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Glossary
This is the user manual for the 2.4kW Fuel Cell Power Module (FCPM)
designed and manufactured by Intelligent Energy.
Users of this product must follow the instructions and warnings laid out in
this user manual at all times and must be aware of the hazards present when
using high pressure flammable gas products and high voltage electronics.
This User Manual is intended as a general guidance only and does not purport
to address the specific situations that could potentially arise from the use of
fuel cell systems and their usage in connection with UAVs. The recipient is
responsible for ensuring that all personnel have read and understood this
User Manual before being allowed to handle, operate, install and store any
equipment supplied by Intelligent Energy.
The recipient must ensure that any personnel responsible for handling
hydrogen cylinders and operating UAVs are suitably trained and certified in
compliance with any applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
and good industry practice. The recipient is responsible for complying with
any relevant health and safety policies and procedures that may apply to
the operation of UAVs and use and storage of hydrogen on any sites.
Intelligent Energy warrants to the recipient and it will repair and replace any
defective equipment resulting from the authorised use of the equipment
provided. Notwithstanding the above, Intelligent Energy, to the fullest extent
permitted by law, accepts no liability (including liability in respect of any error
or defects in the fuel cell system and UAVs) for any damage caused as a result
of recipient’s unauthorised use of the equipment provided. The recipient
acknowledges that the manner in which the equipment is stored, used or
operated is not under the control of Intelligent Energy Limited. Intelligent
Energy has made every effort to ensure that this User Manual is accurate and
disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. You are cautioned that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CE Marking Statement
The CE label shows that the product complies with the basic requirements of
the applicable directives. For the declaration of conformity contact the
manufacturer at [email protected].
Glossary of terms
Term
Definition
Function or
Description
FCPM
Fuel Cell Power
Module
The entire fuel
cell system
SPM (1&2) Stack Power Module There are two SPMs
housing the two fuel
cell stacks and
associated power
electronics
PCM
Power Control
Module
Digital and analogue
HMI ports, micro SD
card and regulator
interface, part of
centre module
BDM
Battery Diagnostic
Module
Not currently used
POM
Power Output
Module
Centrally located
board where battery
connections and
output power
connections are
made. Part of centre
module
UART
Universal
Asynchronous
Receiver/Transmitter
UART’s main purpose
is to transmit and
receive serial data
CAN
Controller Area
Network A & B
Communication
protocol
LW
Light Weight
Light Weight
Regulator
HFLW
High Flow Light
Weight
High Flow Light
Weight Regulator