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Old 04-03-2012, 12:57 PM   #5
card_claud
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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Default Re: OnBoard Computer

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Originally Posted by TahoeDawgZ71 View Post
Claudio. Welcome to BGW. I'll be glad to help you understand what the Onboard computer is and what it do.
Thanks David !!!

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Originally Posted by TahoeDawgZ71 View Post
It controls the charger and monitors battery pack voltage to properly turn the charger on and off as needed while the cart is plugged into the charger.
It just turn ON and Turn OFF ( the relay inside the charger)when necessary ? Similiar a timer board in the Lester charger ?

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Originally Posted by TahoeDawgZ71 View Post
It also supplies power to the controller. The reason it do this is because it's got a safety feature built in that won't allow the car to run while charging. The onboard computer turns off power to the control circuit of the controller while it's charging.
Yeahh I realize it, I think some models turn off the main solenoide, other just send a sign to the controller, no ?

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The reason for different part numbers is due to the fact that there are so many different model cars with different battery configurations.
The batery current is important, or just the batery voltage ?

Why it works sensing the current that are going to the controller ?

Thanks again.

Cláudio.
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