Curtis 1298 User Manual

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Curtis 1298 Manual, OS 11
5 — INITIAL SETUP
that the Swap Encoder Direction setting is correctly set. If the vehicle will use
the emergency reverse feature, the reverse direction (negative Motor RPM)
must be correctly selected so that when the Emergency reverse input is active
the motor will rotate in the reverse direction. Contact your Curtis customer
support engineer to resolve any issues about encoder direction or emergency
reverse before continuing with the setup procedure.
Now that you have the encoder direction set correctly, you can test to
see which direction the motor will spin due to how the three phase cables (
U,
V, and W) are connected to the motor.
Cycle KSI input Off and then On (to clear any parameter change faults)
and use the 1311 to check for faults in the controller. All faults must be cleared
before continuing with the setup procedure.
Apply the interlock input and verify that the interlock = On (as verified
in the Monitor
» Inputs menu).
Then, while keeping the brake in neutral, select a direction and apply
throttle. The motor should begin to turn, but it may turn in the wrong direction.
Observe the direction of rotation of the motor and if it is turning in the wrong
direction return the throttle to neutral, and change the setting of the Swap Two
Phases parameter. Cycle power, turn on interlock, and turn on direction. Ap
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ply throttle and verify that the direction of rotation of the motor matches the
direction input. If the motor is turning in the correct direction but appears to
be “fighting itself” (struggling at full current while jerkily turning at very low
speed), change the direction of the Swap Encoder Direction parameter. If the
motor still does not respond properly you should contact your Curtis customer
support engineer to resolve any issues about encoder direction or emergency
reverse before continuing with the setup procedure.
Do not take the vehicle down off the blocks until the motor is re
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sponding properly.
Once the motor is responding properly, lower the vehicle to put the drive
wheels on the ground.
bk Motor characterization (refer to procedure sent by Curtis)
If you will be conducting the AC Motor Characterization Procedure, do it now.
This procedure will determine the values you should set for the Motor Type,
FW Base Speed, and Field Weakening parameters (see Motor Control menus,
page 62). Note: If you obtained these values and set them before starting the
Initial Setup, skip this step.
bl Emergency reverse (see page 59)
Set up the parameters in the Emergency Reverse menu.
bm Interlock braking (see page 60)
Set up the parameters in the Interlock Braking menu.
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Curtis 1298 Specifications

General

Brand	Curtis
Model	1298
Category	Controller
Language	English