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is .c13 le is the project’s “packaged” version. e le contains all customized programmer menu(s), the
parameter settings (values), the compiled VCL program, and the OS. Use it with the Curtis 1313HHP to transfer
a project’s device prole (in essence) to new/dierent, but matching devices (i.e., F4-A to F4-A controllers). Use
the .c13 le to complete the most detailed ‘update’ to vehicles in the eld using just the 1313 HHP.
CURTIS 1313 HHP
e Curtis 1313 Handheld Programmer (1313 HHP) performs programming and troubleshooting tasks for
all Curtis programmable motor controllers, gauges, and control systems. e 1313 HHP connects to Curtis
devices in one of two ways specic to the device: Either directly via the device’s RS232 serial port (applicable to
the E/SE and serial-bus controllers), or through a CANbus connection (applicable to the F-Series controllers
and CAN devices). e 1313 HHP also connects to a PC using its mini-USB port for transferring les and
rmware updates. e cables specic to the connection types are included in the 1313 HHP so case. Specic
models match the Curtis Integrated Toolkit
TM
program’s access levels.
Note: e F-Series controllers do not support the previous grey-band serial-based 1313 HHP.
e generic CANbus 1313 HHP is model 1313-xx31. e user’s manual, CANbus 1313 HHP, 53225, is
downloadable from the Curtis website: https://curtisinstruments.com/products/programming/
As described in the 1313 HHP manual (Flash app), the 1313 can download a project conguration into
the F-Series controllers using a c13 le. is is the recommended method for updating multiple vehicles at
customer locations. A c13 le clones compatible controllers. How to obtain the c13 le is described above, in
the CIT section. Power the 1313 according to the vehicle CAN port wiring specication (next page) to ensure
it remains powered during a c13 ash. Do not rely on the controller +12V power supply, as the controller
ash/OS-upate will turn it o. e 1313 batteries are not sucient for ashing a controller. Set the 1313
power-o setting to a greater duration than the c13 ash, which is greater than 5 minutes.
Furthermore, if only a project’s parameter settings (values) need to be loaded (updated) into other controllers,
then use the 1313HHP to save the parameter settings from a given controller and load them into identical
controllers. is procedure is similar to the “cloning” task in the E/SE series controllers using .cpf les. In the
F-Series controllers, the le that the 1313 HHP extracts is a .cdf (clone data le). e .cdf le is an excellent
way to share the parameter settings with colleagues and support engineers. For more detail on this topic, see
Chapter 8, Flashing, in the 1313 HHP manual: Save .cdf le and Restore .cdf File. Additionally, within the
CIT Programmer app, in the File tab, Export option, select the "Defaults as 1313 Clone data" to obtain a .cdf
(clone data le) for use in the 1313.
For parameter programming and diagnostic purposes, the 1313 HHP’s Programmer app matches the look
and function of the Programmer app in the Curtis Integrated Toolkit
TM
program. A Plot & Log app oers a
similar, but limited, function to TACT. e 1313 HHP CAN Monitor app captures CANbus trac over time
and saves the trace as a .csv le. Open and manage the data in the .csv le using a PC spreadsheet program
(e.g., Excel). Transfer the CAN Monitor .csv le to a PC using the SD card or the USB connection.
e 1313 HHP is an excellent choice for the eld technician performing vehicle service, maintenance, and
soware update tasks. In addition to its onboard internal memory, SD cards provide an additional 64 MB of
memory and can be used for transferring les between the 1313 HHP and either a PC or another 1313 HHP.
1313HHP_ Model 1313-xx31
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