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Curtis 1298 - User Manual

Curtis 1298
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1298
M O D E L
INTEGRATED TRACTION
& HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
MOTOR CONTROLLER
OS 11 with VCL
© 2010 CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, INC.
CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, INC.
200 Kisco Avenue
Mt. Kisco, New York 10549 USA
Tel. 914.666.2971
Fax 914.666.2188
www.curtisinstruments.com
1298 Manual, p/n 38272
17 November 2010, Rev. B
» Software version OS 11.0 «

Table of Contents

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Curtis 1298 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model1298
Voltage48V
Continuous Current450A
Protection RatingIP65
CategoryController

Summary

OVERVIEW

INSTALLATION & WIRING

MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER

Details on controller physical installation and mounting guidelines.

HIGH CURRENT CONNECTIONS

Explanation of high-current terminals and wiring recommendations.

LOW CURRENT CONNECTIONS

Details on low-current connections via the 35-pin AMPSEAL connector.

CONTROLLER WIRING: BASIC CONFIGURATION

Basic wiring diagram illustrating controller connections and requirements.

THROTTLE WIRING

Information on different throttle types supported and their wiring.

INPUT;OUTPUT SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical characteristics of various input/output signals.

PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS

CONTROL MODE SELECT

Parameter to select between Speed Mode Express, Speed Mode, or Torque Mode.

CURRENT LIMITS MENU

Parameters to set maximum current limits for various operations.

THROTTLE MENU

Parameters for configuring throttle input types and response.

EM BRAKE CONTROL MENU

Parameters for controlling the electromagnetic brake functionality.

HYDRAULICS MENU

Parameters for controlling hydraulic system functions like lift and lower.

BATTERY MENU

Parameters for battery voltage settings and protection thresholds.

MOTOR MENU

Parameters for motor configuration and operation settings.

MONITOR MENU

Monitor Menu: INPUTS

Displays real-time status of controller inputs and switches.

Monitor Menu: OUTPUTS

Displays real-time status of controller outputs and PWM signals.

Monitor Menu: CONTROLLER

Displays controller status, temperature, and fault information.

Monitor Menu: VEHICLE

Displays vehicle operational data like speed, distance, and acceleration.

INITIAL SETUP

AC MOTOR PARAMETER CONFIGURATION

Guidance on determining AC motor parameters like Motor Type and FW Base Speed.

CURRENT LIMIT SETUP

Configuring drive, regen, brake, and pump current limit parameters.

THROTTLE SETUP

Setting up throttle input parameters and verifying interlock.

ENCODER DIRECTION SETUP

Verifying and setting motor encoder direction and rotation.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SETUP

Procedures for setting up hydraulic throttle inputs and system.

TUNING GUIDE

SELECTING THE CONTROL MODE

Guidance on selecting the appropriate control mode for tuning.

SPEED MODE EXPRESS TUNING

Steps for tuning performance using Speed Mode Express.

SPEED MODE TUNING

Steps for tuning performance using the full Speed Mode.

VCL (VEHICLE CONTROL LANGUAGE)

I;O CONTROL WITH VCL

How to control digital inputs and outputs using VCL functions.

THROTTLE AND BRAKE COMMANDS WITH VCL

Using VCL to interface with and modify throttle and brake signal chains.

FAULT HANDLING IN VCL

Utilizing VCL to manage system faults and define custom fault actions.

DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING

DIAGNOSTICS

Methods for obtaining diagnostic information from the controller.

TROUBLESHOOTING

General troubleshooting steps and reference to the fault chart.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

Procedures for cleaning the controller exterior and connections.

FAULT HISTORY

Accessing and clearing the controller's fault history file.

APPENDIX A THEORY OF OPERATION

MOTOR CONTROL ALGORITHMS

Explains scalar and vector control methods for induction motors.

APPENDIX B VEHICLE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)

Design considerations for EMC performance of the system.

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)

Guidelines for protecting against electrostatic discharge damage.

APPENDIX C WEEE; RoHS STATEMENT

WEEE COMPLIANCE

Curtis's approach to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations.

RoHS COMPLIANCE

Curtis's compliance program for Restrictions on Hazardous Substances.

APPENDIX D PROGRAMMING DEVICES

PC PROGRAMMING STATION (1314)

Information on the PC-based programming software.

HANDHELD PROGRAMMER (1313)

Information on the portable handheld programmer.

APPENDIX E SPECIFICATIONS

CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications for the 1298 controller.

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