Curtis Instruments AC F4-A User Manual

6 — COMMISSIONING
Curtis AC F4-A Motor Controller – August 2020 Return to TOC
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ACIM:
If Curtis has provided the values for Motor Type, FW Base Speed, and Field Weakening Drive, these will
be set on the controller prior to ne-tuning the motor. If using the automated motor characterization
procedure, the FW Base Speed, and Field Weakening Drive are set following the auto-characterization
and prior to completing the ne-tuning. Auto-characterized motors are Type 0.
SPM:
For surface permanent magnet (SPM) motors, in-vehicle auto-characterization is required. Presently,
the F-series device prole versions do not support SPM motors. erefore, the steps to complete SPM
motor characterization are not included within this manual. e parameters in this manual do not
cover the usage of a SPM motor.
Note: If the project will use a SPM motor, please contact your Curtis distributor or support engineer.
To Begin
Verify the controller and motor wiring as per the application. Figures 6 and 7 are the basic wiring
diagrams based upon the default assignment settings for the application. Each application can be
dierent from these gures. Turn on the controller by closing the keyswitch circuit. Using a PC,
connect the Curtis Integrated Toolkit
TM
(CIT) to the controller via a CANbus port as described in
Appendix D. Within the toolkit’s Launchpad window, highlight the controller that is being-setup, then
click to open the Programmer application tool. Ensure the Controller and Project have matching
device proles. A 1313 HHP can also set/change parameters, yet if using VCL, the project/application
must use the Curtis Integrated Toolkit
TM
.
Contact the Curtis distributor or regional support engineer for help or training with the setup, use, and
licensing of the Curtis Integrated Toolkit
TM
. See Appendix D.
Note: Do not assert (close the switch or enable) the controller’s Interlock at this time. is will
prevent motor operation, which will come later when operating and tuning the motor.
Control Mode Selection
As described in Chapter 4, the programmable parameters and motor response characteristics are
tunable through two speed control modes, depending on the application. Use the Control Mode
Select parameter to select the tuning mode:
• Speed Mode Express
• Speed Mode
Speed Mode Express is a simplied version of Speed Mode with a reduced set of parameters that is
adequate for most speed-controlled applications. Speed Mode Express and Speed Mode are for applications
where throttle input corresponds to motor speed output. e available parameters are context sensitive
based upon the control-mode selected. Note that torque mode is not available or described in the manual.
Parameter Settings – Method Overview
Aer setting the Control Mode, the application’s hardware aspects should be set rst, including their
range limits. Typically, do this by working from the “bottom” of the Programmer’s parameter menus,
setting the hardware–based parameters and assignments rst, and nishing by setting the soware-
based parameters. For example;
AC Motor menu parameters,
Controller Setup menu parameters,
Quick Links:
Fig. 6 p.10
Fig. 7 p.11
Appendix D p.195

Curtis Instruments AC F4-A Specifications

General

Brand	Curtis Instruments
Model	AC F4-A
Category	Controller
Language	English