Motor Controllers

AC Motor Controller with VCL

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The Ultimate Class III Truck Control System: Superb Performance and Value

The Curtis Model AC F2-A Motor Controller provides accurate speed and torque control of 3-phase AC induction and
PMAC motors.
Model AC F2-A is fully optimized for use as a traction controller on 1.0 ton-2.0 ton Class III pedestrian-operated powered
pallet trucks. It provides vehicle designers with the ability to fully define and control the detailed dynamic performance
of their vehicle’s drivetrain, and also provides comprehensive vehicle management and CAN capabilities. Model AC F2-A
is also suitable for traction or hydraulic pump control on other types of battery powered vehicles.
Together with the Curtis model 3141 CAN LCD display and the user-friendly Curtis Integrated Toolkit, the Curtis model
AC F2-A is the ultimate Class III truck control system.

FEATURES

Fit for Purpose You Feel It When You Drive It—

Maximum Torque, Minimum Losses, Full control
▶ Compact, rugged housing with very small ‘footprint’
for its power rating. ▶ The latest implementation of Curtis’ renowned field-
▶ Heavy duty M6 busbars for motor and battery oriented control algorithms and our advanced PWM
connectors. switching technology assure maximum motor output
torque and highest possible system efficiency across
▶ Sealed, 23-pin AMPseal I/O connector. the entire torque/speed spectrum.
▶ Impervious to most oils, solvents, degreasers and other ▶ Smooth and predictable drive control that only Curtis
chemicals often encountered by industrial vehicles. can deliver.
▶ IP65 and IP67 environmental protection as per IEC 60529.
▶ Exceeds latest global conformance requirements for
functional safety, electrical safety and EMC.
▶ CE marked as a programmable safety device.
▶ UL583 recognized component.

Motors

▶ Easily configured to work with any AC induction or

PMAC motor.
▶ Improved motor auto-characterization setup allows
simple on-truck pairing with different Induction
motor types.
▶ Comprehensive library of AC motor types stored
controller memory.

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FEATURES continued

Get More Out of Your Battery— Comprehensive CAN Capabilities

Regardless of the Technology
▶ Configurable 11 or 29 bit protocol support for
▶ High-efficiency means more of your battery’s energy CANopen or J1939 use.
is converted to motor output power. ▶ ‘Plug and Play’ support for Curtis CAN displays and a
▶ Fully configurable over- and under-voltage variety of CAN tiller heads from leading
protection parameters. manufacturers FREI and REMA.
▶ Wide operating voltage range allows use with the ▶ Fully compliant with CANopen protocol CiA 301.
latest cell chemistries such as lithium ion. ▶ Capable of acting as ‘CAN interpreter’ allowing 3rd
▶ Configurable CANbus and VCL allows easy integration party CAN devices with differing profiles to work on
with the BMS (Battery Management Systems) the same CAN network.
typically found on lithium battery packs.
Improved Diagnostics
Powerful, High Performance Dual Microprocessors
▶ Integrated, high visibility status LED with simplified flash
▶ Dual-micro architecture achieves up to PL=D, code sequence for at-a-glance system troubleshooting.
category 2 functional safety under ▶ Thermal cutback, warning, and automatic shutdown
EN ISO 13849-1 / EN 1175-1:1998+A1:2010. provide protection to motor and controller.
▶ Ultra-fast processor speeds allow highly accurate control
▶ Improved error logging and fault history tables with
and regulation of voltage, frequency and current.
CAN Emergency Messages.
▶ Hardware ‘ready’ for the forthcoming EN 1175:2020.
CAN-based Programming
Customize Your Vehicle with VCL
▶ Model AC F2-A is programmable over the CANbus.
▶ The Curtis VCL (Vehicle Control Language) allows This allows simpler ‘vehicle level’ communication with
Curtis AC motor controllers to perform the role of many of the CAN-based service tools used by the
manager, eliminating the need for costly, additional major industrial truck manufacturers worldwide.
system controllers. ▶ Allows use of the Curtis Integrated Toolkit.
Highly Flexible I/O

▶ All I/O pins are multi-function, and can be configured

to provide up to:
– 17 Digital Inputs
– 9 Analog Inputs
– 2 Potentiometer sources
– 5 Output drivers, including proportional valve driver
– Quadrature encoder input
– Sine/Cosine sensor input

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SYSTEM ACCESSORIES

Curtis Model 3141 The Curtis Integrated Toolkit

A cost-effective, CAN-based LCD vehicle A fully integrated suite of development and diagnostic tools for use on
status display in a rugged 52mm CAN systems using Curtis and other 3rd party CAN-based products. It is
diameter housing is the ideal partner comprised of the following tools that run in a shared environment:
to model AC F2-A.
▶ Launchpad ▶ VCL Studio
▶ Large, easy-to-read
Starting point and project editor. Editor and compiler for
16-segment format LCD.
▶ Programmer VCL software.
▶ Battery Discharge Indicator, Service
Used to configure parameters, ▶ Menu Editor
(Hours) Counter and Diagnostic/
view monitor values, and view Tool to create and modify
Message Center functions.
active faults and the fault history. programming menus.
▶ Sealed to IP65 (IP67 optional).
▶ TACT ▶ Package & Flash
▶ 12–48V nominal operating Improved version of the Downloader tool to load your
voltage range. stand-alone oscilloscope/ software into the CAN device.
▶ CE compliant, UL583 datalogging tool.
recognized component. The Curtis Integrated Toolkit is compatible with many leading
▶ Optional backlight and heater. USB>CAN interface dongles from Peak, Kvaser, iFAC, Sontheim,
etc. Contact your local Curtis Sales office for further information.
MODEL CHART
Nominal Battery Maximum Current: Maximum Current: Internal 120Ω
Model
Voltage: [S2-2 minute] [S2-60 minute] CAN Termination
AC F2-A 12-120-001 12V 120Arms 40Arms Yes
AC F2-A 12-120-051 12V 120Arms 40Arms No
AC F2-A 24-120-001 24V 120Arms 40Arms Yes
AC F2-A 24-120-051 24V 120Arms 40Arms No
AC F2-A 24-200-001 24V 200Arms 67Arms Yes
AC F2-A 24-200-051 24V 200Arms 67Arms No
AC F2-A 24-240-001 24V 240Arms 84Arms* Yes
AC F2-A 24-240-051 24V 240Arms 84Arms* No
AC F2-A 24-280-001 24V 280Arms 84Arms* Yes
AC F2-A 24-280-051 24V 280Arms 84Arms* No
AC F2-A 48-150-001 36-48V 150Arms 50Arms* Yes
AC F2-A 48-150-051 36-48V 150Arms 50Arms* No
AC F2-A 48-240-001 36-48V 240Arms 80Arms* Yes
AC F2-A 48-240-051 36-48V 240Arms 80Arms* No
*Subject to change, please contact your Curtis sales representative for more information.
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DIMENSIONS

120.0

106.0

STATUS
LED

155.0 141.0

2X ø7.0

7.0

7.0 5X M6X1.0 - 6H 18
2X ø7.5

53.0 55.0

11.0

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 CONNECTOR WIRING

J1-1
KSI
J1-2
LIFT J1-23 KSI COIL RETURN
SWITCH 14 / ANALOG 14 / +12V
LOWER J1-22 MAIN EM PUMP PROP
SWITCH 13 BRAKE VALVE
J1-5
EMR_N.O. J1-21 SWITCH 12 DRIVER 3 / SWITCH 23
EMERG. REV. J1-4 KEYSWITCH
EMR_N.C. J1-19 DRIVER 2 / SWITCH 22
SWITCH 11 / ENC1_C J1-3
DRIVER 5 / SWITCH 25
REVERSE J1-15 SWITCH 8 / ANALOG 8 J1-6
DRIVER 4 / SWITCH 24
FORWARD J1-14 J1-7 FUSE
SWITCH 7 / ANALOG 7 DRIVER 1 / SWITCH 21
INTERLOCK J1-8 SWITCH 5 / ANALOG 5

J1-10 MAIN
SWITCH 6 / ANALOG 6 / POT HI FUSE
B+ EMERGENCY
THROTTLE WIPER J1-11 SWITCH 1 / ANALOG 1 / POT WIPER STOP
J1-12 I/O GROUND U
AC
J1-9 V MOTOR
ANALOG 2 / SWITCH 2 / MOTOR TEMP
MOTOR W
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR* +5V J1-16 5V
J1-12 BATTERY
I/O GROUND ENC1_A J1-17 PHASE-A ROTOR
ENC1_B J1-18 PHASE-B POSITION
ENCODER
I/O GROUND J1-12 GND
J1-13
CAN H INTERNAL 120Ω B−
CAN
PORT TERMINATION ON
J1-20 MODELS –x01
CAN L

Curtis 3141 CAN-based Gauge

*NOTE: KTY sensor shown. The banded end must be connected to I/O Ground.

PINOUT CHART SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH ENC

14 /+12V SWITCH 12 CAN 11 ENC A
13 L B +5V
SWITCH SWITCH CAN I/O POT MOTOR
8 7 H GND WIPER HI TEMP

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

SWITCH DRIVER DRIVER COIL

5 4 2 RETURN
DRIVER DRIVER DRIVER KSI
1 3 5

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SPECIFICATIONS

Nominal Input Voltage 12V 24V 36/48V

Minimum Voltage 9V 12V 18V

Brownout Voltage 8.3V 8V 12V

Maximum Voltage 15V 30V 63V

PWM Frequency 10Khz

Maximum Controller Output Frequency 599Hz

Electrical Isolation to Heatsink 500Vac

Storage Ambient Temperature –40°C to 95°C

Operating Ambient Temperature –40°C to 50°C

Controller linearly reduces maximum current limit with an internal heatsink

Thermal Cutback temperature from 85°C (185°F) to 95°C (203°F); complete
cutoff occurs above 95°C (203°F) and below –40°C (–40°F).

Design Life 8000 hours

Operating Duration at Maximum Current 1 Minute

Package Environmental Rating IP65/IP67

Weight 1.1Kg (2.2lbs)

Dimensions W x L x H 120mm x 155mm x 53mm

EMC Designed to the requirements of EN 12895:2015

Designed to the requirements of EN1175-1:1998+A1: 2010,
Safety
EN ISO 13849-1:2015
UL UL recognized component per UL583

WARRANTY Two year limited warranty from time of delivery.

is a trademark of Curtis Instruments, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice ©2021 Curtis Instruments, Inc. 50304 REV J 11/21

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