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Comap InteliDrive-Lite 2008 Installation Manual

If you’re hunting for wiring pinouts on a forum or trusting a random PDF from some third-party site, stop. I’ve been turning wrenches since the days when we used paper manuals and a feeler gauge, and I can tell you that the Comap InteliDrive-Lite 2008 Installation Manual is the only document you should have on your bench when working on this controller. It’s 66 pages of factory-original content from ComAp – not a copy, not a reprint, not a translation that lost something in the middle. This manual was written by Ladislav Kadanik and Vladimir Sebian for operators, panel builders, and anyone who has to install or maintain a single-engine controller.

General Guidelines – What This Manual Covers

The manual describes ID-Lite software version 1.0, released March 2008, built for single-engine applications. It covers installation, operation, and basic configuration of the InteliDrive-Lite controller. You get the remote control safety procedures, binary input/output descriptions, and setpoint group names like REMOTE START/STOP. Page 1 includes the copyright and reference guide – it’s the real deal. Don’t expect step-by-step wiring diagrams here; this is the installation and operation companion that tells you how to handle the controller itself.

Remote Control Safety: Disconnect Before Service

I’ve seen a guy nearly lose a hand because someone remote-started an engine while he was checking the belt tension. This manual doesn’t mess around. It tells you: disconnect the RS232 line, disconnect input REM START/STOP, or disconnect the STARTER output. That’s three separate ways to make sure the engine stays off while you work. Page 2 gives you the exact wording – and if you ignore it, you’re taking a gamble. In a shop environment, that’s a liability. In a home garage, that’s your fingers.

SW and HW Compatibility – Why It Matters

One thing that tripped up a tech I know: loading the wrong firmware. The manual explicitly states that software and hardware must be compatible – ID-Lite firmware on ID-Lite hardware only. If you mismatch, the controller screen throws HARDWARE INCOMPATIBLE. Then you have to use Boot load programming with a jumper on the board and follow the LiteEdit instructions to reload the correct firmware. This manual covers that procedure so you don’t brick the controller. Aftermarket guides usually skip this entirely.

Is This Manual for You?

If you’re building a generator control panel, retrofitting an engine with electronic controls, or doing maintenance on a setup that already uses an InteliDrive-Lite, yes. The manual addresses operators of engines, engine control panel builders, and everyone concerned with installation and maintenance. It assumes you can read a setpoint group name and understand a binary input. For the DIY crowd: if you’re comfortable with engine electronics and you need factory specs, this is your document. If you’re looking for a beginner tutorial, this isn’t it.

3 Critical Warnings from the Factory

First: remote control can start the engine from anywhere – disconnect it before work. Second: SW and HW must match, or you’ll get the hard error. Third: some functions change depending on SW version. ComAp says the data only describes the product and is not a warranty of performance – meaning you need the version-specific manual. This one is version 1.0. Don’t try to apply it to a later revision without checking.

Now, about source authenticity. I’ve seen aftermarket manuals that list wrong terminal numbers for binary inputs. This is the original ComAp publication from 2008, scanned from the factory PDF. It carries the ComAp copyright, the Prague address, and the contact info. No third-party guesswork. If you want to compare, check the Manual Transmission article on Wikipedia for a sense of how OEM vs aftermarket documentation differs – factory specs are precise, generic ones are not. Another example: Manual Transmission rebuild procedures vary wildly between OEM and aftermarket. Stick with OEM.

Does this manual include wiring diagrams?

It focuses on controller installation and operation, not full electrical schematics. For detailed wiring, you need the InteliDrive-Lite wiring manual.

What happens if I use the wrong software version?

The controller will display HARDWARE INCOMPATIBLE. You then have to power down, close the Boot jumper on the board, power up, and use LiteEdit to access the correct firmware. The manual walks you through it on page 2. Skip that step and you’ll have a brick on your bench. I’ve seen techs panic and order a new controller – don’t be that guy.

Can I use this manual for the full InteliDrive (not Lite)?

No. The full InteliDrive has additional inputs, different setpoint groups, and more complex logic. Using this manual for a non-Lite controller will lead to incorrect connections.

Is the manual only in English?

Yes, the main content is English. The OCR excerpt shows a Vietnamese section that appears to be a duplicate from a bilingual layout – but the verified factory text is English throughout.

Bottom line: If you’re putting an InteliDrive-Lite into service, you need this manual. Not a forum screenshot, not a paraphrased guide. The factory document. That’s why AutoRepairManuals stocks the original. Click through and Access the Factory Manual – keep it on your bench, reference it when you set up the controller, and save yourself the headache of guessing.

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