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FEATURES

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Exceptional LCD

▶ Large and sharp, easy-to-read, high-resolution LCD screen for 

optimum viewing.

▶ Integrates comprehensive panel functionality into a single display to 

differentiate and enhance vehicle aesthetics.

▶ Rich, vivid colors, sharp imagery, strong contrast and high-color vibrancy 

allow the perfect palette for designing virtually any custom screen 

according to your application and requirements.

▶ Allows state-of-the-art design flexibility and progressive appearance.

▶ Instrument designers benefit from a beautiful and effective array of 

graphic capabilities, colors, shapes and lines.

▶ Screen customization flexibility is virtually limitless.

▶ Transflective LCD for clear viewing even in bright sunlight.

▶ Clear, crisp color LCD — 1/4 VGA, 320 x 240 (3.5” for Model 3601, 5.7” 

for Model 3701).

▶ Two color video inputs, both of which accept NTSC or PAL format.

▶ Message center, display menu system, password security options provide 

flexible and varied options to vehicle panel designers. enGage® VI & VII module only

enGage® VII with optional camera

Universal CAN Compatibility

▶ Seamlessly integrates with Curtis AC vehicle speed controllers and input 

devices without requiring additional code to be written.

▶ Fully CAN compatible—CANopen. 

▶ Interacts with any CAN node on your vehicle network.

▶ Options include isolated CANbus interface and an affordable CAN-only 

version, without the I/O feature.

enGage® VI: 3.5” QVGA Color Display

& enGage® VII: 5.7” QVGA Color Display 

Shown cased with black/gray front

The Curtis enGage® VI & VII display is a microprocessor based, programmable, CAN compatible instrument with 

full Input/Output capability and can be used to display information in a wide variety of on- and off-road electric 

vehicle applications, including material handling, industrial, utility, and recreational. The Curtis enGageTM VI and 

VII color displays differentiate your industrial vehicle by providing meaningful system information in vibrant color 

when you need it. With the ability to display video from cameras and controller data, diagnostics and error codes, 

the enGageTM VI and VII are the easy-to-integrate, reliable and highly functional solution to your vehicle needs.

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Wide Ranging I/O

▶ Powerful I/O capability allows for easy system integration.

▶ Non-CAN based digital and analog device signals in your distributed network can 

be converted to CAN.

▶ Significantly reduces the wiring requirements through the use of CANopen.

▶ Independent, open-drain MOSFET outputs rated 2A continuous (2 for Model 3601, 

4 for Model 3701).

Powerful Customization & Programmability

▶ The enGage® VI & VII is a blank palette that allows the vehicle OEM to design a 

unique, special and fully customized panel fully suited to the application, with 

complete flexibility to match the instrument to the vehicle’s display requirements..

▶ One single screen displays many functions and instrument readings based on 

OEM defined functional and operational system parameters and thresholds.

▶ Changing display parameters (i.e. maintenance parameters, time of day, etc.) and 

providing input (i.e. password, check list information) can be accomplished 

through button inputs.

▶ The enGage® VI & VII can be programmed with the proprietary Curtis Vehicle 

Control Language (VCL) from a Curtis AC controller.

Cased Unit Features

▶ Available with black/gray front or all-black front.

▶ Efficient, minimally intrusive case design for optimal use of available panel space.

▶ Easy “snap fit” hardware free mounting allows low installation cost and eliminates 

loose hardware.

▶ Integrated front panel gasket provides sealing between the instrument and panel, 

preventing moisture/dust through the panel opening.

▶ IP67 rated front and rear effective for a wide variety of environmental conditions.

▶ Rugged, heavy duty Deutsch connectors (sealed DTM series) provide reliable 

connections in harsh environments.

▶ Anti-fog/anti-glare treated, scratch-resistant, chemically strengthened glass 

(plastic optional) lens provides superior viewing in all environmental conditions.

Additional Advantages 

▶ Real time clock can be used to provide data logging and real-time event 

time stamping.

▶ Greatly reduces secondary displays, circuits, systems, installation and support 

electronics costs.

▶ LCD heater option allows operation in cold climates to –40°C (normal operation 

to –20°C without heater). 

▶ Wide voltage range, 12–48VDC or 60–144VDC.

▶ Integral audible alarm output.

▶ Available with the newest Curtis battery discharge algorithm for highly accurate 

battery state of charge information.

FEATURES

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Environmental

Temperature Range

Operating: –40°C to +70°C

Storage: –40°C to +85°C

Cycling: Per SAE J1455 section 4.1.3.1

Shock: Per SAE J1455 section 4.1.3.2

NOTE: Deviation from SAE J1455 Aug. 95, section 5.2.1.1 maximum temperature of 

+85°C due to LCD module limitations. At temperatures below 0°C, the LCD 

heating element turns on to prevent slow display response times.

Humidity

Applicable to enclosed units only: 95% RH (non-condensing) at +38°C as per SAE 

J1455 Aug. 94, section 4.2.3.

Water / Dust Ingress

Applicable to enclosed units only: sealed front and rear to IP67. For models that 

include video option, video connector must be installed to achieve IP67 rating on 

rear of unit.

Anti-fog Lens

Applicable to enclosed units only. 

Lens Scratch Resistance

Applicable to eenclosed units only: standard is Chemically Strengthen Glass w/AntiGlare and Anti-Fog coatings. Optional Hard-Coated Polycarbonate Lens available, 

which meets the Bayer and Steel wool abrasion tests.

Salt Spray Resistant Lens (Fog)

Applicable to enclosed units only.

Shock

Applicable to enclosed units only: meets SAE J1378 July 98: Amplitude 44–55g, 

half sine, 9–13 ms duration.

Vibration

Applicable to enclosed units only: Meets SAE J1378 July 98. Double amplitude 

of 1.53 mm, with frequency sweep from 10-80-10 Hz (20g max.) at intervals of 

1 minute.

SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS

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EMC Specifications 

Emissions

enGage VI

▶ Radiated Emissions: Broadband and Narrowband: UN ECE/324 Addendum 9 

Regulation 10 Revision 4 for an Electrical/electronic sub-assembly (ESA).

enGage VII

▶ EN 61000-6-4 Radiated Emissions, AC Line-Conducted Emissions.

Immunity

Designed to meet the following:

enGage VI

▶ Radiated Immunity: ISO 11451-1, 30V/m with 80% amplitude modulation (AM) with a 

1 kHz sinusoid, ISO 11452-4 Bulk Current Injection.

▶ Conducted Immunity: ISO 7637-2.

▶ ESD Immunity: ISO 10605. ±15kV air discharge and ±8kV contact discharge.

enGage VII

▶ EN 61000-4-2 Electro-Static Discharge 

▶ EN 61000-4-3 Radiated RF Immunity 

▶ EN 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transients 

▶ EN 61000-4-6 Conducted RF Immunity 

▶ EN 61000-6-2 Immunity for industrial environments

Compliance

▶ RoHS 2: enGage VI and enGage VII. 

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NOTE: All modules are supplied with critical components exposed. 

If the module is being used in an environment other than 

specified, the user must take precautions to package the 

module to provide adequate protection.

Example Model 3701P 60144 - 0001

or

3601P - enGage VI Module (3.5" LCD)

3601T - enGage VI Cased (3.5" LCD), - available with black/gray front or all-black front

3701P - enGage VII Module (5.7" LCD)

3701T - enGage VII Cased (5.7" LCD) - available with black/gray front or all-black front

Color enGage® VI & VII

model number:

Sequential

Number

Voltage

1248 (12–48V) or 

60144 (60–144V)

MODEL ENCODEMENT

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Recommended Panel Cutout Dimensions mm

enGage VII = (e7) dimensions in blue

enGage VI = (e6) dimensions in green

Mounting Options

e7=R378.0±0.5

e7=144.5±0.5

e7=71.0±0.5

e7=30.0±0.5

e7=168.0±0.5

e7=178.0±0.5

e7=R10.0±0.5

e7=R4.0±0.5

e7=119.0±0.3

e7=90.0

BUTTONS: “LEFT” “UP” “SELECT” “DOWN” “RIGHT”

OVERMOLD OVERMOLD

e6=71.8±0.5

e6=54.3±0.5

e6=95.5±0.5

e6=114.5±0.5

e6=R5.0±0.5

e6=27.0±0.5

e6=36.8±0.5

e6=R4.0±0.5

e6=R140.2±1.0

e6=123.0±0.5

Panel

0.8−2.5mm 2.0−2.5mm 2.0−8.0mm

>2.5mm

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3

Panel Panel

Optional Undercut

Optional Mounting

Bracket 17687370

DIMENSIONS

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19.1±0.3

1.6±0.1

1.6±0.1

12.7±0.4

36.5±1.0

67.5

9

J1

J2

J3

1

1 1

5

7

105.0±0.3

20.0±0.3

Ø 3.5±0.2

MOUNTING

HOLES

85.0±0.5

29.7±0.5

51.5±0.3

50.8±0.3

6

J4

1

2

5

113.0±0.5

52.5±0.8

2.3±0.5

70.1

ACTIVE AREA

52.6

80.5

ACTIVE AREA

3601 P Dimensions mm

Pin # Description

1 Battery Voltage (B+) – See Note 4 

2 Battery Common (B–)

3 Keyswitch

4 CAN High

5 CAN Low

6 CAN Shield

7 CAN Term. 1 – See Note 6 

8 CAN Term. 2 – See Note 6

9 1311 Rx

10 CAN Common

11 1311 Tx

12 LCD Heater – See Note 5

J1 Connect

Pin # Description

1 Sender 1

2 N/C

3 Switch Input 1

4 Switch Input 2

5 Switch Input 3

6 Switch Input 4

7 BDI Range Input

8 Backlight Dimmer Input

9 Frequency Input 1

10 MOSFET Output 1

11 MOSFET Output 2

12 MOSFET Return See Note9

13 Switch Input 5

14 Switch Input 6

15 Switch Input 7

16 Switch Input 8

J2 Connect

Pin # Description

1 MOSFET 3 & 4 Return– See Note 10

2 N/C

3 Video Input 1

4 Video Input Ground

5 Frequency Input 2

6 N/C

7 Video Input Ground

8 Video Input 2

J3 Connect

Pin # Description

1 Switch Common

2 Pushbutton 1 (Left)

3 Pushbutton 2 (Up)

4 Pushbutton 3 (Select)

5 Pushbutton 4 (Down)

6 Pushbutton 5 (Right)

J4 Connect

FRONT SIDE

BACK

1. Mounting: (4) Holes 3.6 mm dia.

2. LCD: Color, 320x240 (QVGA) Resolution, 

70.1x52.6 mm 

Active Area.

a. Cased units include lens with antireflective coating.

b. Wide viewing angle: 100 deg vertical, 

120 deg horizontal.

3. Mating Connectors:

– J1 - AMP 770581-1, 

Pins 770904-1;

– J2 - AMP 770583-1, 

Pins 770904-1;

– J3 - AMP 770579-1, 

Pins 770904-1;

– J4 - MOLEX 51110-0650,

Pins 50394;

4. Battery Voltage (B+) to be protected 

by a 1 AMP fuse.

5. LCD Heater B+ to be protected by 

a 3 AMP fuse.

6. Connect CAN Term 1 to CAN Term 2 

for 120 OHM CAN Bus Termination.

7. All modules are designed to be 

incorporated into a higher level 

assembly. The user is responsible for 

providing the environmental protection and 

mechanical support required to meet the 

specifications of that higher level assembly.

8. B+ Operating Range: 12–48 models, 

9–60VDC, 60–144VDC, 45–180VDC.

9. Sender input range: 0–10V.

10. MOSFET Returns MUST be connected to B–.

NOTES:

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3601T Dimensions mm

Pin # Description

1 Battery Voltage (B+) – See Note 5

2 Battery Common (B–)

3 Keyswitch

4 CAN High

5 CAN Low

6 CAN Shield

7 CAN Term. 1 – See Note 7

8 CAN Term. 2 – See Note 7

9 1311 Rx

10 CAN Common

11 1311 Tx

12 LCD Heater B+ – See Note 6

J1 Connect

Pin # Description

1 Sender 1

2 N/C

3 Switch Input 1

4 Switch Input 2

5 Switch Input 3

6 Switch Input 4

7 N/C

8 Backlight Dimmer Input

9 Frequency Input 1

10 MOSFET Output 1

11 MOSFET Output 2

12 MOSFET 1 & 2 Return – See Note 10

J2 Connect

Pin # Description

1 Switch Input 5

2 Switch Input 6

3 Switch Input 7

4 Switch Input 8

5 Sender 2

6 N/C

7 N/C

8 Frequency Input 2

9 Video Input 1

10 Video Input Ground

11 Video Input 2

12 Video Input Ground

J3 Connect

FRONT

SIDE

NOTES:

1. Materials:

a. Case: ABS/Polycarbonate, UL94-V0. 

b. Lens: Polycarbonate, Clear, Scratchresistant, anti-reflective outer surface, 

anti-fog inner surface.

c. Buttons and Overmold: Black rubber.

2. Mounting: Use snap fingers on panel 

thickness from 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm. 

Mounting bracket 17686370 can be used for 

panel thicknesses 1.5–6.0mm. Mounting 

bracket is designed for one installation only. 

Destruction of mounting bracket may occur 

if attempted to remove.

3. LCD: Color, 320x240 (QVGA) resolution, 

70.1x52.6mm viewing area.

Wide viewing angle: verticle 100 deg, 

horizontal 120 deg.

4. Mating Deutsch Connectors:

J1 - DTM06-12SA, Housing;

J2 - DTM06-12SB, Housing;

J3 - DTM06-12SC, Housing;

J4 - DTM06-12SD, Housing;

Contacts - 0462-201-20141 or 

1062-20-0122 Sockets.

Wedge Lock - WM-12S.

See Pinout charts.

5. Battery Voltage (B+) to be protected by 

1 amp fuse.

6. LCD Heater B+ to be protected by 

3 amp fuse.

7. Connect CAN term 1 to CAN term 2 for 120 

Ohm CAN bus termination.

8. B+ Operating Range:

3601T 1248-XXXX:9-60V

3601T 60144-XXXX: 45-180V.

9. Sender Input Range: 1-10V.

10. MOSFET Return must be connected to B–.

11. Protection Rating IP67.

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1 6

12 J1 7

1 6

12 J3 7

1 6

12 J2 7

102.0±1.0 

5.5±1.0 

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NOTES: 

1. Mounting: (4) Holes 3.6 mm dia.

2. LCD: Color, 320x240 (QVGA) Resolution, 

115.2x86.4 mm Active Area.

a. Cased units include lens with antireflective coating.

b. Wide viewing angle: 120 deg vertical, 

140 deg horizontal.

3. Mating Connectors:

J1 - AMP 770581-1,

Pins 770904-1;

J2 - AMP 770585-1, 

Pins 770904-1;

J3 - AMP 770583-1, 

Pins 770904-1;

J4 - AMP 103975-5;

J5 - Binder 99-0405-00-03 (Unshielded) or 

99-0405-10-03 (Shielded).

4. Battery Voltage (B+) to be protected by 

a 1 AMP fuse.

5. LCD Heater B+ to be protected by a 3 AMP fuse.

6. Connect CAN Term 1 to CAN Term 2 for 120 

OHM CAN Bus Termination.

7. All modules are designed to be incorporated into 

a higher level assembly. The user is responsible 

for providing the environmental protection 

and mechanical support required to meet the 

specifications of that higher level assembly.

8. B+ Operating Range: 12–48 models, 

9–60VDC, 60–144VDC, 45–180VDC.

9. Sender input range: 0–10V.

10. MOSFET Returns MUST be connected to B–.

11. Unless otherwise specified, tolerance is 

+/- 0.5.

3701P Dimensions mm Pin # Description

1 Battery Voltage (B+) – See Note 4 

2 Battery Common (B–)

3 Keyswitch

4 CAN High

5 CAN Low

6 CAN Shield

7 CAN Term. 1 – See Note 6 

8 CAN Term. 2 – See Note 6

9 1311 Rx

10 CAN Common

11 1311 Tx

12 LCD Heater B+ – See Note 5

J1 Connect

Pin # Description

1 Sender 1

2 N/C

3 Switch Input 1

4 Switch Input 2

5 Switch Input 3

6 Switch Input 4

7 BDI Range Select

8 Backlight Dimmer Input

9 Frequency Input 1

10 MOSFET Output 1

11 MOSFET Output 2

12 MOSFET 1 & 2 Return

13 Switch Input 5

14 Switch Input 6

15 Switch Input 7

16 Switch Input 8

17 Sender 2

18 N/C

19 Sender 3

20 Frequency Input 2 – See Note 10

J2 Connect

Pin # Description

1 MOSFET 3 & 4 Return – See Note 10

2 Frequency Input 3

3 MOSFET Output 3

4 MOSFET Output 4

5 Switch Input 9

6 Switch Input 10

7 Switch Input 11

8 Switch Input 12

9 Switch Input 13

10 Switch Input 14

11 Switch Input 15

12 Switch Input 16

13 Sender 4

14 Potentiometer High

15 Sender 5

16 Potentiometer Low

J3 Connect

Pin # Description

1 Ground

2 Pushbutton 1 (Left)

3 Pushbutton 2 (Up)

4 Pushbutton 3 (Select)

5 Pushbutton 4 (Down)

6 Pushbutton 5 (Right)

J4 Connect

Pin # Description

1 Video Input Ground

2 Video Input Signal 1

3 Video Input Signal 2

J5 Connect

FRONT

SIDE

BACK

1.6 1.6

13.5

19.0

42.5±1.3

Ø4.6 (4X)

115.3

4.6

4.6

140

2

J5

9 J3 16 7 J1 12

1 8

11 J2 20

1 10

1 6

1J4

124.5

119.0

90.2

149.1

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3701T Dimensions mm

8.8±1.0

6.0±1.0

71.7±1.0

59.7±1.0

2

VIDEO IN

1 6 1 6

12 J2 7

1 6

12 J4 7

1 6

12 J3 7

12 J1 7

152.0±1.0

190.4±1.0

Pin # Description

1 Battery Voltage (B+) – 

See Note 6

2 Battery Common (B–)

3 Keyswitch

4 CAN High

5 CAN Low

6 CAN Shield

7 CAN Term. 1 – See Note 8

8 CAN Term. 2 – See Note 8

9 1311 Rx

10 CAN Common

11 1311 Tx

12 LCD Heater B+ – See Note 7

J1 Connect

Pin # Description

1 Sender 1

2 N/C

3 Switch Input 1

4 Switch Input 2

5 Switch Input 3

6 Switch Input 4

7 BDI Range Select

8 Backlight Dimmer Input

9 Frequency Input 1

10 MOSFET Output 1

11 MOSFET Output 2

12 MOSFET 1 & 2 Return

J2 Connect

Pin # Description

1 Switch Input 5

2 Switch Input 6

3 Switch Input 7

4 Switch Input 8

5 Sender 2

6 N/C

7 Sender 3

8 Frequency Input 2

9 MOSFET 3 & 4 Return

10 Frequency Input 3

11 MOSFET Output 3

12 MOSFET Output 4

J3 Connect

Pin # Description

1 Input Ground

2 Input Signal 1

3 Input Signal 2

J4 Connect Video In

Pin # Description

1 Switch Input 9

2 Switch Input 10

3 Switch Input 11

4 Switch Input 12

5 Switch Input 13

6 Switch Input 14

7 Switch Input 15

8 Switch Input 16

9 Sender 4

10 Potentiometer High

11 Sender 5

12 Potentiometer Low

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WARRANTY Two year limited warranty from time of delivery.

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▶ Curtis part number 18427113 camera splitter box allows direct 

connection between two cameras and Model enGage VII.

▶ Cameras are also available: PAL format – Curtis part number 

17760PAL-001, NTSC format – Curtis part number 17760NTSC-001.

Video Splitter

ACCESSORIES

enGage VI and VII NOTES:

1. Materials:

a. Case: ABS/Polycarbonate, UL94-V0. 

b. Lens: Glass, Clear, Scratch-resistant, 

anti-reflective outer surface, anti-fog 

inner surface. Polycarbonate lens 

material optional.

c. Buttons and Overmold: Black rubber.

2. Mounting: Use snap fingers on panel thickness 

from 0.8 mm to 2.5 mm .

3. Mounting bracket 17687370 can be used for 

panel thicknesses 2.0–8.0mm. Mounting 

bracket is designed for one installation only. 

Destruction of mounting bracket may occur 

if attempted to remove (See “Mounting 

Options” on Page 7).

4. LCD: Color, 320x240 (QVGA) resolution, 

115.2x86.4mm viewing area. Wide viewing 

angle: verticle 120 deg, horizontal 140 deg.

5. Mating Deutsch Connectors: 

J1 - DTM06-12SA, Housing; 

J2 - DTM06-12SB, Housing; 

J3 - DTM06-12SC, Housing 

J4 - DTM06-12SD, Housing; 

Contacts - 0462-201-20141 or 

1062-20-0122 Sockets.; 

Wedge Lock - WM-12S; 

See Pinout charts above.

6. Mating “Video In” Connector: Binder 99-

0405-00-03 (Unshielded) or 99-0405-10-03 

(Shielded). See Pinout charts above.

7. Battery Voltage (B+) to be protected by 

1 amp fuse.

8. LCD Heater B+ to be protected by 3 amp fuse.

9. Connect CAN term 1 to CAN term 2 for 120 

Ohm CAN bus termination.

10. MOSFET returns must be connected to B–.

11. Mating harness part numbers: 

Connector J1: 15233014-1; 

Connector J2: 15233014-2; 

Connector J3: 15233014-3; 

Connector J4: 15233014-4.