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About Dragon8 documentation
This version of the manual
This version of the Dragon8 manual replaces all previous versions. Sevcon has made every effort to
ensure this document is complete and accurate at the time of printing. In accordance with our policy of
continuing product improvement, all data in this document is subject to change or correction without
prior notice.
Copyright
This manual is copyrighted 2015 by Sevcon. All rights are reserved. This manual may not be copied in
whole or in part, nor transferred to any other media or language, without the express written permission
of Sevcon.
Scope of this manual
The Application Reference Manual provides important information on configuring motor control
systems using Dragon8 controllers as well as details on sizing and selecting system components, options
and accessories.
The manual also presents important information about the Dragon8 product range.
Related documents
The following documents are available from Sevcon:
• The Object Dictionary providing important information about CANopen communication with
Dragon8.
• The latest Electronic Data Sheet database file is available from Sevcon.
• H-Protocol application note
Drawings and units
Orthographic illustrations in this manual are drawn in Third Angle Projection. SI units are used
throughout this manual.