MICROPROCESSOR
MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLERS
MODELS 1214/1215/1219
DESCRIPTION
Curtis PMC 1214/1215/1219 series of motor speed controllers
feature a microprocessor based logic section combined with a
proven MOSFET power section. The 1214/1215/1219 series
controllers are efficient, cost effective and easy to install.
APPLICATION
The Curtis PMC 1214/1215/1219 controllers are ideally suited
for larger electric vehicle applications, such as walkie/rider pallet
trucks, personnel carriers, stackers, reach trucks, fork lifts and other
series or compound motor applications.
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• Compact size.
• Environmental protection provided by a sealed package.
• Advanced high frequency power section utilizing custom
power MOSFETs provides high efficiency, silent operation
and reduced motor and battery losses.
• Power connections made by solid copper busses with
polarized Molex connector for control signals.
• Thermal protection and compensation circuitry provide under
temperature cutback, constant current limit over the operating
range and linear rollback in over temperature. No sudden
loss of power under any thermal conditions.
• Over voltage and under voltage protection.
• Fully compatible with 1311, 1314, and 1307 Programmers
for full parametric adjustment, tuning, test and diagnostics.
• Complete diagnostics of the controller can also be
accomplished with the built-in status LED.
• Meets or exceeds EEC fault detection requirements with
circuitry and software to detect faults in the throttle circuit,
MOSFET drive circuits, MOSFET transistors, contactor drivers
and contactors.
• Input sequencing options include neutral start (HPD) and static
return to off (SRO).
• True arcless contactor switching with microprocessor
controlled contactor sequencing.
• Throttle position variable or fixed plugging current options.
• Neutral braking option provides for automatic plug braking
in neutral.
• MultiMode™ option for programmable two mode (current
limit, speed, acceleration) operation.
• Emergency reverse function (belly button) provides full
function with a single input. Additional output provides for an
emergency reverse circuit continuity check.
• Anti-rollback (ramp start) function gives full power for starting
on ramps.
• Simple contactor and switch wiring. Coil drivers are
monitored for short and open circuit for fail-safe operation.
• Flexible throttle circuitry accepts a variety of throttle
types including: 5k-0, 0-5k, 0-5v, 0-10v and three wire
potentiometer.
 MODELS 1214/1215/1219

MODEL CHART
2 Minute Typ. Voltage Undervoltage
Curtis PMC Voltage Current Rating Drop @ 100A Cutback
Models (Volts) (Amps) (Amps) (Volts) (Volts)
1214-8XXX 24-36 400 400 <0.20 16
1214-8XXX 36-48 350 350 <0.30 21

1215-8XXX 24-36 500 500 <0.16 16

1215-8XXX 36-48 500 500 <0.20 21

1219-8XXX 24-36 600 600 <0.12 16

1219-8XXX 36-48 600 600 <0.15 21

“A”
DIMENSIONS mm 23
“B” (0.893)

26.4x20.6x2.3 (1.04x0.81x0.09); [1219 MODELS ONLY]

6.1 (0.24) dia. hole thru

180
(7.1) 1214 1215 1219
81.3
“A” 210 (8.275) 253 (9.975) 309 (12.180)
(3.2) 169
(6.66) “B” 165 (6.490) 208 (8.190) 264 (10.394)

3.18 (0.125)

7.1 (0.28) dia., 4 plcs

5.5
TYPICAL WIRING (0.22)
[6 plcs in 1219]

SWITCHES CONTACTORS SWITCHES

BRAKE/ MODE EMERG.
KEYSWITCH SEAT FORWARD REVERSE REV FWD MAIN SELECT REV

5kΩ–0
THROTTLE
(TYPICAL) 24-pin detail

EMERGENCY
REVERSE FORWARD 2-WIRE POT
CHECK CONTACTOR (5 kΩ)
OUTPUT
(factory option)
REVERSE MAIN POT
POLARITY CONTACTOR CONTACTOR LOW
PROTECTION
DIODE

M- A2
CONTROL

24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13
FUSE

B- B+
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
POWER
FUSE

B+
MAIN MODE
CONTACTOR FORWARD SELECT KEYSWITCH
CONTACTOR

CONTACTOR
FORWARD

REVERSE

S2 S1
PRECHARGE RESISTOR REVERSE EMERGENCY
(250 Ω, 5 W) REVERSE BRAKE
(walkies only) or
SEAT
B- SWITCH

A
A1 A2

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

is a trademark of Curtis Instruments, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice ©2008 Curtis Instruments, Inc. 50069 REV C 10/08