Wesley BC-620-4CA - Manual (Page 27)

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3 — PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS
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PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS
These controllers have a number of parameters that can be programmed using
a Curtis 1311 handheld programmer or 1314 Programming Station. The pro-
grammable parameters allow the vehicle’s performance to be customized to fit the
needs of specific applications. For programmer operation, see Appendix C.
PROGRAMMING MENUS
The programmable parameters are grouped into nested hierarchical menus, as
shown in Table 3.
Motor response tuning
Motor response characteristics can be tuned through speed control or through
torque control, depending on the application. Use the Control Mode Select
parameter (page 27) to select which tuning mode you will use:
• Speed Mode Express
• Speed Mode
• Torque Mode.
Speed Mode Express is a simplified version of Speed Mode with a reduced set
of parameters that is adequate for most speed-controlled applications.
Use Speed Mode or Speed Mode Express for applications where throttle
input corresponds to motor speed output.
Use Torque Mode for applications where throttle input corresponds to
motor torque output.
Note: You can tune using torque control or speed control, but not both.
For example, if you adjust a torque control parameter while Speed Mode or
Speed Mode Express has been selected as your tuning mode, the programmer
will show the new setting but it will have no effect.
We strongly urge you to read Section 5, Initial Setup, before adjusting any of
the parameters.
Even if you opt to leave most of the parameters at their default settings, it
is imperative that you perform the procedures outlined in Section 5, which
set up the basic system characteristics for your application.
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