CURTIS AC Motor Controller 1232E-2321 24/250A

Programmable, 24V / 250A, Forklift& Fully electric stacker

1232E AC controllers are used by many utility vehicle makers, GODREJ,VOLTAS,MAINI,JOST,JALDUT,MIMA, HELI, HANGCHA, NOBLELIFT, EP, TCM, LIFTSTAR, XILIN, HYSTER, etc.

Overview:

The Curtis model 1232E provides advanced control of AC induction motors performing on-vehicle traction drive or hydraulic pump duties and offers the highest levels of functional safety.

Specifications:

  • PWM operating frequency: 15 kHz
  • Electrical isolation to heatsink (min.): 500 VAC
  • PWM operating frequency: 10 kHz
  • Maximum encoder frequency: 15 kHz
  • Maximum controller output frequency: 300 Hz
  • Heatsink overtemperature cutoff: linear cutback starts at 85°C; complete cutoff at 95°C
  • Heatsink undertemperature cutoff: complete cutoff at -40°C

Description

Key Features:

  • CURTIS Model: 1232E-2321
  • Nominal input voltage: 24V
  • 2 Minute RMS Current Rating (amps): 250
  • S2-60 Minute RMS Current Rating (amps): 125
  • MOSFET overtemperature cutback: linear cutback starts at 100°C; complete cutoff at 110°C
  • MOSFET undertemperature cutback: approx. 50% motor current at -25°C; complete cutoff at -40°C
  • All low power connections are made through a single 35-pin AMPSEAL connector
  • Throttle Type:
    • Type 1: 2-wire rheostat, 5kΩ–0 input
    • Type 2: single-ended 3-wire 1kΩ–10kΩ potentiometer, or 0–5V voltage source
    • Type 3: 2-wire rheostat, 0–5kΩ input
    • Type 4: wigwag 3-wire 1kΩ–10kΩ potentiometer, or 0–5V voltage source
    • Type 5: VCL input (VCL_Throttle)
  • Operating Ambient Temperature Range: -40°C to 50°C
  • Internal Heatsink Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 95°C
  • Storage Ambient Temperature Range: -40°C to 95°C
  • Package environmental rating: IP65
  • Dimensions: L140 × W180 × H71 mm mm
  • Net Weight: 1.70 kg

Features Include:

  • Increased Performance, Improved functionality
    • Higher performance form, fit and functional replacements for earlier Curtis Model 1232 AC controllers.
    • CE marked as a programmable safety device under EN ISO 13849-1.
    • Models available from 175A–250A output at 24–80V system voltages.
    • Enhanced 64MHz micro and additional FLASH memory doubles the available VCL code space and provides more than twice the VCL execution speed.
    • Six additional VCL-configurable CAN “mailboxes” significantly increases CAN master capabilities.
    • Advanced Pulse Width Modulation techniques produce low motor harmonics, low torque ripple and minimized heating losses, resulting in high efficiency.
  • Unmatched Flexibility
    • Easily programmable through the CURTIS Model 1313-4331 Handheld Programmer or 1314 PC Programming Station.
    • Programmable for either traction or pump applications.
    • Field upgradeable software.
    • Integrated Battery state-of-charge algorithm and hour meter.
    • 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
    • Dual Microprocessor architecture cross-checks critical circuits, logic, and software functions to ensure the highest possible functional safety performance level is achieved.
    • Insulated Metal Substrate power base provides superior heat transfer for increased reliability.
    • Fail-Safe power component design.
    • Reverse polarity protection on battery connections.
    • Short circuit protection on all output drivers.
    • Thermal cutback, warning, and automatic shutdown 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+A1:2010
      • EN (ISO) 13849-1
    • IP65 Rated per IEC 60529.
    • UL recognized per UL583.