Curtis 1212 User Manual

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Curtis 1212 Manual
The programmed acceleration and deceleration rates are independent of
mode. However, it makes sense to adjust the low speed rates under the slowest
speed conditions (Mode 1) and the high speed rates under the fastest speed
conditions (Mode 2). Tuning the rates under the most extreme (slowest, fastest)
conditions will most likely result in good performance throughout the entire
driving range.
Note: Smaller values provide faster response.
Forward acceleration and deceleration rates
6-a. First, adjust Accel Min Speed. Select Mode 1 and set the speed limit
pot to its minimum speed position. For low speed testing, we sug-
gest that you drive in a confined area such as an office, where low
speed maneuverability is crucial. Depending on how you liked the
forward acceleration you experienced, increase or decrease the Accel
Min Speed value. Continue testing and adjusting this value until you
are satisfied with the vehicle’s low speed forward acceleration.
6-b. Now adjust Decel Low Speed. Driving at full throttle with the speed
limit pot still in its minimum speed position, release the throttle to
neutral. Depending on how you liked the deceleration you experienced,
increase or decrease the Decel Low Speed value. Continue testing
and adjusting this value until you are satisfied with the vehicle’s low
speed forward deceleration.
6-c. Next, adjust Accel Max Speed. Select Mode 2 and set the speed limit
pot to its maximum speed position. Apply full throttle. Depending on
how you liked the forward acceleration you experienced, increase or
decrease the Accel Max Speed value. Continue testing and adjusting
this value until you are satisfied with the vehicle’s high speed forward
acceleration.
6-d. Driving at full throttle with the speed limit pot still in its maximum
speed position, release the throttle to neutral. Depending on how you
liked the deceleration you experienced, increase or decrease the Decel
High Speed value. Continue testing and adjusting this value until
you are satisfied with the vehicle’s high speed forward deceleration.
Reverse acceleration and deceleration rates
6-e, 6-f, 6-g, 6-h. Adjust Rev Accel Min Speed, Rev Decel Low
Speed, Rev Accel Max Speed, and Rev Decel High Speed using the
same procedures as for the corresponding Forward parameters.
Fine tuning the acceleration and deceleration rates
6-i. Drive around in both Mode 1 and Mode 2, while varying the posi-
tion of the throttle and the speed limit pot. In most cases, setting the
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Curtis 1212 Specifications

General

Brand	Curtis
Model	1212
Category	Controller
Language	English