Curtis PMC 1209 Series - User Manual

MANUAL
© 1999 CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, INC.
DESIGN OF CURTIS PMC 1200 SERIES
CONTROLLERS PROTECTED BY U.S.
PATENT NO. 4626750.
1204X/1205X
and 1209/1221
MOTOR CONTROLLERS
1204X / 1205X / 1209 / 1221 Manual
p/n 98796, Rev. D: May 1999
CURTIS PMC
235 East Airway Boulevard
Livermore, California 94568 USA
Tel: 925-961-1088
Fax: 925-961-1099
www.curtisinst.com

Summary

Hardware Installation Guide

Controller Mounting and Heatsinking

Mounting and heatsinking requirements for the controller.

Wiring the Curtis PMC Controllers

Permanent Magnet Motor Wiring Considerations

Explains incompatibility with Permanent Magnet motors.

Installation Checkout Procedure

Controller and Potbox Maintenance

Controller Maintenance and Inspection

Covers controller maintenance and checks for seal integrity.

Potbox Maintenance and Adjustment

Details potbox maintenance and adjustment procedures.

Troubleshooting and Bench Testing

In-Vehicle Diagnostic Tests

Guides on using a voltmeter for on-vehicle troubleshooting.

Bench Testing Procedures

Outlines equipment and procedure for testing controllers off the vehicle.

Glossary of Features and Functions

Controller Fault Protection

Explains how the controller detects and reacts to faults.

Current Limiting

High Pedal Disable (HPD)

Potentiometer Fault Protection

Static Return to Off (SRO)

Thermal Protection

Undervoltage Protection

Curtis PMC 1209 Series Specifications