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Curtis 1030 Acuity Manual,
Rev. C
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By measuring, recording, and communicating battery current,
voltage, temperature, and use-time, Acuity can compensate
for the effects of variations in load, duty cycle, and operating
temperature of any given application.
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Calculates the percent of rated capacity remaining in the battery
as an indication of remaining battery life.
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Curtis Acu-Set software, when installed on a computer connected
to an Acuity via a CAN-to-USB dongle, allows Acuity to be
configured to match the specific battery to which it is mounted.
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Historical data can be uploaded to a PC.
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Instantaneous battery performance data can be viewed on a PC
(Power Prover mode).
CANopen Convenience
The Acuity is CANopen compliant, responding to the standard NMT, PDO,
and SDO communications as well as the DS301-required identity and stan-
dard objects. The Curtis CANopen extensions allow additional features, such
as OEM and User default configurations.
The Acuity will receive a single SDO and respond with a single SDO.
These SDOs are fixed, simplifying the interface to a VCL-enabled device. All
programmable parameters and viewable values within the Acuity are accessible
via standard SDO transfer.
Battery information is displayed in real time on the Curtis enGage
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or any other CAN-based display.
Familiarity with your Curtis Acuity system will help you install and operate it
properly. We encourage you to read this manual carefully. If you have questions,
please contact your local Curtis office.
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