B+

PUMP

J1 J J3

TRACTION
F2

F1

B
B-

MODEL 1297
INTEGRATED TRACTION
& HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
CONTROLLER

Fully programmable, MultiMode™ controller.

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 INTEGRATED TRACTION
& HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
CONTROLLER
MODEL 1297

Features
Powerful and Reliable Controller
• Combines the proven reliability of a 150 to 350
amp SepEx® regenerative traction motor controller
and a 200 to 300 amp series hydraulic pump motor
control with variable Pulse-Width Modulation and
ramp On/Off options in one integrated package.
• Additional drivers are included for proportional
lowering valve, horn, main contactor, and electro-
B+
magnetic brake.
• Tiller and multifunction display wiring are linked
through separate serial communication ports for
harness reduction.

PUMP Fully programmable

• Fully compatible with all Curtis handheld and PC
based Programmers for testing, diagnostics and
parameter adjustments.
• MultiMode™ feature allows for the selection of two
J1 J J3 user selectable operating profiles.

TRACTION D E S C R I P T I O N Safety Features

F2

Curtis Model 1297 Integrated • Active power-on self-test and continuous diagnostics
during operation includes internal and external
System Controller combines
F1 watchdog circuitry to assure safe, controlled motor
operation.
B
B-
traction and hydraulic motor • Protected against reverse battery connection.
control into a single compact
Meets US and International Regulations
unit. The controller provides
The Curtis Model 1297 Controller is designed to meet:
smooth and seamless operation EN 50081/2/08.93 for EMC emissions
in the control of separately EN 50082-2:1995 for EMC immunity

excited regenerative traction IEC 801-2 level 4 for ESD to 15kV

EN 1175-1:1998; VDE0117:1991; IEC 529 class IP53
motors and precise control of
UL Material Listing for flammability class 94V-0
hydraulic motors and valves.
Options
WA R R A N T Y • Curtis Model 840 “Spyglass” LCD
Two Year Limited Warranty Multifunction Display contains 8
large, readable characters to
(see terms of sale for specifics) provide display of battery dis-
charge (BDI), hour meter and error
messages. Backlit display is also available.
Application • Tiller Multiplexer
The Curtis Model 1297 Integrated System Controller Provides monitoring and control capability for up
is ideal for use with vehicles such as electric pallet to12 analog or digital signals from operator controls
movers, walkies, stackers, order pickers and other small on tiller. Each signal is sampled every 20 milliseconds
industrial vehicles. for fast response .
 Model Chart

Voltage Boost Drive Current Limit Pump Current Limit Field Current Limit
Rating 10 sec. 2 min. 1 Hour 2 min. 1 Hour 2 min. 1 Hour
Model No. (volts) (amps) (amps) (amps) (amps) (amps) (amps) (amps)

1297-22XX 24 180 150 75 200 80 25 15

1297-23XX 24 300 250 90 200 80 25 15
1297-24XX 24 420 350 120 300 100 35 18

Connector Without MUX Controller

EM LOAD
BRAKE HOLD
REVERSE DRIVER DRIVER
LOWER HORN MAIN DISPLAY DISPLAY
DRIVER DRIVER GND DATA DATA TX
POT LOW +15V
N/C KSI CLOCK
LIFT
CONTROL +15V

24 13 6 4 4 3

12 1 3 1 2 1

J1 POT HIGH
AUX HORN KSI J2 MUX +15V
J3 RX
DRIVER EMR WIPER INTERLOCK DATA
LIFT REV GND GND
MODE
FORWARD ER LOWER
CHECK VALVE
DRIVER

Connector With MUX Controller

EM LOAD
BRAKE HOLD
COAST DRIVER DRIVER
LOWER HORN MAIN DISPLAY DISPLAY
DRIVER DRIVER GND DATA DATA TX
N/C +15V
N/C KSI CLOCK
N/C +15V

24 13 6 4 4 3

12 1 3 1 2 1

J1 N/C
AUX HORN KSI J2 MUX +15V
J3 RX
DRIVER EMR N/C INTERLOCK DATA
LIFT REV GND GND
MODE
LIFT ER LOWER
LIMIT CHECK VALVE
DRIVER
 Wiring Diagram With MUX Controller

MAIN ER CHECK J1-9

J1-17 MAIN DRIVER * may be connected
*EMR REV J1-6
to either the 1297
COAST J1-24 or the 1312 or both
EM BRAKE as an "or" function
J1-20 EM BRAKE DRIVER *LOWER J1-23

LIFT LIMIT J1-12

LOWER VALVE
*LIFT J1-11
J1-7 LOWER VALVE DRIVER
*HORN J1-5
HORN
*MODE J1-3
J1-19 HORN DRIVER J1-2
*INTERLOCK

LOAD HOLD KSI J1-1

J1-18 LOAD HOLD DRIVER PUMP

AUX 1297
J1-8 AUX DRIVER Controller P
MAIN
J1-10 N/C CONTACTOR
B+
J1-4 N/C
J1-22
N/C
J1-21
A
N/C

TRACTION
6 J1-13
DISPLAY DATA
DISPLAY 8 J1-15 F1
5 J1-16 GROUND
A

+15V
F
AT

J3-1
D
A

RECEIVE DATA F2
AT
ND

J3-2
AY

GROUND
K
XD

J3-3
OU

1307
PL
OC

TRANSMIT DATA
5V

J3-4
I

B-
DIS
MU
GR

+15V
KS
CL
+1

J2-3

J2-4
J2-1

J2-2

J2-5
J2-6
J5-2

J5-3

J5-6
J5-4

J4-X** +5V
J4-24 FORWARD J1-1
+5V
J4-12 AUX DRIVER J1-2
REVERSE
J4-16
PICK
J4-20 EMR REV

J4-19 HORN **J4-X can be any +5V pin

J4-4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,13,14,23
J4-18 LIFT
1312
J4-17 LOWER Multiplexer
J4-1 INTERLOCK
J4-2 MODE
J4-23 +5V
THROTTLE J4-21
CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL
J4-22 GROUND
J4-4
+5V
LIFT J4-3
CONTROL LIFT CONTROL
J4-15 GROUND
 Wiring Diagram Without MUX Controller

MAIN ER CHECK J1-9

J1-17 MAIN DRIVER EMR REV J1-6

REVERSE J1-24
EM BRAKE
J1-20 EM BRAKE DRIVER LOWER J1-23

FORWARD J1-12
LOWER VALVE
LIFT J1-11
J1-7 LOWER VALVE DRIVER
HORN J1-5
HORN
MODE J1-3
J1-19 HORN DRIVER
INTERLOCK J1-2

LOAD HOLD KSI J1-1

J1-18 LOAD HOLD DRIVER PUMP

1297 Controller
J1-8 N/C P
MAIN
J1-10 POT HIGH CONTACTOR
THROTTLE B+
J1-4 THROTTLE CONTROL WIPER
CONTROL

LIFT J1-21 LIFT CONTROL WIPER

CONTROL
A
J1-22 POT LOW
TRACTION
6 J1-13 DISPLAY DATA
DISPLAY 8 J1-15 GROUND F1
5 J1-16 +15V
A
AT

J3-1 F
YD
TA

RECEIVE DATA F2
ND

J3-2
DA

GROUND
A
K
OU

J3-3
PL

1307 TRANSMIT DATA

OC
X
V

J3-4 +15V
I
DIS
MU
5
GR

KS

B-
CL
+1

J2-5
J2-6
J2-4
J2-1

J2-2

J2-3
 Dimensions: mm (inches)

7.1 (0.28) DIA, M8 THREAD, 4 PLCS

STATUS
4 PLCS

B+

165
(6.5)
PUMP

150 M4 THREAD,
(5.9) 2 PLCS
J1 J2 J3

TRACTION
F2

F1

B-

6.4
(0.25)
150 (5.9) 7.6
16
(0.3) 83 (3.27)
165 (6.5) (0.63)

Model 840 "Spyglass" Gage

The optional Curtis Model 840 "Spyglass" Gage is designed to provide a cost effective means
of communicating the various system parameters from the Curtis PMC Model 1297 Motor
Controller.

The basic Spyglass display contains an 8-character Alphanumeric LCD display along with 3
LED's (1 red, 1 yellow and 1 green). A 6 LED model is also available.

The LED's may flash to draw attention to system failures as well as indicate the
safe operation of the system while being either steadily lit or extinguished.

The LCD display provides details of the system operation such as operating
hours, battery charge condition, maintenance reminders and specifics
pertaining to any faults encountered.

The Spyglass Gage is available in a 52 mm round case with a glass face,

a rectangular DIN mounted Gage or uncased for custom installation.
Connection is provided by an 8 pin Molex connector.

The Spyglass Gage is rated to the SAE J1378 standard for Shock and Vibration. It
can withstand temperatures between -10C to 70C when used with the optional freezer
accessory. The encased Gages (round and DIN) are rated to IP65 for the front seal and IP40
for the rear seal.

Backlit display is also available as an option.

Specifications subject to change without notice ©2000 Curtis Instruments, Inc. 50078 REV A 9/00