Curtis Instruments MultiMode 1243 Generation 2 User Manual

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MANUAL

DESIGN OF CURTIS PMC 1200 SERIES CONTROLLERS PROTECTED BY U.S. PATENT NO. 4626750.

CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, INC.

200 Kisco Avenue Mount Kisco, NY 10509 USA Tel: 914-666-2971 Fax: 914-666-2188 www.curtisinst.com

1243GEN2 Manual, p/n 37044

Rev. A: October 2002

1 2 4 3

M OD EL

MultiMode™

MOTOR CONTROLLER

Generation 2

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CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW ............................................................................. 1

2. INSTALLATION AND WIRING ........................................... 4

Mounting the Controller .................................................... 4

Connections: Low Current ................................................ 6

Connections: High Current ............................................... 6

Wiring: Controller ............................................................. 7

Wiring: Throttle ................................................................ 9

5kΩ–0, 2-wire potentiometer throttle (“Type 1”) ...... 10

Single-ended 0–5V, current source, 3-wire pot,

and electronic throttles (“Type 2”) ..................... 11

0–5kΩ, 2-wire potentiometer throttle (“Type 3”) ...... 13

Wigwag 0–5V and 3-wire pot throttles ...................... 14

Wiring: Fault Outputs ..................................................... 14

Wiring: Spyglass Display.................................................. 15

Wiring: Emergency Reverse ............................................. 16

Wiring: Emergency Reverse Check .................................. 16

Wiring: Auxiliary Driver .................................................. 16

Contactor, Switches, and Other Hardware........................ 17

3. PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS..................................... 19

Battery Parameter ............................................................. 21

Battery Voltage ........................................................... 21

Acceleration Parameters .................................................... 21

Drive Current Limit, M1–M4 ................................... 21

Acceleration Rate, M1–M4 ........................................ 21

Quick Start ................................................................ 21

Current Ratio ............................................................. 22

Braking Parameters ........................................................... 23

Braking Current Limit, M1–M4 ................................ 23

Deceleration Rate, M1–M4 ....................................... 23

Throttle Deceleration Rate ......................................... 23

Restraint, M1–M4 ..................................................... 23

Braking Rate, M1–M4 ............................................... 24

Taper Rate .................................................................. 25

Variable Braking ......................................................... 25

Interlock Braking Parameters ............................................ 26

Interlock Braking Rate ............................................... 26

Max. Forward Regen .................................................. 26

Max. Reverse Regen ................................................... 26

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Min. Forward Regen .................................................. 27

Min. Reverse Regen ................................................... 27

Max. Load Volts ......................................................... 27

Min. Load Volts ......................................................... 27

Electromagnetic Brake Parameters .................................... 28

Aux Type .................................................................... 28

EM Brake PWM ........................................................ 28

Aux Delay .................................................................. 28

Interlock Brake Delay ................................................ 28

Speed Parameters .............................................................. 31

Max. Forward Speed, M1–M4 ................................... 31

Max. Reverse Speed, M1–M4 .................................... 31

Creep Speed ............................................................... 31

Load Compensation ................................................... 31

Throttle Parameters .......................................................... 32

Throttle Type ............................................................. 32

Throttle Deadband .................................................... 32

Throttle Max ............................................................. 34

Throttle Map ............................................................. 36

Pot Low Fault ............................................................. 38

Field Parameters................................................................ 38

Min. Field Current Limit ........................................... 38

Max. Field Current Limit ........................................... 38

Field Map Start .......................................................... 38

Field Map................................................................... 39

Field Check ................................................................ 40

Main Contactor Parameters .............................................. 40

Main Contactor Interlock .......................................... 40

Main Contactor Open Delay ..................................... 40

Main Contactor Diagnostics ...................................... 40

Sequencing Fault Parameters............................................. 41

Anti-Tiedown............................................................. 41

High Pedal Disable (HPD) ........................................ 41

Static Return to Off (SRO) ........................................ 42

Sequencing Delay ....................................................... 42

Emergency Reverse Parameters ......................................... 43

Emergency Reverse Current Limit ............................. 43

Emergency Reverse Check .......................................... 43

Emergency Reverse Direction Interlock...................... 43

Motor Protection Parameters ............................................ 44

Warm Speed ............................................................... 44

Motor Warm Resistance ............................................. 44

Motor Hot Resistance ................................................ 44

Motor Resistance Compensation ................................ 44

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Hourmeter Parameters ...................................................... 45

Adjust Hours High .................................................... 45

Adjust Hours Middle ................................................. 45

Adjust Hours Low ...................................................... 45

Set Total Hours .......................................................... 45

Set Traction Hours ..................................................... 46

Total Service Hours .................................................... 46

Traction Service Hours ............................................... 46

Total Disable Hours ................................................... 46

Traction Disable Hours .............................................. 46

Traction Fault Speed .................................................. 47

Service Total ............................................................... 47

Service Traction .......................................................... 47

Hourmeter Type ......................................................... 48

Pump Meter ............................................................... 48

Battery Discharge Indicator (BDI) Parameters.................. 49

Full Voltage ................................................................ 49

Empty Voltage............................................................ 49

Reset Voltage .............................................................. 49

Battery Adjust ............................................................ 50

BDI Disable ............................................................... 50

BDI Limit Speed ........................................................ 50

Fault Code Parameters ...................................................... 51

Fault Code ................................................................. 51

BDI Lockout .............................................................. 51

Controller Cloning ........................................................... 52

4. INSTALLATION CHECKOUT ............................................ 53

5. VEHICLE PERFORMANCE ADJUSTMENT ..................... 55

Major Tuning ................................................................... 55

Tuning the active throttle range ................................. 55

Tuning the controller to the motor ............................ 58

Setting the unloaded vehicle top speed ....................... 60

Equalizing loaded and unloaded vehicle speed ........... 61

Fine Tuning ...................................................................... 62

Response to reduced throttle ...................................... 62

Response to increased throttle .................................... 63

Smoothness of direction transitions ............................ 63

Ramp climbing .......................................................... 64

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6. PROGRAMMER MENUS .................................................... 65

1243GEN2 Program Menu ................................................ 65

1243

GEN2 Monitor Menu................................................. 69

1243

GEN2 System Faults Menu......................................... 70

7. DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING .................. 71

Programmer Diagnostics ................................................... 71

Spyglass Diagnostics ......................................................... 71

Status LED Diagnostics .................................................... 74

Fault Output LED Diagnostics......................................... 75

8. CONTROLLER MAINTENANCE ...................................... 76

Cleaning ........................................................................... 76

Diagnostic History ........................................................... 76

APPENDIX A Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ............... A-1

APPENDIX B 1311 Programmer Operation .............................. B-1

APPENDIX C Programmable Parameters Index ......................... C-1

APPENDIX D Speciﬁcations....................................................... D-1

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FIGURES

FIG. 1: Curtis 1243GEN2 electronic motor controller........................... 1

FIG. 2: Mounting dimensions, Curtis 1243GEN2 controller ................. 4

FIG. 3: Basic wiring conﬁguration, Curtis 1243GEN2 controller .......... 7

FIG. 4: Wiring for 5kΩ–0 throttle (“Type 1”) ................................... 10

FIG. 5: Wiring for 20kΩ potentiometer used as

a wigwag-style throttle (“Type 1”).......................................... 10

FIG. 6: Wiring for 0–5V throttles (“Type 2”) .................................... 11

FIG. 7: Wiring for current source throttle (“Type 2”) ........................ 12

FIG. 8: Wiring for 3-wire potentiometer throttle (“Type 2”) ............. 12

FIG. 9: Wiring for Curtis ET-XXX electronic throttle (“Type 2”) ...... 13

FIG. 10: Wiring for 0–5kΩ throttle (“Type 3”) ................................... 14

FIG. 11: Wiring for fault outputs ........................................................ 15

FIG. 12: Wiring for Curtis Spyglass display ......................................... 15

FIG. 13: Ramp restraint maps for controller with the minimum

ﬁeld set at 3 amps, maximum ﬁeld at 18 amps, and

braking current limit at 300 amps ......................................... 24

FIG. 14: Electromagnetic brake parameters, in the context

of the four delay parameters ................................................... 29

FIG. 15: Effect of adjusting the throttle deadband parameter .............. 33

FIG. 16: Effect of adjusting the throttle max parameter ................. 34, 35

FIG. 17: Throttle maps for controller

with maximum speed set at 100%

and creep speed set at 0 ......................................................... 36

FIG. 18: Throttle maps for controller

with maximum speed set at 100%

and creep speed set at 10% .................................................... 37

FIGURES

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TABLES

FIG. 19: Throttle maps for controller

with maximum speed set at 90%

and creep speed set at 10% .................................................... 37

FIG. 20: Field current relative to armature current,

with ﬁeld map parameter set at 50% and 20% ...................... 39

FIG. 21: Curtis 840 Spyglass, 3-LED and 6-LED models .................... 73

FIG. B-1 Curtis 1311 handheld programmer ..................................... B-1

TABLES

TABLE 1: Throttle wiper input (Pin 6) threshold values .......................... 9

TABLE 2: Mode selection ....................................................................... 18

TABLE 3: Conﬁguration options: auxiliary driver .................................. 30

TABLE 4: Programmable throttle types .................................................. 32

TABLE 5: Standard battery voltages ....................................................... 49

TABLE 6: Fault categories ...................................................................... 50

TABLE 7: Troubleshooting chart ............................................................ 72

TABLE 8: Status LED fault codes .......................................................... 74

TABLE 9: Fault category codes ............................................................... 75

TABLE D-1: Speciﬁcations .................................................................... E-1

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OVERVIEW

Curtis 1243 Generation 2 MultiMode™ controllers are separately excited motor speed controllers designed for use in a variety of small industrial vehicles and in material handling equipment. These programmable controllers are simple to install, efﬁcient, and cost effective, while offering more features than the original 1243.

Fig. 1 Curtis 1243GEN2

MultiMode™ electronic motor controller.

The 1243GEN2 MultiMode™ controller provides smooth precise control of motor speed and torque. A full-bridge ﬁeld control stage is combined with a half-bridge armature power stage to provide solid state motor reversing and full regenerative braking without additional relays or contactors.

The controller’s rugged IP53 housing and packaging are built to with- stand shock and vibration. State-of-the-art surface mount logic board fabrication makes the 1243

GEN2 controller even more reliable than the original 1243.

The 1243GEN2 is fully programmable through the Curtis 13XX handheld programmer. In addition to conﬁguration flexibility, the programmer provides diagnostic and test capability.

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Like all Curtis motor controllers, the 1243GEN2 offers superior operator control of the vehicle’s motor drive speed. Features include:

✓ Interlock braking with load sensor to meet required braking distance

without unnecessary harsh braking at light loads

✓ Maintenance monitor responds to preset vehicle operating hours and

drive hours as programmed by the OEM

✓ Two hourmeters—total KSI-on hours and traction hours—and the

associated maintenance timers are built into the controller

✓ BDI calculations performed within controller

✓ Estimates motor temperature based on ﬁeld resistance and cuts back

maximum speed if the motor is overheated

✓ Diagnostic checks for ﬁeld open and ﬁeld shorted faults

✓ Supports PWM electromagnetic brake with maximum continuous

current of 2 amps

✓ Supports Type 4 throttle

✓ Active precharge of controller capacitor bank extends life of main

contactor

✓ Compatibility with Curtis 1307/1311 handheld programmers for quick

and easy testing, diagnostics, and parameter adjustment

✓ MultiMode™ allows four user-selectable vehicle operating modes

✓ Continuous armature current control, reducing arcing and brush wear

✓ Complete diagnostics through the handheld programmer, the built-in

Status LED, and the optional 840 Spyglass display

✓ Two fault outputs provide diagnostics to remotely mounted displays

✓ Regenerative braking allows shorter stopping distances, increases battery

charge, and reduces motor heating

✓ Automatic braking when throttle is reduced provides a compression

braking feel and enhances safety

✓ Brake/Drive Interlock meets ISO stopping distance requirements

✓ Ramp restraint feature provides automatic electronic braking

that restricts vehicle movement while in neutral

✓ Meets EEC fault detect requirements

✓ Linear cutback of motor drive current during overtemperature or

undervoltage

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✓ Linear cutback of regenerative braking current during overvoltage

✓ High pedal disable (HPD) and static return to off (SRO) interlocks

prevent vehicle runaway at startup

✓ Internal and external watchdog circuits ensure proper software operation

✓ Fully protected inputs and short-circuit protected output drivers.

Curtis Model 840 Spyglass Display [optional]

✓ 3-wire serial interface

✓ Sequences between hourmeter, BDI, and error displays

✓ Single alphanumeric, non-backlit, 8 character, 5 mm LCD display for

hourmeter, BDI, and fault messages

✓ Display updated by dedicated unidirectional serial port

✓ Available in 52 mm round case, DIN case, and as a bare board, each

with an 8-pin Molex connector; cases feature front seal to IP65 and rear seal to IP40; shock and vibration protection to SAE J1378

✓ Operating temperature range -10°C to 70°C; models with lower

temperature ratings available for freezer applications

Familiarity with your Curtis controller will help you install and operate it properly. We encourage you to read this manual carefully. If you have questions, please contact the Curtis ofﬁce nearest you.

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INSTALLATION AND WIRING

MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER

The controller can be oriented in any position, but the location should be carefully chosen to keep the controller as clean and dry as possible. If a clean, dry mounting location cannot be found, a cover must be used to shield the controller from water and contaminants. When selecting the

mounting position, be sure to also take into consideration (1) that access is needed at the front of the controller to plug the programmer into its connector, and (2) that the built-in Status LED is visible only through the view port in the label on top of the controller.

The outline and mounting hole dimensions for the 1243GEN2 controller are shown in Figure 2. To ensure full rated power, the controller should be fastened to a clean, flat metal surface with three 6 mm (1/4") diameter screws, using the holes provided.

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Fig. 2 Mounting

dimensions, Curtis 1243

GEN2 controller.

Dimensions in millimeters (and inches)

SEPE

198 (7.78)

6.4 (0.25) dia., 3 plcs

(2.68)

114

(4.50)

173 (6.81)

(0.66)

7.9

(0.31)

(3.88)

4.8

(0.19)

7.9

(0.31)

STAT US

Status LED

TRACTION CONTROLLER

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The mounting surface must be at least a 300×300×3 mm (12"×12"×1/8") aluminum plate, or its equivalent, and subjected to a minimum 3 mph airflow to meet the speciﬁed time/current ratings. Although not usually necessary, a thermal joint compound can be used to improve heat conduction from the controller heatsink to the mounting surface.

You will need to take steps during the design and development of your end product to ensure that its EMC performance complies with applicable regulations; suggestions are presented in Appendix A.

The 1243GEN2 controller contains ESD-sensitive components. Use appropriate precautions in connecting, disconnecting, and handling the controller. See installation suggestions in Appendix A for protecting the controller from ESD damage.

Working on electric vehicles is potentially dangerous. You should protect yourself against runaways, high current arcs, and outgassing from lead acid batteries:

RUNAWAYS — Some conditions could cause the vehicle to run out of

control. Disconnect the motor or jack up the vehicle and get the drive wheels off the ground before attempting any work on the motor control circuitry.

HIGH CURRENT ARCS — Electric vehicle batteries can supply very high

power, and arcs can occur if they are short circuited. Always open the battery circuit before working on the motor control circuitry. Wear safety glasses, and use properly insulated tools to prevent shorts.

LEAD ACID BATTERIES — Charging or discharging generates hydrogen gas,

which can build up in and around the batteries. Follow the battery manufacturer’s safety recommendations.

Wear safety glasses.

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CONNECTIONS

Low Current Connections

A 16-pin Molex low current connector in the controller provides the low current logic control connections:

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The mating connector is a 16-pin Molex Mini-Fit Jr. connector p/n 39-01-2165 using type 5556 terminals.

A 4-pin low power connector is provided for the handheld programmer. A complete 1311 programmer kit, including the appropriate connecting cable, can be ordered from Curtis.

The 4-pin connector can also be used for the Spyglass display. The display is unplugged when the programmer is used.

High Current Connections

Three tin-plated solid copper bus bars are provided for high current connections to the battery (B+ and B-) and the motor armature (M-). Cables are fastened to the bus bars by M8 bolts. The 1243GEN2 case provides the capture nuts required

Pin 1 load sensor input [optional] Pin 2 Fault 1 output / pump input Pin 3 Fault 2 output Pin 4 main contactor driver output Pin 5 throttle: 3-wire pot high Pin 6 throttle: 0–5V; pot wiper Pin 7 throttle: pot low Pin 8 auxiliary driver output (typically

used for an electromagnetic brake)

Pin 9 Mode Select 2 input Pin 10 emerg. reverse check output [optional] Pin 11 reverse input Pin 12 forward input Pin 13 emergency reverse input Pin 14 Mode Select 1 input Pin 15 interlock input Pin 16 keyswitch input (KSI)

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

Pin 1 receive data (+5V)

Pin 2 ground (B-)

Pin 3 transmit data (+5V)

Pin 4 +15V supply (100mA)

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for the M8 bolts. The maximum bolt insertion depth below the surface of the bus bar is 1.3 cm (1/2"). Bolt shafts exceeding this length may damage the controller. The torque applied to the bolts should not exceed 16.3 N·m (12 ft-lbs).

Two 1/4" quick connect terminals (S1 and S2) are provided for the connections to the motor ﬁeld winding.

WIRING: Standard Configuration

Figure 3 shows the typical wiring conﬁguration for most applications. For walkie applications the interlock switch is typically activated by the tiller, and

an emergency reverse switch on the tiller handle provides the emergency reverse signal.

For rider applications the interlock switch is typically a seat switch or a foot switch, and there is no emergency reverse.

Fig. 3 Standard wiring conﬁguration, Curtis 1243GEN2 controller.

S1 S2

B- M- B+

INTERLOCK

5 kΩ POT

THROTTLE

(TYPICAL)

EMERGENCY

REVERSE

emergency reverse wiring check (optional)

FORWARD

MAIN

CONTACTOR

COIL

POLARITY

PROTECTION

DIODE

REVERSE

MODE

SELECT

MODE

SELECT

ELECTRO-

MAGNETIC

BRAKE

KEY

SWITCH

POWER

FUSE

MAIN

CONTACTOR

B+

B-

A2 A1

S2 S1

CONTROL

FUSE

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Standard Power Wiring

Motor armature wiring is straightforward, with the armature’s A1 connection going to the controller’s B+ bus bar and the armature’s A2 connection going to the controller’s M- bus bar.

The motor’s ﬁeld connections (S1 and S2) are less obvious. The direction of vehicle travel with the forward direction selected will depend on how the motor’s S1 and S2 connections are made to the controller’s two ﬁeld terminals (S1 and S2) and how the motor shaft is connected to the drive wheels through the vehicle’s drive train.

CAUTION:

The polarity of the S1 and S2 connections will affect the operation of the emergency reverse feature. The forward and reverse switches and the S1 and S2 connections must be conﬁgured so that the vehicle drives away from the operator when the emergency reverse button is pressed.

Standard Control Wiring

Wiring for the input switches and contactors is shown in Figure 3; the pins are identiﬁed on page 6. In the standard wiring conﬁguration, the auxiliary driver at Pin 8 is used to drive an electromagnetic brake.

The main contactor coil must be wired directly to the controller as shown in Figure 3. The controller checks for welded or missing contactor faults and uses the main contactor coil driver output to disconnect the battery from the controller and motor when speciﬁc faults are present. If the main contactor coil is not wired to Pin 4, the controller will not be able to open the main contactor in serious fault conditions and the system will therefore not meet EEC safety requirements.

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Throttle

WIRING: Throttle

Wiring for various throttles is described below. They are categorized as Type 1, 2, 3, and 4 throttles in the program menu of the handheld programmer. Note: In the text, throttles are identiﬁed by their nominal range and not by their actual active range.

Appropriate throttles for use with the 1243GEN2 controller include twowire 5kΩ–0 throttles (“Type 1”); 0–5V throttles, current source throttles, three-wire potentiometer throttles, and electronic throttles wired for singleended operation (all “Type 2”); two-wire 0–5kΩ throttles (“Type 3”), and 0–5V and three-wire potentiometer throttles wired for wigwag operation (“Type 4”). The operating speciﬁcations for these throttle types are summarized in Table 1. Refer to Section 3: Programmable Parameters, for information on the effects of the Throttle Deadband and Throttle Max parameters on the minimum and maximum throttle thresholds.

If the throttle you are planning to use is not covered, contact the Curtis ofﬁce nearest you.

Table 1 THROTTLE WIPER INPUT THRESHOLD VALUES

MAXIMUM THROTTLE HPD THROTTLE MINIMUM

THROTTLE THROTTLE DEADBAND (25% throttle MAX THROTTLE

TYPE PARAMETER FAULT (0% speed request) active range) (100% modulation) FAULT

1 (5kΩ–0) Wiper Voltage 5.00 V 3.80 V 2.70 V 0.20 V 0.06 V

Wiper Resistance 7.50 kΩ 5.50 kΩ 3.85 kΩ 0 kΩ —

2 (0–5V) Wiper Voltage 0.06 V 0.20 V 1.50 V 5.00 V 5.80 V

Wiper Resistance — — — — —

3 (0–5kΩ) Wiper Voltage 0.06 V 0.20 V 1.30 V 3.80 V 5.00 V

Wiper Resistance — 0 kΩ 1.65 kΩ 5.50 kΩ 7.50 kΩ

4 (0–5V) Wiper Voltage 0.50 V 2.50 V (fwd) * 3.10 V (fwd) 4.40 V (fwd) 4.50 V

2.50 V (rev) * 1.90 V (rev) 0.60 V (rev)

Wiper Resistance — — — — —

Notes: The Throttle Deadband and Throttle Max thresholds are valid for nominal 5kΩ

potentiometers or 5V sources with the default Throttle Deadband and Throttle Max parameter settings of 0% and 100% respectively. These threshold values will change with variations in the Throttle Deadband and Throttle Max parameter settings

The HPD thresholds are 25% of the active throttle range and therefore dependent on the programmed Throttle Deadband and Throttle Max settings (which define the active range).

The wiper voltage is measured with respect to B-.

The wiper resistance is measured from pot low to pot wiper. The potentiometer must be disconnected from the controller when making this measurement.

* With a 0% Throttle Deadband setting, there is no neutral point on

a Type 4 throttle. A Throttle Deadband setting of at least 8% is recommended for Type 4 throttles.

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5kΩ–0 Throttle (“Type 1”)

The 5kΩ–0 throttle (called a “Type 1” throttle in the programming menu of the 13XX programmer) is a 2-wire resistive throttle that connects between the Pot Wiper and Pot Low pins (Pins 6 and 7), as shown in Figure 4. It doesn’t matter which wire goes on which pin. For Type 1 throttles, zero speed corresponds to 5 kΩ measured between the two pins and full speed corresponds to 0 Ω. (Note: This wiring is also shown in the standard wiring diagram, Figure 3.)

Fig. 4 Wiring for 5k

Ω

–0

throttle (“Type 1”).

In addition to accommodating the basic 5kΩ–0 throttle, the Type 1 throttle is the easiest with which to implement a wigwag-style throttle. Using a 20kΩ potentiometer wired as shown in Figure 5, the pot wiper can be set such that the controller has 5 kΩ between Pins 6 and 7 when the throttle is in the neutral position. The throttle mechanism can then be designed such that rotating it either forward or back decreases the resistance between Pins 6 and 7, which increases the controller output. The throttle mechanism must provide signals to the controller’s forward and reverse inputs independent of the throttle pot resistance. The controller will not sense direction from the pot resistance.

Fig. 5 Wiring for 20k

Ω

potentiometer used as a wigwag-style throttle (“Type 1”).

20 kΩ

FASTERFASTER

Pot Wiper input (Pin 6)

Pot Low input (Pin 7)

Broken wire protection is provided by the controller sensing the current flow from the wiper input through the potentiometer and into the Pot Low pin. If the Pot Low input current falls below 0.65 mA or its voltage below 0.06 V, a throttle fault is generated and the controller is disabled. Note: The Pot Low pin (Pin 7) must not be tied to ground (B-).

5kΩ–0

Pot Low input (Pin 7)

Pot Wiper input (Pin 6)

FASTER

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Throttle

0–5V, Current Source, 3-Wire Potentiometer, and Electronic Throttles (“Type 2”)

With these throttles (“Type 2” in the programming menu) the controller looks for a voltage signal at the wiper input (Pin 6). Zero speed will correspond to 0 V and full speed to 5 V (measurements made relative to B-). A voltage source, current source, 3-wire potentiometer, or electronic throttle can be used with this throttle type. The wiring for each is slightly different and each has varying levels of throttle fault detection associated with it.

0–5V Throttle

Two ways of wiring the 0–5V throttle are shown in Figure 6. The active range for this throttle is from 0.2 V (at 0% Throttle Deadband) to 5.0 V (at 100% Throttle Max), measured relative to B-.

Fig. 6 Wiring for

0–5V throttles (“Type 2”).

Sensor-referenced 0–5V throttles must provide a Pot Low current greater than 0.65 mA to prevent shutdown due to pot faults. It is recommended that the maximum Pot Low current be limited to 55 mA to prevent damage to the Pot Low circuitry.

Ground-referenced 0–5V throttles require setting the Pot Low Fault parameter (see Section 3, page 38) to Off; otherwise the controller will register a throttle fault and will shut down. For ground-referenced 0–5V throttles, the controller will detect open breaks in the wiper input but cannot provide full throttle fault protection. Also, the controller recognizes the voltage between the wiper input and B- as the applied throttle voltage and not the voltage from the voltage source relative to the Pot Low input.

For either throttle input, if the 0–5V throttle input (Pin 6) exceeds 5.5 V relative to B-, the controller will register a fault and shut down.

B-

SENSOR GROUND

SENSOR OUTPUT (0–5V)

S E N S O R

Pot Low input (Pin 7)

0–5V input (Pin 6)

Pot Low Fault setting = OFF

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Current Sources As Throttles

A current source can also be used as a throttle input, wired as shown in Figure 7. A resistor, R

throttle

, must be used to convert the current source value to a voltage. The resistor should be sized to provide a 0–5V signal variation over the full current range.

The Pot Low Fault parameter (see Section 3, page 38) must be set to Off; otherwise the controller will register a throttle fault and will shut down. It is the responsibility of the vehicle manufacturer to provide appropriate throttle fault detection in applications using a current source as a throttle.

Fig. 8 Wiring for 3-wire

potentiometer throttle (“Type 2”).

1kΩ–10kΩ

Pot Wiper input (Pin 6)

Pot Low input (Pin 7)

Pot High output (Pin 5)

FASTER

Fig. 7 Wiring for current

source throttle (“Type 2”).

3-Wire Potentiometer (1kΩ–10kΩ) Throttle

A 3-wire pot with a total resistance value anywhere between 1 kΩ and 10 kΩ can be used, wired as shown in Figure 8. The pot is used in its voltage divider mode, with the voltage source and return being provided by the 1243GEN2 controller. Pot High (Pin 5) provides a current limited 5V source to the pot, and Pot Low (Pin 7) provides the return path. If a 3-wire pot is used and the Pot Low Fault parameter (see Section 3, page 38) is set to On, the controller will provide full throttle fault protection in accordance with EEC requirements. Note: the Pot Low pin (Pin 7) must not be tied to ground (B-).

throttle

source

B-B-

0–5V input (Pin 6)

Pot Low Fault setting = OFF

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Throttle

Curtis ET-XXX Electronic Throttle

The Curtis ET-XXX provides a 0–5V throttle and forward/reverse inputs for the 1243GEN2 controller. Wiring for the ET-XXX is shown in Figure 9. When an electronic throttle is used, the Pot Low Fault parameter (see Section 3, page 38) must be set to Off; otherwise the controller will register a throttle fault and will shut down.

There is no fault detection built into the ET-XXX, and the controller will detect only open wiper faults. It is the responsibility of the vehicle manufacturer to provide any additional throttle fault detection necessary.

The ET-XXX can be integrated into a control head to provide wigwagstyle throttle control. Alternatively, a complete control head assembly is available from Curtis. This control head assembly—the CH series—combines the ET-XXX throttle with a variety of standard control head switch functions for use in walkie and lift truck applications.

0–5kΩ Throttle (“Type 3”)

The 0–5kΩ throttle (“Type 3” in the programming menu) is a 2-wire resistive throttle that connects between the Pot Wiper and Pot Low pins (Pins 6 and 7) as shown in Figure 10. Zero speed corresponds to 0 Ω measured between the two pins and full speed corresponds to 5 kΩ. This throttle type is not appropriate for use in wigwag-style applications.

Fig. 9 Wiring for Curtis

ET-XXX electronic throttle (“Type 2”).

GREEN

ORANGE

BLACK

BLACK/WHITE

WHITE

WHT/BRN

B+

KEYSWITCH

connector

WHT/GRN

Reverse input (Pin 11)

KSI (Pin 16)

0–5V input (Pin 6)

Forward input (Pin 12)

Pot Low Fault setting = OFF

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B-

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Throttle

Fig. 10 Wiring for

0–5k

Ω

throttle

(“Type 3”).

a throttle fault is generated and the controller is disabled. Note: The Pot Low pin (Pin 7) must not be tied to ground (B-).

Wigwag-Style 0–5V Voltage Source and 3-Wire Pot Throttle (“Type 4”)

These throttles (“Type 4” in the programming menu) operate in true wigwag style. No signals to the controller’s forward and reverse inputs are required; the action is determined by the wiper input value. The interface to the controller for Type 4 devices is similar to that for Type 2 devices. The neutral point will be with the wiper at 2.5 V, measured between Pin 6 and B-.

The controller will provide increasing forward speed as its wiper input value (Pin 6) is increased, with maximum forward speed reached at 4.5 V. The controller will provide increasing reverse speed as the wiper input value is decreased, with maximum reverse speed reached at 0.5 V. The minimum and maximum wiper voltage must not exceed the 0.5V and 4.5V fault limits.

When a 3-wire pot is used and the Pot Low Fault parameter (see Section 3, page 36) is set to On, the controller provides full fault protection for Type 4 traction throttles. Any potentiometer value between 1 kΩ and 10 kΩ is supported. When a voltage throttle is used, it is the responsibility of the OEM to provide appropriate throttle fault detection.

Note: If your Type 4 throttle has an internal neutral switch, this internal neutral switch should be wired to the forward switch input (Pin 12). The controller will behave as though no throttle is requested when the neutral switch is high, and will use the throttle value when the neutral switch is low.

WIRING: Fault Outputs

The 1243GEN2 has two fault signal outputs (Pins 2 and 3), which can be used to provide diagnostic information to a display panel. These current-sinking outputs can drive LEDs or other loads requiring less than 10 mA. Since these outputs are intended to drive LEDs, each contains a dropping resistor; as a result, these outputs will not pull down to B-. Wiring is shown in Figure 11.

The Fault 1 and Fault 2 outputs can be programmed to display fault information in either of two formats: Fault Code format or Fault Category format (see Section 3, page 51).

Alternatively, Pin 2 can be used to provide a pump input signal (see pump meter parameter, Section 3, page 48); Pin 3 can be used to interface an external auxiliary enable circuit (see BDI lockout parameter, Section 3, page 51).

0–5kΩ

Pot Low input (Pin 7)

Pot Wiper input (Pin 6)

FASTER

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Spyglass Display

Fig. 11 Wiring for fault

outputs, when used to drive LEDs. Alternatively, Pin 2 can be used for a pump meter input, and Pin 3 can be used to interface an external enable circuit.

B-

Fault 1 output (Pin 2)

Fault 2 output (Pin 3)

WIRING: Spyglass Display

The Curtis 840 Spyglass features an 8-character LCD display that sequences between hourmeter, BDI %, and fault messages. Depending on the model, either three or six indicator LEDs are also located on the face of the gauge. See Section 7 (Diagnostics and Troubleshooting) for more information on the Spyglass displays.

The mating 8-pin connector is Molex 39-01-2085, with 39-00-0039 (18–24 AWG) pins.

Fig. 12 Wiring guide and

mounting dimensions for Curtis Spyglass (6-LED model shown; dimensions and wiring are identical for the 3-LED model).

SPYGLASS 1243·GEN·2 CONTROLLER

PIN # FUNCTION PIN #

1–4 N.C. –

5 +12V, +15V 4

6 receive data 3

7 N.C. –

8 ground (B+) 2

(2.25)

44 (1.75)

58 (2.25)

(2.0)

“U” clamp for up to 6 (0.25) panel thickness

4 1

WIRING GUIDE

0 1

Dimensions in millimeters (and inches)

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Emerg. Reverse and Aux Driver

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C A U T I O N

WIRING: Emergency Reverse

To implement the emergency reverse feature, Pin 13 (the emergency reverse input) must be connected to battery voltage as shown in the standard wiring diagram, Figure 3.

The controller provides maximum braking torque as soon as the emergency reverse switch is closed. The vehicle will then be automatically driven in the reverse direction at the programmed emergency reverse current limit until the emergency reverse switch is released.

CAUTION:

WIRING: Emergency Reverse Check

An optional wire connected directly to the emergency reverse switch provides for broken wire detection when that feature is programmed On (see Section 3, page 43). The emergency reverse check output wire periodically pulses the emergency reverse circuit to check for continuity in the wiring. If there is no continuity, the controller output is inhibited until the wiring fault is corrected.

The emergency reverse check wire is connected to Pin 10 as shown by the dotted line in the standard wiring diagram, Figure 3. If the option is selected and the check wire is not connected, the vehicle will not operate. If the option is not selected and the check wire is connected, no harm will occur—but continuity will not be checked.

WIRING: Auxiliary Driver

The 1243GEN2 provides an auxiliary driver at Pin 8. This low side driver is designed to energize an electromagnetic brake coil, as shown in the standard wiring diagram (Figure 3). The output is rated at 2 amps and is overcurrent protected. A coil suppression diode is provided internally to protect the driver from inductive spikes generated at turn-off. The recommended wiring is shown in the standard wiring diagram, Figure 3. The contactor coil or driver load should not be connected directly to B+, which would cause the controller to be always biased On via a path through the coil suppression diode to the KSI input.

Although it is typically used to drive an EM brake, the auxiliary driver can be used to drive a pump contactor or hydraulic steering assist in applications not requiring an EM brake.

Note: Because the auxiliary driver is typically used for an EM brake, the programmable parameters related to this driver are described in the electromagnetic brake parameter group; see page 28.

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CONTACTOR, SWITCHES, and OTHER HARDWARE

Main Contactor

A main contactor should be used with any 1243GEN2 controller; otherwise the controller’s fault detects will not be able to fully protect the controller and motor drive system from damage in a fault condition. The main contactor allows the controller and motor to be disconnected from the battery. This provides a signiﬁcant safety feature in that the battery power can be removed from the drive system if a controller or wiring fault results in full battery power being applied to the motor. If the Contactor Diagnostics parameter (see Section 3, page 40) is On, the controller will conduct a missing contactor check and a welded contactor check each time the main contactor is requested to close and will not proceed with the request if a fault is found.

A single-pole, single-throw (SPST) contactor with silver-alloy contacts, such as an Albright SW80 or SW180—available from Curtis—is recommended for use as the main contactor. The contactor coils should be speciﬁed with a continuous rating at the nominal battery pack voltage.

The main contactor coil driver output (Pin 4) is rated at 2 amps, is overcurrent protected, and is checked for open coil faults. A built-in coil suppression diode is connected between the main contactor coil driver output and the keyswitch input. This protects the main contactor coil driver from failure due to inductive voltage kickback spikes when the contactor is turned off.

Keyswitch and Interlock Switch

The vehicle should have a master on/off switch to turn the system off when not in use. The keyswitch input provides logic power for the controller.

The interlock switch—which is typically implemented as a tiller switch, deadman footswitch, or seatswitch—provides a safety interlock for the system.

The keyswitch and interlock switch provide current to drive the main contactor coil and all other output driver loads as well as the controller’s internal logic circuitry and must be rated to carry these currents.

Forward, Reverse, Mode Select, and Emergency Reverse Switches

These input switches can be any type of single-pole, single-throw (SPST) switch capable of switching the battery voltage at 10 mA. Typically the emergency reverse switch is a momentary switch, active only while it is being pressed.

Reverse Polarity Protection Diode

For reverse polarity protection, a diode should be added in series between the battery and KSI. This diode will prohibit main contactor operation and current flow if the battery pack is accidentally wired with the B+ and B- terminals exchanged. It should be sized appropriately for the maximum contactor coil and fault diode currents required from the control circuit. The reverse polarity protection diode should be wired as shown in the standard wiring diagram, Figure 3 (page 7).

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Circuitry Protection Devices

To protect the control circuitry from accidental shorts, a low current fuse (appropriate for the maximum current draw) should be connected in series between the battery and KSI. Additionally, a high current fuse should be wired in series with the main contactor to protect the motor, controller, and batteries from accidental shorts in the power system. The appropriate fuse for each application should be selected with the help of a reputable fuse manufacturer or dealer. The standard wiring diagram, Figure 3, shows the recommended location for each fuse.

Mode Select Switch Operation

The two mode select switches (Mode Select 1 and Mode Select 2) together deﬁne the four operating modes. The switch combinations are shown in Table 2.

Table 2 MODE SELECTION

MODE MODE

OPERATING MODE SELECT SELECT

SWITCH 1 SWITCH 2

MultiMode™ 1 OPEN OPEN

MultiMode™ 2 CLOSED OPEN

MultiMode™ 3 OPEN CLOSED

MultiMode™ 4 CLOSED CLOSED

Load Sensor [optional]

The 1243GEN2 provides a load sensor input at Pin 1. The controller can be programmed to vary the strength of regen braking depending on the load sensor input. The load sensor, if one is used, should be sized to handle your application’s maximum expected load without exceeding 5 V.

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Switches, etc.

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PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS

The 1243GEN2 controller has a number of parameters that can be programmed using a Curtis handheld programmer. These programmable parameters allow the vehicle’s performance characteristics to be customized to ﬁt the needs of individual vehicles or vehicle applications.

The OEM can specify the default value for each parameter and can also designate whether a parameter will have User or OEM access rights. Accordingly, programmers are available in User and OEM versions. The User programmer can adjust only those parameters with User access rights, whereas the OEM programmer can adjust all the parameters. For information about 1311 programmer operation, see Appendix B.

The MultiMode™ feature of the 1243GEN2 controller allows operation in four distinct modes. These modes can be programmed to provide four different sets of operating characteristics, which can be useful for operating in different conditions, such as slow precise indoor maneuvering in Mode 1; faster, long distance, outdoor travel in Mode 4; and application-speciﬁc special conditions in Modes 2 and 3. Eight parameters can be conﬁgured independently in each of the four modes:

— acceleration rate (M1–M4)

— braking current limit (M1–M4)

— braking rate (M1–M4)

— deceleration rate (M1–M4)

— drive current limit (M1–M4)

— maximum forward speed (M1–M4)

— maximum reverse speed (M1–M4)

— restraint (M1–M4).

To better describe their interrelationships, the individual parameters are grouped into categories as follows:

Battery Parameters Acceleration Parameters Braking Parameters Interlock Braking Parameters Electromagnetic Brake Parameters Speed Parameters Throttle Parameters Field Parameters Contactor Parameters Sequencing Fault Parameters Emergency Reverse Parameters Motor Protection Parameters Hourmeter Parameters BDI Parameters Fault Code Parameters

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Battery Parameter ...................... p.21

Battery Voltage

Acceleration Parameters ............ p. 21

Drive Current Limit, M1–M4 Acceleration Rate, M1–M4 Quick Start Current Ratio

Braking Parameters ................... p.23

Braking Current Limit, M1–M4 Deceleration Rate, M1–M4 Throttle Deceleration Rate Restraint, M1–M4 Braking Rate, M1–M4 Taper Rate Variable Braking

Interlock Braking

Parameters ................................... p.26

Interlock Braking Rate Max. Forward Regen Max. Reverse Regen Min. Forward Regen Min. Reverse Regen Max. Load Volts Min. Load Volts

Electromagnetic Brake

Parameters ................................... p.28

Auxiliary Driver Type Electromagnetic Brake PWM Auxiliary Driver Delay Interlock Brake Delay

Speed Parameters ....................... p.31

Max. Forward Speed, M1–M4 Max. Reverse Speed, M1–M4 Creep Speed Load Compensation

Throttle Parameters ................... p.32

Throttle Type Throttle Deadband Throttle Max Throttle Map Pot Low Fault

Field Parameters ......................... p.38

Min. Field Current Limit Max. Field Current Limit Field Map Start Field Map Field Check

Main Contactor Parameters ..... p.40

Main Contactor Interlock Main Contactor Open Delay Main Contactor Diagnostics

Sequencing Fault Parameters ... p.41

Anti-Tiedown High Pedal Disable (HPD) Static Return to Off (SRO) Sequencing Delay

Emergency Reverse

Parameters ................................... p.43

Emerg. Reverse Current Limit Emerg. Reverse Check Emerg. Reverse Direction Interlock

Motor Protection Parameters ... p. 44

Warm Speed Motor Warm Resistance Motor Hot Resistance Motor Resistance Compensation

Hourmeter Parameters

.................... p.45

Adjust Hours High Adjust Hours Middle Adjust Hours Low Set Total Hours Set Traction Hours Total Service Hours Traction Service Hours Total Disable Hours Traction Disable Hours Traction Fault Speed Service Total Service Traction Hourmeter Type Pump Meter

BDI Parameters ........... p. 49

Full Voltage Empty Voltage Reset Voltage Battery Adjust BDI Disable BDI Limit Speed

Fault Code

Parameters .................... p. 51

Fault Code BDI Lockout

Individual parameters are described in the following text in the order they are listed on this page. They are listed by the abbreviated names that are displayed in the programmer’s Program Menu. Not all of these parameters are displayed on all controllers; the list for any given controller depends on its speciﬁcations.

The programmer displays the parameters in a different order. For a list of the individual parameters in the order in which they appear in the Program Menu, see Section 6: Programmer Menus.

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Battery & Acceleration Parameters

VOLTAGE

The battery voltage parameter sets the overvoltage and undervoltage protection thresholds for the controller and battery. Overvoltage protection cuts back regenerative braking to prevent damage to batteries and other electrical system components due to overvoltage; undervoltage protection prevents systems from operating at voltages below their design thresholds. The battery voltage parameter can be set at 2 or 3, and should always be set to the system’s nominal battery pack voltage:

NOMINAL

SETTING BATTERY PACK VOLTAGE

2 24V 3 36V

M1–M4, DRIVE C/L

The drive current limit parameter allows adjustment of the maximum current the controller will supply to the motor during drive operation. This parameter can be limited to reduce the maximum torque applied to the drive system by the motor in any reduced performance mode. The drive current limit is adjustable from 50 amps up to the controller’s full rated armature current. (The full rated current depends on the controller model; see speciﬁcations in Table D-1.)

The drive current limit is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

M1–M4, ACCEL RATE

The acceleration rate deﬁnes the time it takes the controller to accelerate from 0% drive output to 100% drive output. A larger value represents a longer acceleration time and a gentler start. Fast starts can be achieved by reducing the acceleration time, i.e., by adjusting the accel rate to a smaller value. The acceleration rate is adjustable from 0.1 to 3.0 seconds.

The acceleration rate is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

QUICK START

Upon receiving a sudden high throttle demand from neutral, the quick start function causes the controller to momentarily exceed its normal acceleration rate, in order to overcome vehicle inertia. The quick start algorithm is applied each time the throttle passes through neutral and the controller is not in braking

Battery Parameter

Acceleration Parameters

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Braking Parameters

mode. If the controller is in braking mode, the quick start function is disabled, allowing normal braking to occur. Quick start is adjustable from 0 to 10. Increasing the value will “liven” the vehicle’s acceleration response to fast throttle movements.

The quick start parameter is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

NOTE: Quick start is not a MultiMode™ parameter, and its value will

therefore affect all four operating modes.

CURRENT RATIO

The current ratio parameter deﬁnes how much of the programmed drive current will be available to the motor at reduced throttle requests. The current ratio parameter can be set to 1, 2, 3, or 4. These settings correspond to the following ratios:

SETTING RATIO

1 1 : 1 2 2 : 1 3 4 : 1 4 8 : 1

For example, with the current ratio set at 1 with 20% throttle requested, 20% of the battery voltage and 20% of the drive current will be allowed to flow in the motor (assuming a 50% throttle map setting). If the current ratio is set at 2 under these same conditions, 40% of the current will be available; if it is set at 3, 80%. The controller will not allow more than the programmed drive current to flow in the motor. If the current ratio is set at 4 with 20% throttle requested, the controller will allow only 100% of the drive current and not 160%.

High current ratio values will allow quicker startup response and improved ramp climbing with partial throttle, but may cause too much jumpiness.

The current ratio parameter is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

Note: Current ratio is only effective in drive; it does not affect regen.

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Braking Parameters

The seven Braking parameters affect the regenerative braking that is initiated when the throttle is reduced or when the direction is reversed while the vehicle is being driven. During regen braking, armature current flows toward the battery.

M1–M4, BRAKE C/L

The braking current limit parameter adjusts the maximum current the controller will supply to the motor during regen braking. The braking current limit is adjustable from 50 amps up to the controller’s full rated braking current. (The full rated current depends on the controller model; see speciﬁcations in Table D-1.) The braking current limit is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

M1–M4, DECEL RATE

The deceleration rate deﬁnes the time it takes the controller to reduce its output to the new throttle request when the throttle is reduced or released. A lower value represents a faster deceleration and thus a shorter stopping distance. The decel rate deﬁnes the vehicle’s braking characteristic for any reduction in throttle, including to neutral, that does not include a request for the opposite direction. The decel rate is adjustable from 0.1 to 10.0 seconds. The decel rate is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

THROTTLE DECEL

The throttle deceleration rate parameter adjusts the rate at which the vehicle transitions to braking when throttle is ﬁrst reduced. If the throttle decel rate is set low, deceleration is initiated abruptly. The transition is smoother if the throttle decel rate is higher; however, setting the throttle decel parameter too high can cause the vehicle to feel uncontrollable when the throttle is released, as it will continue to drive for a short period. The throttle decel rate is adjustable from 0.1 to 1.0 second, with a value of 0.3 or 0.4 working well for most vehicles.

When the armature current goes negative (i.e., at the point when positive

torque transitions to negative torque), the normal decel rate goes into effect.

M1–M4, RESTRAINT

Because the 1243

GEN2 controller is conﬁgured to provide regenerative braking,

overspeed causes the controller to create a braking current and thus limit or “restrain” the overspeed condition. The restraint parameter determines how strongly the controller tries to limit the vehicle speed to the existing throttle setting. It is applicable when throttle is reduced or when the vehicle begins to travel downhill.

Braking Parameters

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Fig. 13 Ramp restraint

maps for controller with Field Min set at 3 amps, Field Max at 18 amps, and braking current limit at 300 amps.

BRAKING CURRENT (amperes)

FIELD CURRENT (amperes)

300250200150100500

Field Max

= 18 A

Field Min

= 3 A

Brake C/L

= 300 A

Restraint = 25 A

Restraint = 15 A

Restraint = 10 A

Restraint = 3 A

Restraint = 35 A

At zero throttle, the restraint function tries to keep the motor at zero speed, which helps hold the vehicle from running away down ramps. The higher the restraint parameter value, the stronger the braking force applied to the motor and the slower the vehicle will creep down ramps. This creeping speed depends on the restraint setting, the steepness of the ramp, and the vehicle load weight. The restraint feature can never hold a vehicle perfectly stationary on a ramp and is not intended to replace a mechanical or electromagnetic brake for this purpose.

The restraint parameter establishes a linear mapping of ﬁeld current to braking current, and is adjustable from the programmed minimum ﬁeld (Field Min) up to the controller’s full rated ﬁeld current. As shown in Figure 13, it is limited by the programmed maximum ﬁeld (Field Max). Setting the restraint parameter to a high value will cause strong braking, in an effort to bring the vehicle speed down to the requested speed. Extremely high values may cause the vehicle speed to oscillate (“hunt”) while in ramp restraint.

The restraint parameter is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

M1–M4, BRAKE RATE

The braking rate deﬁnes the time it takes the controller to increase from 0% braking output to 100% braking output (as deﬁned by the corresponding modespeciﬁc brake current limit) when a new direction is selected. A larger value represents a longer time and consequently gentler braking. Faster braking is achieved by adjusting the braking rate to a smaller value. The braking rate is adjustable from 0.1 second to 3.0 seconds.

Note: The variable braking parameter must be programmed Off for the braking rate parameter to apply; if variable braking is On, the braking rate will be determined by throttle position rather than the programmed braking rate.

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TAPER RATE

The taper rate affects direction-reversal at the very end of braking, just before the vehicle stops moving in the original direction. Low taper rate values result in faster, more abrupt direction transitions. Higher taper rate values result in slower and smoother direction transitions. The taper rate is adjustable from 1 to 20. The taper rate is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

VARIABLE BRAKE

The variable braking parameter deﬁnes how the controller will apply braking force when direction-reversal braking is requested. If the variable braking parameter is programmed On, the amount of braking current applied by the controller will be a function of the throttle’s position when braking is requested. With variable braking, the operator can use the throttle to control the amount of braking force applied to a moving vehicle. Increasing throttle in the direction opposite to the vehicle’s motion will apply increasing amounts of regen braking current to the motor, slowing the vehicle more quickly.

If a ﬁxed amount of braking force is preferred, the variable braking parameter should be programmed Off. With variable braking Off, the controller applies the full braking current speciﬁed as soon as braking is requested.

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Braking Parameters

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If the interlock switch opens while the vehicle is being driven, the controller uses the motor to apply regenerative braking as soon as the programmed Sequencing Delay (see page 42) expires. This braking—which is called interlock braking—greatly reduces wear on the electromagnetic brake and also enables the vehicle to meet more stringent stopping distance requirements.

As soon as interlock braking brings the motor speed to approximately zero, the electromagnetic brake is applied. Note that for safety, the EM brake will engage after the programmed Interlock Brake Delay (see page 28) even if interlock braking does not bring the motor speed close to zero.

The seven Interlock Braking parameters affect the regen braking that results when the interlock switch is opened while the vehicle is being driven.

INT BRAKE RATE

The interlock braking rate deﬁnes the time it takes the controller to increase from 0% to 100% braking output (as determined by the max regen current setpoints) when interlock braking is initiated. The interlock braking rate is adjustable from 0.1 to 3.0 seconds.

MAX FWD REGEN

The maximum forward regen parameter deﬁnes the maximum regenerative current at

maximum load while traveling in the forward direction. The max forward regen current is adjustable from 100 amps up to the controller’s full rated current.

If a load sensor is not used, this will be the single maximum regen current

in the forward direction.

MAX REV REGEN

The maximum reverse regen parameter deﬁnes the maximum regenerative current at maximum load while traveling in the reverse direction. The max reverse regen current is adjustable from 100 amps up to the controller’s full rated current.

If a load sensor is not used, this will be the single maximum regen current

in the reverse direction.

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If your application will have widely varying loads, we recommend that you include a load sensor (at Pin 1). The use of a load sensor can prevent unnecessarily harsh braking at light loads, which may lock up the wheels.

MIN FWD REGEN

[applicable only with optional load sensor]

The minimum forward regen parameter deﬁnes the maximum regenerative current at minimum load while traveling in the forward direction. The Min Fwd Regen current is adjustable from 25 amps up to the controller’s full rated current. The forward regen current increases linearly from Min Fwd Regen to Max Fwd Regen as the load sensor input varies from Min Load Volts to Max Load Volts.

Note: If the load sensor’s voltage is out of range (less than 0.2 V or greater than 4.8 V) during interlock braking while the vehicle is driving forward, the regen current will default to the programmed Max Fwd Regen value.

MIN REV REGEN

[applicable only with optional load sensor]

The minimum reverse regen parameter deﬁnes the maximum regenerative current at minimum load while traveling in the reverse direction. The Min Rev Regen current is adjustable from 25 amps up to the controller’s full rated current. The reverse regen current increases linearly from Min Rev Regen to Max Rev Regen as the load sensor input varies from Min Load Volts to Max Load Volts.

Note: If the load sensor’s voltage is out of range (less than 0.2 V or greater than 4.8 V) during interlock braking while the vehicle is driving in reverse, the regen current will default to the programmed Max Rev Regen value.

MAX LOAD VOLTS

[applicable only with optional load sensor]

The maximum load volts parameter deﬁnes the load sensor input voltage at the maximum load. It is adjustable from 0.2 V to 4.8 V.

MIN LOAD VOLTS

[applicable only with optional load sensor]

The minimum load volts parameter deﬁnes the load sensor input voltage at the minimum load. It is adjustable from 0.2 V up to the programmed Max Load Volts.

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Interlock Braking Parameters

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The four Electromagnetic Brake parameters—along with the sequencing delay— affect the behavior of the auxiliary driver at Pin 8. This driver is typically used for an electromagnetic brake, as shown in the basic wiring diagram (Figure 3, page 7). See Figure 14 for an illustration of the relationship between interlock braking, the EM brake, and the sequencing, auxiliary, and interlock braking delays.

AUX TYPE

The auxiliary driver type parameter conﬁgures the low side driver at Pin 8. The auxiliary driver can be programmed to operate in any of the conﬁgurations (i.e., Types 1 through 5) described in Table 3. Types 1 through 4 are various ways of conﬁguring the driver for an electromagnetic brake; Type 5 is a non-EM-brake option. If no auxiliary device will be connected to Pin 8, the auxiliary driver should be programmed to Type 0.

EM BRAKE PWM

The auxiliary driver output (at Pin 8) can be modulated if you are using an EM brake (or other auxiliary device) whose coil voltage rating is lower than the battery voltage. If the electromagnetic brake PWM parameter is programmed On, the brake will pull in at 100% PWM (full current up to 3 amps) for 500 ms and then pull back to 62.5% PWM (≈2 amps max) at a frequency of about 250 Hz and continue at this level until released. If programmed Off, the auxiliary driver output will remain steadily at 100% PWM.

AUX DELAY

The auxiliary driver delay parameter allows a delay before the electromagnetic brake is engaged (Pin 8 driver opened) after the vehicle reaches the neutral state (throttle in neutral, both direction switches open, motor speed approximately zero). The Aux Delay is adjustable from 0 to 30 seconds. When set to zero, there is no delay and the brake is engaged as soon as the vehicle reaches the neutral state. This parameter does not apply to Aux Type 1 (see Table 3).

For Aux Type 5, the device connected to Pin 8 will be off when the Pin 8 driver is open, and on when the driver is closed. The aux delay could be used to allow the auxiliary device to keep running for a short while after the vehicle reaches the neutral state.

INT BRAKE DLY

The interlock brake delay parameter allows a delay before the electromagnetic brake is engaged after the interlock switch opens; during this time, interlock braking is in effect. The electromagnetic brake is engaged when the delay has

Electromagnetic Brake Parameters

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Electromagnetic Brake Parameters

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Fig. 14 The electromagnetic

brake parameters, in the context of the 1243

GEN2

controller’s four delay parameters (sequencing, interlock brake, main contactor open, and aux delays). This ﬁgure assumes the standard wiring conﬁguration, which includes an EM brake.

For descriptions of the sequencing delay and main contactor open delay, see pages 42 and 40.

Interlock Brake Delay

(0.0 – 8.0 s)

The EM brake engages unless it already engaged at the completion of interlock braking.

Interlock braking from motor

(applied until motor speed approx. zero)

The EM brake engages unless it already engaged at the expiration of Intk Brake Delay.

The neutral state is reached when, during normal operation,

the throttle is in neutral, both direction switches are open, and the motor speed is approximately zero.

Aux Delay

(0.0 – 30.0 s)

EM brake engages, for Aux Types 2, 3, and 4.

INTERLOCK

SWITCH

OPENS

VEHICLE REACHES NEUTRAL

STATE

Sequencing Delay

(0.0 – 3.0 s)

HPD fault (HPD Type 1) SRO fault

Main Open Delay

(0.0 – 40.0 s)

Main contactor opens

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Electromagnetic Brake Parameters

expired or when the motor speed approaches zero, whichever occurs ﬁrst. The Interlock Brake Delay is adjustable from 0.0 to 8.0 seconds. When set to zero, there is no delay and the brake is engaged as soon as the interlock switch opens. Interlock braking will still occur until the motor speed hits zero.

For Aux Type 5, the interlock braking delay does not apply.

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Electromagnetic Brake Parameters

Table 3 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS:

AUXILIARY DRIVER (Pin 8)

TYPE DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION

0 Aux driver disabled.

1 Electromagnetic brake used like a parking brake.

• The brake is released when the interlock switch closes.

• The brake is engaged as follows:

Interlock

The aux driver engages the brake when the interlock switch opens and (a) the programmed Sequencing Delay and Interlock Brake Delay expire or (b) the motor speed nears zero, whichever happens first.

Neutral State

* The aux driver does not respond to neutral state; there is no

therefore no Aux Delay.

Emerg. Rev.

The aux driver does not respond to emergency reverse.

2 Electromagnetic brake used to prevent rolling when stopping on a hill.

• The brake is released when the interlock switch closes and either a direction switch or the emergency reverse switch closes.

• The brake is engaged as follows:

Interlock

Same as Type 1.

Neutral State

* When the vehicle reaches the neutral state, the aux driver

engages the brake as soon as the programmed Aux Delay expires.

Emerg. Rev.

After the emergency reverse switch has been applied and released, the aux driver engages the brake as soon as the programmed Aux Delay has expired. The Aux Delay timer starts when motor speed nears zero.

3 Electromagnetic brake functions as in

Type 2 except during Emerg. Rev.

Emerg. Rev. (a)

If both direction switches are open when the emergency

reverse switch is released, same as Type 2.

(b)

If a direction switch is closed when the emergency reverse switch is released, the Aux Delay timer starts when the emergency reverse switch is released.

4 Electromagnetic brake functions as in Type 1 except during Emerg. Rev.

Emerg. Rev.

Same as Type 3, except in situation

(a)

, where the aux driver

does not respond, and the brake therefore remains released.

5 Auxiliary device other than an electromagnetic brake.

This option is appropriate if the aux driver will be used for a brush or pump motor contactor, for example, or for hydraulic steering assist. The aux driver will be energized when the interlock switch and either a direction switch or the emergency reverse switch are closed. The aux driver will turn off when the programmed Aux Delay has expired after the interlock switch opens, or both direction switches are opened while the vehicle is driving, or the emergency reverse switch is released. The Aux Delay timer starts when motor speed nears zero.

The neutral state is reached when, during normal operation, the throttle is in neutral, no direction is selected (both direction switches open), and motor speed is approximately zero.

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M1–M4, MAX FWD SPD

The maximum forward speed parameter deﬁnes the maximum controller voltage output at full throttle, in the forward direction. The maximum forward speed parameter is adjustable from the programmed creep speed up to 100%. It is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

M1–M4, MAX REV SPD

The maximum reverse speed parameter deﬁnes the maximum controller voltage output at full throttle, in the reverse direction. The maximum reverse speed parameter is adjustable from 0% to 100%. It is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

CREEP SPEED

The creep speed parameter deﬁnes the initial controller output generated when a direction is ﬁrst selected. No applied throttle is necessary for the vehicle to enter the creep mode, only a direction signal. The controller maintains creep speed until the throttle is rotated out of the throttle deadband (typically 10% of throttle).

Creep speed is adjustable from 0% to 25% of the controller output; it cannot be set higher than the lowest programmed M1–M4 maximum forward speed. The speciﬁed creep speed is not displayed as the throttle percent in the programmer’s Test Menu when a direction is selected and zero throttle is applied; only the 0% throttle command is displayed.

LOAD COMP

The load compensation parameter actively adjusts the applied motor voltage as a function of motor load current. This results in more constant vehicle speeds over variations in driving surface (ramps, rough terrain, etc.) without the vehicle operator constantly adjusting the throttle position; it also helps equalize loaded and unloaded vehicle speeds. The load compensation parameter is adjustable from 0% to 25% of the controller’s PWM output. High values will cause the controller to be more aggressive in attempting to maintain vehicle speed. However, too much load compensation can result in jerky vehicle starts and speed oscillation (“hunting”) when the vehicle is unloaded.

The load compensation parameter is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

Speed Parameters

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Speed Parameters

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Throttle Parameters

THROTTLE TYPE

The 1243GEN2 controller accepts a variety of throttle inputs. Instructions are provided in Section 2 for wiring the most commonly used throttles: 5kΩ–0 and 0–5kΩ 2-wire potentiometers, 3-wire potentiometers, 0–5V throttles, current sources, and the Curtis ET-XXX electronic throttle.

The throttle type parameter can be programmed to 1, 2, 3, or 4. The

standard throttle input signal type options are listed in Table 4.

Table 4 PROGRAMMABLE THROTTLE TYPES

THROTTLE

TYPE DESCRIPTION

1 2-wire 5kΩ–0 potentiometer

single-ended

3-wire potentiometer with 1kΩ to 10kΩ range; 0–5V voltage source; current source driving external resistor; or Curtis ET-XXX electronic throttle

3 2-wire 0–5kΩ potentiometer

wigwag

3-wire potentiometer with 1kΩ to 10kΩ range; 0–5V voltage source; or current source driving external resistor

THROTTLE DB

The throttle deadband parameter deﬁnes the throttle pot wiper voltage range that the controller interprets as neutral. Increasing the throttle deadband setting increases the neutral range. This parameter is especially useful with throttle assemblies that do not reliably return to a well-deﬁned neutral point, because it allows the deadband to be deﬁned wide enough to ensure that the controller goes into neutral when the throttle mechanism is released.

Examples of deadband settings (0%, 10%, 40%) are shown in Figure 15 for the four throttle types (see Table 4). In all the examples in Figure 15, the throttle max parameter is set at 100%.

The throttle deadband parameter is adjustable from 0% to 40% of the nominal throttle wiper range; the default setting is 10%. The nominal throttle wiper voltage range depends on the throttle type selected. See Table 1 (page 9) for the characteristics of your selected throttle type.

The throttle deadband is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

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Throttle Parameters

Fig. 15 Effect of adjusting

the Throttle Deadband parameter.

Throttle Type 3 (0–5kΩ)

Throttle Type 2 (0–5V, single-ended)

Throttle Type 1 (5kΩ–0)

Throttle Type 4 (0–5V, wigwag)

0.2V (0

Ω)

40% Deadband

10% Deadband

0% Deadband

0.5V

(450

Ω)

1.4V

(2.0k

Ω)

Notes: Voltages shown are at the pot wiper relative to B-.

For throttle types 1 and 3, the deadband points are defined in terms of the nominal 5k

Ω pot resistance. Using a pot of greater or lesser resistance will give different values for the deadband points.

Throttle Max parameter set at 100%.

3.3V

(5.0k

Ω)

0.2V

40% Deadband

10% Deadband

0% Deadband

0.7V

2.1V

3.3V

(5.0k

Ω)

40% Deadband

10% Deadband

0% Deadband

3.0V

(4.5k

Ω)

2.1V

(3.0k

Ω)

0.2V (0

Ω)

3.3V

(5.0kΩ)

3.3V

(5.0k

Ω)

0.2V (0Ω)

0.2V (0

Ω)

KEY

100%

Neutral

Deadband

Controller

Output

0.5V

40% Deadband

10% Deadband

0% Deadband

2.7V

3.3V

4.5V

2.5V

0.5V

2.3V

1.7V

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Throttle Parameters

THROTTLE MAX

The throttle max parameter sets the wiper voltage or resistance required to produce 100% controller output. Decreasing the throttle max setting reduces the wiper voltage or resistance and therefore the full stroke necessary to produce full controller output. This feature allows reduced-range throttle assemblies to be accommodated.

The examples in Figure 16 illustrate the effect of three different throttle max settings (100%, 90%, 60%) on the full-stroke wiper voltage or resistance required to attain 100% controller output for the four throttle types.

The programmer displays the throttle max parameter as a percentage of the active throttle range. The active throttle range is not affected by the throttle deadband setting. The throttle max parameter can be adjusted from 100% to 60%; the default setting is 90%. The nominal throttle wiper range depends of the throttle type selected. See Table 1 (page 9) for the characteristics of your selected throttle type.

The throttle max parameter is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

Fig. 16 Effect of adjusting

the Throttle Max parameter (throttle types 1 and 2).

Throttle Type 2 (0–5V, single-ended)

Throttle Type 1 (5kΩ–0)

2.1V

100% Throttle Max

40% Deadband

0.7V

4.5V

0.7V

3.1V

2.1V

4.5V

90% Throttle Max 40% Deadband

90% Throttle Max 10% Deadband

60% Throttle Max 10% Deadband

2.1V

(3.0kΩ)

0.2V (0Ω)

100% Throttle Max

40% Deadband

3.0V

(4.5kΩ)

1.4V

(2.0kΩ)

0.5V

(450Ω)

90% Throttle Max 40% Deadband

90% Throttle Max 10% Deadband

60% Throttle Max 10% Deadband

0.5V

(450Ω)

2.1V

(3.0kΩ)

3.0V

(4.5kΩ)

3.3V (5kΩ)

0.2V

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Throttle Parameters

Fig. 16, cont.

Effect of adjusting the Throttle Max parameter (throttle types 3 and 4).

Throttle Type 3 (0–5kΩ)

Throttle Type 4 (0–5V, wigwag)

1.4V

(2.0k

Ω)

3.3V

(5.0kΩ)

100% Throttle Max

40% Deadband

0.5V

(400

Ω)

2.1V

(3.0 k

Ω)

3.0V

(4.5k

Ω)

90% Throttle Max 40% Deadband

90% Throttle Max 10% Deadband

60% Throttle Max 10% Deadband

Notes: Voltages shown are at the pot wiper relative to B-.

For throttle types 1 and 3, the deadband points are defined in terms of the nominal 5k

Ω pot resistance. Using a pot of greater or lesser resistance will give different values for the deadband points.

KEY

100%

Neutral

Deadband

Controller

Output

1.4V

(2.0k

Ω)

0.5V

(400

Ω)

3.0V

(4.5k

Ω)

100% Throttle Max

40% Deadband

90% Throttle Max

40% Deadband

90% Throttle Max

10% Deadband

60% Throttle Max

10% Deadband

3.3V

4.5V

0.5V

1.7V

3.3V

4.3V

0.7V

1.7V

2.7V

4.3V

0.7V

2.3V

2.7V

3.7V

1.3V

2.3V

0.2V (0

Ω)

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Fig. 17 Throttle maps for

controller with maximum speed set at 100% and creep speed set at 0.

THROTTLE INPUT (percent of active range)

CONTROLLER OUTPUT (percent PWM)

80%

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

THROTTLE MAP

100

100908070605040302010 0

SPEED PARAMETERS

0% Creep Speed

100% Max Speed

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Throttle Parameters

THROTTLE MAP

The throttle map parameter modiﬁes the vehicle’s response to the throttle input. The throttle map parameter’s default setting of 50% provides a linear output response to throttle position. Values below 50% reduce the controller output at low throttle, providing enhanced slow speed maneuverability. Values above 50% give the vehicle a faster, more responsive feel at low throttle.

The throttle map setting can be programmed between 20% and 80%. The setting refers to the PWM output at half throttle, as a percentage of the throttle’s full active range. The throttle’s active range is the voltage or resistance between the 0% modulation point (the throttle deadband threshold) and the 100% modulation point (the throttle max threshold).

With creep speed set at 0 and maximum speed set 100%, a 50% throttle map setting will give 50% output at half throttle. A throttle map setting of 80% will give 80% output at half throttle. Six throttle map proﬁles (20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 80%) are shown in Figure 17; in all these examples the creep speed is set at 0 and the maximum speed at 100%.

Changing either of the speed parameters changes the characteristics of the controller output relative to the throttle input and hence the throttle response. Controller output is always a percentage of the range deﬁned by the speed parameters (the range between the creep speed and maximum speed settings). This means that controller output will begin to increase above the set creep speed as soon as the throttle exceeds the neutral deadband threshold. Controller output will continue to increase as the throttle input increases and will reach maximum output when the throttle input reaches the throttle max threshold. The maximum controller output at this point is deﬁned by the value of the maximum speed parameter.

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THROTTLE INPUT (percent of active range)

CONTROLLER OUTPUT (percent PWM)

80%

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

THROTTLE MAP

100

100908070605040302010 0

SPEED PARAMETERS

10% Creep Speed

90% Max Speed

Fig. 19 Throttle maps for

controller with maximum speed set at 90% and creep speed set at 10%.

THROTTLE INPUT (percent of active range)

CONTROLLER OUTPUT (percent PWM)

80%

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

THROTTLE MAP

100

100908070605040302010 0

SPEED PARAMETERS

10% Creep Speed

100% Max Speed

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Throttle Parameters

Fig. 18 Throttle maps for

controller with maximum speed set at 100% and creep speed set at 10%.

Reducing the max speed setting clips off the top of the throttle map. Figure 19 shows throttle map curves with the same 10% creep speed setting and the maximum speed setting dropped to 90%. The curves in this example are exactly as in Figure 18, except the PWM output hits a ceiling at 90%.

The throttle map is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

Increasing the creep speed value adds to the applied throttle and simply shifts the curves up. As shown in Figure 18, a creep speed setting of 10% with the Throttle Map set at 50% gives 60% PWM output (50% + 10%) at half throttle.

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Field Parameters

POT LOW FAULT

The pot low fault parameter allows the controller’s pot low fault detection to be disabled. This is useful when single-wire, ground (B-) referenced voltage throttle inputs are used. Setting the pot low fault parameter to Off disables the fault detection at the pot low input (Pin 7). It is recommended that the pot low fault parameter be set to On in any application where a resistive throttle is used. This will provide the most comprehensive throttle fault detection and provide the safest possible vehicle operation.

Note: The programmer’s display name for the pot low fault is “Throttle Wiper Lo.”

FIELD MIN

The minimum ﬁeld current limit parameter deﬁnes the minimum allowed ﬁeld current, thus determining the vehicle’s maximum speed. Field Min can be

adjusted from 1.6 amps up to the lowest programmed M1–M4 Restraint value.

The Field Min parameter is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

FIELD MAX

The maximum ﬁeld current limit parameter deﬁnes the maximum allowed ﬁeld current. The maximum ﬁeld current limit setting determines the vehicle’s

maximum torque and the maximum power that the ﬁeld winding will have to dissipate. Field Max can be adjusted from the programmed Field Min value up to the controller’s full rated ﬁeld current. (The full rated ﬁeld current depends on the controller model; see speciﬁcations in Table D-1).

The Field Max parameter is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

FLD MAP START

The ﬁeld map start parameter deﬁnes the armature current at which the ﬁeld map starts to increase from the programmed Field Min value. This parameter is adjustable from 25 amps up to the full rated armature current value. (The full rated armature current depends on the controller model; see speciﬁcations in Table D-1).

The ﬁeld map start parameter is used to equalize the vehicle’s maximum speed when loaded and unloaded. Increasing the ﬁeld map start parameter value will increase the maximum load weight that the vehicle can carry while maintaining maximum speed on a level surface.

The ﬁeld map start parameter is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

Field Parameters

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Field Parameters

FIELD MAP

The ﬁeld map deﬁnes the relationship between armature current and ﬁeld current under steady-state drive conditions. The shape of the ﬁeld map is determined by the programmed Field Min, Field Max, Field Map, Field Map Start, and M1-M4 Drive C/L settings.

As shown in Figure 20, the ﬁeld map parameter adjusts the ﬁeld current at the Field Map Midpoint, which is located halfway between the programmed Field Map Start and the programmed M1-M4 Drive C/L. With the ﬁeld map parameter set at 50%, the motor’s ﬁeld current increases linearly with increasing armature current—thus emulating a series wound motor.

Fig. 20 Field current

relative to armature current, with ﬁeld map parameter set at 50% and 20%.

ARMATURE CURRENT

FIELD CURRENT

Field Map Start Field Map Midpoint 100%

Drive C/L

Field Min

Field Max

Field Map

(50%)

ARMATURE CURRENT

FIELD CURRENT

Field Map Start Field Map Midpoint 100%

Drive C/L

Field Min

Field Max

Field Map

(20%)

Decreasing the ﬁeld map parameter reduces the ﬁeld current at a given armature current. As the ﬁeld current is reduced, the motor will be able to maintain speeds closer to the maximum speed value as its load increases; however, the motor’s capability to produce torque at these higher speeds will decrease. With the Field Map reduced to 20%, the field current at the Field Map Midpoint will exceed Field Min by 20% of the range between Field Min and Field Max.

The ﬁeld map parameter is tuned as part of the vehicle performance adjustment process (Section 5).

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FIELD CHECK

The ﬁeld check parameter determines whether the ﬁeld diagnostics will be active. When programmed On, the controller checks for ﬁeld open and ﬁeld shorted faults. This parameter is typically programmed On except in series motor applications, or where the motor resistance is too high to provide valid fault data.

MAIN CONT INTR

The main contactor interlock parameter allows the OEM to deﬁne a dual switch requirement to operate the vehicle. When this parameter is programmed On, the controller requires that both KSI (Pin 16) and the interlock input (Pin 15) be pulled high (to B+) before the controller will engage the main contactor. The main contactor will open after the interlock switch is opened and the sequencing delay expires. If this parameter is programmed Off, only the KSI input is required for the main contactor to be engaged.

After changing the main contactor interlock setting, KSI must be cycled for the new setting to take effect.

MAIN OPEN DLY

The main contactor open delay parameter is applicable only if the main contactor driver interlock has been programmed On. The delay can then be set to allow the contactor to remain engaged for a period of time after the interlock switch is opened. The delay is useful for preventing unnecessary cycling of the contactor and for maintaining power to auxiliary functions, such as a steering pump motor, that may be used for a short time after the interlock switch has opened. The main contactor open delay is programmable from 0 to 40 seconds.

After the interlock switch is opened, the programmed sequencing delay must expire before the main contactor open delay timer starts counting. Therefore, the time between the interlock switch opening and the main contactor disengaging is the sum of the sequencing delay and the main contactor open delay (see Figure 14, page 29.)

CONT DIAG

The main contactor diagnostics parameter, when programmed On, enables two checks to verify that the main contactor is present and that it has not welded closed. Each time the main contactor is commanded to engage, the controller ﬁrst performs a main contactor welded test to verify that it is not already closed. The controller then engages the contactor and performs a missing contactor test to conﬁrm that the contactor successfully engaged.

These checks are not performed if the main contactor diagnostics parameter is programmed Off. The main contactor

driver, however, is always pro-

tected from overcurrents, short circuits, and overheating.

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Main Contactor Parameters

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Sequencing Fault Parameters

ANTI-TIEDOWN

The anti-tiedown feature prevents operators from taping or “tying down” the mode select switches in order to operate permanently in Mode 2 or Mode 4 (which are typically the higher speed modes). Each time the interlock switch closes, the anti-tiedown feature checks which mode is selected. If the mode select switches are requesting Mode 2 or Mode 4 (Mode Select 1 switch closed), the controller will default to Mode 1 or Mode 3, depending on the position of the Mode Select 2 switch, and an anti-tiedown fault will be declared. The controller will then remain in Mode 1 or Mode 3 until the Mode Select 1 switch is released and reactivated. The anti-tiedown feature can be programmed On or Off.

HPD

The high pedal disable (HPD) feature prevents the vehicle from driving if greater than 25% throttle is already applied upon startup. In addition to providing routine smooth starts, HPD also prevents accidental sudden starts if problems in the throttle linkage (e.g., bent parts, broken return spring) give a throttle input signal to the controller even with the throttle released.

HPD requires the controller to receive a KSI input and an interlock input (HPD Type 1)—or simply a KSI input (HPD Type 2)—before receiving a throttle input greater than 25%; if the inputs are not received in the proper sequence, the controller will inhibit output to the motor. An HPD fault can be cleared by reducing the throttle demand to less than 25%.

HPD fault detection can be turned off by setting the HPD Type to 0. To meet EEC requirements, HPD must be programmed to Type 1 or Type 2.

Note: The conditions for HPD faults are not affected by whether the main contactor interlock parameter is On or Off.

HPD Type 0

No HPD fault detection

HPD Type 1

KSI+interlock

To drive the vehicle, the controller must receive both a KSI input and an interlock input before receiving a >25% throttle input. Any other sequence will result in an HPD fault that will prevent the vehicle from being driven.

With HPD Type 1, the sequencing delay parameter can be used to prevent HPD faults that would otherwise occur from momentary opening of the interlock switch while driving (see Figure 14, page 29). If the interlock switch is opened and then quickly closed before the programmed sequencing delay elapses, no HPD fault will be declared and operation will not be interrupted.

HPD Type 2

KSI only

To drive the vehicle, the controller must receive a KSI input before receiving a throttle input greater than 25%. Violation of this sequence will result in an HPD fault that will prevent the vehicle from being driven. With HPD Type 2, if

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throttle is applied after the KSI input has been received but before the interlock switch is closed, the vehicle will accelerate to the requested speed as soon as the interlock switch is closed.

SRO

The static return to off (SRO) feature prevents the vehicle from being started when “in gear,” i.e., with a direction already selected. SRO checks the sequencing of the KSI and interlock inputs relative to a direction input. SRO faults can result from using an incorrect sequence, or from using a correct sequence with less than 50 msec between steps. If an SRO fault is declared, the controller will inhibit output to the motor until the fault is cleared by using an acceptable sequence.

The sequencing delay can be used to prevent SRO faults that would otherwise occur from momentary opening of the interlock switch while driving (see Figure 14, page 29). If the interlock switch is opened and then quickly closed before the programmed delay time elapses, no SRO fault will be declared and operation will not be interrupted.

Note: The conditions for SRO faults are not affected by whether the main contactor interlock parameter is On or Off.

Three types of SRO are available, along with a “no SRO” option.

SRO Type 0

No SRO fault detection

SRO Type 1

KSI and Interlock before direction input

To drive the vehicle, the controller must receive both a KSI input and an interlock input before receiving an input from either direction switch. The order in which the KSI and interlock inputs are received does not matter, only that they are both received before a direction input.

SRO Type 2

KSI before Interlock before direction input

To drive the vehicle, the controller must receive a KSI input and then an interlock input before receiving an input from either direction switch.

SRO Type 3

KSI before Interlock before forward input

Type 3 SRO is useful for walkie vehicles that frequently operate on ramps. To drive the vehicle in the forward direction, the controller must receive the KSI, interlock, and forward inputs in that order, as in SRO Type 2. However, this sequence is not required for operation in reverse. With SRO Type 3, a reverse input is allowed at any place in the sequence: i.e., before interlock, or even before KSI.

SEQUENCING DLY

The sequencing delay feature allows the interlock switch to be cycled within a set time—the sequencing delay—without activating HPD or SRO. This feature is useful in applications where the interlock switch may bounce or be

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momentarily cycled during operation. However, it is important to bear in mind that the same sequencing delay also delays the initiation of interlock braking (see Figure 14, page 29).

The sequencing delay can be programmed from 0.0 to 3.0 seconds, with

0.0 corresponding to no delay.

The polarity of the

and S2 connections will affect the operation of the emergency reverse feature. The forward and reverse switches and the S1 and S2 connections must be conﬁgured so that the vehicle drives away from the operator when the emergency reverse button is pressed.

EMR REV C/L

When emergency reverse is activated, the emergency reverse current limit parameter deﬁnes the maximum braking current during deceleration and the maximum drive current after the vehicle switches direction. The emergency reverse current limit is adjustable from 50 amps up to the controller’s full rated braking current. (The full rated braking current depends on the controller model; see speciﬁcations in Table D-1).

EMR REV CHECK

The emergency reverse check parameter is applicable only when the emergency reverse feature is being used in the application. If emergency reverse is not being used, this parameter should be set to Off.

When enabled (programmed On), the emergency reverse check tests for continuity from the emergency reverse check output (Pin 10) to the emergency reverse input (Pin 13). Therefore, the emergency reverse wiring should be connected as closely as possible to the controller side of the emergency reverse switch. The recommended wiring is shown in the standard wiring diagram, Figure 3 (page 7).

EMR DIR INTR

In applications that use the emergency reverse feature, the emergency reverse direction interlock parameter deﬁnes the requirements for resuming normal

operation after using emergency reverse. After emergency reverse has been used, the controller sets the output drive to zero regardless of whether a direction or throttle is being requested. With the emergency reverse direction interlock parameter set to On, the operator can either open both direction switches or cycle the interlock switch to enable normal operation. With the emergency reverse direction interlock parameter set to Off, the only way for the operator to resume normal operation is by cycling the interlock switch.

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Emergency Reverse Parameters

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C A U T I O N

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The 1243

GEN2 controller can protect the motor from damage due to overtemperature

by cutting back the motor speed. An estimate of the motor temperature is derived from the resistance of the ﬁeld winding. The controller measures ﬁeld current, ﬁeld PWM, and battery voltage, and uses these measurements to calculate the instantaneous ﬁeld resistance. This value is ﬁltered and compared to two setpoints: Motor Warm Resistance and Motor Hot Resistance. If the ﬁeld resistance reaches the Motor Warm Resistance setpoint, the motor maximum speed will be limited to the programmed Warm Speed. If the ﬁeld resistance reaches the Motor Hot Resistance setpoint, the controller will no longer drive but all braking functions will remain active. If this motor protection feature is not desired, it can be disabled by programming the motor resistance compensation parameter Off.

WARM SPEED

The warm speed parameter deﬁnes the maximum drive speed output when the motor ﬁeld resistance is at or above the Motor Warm Resistance setpoint. The warm speed is adjustable from 0 to 100% of drive output.

MOT WRM x10 mΩ

The motor warm resistance parameter deﬁnes the ﬁeld resistance setpoint at which a motor warm fault will occur and the maximum speed will be controlled by the Warm Speed setting.

Note: The parameter value is in ten-milliohm units. If you want to program the Motor Warm Resistance setpoint to 900 mΩ (0.9 Ω), you would enter 90 for the MOT WRM x10 mΩ value. The Motor Warm Resistance setpoint is adjust- able from 100 mΩ (MOT WRM x10 mΩ =10) up to the Motor Hot Resistance setpoint.

MOT HOT x10 mΩ

The motor hot resistance parameter deﬁnes the ﬁeld resistance setpoint at which a motor hot fault will occur and no drive output will be allowed. It is adjustable from the Motor Warm Resistance setpoint up to 2500 mΩ (2.5 Ω). The value entered is in ten-milliohm units, which means the maximum Motor Hot Resistance value is one-tenth of 2500 (i.e., MOT HOT x10 m

Ω =250).

MOT Ω COMP

The motor resistance compensation parameter is used (programmed On) to enable the motor overtemperature protection feature.

Motor Protection Parameters

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Motor Protection Parameters

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Hourmeters

Two individual hourmeters are built into the 1243GEN2 controller, each with nonvolatile memory:

• a total hourmeter, that measures the total operating time (KSI on-time), and

• a traction hourmeter, that measures the time that a direction is selected. Each hourmeter has a corresponding service timer and disable timer. Hourmeter information is viewable via the programmer or the Spyglass display.

For each hourmeter, the service timer is used to set the time before scheduled maintenance is due. When the set service time expires, the service warning fault occurs and the disable timer starts. If the programmed disable time expires before the scheduled maintenance is performed, the controller defaults to the programmed traction fault speed.

The 1243GEN2 controller is shipped from the factory with each of its two hourmeters preset to 0. If the controller is being installed in a new vehicle, these presets do not need to be adjusted. If the controller is being installed in a “used” vehicle, however, it may be desirable to transfer the existing hourmeter values to the new controller. To do this, the existing hourmeter values must be entered as follows.

Each meter records time to 999999.9 hours (114 years), and will roll over to

000000.0 if this is exceeded. The adjust high, adjust middle, and adjust low parameters each set two of the digits on the meter: HHMMLL.

ADJ HOURS HIGH

The adjust hours high parameter is used to set the highest two digits, from 00 to 99.

ADJ HOURS MID

The adjust hours middle parameter is used to adjust the middle two digits, from 00 to 99.

ADJ HOURS LOW

The adjust hours low parameter is used to adjust the lowest two digits, from 00 to 99. It is not possible to set tenths.

SET TOTL HRS

The set total hours parameter is used to apply the preset high, middle, and low values to the total (i.e., KSI on-time) hourmeter. First, adjust the preset values as desired for the total hourmeter. Then, program the Set Total Hours parameter On, which automatically loads the preset values.

Hourmeter Parameters

Hourmeter “Preset” Settings

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Once the preset values have been loaded, the Set Total Hours parameter

should be programmed Off.

SET TRAC HRS

The set traction hours parameter is used to apply preset high, middle, and low values to the traction hourmeter. First, adjust the preset values as desired for the traction hourmeter. Then, program the Set Traction Hours parameter On, which automatically loads the preset values. Once they have been loaded, the Set Traction Hours parameter should be programmed Off.

SRVC TOTL HRS

The total service hours parameter is used to set the timer for the next scheduled overall maintenance. The service interval can be up to 5,000 hours. The total service timer is adjustable between 0.0 and 50.0, in 0.5 increments, with 25.0 being equivalent to 2,500 hours (25.0 × 100).

Setting the parameter to 0 means that the timer will never expire—i.e.,

there will be no overall maintenance reminder.

SRVC TRAC HRS

The traction service hours parameter is used to set the timer for the next scheduled traction motor maintenance. The service interval can be up to 5,000 hours. The traction service timer is adjustable between 0.0 and 50.0, in 0.5 increments, with 25.0 being equivalent to 2,500 hours (25.0 × 100).

Setting the parameter to 0 means that the timer will never expire—i.e.,

there will be no motor maintenance reminder.

DIS TOTL HRS

The total disable hours parameter is used to set the total disable timer; it can be adjusted between 0 and 250 hours, in 1 hour increments. If the total disable timer expires, the traction fault speed goes into effect.

Setting the parameter to 0 means that the total disable timer will never

expire and therefore never invoke the traction fault speed.

DIS TRAC HRS

The traction disable hours parameter is used to set the traction disable timer; it can be adjusted between 0 and 250 hours, in 1 hour increments. If the traction disable timer expires, the traction fault speed goes into effect.

Hourmeter Service Timer Setting

Hourmeter Disable Timer Setting

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Setting the parameter to 0 means that the traction disable timer will never

expire and therefore never invoke the traction fault speed.

TRAC FAULT SPD

The traction fault speed parameter sets the maximum drive speed in the event the traction disable timer expires or the total disable timer expires; it can be adjusted between 0–100% of drive output, and applies to all modes.

The hourmeter service timers must be reset (programmed Off ) after service is performed, using the Service Total and Service Traction parameters.

Occasionally, the vehicle may be brought in for servicing before its scheduled maintenance is due—for example, because of some specific problem. You might want to check the service timers at this time to see how many hours they have accumulated. If routine maintenances is due shortly, you could perform it now instead, and reset the appropriate service timer—thus avoiding an extra trip to the shop.

SERVICE TOTL

When the total service timer expires, the controller automatically sets the service total parameter On. The Service Total parameter must then be programmed Off to indicate the appropriate service has been performed.

If a vehicle is brought in for service before a service warning is issued, you can check the accumulated total service hours. Plug in the 1311 programmer and go to the Monitor menu. Multiply the “Tot Srvc X25” value by 25 and add the “+Tot Srvc” value; this is how many total hours have elapsed since the total service timer was last reset.

When service is performed before the total service timer expires, the Service Total parameter must be programmed On and then Off to reset it.

SERVICE TRAC

When the traction service timer expires, the controller automatically sets the service traction parameter On. The Service Traction parameter must then be programmed Off to indicate the appropriate service has been performed.

If a vehicle is brought in for service before a service warning is issued, you can check the accumulated traction service hours. Plug in the 1311 programmer and go to the Monitor menu. Multiply the “Trac Srvc X25” value by 25 and add the “+Trac Srvc” value; this is how many traction hours have elapsed since the traction service timer was last reset.

When service is performed before the traction service timer expires, the Service Traction parameter must be programmed On and then Off to reset it.

Hourmeter Service Timer Resetting

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HOURMETER TYPE

The Spyglass gauge displays hourmeter data for 5 seconds each time the keyswitch is turned on. The hourmeter type parameter deﬁnes whether the total hourmeter or traction hourmeter data will be displayed. When this parameter is programmed On, the total hourmeter is displayed; when programmed Off, the traction hourmeter is displayed.

PUMP METER

The pump meter parameter, when programmed On, conﬁgures the Fault Output 1 line (at Pin 2) to function as an input to measure the hours a pump is running. The pump is considered to be running when Pin 2 is at the battery voltage. When the pump meter parameter is programmed On, the traction hourmeter serves as a combination traction/pump hourmeter, and all the above “TRAC” hourmeter parameters apply to both traction hours and pump hours. The traction/pump hourmeter counts the hours when a direction is selected and the hours when the pump is running.

Other Hourmeter Parameters

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BDI

The battery discharge indicator constantly calculates the battery state-of-charge whenever KSI is on. When KSI is turned off, the present battery state-of-charge is stored in non-volatile memory. BDI information is viewable via the Spyglass display and via the 1311 programmer’s Monitor Menu as BDI%. Three parameters are used to adjust the display.

The standard values for flooded lead acid and sealed maintenance-free batteries

are listed below.

BATTERY TYPE

FLOODED SEALED

Full volts (VPC) 2.04 2.04

Empty volts (VPC) 1.74 1.91

Reset volts (VPC) 2.10 2.10

Custom values can be entered based on speciﬁc batteries in consultation with a Curtis applications engineer.

Note: BDI values are set without the decimal point; 2.04 volts per cell, for example, will appear as 204 (i.e., VPC × 100) on the programmer. The Full,

Empty, and Reset voltages are set in VPC units. For whole-battery voltages (rather than VPC values), see Table 5.

FULL VOLTS

The full voltage parameter sets the battery voltage that will be considered 100% state-of-charge. When a loaded battery drops below this voltage, it begins to lose charge. The full voltage value can be set from the programmed Empty Volts value up to the programmed Reset Volts value, in 0.01 VPC increments.

After adjusting Full Volts, KSI must be cycled for the new setting to take effect.

EMPTY VOLTS

The empty voltage parameter sets the battery voltage that will be considered 0% state-of-charge. When the battery remains under this voltage consistently, the BDI will read 0% state of charge. The empty voltage value can be set from 1.50 up to the programmed Full Volts value, in 0.01 VPC increments.

After adjusting Empty Volts, KSI must be cycled for the new setting to take effect.

RESET VOLTS

The reset voltage parameter sets the battery voltage used to detect the 100% state-of-charge point on a battery with no load. Whenever the programmed Reset Voltage is present for 2 seconds (except during regenerative braking), the

Battery Discharge Indicator (BDI) Parameters

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BDI% will automatically reset to 100%. The reset voltage value can be set from the programmed Full Volts value up to 3.00 VPC, in 0.01 VPC increments.

BATTERY ADJUST

The battery adjustment parameter is used to adjust the BDI algorithm to compensate for battery capacity. Higher capacity batteries can spend more time below the Full Volts setting before beginning to lose charge. The battery adjustment parameter sets the number of seconds of droop required before the battery state of charge is decremented by 1%. It is adjustable from 0.1 to 20.0 seconds.

BDI DISABLE

The BDI disable parameter, when programmed On, limits the vehicle’s maxi- mum speed to the BDI Limit Speed when the battery state-of-charge is 0%.

BDI LIMIT SPEED

The BDI limit speed parameter sets the vehicle’s maximum allowed speed when the BDI disable parameter is programmed On and the battery state of charge is 0%. The BDI limit speed is adjustable from 0 to 100% of drive output.

If the BDI disable parameter is programmed Off, the BDI limit speed will not be in effect.

Table 5 STANDARD BATTERY VOLTAGES

FOR FLOODED LEAD ACID AND SEALED MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERIES

24V BATTERY 36V BATTERY

PARAMETER FLOODED SEALED FLOODED SEALED

Full volts 24.5 V 24.5 V 36.7 V 36.7 V

(2.04 × 12) (2.04 × 12) (2.04 × 18) (2.04 × 18)

Empty volts 20.9 V 22.9 V 31.3 V 34.4 V

(1.74 × 12) (1.74 × 12) (1.91 × 18) (1.91 × 18)

Reset volts 25.2 V 25.2 V 37.8 V 37.8 V

(2.10 × 12) (2.10 × 12) (2.10 × 18) (2.10 × 18)

Note: To convert VPC to the actual Full, Empty, or Reset voltage, multiply the VPC by 12 for 24V systems or by 18 for 36V systems.

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FAULT CODE

The 1243GEN2 controller has two fault outputs, at Pins 2 and 3, which can be used to transmit signals to LEDs located on the display panel or on any remote panel. The fault outputs can be conﬁgured to display faults in two different formats: Fault Code format or Fault Category format. The fault code parameter is used to select the preferred format.

In Fault Code format (fault code parameter On), the two fault outputs operate independently. When a fault is present, the Fault 1 driver (Pin 2) provides a pulsed signal equivalent to the fault code flashed by the controller’s built-in Status LED; the fault codes are listed in Table 8, page 74. The Fault 2 driver (Pin 3) will steadily pull low (to B-) when any fault is present, and can be used to drive a fault/no-fault LED. When no faults are present, the Fault 1 and Fault 2 outputs will both be high.

In Fault Category format (fault code parameter Off), each combination of the two fault outputs deﬁnes one of four fault categories. Table 6 lists the possible faults included in each category.

Note: Alternatively, Pin 2 can be used as a pump meter input, and Pin 3 can be used to interface an external auxiliary enable circuit; see fault output wiring, page 14.

Table 6 FAULT CATEGORIES

FAULT FAULT 1 FAULT 2

CATEGORY OUTPUT OUTPUT POSSIBLE EXISTING FAULTS

0 HIGH HIGH (no faults present)

1 LOW HIGH Current Shunt, HW Failsafe, M- Shorted,

Throttle Wiper High or Low, Emergency Reverse Wiring Fault, Field Winding Open, Contactor Coil or Field Shorted, Main Contactor Welded or Missing

2 HIGH LOW Low Battery Voltage, Overvoltage,

Thermal Cutback

3 LOW LOW Anti-Tiedown, HPD, SRO, Expired Service Timer

or Disable Timer, Motor Too Hot

BDI LOCKOUT

When the BDI lockoutiparameter is programmed On, the Fault 2 output (at Pin 3) can be used as an interface to an external auxiliary enable circuit. When BDI%=0, the Fault 2 output will be high; when BDI%≥1, the Fault 2 output will be low.

When BDI lockout is programmed Off, the Fault 2 output is determined

by the setting of the Fault Code parameter.

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Fault Code Parameters

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Controller Cloning

CONTROLLER CLONING

Once a controller has been programmed to the desired settings, these settings can be transferred as a group to other controllers, thus creating a family of “clone” controllers with identical settings. Note: Cloning only works between controllers with the same model number and software version.

To perform cloning, plug the 1311 programmer into the controller that has the desired settings. Scroll down to the Functions menu; “Settings” is the only function included here. Select “Get settings from controller” to copy the settings into the programmer, then select “+” to save the settings or “-” to abort them.

Plug the programmer into the controller that you want to have these same settings, and select “Write settings to controller.”

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INSTALLATION CHECKOUT

Before operating the vehicle, carefully complete the following checkout procedure. If you ﬁnd a problem during the checkout, refer to the diagnostics and troubleshooting section (Section 7) for further information.

The installation checkout can be conducted with or without a programmer. The checkout procedure is easier with a programmer. Otherwise, observe the Status LED (located in the controller’s label area) for diagnostic codes. The codes are listed in Section 7.

Put the vehicle up on blocks to get the drive wheels up off the ground before beginning these tests.

Do not stand, or allow anyone else to stand, directly in front of or behind the vehicle during the checkout.

Make sure the keyswitch is off, the throttle is in neutral, and the forward and reverse switches are open.

Wear safety glasses and use well-insulated tools.

1. If a programmer is available, connect it to the programmer connector.

2. Turn the keyswitch on. The programmer should power up with an initial display, and the controller’s Status LED should begin steadily blinking a single flash. If neither happens, check for continuity in the keyswitch circuit and controller ground.

3. Select the System Faults menu. The display should indicate “No Known Faults.” Close the interlock switch. To do this on a walkie, pull the tiller down to the operating position. The Status LED should continue blinking a single flash and the programmer should continue to indicate no faults.

If there is a problem, the LED will ﬂash a diagnostic code and the programmer will display a diagnostic message. If you are conducting the checkout without a programmer, look up the LED diagnostic code in Section 7: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.

When the problem has been corrected, it may be necessary to cycle the keyswitch in order to clear the fault.

4. With the interlock switch closed, select a direction and operate the throttle. The motor should begin to turn in the selected direction. If it does not, ﬁrst verify the wiring to the forward and reverse switches. If the

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switch wiring is correct, turn off the controller, disconnect the battery, and exchange the motor’s ﬁeld connections (S1 and S2) on the control- ler. The motor should now turn in the proper direction.

The motor should run proportionally faster with increasing throttle.

If not, refer to Section 7.

CAUTION:

5. Select the Monitor menu, and scroll down to observe the status of the forward, reverse, interlock, emergency reverse, and mode switches. Cycle each switch in turn, observing the programmer. The programmer should display the correct status for each switch.

6. Verify that all options, such as high pedal disable (HPD), static return to off (SRO), and anti-tiedown are as desired.

7. On walkies, verify that the emergency reverse feature is working correctly (i.e., press the emergency reverse button, and conﬁrm that the wheels turn in the proper direction to drive the vehicle away from the operator).

If you have the optional emergency reverse check wiring, verify the checking circuit. Apply throttle so that the drive wheel spins. While continuing to apply throttle, temporarily disconnect one of the emergency reverse wires. The drive wheel should come to a stop and a fault should be indicated. Be sure to reconnect the emergency reverse wire after completing this test of the checking circuit.

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VEHICLE PERFORMANCE ADJUSTMENT

The 1243GEN2 controller is a very powerful vehicle control system. Its wide variety of adjustable parameters allow many aspects of vehicle performance to be optimized. This section provides explanations of what the major tuning parameters do and instructions on how to use these parameters to optimize the performance of your vehicle. Once a vehicle/motor/controller combination has been tuned, the parameter values can be made standard for that system or vehicle model. Any changes in the motor, the vehicle drive system, or the controller will require that the system be tuned again to provide optimum performance.

The tuning procedures should be conducted in the sequence given, because successive steps build upon the ones before. The tuning procedures instruct personnel how to adjust various programmable parameters to accomplish speciﬁc performance goals. It is important that the effect of these programmable parameters be understood in order to take full advantage of the controller’s features. Please refer to the descriptions of the applicable parameters in Section 3 if there is any question about what any of them do.

The 1243GEN2’s MultiMode™ feature allows the vehicle to be conﬁgured to provide four distinct operating modes. Typically Mode 1 is conﬁgured for slow precise indoor maneuvering, Mode 4 for faster, long distance, outdoor travel, and Modes 2 and 3 for application-speciﬁc special conditions. Some of the tuning procedures may need to be repeated four times, once for each mode.

MAJOR TUNING

Four major performance characteristics are usually tuned on a new vehicle:

Tuning the Throttle’s Active Range

Tuning the Controller to the Motor

3 Setting the Vehicle’s Unloaded Top Speed

Equalization of Loaded/Unloaded Vehicle Speed.

These four characteristics should be tuned in the order listed.

Tuning the Throttle’s Active Range

Before attempting to optimize any speciﬁc vehicle performance characteristics, it is important to ensure that the controller output is operating over its full range. The procedures that follow will establish Throttle Deadband and Throttle Max parameter values that correspond to the absolute full range of your particular throttle mechanism. It is advisable to allow some buffer around the absolute full range of the throttle mechanism to allow for throttle resistance variations over time and temperature as well as variations in the tolerance of potentiometer values between individual throttle mechanisms.

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-A Tuning the Throttle Deadband

STEP 1. Jack the vehicle wheels up off the ground so that they spin freely.

STEP 2. Plug the programmer into the controller and turn on the key-

switch and interlock switch (if used).

STEP 3. Select the Monitor Menu. The Throttle % ﬁeld should be visible

at the top of the display. You will need to reference the value displayed here. For convenience, set a bookmark here so you can return easily to read the Throttle % value.

STEP 4. Scroll down until the Forward Input ﬁeld is visible. The display

should indicate that the forward switch is Off.

STEP 5. Slowly rotate the throttle forward until the display indicates that

the forward switch is On. Use care with this step as it is important to identify the threshold throttle position at which the forward switch is engaged and the controller recognizes the forward command.

STEP 6. Without moving the throttle, return to the Throttle % ﬁeld and

read the value shown. This value should be zero. If the Throttle % value is zero, proceed to Step 7. If it is greater than zero, the Throttle Deadband parameter must be increased (go to the Program menu) and the procedure repeated from Step 5 until the Throttle % is zero at the forward direction engagement point. Setting a second bookmark at the Throttle Deadband parameter will allow you to toggle back and forth easily between the parameter and the Throttle % ﬁeld.

STEP 7. While observing the Throttle % value in the programmer’s Test/

Monitor Menu, continue to rotate the throttle past the forward switch engagement point. Note where the Throttle % value begins to increase, indicating that the controller has begun to supply drive power to the motor. If the throttle had to be rotated further than desired before the Throttle % value began to increase, the Throttle Deadband parameter value must be

decreased and the procedure repeated from Step 5. If the amount of rotation between the point at which the forward switch is engaged and the Throttle % value begins to increase is acceptable, the Throttle Deadband is properly tuned.

STEP 8. If a bidirectional (wigwag) throttle assembly is being used, the

procedure should be repeated for the reverse direction. The Throttle Deadband value should be selected such that the throttle operates correctly in both forward and reverse.

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-B Tuning the Throttle Max

STEP 1. Jack the vehicle wheels up off the ground so that they spin freely.

STEP 2. Plug the programmer into the controller and turn on the key-

switch and interlock switch (if used).

STEP 3. Select the Monitor Menu. The Throttle % ﬁeld should be visible

at the top of the display. You will need to reference the value displayed here. For convenience, set a bookmark here so you can return easily to read the Throttle % value.

STEP 4. Rotate the throttle forward to its maximum speed position and

observe the Throttle % value. This value should be 100%. If it is less than 100%, the Throttle Max parameter value must be decreased to attain full controller output at the maximum throttle position. Use the programmer to decrease the Throttle Max parameter value, and repeat this step until the value is 100%. Setting a second bookmark at the Throttle Max parameter will allow you to toggle back and forth easily between the parameter and the Throttle % ﬁeld.

STEP 5. Now that the full throttle position results in a 100% value for

Throttle %, slowly reduce throttle until the Throttle % value drops below 100% and note the throttle position. This represents the extra range of motion allowed by the throttle mechanism. If this range is large, you may wish to decrease it by increasing the Throttle Max parameter value. This will provide a larger active throttle range and more vehicle control. Using the programmer, increase the Throttle Max parameter value and repeat the test until an appropriate amount of extra range is attained.

STEP 6. If a wigwag throttle is being used, repeat the procedure for the

reverse direction. The Throttle Max value should be selected such that the throttle operates correctly in both forward and reverse.

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Tuning the Controller to the Motor

The 1243GEN2 controller has the flexibility to be tuned to nearly any separately excited motor from any manufacturer. The programmable parameters allow full control of the motor’s maximum armature current during driving and braking and full control of the motor’s maximum and minimum ﬁeld current as well as the ﬁeld current relationship to the armature current. This flexibility allows motor performance to be maximized while protecting it from operating outside its safe commutation region.

In order to properly tune the controller, the following information should

be obtained from the motor manufacturer:

• MAXIMUM ARMATURE CURRENT RATING

• MAXIMUM FIELD CURRENT RATING

• MINIMUM FIELD CURRENT RATING

• FIELD RESISTANCE, HOT AND COLD.

The performance of a separately excited motor changes depending on temperature. This is due to the change in ﬁeld winding resistance as the motor heats up through use. When the ﬁeld winding temperature increases, so does its resistance; therefore, the maximum current that can be forced through the winding is reduced. Reductions in the ﬁeld current over the motor’s typical operating temperature range can be 10% to 50%. Since the maximum available ﬁeld current determines the maximum torque that can be produced by the motor, the vehicle’s performance under load and up inclines will change as the motor heats up. The change in performance can be limited by tuning the motor when it is hot rather than cold. Therefore, it is recommended that the following procedure be performed with a hot motor.

STEP 1. Using the programmer’s Program Menu, set the Drive Current

Limit parameter value in each mode to the smaller of: (a) the motor’s peak armature current rating, or (b) the maximum controller drive current limit. This value can later be adjusted to establish the desired vehicle driving feel in each mode.

STEP 2. Set the Braking Current Limit parameter value in each mode to

the smaller of: (a) the maximum motor armature current rating, or (b) the maximum controller braking current limit. This value can later be adjusted to establish the desired vehicle braking feel in each mode.

STEP 3. To set the Field Max parameter value, ﬁrst decide whether you

want to maintain consistent vehicle operation throughout the motor’s temperature range. If you do, proceed to Step 4. If, however, maintaining operational consistency across motor temperature is not a concern, but achieving maximum torque is, proceed to Step 5.

STEP 4. For the most consistent operation across temperature, set the

Field Max parameter to the maximum ﬁeld current available at

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low battery voltage and with a hot motor. To determine this value, divide the low battery voltage (typically 70% of nominal) by the high temperature ﬁeld winding resistance speciﬁcation provided by the manufacturer. Set the Field Max parameter to this value. This will provide good consistency between motor performance in both hot and cold states.

STEP 5. For the maximum torque regardless of temperature, set the Field

Max parameter to the motor’s rated absolute maximum ﬁeld current. To determine the absolute maximum ﬁeld current, divide the nominal battery voltage by the low temperature ﬁeld winding resistance speciﬁcation provided by the manufacturer. Set the Field Max parameter to this value. This will provide the maximum possible torque under all conditions.

This has now set the Max Field parameter. The next step is to set the Min Field parameter. NOTE: The Field Min parameter should never be set below the rated value speciﬁed by the manufacturer. Operating the motor at lower ﬁeld currents than speciﬁed will result in operation outside the motor’s safe commu- tation region and will cause arcing between the brushes and commutator, signiﬁcantly reducing motor and brush life. The Field Min parameter value can be increased from the manufacturer’s speciﬁed value to limit the vehicle’s top speed. (Setting the vehicle top speed will be addressed in tuning procedure 3.)

If the controller is tuned such that the system is operating outside the motor’s safe commutation region, there will be audible and visual indications. Under normal operation, the motor will emit a whine with a pitch that increases with increasing rotation speed. If a “scratchy” sound is also heard, this is usually an indication that pin arcing is occurring in the motor and it is operating outside its safe commutation region. This operation is normally accompanied by a strong smell from the motor. If the brushes and commutator bars are visible, arcing may be visible. The further outside the safe commutation region the motor is operating, the worse the arcing will be. Operation outside the safe commutation region is very detrimental to the motor. The Field Min and possibly also the Field Map parameter should be increased until the indications of arcing stop. Decreasing the Field Map Start parameter will also help to move operation back into the safe commutation region.

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Setting the Vehicle’s Unloaded Top Speed

The controller and vehicle should be conﬁgured as follows prior to setting the maximum unloaded vehicle speed:

• Max Speed = 100%, all modes

• Drive Current Limit as established in tuning procedure

• Field Map = 50%

• Field Map Start = 50% of the speciﬁed drive current limit

• Field Min = manufacturer’s speciﬁed minimum (if available);

otherwise, 3 amps

• Load Comp = 0

• The vehicle should be unloaded

• The vehicle battery should be fully charged.

The vehicle should be driven on a flat surface in a clear area during this procedure. Since the vehicle may initially be traveling at speeds in excess of the ﬁnal intended speed, precautions should be taken to ensure safety of test personnel and anyone in the test area.

STEP 1. Select the programmer’s Program Menu and scroll down until the

Field Min parameter is at the top of the display.

STEP 2. Power up the vehicle and apply full throttle. While driving the

vehicle with full throttle applied, adjust the Field Min parameter value to set the desired top speed. Increasing the Field Min value decreases the vehicle’s top speed; decreasing the Field Min value increases the vehicle’s top speed.

CAUTION:

Do not decrease the Field Min parameter value below the motor manufacturer’s recommended minimum ﬁeld current value, and do not increase it above 10 amps.

STEP 3. If the Field Min parameter value is increased to 10 amps and the

vehicle’s top speed has still not been sufﬁciently reduced, the Max Speed parameter should be used to bring the vehicle top speed down to the desired level. First, decrease the Field Min parameter value, setting it to optimize smooth starting. Then adjust the Max Speed parameter per Step 4 to bring the vehicle top speed down to the desired level.

NOTE: If the Field Min parameter is set

too high, the high initial torque created by the high ﬁeld current may cause overly abrupt starts; this is why we recommend using the Max Speed parameter in those cases where a moderate Field Min setting does not sufﬁciently reduce the vehicle top speed.

STEP 4. Scroll up the Program Menu until the Max Speed parameter is at

the top of the display. While driving the vehicle with the Field Min set at the value selected in Step 3, decrease the Max Speed parameter value until the desired vehicle top speed is set.

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STEP 5. For Walkie/Rider Applications: Typically, different top speeds are

desired for walkie and rider operation. To tune a walkie/rider vehicle’s top speed, ﬁrst tune it for rider operation by using the Field Min parameter. Then, to set the top speed for walkie operation, leave the Field Min parameter alone and decrease the Max Speed parameter until the desired walking vehicle speed is reached.

Equalization of Loaded and Unloaded Vehicle Speed

The top speed of a loaded vehicle can be set to approach the unloaded top speed by tuning the Field Map Start and Load Compensation parameters. It is recommended that you review the description of the Field Map Start and Load Compensation parameters in Section 3 before starting this procedure.

STEP 1. The vehicle’s unloaded top speed should already have been set. If

it was not, it should be set before the vehicle’s loaded top speed is established.

STEP 2. Once the vehicle’s unloaded top speed has been set, load the

vehicle to its desired load capacity. Leave the Field Min and Speed Max parameters at the settings determined during the unloaded test.

STEP 3A. If the intent is to minimize the difference between the loaded and

unloaded vehicle speeds, then:

(i) Drive the fully loaded vehicle on flat ground with full throttle applied. When the vehicle reaches maximum speed, observe the armature current displayed in the programmer’s Monitor Menu.

(ii) Set the Field Map Start parameter slightly higher than the observed armature current value.

(iii) Test the loaded/unloaded speed variation. If the observed variation is unacceptable, proceed to “(iv).”

(iv) Increase the Load Compensation parameter and retest the speed regulation. The Load Comp parameter can be increased until the desired regulation is achieved or the vehicle begins to oscillate (“hunt”) at low throttle. If the loaded/unloaded speed variation is acceptable but the average speed is not, adjustments can be made to the Field Min parameter.

STEP 3B. If the intent is to make the loaded speed less than the unloaded

speed (for reasons of safety, efﬁciency, or reduced motor heating), then: (i) Unload the vehicle and drive it on flat ground with full throttle applied. When the vehicle reaches maximum speed, observe the armature current displayed in the Monitor Menu.

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(ii) Set the Field Map Start parameter slightly higher than the observed armature current value.

(iii) Load the vehicle and drive it on flat ground with full throttle applied. Further adjustments to the vehicle’s loaded speed can now be made by varying the Field Map parameter. Increasing the Field Map value will decrease the vehicle’s loaded speed, and decreasing the Field Map value will increase the vehicle’s loaded speed.

CAUTION:

If the Field Map Start parameter is set too high, the motor’s safe commutation region may be exceeded. If this is the case, reduce the Field Map Start parameter to a safe value. Then, adjust the Field Map parameter as needed to reach the desired loaded top speed. Reducing the Field Map value will help bring the loaded speed closer to the unloaded speed. However, care must still be taken because it is possible for too low Field Map values—like too high Field Map Start values—to result in exceeding the motor’s safe commutation region.

FINE TUNING

Four additional vehicle performance characteristics can be adjusted:

Response to Reduced Throttle

Response to Increased Throttle

7 Smoothness of Direction Transitions

8 Ramp Climbing.

These characteristics are related to the “feel” of the vehicle and will be different for various applications. The ﬁne tuning adjustments are especially noticeable in precision maneuvering, which is typically Mode 1. Careful tuning of the M1 Accel Rate, M1 Decel Rate, M1 Restraint, M1 Braking Rate, and M1 Braking Current Limit parameters will ensure the most comfortable possible vehicle response at low speeds.

Response to Reduced Throttle

The way the vehicle behaves when the throttle is reduced or completely released can be adjusted to suit your application, using the Decel Rate and Restraint parameters. Refer to the description of these parameters in Section 3 before beginning this procedure.

STEP 1. Set the Decel Rate based on the desired time for the vehicle to

stop upon release of throttle when traveling at full speed with full load. If the vehicle brakes too abruptly when the throttle is released, increase the Decel Rate.

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STEP 2. The default Restraint setting (5 amps) should work well for most

vehicles. If the vehicle exhibits excessive overspeed when driving down a ramp, increase the Restraint value. If the vehicle “speed hunts” while driving down a ramp or brakes too abruptly at low or released throttle, decrease the Restraint value.

STEP 3. If the Restraint value has been adjusted, retest braking behavior

when throttle is reduced to ensure that it still has the desired feel. If it does not, the Decel Rate should be re-adjusted as in Step 1.

Response to Increased Throttle

The way the vehicle reacts to quick or slow increased throttle requests can be modiﬁed using the Accel Rate, Current Ratio, Quick Start, and Throttle Map parameters. Optimal vehicle response is tuned by adjusting these parameters and then accelerating the vehicle from a dead stop under various throttle transition conditions.

STEP 1. Set Quick Start = 0 and Throttle Map = 50%.

STEP 2. Drive the vehicle and adjust the Accel Rate for the best overall

response. If the vehicle starts too slowly under all driving conditions, the Accel Rate should be reduced.

STEP 3. Increasing vehicle acceleration. If acceleration feels good for slow

or moderate throttle transitions but the vehicle initially starts too slowly, set the Current Ratio parameter to 2 or higher. If the vehicle does not accelerate as quickly as desired when the throttle is transitioned quickly from zero to full speed, increase the Quick Start parameter value to obtain the desired fast throttle response.

STEP 4. Achieving better control at low speeds. If the vehicle responds

well for fast, full range throttle transitions but is too jumpy during low speed maneuvering, reduce the Throttle Map and/or set the Current Ratio to 1. If these adjustments are insufﬁcient, decrease the Quick Start parameter value to obtain the desired precision maneuvering.

Smoothness of Direction Transitions

Additional ﬁne tuning can be performed to enhance the vehicle’s transitions between braking and driving, after the major performance and responsiveness tuning—1 through 6 above—has been completed.

STEP 1. Ensure that the Braking Current Limit and Braking Rate param-

eters have been set for the desired response (see Section 3, pages 23 and 24).

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STEP 2. If the transition is too abrupt: increase the Taper Rate and/or set

the Variable Braking parameter to On. Secondary adjustments can be made by increasing the Accel Rate.

STEP 3. If the transition is too slow: decrease the Taper Rate and set

Creep Speed to 5% or greater. Secondary adjustments can be made by decreasing the Accel Rate, increasing the Current Ratio, or increasing the Quick Start parameter value.

Ramp Climbing

The vehicle response to increased gradients such as loading ramps can be tuned via the Field Map parameter. Decreasing the Field Map parameter allows faster vehicle speeds while climbing ramps, but it also has the effect of reducing the ability of the controller to generate torque in the vehicle’s mid range speeds.

STEP 1. If faster vehicle speed is desired when climbing ramps, decrease

the Field Map parameter value until the desired ramp climbing speed is attained. It should be noted that if the motor’s torque capability is exceeded under the conditions of load weight and ramp gradient, vehicle speed will be limited by the motor’s capability and the desired vehicle speed may not be attainable. The system will ﬁnd a compromise point at which sufﬁcient motor torque is generated to climb the ramp at an acceptable speed. If the Field Map parameter value is reduced to 0% and the desired speed is still not attained, the system is being limited by the motor’s torque capability under these operating conditions.

CAUTION:

be careful when reducing the Field Map parameter since at low Field Map values it is possible that the motor could be operated outside its safe commutation region.

STEP 2. If the drive system cannot produce sufﬁcient torque for a fully

loaded vehicle to climb the desired ramp, try increasing the Field Map, Field Max, and/or Drive Current Limit parameters. The impact of increasing these parameter values on other driving characteristics must be evaluated. Increasing the Field Max will provide more ﬁeld current, and increasing the Drive Current Limit will provide more armature current. If the Field Max is set at the manufacturer’s speciﬁed limit and the Drive Current Limit is set at the rated maximum, then vehicle speed up the ramp is limited by the motor or the vehicle’s gearing and cannot be increased by tuning the controller.

NOTE: To determine if the

controller’s armature current is at its set value during ramp climbing, read the “Arm Current” in the programmer’s Monitor Menu.

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Program Menu

PROGRAMMER MENUS

The universal handheld Curtis programmers allow you to program, test, and diagnose Curtis programmable controllers. For information about 1311 programmer operation, see Appendix B. If you are using the older 1307 programmer, consult your existing documentation if necessary.

Note that depending on the speciﬁc 1243GEN2 model you have, some of

the menu items may not appear.

1243GEN2 PROGRAM MENU

VOLTAGE Nominal battery voltage, in volts

M1 DRIVE C/L Mode 1 drive current limit, in amps

M2 DRIVE C/L Mode 2 drive current limit, in amps

M3 DRIVE C/L Mode 3 drive current limit, in amps

M4 DRIVE C/L Mode 4 drive current limit, in amps

M1 BRAKE C/L Mode 1 braking current limit, in amps

M2 BRAKE C/L Mode 2 braking current limit, in amps

M3 BRAKE C/L Mode 3 braking current limit, in amps

M4 BRAKE C/L Mode 4 braking current limit, in amps

M1 ACCEL RATE Mode 1 acceleration rate, in seconds

M2 ACCEL RATE Mode 2 acceleration rate, in seconds

M3 ACCEL RATE Mode 3 acceleration rate, in seconds

M4 ACCEL RATE Mode 4 acceleration rate, in seconds

M1 DECEL RATE Mode 1 deceleration rate, in seconds

M2 DECEL RATE Mode 2 deceleration rate, in seconds

M3 DECEL RATE Mode 3 deceleration rate, in seconds

M4 DECEL RATE Mode 4 deceleration rate, in seconds

THROTTLE DECEL Time for transition to braking mode, in seconds

M1 BRAKE RATE Mode 1 braking rate, in seconds

M2 BRAKE RATE Mode 2 braking rate, in seconds

M3 BRAKE RATE Mode 3 braking rate, in seconds

M4 BRAKE RATE Mode 4 braking rate, in seconds

INT BRAKE RATE Interlock braking rate, in seconds

QUICK START Quick-start throttle factor

TAPER RATE Threshold affecting end of regen during direction reversal: 1 to 20

M1 MAX FWD SPD Mode 1 maximum forward speed, as % drive output

M2 MAX FWD SPD Mode 2 maximum forward speed, as % drive output

M3 MAX FWD SPD Mode 3 maximum forward speed, as % drive output

M4 MAX FWD SPD Mode 4 maximum forward speed, as % drive output

M1 MAX REV SPD Mode 1 maximum reverse speed, as % drive output

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Program Menu, cont’d

M2 MAX REV SPD Mode 2 maximum reverse speed, as % drive output

M3 MAX REV SPD Mode 3 maximum reverse speed, as % drive output

M4 MAX REV SPD Mode 4 maximum reverse speed, as % drive output

CREEP SPEED Creep speed, as % drive output

THROTTLE TYPE Type of throttle input

THRTL DEADBAND Throttle neutral deadband, as %

THROTTLE MAX Throttle input req’d for 100% drive output, as %

THROTTLE MAP Drive output at 50% throttle input, as %

FIELD MIN Minimum ﬁeld current, in amps

FIELD MAX Maximum ﬁeld current, in amps

FLD MAP START Armature current at which ﬁeld map takes effect, in amps

FIELD MAP Field current map setting, as %

CURRENT RATIO Current ratio: factor of 1, 2, 4, or 8

M1 RESTRAINT Mode 1 restraint braking, in amps

M2 RESTRAINT Mode 2 restraint braking, in amps

M3 RESTRAINT Mode 3 restraint braking, in amps

M4 RESTRAINT Mode 4 restraint braking, in amps

LOAD COMP Load compensation: 0 to 25% drive output

HPD High pedal disable (HPD) type

SRO Static return to off (SRO) type

SEQUENCING DLY Sequencing delay, in seconds

MAIN CONT INTR Main contactor uses interlock input: On or Off

MAIN OPEN DLY Main contactor open delay: On or Off

CONT DIAG Contactor diagnostics: On or Off

AUX TYPE Auxiliary driver type

AUX DELAY Auxiliary driver open delay, in seconds

EMR REV C/L Emergency reverse current limit, in amps

EMR REV CHECK Emergency reverse wiring check: On or Off

EMR DIR INTR Emergency reverse direction interlock: On or Off

VARIABLE BRAKE Variable braking: On or Off

ANTI-TIEDOWN Anti-tiedown: On or Off

POT LOW FAULT Pot Low fault: On or Off

FULL VOLTS Voltage considered 100% state of charge, in volts

EMPTY VOLTS Voltage considered 0% state of charge, in volts

RESET VOLTS Voltage at which state of charge resets to 100%, in volts

BATTERY ADJUST BDI algorithm adjustment to compensate for battery capacity, in secs

BDI LOCKOUT Fault 2 output high when BDI%=0: On or Off

BDI DISABLE Battery s-o-c <1% invokes BDI Limit Speed: On or Off

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ADJ HRS LOW Hourmeter preset low byte: 0–99

ADJ HRS MID Hourmeter preset middle byte: 0–99

ADJ HRS HIGH Hourmeter preset high byte: 0–99

SET TOTL HRS Apply preset values to total hourmeter: On or Off

SET TRAC HRS Apply preset values to traction hourmeter: On or Off

HOURMETER TYPE Total hourmeter is default display: On or Off

SRVC TOTL HRS Total service timer setting, in hundreds of hours

SRVC TRAC HRS Traction service timer setting, in hundreds of hours

SRVC TOTL Reset total service timer: On or Off

SRVC TRAC Reset traction service timer: On or Off

DIS TOTL HRS Total disable timer setting, in hours

DIS TRAC HRS Total traction timer setting, in hours

TRAC FAULT SPD Max. drive speed if disable timer expires, as %

BDI LIMIT SPD Max. drive speed upon BDI disable, as %

WARM SPEED Max. drive speed if Mot Wrm resistance exceeds setpoint, as %

MOT WRM x10 mΩ Field resistance setpoint for Warm Speed, in 10-milliohm units

MOT HOT x10 mΩ Field resistance at which no drive output, in 10-milliohm units

MOTOR Ω COMP Enable cutback/cutoff response to motor overtemp.: On or Off

MAX REV REGEN Max. intk braking regen current fr. rev., max. load, in amps

MAX FWD REGEN Max. intk braking regen current fr. fwd., max. load, in amps

MIN REV REGEN Max. intk braking regen current fr. rev., min. load, in amps

MIN FWD REGEN Max. intk braking regen current fr. fwd., min. load, in amps

MAX LOAD VOLTS Voltage on load sensor for max. regen current, in volts

MIN LOAD VOLTS Voltage on load sensor for min. regen current, in volts

INT BRAKE DLY Delay before E-M brake applied after intk switch opens, in secs

FAULT CODE Fault code: On or Off

EM BRAKE PWM Enables modulation of brake driver output: On or Off

FIELD CHECK Fault will register if open detected in ﬁeld: On or Off

PUMP METER Enables use of Pin 2 as input for a pump hourmeter: On or Off

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Program Menu

Program Menu, cont’d

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Program Menu Notes

Throttle types (for detail, see Throttle Wiring in Section 2)

Type 1: 5kΩ–0 potentiometers

Type 2:

single-ended 0–5V, 3-wire pot, current source, and electronic throttles

Type 3: 0–5kΩ potentiometers

Type 4:

wigwag 0–5V and 3-wire pot throttles

HPD types (for detail, see Section 3: Programmable Parameters, page 41)

Type 0: no HPD

Type 1: HPD fault unless KSI

and interlock inputs are received before a

throttle request >25%

Type 2: HPD fault unless KSI input is received before a throttle request >25%

SRO types (for detail, see Section 3: Programmable Parameters, page 42)

Type 0: no SRO

Type 1: SRO fault unless KSI + interlock inputs are received before a direction

is selected

Type 2: SRO fault unless KSI + interlock inputs (in that order) are received

before a direction is selected

Type 3: SRO fault unless KSI + interlock +

forward inputs received in that

order; a reverse input can be received at any point in the sequence.

Auxiliary driver types (for detail, see Table 3, page 30)

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GEN2 MONITOR MENU

THROTTLE % Throttle reading, as % of full throttle

FIELD CURRENT Motor ﬁeld current, in amps

ARM CURRENT Motor armature current, in amps

FIELD PWM Motor ﬁeld applied duty cycle, as %

ARM PWM Motor armature applied duty cycle, as %

BDI % Battery state of charge, as % of full charge

LOAD VOLTAGE Load sensor voltage, in volts

BATT VOLTAGE Battery voltage across the capacitors, in volts

MOT RES x10 mΩ Motor ﬁeld winding resistance, in 10-milliohm units

HEATSINK TEMP Heatsink temperature, in °C

TOT SRVC X25 Total service hours, multiple of 25

+TOT SRVC Total service hours, in hours

TRAC SRVC X25 Total traction hours, multiple of 25

+TRAC SRVC Total traction hours, in hours

FORWARD INPUT Forward switch: on/off [neutral switch for Type 4 throttle]

REVERSE INPUT Reverse switch: on/off

MODE INPUT A Mode Select 1 switch: on/off

MODE INPUT B Mode Select 2 switch: on/off

INTERLOCK Interlock switch: on/off

EMR REV INPUT Emergency reverse switch: on/off

MAIN CONT Main contactor: on/off

AUX DRIVER Auxiliary driver: on/off

SYS MODE Operating mode: 0–6

[0=neutral, 1=drive, 2=regen, 3=regen taper, 4=ﬁeld reversal, 5=aux driver Off, 6=disable (major fault)]

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Test/Monitor Menu

Note: If you are using the older 1307 programmer, the 1311’s Monitor Menu is called the Test Menu.

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GEN2 SYSTEM FAULTS MENU

This is a list of the possible fault messages you may see displayed by the programmer. The messages are listed here in alphabetical order for easy reference.

ANTI-TIEDOWN Mode Select 1 switch closed at startup

FIELD SHORT Contactor coil or motor ﬁeld winding shorted

CURRENT SHUNT FAULT Current sensor error

EMR REV WIRING Emergency reverse wiring check failed

FIELD OPEN Motor ﬁeld winding open

HPD High pedal disable (HPD) activated

HW FAILSAFE Hardware failsafe activated

LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE Battery voltage too low

M- SHORTED M- shorted to B-

MAIN CONT WELDED Welded main contactor

MISSING CONTACTOR Missing contactor

MOTOR HOT Field winding resistance at disable setpoint

MOTOR WARM Field winding resistance at cutback setpoint

NO KNOWN FAULTS No known faults

OVERVOLTAGE Battery voltage too high

SRO Static return to off (SRO) activated

SRVC TOTAL Total service timer expired

SRVC TRAC Traction service timer expired

THERMAL CUTBACK Cutback, due to over-/undertemperature

THROTTLE WIPER HI Throttle wiper input too high

THROTTLE WIPER LO Throttle wiper input too low

TOTAL DISABLED Total disable timer expired

TRAC DISABLED Traction disable timer expired

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Diagnostics/Faults Menu

Note: If you are using the older 1307 programmer, the 1311’s System Faults Menu is called the Diagnostics Menu.

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DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

The 1243GEN2 controller provides diagnostics information to assist technicians in troubleshooting drive system problems. The diagnostics information can be obtained by observing the appropriate display on the handheld programmer, the fault message displayed on the Spyglass gauge, the fault codes issued by the Status LED, or the fault display driven by the controller’s fault outputs (Fault 1 and Fault 2). Refer to the troubleshooting chart (Table 7) for suggestions covering a wide range of possible faults.

PROGRAMMER DIAGNOSTICS

The handheld programmer presents complete diagnostic information in plain language. Faults are displayed in the System Faults Menu, and the status of the controller inputs/outputs is displayed in the Monitor Menu.

Accessing the programmer’s Fault History Menu provides a list of the faults that have occurred since the fault history ﬁle was last cleared. Checking (and clearing) the fault history ﬁle is recommended each time the vehicle is brought in for maintenance.

For information on 1311 programmer operation, see Appendix B. If you are using the older 1307 programmer, refer to existing documentation.

SPYGLASS DIAGNOSTICS

The eight-character LCD on the Spyglass displays a continuous sequence of hourmeter, battery state-of-charge, and fault messages.

Fault messages are displayed using the same codes that are flashed by the LED (see Table 8). For example, the LED flashes 3,2 for a welded main contactor:

¤¤¤ ¤¤ ¤¤¤ ¤¤ ¤¤¤ ¤¤

( 3 , 2 ) ( 3 , 2 ) ( 3 , 2 )

and the corresponding Spyglass message is:

CODE 32

When a fault message is being displayed, the red Fault LED (labeled with a wrench symbol) flashes to catch the operator’s attention.

The LCD also displays a warning when either service timer expires. The service warning is not considered a fault and the red Fault LED does not flash. The word SERVICE is displayed for about 20 seconds on each key-on, after the hourmeter is displayed.

The Spyglass is available in 3-LED and 6-LED models; see Figure 21.

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Table 7 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

LED PROGRAMMER FAULT

CODE LCD DISPLAY