Summary of Contents for Penny&Giles Solo Series
- Page 1 Solo Series Motor Controller OPERATION AND INSTALLATION SK74484/1 © 1998 Penny & Giles Drives Technology Ltd.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y C O N T E N T S CONTENTS CONTENTS ............iii Chapter 1 OPERATION............ - Page 4 C O N T E N T S P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y 10.0 Battery Gauge............16 10.1 How To Read a Single Bulb (or LED) Battery Gauge..............
- Page 5 P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y C O N T E N T S 8.2 Cables and Connectors.......... 32 8.3 Preset Settings............
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Operation
Copies should not be made without the express permission of Penny & Giles. The operation of the Solo series of controllers is simple and easy to understand. The controller incorporates state-of-the-art electronics, the result of many years of research, to provide you with ease of use and a very high level of safety. -
Page 8: General
O P E R A T I O N P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y General Handling Avoid knocking your controller, especially the connectors. Never drop the controller. -
Page 9: Status Indicator
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y O P E R A T I O N Status Indicator Depending on the vehicle, the status indicator may be a single bulb (or LED) or a Penny &... -
Page 10: Slow/Fast Switch
O P E R A T I O N P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y Slow/Fast Switch This switch selects one of two driving modes - either ‘slow’ or ‘fast.’... -
Page 11: Tips For Using Your Controller
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y O P E R A T I O N indicated on a single bulb (or LED) type status indicator by a rapid flashing, or on a TruCharge type status indicator by a “rippling “... -
Page 12: Safety Checks
O P E R A T I O N P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y i) beyond restrictions indicated in the vehicle’s user manual. -
Page 13: Weekly Checks
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y O P E R A T I O N Weekly Checks Throttle: Put the throttle to the full speed forward position and switch the vehicle on. -
Page 14: Status Indicator Steady
O P E R A T I O N P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y Please note that a number of supposedly faulty controllers returned to Penny &... -
Page 15: Slow Or Sluggish Movement
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y O P E R A T I O N Table 1 - Self Help Guide 1 bar The battery needs charging or there is a bad connection to the battery. -
Page 16: Using Freewheel Switch
O P E R A T I O N P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y Using Freewheel Switch If the vehicle is fitted with a freewheel switch then you can easily push the vehicle by operating this switch with the vehicle switched on. -
Page 17: How To Read A Single Bulb (Or Led) Battery Gauge
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y O P E R A T I O N When you switch on the controller, after half a second, the battery gauge shows an estimate of the remaining battery charge. -
Page 18: 11.0 Programming
O P E R A T I O N P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y If the battery gauge shows just red, either steady or flashing slowly, then you should charge the batteries immediately. - Page 19 P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y O P E R A T I O N WARNING Penny & Giles accept no liability for losses of any kind arising from unauthorized opening, adjustment or modifications to the Solo controller.
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Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y I N S T A L L A T I O N Chapter INSTALLATION Documentation Solo Operation... -
Page 22: Other Information
I N S T A L L A T I O N P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y programming restrictions are needed to prevent instability. State any programming restrictions in the vehicle user handbook. -
Page 23: Power Connections
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y I N S T A L L A T I O N Contact Penny & Giles if you need advice. Power Connections General Study the data sheet for the controller to identify:... -
Page 24: Motor Connections
I N S T A L L A T I O N P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y A 1A fuse should be fitted in between the battery and on/off switch. -
Page 25: Motors
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y I N S T A L L A T I O N Motors The controller is designed to be connected to a permanent magnet DC motor, fitted with a suitable gearbox and solenoid brake. -
Page 26: Fig 1 - Connection Diagram For Wig-Wag Throttle
I N S T A L L A T I O N P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y Fig 1 - Connection Diagram for Wig-Wag Throttle Chapter 2: 26 Solo Technical Manual SK74484/1... -
Page 27: Fig 2 - Connection Diagram For Single Ended Throttle
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y I N S T A L L A T I O N Fig 2 - Connection Diagram for Single Ended Throttle Solo Technical Manual SK74484/1 Chapter 2: 27... -
Page 28: Throttle Potentiometer
I N S T A L L A T I O N P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y Throttle Potentiometer The throttle potentiometer is connected to P2-1, P2-2 and P2-3. -
Page 29: On/Off Switch
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y I N S T A L L A T I O N On/Off Switch P2-5 is the battery positive supply to the controller from the on/off switch. -
Page 30: Reverse
I N S T A L L A T I O N P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y Depending on the vehicle specification, the freewheel switch can be fitted in one of two positions: firstly, on the tiller (or at another convenient point) so it can be operated directly by the person wishing to push the vehicle, or, secondly, in a position such that it... -
Page 31: Reverse Alarm
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y I N S T A L L A T I O N If the soft-stop function is used you must ensure that the vehicle stops within the maximum distance specified for the country and application in which the vehicle will be used. -
Page 32: Mounting
I N S T A L L A T I O N P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y Mounting Orientation The function of the controller is not sensitive to mounting orientation: however, to minimize the effect of water and dust, fix the controller with the metal base-plate as the underside. -
Page 33: Preset Settings
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y I N S T A L L A T I O N Preset Settings Make sure that the controller is using the preset settings. -
Page 34: Emissions
I N S T A L L A T I O N P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y Emissions A typical vehicle and Solo installation have been type tested and have passed the requirements of CISPR 11 and FCC CFR47 part Observe the following recommendations to minimize radio frequency emissions:... -
Page 35: Electro-Static Discharge (E.s.d.)
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y I N S T A L L A T I O N Electro-Static Discharge (E.S.D.) There are various international standards currently under development for this aspect of the system’s performance. - Page 36 I N S T A L L A T I O N P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y surface. The controller can be programmed to inhibit the low battery flash, please refer to SP1 Programming and Fault Finding Technical Manual.
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Page 37: Tiller Module Installation
Introduction This chapter will help you to install the range of Tiller Modules for use with the Solo series of controllers. Please read this chapter carefully as it will help to ensure the Tiller Module operates safely and reliably. It will also help you to meet the relevant safety requirements of TÜV Product Service (Germany) and ISO... -
Page 38: Fig 3 - Suggested Fixing Holes
T I L L E R M O D U L E P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y Fig 3 - Suggested fixing holes 'A' holes = 0.14"... -
Page 39: Soldering
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y T I L L E R M O D U L E Soldering Wires can be soldered directly into the Tiller Module connection solder holes (see connection diagram in section 4.1), alternatively suitable solder connectors can be fitted. -
Page 40: Fig 4 - Connector Positions
T I L L E R M O D U L E P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y Fig 4 - Connector Positions Tiller Module Version - TruCharge Indicator and Diagnostics For this version the following connections should be made. - Page 41 P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y T I L L E R M O D U L E All LED outputs are "low side drivers", this means the LEDs must be connected between "switched 24V(36V)"...
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Page 42: Tiller Module Version - Trucharge Indicator And Diagnostics And Momentary Switch Inputs
T I L L E R M O D U L E P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y Not connected Status Indicator signal Solo P2-7 Solo Slow/Fast input... -
Page 43: Electro-Static Discharge (E.s.d.)
P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y T I L L E R M O D U L E Electro-Static Discharge (E.S.D.) In addition to this section, refer to the Electro-Static Discharge section in Chapter 2. -
Page 44: Cables And Connections
T I L L E R M O D U L E P E N N Y & G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L G Y Cables and Connections Check all cables and connections to the tiller module for damage. - Page 45 P E N N Y + G I L E S D R I V E S T E C H N O L O G Y T I L L E R M O D U L E vi) Depress and release the Freewheel pushbutton. The Freewheel LED should illuminate and it should be possible to freewheel the vehicle.
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