4: Programmable Parameters; Programming Menus; Parameter Change Faults [Pcf]; Monitor Variables Within Parameter Menus - Kohler Curtis F Series Manual

Curtis AC F2-A, F4-A, F6-A Motor Controllers – FOS 4.5 – April 2022
PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS
The controller's programmable parameters enable the user to customize it to the needs of specific
applications. VCL adds the option of changing applicable parameters during operation. To program
(change the value) of parameters, a CANbus connection to the CAN1 port is required, using either the
Curtis Integrated Toolkit

PROGRAMMING MENUS

Table 18 groups the programmable parameters into nested hierarchical menus, similar to the
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programming tools. Here, the menu charts contain descriptions of each parameter. Each parameter
description includes specific features and/or the parameter's operation. The page-links in Table 18 allow
quick access to specific menus, when using the PDF version of the manual. Otherwise, for printed
copies, follow the indicated page number. Note that parameters are controller model dependent.
This manual lists all parameters based upon a 35-pin controller and a generic cdev. The available
parameters or their range of options is both controller model and device profile limited. 23-pin
controllers will populate the CIT/1313 menus appropriate to the model and will not have all the
parameters listed in this manual.

PARAMETER CHANGE FAULTS [PCF]

Parameters marked [PCF] in the menu charts will set a Parameter Change Fault (code 4-9) if they are
changed while the motor bridge is enabled (Interlock = On). Although the parameter value will change,
the fault will prevent motor control functions until the Parameter Change Fault is cleared by cycling the
keyswitch. If the motor bridge is disabled (Interlock = Off), changing these parameters will not cause
a fault and the changes will take effect immediately. Exceptions are parameters that trigger the fault
even with the Interlock Off. In either case, the value of the Parameter_Change_Fault_Type [PCF] fault
will indicate the CAN Object Index of the parameter that triggered the fault. Note that if a parameter
is changed in VCL and it is not obvious, search in CIT by the CAN object to identify the parameter.
NOTICE
Read Chapter 6, Commissioning, Initial Setup, before adjusting the parameters—it is imperative to perform
the procedures outlined in Chapter 6, which sets up the basic system characteristics for an application.

MONITOR VARIABLES WITHIN PARAMETER MENUS

Some specific monitor variables are contained in their respective parameter menus, which helps
in programming, as the parameter change is visible within the parameter menu. In addition, these
monitor variables are in the Monitor menu (Chapter 5). Monitor variables are always Read Only.

PROGRAMMING TOOLS

The controller uses the same programming tools as the other F-Series controllers.
• The PC based Curtis Integrated Toolkit
• The Curtis 1313 handheld (blue band) programmer (1313 HHP)
The controller does not have a serial port (it does not support parameter programming via a
serial connection).
Contact the Curtis distributor or the regional Curtis sales office to obtain the Curtis Integrated Toolkit
the 1313 HHP. The distributor and Curtis offer training with the setup and using these programming tools.
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program or the 1313-CANbus model handheld programmer (see below).
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– Requires a supported CAN dongle as listed in the toolkit's documentation.
– Comes complete with the connector cable to mate to a female 9-pin D-Sub connector.
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