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Solo Technical Manual SK74484/1
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INSTALLATION
1.0
Documentation
1.1
Solo Operation
This chapter sets out the installation conditions and procedures for
correct operation of a Solo digital speed controller for use with
permanent magnet motors.
1.2
Program Settings
Controllers are always supplied by Penny & Giles with the
manufacturer’s programmed preset settings as shown on the data
sheet.
The preset settings are chosen in conjunction with the vehicle
manufacturer to ensure safe operation and compliance with
relevant legal requirements over the whole of the operating range of
the throttle, and speed limiting control.
The vehicle must stop within the maximum distance specified for
the country and application in which the vehicle will be used.
It is recommended that the vehicle’s user handbook states that it is
the responsibility of the person programming the controller to
make sure that any stopping distance requirement is satisfied. If the
braking rate is low, the forward and reverse maximum speed
settings may need to be re-programmed.
To assist the person in this task, a graph could be included in the
vehicle user handbook showing the relationship between the
maximum forward/reverse speed settings and the forward/reverse
braking rate which is required to ensure the correct stopping
distance.
It may be possible to program settings which compromise the
stability of the vehicle. Perform suitable tests to establish which
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