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02-25-2015, 09:59 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Explain programable Controller advantages?! Thanks.
I have a 2002 CC DS 48v series cart. I'm looking to upgrade my stock controller to 400-600 amp GE or Altrax controller. I just don't understand the exact advantages of the programmable controller vs the non programmable to justify the extra cost.
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02-25-2015, 10:29 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Explain programable Controller advantages?! Thanks.
They're better because you can fine tune how you want the cart to drive. Throttle response, acceleration, regen braking, etc.
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02-25-2015, 10:32 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Explain programable Controller advantages?! Thanks.
Mine is a series so no regen braking, so basically you can set more torque /less speed or vice versa?
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02-25-2015, 10:33 PM | #4 |
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
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Re: Explain programable Controller advantages?! Thanks.
FWIW, the GE controllers are manually adjustable with small tuning screws on the side. The Alltrax controllers are laptop tunable controllers. Both are really good. Alltrax makes some controllers which are not programmable, but IMO you want that "tunability."
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02-25-2015, 10:35 PM | #5 |
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Re: Explain programable Controller advantages?! Thanks.
You can adjust max amperage output to set torque levels, and play with throttle up/down rates to suit your driving needs, plus a whole bunch of other cool stuff in the Alltrax menus. Remember with a series cart, in basic terms, amps = torque and volts = speed.
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02-25-2015, 11:01 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Explain programable Controller advantages?! Thanks.
What screw adjustment do the GE NON programable controllers have?
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02-26-2015, 12:55 AM | #7 | |
Happy Carting
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Re: Explain programable Controller advantages?! Thanks.
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Those 2 adjustments will give you the basic adjustments you may need to customize your performance to fit your needs. Generally speaking, 90% of all adjustable controls are running on factory default settings because - the manufacture sets the control up for what works best for most people... makes sense, right. There are a few additional things you can tweak in the computer type program. They are fun but not essential to max performance. Remember 100% is still 100% no matter how quick you get there. I hope this helps |
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02-26-2015, 07:41 AM | #8 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Explain programable Controller advantages?! Thanks.
Thanks scottyb. That's what I wanted to hear. I'll definetly be ordering a GE from you in next couple weeks! Appreciate the advice.
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02-26-2015, 09:39 AM | #9 |
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Re: Explain programable Controller advantages?! Thanks.
In my opinion the biggest reason for a programmable controller is so you will be able to match your motor to your controller or visa versa. The field maps are different.
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02-26-2015, 09:44 AM | #10 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Explain programable Controller advantages?! Thanks.
I gotcha. I plan getting GE 500 amp cintroller an getting an pq bandit in next few weeks.
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