Curtis Instruments MultiMode 1230, Manual, Page: 52 / 70

46 Curtis 1230 Manual,
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5 — INITIAL SETUP
INITIAL SETUP
It is imperative that these initial setup procedures be carefully followed to
ensure that the controller is set up to be compatible with your application.
Do not drive the vehicle until initial setup has been completed.
The following information should be obtained from the motor label or
from the motor manufacturer:
• nominal motor voltage
• nominal motor frequency
• maximum motor speed
• number of motor poles
• encoder pulses per revolution
• maximum motor current.
Before starting the setup procedures, jack the vehicle drive wheels up
off the ground so that they spin freely . Doublecheck all wiring to ensure
that it is consistent with the wiring guidelines presented in Section 2. Make
sure all connections are tight.
Turn on the controller, but leave the interlock switch open (in the “Park”
position). Plug in the 13XX programmer.
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Motor setup
(see page 35)
The first thing that you need to do is set up the controller to match your motor,
using the parameters in the Motor menu. The 1230 controller has the flexibility
to be tuned to nearly any AC induction motor from any manufacturer.
Use these guidelines to set the motor parameters initially:
RECOMMENDED INITIAL MOTOR PARAMETER SETTINGS
PARAMETER INITIAL SETTING
Min Motor Voltage 0.0
Nominal Motor Voltage According to manufacturer’s data.
Nominal Motor Frequency According to manufacturer’s data.
Max Motor Speed Maximum motor speed or maximum vehicle speed,
whichever is lower.
Number of Motor Poles According to manufacturer’s data.
Encoder Pulses Per Rev. According to manufacturer’s data.
[If necessary, measure with a storage oscilloscope
by counting the pulses for one revolution.]
Swap Encoder Direction Off. [To check, release the brake and spin the drive
wheels forward. If the motor speed value (Monitor
>
Motor & Battery > Motor Speed) is negative, set
Swap Encoder Direction On.]