MOSFET ELECTRONIC

MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLERS

M O D E L 1204X/1205X

F eat u res
• High frequency switching and ultra low voltage drops
provide very high efficiency and silent operation. Costs,
heatsinking requirements and motor and battery losses
are reduced. Low end torque, range and battery life are
increased.
• Environmental protection provided by a rugged, sealed
(factory serviceable) anodized aluminum extrusion housing.
Simple mounting and wiring with push-on type connectors
for control signals. Plated solid copper busses used for all
power connections.
• Thermal protection and compensation circuit provides under-
temperature cutback, constant current limit over operating
range, and linear rollback in over-temperature. No sudden loss
of power under any thermal conditions.
• High pedal disable option prevents controller operation if the
key switch is turned on while throttle is applied.
• Static return to off option prevents controller operation if the
keyswitch is turned on while a forward or reverse direction is
selected.
• Adjustable acceleration rate, current limit (protected against
exceeding controller rating) and plugging current limit.
Adjustments are accessed through sealed screws in side of
housing (optional). No adjustments are required.
• Variable plugging current feature provides throttle position
control over braking to improve driveability.
• Full fault detect circuitry monitors power supply, throttle
connections, output transistors, bypass contactor, etc., to
prevent runaway.
• Delayed bypass (1A) output drives optional bypass contactor
(normally not required) after throttle reaches 90% and bypass
DESCRIPTION delay times out (available on 12 and 24-36 volt models
Curtis PMC Models 1204X/1205X are power MOSFET only).

electronic motor speed controllers designed to provide • Arcless contactor switching for F/R contacts and bypass
contacts (if opened below controller current limit).
smooth, silent, efficient and cost effective speed, torque
• Short circuit protected F/R and bypass contactor drivers to
and braking control. prevent failure of sealed unit in the event of an accidental
short in contactor coil circuit.
A P P L I C AT I O N
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Curtis PMC MOSFET motor speed controllers are ideal for
• Frequency of Operation: 15 kHz
a variety of electric vehicle applications, including industrial
• Standby Current: less than 20 mA
trucks, personnel carriers, material handling vehicles, tow
• Standard Throttle Input: 0-5k ohms ±10%
tractors, walkie and small forklift applications, scrubbers,
(others available)
sweepers, scissors-lift and boom trucks, etc.
• Weight: 1204: 1.8 kg (4 lbs);
1205: 2.7 kg (6 lbs)
• Full Power Operating Temperature Range:
-25°C to 75°C (controller temperature)

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 M O D E L 1204X/1205X

MODEL CHART
VOLTAGE CURRENT 2 MIN 5 MIN 1 HOUR VOLTAGE UNDERVOLT
CURTIS PMC INPUT LIMIT RATING RATING RATING DROP CUTBACK
MODELS (volts) (amps) (amps) (amps) (amps) @ 100A (volts)

1204X -12xx 12 275 275 200 125 .35V 9

-14xx 12 400* 300 210 135 .25V 9
-42xx 24-36 275 275 200 125 .35V 16
-44xx 24-36 400* 300 210 135 .25V 16

1205X -44xx 24-36 400 400 275 175 .25V 16

-53xx 36-48 350 350 250 150 .35V 21
* 30 second rating

DIMENSIONS
A 16 113
(0.65") (4.45")

8.4 Dia
71 (0.33")
(2.80") 4 plcs 7.1 Dia
(0.281")
4 plcs

22 (0.85") x 19 (0.75")
3.3 x 3.2 (0.125") Thk 130.3
(0.13") B 133.3 4 plcs (5.13")
(5.25")
146
(5.75")
DIM 1204X 1205X
A 174 (6.85") 225 (8.85")

B 19 (0.75") 44 (1.75")

TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

Control Polarity
Wiring Key Throttle
Protection Switch
Fuse Diode Switch

Optional
Precharge Resistor
Main
F R

Main
+ Power
Wiring
Fuse Forward Reverse
A2 A1

Motor
F R Armature
Motor
Field
Throttle
S1 S2 Pot
F R B-
– B+
M- A2

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 ©2006 Curtis Instruments, Inc. 50048 REV B 4/06