curtis enable programmer

[steves wheels]

Hi I have a ottobock b600 powerchair, it has a curtis enable 50 controller and iam trying
to locate a programmer for it i was just wondering if somebody on here could help me.

Steve

[woodygb]

I have an OLD model 1307-2101 that can change the dealer settings and the OEM settings. .. you'll need to find out if it's compatible with the NEW Enable 40.
http://www.fsip.biz/Documents/Curtis1307_1311manual.pdf

I can also point you towards a copy of the Curtis Model 1314 PC Programming Station ...unfortunately this requires a "special" cable to allow coms between the PC and the controller.

Cheers Woody
Bedford UK

[steves wheels]

Hi Woody thanks very much for the information

[woodygb]

You can find the info on the PC based programmer here.

http://www.nevzone.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=360
and here.
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/electric ... oller.html

LOTS of reading and various cable coms solutions / problems

as you can see the PC Program download link is http://www.healthcare.ottobock.de

[steves wheels]

Hi Woody thats great thank you , i have downloaded the programme now all i need is the cable

[woodygb]

i have downloaded the programme now all i need is the cable

Curtis in Northampton should be able to supply one.

http://curtisinstruments.com/index.cfm? ... A9017C074B

[Seajays]

Let us know about the cable, I need one too.

[woodygb]

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/electric ... er-23.html

The wheelchair controller plug maybe different ...do some research before committing to purchase via these sources.

[Seajays]

I need one to fit my Q logic joystick on my Q6000z. 5 pins

[woodygb]

http://curtisinstruments.com/index.cfm? ... D%29%2Epdf

page 10

[Seajays]

The power module needs a 6 pin , this 4 pin?

[woodygb]

I'm not familiar with the Enable 40.... everything I've programmed has used the 4 pin molex.

Here's what I can find...communication and programming is via the RX and TX ..

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[woodygb]

It would seem that you really should get the genuine Curtis CAN/RS232 cable / interface for the Enable controller...this might prove difficult/impossible/expensive.

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[Seajays]

Woody, You are right " impossible " and Pride don't care. They just want to sell chairs, not programme them to work. Absolute Crap Chairs.

[woodygb]

http://cgi.ebay.com/QUANTUM-WHEELCHAIR- ... 3a68163630

Bidding has nearly finished.

AKA ..Q-logic (curtis) Electronics

Same http://cgi.ebay.com/new-Curtis-controll ... 564516dac7

[woodygb]

Possible alternative ...rental!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Curtis-Handset-Mode ... 1c1cc787cc

1311-4401 OEM programmer. (the broadest access to parameters and system values).

[JoeC]

Curtis does make the Q-logic stuff, but I've heard conflicting information about if the Curtis programmers will talk to the Q-logic controllers. It's similar to how the Dynamic programmers don't talk to the Invacare controllers.

The rental seems like a cheap way to find out.

[steves wheels]

Thanks Woody for that. Now hopefully i have an engineer from ottobock U.K coming to see me tomorrow or tuesday
iam hoping he will programme the chair to suit me, I will post the results of the visit here.

[woodygb]

You could be right about the possible non talking together ...
I have however spent sometime trawling the web and the various pdf's and I'm 95% convinced that the Curtis programmers will chat to the Q-logic ..MC2 ..ENABLE 40 or whatever rebrand names been used. http://www.southwestmedical.com/replace ... lectronics

[woodygb]

@ JoeC

You might find this thread.... containing info on the "behind the scenes" Curtis parameter files ...interesting.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/electric ... limit.html

[steves wheels]

Oh well ive had the engineer from ottobock here today and he has made a difference to the chair
it will now turn at low speeds which is a great improvement around my home, so i will give it a proper
test around the village where i live tommorow and fingers crossed i will have no mishaps,
and to be fair the engineer said should i have anymore problems he will come out to me
when they are in my area next month.

[woodygb]

I contacted Curtis UK last week and used my ownership/use of the 1307 as a means of legitimising my enquiry ...firstly via the technical helpdesk.

I have a 1307 programmer that I've been mainly using on mobility scooter controllers..it's been superseded by the 1311 or the 1314 PC Programming station.

So my question is can the 1307 still "talk" to the new generation controllers like the Enable 40 or is there an add on option that will allow it to?

I doubt that my usage justifies the cost of either new option...I would however appreciate a rough price guide for the various new options

the reply was ..

Hi Mr. Wood,
The 1307 can still be used for the older controllers. It can not be used with the later controllers. There is no add-on so a 1311 will be required or you could wait a few weeks and have the very latest unit, the 1313.

Hope this helps.

I then forwarded the conversation together with the price enquiry to sales.

I've just had a "word" with A C...per ..see attached...

I wondered if you could be so kind as to give me a price for..

1311 hand held
1314 PC programming station .. software and cables
The "NEW" 1313 hand held.

Best Regards

Alan Wood

I finally got the following email.

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[steves wheels]

Well i took my chair out yesterday for a proper test , it was our yearly hessle feast day so there were
crowds of people to avoid and t.b.h i felt the chair was controlling me not a good feeling.
anyway i have decided to get rid of it , so iam going to get a midwheel drive chair like my
jazzy pride chair , thank you for all of your help.