APPENDIX C — PROGRAMMING DEVICES FOR THE 1351
Curtis Model 1351 – December 2018
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APPENDIX C — PROGRAMMING
DEVICES FOR THE 1351
This manual was written using Curtis software and hardware “tools” to access the parameters and
monitor items. These tools are required to setup and fully utilize the 1351 System Controller. They
also access the faults and offer diagnostic routines.
Curtis Software Suite™
The PC based Curtis Software Suite
TM
(CSS) program communicates with the 1351 System Controller
over the CANbus. An interface device to connect the PC to the CANbus is required. CSS is compatible
with many leading USB
⇔
CAN interface dongles from Peak, Kvaser, iFAC, Sondheim, etc. The Curtis
Software Suite
TM
(CSS) program has embedded help instructions. A “license-key” is required for the
CSS program (available from Curtis*).
The Curtis Software Suite
TM
main user-interface, known as the Launchpad, controls access to the
application tools used to:
• Adjust/set parameters (i.e., “program the controller”), modify* their menus, or add or
group new parameters.
• Write, edit, compile, and save VCL code.
• Troubleshoot and analyze a controller (device) incorporated into a vehicle system.
• Save an application as a project, and apply the project settings to multiple vehicle system
controllers.
• Update (upload) the 1351 firmware/software and VCL programs.