1212-2401 Curtis Programmable Permanent Magnet Motor Controller, Curtis Controller, Motor Controller

Overview:

The 1212-2401 is designed for use in low power DME applications such as micro-scooters, mini-scooters, foldable scooters, and low-end personal mobility vehicles. Although it is optimized for use on modern 3-wheel and 4-wheel mobility aid scooters, its programmable options also allow it to be used on any low power permanent magnet motor application.

The 1212-2401 controller is fully programmable, via the CURTIS Model 1313-4331 Handheld Programmer or 1314 PC Programming Station. This means the controllers can be tailored to the needs of specific applications. In addition to configuration flexibility, use of the programmer offers diagnostic and test capability.

Key Features:

• CURTIS Model: 1212-2401
• Norminal Battery Voltage (Volts): 24V
• 20 Second Current Rating (amps): 70
• 2 Minute Current Rating (amps): 50
• 1 Hour Current Rating (amps): 20
• Peak Boost Current (amps): 80
• Max Boost Current Duration: 10 Second
• Minimum motor resistance: 120 mΩ
• B+, B- logic pin current (max.): 9 A (pins 7 and 13 on 14-pin connector)
• KSI input current (typical): 80 mA
• Logic input current (typical): 1 mA
• Horn output current (max.): 15 mA
• BDI output voltage, resistance (max.): 0-5 V, 10 kΩ
• LED output current (max.): 15 mA
• Electromagnetic brake coil resistance (min.): 32 Ω
• PWM operating frequency: 15.6 kHz
• Electrical isolation to heatsink (min.): 500 VAC
• Heatsink overtemperature: linear cutback starts at 80°C; complete cutoff at 105°C
• Heatsink undertemperature: cutback starts at -10°C; and is reduced linearly to 50% at -25°
• Undervoltage cutoff: 14 V
• Overvoltage cutoff: 34 V
• Throttle Type: By default, the Throttle Type of controller 1212-2401 is set as Type 7 (7 = single-ended; neutral when wiper ≤ PotLow). The 1212-2401 controller can accept inputs from both 5kΩ, 3-wire pot throttles and voltage throttles. Set the throttle type parameter to match the throttle used in your application.
  • 5kΩ, 3-wire pot throttles:
    • 0 = wigwag
    • 1 = inverted wigwag
    • 2 = single-ended; neutral when wiper at PotLow
    • 3 = inverted single-ended; neutral when wiper at PotHigh
    • 4 = unipolar
  • Voltage throttles
    • 5 = wigwag
    • 6 = inverted wigwag
    • 7 = single-ended; neutral when wiper ≤ PotLow
    • 8 = inverted single-ended voltage; neutral when wiper ≥ PotHigh
    • 9 = unipolar
• Dimensions: W72xL131xH39 mm
• Net Weight: 0.3 kg
• Regulatory compliance: Designed to meet EN 12184, EN 55022, IEC 61000-6-2 & -4-6, and ISO 7176; FDA documentation filed; TÜV Certification pending
• Operating ambient temperature range: -25°C to 50°C
• Storage ambient temperature range: -40°C to 65°C
• Package environmental rating: ISTA 2A; electronics sealed to IPX5

Features Include:

• Advanced speed regulation maintains precise speed over varied terrain, obstacles, curbs, and ramps
• Linear cutback of current ensures smooth control, with no sudden loss of power during undervoltage or overtemperature
• Optional speed limit potentiometer provides direct and linear control of the maximum vehicle speed
• Proprietary algorithms help prevent gearbox wear while providing smooth starts and reversals
• The vehicle is brought to a complete stop before the electromagnetic brake is applied, ensuring safe and secure stops under all conditions
• Charger inhibit input prevents driving while charger is attached
• Key Off Decel function ensures a smooth "brake to stop" when the key is turned off while driving or when a fault occurs that requires the vehicle to stop
• Anti-Rollback/Roll-forward function provides smooth and safe vehicle control on hills and ramps
• Internal main contactor provides secure power-off
• Boost current gives a brief boost of current greatly improving transient loads such as starting on a hill, crossing thresholds, etc.
• Easily programmable through the CURTIS Model 1313-4331 Handheld Programmer or 1314 PC Programming Station.