SME AC-M1, Manual

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1 Introduction
1.1 About SME Company
SME group, founded in 1974, is a high technology company, manufacturer of electronic
controllers and related products for application in battery powered vehicles, particularly
forklift trucks and specialized in the development of AC power controllers.
The group provides intelligent and innovative solutions to satisfy market requirements,
achieving worldwide customer satisfaction.
SME group is able to offer a complete motion system for the different industrial lift truck
ranges guaranteeing a high and safe performance customized to the client's requirements.
1.2 About this manual
This manual presents important information on configuring lift and drive systems using the
AC_SmartMotion AC-M1 as well as details on sizing and selecting system components,
options and accessories in an electrically powered vehicle utilizing CAN Bus (CAN Open
protocol) for communications and control.
This manual also presents an overview of AC induction motor and AC drives technology.
This version replaces all previous existing versions of the manual, if any.
1.3 About warning, caution and information notices
Special attention must be paid to the information presented in Warning, Caution and other
kinds of information notices when they appear in this manual.
Failure to follow those recommendations may result in dangerous situations or in damages
to the components, for which SME will not respond.
Warnings. A Warning informs the user of a hazard or a potential hazard
which could result in serious or fatal injury if the precautions or
instructions given in the warning notice are not observed.
Cautions. A caution informs the reader of a hazard or a potential
hazard which could result in a serious damage to the appliance.
Information notices. An information notice contains additional, not
essential pieces of information to complete or to clarify the meaning of
the paragraph they are placed into.
1.4 Product warranty informations
SME offers a two-year warranty on all the products, unless a different agreement has been
put in place. Refer to the sales agreement or contract under which the AC_SmartMotion
was purchased for a complete statement of the product warranty.
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