Curtis Instruments PMC 1200, PMC 1209B, PMC 1221C, PMC 1231C, PMC 1221B Series Manual

Download

1209B/1221B 1221C/1231C

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

MOTOR CONTROLLERS

1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

p/n 98827, Rev. D: August 1999

MANUAL

CURTIS PMC

235 East Airway Boulevard Livermore, California 94568 USA Tel: 925-961-1088 Fax: 925-961-1099 www.curtisinst.com

1209B / 1221B / 1221C / 1231C Manual

p/n 98827, Rev. D: August 1999

This electronic version of the 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C manual is offered as a convenience to our customers. You may download any or all of it.

If you would like a hard copy of the published manual, please order it by part number from the Curtis office nearest you.

The electronic version of the manual is identical to the printed version published in August

1999. Bookmarks have been added to the electronic version to speed the process of going directly to a particular part of the document.

CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, INC.

200 KISCO AVENUE MOUNT KISCO, NEW YORK 10549 USA

☎

914-666-2971 FAX 914-666-2188

■ CURTIS PMC

235 EAST AIRWAY BOULEVARD LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA 94550 USA

☎

925-961-1088 FAX 925-961-1099

■

ADDITIONAL OFFICES located in

Bulgaria, China, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Russia, Sweden, and Switzerland

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual iii

234567890

CONTENTS

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

2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ....................................... 3

Controller .................................................................... 3

Throttle ........................................................................ 5

Other Hardware ...........................................................8

Main contactor ................................................... 10

Forward/reverse contactors .................................. 11

Forward/reverse switches ..................................... 11

Keyswitch and interlocks .....................................11

Keyswitch relay ................................................... 11

Polarity protection diode ..................................... 12

Control wiring fuse ............................................. 12

Power wiring fuse ................................................ 12

3. WIRING ........................................................................... 13

Connections: Low Current ......................................... 13

Connections: High Current ....................................... 13

Wiring: Typical Installation ....................................... 14

KSI wiring .......................................................... 15

Forward/reverse wiring ........................................ 16

Plug braking ................................................ 16

Freewheeling ................................................16

Throttle wiring ................................................... 17

Standard potbox wiring ...............................17

Pots for twist-grip throttles .......................... 18

Electronic throttle wiring ............................. 19

Reduced speed operation ............................. 20

Throttle ramp shaping ................................. 21

Installation Checkout ................................................. 22

CONTENTS

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual iv

CONTENTS

23456789

4. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ....................... 24

Controller .................................................................. 24

Potbox ........................................................................ 25

5. TROUBLESHOOTING AND BENCH TESTING ....... 27

Operational Notes ......................................................27

In-Vehicle Diagnostic Tests (Troubleshooting) .......... 28

Bench Testing ............................................................ 34

6. GLOSSARY: FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS .............. 37

APPENDIX A Functional Description ................................ A-1

APPENDIX B Pulse Width Modulation ............................. B-1

APPENDIX C Electrical Speciﬁcations ................................ C-1

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual v

FIGURES

FIG. 1: Curtis PMC 1209B full-feature

motor controller ......................................................... 1

FIG. 2: Mounting dimensions,

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C controllers ........... 3

FIG. 3: Mounting dimensions,

Curtis PMC 1231C controller ................................... 4

FIG. 4: Mounting dimensions,

Curtis PMC potboxes PB-5, -6, -9, and -10 ............... 6

FIG. 5: Mounting dimensions, Curtis PMC footpedal ........... 6

FIG. 6: Mounting dimensions,

Curtis electronic throttle (ET series) ........................... 7

FIG. 7: Typical installation,

1209B/1221B/1221C controllers ............................... 8

FIG. 8: Typical installation, 1231C controller ........................9

FIG. 9: Basic wiring conﬁguration,

1209B/1221B/1221C controllers ............................. 14

FIG. 10: Basic wiring conﬁguration, 1231C controller ........... 15

FIG. 11: Control wiring for inhibiting plug braking,

in order to allow freewheeling .................................. 17

FIG. 12: Standard throttle pot, 0–5kΩ ................................... 17

FIG. 13: Bi-directional twist-grip throttle with

a standard 20 kΩ pot and a controller

with the optional 5kΩ–0 throttle input .................... 18

FIGURES

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual vi

FIGURES/TABLES

FIG. 14: Curtis electronic throttle (ET series)

with a controller having the optional

0–5V throttle input .................................................. 19

FIG. 15: Reduced speed operation (with standard

(0–5kΩ pot) ............................................................. 20

FIG. 16: Throttle ramp shapes ................................................21

FIG. 17: Adjustment pots ....................................................... 25

FIG. 18: Guide to troubleshooting procedures ....................... 29

FIG. 19: Setup for bench testing ............................................. 35

FIG. A-1: Block diagram, Curtis PMC

1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C controllers ............... A-1

FIG. B-1: Pulse width modulation.......................................... B-1

TABLES

TABLE 1: Recommended precharge resistors ......................... 10

TABLE C-1: Electrical speciﬁcations, 1209B/1221B ............... C-1

TABLE C-2: Electrical speciﬁcations, 1221C/1231C ............... C-2

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

OVERVIEW

Curtis PMC Model 1209B/1221B and 1221C/1231C electronic motor speed controllers are designed to provide smooth, silent, cost-effective control of motor speed and torque on a wide variety of electric vehicles. The 1209B/1221B controllers are designed primarily for material handling applications, and the 1221C/1231C controllers for on-road vehicles.

Like all Curtis PMC 1200 series controllers, the 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C models offer superior operator control of the vehicle’s motor drive speed. Key features of these controllers include:

✓ Inﬁnitely variable drive and brake control

✓ Power MOSFET design provides high efﬁciency (for reduced motor and

battery losses) and silent operation

✓ High pedal disable (HPD) function monitors throttle status during turn-on

and prevents operation until throttle has been returned to neutral [optional

feature]

✓ Thermal protection and compensation circuit provides both

undertemperature and overtemperature cutback, as well as steady current limit throughout the entire operating range

More Features

☞

Fig. 1 Curtis PMC

1209B full-feature electronic motor controller.

Models 1221B, 1221C, and 1231C have similar external connections.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

OVERVIEW

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

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

control. Jack up the vehicle and get the drive wheels off the ground before attempting these procedures or any other 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 circuit. 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.

✓ Undervoltage cutback function protects against low battery voltage, includ-

ing low voltage caused by external loads

✓ Throttle pot fault circuitry shuts off the motor in the event of an open circuit

fault in the throttle or its wiring, to prevent runaway conditions

✓ Frequency shifting feature provides improved control of current limit at low

duty cycles [“C” models only]

✓ Simple installation with no adjustments required

✓ Tin-plated solid copper bus bars

✓ Push-on connectors for control wiring

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

☞

C A U T I O N

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

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 deﬂect dirt and water splash.

1209B, 1221B, and 1221C

The controller should be fastened with four screws to a clean, ﬂat metal surface that provides an adequate heat sink. The mounting surface is an integral part of the overall heatsinking of the controller, and affects its ability to dissipate heat. The case outline and mounting dimensions are shown in Figure 2.

Fig. 2 Mounting

dimensions, Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C controllers.

6 (0.25)

male push-on,

2 plcs

7 (0.28) dia.

15 (0.60)

MODEL

1209:

231 (9.1)

MODEL

1221:

282 (11.1)

3.3

(0.13)

80 (3.15)

37 (1.45)

Dimensions in millimeters and (inches)

MODEL

1209:

152 (6.0)

MODEL

1221:

203 (8.0)

180 (7.1)

165 (6.5)

143 (5.6)

8.4 (0.33) dia.

19 × 5

(1.0

0.75 × 0.187)

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Fig. 3 Mounting

dimensions, Curtis PMC 1231C controller.

Be sure to mount the 1209B/1221B/1221C controller so as to allow access

to the adjustment screws. Although not usually necessary, a thermal joint compound can be used to improve heat conduction from the case to the mounting surface.

1231C

The controller should be fastened to a clean, ﬂat metal surface that provides an adequate heat sink. The mounting surface is an integral part of the overall heatsinking of the controller, and affects its ability to dissipate heat.

B-

O P T I O N A L H E A T S I N K B A S E

B+

M-

Dimensions in millimeters and (inches)

175 (6.9)

173 (6.8)

220 (8.6)

Mounting Clamp (6 supplied)

94 (3.7)

Mounting Clamp

(1/4-20 UNC), 6 places

(1/4-20 UNC)

8 (5/16),

6 places

229 (9.0)

114 (4.5)

165 (6.5)

32 (1.25)

200 (7.9)

140 (5.5)

Optional Heatsink Base

30 (1.2)

7 (9/32) dia., 4 places

(1.6)

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Six mounting clamps are provided, which can be used to attach the control-

ler to its matching heatsink (Curtis PMC p/n 16421001) or to some other surface. An alternative mounting method is provided by six tapped holes on the bottom of the controller. The case outline, heatsink outline, and mounting dimensions are shown in Figure 3.

Be sure to mount the 1231C controller so as to allow access to the adjust-

ment screws. Although not usually necessary, a thermal joint compound can be used to improve heat conduction from the case to the mounting surface.

THROTTLE

0–5kΩ Input

The standard controller throttle input is 0–5kΩ. Curtis PMC potboxes (PB-5,

-6, -9, -10) are designed to match this input. Some of these potboxes have a builtin microswitch, eliminating the need to install a separate pedal-actuated microswitch. Curtis PMC also offers a self-contained footpedal unit (FP-2) that eliminates the need for fabricating and installing a pedal-potbox linkage. Mounting dimensions for the potboxes and for the footpedal unit are shown in Figures 4 and 5.

Any potbox that provides a nominal 0–5kΩ output (controller output

begins at ≈300 ohms, full output is ≈4400 ohms) will work with the standard throttle input. For other types, contact your Curtis ofﬁce.

If a Curtis PMC potbox is used, it must be mounted so as to allow

connection between the potbox lever arm and the vehicle accelerator linkage. The lever arm provides a series of holes so that the accelerator pedal “throw” can be converted into the correct amount of potentiometer rotation. Use of a second return spring on the pedal, in addition to the potbox return spring, is required to prevent an uncontrollable full-on throttle input (which could happen if there was a single spring, and it broke). If the self-contained potbox spring is insufﬁcient to return the pedal by itself, two additional pedal return springs must be used.

It is also required that the accelerator pedal hit a mechanical stop at its full-

on position just before (≈1 mm [1/32"–1/16"]) the potbox lever hits its own fullon stop. This mechanical stop will prevent the potbox lever arm from bending if undue force is put on the pedal. Protection of the potbox from water and dirt will help avoid problems of corrosion and electrical leakage.

After the potbox has been mounted, operation of the pot can be tested by

measuring the resistance between the two wires with an ohmmeter. With the pedal not applied, the resistance should be less than 50 ohms. As the pedal is applied, the resistance should rise smoothly until it reaches a value between 4500 and 5500 ohms. Values below 4500 ohms may cause a reduction in efﬁciency and top speed. Values above 7000 ohms indicate a defective potbox, and will cause controller shutdown.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

Fig. 4 Mounting

dimensions, Curtis PMC potboxes PB-5, -6, -9, and -10.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

10 (0.38)

(1.25)

(0.25)

89 (3.5)

(2.37)

102 (4.0)

Dimensions in millimeters and (inches)

RIGHT-HAND OPERATION LEFT-HAND OPERATION

COM. N.O. N.C.

N.C. N.O. COM.

WITH MICROSWITCH: PB-6

WITHOUT MICROSWITCH: PB-5

WITH MICROSWITCH: PB-9

WITHOUT MICROSWITCH: PB-10

42 (1.65)

52 (2.06)

Fig. 5 Curtis PMC footpedal FP-2.

Dimensions in millimeters and (inches)

≈15°

244 (9.6)

112 (4.4)

112

(4.4)

1.8 m (6 ft)

WIRING:

BLACK

= throttle input

BLUE

= switch, common (Note: The green wire is not used with

WHITE

= throttle input

ORANGE

= switch, normally open 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C controllers)

BLK

GRN

(not used)

WHT

ORG

BLU

COM.N.O.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

5kΩ–0 Input

The 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C controllers are also available with 5kΩ–0 throttle inputs. Using this throttle type, controller output begins at ≈4400 ohms with full output at less than 300 ohms.

0–5V Input

A 0–5V throttle input option is also available for these controllers. The negative side of the 5V source should be referenced to B- and must be capable of driving an input impedance of 5kΩ.

Curtis offers two bi-directional, wigwag electronic throttle assemblies designed for use with the 0–5V input: the ET series and the CH series. They require a 24–36V supply voltage.

The ET-XXX throttle assembly provides a 0–5V output and forward/reverse relay coil drivers. Dimensions for the ET-series throttles are shown in Figure 6.

Dimensions in millimeters and (inches)

(3.90)

(1.73)

(2.72)

(0.94)

VIS TC 3×12

6 × 6 (0.24 × 0.24)

(0.94)

∅ M5

(0.87)

116

(1.73)

Fig. 6 Mounting

dimensions, Curtis electronic throttle (ET series).

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Fig. 7 Typical installation, Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C controllers.

The CH-XXX is a complete control head assembly, consisting of an ET-XXX throttle integrated into a molded steel and plastic assembly designed for mounting directly to the tiller stem of material handling lifts. For more information about ET and CH products, call your local dealer or Curtis ofﬁce.

OTHER HARDWARE

The recommended hardware for a typical 1209B, 1221B, or 1221C controller installation is shown in Figure 7, and for a 1231C installation in Figure 8.

CONTROL

WIRING

FUSE

POWER WIRING

FUSE

POLARITY

PROTECTION

DIODE

KEYSWITCH

POTBOX

FORWARD/REVERSE SWITCH

(SPDT, center off)

F R

FORWARD/REVERSE

CHANGEOVER CONTACTOR

(Albright SW202 shown)

MAIN

CONTACTOR

(Albright SW200

shown)

SERIES

MOTOR

BATTERY

B-

B+

PRECH ARGE RE SISTOR (see Table 1 , page 1 0, for re commen ded siz e)

COIL S UPPRES SION DI ODE (se e text, page 10 , for rec ommend ed size )

FWD REV

A2M-

B-

B+

COM.

N.C.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

Fig. 8 Typical installation, Curtis PMC 1231C controller.

Contactors should be mounted in a clean, dry location. If such a location is unavailable, a cover should be used to deﬂect dirt and water splash.

The precharge resistor and coil suppression diode connected to the main contactor (and the coil suppression diodes connected to the forward/reverse contactors in “B” applications) are somewhat delicate components. Care should be taken to prevent damaging them during installation.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

CONTROL

WIRING

FUSE

POWER WIRING

FUSE

KEYSWITCH

POTBOX

MAIN

CONTACTOR

(Albright SW200

shown)

TRACTION BATTERY

B-

B+

PRECH ARGE RE SISTOR (see Table 1 , page 1 0, for re commen ded siz e)

COIL S UPPRES SION DI ODE (se e text, page 10 , for rec ommend ed size )

SERIES MOTOR

12V AUXILIARY BATTERY

B+

B-

KSI RELAY

B- B+

M-

COM.

N.C.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Main Contactor

Most applications use a main contactor in series with the battery positive (B+) cable to disconnect all power when the system is turned off, as shown in Figures 7 and 8. A heavy-duty single-pole, single-throw (SPST) contactor with silveralloy contacts is recommended, such as an Albright SW200 (available from Curtis).

A coil suppression diode should be used on the contactor coil. Curtis PMC p/n MP-1 (which is rated at 100 volts, 3 amps) is appropriate in systems up to 72V. In systems with nominal voltage greater than 72V where the contactor coils are energized from the battery pack, a diode with a breakdown voltage of at least 200 volts should be used.

The rapid charging of the controller’s internal ﬁlter capacitors causes a high inrush current to ﬂow brieﬂy when the contactor closes. To extend contact life, a precharge resistor is recommended; the resistor precharges the capacitors and reduces the inrush current through the contacts. If an inexpensive “can” type solenoid is used, the resistor is mandatory to prevent contact welding.

The recommended precharge resistance values and power ratings are listed in Table 1. These resistors will provide the maximum precharge voltage while being capable of dissipating the power generated by the full battery voltage without failure. NOTE: A resistor with a lower power rating may catch on ﬁre if a system fault applies the full battery voltage across it.

Table 1 RECOMMENDED PRECHARGE RESISTORS

CONTROLLER RESISTANCE POWER RATING MODEL NUMBER (Ω) (W)

1209B -46XX 270 5

-55XX 270 10

-64XX 620 10

-6A5XX 620 10

-72XX 750 20

1221B -48XX 270 5

-57XX 270 10

-66XX 620 10

-6A7XX 620 10

1221C -74XX 750 20

1231C -77XX 750 20

-86XX 750 25

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

Forward/Reverse Contactors

The forward/reverse contactor coils must match the vehicle’s battery voltage. The maximum allowed coil current for each contactor is 1 amp. Use of a changeover contactor set—such as the Albright SW202 (available from Curtis)—is recommended. Alternatively, two single-pole, double-throw (2×SPDT) contactors may be used. Although inexpensive “can” type solenoids may be used, their ratings are typically not sufﬁcient for long life.

A coil suppression diode should be used on each of the forward/reverse contactor coils. Curtis PMC p/n MP-1 (rated at 100 volts, 3 amps) is appropriate in systems up to 72V. In systems with nominal voltage >72V where the contactor coils are energized from the battery pack, diodes with breakdown voltages of at least 200 volts should be used.

Forward/Reverse Switches

The forward/reverse contactor coils can be operated by any type of singlepole, double-throw (SPDT) center-off switch capable of switching the coil current. Toggle or rocker switches are generally used.

If your controller has the optional high pedal disable (HPD) feature and you plan to wire it for freewheeling, the best switch to use is a double-pole, doublethrow (DPDT) “hesitation switch”—a toggle switch with a mechanism that forces it to stop in the center (neutral) position before going into the opposite direction. If a standard switch is moved quickly from one direction to the other, it may not be in neutral long enough to actuate HPD, and the motor will plug brake instead of freewheeling. The switch must be in neutral for several milliseconds to actuate HPD.

Keyswitch and Interlocks

The vehicle should have a master on/off switch to turn the system off when not in use. A keyswitch is typically used for this purpose.

Various other safety and convenience interlocks may also be used to prevent motor operation during certain conditions. For example, a battery charger interlock can be used to prevent operation during charging. Similarly, a seat switch can be used to turn the vehicle off when the operator gets up from the driver’s seat. The contacts of these switches should be rated for the total coil currents of all the contactors they operate.

Keyswitch Relay

A keyswitch relay is recommended for use in high voltage systems. This relay prevents the full battery pack voltage from being brought into the operator compartment through the throttle microswitch, potentially exposing the operator

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

to the high voltage source. The relay should be rated to carry a minimum of 30 mA at the nominal battery pack voltage.

Polarity Protection Diode

For polarity protection, a diode should be added to the control circuit. This diode must be sized appropriately for the maximum total contactor coil currents.

Control Wiring Fuse

To protect the control circuitry from accidental shorts, a small fuse (typically 10 amps) connected in series with the B+ feed to the control circuitry wiring is recommended.

Power Wiring Fuse

To protect the power wiring circuit, a fuse appropriate for the controller’s rated current (see Appendix C) is recommended.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

WIRING

CONNECTIONS: Low Current

Three 1/4" push-on terminals are provided for the low current connections: one for the KSI (keyswitch input) and two for the throttle inputs. If your controller has a voltage throttle input, there will be only one throttle terminal.

For the control wiring, 0.75 mm2 (#18 AWG) vinyl insulated stranded wire is recommended.

CONNECTIONS: High Current

Four tin-plated solid copper bus bars are provided for the high current connections to the battery and motor.

The cables used for the battery and motor connections must be heavy enough to carry the high current required. Rubber insulated welding cable is convenient to work with because of its flexibility.

Connections to the controller bus bars should be made with lugs suitable for the cable used, fastened by M8 (5/16") bolts and nuts. When tightening the bolts, two opposing wrenches should be used. Failure to use the doublewrench technique could cause undue strain to be placed on the internal connections, and could also result in cracked seals around the bus bars.

M-

B-

B+

Positive connection to battery and to motor armature

Plug diode to motor armature

Negative connection to battery

Output to motor field

throttle inputs

KSI

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

WIRING: TYPICAL INSTALLATION

Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the typical 1209B, 1221B, and 1221C installation shown in Figure 7. Wired this way, the vehicle will plug brake if the direction is changed with the vehicle moving and the throttle applied. Reversing is accomplished via a forward/reverse changeover contactor or two single-pole, double-throw (2×SPDT) contactors. Coil suppression diodes should be used on the main and forward/reverse contactors.

WIRING

Fig. 9 Basic wiring conﬁguration, Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C controllers.

A2M-

B-

B+

–

FORWARD

REVERSE

MAIN

F R

A2S1A1

POTBOX

MAIN

KEYSWITCH INTERLOCKS

THROTTLE

MICROSWITCH

CONTROL WIRING

FUSE

POLARITY

PROTECTION

DIODE

PRECHARGE RESISTOR

POWER WIRING

FUSE

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

WIRING

Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the 1231C installation shown in Figure 8. This wiring scheme isolates the control wiring in the driver’s compartment from the high voltage connections of the power drive system, thus providing maximum protection for the driver.

Fig. 10 Basic wiring conﬁguration, Curtis PMC 1231C controller.

B- B+

M-

–

MAIN

A2S1A1

POTBOX

MAIN

KEYSWITCH

THROTTLE

MICROSWITCH

CONTROL

WIRING

FUSE

PRECHARGE

RESISTOR

CIRCUIT

BREAKER

TRACTION BATTERY

KSI RELAY

12V

AUXILIARY

BATTERY

KSI RELAY

–

KSI Wiring

The keyswitch input (KSI) circuit includes inputs from the keyswitch and from the various interlocks. The controller KSI is used to turn the controller on and off. KSI is turned on by connecting it to battery B+. Any positive voltage greater than about 8 volts will turn on the controller, but usually the full vehicle battery voltage is used.

In its simplest form, KSI is operated by a keyswitch that turns the vehicle off and prevents unauthorized use. The keyswitch should also turn off the main contactor and—in 1209B, 1221B, and 1221C applications—the forward/reverse contactors. This will act as a safety feature by removing power from the motor control system when the keyswitch is off.

Interlocks (seat switches, battery charger interlocks, etc.) should be wired in series so that they turn off the controller KSI and the contactor(s).

A keyswitch relay is recommended for high voltage systems. It should be wired as shown in Figure 10. This relay prevents the full battery pack voltage

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

from being brought into the operator compartment through the throttle microswitch, potentially exposing the operator to the high voltage source.

Forward/Reverse Wiring

The forward/reverse wiring schemes described here assume the power wiring shown by the heavy lines in Figure 9. Some vehicles, especially those previously using older, resistor-type controllers, may reverse the motor armature rather than the ﬁeld winding. Be careful if you are replacing this type of controller. When

using the Curtis PMC controller it is essential that the ﬁeld be reversed and that the armature be connected directly to the controller’s B+ and A2 terminals, because the plug diode inside is connected to these terminals.

Plug Braking

The standard forward/reverse control wiring (the thin lines in Figure 9) provides plug braking. The forward/reverse switch should be in the positive feed to the contactor coils, so that they can be turned off by the keyswitch, interlocks, and throttle microswitch. The coil of one contactor or the other is energized to select the direction desired. The contactor coils should have suppression diodes connected across them to improve switch contact life.

This is the recommended wiring for controllers with the HPD option, in applications where plug braking is desired. If your controller does not have the HPD option, however, we recommend that you use the alternate wiring shown in Figure 11 (and described below) instead of the standard wiring; this alternate wiring will provide arcless contactor operation.

NOTE: Plug braking is not recommended for on-road electric vehicles. The

plug braking feature is intended for material handling and low speed, low load applications only.

Freewheeling: Wiring to Inhibit Plug Braking

If your controller has the HPD option, this feature can be used to inhibit plug braking by brieﬂy turning off the controller’s KSI input when the forward/reverse switch goes through neutral. As shown in Figure 11, another set of contacts is added on the forward/reverse switch. Therefore, a double-pole, double-throw (DPDT) center-off switch must be used for this setup. A “hesitation switch” is recommended, to ensure the switch is in neutral long enough to actuate HPD and inhibit plug braking.

Plug braking can be reactivated during freewheeling by releasing the throttle and reapplying it.

WIRING

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

Fig. 11 Alternate

forward/reverse control wiring, which provides arcless contactor switching. Wired this way with an HPD controller, the vehicle will freewheel; with a non-HPD controller, the vehicle will plug brake.

A2M-

B-

B+

FORWARD

REVERSE

MAIN

KEYSWITCH

INTERLOCKS

THROTTLE

MICROSWITCH

FUSE

POLARITY

PROTECTION

DIODE

F/R SWITCH

(DPDT, center off)

–

WIRING

Fig. 12 Standard throttle

pot, 0–5kΩ.

Throttle Wiring

Standard Potbox Wiring

If the throttle input to the controller is from a Curtis PMC potbox or footpedal, the wiring is simple: just connect the two wires of the potbox/footpedal cable to the two push-on terminals of the controller, as shown in Figures 9 and 10. It doesn’t matter which wire goes on which terminal. The wires can be extended as required.

IMPORTANT: All vehicles should have throttle-actuated microswitches to

protect against runaways in the event the forward/reverse switch becomes stuck in either direction. If your potbox doesn’t have such a microswitch built in, you should add one.

Any suitable potentiometer of 5 kΩ nominal resistance will work with the standard throttle input of the 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C controllers. As shown in Figure 12, connection should be made to the wiper and to one outer terminal of the pot so that resistance increases as the throttle is applied.

THROTTLE

INPUT

FASTER

0–5kΩ POT

THROTTLE

INPUT

0–5k

Ω POT

FASTER

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

WIRING

Fig. 13 Bi-directional

twist-grip throttle with a standard 20 kΩ pot and a controller with the optional 5kΩ–0 throttle input.

Pots for Twist-Grip Throttles

Twist-grip throttles either twist in only one direction (and are used only for acceleration), or they twist both ways (and are also used for reversing, by means of microswitches that select a direction contactor). For twist grips that twist in only one direction, the controller throttle input can be from a 5 kΩ pot as shown above in Figure 12.

For twist grips that twist both ways, a pot capable of going from zero in neutral to 5 kΩ in each direction can be used. A mechanism can be designed to make a standard pot turn in the same direction regardless of which direction the twist grip is turned.

A third method of accommodating bi-directional twist-grip throttles uses a standard potentiometer and a controller with a nonstandard throttle input. As shown in Figure 13, a standard 20 kΩ pot is used, with its end terminals wired

together. The resistance goes from 5 kΩ at neutral to zero at the extremes: the opposite of the standard throttle input conﬁguration. Contact the factory if you need this type of controller.

WARNING: with the input circuit shown in Figure 13, potentiometer or wiring open circuits turn off the controller’s

output. However, pot wiring shorts appear the same as a normal zero ohm signal to the controller, and will produce full speed operation if the short occurs while the power is on.

THROTTLE

INPUT

20 kΩ POT

SPEED INCREASES BOTH WAYS

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

WIRING

Electronic Throttle Wiring

Curtis’s electronic throttle, ET-XXX, is wired as shown in Figure 14. It requires a 24–36V supply voltage and a controller with the optional 0–5V throttle input.

Fig. 14 Curtis electronic

throttle (ET series) with a controller having the optional 0–5V throttle input.

A2M-

B-

B+

FORWARD

REVERSE

MAIN

KEYSWITCH

INTERLOCKS

FUSE

POLARITY

PROTECTION

DIODE

–

GREEN

ORANGE

BLACK

BLACK/WHITE

WHITE

WHT/BRN

WHT/GRN

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

WIRING

Fig. 15 Reduced speed

operation (with standard 0–5kΩ pot).

Reduced Speed Operation

Vehicle top speed can be easily limited, for safety or other reasons. A single resistor connected in parallel with the throttle pot will reduce maximum speed according to its resistance value, as shown in Figure 15. Use of a variable resistor makes adjustment of maximum speed easier. With a switch, speed can be limited in reverse only, or the speed reduction can be switched off—for example, to allow authorized personnel to run the vehicle outdoors at full speed.

The speed reduction shown in the curve is approximate. The actual vehicle top speed will depend on the motor characteristics and the vehicle load. You should determine by experiment the proper resistor value to give the desired speed reduction. (NOTE: With reduced speed operation, only top speed is reduced; full power is maintained for starting at low speeds.)

Unlike resistor controllers, Curtis PMC controllers operate efﬁciently in the reduced speed mode, because little power is lost through the controller.

THROTTLE

INPUT

SPEED REDUCTION RESISTOR

FASTER

OPTIONAL SWITCH

SPEED REDUCTION RESISTOR

(k ohms)

APPROX. % OF ORIGINAL TOP SPEED

0 20 40 60 80 100

0–5kΩ POT

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

WIRING

Fig. 16 Throttle ramp

shapes.

THROTTLE RESISTANCE

DUTY CYCLE (percent)

No Ramp Shape

Inverse Ramp Shape

Ramp Shape

Super Ramp Shape

100

5 kΩ2.5 kΩ

Throttle Ramp Shaping

Throttle ramp shaping affects the PWM output response relative to the throttle position. The more ramp shaping the throttle circuitry has, the more control the operator has over low speed. Therefore, there is a smaller change in output duty cycle relative to a speciﬁc amount of change in throttle output. An example set of throttle ramp shaping responses is shown in Figure 16. The various ramp shaping options shown in the ﬁgure are not all available on all controllers. Call your local dealer or Curtis ofﬁce for details.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

WIRING

☞

C A U T I O N

INSTALLATION CHECKOUT

Carefully complete the following checkout procedure before operating the vehicle. If a step does not test correctly, use the troubleshooting guide (Section 5) to identify the problem.

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

Don’t let anyone stand in front of or behind the vehicle during the checkout.

Make sure the keyswitch is off and the vehicle is in neutral before beginning.

Wear safety glasses and use well-insulated tools.

A. Connect the battery. Use a voltmeter to verify that the proper voltage and polarity appears at the battery B+ and B- terminals.

B. Check the voltage at the controller B+ and B- bus bars. You should see approximately 90% of full battery voltage. (We assume that your system has the recommended precharge resistor in parallel with the main contactor.)

C. If “A” and “B” do not check out, troubleshoot the wiring connections. Do not proceed until the trouble is corrected and “A” and “B” check out.

D. With the forward/reverse switch in neutral, turn on the keyswitch. If the motor runs without the throttle being applied, turn the keyswitch off and recheck the wiring. If the motor does not run without the throttle applied, proceed with the checkout.

E. Select a direction and slowly apply the throttle; the motor should now respond. Look to see which direction the wheels are turning. If the wheels are going the wrong way, turn everything off and interchange the motor ﬁeld connections.

F. If you have HPD, check it next. Turn off the keyswitch and direction switch. Apply the throttle, turn the keyswitch on, and then select a direction. The motor should not run. Release the throttle and re-apply it. The motor should now run. If the motor runs before you release the throttle, recheck the wiring.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

WIRING

G. Take the vehicle down off the blocks and drive it in a clear area. It should have smooth acceleration and good top speed.

H. On vehicles that are intended to plug brake, test the plug braking by driving forward at moderate speed and shifting into reverse without letting up on the throttle. The vehicle should smoothly brake to a stop and accelerate in reverse.

I. On vehicles that are intended to have plug braking inhibited, verify that the maneuver in “H” produces freewheel coasting.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT

☞

C A U T I O N

MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C controllers and potboxes require only minimal maintenance if properly installed. NOTE: The controllers are sealed and thus are not ﬁeld serviceable.

CONTROLLER

Maintenance

It is recommended that the following two steps be performed occasionally. First remove power by disconnecting the battery, and discharge the capacitors in the controller (with a light bulb or a 2–10 Ω, 25 W resistor connected for a few

seconds across B+, B-). Follow good safety practices: get the vehicle drive wheels off the ground, wear safety glasses, and use insulated tools (see page 2).

1. Make sure the electrical connections to the controller (and to the motor, contactors, etc.) are tight. When checking the controller bus bar connections for tightness, use two opposing wrenches. This double-wrench technique will help avoid putting stress on the bus bars, which could crack the seals. Always use insulated wrenches.

2. Inspect all seals at the front and back of the controller. If necessary, use a moist rag to wipe these areas clean enough so that you can see the seals. Look for cracks and other signs of seal damage.

If the seals are intact, clean the controller thoroughly either by

washing it off or by wiping it clean with a moist rag. Power must not be

reapplied until the controller terminal area is completely dry.

If the seals have been damaged, there are several possible causes. Perhaps the double-wrench technique was not used when the cables were installed. Perhaps the vehicle’s environment requires that the controller be better protected: either by mounting it in a different location, or by installing a protective cover.

Damaged seals can lead to faulty operation. We strongly recommend replacing controllers that have faulty seals.

Adjustment

Some controllers allow adjustment of the plug braking current, current limit, and acceleration rate settings. The adjustment pots on these models are located as shown in Figure 17.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 17 Adjustment pots.

Use the following adjustment procedure. The keyswitch should be off during adjustment.

1. Remove the socket head screw (1/8" Allen) for the adjustment you want to make.

2. Adjust the internal potentiometer using a small insulated screwdriver

(available from Curtis).

3. Replace the socket head screw and nylon seal washer. To prevent stripping, do not over-tighten.

POTBOX

Maintenance

Potbox maintenance is similar to controller maintenance: inspect for integrity of connections and mounting, and clean (with a moist rag) as required.

Adjustment

Curtis PMC potboxes are factory set and rarely require user attention. To test and adjust, connect an ohmmeter to the potbox wires and use this procedure:

1. With the spring holding the lever arm against the return stop, the resistance should be less than 50 ohms. Slowly move the lever. If the resistance abruptly starts to increase when the lever is 3 mm (1/8") from the stop (1.5 mm [1/16"] for potboxes without the microswitch), no adjustment is needed.

PLUG CURRENT ADJUST

(CW = higher plug current)

ACCELERATION RATE ADJUST

(CW = faster acceleration)

CURRENT LIMIT ADJUST

(CCW = lower current limit)

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT

2. If adjustment is required, loosen the screw holding the lever on the pot shaft. Use a screwdriver to rotate the pot shaft slightly with respect to the lever. Recheck the point at which the resistance starts to increase and continue making adjustments until the increase starts at 3 mm (1/8") [at 1.5 mm (1/16") for potboxes without the microswitch]. When adjustment is correct, tighten the screw holding the lever on the pot shaft, then recheck to see that this action did not disturb the adjustment. Make sure that the lever is still seated down on the pot shaft below the slight bevel on the end of the shaft.

3. Check the resistance with the lever pushed all the way to the other stop. It should be between 4500 and 5500 ohms. If it is outside this range, the potbox is faulty and should be replaced.

4. For potboxes equipped with a microswitch, check for correct switch operation. Use an ohmmeter, or simply listen for the slight click the switch makes. It should operate when the lever is 1.5 mm (1/16") from the return stop. If it does not, adjust by loosening the two screws holding the slotted microswitch mounting plate to the stop spacers and moving the plate. Recheck the switch operating point after tightening the screws.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING & BENCH TESTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

AND BENCH TESTING

Some behaviors that may seem to suggest controller malfunction do not, in fact, indicate a problem but rather are typical of normal operation. Before undertaking the diagnostic tests, check to see whether your problem is addressed in the ﬁrst section, “Operational Notes.”

The diagnostic tests are designed to enable you to determine whether the trouble

is in the controller or in some other part of the motor control circuitry. The controllers

themselves are sealed and not ﬁeld serviceable; contact your local dealer or Curtis ofﬁce if the problem is in the controller. The diagnostic section provides

enough detail to enable you to track circuitry problems to their source and repair them.

Finally, the bench tests will allow you to conﬁrm controller operation in a simple, low-power test conﬁguration. Bench testing is primarily intended for checking out a number of controllers on a regular basis.

OPERATIONAL NOTES

Noise

Controller operation is normally silent, with three exceptions: (1) A 1 kHz tone may be heard during plug braking. This noise is normal and indicates that plugging is taking place. The noise will stop when plug braking stops. (2) The same noise may indicate overtemperature. The controller shifts frequency during overtemperature from its normal 15 kHz to 1 kHz (1.5 kHz on “C” controllers), providing an audible tone to alert the operator to the overtemperature condition. (3) The frequency shifting feature on “C” controllers produces a 1.5 kHz tone during the ﬁrst 15% duty cycle of the PWM output. This tone may be heard during low throttle, slow speed maneuvering.

Inability of Material Handling Vehicle to Plug Brake to a Stop on a Steep Ramp

If a material handling vehicle is rolling backwards down a steep ramp in reverse and the throttle is applied demanding forward drive, the controller will attempt to plug the vehicle to a stop. If the ramp is so steep that the plugging current setpoint is insufﬁcient to stop the vehicle, it will continue to be braked but will nevertheless roll down the ramp. If the mechanical brakes are applied, and the vehicle is stopped, the full drive current will be available when the throttle is applied and the vehicle will proceed up the ramp.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING & BENCH TESTING

☞

C A U T I O N

Working on electric vehicles is potentially dangerous. You should protect yourself while performing the diagnostic tests by jacking up the vehicle to get the drive wheels off the ground, opening the battery circuit before working on the motor control circuit, wearing safety glasses, and using properly insulated tools (see page 2).

Sluggish Vehicle Behavior

Loss of power will be noticeable when the batteries become overly discharged. This is a normal response to low battery voltage. Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B controllers are designed to protect against damage caused by low batteries. On 24–36 volt models, power to the motor is cut back when the voltage goes below 16 volts. Refer to the speciﬁcations (Appendix C) for other models.

Hot Controller

If the controller gets hot, it does not necessarily indicate a serious problem. Curtis PMC 1209B, 1221B, and 1221C controllers protect themselves by reducing power to the motor if their internal temperature exceeds 75°C (167°F). The 1231C controller begins reducing power at 85°C (185°F). Power output will be reduced for as long as the overheat condition remains, and full power will return when the unit cools.

In typical applications, overheating will rarely be a problem. However, vehicle overloading may cause overheating, particularly if the controller is mounted so that heat cannot be conducted away from its case or if other heat-generating devices are nearby. If thermal cutback occurs often during normal operation, the controller is probably undersized and should be replaced with a higher current model.

IN-VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS (TROUBLESHOOTING)

These tests require a general purpose volt ohmmeter. You can use either a conventional “V-O-M” or an inexpensive digital voltmeter.

The troubleshooting chart (Figure 18) serves as a guide to the procedures that follow. Before starting these tests, refer to the appropriate wiring diagrams and make sure your controller is hooked up properly.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING & BENCH TESTING

Fig. 18 Guide to troubleshooting procedures. [To use this guide, refer to the speciﬁed PROCEDURES that follow.]

if NO

1-D

1-C

2-D

2-E

3-A

3-C

3-E

3-B

3-C

3-E, F

4-C

4-D, E

4-F, G, H, I

Check voltage at CONTROLLER B- and BATTERY B+ terminals.

It should read full voltage for system.

1-A, B, C

if YES

Check voltage at CONTROLLER B- and CONTROLLER B+ terminals.

It should read 1 to 5 volts less than full battery voltage.

if NO

Check voltage at contactor and at KSI terminal.

Contactor should read full rated voltage, and KSI must be above 8V.

2-A, B, C

TEST

2 Check for main contactor operation and KSI

TEST

1 Check for power to the controller

TEST

3 Check potbox circuitry

(0–5kΩ throttles)

Check voltage across contactor power terminals.

There should be no measurable voltage drop.

if YES

Check resistance at potbox wires while depressing pedal.

Resistance should be between 0–50 ohms with pedal UP, and 4500–5500 ohms with pedal

DOWN

Check for shorts between potbox wires and vehicle frame.

Resistance should be at least 1 megohm.

Check voltage at upper throttle input terminal on controller.

Voltage should be 2.7 volts with pedal UP, and

7.0 volts with pedal

DOWN

,± a few tenths of a volt.

if YES

TEST

4 Check for controller output

if YES

4-A, B, C

if NO

Check voltage output while depressing pedal (B+ to M-).

Voltage should be zero with pedal UP, and full battery voltage with pedal

DOWN

Check current in controller’s M- (motor field) lead while depressing pedal.

Current should be high, and motor should turn.

Bad, discharged, or miswired batteries, or corroded connections.

TOO HIGH: contactor is welded. TOO LOW: 250 Ω resistor or

controller is defective.

Trace flow to locate problem.

If voltage drop occurs, contactor is defective.

Defective potbox, broken wires to potbox, or improper mechanical operation.

If lower than 1 MΩ, wiring or potbox is defective.

Controller is defective.

If no current, look for open circuit. If current is high but motor won’t turn, check motor, wiring & plug diode.

Terminal area is probably contaminated with acid or dirt.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING & BENCH TESTING

TEST

1 Check for power to the controller

1-A Leave the keyswitch off for these tests.

1-B Verify that battery (-) connects to the B- terminal of the controller. Connect

voltmeter (-) lead to this point.

1-C Connect voltmeter (+) to the battery side of the main contactor. Check for

full battery voltage. If it is not there, the trouble is in the battery pack, the cables to it, or the power fuse.

1-D Connect the voltmeter (+) lead to the controller B+ terminal. You should

read a voltage 1 to 5 volts less than the full battery voltage. If this voltage is zero or close to zero, the trouble is either a bad controller, a bad 250 Ω resistor across the contactor, or an incorrectly connected cable between the contactor and the controller. Trace the cable to make sure it is hooked up right. Remove and test the 250 Ω resistor with an ohmmeter. If these check out, the controller is malfunctioning. If you see full battery voltage at this point, then the contactor has welded and must be replaced.

TEST

2 Check for main contactor operation and KSI

2-A Turn the key on, place the forward/reverse switch in forward or reverse, and

apply the throttle until its microswitch operates. (In these procedures, we assume the throttle is equipped with the recommended microswitch.)

2-B This should cause the main contactor to operate with an audible click.

Connect the voltmeter across the contactor coil terminals. You should see full battery voltage (minus the polarity diode drop).

2-C The controller KSI terminal should also be getting full battery voltage.

Verify this by connecting the voltmeter (-) to the controller’s B- terminal, and the voltmeter (+) to the controller’s KSI terminal.

2-D If the contactor and KSI terminal are not getting voltage, that’s the problem.

Use the voltmeter to ﬁnd out where it is not getting through. Connect the voltmeter (-) to the controller’s B- terminal and check the following points with the voltmeter (+) lead to trace the ﬂow:

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING & BENCH TESTING

1. First, check both sides of the control wiring fuse.

2. Check both sides of the polarity protection diode to make sure its polarity is correct.

3. Check both sides of the keyswitch.

3. Check both sides of the throttle microswitch.

4. Finally, check the contactor coil and controller KSI.

2-E If the contactor coil and KSI are getting voltage, make sure the contactor is

really working by connecting the voltmeter across its contacts (the big terminals). There should be no measurable voltage drop. If you see a drop, the contactor is defective. (We assume the recommended precharge resistor is in place.)

TEST

3 Check the potbox circuitry

The following procedure applies to the standard throttle input conﬁguration for these controllers, which is a nominal 5kΩ pot connected as a two-wire rheostat (0 = full off, 5 kΩ = full on), and also to 5kΩ–0 conﬁgurations. If your installation uses a controller with a throttle input other than 0–5kΩ or 5kΩ–0, ﬁnd out what its range is and use a procedure comparable to the one below to make sure your throttle is working correctly.

3-A With the keyswitch off, pull off the connectors going to the throttle input

of the controller. Connect an ohmmeter to the two wires going to the throttle and measure the resistance as you apply and release the throttle. The resistance at the limits should be within these ranges:

RESISTANCE (in ohms)

STANDARD

0–5kΩ POT 5kΩ–0 POT

Zero throttle: 0 – 50 4500 – 5500 Full throttle: 4500 – 5500 0 – 50

3-B If these resistances are wrong, it is because the pot itself is faulty, the wires

to the pot are broken, or the throttle and its linkage are not moving the potbox lever through its proper travel. Apply the throttle and verify that the potbox lever moves from contacting the zero-throttle stop to nearly contacting the full-throttle stop. If the mechanical operation looks okay, replace the potbox.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING & BENCH TESTING

☞

C A U T I O N

3-C While you have the potbox wires off the controller, use an ohmmeter to

check for shorts between these wires and the vehicle frame. You should see a resistance of at least 1 megohm. If it is lower than that, inspect the wiring for damaged insulation or contact with acid. If necessary, replace the potbox.

3-D Push the wires back on the controller terminals. It doesn’t matter which wire

goes on which terminal.

3-E Inspect the terminal area of the controller closely. Occasionally a buildup of

dirt or acid residue of a conductive nature causes electrical leakage between the throttle input terminals and the B- or M- terminals, leading to faulty controller operation. To check for this problem, measure the voltage at the appropriate throttle input terminal (the upper terminal for 0–5kΩ pots, the lower terminal for 5kΩ–0 pots), by connecting the voltmeter (-) lead to the controller’s B- terminal. The keyswitch must be on and a direction selected for this test.

THROTTLE INPUT VOLTAGE (in volts)

STANDARD

0–5kΩ POT 5kΩ–0 POT

UPPER TERMINAL LOWER TERMINAL

Zero throttle: 2.7 3.1

Full throttle: 7.0 7.4

Compare your readings with these; if they are different by more than a few tenths of a volt, contamination is probably the cause.

3-F Carefully clean off the terminal area of the controller with a cotton swab or

clean rag moistened with water, and dry thoroughly.

Be sure to turn everything off before cleaning.

Now test the controller to see if proper operation is restored. If so, take steps to prevent this from happening again: dirt and water must be kept from reaching the terminal area of the controller. If the voltages are still out of range, the controller is at fault and should be replaced.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING & BENCH TESTING

TEST

4 Check for controller output

4-A The ﬁrst step is to measure the output drive voltage to the motor at the

controller’s M- terminal.

4-B Connect the voltmeter (+) lead to the controller’s B+ terminal. Connect the

voltmeter (-) lead to the controller’s M- terminal.

4-C Turn on the keyswitch with the forward/reverse switch in neutral, and then

select a direction and watch the voltmeter as you apply the throttle. The voltmeter should read zero (or close to zero) before you apply the throttle, and should read full battery voltage with full throttle. If it does not, the controller is defective and must be replaced.

4-D The next step is to measure the current in the controller’s M- lead. If you have

a means of measuring this high dc current, such as a shunt/meter setup or a clamp-on dc ammeter, use it. If not, we recommend that you buy an inexpensive ammeter of the type that is simply held against the wire being tested. These are readily available at auto parts stores, and their accuracy is adequate for this test.

4-E Turn on the keyswitch with the forward/reverse switch in neutral, and then

select a direction and watch the ammeter while applying the throttle.

4-F If you see no current ﬂowing in the M- lead, the problem is an open circuit

in the motor or the wiring between the motor and the controller. Check the forward/reverse switch. If your vehicle uses contactors for reversing, check to see that they are operating and that their contacts are closing. If these are okay, check the motor armature and ﬁeld for opens.

4-G If you do see a high current ﬂowing in the M- lead, but the motor does not

turn, the problem is a short in the motor circuit, a miswired motor, or a short in the controller’s internal plug diode. Test the plug diode as follows:

1. Remove power by opening the battery circuit. Take the cable off the controller’s A2 terminal.

2. Use an ohmmeter to check the resistance between the controller’s A2 and B+ terminals. You are testing for the presence of a diode inside the controller, so swap the two leads of the ohmmeter and look for a low resistance one way and a much higher one the other way. If your meter has a diode test function, use it.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING & BENCH TESTING

☞

C A U T I O N

3. If you ﬁnd the diode to be shorted, the controller is defective.

4-H Put the A2 cable back on the controller and reconnect the battery.

4-I If the plug diode is okay, there is a short in the motor circuit. The short could

be in the forward/reverse switch, so look there ﬁrst. Because the resistance of the motor is so low, the motor must be tested separately if it is suspected of having a shorted winding.

BENCH TESTING

First, before starting any bench testing, pick up the controller and shake it. If anything rattles around inside, the unit should be returned.

Protect yourself during bench testing. Wear safety glasses and use insu-

lated tools.

Equipment Needed

The simple setup shown in Figure 19 is required for testing these controllers on the bench. You will need:

• a POWER SUPPLY with a voltage equal to the rating of the controller you want to test. You can use either a string of batteries or a regulated line-operated power supply. Because only low power tests will be described, a 10 amp fuse should be wired in series with the batteries to protect both operator and controller against accidental shorts. A battery charger alone should not be used as a power supply, because without a battery load its output voltage may exceed the rating of the controller.

• a THROTTLE POTBOX. For controllers with the standard throttle input conﬁguration (a 5 kΩ pot wired as a two-terminal rheostat), a Curtis PMC potbox or any 5 kΩ pot will work ﬁne. For controllers with other input options, use whatever kind of throttle is used on the vehicle.

• a POWER SWITCH to disconnect all power from the test setup.

• a MAIN CONTACTOR with a 250 ohm, 5 watt resistor across

its high-power contacts and a KEYSWITCH to turn it on and off.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING & BENCH TESTING

Fig. 19 Setup for bench testing.

POWER SUPPLY (to match your controller)

POTBOX

(to match your controller’s

throttle output)

TEST LOAD (to match battery voltage)

MAIN

CONTACTOR

POWER

SWITCH

KEYSWITCH

10A

12V

5W, 250Ω

RESISTOR

• a TEST LOAD consisting of incandescent light bulbs wired in series to get the same voltage as your power supply. (For example, with a 36 volt battery, use three 12 volt bulbs.)

• a general purpose VOLT OHMMETER or DIGITAL VOLTMETER.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING & BENCH TESTING

Bench Test Procedure

A. Hook up the controller as shown. Connect the voltmeter leads to the

controller’s B+ and B- terminals.

B. Turn on the power switch (not the keyswitch) and watch the voltmeter. Its

reading should build up slowly over several seconds to within a couple of volts of full battery voltage. If this voltage does not come up, the controller is bad.

C. Now turn on the keyswitch. The main contactor should turn on and the

voltage at the controller’s B+ and B- terminals should now equal the full battery voltage. Move the throttle through its range. The lamps should increase in brightness.

D. If the controller has HPD, test this feature as follows:

1. Turn off the keyswitch.

2. Move the potbox lever to about halfway.

3. Turn the keyswitch switch on. Verify that the lamps do not

come on until the potbox lever is moved most of the way toward OFF and then moved back up.

E. Test the controller’s throttle fault protection feature by pulling off one of the

potbox’s two connections to the controller’s throttle input terminals while the lamps are on (potbox lever in the ON position). The lamps should turn off. With the potbox lever still in the ON position, reconnect the wire. The lamps should smoothly increase in brightness to their previous level.

F. Finally, remove the controller from the test setup and check its internal plug

diode, as described in Troubleshooting Procedure 4-G .

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

GLOSSARY

GLOSSARY:

FEATURES and FUNCTIONS

Acceleration rate

A built-in acceleration rate circuit maintains a maximum rate of power increase to the motor. If the throttle is applied full on at start-up, the acceleration rate setting determines how quickly the controller output increases. The standard setting is such that with the throttle full on, the controller requires approximately one second to reach full output. This feature contributes to smooth, gentle starts.

The acceleration rate is adjustable via an externally accessible trimpot; see Section 4 for adjustment instructions. The deceleration rate is ﬁxed, and cannot be adjusted.

Current limiting

Curtis PMC controllers limit the motor current to a preset maximum. This feature protects the controller from damage that might result if the current were limited only by motor demand.

The current limit feature also protects the rest of the system. Because high current surges during vehicle acceleration are eliminated, stress on the motor and batteries is reduced and their efﬁciency and service life are improved. Similarly, there is less wear and tear on the vehicle drivetrain, as well as on the ground on which the vehicle rides—an important consideration with golf courses and tennis courts, for example.

The maximum motor current can be factory-set to a lower value than the standard maximum, if requested. In addition, the current limit is ﬁeld adjustable; see Section 4 for adjustment instructions.

Current multiplication

During acceleration and during reduced speed operation, the Curtis PMC controller allows more current to ﬂow into the motor than ﬂows out of the battery. The controller acts like a dc transformer, taking in low current and high voltage (the full battery voltage) and putting out high current and low voltage. The battery needs to supply only a fraction of the current that would be required by a conventional controller (in which the battery current and motor current are always equal). The current multiplication feature gives vehicles using Curtis PMC controllers dramatically greater driving range per battery charge.

Environmental protection

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C controllers are housed in rugged anodized aluminum extrusions that provide environmental protection. Controllers must be kept clean and dry, however, to ensure long life.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

GLOSSARY

ET-series electronic throttles

The ET-XXX is a wigwag-style throttle control assembly, manufactured by Hardellet for Curtis. It provides a 0–5V signal in both the forward and reverse directions along with high side coil drivers for the forward and reverse contactor coils.

Frequency shifting

The frequency shifting feature is built into the “C” controllers (1221C and 1231C). It reduces the operating frequency from 15 kHz to 1.5 kHz when the PWM output is less than ≈15%. Frequency shifting improves the current limit control and also helps protect the controller when the motor is in near-stall conditions.

NOTE: Operating an electric drive system in stall or near-stall conditions puts

high current and thermal stresses on the motor and controller. This is not considered a normal operation and is not recommended.

High pedal disable (HPD)

[OPTIONAL FEATURE]

By preventing the vehicle from being turned on with the throttle applied, HPD ensures the vehicle starts smoothly and safely. If the operator attempts to start the vehicle when the throttle is already applied, the controller (and the vehicle) will remain off. For the vehicle to start, the controller must receive an input to KSI before receiving a throttle input. In addition to providing routine smooth starts, HPD also protects against 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.

The 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C controllers are available either with or without the HPD feature.

KSI

KSI (Key Switch Input) provides power to the controller’s logic circuitry via both the keyswitch and the throttle microswitch. KSI should be used to turn the controller on and off.

MOSFET

A MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) is a type of transistor characterized by its fast switching speeds and very low losses.

Overtemperature

See Thermal protection.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

GLOSSARY

Overvoltage cutoff

Overvoltage cutoff inhibits the PWM and opens the contactors, preventing operation when battery voltages are too high for proper functioning. This protects the controller and motor from possible damage due to the overvoltage condition. Overvoltage can result during battery charging or from an improperly wired controller. Controller operation resumes when the voltage is brought within the acceptable range. The cutoff voltage and re-enable voltage are percentages of the battery voltage and are set at the factory.

Plug braking

The vehicle can be braked electrically by selecting the opposite direction with the forward/reverse switch without releasing the throttle. When the motor is reversed, the armature acts as a generator; the controller regulates the current in the motor ﬁeld winding to give an appropriate level of plug braking torque. The vehicle brakes smoothly to a stop, then accelerates in the other direction. (NOTE: The controller may be unable to provide plug braking if the vehicle is moving too slowly for the motor to generate the necessary plug braking current.)

The plug current limit is factory set to meet customer requirements. In addition, the plug current limit is adjustable via an externally accessible trimpot; see Section 4 for adjustment instructions.

Two types of plug braking control are available: variable and ﬁxed. Variable plug braking allows the amount of plug braking to be adjusted via the throttle. When direction is reversed, the plug braking current increases as a function of the throttle position. Maximum plug braking will occur at maximum applied throttle. Fixed plug braking, on the other hand, applies the speciﬁed amount of braking when the direction is reversed regardless of the amount of throttle applied.

If plug braking is not desired, the vehicle can be wired so that moving the forward/reverse switch through neutral causes the vehicle to freewheel as long as the accelerator is applied. If the throttle is released and reapplied, plug braking will then occur. To inhibit plug braking in this way, your controller must have the optional HPD feature. Wiring details are provided in Section 3.

A 1 kHz tone may be heard during plug braking. This noise is normal and indicates that plugging is taking place. The noise will stop when the plug braking stops.

NOTE: Plug braking is not recommended for on-road electric vehicles. The

plug braking feature is intended for material handling and low speed, low load applications only.

Pot fault

See Throttle pot fault protection.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

GLOSSARY

PWM

PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), also called “chopping,” is a technique that switches battery voltage to the motor on and off very quickly, thereby controlling the speed of the motor. Curtis PMC 1200 series controllers use high frequency PWM—15 kHz—which permits silent, efﬁcient operation. PWM is described in more detail in Appendix B.

Smooth, stepless operation

Like all Curtis PMC 1200 Series controllers, 1209B/1221B and 1221C/1231C models allow superior operator control of the vehicle’s drive motor speed. The amount of current delivered to the motor is set by varying the “on” time (duty cycle) of the controller’s power MOSFET transistors. This technique—pulse width modulation (PWM)—permits silent, stepless operation.

Temperature compensation

Internal temperature compensation ensures that the controller’s current limit remains constant over varying controller temperatures. This eliminates performance variations resulting from variations in controller operating environment temperatures.

Thermal protection

Because of their efﬁciency and thermal design, Curtis PMC controllers should barely get warm in normal operation. Overheating can occur, however, if the controller is undersized for its application or otherwise overloaded. If the internal temperature of the 1209B, 1221B, and 1221C controllers exceeds 75°C (167°F), the main and plug current limits decrease steadily until they are reduced to zero at 95°C (200°F). Thermal cutback for the 1231C controller begins at 85°C (185°F). At the reduced performance level, the vehicle can be maneuvered out of the way and parked. The controller shifts frequency during overtemperature from its normal 15 kHz to 1 kHz (“B” models) or 1.5 kHz (“C” models), providing an audible tone alerting the operator to the overtemperature. (NOTE: The plug current limit can be made independent of temperature. This ensures full braking capability even in overtemperature conditions. However, it may result in premature plug diode failure due to excessive thermal stresses.)

Full current limit and performance return automatically after the controller cools down. Although this action is not damaging to the controller, it does suggest a mismatch. If thermal cutback occurs often in normal vehicle operation, the controller is probably undersized for the application and a higher current model should be used.

The controller is similarly protected from undertemperature. Should its internal temperature fall below -25°C (-13°F), the current limit decreases to

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

GLOSSARY

approximately one-half of the set current. When the controller warms up, full current limit and performance return automatically.

Throttle microswitch

Curtis PMC potboxes and footpedals are typically equipped with microswitches. It is recommended that these switches be used to open the main contactor and the controller’s KSI input when the throttle is fully released. This adds a level of safety protection by disconnecting battery power from the motor and controller whenever the operator releases the throttle. If you are not using a throttle with a builtin microswitch, it is recommended that you add one to your system.

Throttle pot fault protection (runaway protection)

To prevent uncontrolled operation, these controllers shut off the motor in the event of an open circuit fault in the throttle or its wiring. The standard conﬁguration is a two-wire pot ranging from 0 ohms for full off to 5000 ohms for full on; if the controller detects an abnormally high throttle input (more than about 1.5 times the normal input resistance), it shuts off its output to the motor, thus preventing a runaway. The controller returns to normal operation when the fault (e.g., broken potbox wiring, broken connectors) has been repaired.

Undertemperature

See Thermal protection.

Undervoltage protection

The control circuitry requires a minimum battery voltage to function properly. The controller is therefore designed so its output is gradually reduced if the battery voltage falls below a certain level. Cutback voltages for the various models are listed in the speciﬁcations (Appendix C). Reducing the output to the motor allows the battery voltage to recover, and an equilibrium is established in which the battery supplies as much current as it can without falling below the cutback voltage.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

APPENDIX A

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

A-1

These controllers consist of a POWER SECTION and a LOGIC SECTION, which drives the power section.

POWER SECTION

An array of paralleled power metal oxide semiconductor ﬁeld effect transistors (MOSFETs) switches pulses of current from the battery to the motor. During the interval when the MOSFETs are off, the motor current continues to ﬂow in the freewheel diode, which is actually a number of paralleled fast recovery rectiﬁers. An array of ﬁlter capacitors connected directly across the battery provides the instantaneous current required by the power switching circuitry and in this way provides battery ripple current ﬁltering and voltage spike suppression. The plug diode provides a path for armature current to ﬂow during plug braking.

Fig. A-1 Block diagram, Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C controllers.

+14V

REGULATOR

UNDER

VOLTAGE

DETECT

SWITCH

PLUG DIODE

PLUG

DETECT

PULSE WIDTH

MODULATOR

CURRENT

LIMIT

COMPARATORS

CURRENT

LIMIT

REFERENCE

CURRENT

LIMIT

DISABLE

SHUT

DOWN

GATE

DRIVE

LIMIT

INTEGRATOR

ACCELERATION

CIRCUIT

THROTTLE

INPUT

SCALING

HIGH

PEDAL

DISABLE

START-UP

TIMER

POT

FAULT

OVER TEMP

UNDER

TEMP

SENSE

POWER

SECTION

LOGIC SECTION

B+

M-

B-

FREEWHEEL

DIODE

FIELD

FILTER

CAPACITORS

OSCILLATOR

MOSFETs

–

ACCELERATION

RATE ADJUST

+14 VOLTS

TO ALL CIRCUITS

ARM

THROTTLE

POT

THROTTLE

INPUT

(SHADED AREA REPRESENTS CONTROLLER)

CURRENT LIMIT

ADJUST

PLUG CURRENT

LIMIT

REFERENCE

PLUG

CURRENT

ADJUST

FIXED PLUGVARIABLE PLUG

+10V

REGULATOR

+10V REFERENCE

KSI

KEYSWITCH

and

INTERLOCKS

OVER

VOLTAGE

DETECT

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

43A-2

APPENDIX A

LOGIC SECTION

B- is the ground return for all of the logic and auxiliary circuitry. For systems over 12 volts, the battery supply is regulated down to 14 volts to power the logic circuitry. The output of the 14 volt regulator is switched on and off (switch) by the keyswitch input (KSI) to power up the control circuitry when the vehicle is in use and to power it down (shutdown) when the vehicle is not in use.

The speed control input (throttle input) is usually a 5000 ohm, two-wire pot, but other types can be accommodated, so a ﬂexible throttle input scaling circuit conditions the control input to a standard level. This standardized throttle input goes to the acceleration circuit, which limits the rate at which the controller output can increase. The acceleration rate is set by a resistance, and is adjustable via a user accessible trimpot (acceleration ramp adjust).

The output of the throttle input scaling also goes to a pot fault circuit, which turns the controller output off in the event of inputs (e.g., broken wires) that would otherwise cause a runaway. An optional protective feature, high pedal disable (HPD), inhibits controller output if the controller is turned on with the throttle applied. After an interval measured (start-up timer) from the moment the KSI input is turned on, the HPD circuit checks the throttle position. If an applied throttle condition is detected, controller output is held off until the throttle input is returned to zero and then normal operation is allowed.

The control signal then goes to the limit integrator, which reduces the controller output in response to undervoltage, overvoltage, or overcurrent. The time-averaged response of this circuit gives a stable limiting action. The throttle output from the limit integrator is also fed to the oscillator to determine the operating frequency. On “C” models, the controller operates at 1.5 kHz for throttle requests less than 15% output and at 15 kHz for throttle requests greater than 15% output. The undervoltage detector gives an output when the battery voltage is too low. The reduction in output allows the battery voltage to recover and an equilibrium to be established at a voltage high enough to allow the controller to function properly. The overvoltage detector produces an output when battery voltage is too high (e.g., overcharged batteries) to protect the controller from excessive voltage transients. The current limit function is explained in more detail below.

The heart of the logic circuitry is the pulse width modulator in which the control input derived from the previous stages is compared in magnitude to a 15 kHz sawtooth wave from the oscillator. The resulting pulse output can be smoothly varied between full off and full on. These pulses become the input to the controller’s main power MOSFET switch via a gate drive circuit that provides the high pulse currents needed to turn the power MOSFETs on and off (see Fig. B-1). The shape of the sawtooth wave can be altered so that most of the pulse width change occurs in the earlier or in the latter part of the control input range, giving more sensitive throttle response at high or at low speeds.

Current limiting is done by sensing the voltage drop across the main power MOSFET switch when it is on. This voltage is compared (current limit comparators) with a current limit reference; when it exceeds the reference, an overcurrent signal acts on the limit integrator to reduce the controller output and thus hold the current at the limit. Because the voltage across the power MOSFET switch is high when it is off, the current

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

44A-3

APPENDIX A

limit comparison is inhibited during the off interval by the current limit disable circuit. The current limit is set as follows:

1. During manufacture, the current limit is set to the model’s nominal rating; it is also user-adjustable by a trimpot (current limit adjust) to currents lower than the nominal rating.

2. During operation at extreme high or low temperatures, current limit is reduced to protect the controller from damage. From a thermal sensor (temp sense) on the heatsink, signals are produced to cut back the current limit at temperatures above 75°C (above 85°C for the 1231C) or below -25°C (overtemp, undertemp). The controller’s operating frequency shifts to 1 kHz (“B” models) or 1.5 kHz (“C” models) during overtemperature operation, producing an audible tone to alert the operator.

3. During plug braking operation, the current limit is reduced to give an appropriate motor braking torque. The plug braking current is set during manufacture; it is also user-adjustable by a trimpot (plug current adjust).

4. The ﬁxed plug option provides one level of plug braking current independent of throttle position (provided it is at least minimally applied). For the ﬁxed plugging option, the plug current limit reference is derived from the current limit reference.

5. The variable plug option provides variable plug braking current corresponding to the position of the throttle. This allows much smoother braking under control of the operator. For the variable plugging option, the plug current limit reference is derived from the throttle input scaling.

The transition to the plug braking mode is detected (plug detect) by monitoring the voltage across the plug diode. When this diode becomes forward biased, it indicates that the motor ﬁeld has been reversed and the controller has gone into plug mode. The current limit is reduced as described, and the frequency of the oscillator is reduced from 15 kHz to 1 kHz, to allow ﬁner control of the controller output while plugging. During plug braking operation, the acceleration circuit is reset to a low level so that when drive operation resumes, the controller will go through a normal acceleration ramp. When the motor has come to a stop, the plug diode will again become reverse biased and the controller will revert to normal drive operation.

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

APPENDIX B

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION

B-1

A high power semiconductor switch, consisting of an array of parallel power MOSFET transistors, controls the current in the motor windings. The transistors are connected in series with the battery and the motor. The transistors are turned on and off 15,000 times per second by the controller circuitry, while the ratio of the on/ off times is varied in response to the input demanded by the throttle.

When the transistors are on, the current through the motor builds up, storing energy in the motor’s magnetic ﬁeld. When the transistors are off, the stored energy causes the motor current to continue to ﬂow through the freewheel diode. The control current ramps up and down as the switch turns on and off. Average current, which determines motor torque, is controlled by the ratio of on/off times. Smooth, stepless control of the power delivered to the motor is achieved with almost no power loss in the control components.

Fig. B-1 Pulse width modulation.

–

THROTTLE

POTBOX

FILTER CAPS

POWER MOSFETS

MOTOR

FIELD

PLUG DIODE

FREEWHEEL

DIODE

ARM

TIME

MOTOR CURRENT

CURRENT PATH DURING

TRANSISTOR

ON TIME

CURRENT PATH DURING TRANSISTOR OFF TIME

BATTERY

CONTROL

CIRCUITRY

(SHADED AREA REPRESENTS CONTROLLER)

B+

B-

M-

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

APPENDIX C

Table C-1 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS, 1209B/1221B

NOMINAL INPUT VOLTAGE 24–36V, 36–48V, 48–72V, 48–80V, and 72–120V

PWM OPERATING FREQUENCY 15 kHz

KSI INPUT LEVEL from 8 V to 1.5 × maximum battery voltage

STANDBY CURRENT less than 20 mA

STANDARD THROTTLE INPUT 0–5kΩ ±10% (others available)

NOMINAL VOLTAGE UNDERBATTERY CURRENT 2 MIN 5 MIN 1 HOUR DROP VOLTAGE

MODEL VOLTAGE LIMIT RATING RATING RATING @ 100 AMPS CUTBACK

NUMBER (volts) (amps) (amps) (amps) (amps) (volts) (volts)

1209B -46XX 24–36 500 500 350 225 0.15 16

-55XX 36–48 450 450 300 200 0.30 21

-64XX 48–72 400 400 275 175 0.30 30

-6A5XX 48–80 450 450 300 200 0.25 33

-72XX 72–120 275 275 175 100 0.70 45

1221B -48XX 24–36 600 600 425 250 0.10 16

-57XX 36–48 550 550 375 225 0.25 21

-66XX 48–72 500 500 350 200 0.25 30

-6A7XX 48–80 550 550 375 225 0.20 33

C-1

Curtis PMC 1209B/1221B/1221C/1231C Manual

APPENDIX C

Table C-2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS, 1221C/1231C

NOMINAL INPUT VOLTAGE 72–120V and 96–144V

PWM OPERATING FREQUENCY 15 kHz / 1.5 kHz

KSI INPUT LEVEL from 8 V to 1.5 × maximum battery voltage

STANDBY CURRENT less than 30 mA

STANDARD THROTTLE INPUT 0–5kΩ ± 10% (others available)

NOMINAL VOLTAGE UNDERBATTERY CURRENT 2 MIN 5 MIN 1 HOUR DROP VOLTAGE

MODEL VOLTAGE LIMIT RATING RATING RATING @ 100 AMPS CUTBACK

NUMBER (volts) (amps) (amps) (amps) (amps) (volts) (volts)

1221C -74XX 72–120 400 400 250 150 0.50 43

1231C -77XX 72–120 550 550 375 225 0.30 43

-86XX 96–144 500 500 375 225 0.30 64

C-2

Curtis Instruments PMC 1200, PMC 1209B, PMC 1221C, PMC 1231C, PMC 1221B Series Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual