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UPC Operation Manual v1.0 
December, 2019 
 
 

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  • Page 1                                                      UPC Operation Manual v1.0  December, 2019     ...
  • Page 2: Safety Signal Words

            To minimize risk of serious injury, death or  damage, before using MotoCrane UPC, all  drivers and operators must read this  Operation Manual and all on-product labels.     All practices and procedures stated herein are  required for the proper and safe operation of ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

        Contents  Safety Signal Words 2  Contents 3  Before the First Drive 4  IMPORTANT PRODUCT AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5  Safety 5  IMPORTANT: Restricted Use Statement 5  Disclaimer and Limitations of Liability 5  Limited Warranty 6  Intellectual Property 6  Parts of the UPC 7 ...
  • Page 4: Before The First Drive

    Do the following before using the UPC for the first time.    1. Read this Operation Manual  2. Read the Warranty in the Terms of Sale  3. Watch any available video tutorials at ​ ww.motocrane.com/support  4. Recommended: Attend MotoCrane Training for in-person demonstration           ...
  • Page 5: Important Product And Safety Instructions

    INSTRUCTIONS  Safety   The MotoCrane UPC is not a toy and can cause serious injury, death or damage if not  used properly. You must exercise caution during use of the UPC to ensure a safe  filming environment for everyone. This Operation Manual describes safe operation and ...
  • Page 6: Limited Warranty

        MotoCrane, LLC for any resulting damage, death, or injury incurred directly or  indirectly from the use of the UPC. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user  accepts all resulting liability.     Limited Warranty  The UPC has a limited manufacturer's warranty on parts and assembly. See the Terms ...
  • Page 7: Parts Of The Upc

        Parts of the UPC    ● UPC Module  ● 10’ Power Output Cable      UPC System Overview                      7   ...
  • Page 8: Setting Up The Upc

    : Failure to follow these instructions and those below can result in serious  injury, death or damage.       These instructions will be demonstrated in our training videos and found online at  www.motocrane.com/support​ . All terminology is referred to in the above diagrams.       ...
  • Page 9: Setup Process

        Setup Process  NOTE: UPC setup should occur before the MotoCrane Power Supply Unit (PSU)   setup. See ULTRA Operation Manual for more information.    There are three switches on the UPC front panel, as shown below:       ...
  • Page 10     The CHARGE INPUT SWITCH turns on the circuitry that allows the UPC to  self-diagnose and communicate with ULTRA. This gives the user insight on the different  UPC parameters (input battery voltage levels, ultra-capacitor temperatures and charge,  power consumption etc..). Refer to the ‘UPC Features’​ ​ s ection to see all the UPC  parameters and data displayed on the ULTRA controller. ...
  • Page 11: Using The Upc

      Using the UPC  The UPC is a high power device, capable of providing power to MotoCrane ULTRA,  even during the most demanding applications. The UPC is designed to provide a user  experience continuous with that of a conventional battery. However, with the UPC ...
  • Page 12     see real-time battery level information. If you are using the 12VA as an input source,  the battery gauges will be absent. Note the differences in the following figures:        ***Numeric Battery Array voltages should be used for reference only, as actual voltage  may differ by up to 300mV (.3 volts) ...
  • Page 13: Known Hazards

        Known Hazards  The following list represents a list of known hazards that exist when  operating the UPC. This is not exhaustive, but represents some common hazards to  watch out for.    ● UPC mounting.​ The UPC should not be subject to movement relative to  the vehicle during operation.
  • Page 14: Diagnosing With Gui Warning And Error Messages

    If a problem arises within the UPC that affects the charging circuit,  the CHARGE LED will turn RED. If this happens, please turn OFF the 48V POWER  OUTPUT SWITCH and contact MotoCrane Customer Support for further debugging  and diagnostic procedures.  ...
  • Page 15     buttons within their respective pages. More detail is given below about each error  message along with a description of what to try if the first step does not work.     **When debugging any error or warning, first ensure that all cables are properly  connected and check the status of the COM and CHARGE LEDs ...
  • Page 16     on the ULTRA controller shows that  voltage window mapped from 0 to 100%.  If the percentage goes below 25%, a  warning will be triggered.  ● Discontinue movements  155  Power  To ensure that the UPC is outputting 48V  Accessory  immediately ...
  • Page 17     Accessory Temp  use until temp is  manage the ultra-capacitors generates  Error  reduced  significant heat while actively managing  charging current. A certain amount of  heat is normal. If the temperature  exceeds a maximum value, this error will  be triggered. If the error is consistently  triggered, contact Customer Support, as ...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    If your system is experiencing general wear and  tear, we can advise on your options to get your system back to 100%. This includes  potential upgrades, component replacement, or sending your unit back to MotoCrane  Headquarters for a tune up. ...
  • Page 19: Mounting/Dimensions

          Mounting/Dimensions of UPC  The UPC is equipped with a mounting flange that can be used for more permanent  installation of the module. Make sure adequate room is given for cable and wire  routing to the UPC, and for the easy install/removal of V-Mount batteries.    ...
  • Page 20: Upc Connection Diagram

          UPC Connection Diagram  The UPC is used in conjunction with the 48V Power Supply (PSU) included with every  ULTRA, and can also be used with the available 12VA accessory to use the 12V car  battery/alternator as a charge input.   ...
  • Page 21: Revision History

    This content is subject to change.    Download the latest version from  www.motocrane.com/support    If you have any questions about this document, please contact MotoCrane, LLC by  sending a message to ​ c ontact@motocrane.com​ .      ©2019 MotoCrane, LLC. All rights reserved. ...

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