The Curtis enAble®X1

Power Wheelchair Control System

The enAble X1 System

Power  •   Control  •  Customization

All that, plus outstanding durability and reliability. It all adds up to the Curtis difference: exceptional drivefeel in medical mobility vehicles and powerful user features. Curtis enAble® electric vehicle systems are known for superior performance and wide-ranging flexibility. Now, with the introduction of our new enAble®X1 technology, we drive mobility capabilities even further. For smoothness of drive and ease of use, nothing drives like a powerchair or rehab chair with Curtis on-board.

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Experience  •  Proven Know-How  •   Understanding

The Curtis engineering center in Biberist, Switzerland specializes in medical mobility engineering. Since1996, the Curtis Swiss mobility expert engineers have put their hearts and souls into continually developing the next state-of-the-art generation in mobility technology. Major mobility OEMs trust Curtis to provide the most advanced and flexible vehicle control, easy programming and superb drivability to make their powerchairs and wheelchairs the best they can be. Nearly half a million Curtis mobility control systems are in use worldwide, especially in North America and Europe.

True Engineering Partnership

Curtis is a system solutions provider. We make it easy for our OEM customers during every development stage. Curtis delivers the quality that manufacturers insist on, therapists demand and users deserve. Curtis will support your engineering team from initial prototype design through to production release, from the hardware and software integration of the entire vehicle control system to programming. It’s easy to add features and to expand the system. Curtis assists in major complicated developments, such as positional feedback seating options. Selecting the right set-up and tuning the powerchair has never been easier than with enAble® X1. It’s logical, fully programmable and easy to use. Because rehab chair user needs are so unique, we constantly update our systems with new modules and features in a highly customized process.

Turnkey Solutions

Curtis helps powerchair users have it all – advanced ergonomics and wide-ranging features, power, safety, and design flexibility. We configure the vehicle control system specifically to OEM requirements, creating special chairs to maximize the user’s independence. No matter how challenging the need, manufacturers and therapists will find it easy to build systems that suit each individual application. Curtis vehicle control systems always deliver a ride that is smooth and responsive in all modes: acceleration, deceleration, forward or backward, on smooth indoor surfaces, up a hill or over gravel.

Broad Customization • Unprecedented Flexibility

With X1, wheelchair and powerchair OEMs enjoy great flexibility for customization – high-end rehab-chair features for every user need. The X1 customization capability makes all the difference. Let our rehab chair technology be your starting point, with unique features that are essentially plug-and-play, and a product line so flexible it practically configures itself. Our reliable, high-performance systems make it amazingly easy to custom-fit features and ride to each rehab chair user’s medical needs and personal style. From advanced technology that controls the environment, to rugged systems that let you push the limit, Curtis electric mobility is always the perfect fit.

Worldwide Support

You can also rely on Curtis for prompt customer service and product delivery. Our global support network lets you deal directly with experienced engineers and service staff anytime, anywhere. Curtis high-performance powerchair systems are backed by expert support from dedicated engineering groups in the US and Europe.

Meets International Standards

Curtis enAble® products are fully compliant with international standards. Complete documentation and support is available for FDA, CE, TUV and relevant certification systems. Support for customers is available to meet relevant international standards, such as:

  • ISO 7176

  • RESNA WC-2

  • EN12184

  • UL

  • FCC

  • FDA

  • TUV

  • IEC 62304

... and more.

The Right System For Every Need

Powerbase (PB)

  • Range of current outputs from 75A to 120A.
  • Built-in gyro option for stability control.
  • Drive only and drive and actuator versions.
  • Actuator outputs with built-in switch and positional feedback options.
  • Built-in Inclinometer for inhibit options based on wheelchair position.
  • Built-in real time clock.
  • Memory for system configuration backup.
  • Auxiliary power output / onboard charger function

Hand Control Standard (HCS)

  • Intuitive at-a-glance color LCD icon display with backlight.
  • Five Pin XLR port for Industry standard charger connection and programming access plus additional magnetic charger port option conveniently mounted on side for easy access.
  • Up to 4 selectable and programmable drive profiles with additional seating and auxiliary profiles.
  • 3x assignable soft keys with 6 pages allowing up to 18 programmable buttons. Soft key page default can be set for each drive and seat profile.
  • USB-C phone charger port (nominal 3A).
  • Bluetooth and CAN dongle programming options. CAN dongle via XLR port only.
  • 2x 3.5mm programmable stereo jack sockets.
  • Field replaceable keypad, joystick, joystick gaiter and cable.
  • Day / night background screens.

Hand Control Basic (HCB)

  • Three versions - drive only, drive and actuator and drive actuator and lights.
  • Five Pin XLR port for Industry standard charger connection and programming access plus additional magnetic charger port option conveniently mounted on side for easy access.
  • Up to 4 selectable and programmable drive profiles with additional seating profile.
  • 2x assignable soft keys.
  • 1x 3.5mm programmable stereo jack socket.
  • USB-C phone charger port (nominal 3A).
  • Bluetooth and CAN dongle programming options. CAN dongle via XLR port only.
  • Field replaceable keypad, joystick gaiter and cable.

Actuator Modules (AM/AAM) and Light Modules (LML)

  • Modules offering 2, 3 and 5 actuator options.
  • Option to combine different actuator modules.
  • All modules offer switched, inclinometer and positional feedback inhibit options
  • The LML operates lights, indicators, and hazards.
  • 12V LED version and 24V LED/ lightbulb variants available.

Attendant Control (AC)

  • Rear-mounted Joystick for attendant use.
  • Attendant Control - up to 2 selectable and programmable drive profiles with additional seating profile.
  • Attendant takeover option from main drive control.

Special Control Devices

Display Module (DM)

  • Intuitive at-a-glance color LCD display with backlight.
  • 5x soft keys for attendant use allowing access to drive, seating and auxiliary profiles.
  • USB-C phone charger port (nominal 3A)
  • Bluetooth Programming option: (CAN programming only via handcontrol or separate XLR Charging port).
  • 2x 3.5mm programmable stereo jack sockets.
  • Field replaceable keypad and cable.
  • Single switch drive scanning option.

Specialty Control Input Module (SCIM)

  • Input module for use with display module.
  • Nine Pin D-Sub input for specialty input devices.
  • Allows 2, 3, 4 and 5 switch driving, plus optional specialty proportional devices.
  • Up to 4 selectable and programmable drive profiles with additional seating and auxiliary menu profiles.

Sip and Puff Module (SPM)

  • Two or 4 pressure input with additional seating and auxiliary menu profiles.
  • Up to 4 selectable and programmable drive profiles with additional seating profile.

Enhanced Switch Module (ESM)

  • Fully programmable OLED display modulewith 8 button operation.
  • Toggle and flat switch versions available.
  • Up to 8 programmable screens with a maximum of 48 different visible functions.

Accessory Modules and Cable Assemblies

  • Additional USB 2.0 Type A power supply module.
  • Separately mountable XLR charging / programming connector.
  • Remote magnetic charging connector.
  • Range of bus cables of different lengths.
  • Multiplier extensions to add additional modules.
  • Magnetic charger adapter for XLR chargers.
  • CAN programming cable
  • Environmental Control Module (ECM) also available.