This chapter includes general user information about this handbook concerning the general purpose,
the intended users, the overall purpose and the overall contents and structure.
This document is the Installation Instructions and Reference Handbook for Thomson Technology's
MEC 310 Generator Controller. The document mainly includes installation instructions, presentation
of push-buttons, LEDs and display, functional descriptions and complete standard parameter lists.
The general purpose of the Installation Instructions and Reference Handbook is to provide the
information needed to install the unit correctly and to provide information about the functionality of
the unit and its applications. The handbook also offers the user the information he needs in order to
successfully set up the parameters needed in his specific application.
Please make sure to read this handbook before working with the MEC 310
controller and the gen-set to be controlled. Failure to do this could result in
human injury or damage to the equipment.
The handbook is mainly intended for the person responsible for installing the unit and for the
person responsible for the unit setup. Naturally, others might also find useful information in the
handbook.
The Installation Instructions and Reference Handbook is divided into chapters and in order to make
the structure of the document simple and easy to use, each chapter will begin from the top of a new
page. The following will outline the contents of each of the chapters.
About this document
This first chapter includes general information about this handbook as a document. It deals with the
general purpose and the intended users of the Installation Instructions and Reference Handbook.
Furthermore, it outlines the overall contents and structure of the document.
Warnings and legal information
The second chapter includes information about general legal issues and safety precautions relevant in
the handling of Thomson Technology products. Furthermore, this chapter will introduce note and
warning symbols, which will be used throughout the handbook.
General product information
The third chapter will deal with the unit in general and its place in the Thomson Technology product
range.
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