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Curtis 1244 - User Manual

Curtis 1244
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Manual
Model 1244
MultiMode™ Electronic Motor Controller
Read Instructions Carefully!
Specications are subject to change without notice.
© 2013 Curtis Instruments, Inc. ® Curtis is a registered trademark of Curtis Instruments, Inc.
© The design and appearance of the products depicted herein are the copyright of Curtis Instruments, Inc. 16958 Rev E 10/2013
Curtis Instruments, Inc.
200 Kisco Avenue
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
www.curtisinstruments.com

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Curtis 1244 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCurtis
Model1244
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

OVERVIEW

INSTALLATION AND WIRING

MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER

Details controller dimensions, mounting positions, and environmental protection considerations.

CONNECTIONS

Details low current and high current connector pin assignments and types.

WIRING: Standard Configuration

Illustrates typical power and control wiring configuration for standard applications.

Standard Control Wiring

Details wiring for input switches, contactors, and specific pin functions.

WIRING: Throttle

Explains wiring for various throttle types, including 5kΩ-0, 0-5V, and CAN-Nodes.

WIRING: Fault Outputs

Describes the use of fault output drivers for diagnostic information to displays.

WIRING: Contactor Drivers

Details controller drivers for main, auxiliary, reverse, and electromagnetic brake contactors.

CONTACTOR, SWITCHES, and OTHER HARDWARE

Covers essential external components like main contactors, keyswitches, and pedal switches.

PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS

Acceleration Parameters

Defines parameters for acceleration rate, braking rate, deceleration, and quick start.

Speed Parameters

Covers settings for maximum speed, creep speed, and regenerative braking speed thresholds.

Throttle Parameters

Details control modes, throttle types, deadband, maximum throttle, and throttle maps.

Current Limit Parameters

Explains parameters for drive, braking, field current limits, and restraint.

Fault Parameters

Discusses High Pedal Disable (HPD), Static Return to Off (SRO), and fault code configurations.

Output Driver Parameters

Covers parameters for contactor driver interlocks, delays, checks, and output statuses.

Other Parameters

Includes settings for battery voltage, anti-tiedown, sequencing delay, and emergency reverse.

OEM-SPECIFIED, FACTORY-SET PARAMETERS

MULTIMODEM ENABLE

Allows disabling MultiMode™ for single-mode operation or configuring individual parameters.

ACCESSORY DRIVER ENABLE

Enables auxiliary, reverse signal, and electromagnetic brake drivers as a group.

CAN BUS ENABLE

Configures the controller for use with CAN-based communication systems.

INSTALLATION CHECKOUT

VEHICLE PERFORMANCE ADJUSTMENT

MAJOR TUNING

Identifies the four primary characteristics for tuning vehicle performance: throttle range, motor, top speed, and load equalization.

Tuning the Active Throttle Range

Procedures to set Throttle Deadband and Throttle Max for optimal throttle input response.

Tuning the Controller to the Motor

Steps to match controller parameters to motor specs for maximized performance and protection.

Setting the Unloaded Vehicle Top Speed

Guides for adjusting Field Min and Max Speed parameters to set desired unloaded top speed.

Equalization of Loaded;Unloaded Vehicle Speed

Explains using Field Map Start and Load Compensation to match loaded and unloaded vehicle speeds.

FINE TUNING

Covers adjustments for throttle response, direction transitions, ramp climbing, and ramp restraint.

PROGRAMMER MENUS

Parameters Menu

Lists all programmable parameters accessible via the programmer, categorized by function.

Monitor Menu

Displays real-time operational values for inputs, outputs, and system status.

Diagnostics “Menu”

Provides a list of diagnostic messages, fault codes, and troubleshooting information.

DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

PROGRAMMER DIAGNOSTICS

Explains how to use the programmer's menus for fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.

LED DIAGNOSTICS

Details how the controller's Status LED indicates fault codes through flashing patterns.

FAULT OUTPUT DRIVERS

Describes how fault output pins provide diagnostic information to external displays.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

Provides instructions for safely cleaning the controller exterior to prevent corrosion.

DIAGNOSTIC HISTORY

Explains how to access, interpret, and clear the controller's logged fault history.

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