Getting Zero Volts Across Full Battery Pack

Sergio · 01-12-2021, 09:19 PM

The 200v setting is the opposite of what you have, your pictures show you are using the 12v battery setting, the notched side of the dial is what points to the setting.

Make sure it is set for 200V.

Also make sure it is in DC mode (button up) as mentioned.

Caseyrollins08 · 01-12-2021, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonRMorrow

There's a toggle button for AC or DC voltage on that meter. Can't tell from the picture if the screen is indicating AC or DC.

DC is what you want. I've talked people through using a voltmeter over the phone before, Wavy volts setting is AC, Railroad Volts is DC!

Yeah, I toggled it on and off but it’s on DC... ugh.

simicrintz · 01-12-2021, 09:25 PM

Like Sergio said, it looks like you have the dial 180 degrees out.

DaveMJ · 01-12-2021, 09:30 PM

Edit - by the time I posted this others had made similar comments:

I have that same meter - pretty sure you have the dial pointing in the wrong direction. I zoomed in on your photo and the range indicator on the knob appears to be pointing to the 12 volt battery range. Try rotating it 180 degrees to the 200 volt range. Also double check to make sure the AC/DC button is NOT pushed in.

Sergio · 01-12-2021, 09:31 PM

After this detour you can get back on track and look at the solenoid and diode connections since if that diode is backwards it will take out your micro-switch.

Caseyrollins08 · 01-12-2021, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sergio

After this detour you can get back on track and look at the solenoid and diode connections since if that diode is backwards it will take out your micro-switch.

Wow, I feel pretty stupid. I get so caught up thinking a out the next step that overlook something so simple... I have 51.6 on the main neg and pod post... Thanks guys

simicrintz · 01-12-2021, 10:43 PM

There is a direct reason why I thought that you were 180 out; don't feel like the Lone Ranger :)

Bama Brad · 01-13-2021, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Caseyrollins08

Wow, I feel pretty stupid. I get so caught up thinking a out the next step that overlook something so simple... I have 51.6 on the main neg and pod post... Thanks guys

Don't feel stupid...we've all done it!

01-12-2021, 09:19 PM	#31
Sergio Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 9,329	Re: Getting Zero Volts Across Full Battery Pack The 200v setting is the opposite of what you have, your pictures show you are using the 12v battery setting, the notched side of the dial is what points to the setting. Make sure it is set for 200V. Also make sure it is in DC mode (button up) as mentioned.

01-12-2021, 09:25 PM	#33
simicrintz Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 2,799	Re: Getting Zero Volts Across Full Battery Pack Like Sergio said, it looks like you have the dial 180 degrees out.

01-12-2021, 09:31 PM	#35
Sergio Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 9,329	Re: Getting Zero Volts Across Full Battery Pack After this detour you can get back on track and look at the solenoid and diode connections since if that diode is backwards it will take out your micro-switch.

01-12-2021, 10:43 PM	#37
simicrintz Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 2,799	Re: Getting Zero Volts Across Full Battery Pack There is a direct reason why I thought that you were 180 out; don't feel like the Lone Ranger :)

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