Smart Console Guide - GEN II

Smart Console Guide

GEN II Equipment

Flexi ACiON Smart Console User Guide

1. Display & Keyboard

1.1 The Display

A bright 3.2" TFT LCD display is the core of the console. Every time it turns on it will display first the Zapi logo and then the HOME SCREEN. Majority of menus has a simple color palette with white text on black background. Display brightness can be adjusted.

ℹ️ Note: While showing information on screen, a certain level of latency is always present. This latency is due to console-controller communication speed, not display speed.

1.2 The Keyboard

The keyboard is used to navigate the different menus. It features keys with special functions and a green LED.

Key Function
UP and DOWN Move selection up and down (scroll). Selected item is highlighted in light blue.
LEFT and RIGHT Increase and decrease the value associated with the selected item inside a menu.
OK and ESC OK: Confirm actions or enter a submenu. ESC: Cancel an action or exit a menu.
F1, F2, F3 Contextual use. The display will indicate which F button can be used and its function.
GREEN LED When the console is powered on and running, the green LED is on.

2. Connecting to Flexi ACE Control Panel

⚠️ CAN Connection Requirements

  • Connecting cable is different from serial
  • Parameters cannot be modified unless a password is used
  • Console connects to CAN line, not individual controller
  • Can connect at any point of the CAN wires

Connecting Cable

Zapi has developed a cable customized for the Flexi application, available from Narrow Aisle part number 55481-13-000.

Home Screen and Password

After showing the Zapi logo, the PASSWORD screen will be shown on the display (if Password Screen is not shown, see Section 6).

🔐 Password Required: To be able to change any parameters, please contact Narrow Aisle Technical Support for the password.

CAN Connection Methods

CAN connection can be achieved in two ways:

1. CAN CONSOLE menu

Choose this method if the CAN node number is known (NODE 8=Traction, NODE 16=Pump, NODE 24=Steer)

2. AUTOSCAN CAN menu (Recommended)

Use this method to scan the CAN line and receive a list of present nodes. When scan is complete, select the node to connect to.

Connection Procedure

  1. Using UP and DOWN buttons, highlight AUTO SCAN CAN and press OK
  2. Ensure the truck is powered ON before scanning
  3. Select protocol: CAN OPEN(Important!)
  4. Smart Console will scan the CAN line (can take up to 5 seconds)
  5. After scan, list of nodes will be shown
  6. Select desired node and press OK to connect
  7. If nodes are missing, press F1 to refresh

CAN Node Reference

Node Controller
8 ACE3 Traction Inverter Master µC
9 ACE3 Traction Inverter Slave µC
16 ACE2 Pump Inverter Master µC
17 ACE2 Pump Inverter Slave µC
24 ACEX Hydraulic Steer Inverter Master µC
25 ACEX Hydraulic Steer Inverter Slave µC

After Successful Connection

If connection is successful, the display will show basic information about the controller:

  • First line displays the controller firmware
  • Second line shows controller voltage, current, and hour meter
  • Last line shows the current alarm code, if present

Press OK to access the MAIN MENU. The MAIN MENU contains the complete list of menus available in the controller.

3. How to Modify Parameters

  1. From MAIN MENU, enter the desired menu (e.g., PARAMETER CHANGE)
  2. Use UP and DOWN keys to scroll the list
  3. Highlight the parameter you want to modify
  4. Press LEFT or RIGHT keys to decrease or increase the parameter value
  5. Press ESC to exit the menu at any time
  6. If parameters have been modified, console will prompt to confirm or discard changes

💡 Tip: Keep LEFT/RIGHT button pressed to continuously repeat the value modification ("auto-repeat" function). This speeds up the procedure when many parameter values must be changed.

4. Programming Traction Footpedal (VACC)

Connect to Node 8 (Traction)

  1. Refer to Section 2 and connect to Node 8
  2. Press OK to enter the Main Menu
  3. Using UP and DOWN buttons, highlight PROGRAM VACC
  4. Press OK to enter

Programming Steps

When OK is pressed, PROGRAM VACC procedure starts. Console invites you to:

  • Select the enable switch, if any
  • Select the direction switch (either forward or backward)
  • Depress the pedal to its maximum travel
  • The displayed values vary accordingly to operated inputs

⚠️ Important: The teaching must be carried out for both forward and backward direction of travel.

When ESC is pressed, console asks if programmed values must be saved or discarded. To save, press OK. To discard, press ESC.

5. Programming Hydraulic Lift Potentiometer

Connect to Node 16 (Pump)

  1. Refer to Section 2 and connect to Node 16
  2. Press OK to enter the Main Menu
  3. Using UP and DOWN buttons, highlight PROGRAM VACC
  4. Press OK to enter

Programming Steps

When OK is pressed, PROGRAM VACC procedure starts. Console invites you to:

  • Select the enable switch, if any
  • Move the lift lever to full lower position
  • Release to neutral
  • Move the lift lever to full lift position
  • Release to neutral

Displayed values vary accordingly to operator inputs.

When ESC is pressed, console asks if programmed values must be saved or discarded. To save, press OK. To discard, press ESC.

6. Enabling the Password Option

🔓 Read-Only Mode Indicator:

If the console powers up and goes straight to the home screen without showing a password screen, it means that the password option is NOT enabled, and the Smart Console will be in Read Only Mode. A padlock symbol will be displayed in the top left corner.

To Enable the Password Option:

  1. Select MENU CONSOLE and press Enter
  2. Select CONSOLE PARAMETER and press ENTER
  3. Ensure PASSWORD ENABLE is set to ON
  4. When ESC is pressed, console asks to save or discard
  5. Press OK to save

✅ Final Step: After saving, it is required to restart the console which should then take you to the password screen.

Smart Console Guide - GEN II Equipment

Flexi Narrow Aisle Ltd

For technical support and password requests, contact Narrow Aisle Technical Support