AC INDUCTION MOTOR CONTROLLER

MODEL 1232

Only Curtis AC can offer:

• Curtis VCL™—Vehicle Control Language is an easy to
use programming language that allows vehicle developers
to write powerful logic functions and create a ‘virtual system
controller’. Curtis offers customers VCL development tools
and training. Curtis also provides a VCL service where Curtis
engineers will work with the OEM to create any custom VCL
code required.
• Indirect Field Orientation (IFO) vector control algorithm
generates the maximum possible torque and efficiency across
the entire speed range. Advanced Curtis IFO vector control
provides superb drive ‘feel’, improved speed regulation and
increased gradeability.
• Curtis Auto-Tune function enables quick and easy
characterization of the AC motor without having to remove
it from the vehicle. Curtis AC controllers are fully compatible
with any brand of AC motor.
• Dual-Drive functionality is standard, allowing correct
control of applications featuring twin traction motors. This
function ensures smooth and safe operation, minimal tire
wear and correct load sharing between the traction motors
at all times.
• Configurable CANbus connection allows communication
with other CANbus enabled devices. Model 1232 is
CANopen compatible and can be further customized and
configured using VCL.
• Integrated System Controller—More than just a motor
controller, it is also powerful system controller. It features a
comprehensive allocation of multi-function I/O pins for use
as analog inputs, digital inputs, contactor coil drivers and
DESCRIPTION
proportional valve drivers. In addition to this local I/O, this
The Curtis Model 1232 provides advanced control of AC induction controller can use VCL to map and configure the remote I/O
motors performing on-vehicle traction drive or hydraulic pump available on other CANbus devices, send messages to CAN
duties. It offers vehicle developers a highly cost-effective displays and thus control and monitor the entire system.
combination of power, performance and functionality.
FEATURES
APPLICATION Advanced functionality, compact power
Curtis Model 1232 is designed primarily for Class 3 material • High frequency, silent operation across the 0–300Hz stator
handling vehicles, such as walkie pallet trucks. It is equally frequency range.
suitable for any traction or pump control application. • Models available for 150A and 200A output at 24V system
voltages. These are true 2 minute RMS ratings, not short
duration ‘boost’ ratings.
• Powerful operating system allows parallel processing
of vehicle control tasks, motor control tasks and user
configurable programmable logic.
• Advanced Pulse Width Modulation techniques produce low
motor harmonics, low torque ripple and minimized heating
www.curtisinstruments.com losses, resulting in high efficiency.
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F E A T U R E S continued

Unmatched Flexibility
• Programmable for either traction or pump applications.
• Field upgradeable software.
• Integrated Battery state-of-charge algorithm and hour meters.
• Multi-ModeTM provides user-selectable vehicle • Thermal cutback, warning, and automatic shutdown
operating profiles.
• Fully-featured generic software and VCL for typical
Warehouse Truck applications is included.
• Comprehensive programming options and VCL allow other
applications to be easily supported.
• Curtis hand-held or PC Windows programming tools provide
easy programming and powerful system diagnostic tools.
• Integrated status LED provides instant diagnostic indication.
Robust Safety and Reliability
• Insulated Metal Substrate power base provides superior heat
transfer for increased reliability.
• Fail-Safe power component design.
• Redundant hardware watchdog timers.
• Reverse polarity protection on battery connections.
• Short circuit protection on all output drivers.
provide protection to motor and controller.
• Rugged sealed housing and connectors meet IP65
environmental sealing standards for use in
harsh environments.
Meets or complies with relevant US and
International Regulations
EMC: Designed to the requirements of EN12895.
Safety: Designed to the requirements of EN1175-1:1998.
IP65 Rated per IEC 529.
UL recognized.
Regulatory compliance of the complete vehicle system with the
controller installed is the responsibility of the vehicle OEM.

MODEL CHART
2 Min RMS 2 Min RMS
Model Battery Voltage
Current Rating Power Rating
(V)
(A) (kVA)
1232-21XX 24 180 5.1
1232-22XX 24 200 5.7
1232-23XX 24 250 7.1

SYSTEM ACCESSORIES

The Curtis Model 840 LCD
Multifunction display contains 8 large,
easy to read characters to provide
display of battery discharge (BDI),
hour meter and error messages.
Built-in backlight is also available.
The Curtis model 1352 CANbus I/O
expansion module features 9 I/O
pins, including 6 proportional valve
drivers. This module can be used to
further expand the I/O capability of
Curtis AC motor controllers using VCL.
The Curtis Model 1313 Handheld
Programmer is ideal for setting
parameters and performing
diagnostic functions.

Contact Curtis to obtain the VCL Vehicle Control Language compiler and development tools.
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CONNECTOR WIRING

CAN ENC NOT

TERM L PHASE B CONNECTED TX +5V SW1/ANA1
CAN BRK THR POT COIL
CAN H TERM H DRIVER 6 WIPER HI RETURN
ENC
PHASE BRK
CAN L SW8 A RX POT HI +12V

35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13
3
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 1

SW7 DRIVER POT DRIVER SW16

7 LOW 3

SW6 SW4 SW2/ANA2 DRIVER 1 THR PROP

WIPER DRIVER
SW5 SW3 I/O GND DRIVER 2 DRIVER 4 KSI

DIMENSIONS mm
5x M6X1.0 -6H 20

140 129

4x ø7

169 5.5
5.5 180

70.5
68.5 69.5
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1232 AC Induction Motor Controller
TYPICAL WIRING

KSI J1-1

EM REV. COIL J1-13

J1-24 SWITCH 1/ANA 1 RETURN

PUMP CONT
E/M BRAKE
MAIN

LOAD HOLD VALVE

PROP. VALVE
INTERLOCK J1-9 SWITCH 3
MODE J1-10 J1-6
SWITCH 4 DRIVER 1

KEYSWITCH
DRIVER 2 J1-5
LIFT J1-11 SWITCH 5 J1-4
DRIVER 3
LOWER J1-12 J1-3
SWITCH 6 DRIVER 4
J1-2 20A
FORWARD J1-22 PV DRIVER
SWITCH 7
J1-19
DIGITAL DRIVER 6
REVERSE J1-33 SWITCH 8 DIGITAL DRIVER 7 J1-20
J1-14
SWITCH 16 MAIN
EMERGENCY
B+ STOP

MOTOR
TEMP. INPUT J1-8
SWITCH 2/ANA 2 U

V AC MOTOR BATTERY
24
T
W
J1-7 I/O GROUND
J1-26 1
+5V (100mA)
J1-31 2 POSITION
ENCODER PHASE A J1-32 4 ENCODER
PHASE B
I/O Gnd J1-7 3
B-
J1-15 THROTTLE
J1-23
POT HIGH CAN H
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THROTTLE POT

J1-35 CAN PORT

J1-16 THROTTLE CAN L
WIPER J1-21
CAN TERM H Short for 120
J1-27 POT 2 HIGH J1-34 Ohm Termination
CAN TERM L

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J1-17 POT 2
POT 2

WIPER J1-25 4
+12V (100mA)
J1-28 3
SERIAL TX SERIAL PORT
J1-18 PORT J1-29
POT LOW 1 4 PIN MOLEX
RX
J1-7 2
I/O GROUND

8
6 DISPLAY
5

W A R R A N T Y Two year limited warranty from time of delivery.

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