New xct400pds

scottyb · 07-11-2015, 08:02 AM

Great feature - I dislike setting the parking brake every time I jump out to close a gate or ? So it's a real convenience to to have the cart tell me if it is rolling.

JohnnieB · 07-11-2015, 09:16 AM

From what I can tell so far, the XCTxxxPDS is a Curtis 1206MX (stock 36V PDS controller) on steroids.

All the features, plus being able to program the performance characteristics.

In addition, it is usable at higher pack voltages and you can keep data logs.

Also looks like there are some enhancements in the pipeline.

scottyb · 07-11-2015, 01:52 PM

Last week I was told that with the optional fan the 400 can sustain higher outputs. I put this on my wish list.

Meanwhile back at the ranch - I pulled my Es-63-49 off my 42v 2008 PDS with the DCX control and re-installed the stock motor. Now I have two 42v PDS with stock tires and motors. One with DCX400 and one with XCT400. Great comparison to jump in them both.

JohnnieB · 07-11-2015, 02:42 PM

Between rainy days, Dr. appointments, medical tests and procedures, I haven't had the opportunity to wring it out good in the hillier areas, but the Fan Status Flag gets set quite a bit, so I probably will get a fan for it.

I did have it stop working a few times on one trip through town with SWMBO on-board. It didn't flash a red LED error code and I didn't have a laptop connected, so no file to review for error flags. I suspect it was overtemp shutdown, but no way of knowing for sure. Hasn't happened again.

scottyb · 07-11-2015, 05:33 PM

I order a couple of fan kits.

cgtech · 07-11-2015, 10:32 PM

On any motor controller where a fan is an "available option", to me, it is not an "option", but "shall be ordered with". I live in the desert, and we all know how electronics love heat & heating-cooling cycles.

scottyb · 07-12-2015, 07:13 AM

Roger that, the desert is hard on everything. I lived in the Mojave desert for 20 years. I saw temps from 136º - 7º

As I was told, installing the fan and duct kit unlocks output limits in the control.

cgtech · 07-12-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Roger that, the desert is hard on everything. I lived in the Mojave desert for 20 years. I saw temps from 136º - 7º

As I was told, installing the fan and duct kit unlocks output limits in the control.

"Unlocks" as in "allows you to select", or "enhances the usability of"? Let us know. I have not ordered a Xct without a fan (and cant see that happening either).

gwh1bass · 07-13-2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gwh1bass

Well that's it for me.

The 500 has the cooling fan attached, yea
The 400 is temporarily out of stock
It's only a $100 more
If I can get 2 more Crown CR 220 tomorrow, I'm in for the 500
Go big or go home
Can I or (Scottyb) dial this down, the 500, I have teenagers driving this cart
I'm assuming I can get 2 more 6 volts in the bagwell, tape measure says yes
Now I need 2 more 2 ga cables

Looks like discretionary cart funds need to go to repairing my Power stroke 6.0 oil and EGR coolers

still watching this thread for everyone's take on the new controller. Maybe I could sell something, like the car I recently bought my daughter

cgtech · 07-13-2015, 07:30 PM

YUK! 6.0 no bueno. Ours did same thing (i think they all will, when is the question). Delete kit & Sct tuner made it a beast (better be pointing intended direction when go-pedal is mashed) i like the power, just not as dependable as the 7.3.

07-11-2015, 08:02 AM	#111
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: New xct400pds Great feature - I dislike setting the parking brake every time I jump out to close a gate or ? So it's a real convenience to to have the cart tell me if it is rolling.

07-11-2015, 09:16 AM	#112
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: New xct400pds From what I can tell so far, the XCTxxxPDS is a Curtis 1206MX (stock 36V PDS controller) on steroids. All the features, plus being able to program the performance characteristics. In addition, it is usable at higher pack voltages and you can keep data logs. Also looks like there are some enhancements in the pipeline.

07-11-2015, 01:52 PM	#113
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: New xct400pds Last week I was told that with the optional fan the 400 can sustain higher outputs. I put this on my wish list. Meanwhile back at the ranch - I pulled my Es-63-49 off my 42v 2008 PDS with the DCX control and re-installed the stock motor. Now I have two 42v PDS with stock tires and motors. One with DCX400 and one with XCT400. Great comparison to jump in them both.

07-11-2015, 02:42 PM	#114
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: New xct400pds Between rainy days, Dr. appointments, medical tests and procedures, I haven't had the opportunity to wring it out good in the hillier areas, but the Fan Status Flag gets set quite a bit, so I probably will get a fan for it. I did have it stop working a few times on one trip through town with SWMBO on-board. It didn't flash a red LED error code and I didn't have a laptop connected, so no file to review for error flags. I suspect it was overtemp shutdown, but no way of knowing for sure. Hasn't happened again.

07-11-2015, 05:33 PM	#115
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: New xct400pds I order a couple of fan kits.

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07-11-2015, 10:32 PM	#116
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: New xct400pds On any motor controller where a fan is an "available option", to me, it is not an "option", but "shall be ordered with". I live in the desert, and we all know how electronics love heat & heating-cooling cycles.

07-12-2015, 07:13 AM	#117
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: New xct400pds Roger that, the desert is hard on everything. I lived in the Mojave desert for 20 years. I saw temps from 136º - 7º As I was told, installing the fan and duct kit unlocks output limits in the control.

07-13-2015, 07:30 PM	#120
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: New xct400pds YUK! 6.0 no bueno. Ours did same thing (i think they all will, when is the question). Delete kit & Sct tuner made it a beast (better be pointing intended direction when go-pedal is mashed) i like the power, just not as dependable as the 7.3.