Motor Controllers

Mobility System with

Permanent Magnet Motor MyChair® Programmability

Speed Controller
Model 1212 Mobility System

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Model 1212
Permanent Magnet Motor Speed Controller
The Curtis Model 1212 Motor Speed Controller provides precise and smooth control
of permanent magnet drive motors for battery powered vehicles.
Optimized for use on modern 3 or 4 wheel mobility aid scooters. However, the model
1212’s programmable options also allow it to be used on any low power permanent
magnet motor application.
FEATURES
Smooth and Secure Control
▶▶ 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 under-voltage or over-
temperature.
▶▶ Optional speed limit potentiometer input provides direct
and linear control over the maximum vehicle speed.
▶▶ Proprietary algorithms help prevent gearbox wear while
providing smooth starts and reversals.
▶▶ The vehicle is brought to a complete halt before the
electromagnetic brake is applied, ensuring safe and secure
stopping under all conditions.
▶▶ Charger inhibit input prevents driving while charger is
connected.
▶▶ Emergency Stop Decel function ensures a smooth “brake
to stop” when the key is turned off or a fault occurs that
requires the vehicle to stop.
▶▶ Anti-roll back/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 performance with transient loads such as starting
on a hill, crossing thresholds, climbing obstacles, etc.
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Easy Installation and Setup
▶▶ Industry standard footprint, mounting centers and wiring
allows drop-in replacement of other controllers.
▶▶ The Model 1212 is easily programmed with Model 1311
handheld or 1314 PC programmers, or can be supplied
pre-programmed.
▶▶ Accepts all standard throttle types, including single-ended
and center-off (wig-wag and unipolar).
▶▶ Simplified troubleshooting and diagnostics.
▶▶ Standard Mini-Fit Molex Jr. and Faston terminals provide
proven, robust wiring connections.
Valuable Additional Features
▶▶ Optional Push-Switch input releases the brake and allows
the motor to free-wheel.
▶▶ Push-too-Fast feature restricts vehicle speed even with the
key off or with batteries disconnected.
▶▶ Automatically compensates for changes in motor condition
to ensure optimum drive performance at all times.
▶▶ Multi-mode provides for two distinct and programmable
control modes (indoor/outdoor modes).
▶▶ Power Saver function prevents the controller draining the
battery when vehicle is inactive.
▶▶ Battery Discharge Indicator output.
▶▶ Optional Speed Inhibit input offers flexibility to reduce
speed or prevent drive, e.g. when seat is lifted.
▶▶ Adjustable brake hold voltage reduces heating
of the brake coil.
▶▶ Reverse Beeper function alerts bystanders.
▶▶ Electronics sealed to IPX5.
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FEATURES continued

Robust Safety and Reliability Meets or complies with relevant

US and International Regulations
▶▶ High RF immunity prevents speed variation and
shutdowns in noisy RF environments. The Curtis Model 1212 motor speed controller
▶▶ Controller power circuits and microprocessor software is designed to meet:
are continuously monitored for proper operation. ▶▶ EN 12184
▶▶ System start-up checks detect a defective throttle, ▶▶ EN 55022
brake, or associated wiring and disables drive.
▶▶ IEC 61000-4
▶▶ FDA documentation filed
▶▶ TÜV Certification pending
▶▶ ISO7176-14

MODEL CHART

Drive Current Peak Boost Max. Boost Duration

Model Nominal Voltage (V)
(Amps) Current (Amps) (Seconds)

1212-22xx 24 45 55 10

1212-24xx 24 70 80 10

DIMENSIONS mm

131.0

72.0 38.6
M1 M2 B- B+

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MOTOR

CIRCUIT BATTERY

Model 1212 BREAKER

CURTIS 1212
PROGRAMMER

Permanent Magnet Motor Speed Controller

J1 J2 J3 M1 M2 B- B+
100K SPEED LIMIT POT 5K THROTTLE POT
2
TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM 1

3 4
1 3 11
1 3 11 1 3 11
MOTOR
MOTOR MOTOR
CIRCUIT BATTERY
OPTIONAL BREAKER
BRAKECIRCUIT
SW BATTERY CIRCUIT BATTERY
FUSE BREAKER BREAKER
HORN
CURTIS 1212
R PROGRAMMER
CURTIS 1212 CURTIS 1212
PROGRAMMER PROGRAMMER BRAKE
OPTIONAL MODE
STATUS LED
B-

KEY SWITCH CHARGER

J1 SOCKET
J2 J3
FUSEJ3J1 M1 M2 B- B+
100K SPEED LIMIT POT 5K THROTTLE POTJ1 J2 M1 M2 J2B- B+ J3 M1 M2 B- B+
100K SPEED LIMIT POT 5K THROTTLE
100K SPEED POT
LIMIT POT 5K THROTTLE POT 1 2
1 2 B+ 1 2
3 4
3 4 3 4

J1 J2 J3 J1 PIN DESCRIPTION J2 PIN DESCRIPTION

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 1 1: POT WIPER 1: Rx
J1 2: 2:
POT HI BATTERY -
OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL
3: HORN 3: Tx/CHARGE INHIBIT
BRAKE SW BRAKE SW BRAKE SW
FUSE FUSE FUSE
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 HORN
4 2 4:
HORN HORN MODE 4: BATTERY +
5: KSI
R R R J3 PIN DESCRIPTION
Pin Description 6: SPD INHIBIT
BRAKE BRAKE BRAKE
OPTIONAL MODE OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL MODE MODE 1: BRAKE +
STATUS LED STATUS LED7: LED BATTERY +
STATUS
1 POT Wiper 2:
B- B- B-
8: POT LO BRAKE -
2 POT Hi CHARGER CHARGER CHARGER
9: SWITCH
KEY SPEED POT KEY SWITCH
KEY SWITCH SOCKET SOCKET SOCKET
3 Horn 10: STATUS
FUSE FUSE FUSE
B+ B+ B+
4 Mode 11: BDI
12: REVERSE
5 KSI
J1 J1 J2 J3 J2 J3 DESCRIPTION
13:J1J2BATTERY
PIN - J1 PIN J2 J2
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN
J1 J3 J1 DESCRIPTION
PIN DESCRIPTION J2 DESCRIPTION
PIN DESCRIPTION
6 SPD Inhibit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 1 3 2 4 5 61 7 14:
1 2 PUSH
1: 1 POT1 WIPER 1: POT WIPER1: Rx 1: Rx
J2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2
J3 2: 1: POT WIPER 1: Rx
7 Battery + POT HI 2: POT HI 2: BATTERY - 2: BATTERY -
2: POT HI 2: BATTERY -
8 POT Lo 3: HORN 3: HORN3: Tx/CHARGE INHIBIT 3: Tx/CHARGE INHIBIT
3: HORN 3: Tx/CHARGE INHIBIT
9 Speed8 POT
9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 3 104 11 12 132 14 3 4 4: 2 MODE 4: MODE4: BATTERY + 4: BATTERY +
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 2 4: MODE 4: BATTERY +
5: KSI 5: KSI
10 Status Pin Description Pin 6: SPD
Description J3
5: PIN KSI J3
DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
INHIBIT 6: SPD INHIBIT J3 PIN DESCRIPTION
11 SDI 1 Rx 1 7: Brake ++ 7: 6: SPD
1: INHIBIT
BRAKE + 1: BRAKE +
BATTERY BATTERY + 1:
7: BATTERY + BRAKE +
8: 8: 2: BRAKE - 2: BRAKE -
12 Reverse 2 Battery 2 POT LO POT LO
Brake –
8: 2: BRAKE -
9: SPEED POT 9: SPEED POT
POT LO
13 Battery – 3 Tx/Charge Inhibit 9:STATUS
SPEED POT
10: STATUS 10:
14 Push 4 Battery+ 11: BDI 11: 10: BDI STATUS
12: REVERSE 12: 11:
REVERSE BDI
13: BATTERY - 13: 12: REVERSE
BATTERY -
14: PUSH 14: BATTERY -
13:PUSH
14: PUSH
WARRANTY Two year limited warranty from time of delivery.

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