06-04-2008, 10:56 PM
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I'm an elect tech... And I thought I was the only one that said that!!!!
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You let out the magic smoke. Everyone knows electronics don't work if you let the smoke out.  |
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06-04-2008, 11:51 PM
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Ben - I wonder if it's a coincidence that this happened so shortly after you upgraded your pack voltage. I know it's rated for 48v, but what might the peak charging voltage be on your new charger? (Your controller probably isn't electrically connected when charging, is it?)
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06-05-2008, 02:40 AM
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Wow. This is the first EV casualty I've ever herd of. Thanks for sharing, Ben N.
I wonder if by chance the batteries charged to a state that the controller couldn't
properly handle.
does Alltrax have a bad rep by any chance? soon i will be looking for which brand
controller to buy.
Another thought - do you still have the forklift's controller lying around or are you planning to use that with your metro?
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06-05-2008, 08:12 AM
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Actually, I did just dig up the original purchase date info.
Yep, if it was a one year warranty, it was up last week!
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They might work with you on that, call and talk to them. Maybe they will give you a cost break on the next one.
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06-05-2008, 09:36 AM
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Here's the voltage specs on the AXE from Alltrax's web page:
"Type: DC "SERIES WOUND" motor controller
Undervoltage cutback: adjustable, 16-30 VDC
Overvoltage shutdown: adjustable,
30-60 VDC (48V models) (60VDC MAX)"
The highest I have ever seen the battery pack voltage at was 55 volts.
The controller is disconnected from the pack while charging.
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06-05-2008, 10:00 AM
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That's really a shame to see. Hopefully you get it all sorted out quickly so you don't have to burn too much more FF to get around!
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06-05-2008, 10:02 AM
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It's worth calling them up, it never looks good on their part to have their product fail like this, even more so on a vehicle that is in public view.
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06-05-2008, 12:00 PM
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Preliminary good news.. I looked up and found that the Alltrax has a TWO YEAR WARRANTY!
I got a call back from the warranty guy at Alltrax, saying that the best thing might be for me to contact the company I purchased the controller from, because I might be able to get a new one faster that way.
I am still waiting on a call back from my original dealer.
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06-05-2008, 12:09 PM
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i hope this gets sorted out for you shortly, such a bummer that it happened though.
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06-05-2008, 12:21 PM
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bummer it happened yes but if you get a replacement thats great ... it was flawed if it burnt up with in a year.
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