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· Power Path Module (PPM) should only be used for UAV applications.
· All UAV pilots must be trained in the safe operation of the target UAV
and accredited by a regulatory body such as the FAA (US) or CAA (UK) or
another National Agency.
· The customer is responsible for ensuring all technicians and pilots are
suitably trained, accredited and in compliance with local laws and health
and safety regulations.
· The customer is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the PPM
and UAV at all times.
· PPM should not be used in dusty, smoky or corrosive gas environments.
· Do not use PPM in rain or snow.
· Do not open or dismantle the PPM.
· Do not remove any external covers.
· Not to be used in residential areas (EMC).
1 Safety warnings 3
2 Power Path Module key components 4
3 The Power Path Module specification 5
4 Fuel Cell Power Module and
Power Path Module architecture 5
5 Assembly and connection 6
5.1 Mechanical mounting of the Power Path Module 6
5.2 Electrical interfaces 6
5.3 Output UART (Port 3) 7
6 Power Path Module Data 8
6.1 Output UART data format 8
6.2 SD card data 8
6.2.1 SD card data designation 8
6.2.2 Power Path Module fault codes 9
7 Connection of the Power Path Module 10
7.1 Single cylinder configuration 10
7.1.1 Power Path Module connections in a
single cylinder configuration 11
7.2 Connection procedure 11
8 Operation of the Power Path Module 12
8.1 Start-up 12
8.2 Shut down 12
8.3 Fault conditions 12
8.4 Troubleshooting 13
8.4.1 Amber LED fault 13
8.4.2 Red LED fault 13
9 Contact Intelligent Energy Product Support 13
10 End of Life treatment and disposal 13
11 EU Declaration of Conformity 14
Safety warnings1
This User Manual is intended as a general guidance only and does not purport to address the specific
situations that could potentially arise from the use of fuel cell systems and the Power Path Module
and their usage in connection with all stationary and UAV applications. The recipient is responsible
for ensuring that all personnel have read and understood this User Manual before being allowed to
handle, operate, install and store any equipment supplied by Intelligent Energy.
The recipient must ensure that any personnel responsible for operating fuel cell and the Power Path
Module are suitably trained and certified in compliance with any applicable local, state and federal
laws and regulations and good industry practice. The recipient is responsible for complying with any
relevant health and safety policies and procedures that may apply to the operation of stationary and
portable power applications, and use and storage of hydrogen on any sites.
Intelligent Energy warrants to the recipient and it will repair and replace any defective equipment
resulting from the authorised use of the equipment provided. Notwithstanding the above, Intelligent
Energy, to the fullest extent permitted by law, accepts no liability (including liability in respect of any
error or defects in the fuel cell system) for any damage caused as a result of recipient’s unauthorised
use of the equipment provided. The recipient acknowledges that the manner in which the equipment
is stored, used or operated is not under the control of Intelligent Energy Limited.
Intelligent Energy has made every effort to ensure that this User Manual is accurate and disclaims
liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The CE label shows that the product complies with the
basic requirements of the applicable directives. For the
declaration of conformity contact the manufacturer at
product.support@intelligent-energy.com
