Curtis Instruments AC F4-A User Manual

4 — PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS
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4 — PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS
PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS
e AC F4-A controller’s programmable parameters enable the user to customize it to the needs of
specic applications. VCL adds the option of changing applicable parameters during operation. To
program (change the value) of parameters, a CANbus connection to the CAN1 port is required, using
either the Curtis Integrated Toolkit
TM
program or the 1313-CANbus model handheld programmer
(see below).
PROGRAMMING MENUS
Table 15 groups the programmable parameters into nested hierarchical menus, similar to the
programming tools. Here, the menu charts contain descriptions of each parameter. Each parameter
description includes specic features and/or the parameter’s operation. e page-links in Table 15
allow quick access to specic menus, when using the PDF version of the manual. Otherwise, for
printed copies, follow the indicated page number.
PARAMETER CHANGE FAULTS [PCF]
Parameters marked [PCF] in the menu charts will set a Parameter Change Fault (code 4-9) if they
are changed while the motor bridge is enabled (Interlock = On). Although the parameter value will
change, the fault will prevent motor control functions until the Parameter Change Fault is cleared by
cycling the keyswitch. If the motor bridge is disabled (Interlock = O), changing these parameters
will not cause a fault and the changes will take eect immediately. Exceptions are parameters that
trigger the fault even with the Interlock O. In either case, the value of the Parameter_Change_
Fault_Type [PCF] fault will indicate the CAN Object Index of the parameter that triggered the fault.
Read Chapter 6, Initial Setup, before adjusting the parameters—it is imperative to perform the
procedures outlined in Chapter 6, which sets up the basic system characteristics for an application.
MONITOR VARIABLES WITHIN PARAMETER MENUS
Some specic monitor variables are contained in their respective parameter menus, which helps
in programming, as the parameter change is visible within the parameter menu. In addition, these
monitor variables are in the Monitor menu (Chapter 5). Monitor variables are always Read Only.
PROGRAMMING TOOLS
e controller uses the same programming tools as the other F-series controllers.
• e PC based Curtis Integrated Toolkit
TM
(CIT)
o Requires a supported CAN dongle as listed in the toolkit’s documentation.
• e Curtis 1313 handheld (blue band) programmer (1313 HHP)
o Comes complete with the connector cable to mate to a female 9-pin D-Sub connector.
e controller does not have a serial port (it does not support parameter programming via a serial
connection).
Contact the Curtis distributor or the regional Curtis sales oce to obtain the Curtis Integrated Toolkit
TM
and
the 1313 HHP. e distributor and Curtis oer training with the setup and using these programming tools.
Quick Links:
Table 15 p.33
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Curtis Instruments AC F4-A Specifications

General

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