PDS FnR switch question

gwsmith1 · 03-19-2021, 05:48 PM

I am converting my DCS FnR level to a dash mounted PDS switch. I bought an EZGO switch that I thought was correct but just wanted to double check if the PDS switch is JUST F or R or is there a "dead" or "neutral" spot in the middle. Seems like it would be one or the other but just wanted to double check before I I got it mounted.

Thanks !

JohnnieB · 03-19-2021, 06:14 PM

The PDS direction selector switch is the On-Off-On type, or Foward-Neutral-Reverse.

If you are installing an actual PDS switch, it is SPDT/center-OFF, so you'll have to add a diode to get reverse to work.

In a DCS the two switches are "Run" and "Reverse".
For F only Run is closed and for R both Run and Reverse are closed.

gwsmith1 · 03-19-2021, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnieB

The PDS direction selector switch is the On-Off-On type, or Foward-Neutral-Reverse.

If you are installing an actual PDS switch, it is SPDT/center-OFF, so you'll have to add a diode to get reverse to work.

In a DCS the two switches are "Run" and "Reverse".
For F only Run is closed and for R both Run and Reverse are closed.

Thanks JohnnieB for the clarification. It would have bugged me not knowing for sure LOL. I have it working with a 3A diode right now. Should that suffice in your opinion ?

Thanks for the help !

JohnnieB · 03-19-2021, 07:13 PM

Yep. A 3A diode is more than adequate.

Glad to hear you've got it working.

03-19-2021, 05:48 PM	#1
gwsmith1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 29	PDS FnR switch question I am converting my DCS FnR level to a dash mounted PDS switch. I bought an EZGO switch that I thought was correct but just wanted to double check if the PDS switch is JUST F or R or is there a "dead" or "neutral" spot in the middle. Seems like it would be one or the other but just wanted to double check before I I got it mounted. Thanks !
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03-19-2021, 06:14 PM	#2
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: PDS FnR switch question The PDS direction selector switch is the On-Off-On type, or Foward-Neutral-Reverse. If you are installing an actual PDS switch, it is SPDT/center-OFF, so you'll have to add a diode to get reverse to work. In a DCS the two switches are "Run" and "Reverse". For F only Run is closed and for R both Run and Reverse are closed.

03-19-2021, 07:13 PM	#4
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: PDS FnR switch question Yep. A 3A diode is more than adequate. Glad to hear you've got it working.

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