2005 TXT converting to 48V

cokerta · 10-03-2020, 05:45 PM

Over the past year or so I have been accumulating the parts to convert my PDS txt to 48 volts, once the batteries are spent, what I have is a Plum Quick Bandit motor (already installed), Alltrax XCT 400 amp controller, SW180 Solenoid, 2 gauge cables, lester summit II battery Charger a new digital voltmeter on the way. Am I missing anything and is there anything I should know about swapping out the controllers? I have some mechanical abilities but I am not a mechanic. Any insight will be greatly appreciated. My batteries have reached the end of their life so it is time to make the swap.

cokerta · 10-06-2020, 03:20 PM

Surely one of you more experienced cart guys can help me out here

JohnnieB · 10-06-2020, 08:11 PM

If the SW180 coil is 48V rated, and you cave the correct field map ready to be loaded into the XCT for the PQ motor, you ought to be good to go.

In a nutshell, the controller, solenoid, battery pack and charger all have to be capable of working at the same voltage. In this case, 48V.

As well as the field map has too match motor.

Check with PQ for the max recommended RPM for the motor. Probably 6500RPM, which is about 28MPH on stock height (18") tires.

With a 48V pack, you may have the ability to exceed the max recommended motor RPM on level ground and will definitely have it going downhill.

cokerta · 10-07-2020, 02:08 PM

Thanks Johnnie B just wanted to make sure I was not leaving something out the controller is programmed for the PQ and the SW180 is 48V.

scottyb · 10-07-2020, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cokerta

Thanks Johnnie B just wanted to make sure I was not leaving something out the controller is programmed for the PQ and the SW180 is 48V.

Like JB said you should be good to go. One sticky thing that can happen to stop the joy is if the controller over voltage is set to low. So you might want to look at that. Personally I set it to 60 and go with it but I've seen lots of 36v carts set to 38.5 or such?

cokerta · 10-07-2020, 03:58 PM

Thanks Scottyb and also for the quick shipping on the parts.

10-03-2020, 05:45 PM	#1
cokerta Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 39	2005 TXT converting to 48V Over the past year or so I have been accumulating the parts to convert my PDS txt to 48 volts, once the batteries are spent, what I have is a Plum Quick Bandit motor (already installed), Alltrax XCT 400 amp controller, SW180 Solenoid, 2 gauge cables, lester summit II battery Charger a new digital voltmeter on the way. Am I missing anything and is there anything I should know about swapping out the controllers? I have some mechanical abilities but I am not a mechanic. Any insight will be greatly appreciated. My batteries have reached the end of their life so it is time to make the swap.
cokerta Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 39

10-06-2020, 03:20 PM	#2
cokerta Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 39	Re: 2005 TXT converting to 48V Surely one of you more experienced cart guys can help me out here
cokerta Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 39

10-06-2020, 08:11 PM	#3
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: 2005 TXT converting to 48V If the SW180 coil is 48V rated, and you cave the correct field map ready to be loaded into the XCT for the PQ motor, you ought to be good to go. In a nutshell, the controller, solenoid, battery pack and charger all have to be capable of working at the same voltage. In this case, 48V. As well as the field map has too match motor. Check with PQ for the max recommended RPM for the motor. Probably 6500RPM, which is about 28MPH on stock height (18") tires. With a 48V pack, you may have the ability to exceed the max recommended motor RPM on level ground and will definitely have it going downhill.

10-07-2020, 02:08 PM	#4
cokerta Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 39	Re: 2005 TXT converting to 48V Thanks Johnnie B just wanted to make sure I was not leaving something out the controller is programmed for the PQ and the SW180 is 48V.
cokerta Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 39

10-07-2020, 03:58 PM	#6
cokerta Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 39	Re: 2005 TXT converting to 48V Thanks Scottyb and also for the quick shipping on the parts.
cokerta Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 39

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