07-27-2021, 11:01 AM | #1 |
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Lithium (Allied) Installation Question
I was told for the Allied installation, that I should add an additional toggle switch to completely shut off all power when not in use it so that the BMS system in the Allied batteries will balance the cells properly.
They said that the Allied battery BMS system only balances when there is no draw from them, and that if there is even a minor draw (from let's say a 48v to 12v converter), that it would cause the batteries to eventually become unbalanced. Does the Run/Tow switch shutoff all power and remove any draw from the batteries when off? The lights/turn signal/horn, and battery guage don't work on my cart when the Tun/Tow is off. So I'm guessing that any converter that may be installed (if any) is also turned off when the Run/Tow is off? |
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07-27-2021, 12:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: Lithium (Allied) Installation Question
You need to check how your converter is wired. Mine (Yamaha cart but aftermarket) is directly connected to the main battery with a "trigger" signal that goes to the ignition switch to activate it. So technically it's always connected to the pack but I doubt that it draws much current in that state.
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07-27-2021, 12:56 PM | #3 | |
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07-27-2021, 01:21 PM | #4 |
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Re: Lithium (Allied) Installation Question
I'm sure that the lights do not run off of 48V but sometimes they run off of only one or two of your batteries. You need to figure that out.
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07-27-2021, 03:02 PM | #5 |
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Re: Lithium (Allied) Installation Question
Does anyone know if the run/tow switch can be used to shut off all draw from the batteries? And if so, what about if I add a 48v-12v converter, could that also be shutoff from the tow switch so that it doesn't have any draw from the batteries.
Like I said, I heard that with the allied batteries, even a small amount of draw while the cart is resting can prevent their BMS from balancing the batteries correctly, as they balance properly when there is absolutely no draw from them. |
07-28-2021, 08:13 AM | #6 | |
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This is on 03 club car DS. Note: I did not wire the meter with ignition key because it goes to "sleep" if no current draw is detected. So, most likely the 0.09 amps was from when I hit the button for it to wake up. Not sure if that helps? |
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07-28-2021, 01:06 PM | #7 | |
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07-28-2021, 01:45 PM | #8 | |
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I'm guessing with single pack Lithium products, it may not be an issue, but maybe only for the drop in "multi-pack" lithium batteries like Allied. My question is, whether or not the Run/Tow switch can be used to eliminate all draw from the batteries, or if I need to install an extra switch. Currently, if I turn the Run/Tow to "tow", everything shuts down, but I don't have a voltage meter to determine if there is draw on the batteries. |
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07-28-2021, 03:24 PM | #9 | |
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07-30-2021, 02:29 PM | #10 |
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