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Brand | Kohler |
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Model | Curtis F Series |
Category | Controller |
Language | English |
Guidance on navigating and utilizing the manual's content for effective controller application.
Summary of key enhancements and changes in the FOS 4.5.0.0 firmware version.
Advice on optimizing controller application through understanding manual sections and tools.
Instructions for proper physical installation and mounting of the controller for optimal performance and environmental protection.
Essential safety and design considerations for ensuring EMC compliance and preventing electrical issues.
Details on connecting high-current terminals (B+, B-, U, V, W) and recommended connection guidelines.
Information on logic and low-power connections via AMPSEAL connectors, including pin assignments.
Guidance on wiring rotor position sensors, including signal wiring best practices and shielding.
Best practices for CANbus wiring, including twisted-pair and shielded cable usage for reliable communication.
Recommendations for routing low-power wiring to avoid signal interference and protect against damage.
Information on protected voltage ratings for low-power pins and crucial connection warnings to prevent damage.
Details on how electrical frequency, encoder pulses, and parameter settings limit maximum motor speed (RPM).
Explanation of hardware and parameter-based voltage limits, including operating regions and thresholds.
Information on the fixed brownout voltage level and controller actions when voltage falls below this threshold.
Notes on KSI input connection to B+ terminal for controller power, precharge, and BDI usage.
Explanation of the BDI algorithm for calculating battery state-of-charge (SOC) and its viewable parameters.
Overview of programmable parameters organized into nested menus for customization via CANbus connection.
Explanation of faults triggered when parameters are changed while the motor bridge is enabled.
Information on specific monitor variables contained within parameter menus, which are read-only.
Details on PC-based Curtis Integrated Toolkit (CIT) and the Curtis 1313 handheld programmer.
Displays real-time motor data including RPM, temperature, torque, power, and feedback signals.
Monitors vehicle speed, odometer, acceleration, and distance traveled, configurable in metric or English units.
Accesses and clears the controller's fault history file for diagnosing and verifying problem resolution.
Essential steps for setting up controller parameters and ensuring they are suited to the specific application.
Guidance on selecting and commissioning ACIM or PMAC motors, including compatibility and procedures.
Procedure for characterizing ACIM traction motors using a quadrature encoder or Sin/Cos sensor.
Steps for tuning the AC traction motor performance by selecting control modes and adjusting parameters.
Procedures for setting up hydraulic systems, including lift, lower, and load-hold valve controls.
Methods for obtaining diagnostics information, including status indicators, programmer tool, and CAN emergency messages.
Table detailing fault actions taken by the controller, including shutdown sequences and VCL references.
Procedure for routine cleaning of the controller exterior to protect against corrosion and electrical issues.
Accessing and clearing the controller's fault history file to diagnose and verify problem resolution.
Guidance on setting up PDO maps for F-Series controllers using the Curtis Integrated Toolkit™ for CAN communication.
Information on emissions and immunity, and techniques to reduce EMC problems in products with Curtis controllers.
Necessary precautions to protect ESD-sensitive components from damage by providing sufficient distance or isolation.
Instructions for decommissioning and recycling the controller, following OEM and landfill directives.
Overview of safety requirements and performance levels (PL) according to EN13849 for control systems.
Description of CIT software for configuring and communicating with Curtis Instruments products via CAN network.
Steps to select and install the appropriate CAN dongle driver for PC communication with the controller.
Step-by-step guide to opening the Project Explorer and creating a new project for F-Series controller configuration.
Detailed specifications for AC F6-A, F4-A, and F2-A controllers, including electrical and mechanical data.