VEHICLE SYSTEM CONTROLLER

MODEL 1310

FEATURES
Powerful and Flexible Vehicle Control System

• High I/O count, FLASH memory, CAN bus and a easy to use
programming language (VCL) are merged to create the ideal
electric vehicle system controller.
CAN Technology and powerful software allows customized
vehicle performance

• The powerful, user-friendly programming language, VCL

(Vehicle Control Language), developed by Curtis, allows
custom software to be quickly and easily developed by an
OEM for unique applications.

• FLASH memory allows easy field upgrades and customization

on the assembly line.

• CAN open compatible communication protocol provides

control and feedback to Curtis CAN-based Motor Controllers,
as well as many other CAN-based control products.

• Extended Software functions of VCL simplify the integration of

OEM requirements (BDI, Hour Meters, PID, RAMP, Throttle,
CAN etc.).
Comprehensive Input and Output Selection

DESCRIPTION • Two analog outputs (0 to 10 volts at up to 20 mA).

Curtis Model 1310 Vehicle System Controller works in conjunc- • Serial Port for communication with the Curtis Programmer or
tion with Curtis CAN-based motor controllers and other CAN optional Curtis Model 840 “Spyglass” display.
open devises. It uses the industry standard 2 wire CAN-bus • Two quadrature encoder inputs.
technology. 1310 integrates direct digital and analog signals
• Up to 22 Digital Switch Inputs and up to 16 Output Channels
with application-specific software.
(up to 3 amps sink per channel) are available to a maximum
APPLICATION input/output combination of 22 channels.

The Curtis Model 1310 Vehicle System Controller provides • Two proportional valve control outputs are available
a single-point “Master” control of multiple vehicle functions. (16 output model only).
Model 1310 can be applied to electric vehicles, non-electric • Four software-configurable analog input channels available
vehicles or stationary control systems. for any combination of 2- and 3-wire pot inputs or 0 to 5
volt inputs.

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FEATURES continued
Standard Safety and Protection Capabilities Meets or complies with relevant US and
International Regulations
• Built-in coil flyback diodes.
The Curtis Model 1310 Vehicle System Controller is designed
• Two user-programmable LED’s available for error codes or
to meet:
other user-specified purposes.
EN50081-1: 1992 for EMI Emissions
• Software and hardware watchdog circuits ensure proper EN 50082-2:1995 for EMC Immunity
software operation. EN 1175-1:1998
• Diagnostic and test information can be output through the VDE 0117:1991
serial port , CAN-bus port and/or LED’s. IP 42 Rated
Enclosure Rated for Flammability Class UL 94-V0.
• Positive battery connections for all input and driver outputs.

MODEL CHART

Model Voltage Input Driver Proportional Analog Potentiometer Encoder

Rating (V) Interfaces Output Valve Interfaces Inputs Inputs
Interfaces Outputs
1310-5210 24-48 14 8 0 2 4 2

1310-5310 24-48 6 14 2 2 4 2

CONNECTOR DIAGRAM

WIPER 4 ENCODER 1A
J4 I /O GROUND
POT LOW ENCODER 1B CAN L INPUT/OUTPUT
ANALOG CAN
OUTPUT 1 ENCODER 2A RxD CAN H GND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
ANALOG
OUTPUT 2 ENCODER 2B
J3 J2 J1
PROGRAM POT HI

KSI WIPER 1

5V WIPER 2

GND WIPER 3

POWER CAN
+5 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 GND B+
TxD INPUT/OUTPUT INPUT
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DIMENSIONS m m ( i n )

138
(5.43)
128.40
(5.05)

178 198.38
(7.01) (7.81)
127
(5.00)

119.89
(4.72)

46
(1.81)
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WIRING DIAGRAM
FASTON
J1-1 INPUT/OUTPUT 1 B+

J1-2 INPUT/OUTPUT 2
J1-3 INPUT/OUTPUT 3 B+ J1-24

J1-4 INPUT/OUTPUT 4
J1-5 INPUT/OUTPUT 5
KSI J4-14
J1-6 INPUT/OUTPUT 6
J1-7 INPUT/OUTPUT 7 +5V J4-15
(100 mA) BATTERY
J1-8 INPUT/OUTPUT 8 36V-80V
GROUND J4-16
J1-9 INPUT/OUTPUT 9
J1-10 INPUT/OUTPUT 10 J1-23
B-
J1-11 INPUT/OUTPUT 11
J1-12 B- FASTON
INPUT/OUTPUT 12
J1-13 INPUT/OUTPUT 13

J1-14 INPUT/OUTPUT 14
J1-15 INPUT/OUTPUT 15
J1-16 INPUT/OUTPUT 16

J1-17 INPUT 17
J1-18 INPUT 18
J1-19 INPUT 19
CAN +5 J2-4
J1-20 INPUT 20
CAN H J2-1
CAN H
J1-21 INPUT 21 CAN BUS
CAN L J2-2
CAN L
J1-22 INPUT 22
J2-3
CAN GND
J4-5 POT HIGH
J4-6 WIPER 1
J3-3 TxD PIN 6
J4-7 WIPER 2
RS232 J3-1 RxD N/C
J3-4 POWER PIN 5 5 MODEL 840
J4-8 WIPER 3 J3-2 I/O GND PIN 8
J4-9 WIPER 4

J4-10 POT LOW PROGRAM J4-13

J4-1
SPEED 1A J4-11
J4-2 ENCODER A ANALOG OUTPUT 1 (0-10V)
SPEED 1B
J4-3 J4-12
SPEED 2A ANALOG OUTPUT 2 (0-10V)
ENCODER B
J4-4
SPEED 2B

W A R R A N T Y Two year limited warranty from time of delivery.

is a trademark of Curtis Instruments, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice ©2009 Curtis Instruments, Inc. 50082 REV D 12/09