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03-03-2016, 09:09 PM | #1 |
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Help with wiring a digital volt meter
I just got my digital volt meter. My question is how do I hook it up. I was going to hook it up to the key switch but where on the key switch do I connect it? The I am guessing the black wire has to be run to the battery itself? Do I need to buy extra wire?
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03-03-2016, 09:20 PM | #2 |
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Re: Help with wire a digital volt meter
Scroll down to the bottom of this link:
http://www.cartsunlimited.net/battery-led-meters.html There are some wiring diagrams depending on your type of cart. |
03-04-2016, 11:52 AM | #3 |
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Re: Help with wire a digital volt meter
OK, looked at the installation page. It looks like I need to connect the negative wire directly to the battery and also the positive if I want the most accurate reading. My questions is, what type of extra wire do I need to purchase/use to connect the meter to the battery?
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03-04-2016, 11:59 AM | #4 |
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Re: Help with wire a digital volt meter
Any 14-16 gauge stranded wire would be sufficient to connect that.
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03-04-2016, 12:12 PM | #5 |
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Re: Help with wire a digital volt meter
Do you recommend running both wires to the batteries directly? Will the meter turn off when I turn the cart off?
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03-04-2016, 12:22 PM | #6 |
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Re: Help with wire a digital volt meter
The meter should give readings very close to actual pack voltage with an in-dash 'remote' connection.
Use a handheld voltmeter to find a switched lead from the key-switch to have the meter turn on and off. |
03-04-2016, 12:23 PM | #7 |
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Re: Help with wire a digital volt meter
I would recommend running the + off a Key activated source and run the - directly to the battery. This way the meter is only on when the key is on.
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03-04-2016, 01:27 PM | #8 | |
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Re: Help with wire a digital volt meter
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I saw on your install instructions that connecting it to the key switch will cause a .5volt discrepancy. That ok? |
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03-04-2016, 01:34 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Help with wire a digital volt meter
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Generally, it's okay to be a half volt off when deciding when to recharge. If you want to know how far off it is just check the pack with a good handheld meter and compare. This difference should be consistent - so you can rely on it. Go here on my website for help using a handheld multimeter. http://www.cartsunlimited.net/troubleshooting-.html |
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03-04-2016, 01:35 PM | #10 | |
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Re: Help with wire a digital volt meter
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Generally, it's okay to be a half volt off when deciding when to recharge. If you want to know how far off it is just check the pack with a good handheld meter and compare. This difference is due to the resistance in the wires and connectors and the switch itself, it should be consistent - so you can rely on it. Go here on my website for help using a handheld multimeter. http://www.cartsunlimited.net/troubleshooting-.html |
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