Return to TOC Curtis Model 1351 – December 2018
1 — OVERVIEW
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
is manual describes how to:
• Properly mount and wire the module
• Understand the congurable inputs and outputs
• Apply specic features to match an application
• Access and change parameters
• View and use monitor variables
• Customize applications with the Curtis Vehicle Control Language (VCL)
• Preform an initial setup following the commissioning guidelines
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults
• Select and use the available programming and diagnostic tools
1 — OVERVIEW
e Curtis Model 1351 System Controller provides 26 multi-functions I/O for application in stand-
alone or CAN connected systems. With ample user code space and the enhanced real-time Curtis
Vehicle Control Language (VCL), OEMs can use the 1351 controller to develop a wide range of
vehicle and system control applications as the master or a slave in a multi-module installation.
e 1351 System Controller was designed for a wide variety of applications, such as material handling
vehicle masters, base controllers for aerial trucks, operator interface in man-up platforms, land-
based installation controllers replacing PLCs, ICE and Hybrid system controllers, hydraulic manifold
control and many others. Some of these applicable vehicles are picture on this page.