a factory-installed cooling fan, you just make sure that the
installation location chosen guarantees a sufficient air flow to the cooler.
UNIDRIVE in Electrical Box Version
Otherwise, if you have chosen UNIDRIVE in
Electrical Box Version
, you must ensure
that the installation on board guaranteeing an adequate heat exchange between the
UNIDRIVE and the vehicle surface. In Figure 2.1 is shown a suggested installation
method in order to ensure an effective heat dissipation between the UNIDRIVE and
the vehicle board.
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