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ELECTRONIC DC MOTOR
SPEED CONTROLLER FOR
PERMANENT MAGNET MOTORS
MODEL 1208C

Application
Model 1208C electronic DC motor speed
controllers are designed for permanent magnet
motors used by mobility aids. They offer smooth,
silent, cost-effective control of motor speed and
torque. True regenerative and dynamic braking
provide complete downhill and deceleration
speed control. Direction is determined by position
of the center-off speed control potentiometer.

Features
• Infinitely variable drive and brake control.
• Power MOSFET design provides high frequency
(silent), high efficiency (reduces controller
heating, motor and battery losses).
• Current limited to protect circuitry.
• Reduced reverse speed.
• Externally programmable (pot or switch with
resistor) top speed.
• Improved anti rollback/roll forward circuitry
sets brake delay according to speed and
direction for improved braking response and
minimized rollback on hills, etc.
D E S C R I P T I O N • High pedal disable function monitors status of
throttle during turn on and prevents operation
Model 1208C is functionally until throttle has been returned to neutral.
• ISO pot fault circuit option shuts off controller
identical to model 1208A if pot signal goes out of range for any reason,
while offering performance such as wire breakage or leakage paths to
ground or B+.
improvements. Model 1208C is • Current limited brake driver protects the
pin compatible with the original controller from shorts in the brake or its wiring.
• Improved undervoltage cutback function
1208A controller. protects against low battery voltage (including
those caused by external loads).
• Reverse polarity protected (battery input).
WA R R A N T Y
• Neutral throttle (default braking) - brakes
Two Year Limited Warranty
motor during hands off or power off.
(see terms of sale for specifics)
• Simple installation with no adjustments required.
• Quick-connect power terminals.
• Plug-in connectors for control wiring -
compatible with 1208.

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Features continued
Generic Model 1208C-2422 Meets U.S. and International Regulations
•• Directive 89/336 EEC Technical • The Curtis Model 1208C is in compliance with
Constructional File approved by TÜV. the following standards:
•• Main relay weld check diagnostics shuts off EN55011:1991 for EMI emissions
the controller if the main relay is welded EN50082-1:1992 for EMC immunity.
closed upon power up.
EN50082-2:1992 for EMC immunity.
•• LED driver to light a panel mounted LED for
diagnostics. LED lights steadily if controller is
OK and flashes if it detects a fault (welded
main relay, HPD, brake circuit fault, etc.).
•• Independent circuit forces neutral (shorts
motor and engages brake) if motor voltage is
not zero after the decel time.
•• Includes ISO pot fault option.
•• 90 amp current limit.

Specifications

Current Maximum Typical

Nominal Limit Allowable Minimum Voltage Under-
Model Battery (30 Sec Braking Allowable Drop Voltage
Number Voltage Rating) Current Motor @ 20A CUTBACK
(volts) (amps) (amps) Res. (mΩ) (volts) (volts)

1208C-23XX 24 60 50 250 0.30 16.5

1208C-24XX 24 70 50 200 0.25 16.5

KEYSWITCH 1 BRAKE
TÜV Compliance BRAKE
Y) KEYSWITCH
POT LOW
B+ B-
WIPER
AUXILIARY
POWER 6 POT HIGH
This Curtis product was evaluated for compliance
7 INHIBIT INPUT
by TÜV, the German service company which tests LED OUTPUT
8
products and sets standards for product safety
and quality. EMI and EMC compliance depends
upon the installation and is the responsibility of 5KΩ THROTTLE
POTENTIOMETER
the equipment manufacturer. Shielding
T3 may or
may not be needed. When installed with the
recommended shielding, the controller itself will 10KΩ ISO POT
meet EMI and EMC requirements.
M1 The decelera- FAULT RESISTOR
(OPTION)
tion adjustment must be set to meet all applicable
braking distance requirements.

M2
OPTIONAL
MAXIMUM
P1 SPEED POT
ELECTRO-
MAGNETIC
BRAKK

A OPTIONAL
INHIBIT
PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR SWITCH

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Dimensions: mm (inches)

126 (4.95") 32 (1.25")

4.3 (0.17")

63.5 (2.50") 104 (4.10")

Basic Wiring Diagram

CONNECTOR PINOUT
KEYSWITCH 1 BRAKE
BRAKE
LED KEYSWITCH
(1208C-2422 ONLY) POT LOW
B+ B-
WIPER
AUXILIARY
POWER 6 POT HIGH
7 INHIBIT INPUT
8 LED OUTPUT (1208C-2422)

5KΩ THROTTLE
POTENTIOMETER

10KΩ ISO POT

M1 FAULT RESIST
(OPTION)

M2
OPTIONAL
MAXIMUM
P1 SPEED POT
ELECTRO-
MAGNETIC OR MATING CONNECTORS
BRAKE
1208C USES 6-PIN MOLEX CONNECTOR,
OPTIONAL PART NUMBER 22-01-3067
A INHIBIT
SWITCH OR 7-PIN MOLEX CONNECTOR,
PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR PART NUMBER 22-01-3077
1208C-2422 USES 8-PIN MOLEX CONNECTOR,
PART NUMBER 22-01-3087
FEMALE MOLEX PIN PART NUMBER 08-50-0114
is a registered trademark of Curtis Instruments, Inc.

Specifications subject to change without notice ©2001 Curtis Instruments, Inc. 50013 REV B 9/01

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