123638E Datasheet en
123638E Datasheet en
123638E Datasheet en
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Models 1236 and 1238
Curtis Models 1236E and 1238E provide advanced control of AC induction motors performing on-vehicle
traction drive or hydraulic pump duties. They offer vehicle developers a highly cost-effective combination
of power, performance and functionality.
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Models 1236 and 1238
FEATURES
Unmatched Flexibility
▶ Programmable for either traction or pump applications.
▶ Field upgradeable software.
▶ Integrated Battery state-of-charge algorithm and hour meters.
▶ 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.
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FEATURES continued
Robust Safety and Reliability Meets or complies with relevant US and
International Regulations
▶ Dual Microprocessor architecture cross-checks critical
circuits, logic, and software functions to ensure the highest ▶ EMC: Designed to the requirements of EN12895.
possible functional safety performance level is achieved. ▶ Safety: Designed to the requirements of:
▶ Insulated metal substrate power-base provides superior EN1175-1:1998+A1:2010
heat transfer for increased reliability. EN (ISO) 13849-1
▶ Fail-Safe power component design. ▶ IP65 Rated per IEC 60529.
▶ Reverse polarity protection on battery connections. ▶ UL recognized per UL583.
▶ Short circuit protection on all output drivers. ▶ Regulatory compliance of the complete vehicle system
▶ Thermal cutback, warning, and automatic shutdown with the controller installed is the responsibility of the
provide protection to motor and controller. vehicle OEM.
MODEL CHART
Nominal Battery 2 Min RMS S2–60 Min RMS
Model
Voltage (V) Current Rating (A) Current Rating (A)
1236E-44XX 24–36 400 175
1236E-45XX 24–36 500 240
1236E-54XX 36–48 450 205
1236E-55XX 36–48 550 250
1236E-64XX 48–80 350 (1 min) 100
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SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
Curtis / Albright offers a full line of UL The Curtis Model 1222 is an AC The Acuity Battery Monitoring system
recognized DC contactors engineered induction motor controller for ‘steer is a device that mounts directly to the
for outstanding performance and by wire’ electric power steering vehicle battery. It measures, records
durability on in-vehicle applications.. systems and is the ideal partner for the and transmits battery performance
1236E/1238E on vehicles such as reach data over the vehicle’s CAN network
trucks, order pickers, stackers and other throughout the battery’s life..
similar industrial vehicles.
Contact Curtis to obtain the VCL Vehicle Control Language compiler and development tools.
CONNECTOR WIRING
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Models 1236 and 1238
TYPICAL WIRING
KSI J1-1
EM REV. J1-24 SWITCH 1/ANA 1
EMR CHECK COIL J1-13
J1-30 RETURN
(OPTIONAL) ANALOG OUT (0-10)
MAIN E/M PROP.
INTERLOCK J1-9 3 SWITCH BRAKE VALVE
MODE J1-10 J1-6
4 SWITCH DRIVER 1
DRIVER 2 J1-5
J1-11 5 SWITCH KEYSWITCH
DRIVER 3 J1-4
J1-12 J1-3
6 SWITCH DRIVER 4
J1-2 20A
FORWARD J1-22 PV DRIVER
7 SWITCH
REVERSE J1-33 J1-19
8 SWITCH DIGITAL OUTPUT 6
DIGITAL OUTPUT 7 J1-20
MAIN
B+
MOTOR
TEMP. INPUT J1-8
SWITCH 2/ANA 2 U
AC
V
MOTOR
T BATTERY
W
J1-7 I/O GROUND
+5 V J1-26 1
PHASE A J1-31 2 SPEED
ENCODER J1-32 4 ENCODER
PHASE B
I/O Gnd J1-7 3
B–
J1-15 THROTTLE
J1-23
}
POT HIGH CAN H
J1-35 CAN PORT
THROTTLE J1-16 THROTTLE CAN L
POT WIPER J1-21
CAN TERM H Short for 120
J1-27 POT 2 J1-34 Ohm Termination
CAN TERM L
HIGH
}
J1-17 POT 2
POT 2 WIPER J1-25 4
+12V
J1-28 3
SERIAL TX SERIAL PORT
J1-18 POT LOW PORT J1-29 1 4 PIN MOLEX
RX
J1-7 2
I/O GROUND
8 840
6 DISPLAY
5
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DIMENSIONS mm (typical)
1238E
M8× 1.25,
5 plcs
275
U
W
V
255
Status LEDs
FUSE
B+
B−
7 dia.,
4 plcs
212 10
232
85
80
19
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DIMENSIONS mm (typical)
1236E
M8 ø 1.25,
5 plcs
Status LEDs
U
W
V
165
145
FUSE
B+
B-
7 dia.,
4 plcs
212 10
232
85 80
19
M8 ø 1.25,
6 plcs
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U
W
V
275
255