Curtis 1239E - Steps 15: as Applicable

7 — INITIAL SETUP
Curtis 1239E-1269E Manual, os 37.0 RevA – May 2021
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PMAC:
For PMAC motor applications, start these initial setup procedures now. The PMAC motor
commissioning will be preformed aer completing steps 1 through 9. en nish this Chapter’s
Initial Steps prior to completing the ne-tuning in Chapter 9.
Before beginning the setup procedures, jack the vehicle drive wheels up off the ground so that
they spin freely and the vehicle is stable. Double-check all wiring to ensure it is consistent with
the wiring guidelines presented in Chapter 2. Make sure all electrical and mechanical connections
are tight.
Turn on the controller and plug in the 1313 handheld or 1314 PC programmer.
Step 1: Motor Temperature Sensor
Set the Sensor Type parameter to the predefined type (0–9) that corresponds to the motor’s
temperature sensor. Typically, the motor temperature sensor will be a thermistor that is connected
from Analog 2 (pin 8) to I/O Ground (pin 7) as shown in Figure 5.
To check whether the Sensor Type and Sensor Oset parameter settings and the motor-thermistor
connections yield the correct motor temperature, ensure the motor’s Sensor Enable parameter is
set to On, then read the Temperature value displayed in the programmer’s Monitor » Motor menu.
If the 1313/1314 programmer does not display the correct motor temperature, double-check the
motor temperature control parameters Sensor Enable, Sensor type, and Sensor Oset. Ensure that
the thermistor’s wiring orientation is as shown in Figure 5.
To setup a custom sensor type, VCL and an OS parameter-block change for a Sensor Type “Type 0”
is required by the Curtis distributor or support engineer.
To proceed if the correct motor temperature is not displayed, if there is no motor temperature sensor,
or while awaiting a custom sensor os/VCL, the initial setup procedure can continue only if the Sensor
Enable parameter is set to O.
If the 1313/1314 displays the correct motor temperature, complete this step by setting the remaining
motor temperature control parameters: Sensor Oset (if not already completed, above), Braking
ermal Cutback Enable, Temperature Hot, Temperature Max, and MotorTemp LOS Max Speed.
Step 2: Current Limits
e Drive, Regen, Brake, EMR, and Interlock Current Limit parameters are a percentage of the
controller’s full rated current. The controller’s full rated current is printed on the label of the
controller. Set the ve current limit parameters to the application’s desired values.
Step 3: Battery
Set the Nominal Voltage parameter to match the nominal battery pack voltage. For Li-ion batteries,
follow the manufacturer’s settings and the Li-ion BMS recommendations. e controller’s BDI is
only applicable for lead-acid batteries.
Step 4: Main Contactor
Set up the parameters in the Drivers » Main Contactor Menu.
Step 5: EM Brake
If applicable to the controller system, set up the parameters in the EM Brake Control Menu.
WARNING
Quick Links:
Monitor/Inputs Menu p.77
Monitor/Motor Menu p.80
Temperature Control
Menu p.68
Quick Links:
Monitor/Inputs Menu p.77
Drivers/Main Contactor menu
Main Interlock Type p.54
Interlock Type p.55
Current Limits Menu p.46
Battery Menu p.69
Main Contactor
Menu p. 54-55
EM Brake Control
Menu p.52-53