
2Curtis 1356/1356P CAN Expansion Module Manual, Rev. A
3Analog inputs are selectable for resistive sensors (0–5kΩ)
31 quadrature encoder input 
3Serial port for Curtis programmer or fault code display 
3CANopen communication port controlled by dynamic mapping 
3Regulated 5V and unregulated 12V current-limited power supplies 
3The output voltage and current of the 5V and 12V supplies can be monitored 
3Software and hardware watchdog circuits ensure proper software operation 
3IP65-rated protection for 1356P (exclusive of connectors)
3Red and yellow status LEDs provide external monitoring.
DESCRIPTIONS OF KEY FEATURES
Active-High Digital Inputs
e 1356 /1356P has eleven digital inputs. Each input is digitally ltered to 
eliminate switch “bounce” or noise in the signal. A power resistor pull-down 
to B- at each input provides active high to B+. 
High Frequency Driver Outputs
e 1356 /1356P contains two driver outputs. One can sink up to 1 amp 
through an inductive or a resistive load; the other can sink up to 3amps through 
an inductive or a resistive load. Internal yback diodes to B+ prevent voltage 
spikes. High frequency PWM (16kHz) provides smooth current to the load. 
Constant Current or Voltage Outputs
e two driver outputs can work in Constant Current mode or in Constant 
Voltage mode.
In Constant Current mode, the software runs a closed loop PI controller 
to provide an average constant current. is current is commanded over PDO 
as a 0–100% command based on the maximum current setting (set through a 
Curtis programmer or an SDO). 
Each output can also be programmed for Constant Voltage mode. In this 
mode, the battery voltage is monitored and the PWM command is corrected 
by a feed-forward controller to provide a constant average voltage commanded 
over the PDO (a 0–100% command based on the maximum voltage setting).
In addition, each output can also be programmed to provide a directly 
commanded PWM% output (Direct PWM mode) or shut o to be used as 
an input (Active-High Digital Input Only mode).
Programmable Dither for Hydraulic Valves
Dither is a small variation in the command that keeps the seals of a proportional 
valve oiled. is lubrication allows the valve to move freely for accurate PV 
control. Dither is only active on drivers in Constant Current mode.
1 — OVERVIEW