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Curtis Instruments 1212P User Manual

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Manual
Electronic Motor Controllers
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Specications are subject to change without notice.
© 2019 Curtis Instruments, Inc. ® Curtis is a registered trademark of Curtis Instruments, Inc.
© The design and appearance of the products depicted herein are the copyright of Curtis Instruments, Inc. 53112 Rev F Sep 2019
Curtis Instruments, Inc.
200 Kisco Avenue
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
www.curtisinstruments.com
Models 1212 & 1212P

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Curtis Instruments 1212P Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCurtis Instruments
Model1212P
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Overview

Smooth and Secure Control

Provides precise speed regulation, linear cutback, and proprietary algorithms for smooth operation.

Easy Installation and Setup

Highlights industry standard footprint, ease of programming, and robust wiring connections.

Valuable Additional Features

Lists features like optional push switch, push-too-fast, multi-mode, power saver, BDI output, etc.

Robust Safety and Reliability

Discusses RF immunity, continuous monitoring, and power-up checks for enhanced safety.

Regulatory Compliance

Lists standards the controllers are designed to meet, ensuring international compatibility.

1212P Pallet Truck Features

Highlights specific features for pallet trucks, including BDI meter input and emergency reverse.

Installation and Wiring

Mounting the Controller

Guidelines for controller orientation and secure mounting using M4 screws.

High Current Connections

Details the four 1/4" Faston terminals for main high current connections.

Low Current Connections

Describes the 14-pin connector for low current logic control and other inputs/outputs.

Standard Wiring - 1212

Illustrates a typical installation for a DME application with a 3-wire potentiometer throttle.

Standard Wiring - 1212P

Shows a typical installation for a pallet truck application with a Curtis electronic throttle.

Throttle Wiring Options

Explains compatibility with 3-wire potentiometers or voltage throttles and programming.

Switches and Hardware

Covers essential components like keyswitch, push/emergency reverse, mode, and emergency stop switches.

Battery Discharge Indicator (BDI)

Explains how the controller drives a BDI meter to display battery state of charge.

Charger Inhibit

Details how the controller inhibits drive functions when a battery charger is connected.

Speed Inhibit

Describes using a speed inhibit switch to limit or prevent vehicle drive under specific conditions.

Circuitry Protection

Recommends fuses for control and high power circuits to protect against shorts.

Status LED Diagnostics

Explains the use of the status LED for controller status indication and fault code diagnostics.

Horn and Lift Lockout Output

Details the horn driver and its use for lift lockout control or pump contactor activation.

Reverse Switch and Neutral Input

Covers reverse switch function and neutral input capability for 1212P models.

Programmable Parameters

Drive Menu Parameters

Lists parameters for controlling vehicle acceleration, deceleration, and speed settings.

Throttle Menu Parameters

Covers parameters related to throttle type, input signal, and response mapping.

Current Menu Parameters

Parameters for setting main, braking, and boost current limits for motor control.

Inhibit Menu Parameters

Parameters for controlling vehicle speed based on various inhibit input conditions.

Brake Menu Parameters

Parameters for brake delay, fault check, hold voltage, and brake light activation.

Horn Menu Parameters

Parameters for configuring audible fault codes and reverse beep functions.

Motor Menu Parameters

Parameters for motor resistance, speed scaling, current rating, and thermal cutback.

Stall Menu Parameters

Parameters for detecting and reporting motor stall conditions.

BDI Menu Parameters

Parameters for setting up and calibrating the Battery Discharge Indicator.

Compensation Menu Parameters

Parameters for IR compensation and anti-rollback control for improved performance.

Emergency Reverse Menu

Parameters specific to emergency reverse operation for 1212P models.

Miscellaneous Menu Parameters

Parameters for sleep mode, drive time logging, emergency stop, and pump SRO.

Monitor Menu

Temperature Monitoring

Displays the controller's internal temperature for operational status.

Battery and Motor Voltage Monitoring

Displays battery voltage and voltage drop between motor terminals.

Current and Limit Monitoring

Shows measured armature current and the controller's ultimate current limit.

Resistance and Throttle Input

Displays measured system resistance and available throttle input status.

Switch Status Inputs

Shows the status of various input switches: mode, reverse, inhibit, EMR, and push.

Contactor and Brake Status

Displays the status of the main contactor driver and the EM brake driver.

BDI and Drive Time

Displays battery capacity status and total hours of operation since last reset.

Initial Setup

Begin Setup Procedures

Instructions to put throttle in neutral and turn on controller and programming device.

Throttle Setup and Tuning

Procedures for setting throttle type and tuning neutral deadband for optimal response.

Neutral Deadband Tuning

Adjusts deadband for reliable neutral return and brake engagement.

Basic Vehicle Checkout

Verifies switch/pot inputs, options, charger inhibit, and performs final vehicle lowering.

System Resistance Setting

Procedure to accurately set the System Resistance parameter for proper load compensation.

Vehicle Performance Adjustment

Setting Maximum Speeds

Sets maximum forward/reverse speeds based on speed limit pot position.

Acceleration and Deceleration Rates

Defines acceleration/deceleration rates at speed limit pot endpoints for smooth control.

Load Compensation Adjustment

Sets IR Comp for disturbance rejection and Anti-Rollback Comp for hill-holding.

Response Smoothness Tuning

Adjusts Gear Soften, Soft Start, and Tremor Suppression for smoother vehicle operation.

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Programmer Diagnostics

Accessing diagnostic information via programmer display and controller fault history.

LED Diagnostics

Interpreting fault codes indicated by the status LED flashes for troubleshooting.

Fault Handling

Explains controller response to detected faults to ensure safe operation.

Maintenance

Diagnostic History

Accessing and clearing the controller's fault history file for routine maintenance.

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