STEERING SENSOR UNITS

SS SERIES

FEATURES
Fully compatible and recommended for use with the Curtis
Model 1222 AC steering controller.
Dual sensor outputs support the redundant safety
architecture of steer-by-wire systems.
Allows compliance with the latest international functional
safety standards when used with the Model 1222 AC
steering controller.
Sealed, maintenance-free integrated casing eliminates
need for additional bearings, shafts, gear assemblies or
other mechanical components.
No adjustment or lubrication required.
Compact flanged design allows simple mounting on
the vehicle without expensive tooling. Simply mount the
Steering Sensor Unit on the vehicle, make the electrical
connections to the control system, and fit a steering wheel
directly to the shaft.

DESCRIPTION
Curtis Steering Sensor Units replace conventional steering
columns on steer-by-wire electric power steering systems.
They are fully integrated electromechanical units consisting
of a shaft, bearings and sensors. Steering Sensor Units
convert the mechanical movement of the steering wheel into
a dual-redundant electrical signal that provides steering
wheel position, steering speed and direction data to the
steering control system.

APPLICATION
Curtis Steering Sensor Units are ideal for industrial off-highway
vehicles using steer-by-wire electric power steering, such as
material handling reach trucks and orderpickers, airport
ground support, construction vehicles and sweeper scrubbers.

Integrated electrical connectors reduce vehicle assembly

time, simplify wiring and improve environmental protection.
Non-contact Hall Effect sensor technology does not
wear and provides immunity from external influences for
maximum reliability and accuracy.
Constant stiffness models are available with different
torque ratings to allow use with steering wheels of
different diameters to provide the correct steering feel for
the application.
Model SS-0003 features a variable steering torque
or stiffness thereby delivering tactile feedback to the
vehicle operator.
Curtis Model 1222 steering controller features a fully
programmable output driver to control the variable
steering torque.
Functions such as lock-to-lock end stops, center detent
and steering stiffness proportional to vehicle speed can
be programmed.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical

SS-0001

SS-0002

SS-0003

.55

.52

2.36

Friction Torque (Nm)

0.20

0.08

0.50

Max Axial Force (N)

1700

1700

1500

Connector

AMP

AMP

Deutsch

Weight (kg)

Cable (AWG)

24

24TORQUE CHARACTERISTICS
20
TYPICAL

6
Electrical

Supply Voltage - Sensor (V)

4.5 to 28.0

Supply Voltage Brake (V)

N/A

Supply Current - Sensor (mA)

15 - 25

Supply Current Brake (mA)

N/A(Nm)
Torque
4.5 to 28.0

Output Voltage (V)

Max Rotation Speed (rpm)

300

Output Accuracy

8%

4.5 Normal
to 28.0Operating Range

12.0

N/A

5.0 0.5

15 - 25

8.5 (Typ)

N/A

0 - 1.0 (cont)

4.5 to 28.0

0.5 to 4.5

300

180

8%

2.0

1
0

Environmental

Operating Temperature Range (C)

40 to + 85

0.0

1.0 35 to 801.5
40 to0.5
+85
Current (A)

SIGNAL OUTPUT DIAGRAMS

Models SS-0001 and SS-0002

Model SS-0003
5.0

Counter-clockwise rotation of the shaft,

viewed from the steering wheel side.

Output
Voltage

Signal A
Signal B

The unit delivers 2 independent pairs of signals.

Each of the signal pair fulfills the same function.

SENSOR OUTPUT

4.5

2.5

0.5

0
LEGEND
Output 1:
Output 2:

90

180

270

360

Angle
Positive Rotation is defined as counter-clockwise
as viewed from the steering wheel.

TYPICAL TORQUE CHARACTERISTICS

TYPICAL TORQUE CHARACTERISTICS

Model SS-0003

6
Normal Operating Range

5
4
Torque (Nm)

2
1
0
0.0

0.5

1.0
Current (A)

1.5

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DIMENSIONS mm
Model SS-0001
Connectors SUPERSEAL
Housing AMP 282106-1
Pins AMP 282404-1

655

26010

8.5
18
12 min (x2)

650.1
57

4 (x3)

11.4 0.2

12
50.1

60 (x3)

22.021
0.3

120 (x3)
R0.5

M6 x 1 (x3)

14 min
(x3)

M6 x 1 (x2)

11.90.7

32 max
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DIMENSIONS mm
Model SS-0002

157

Housing 1-929342-1
Pins AMP 963728-1
Seals AMPS 967067-2

17510

8.5
14 min (x3)

18

12 min (x2)

M6 (x3)
12

50.1

120 (x3)

22.021
0.3

650.1

M6 (x2)
57
32 max

10.20.7

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DIMENSIONS mm
Model SS-0003

220
180

96
94

Deutsch Connector
DTM04-6P

80.2
79.8
97
96

70
60

4x 8.4/8.2 Thru
Label Location

31.7

12.5
12.4

46.5
8
17.30
16.90
17.5
16.5
M8 x 1.25

81.3

39.5 Max

14.99
14.93
29.8
29.3
13.3
12.7
45
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SS SERIES
CONNECTOR WIRING
SS-0001

SS-0002

SS-0003

Pin

Color

Function

Pin

Color

Function

Pin

Color

Function

Red

V+

Red

V+ (1)

Red

V+ Sensor

Blue

Signal B

Blue

Signal B1

Black

V- Sensor

White

Signal A

White

Signal A1

Green

Output 1

Black

Ground

Black

Ground 1

Orange

Output 2

Red

V+ (2)

Blue

V+ Brake Coil

Blue

Signal B2

White

V Brake Coil

White

Signal A2

Black

Ground 2

SYSTEM ACCESSORIES

The Curtis Model 1222 is an AC

induction motor controller for steer
by wire electric power steering
systems featuring highly flexible I/O
and a dual micro, fully redundant
design for maximum safety.

Curtis Model FP foot pedals are

extremely reliable and sealed to
IP66. They are available in a wide
variety of configurations and are
ideal for electronic throttle control in
harsh industrial vehicle applications.

Curtis AC motor speed controllers provide

highly efficient control of AC induction
motors performing traction drive or
hydraulic pump duties, and offer the
highest levels of functional safety.

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

2013 Curtis Instruments, Inc.

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