Parker EME
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192-300300N1 GVI Frames C, D & E 2019-9
1. Introduction
1.1
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1.1.1. Definitions
In this documentation the product Global Vehicle Inverter is referred to as “The motor controller” or GVI
which means GVI frames C, D and E.
GVI is a family of motor controllers for use in systems with 24-80 DC (nominal) supply and power levels from
5 to 68 kVA. The GVI is suitable for most electric vehicle applications. All motor controller models are
available with vehicle control input/output (I/O) in addition to standard CAN bus communication.
1.1.2. Terms and abbreviations
GVI
AC mobile inverter
Application
A customer specific use of Parker hardware and software
CAN
Controller Area Network
ESD
Electrostatic discharge
LED
Light Emitting Diode
MCU
Micro Computer Unit
OEM
Original equipment manufacturer
PTC
Positive temperature coefficient
PWM
Pulse width modulation
RMA
Return of Material Authorization
1.1.3. This revision
This revision replaces all previous revisions of this document. Parker has made every effort to ensure that
this document is complete and accurate at the time of printing. In accordance with our policy of continuous
product improvement, all data in this document is subject to change or correction without prior notice.
1.1.4. Scope
This product manual presents instructions, guidelines, diagrams and other information relevant to integration,
installation and maintenance of the motor controller in an electrically powered vehicle utilizing the CAN Bus
and CANopen protocol for communications and control.
1.1.4.1
Document structure
This document is structured with two main target groups in mind:
Chapter 10 is intended for installation and maintenance personnel and contain step-by-step instructions for
installation and maintenance of the inverter using Parker’s recommendations. These instructions must be
complemented and revised for use in equipment-specific manuals.
The other chapters in this document are mainly intended for designers and contain Parker’s general
recommendations and guidelines for integration of the motor controller.
1.1.5. Warning, caution and information notices
Special attention must be paid to the information presented in warning, caution and information notices when
they appear in this manual. Definitions of caution, warning and information notices are shown below:
WARNING
This section describes the risk of the hazard, for example High voltage - risk of
personnel injury
A Warning informs the user of a hazard or potential hazard that could result in serious or fatal
injury and damage to the equipment if the precautions or instructions given in the warning
notice are not observed/followed.
