Fishmasterdan said:
Do you need to add a 2 pole fuse or a 1 pole fuse?
I use inexpensive glass fuses in an easy access fuse holder inline right off the main battery positive.
I also start with lower amp fuses. If it blows I go up 5 amps. I never go higher than the rating of the controller.
I also keep spare fuses stored on the eBike.
Some folks use resettable circuit breakers.
Fishmasterdan said:
What is largest fuse I can put in a 50a unit?
50 amps. But start lower and work your way up to 50 amps.
Better to blow a 20 cent fuse than to melt wires or destroy a motor or controller.
Fishmasterdan said:
Is there a switch that can be used to turn power off (like stop the massive capacitor draw )before I plug the batteries in and stop frying my connectors?
The thin red controller "ignition" wire only draws 60 ma. A simple toggle switch can be used.
The thick red wire is the MAIN POWER to the mosfets. This is the power that makes the motor run.
The MAIN POWER wire can be connected all the time. When the ignition is off, the MAIN POWER current draws less than 10 ma.
The MAIN capacitors in the controller will stay charged for a long while even after the MAIN POWER is disconnected.
Fishmasterdan said:
What is the upper limit of temperature?
It is good practice to check both the MOTOR and CONTROLLER temperature by hand.
HEAT is the enemy. Both the MOTOR and CONTROLLER can overheat if you push them too hard.
I prefer to ride so that neither the MOTOR or CONTROLLER get more than moderately warm (50 Celcius).
Fishmasterdan said:
There is NO saftey feature's built into this unit what is NEEDED to protect my investment?
1) Use a master fuse.
2) Check MOTOR or CONTROLLER temperature by hand on a regular basis.
3) Get to "know" your system first then SLOWY start to push the limits.
4) Use Common Sense and your system will last indefinitely.
Fishmasterdan said:
What is the max voltage the controller can withstand?
Depends on the controller purchased. The 50 Amp Infineons I sell ONLY use 100V mosfets and 100V capacitors.
The transistor mod opens the safe voltage window with a Max safe voltage up to 90V.
The R12 mod will increase the Max regen voltage from 60V up to about 84V.
Fishmasterdan said:
What does the yellow wire actually do?
See ... http://98.131.176.65/endless-sphere/Infineon_Wiring.jpg
Fishmasterdan said:
What does the blue wire actually do?
See ... http://98.131.176.65/endless-sphere/Infineon_Wiring.jpg
Fishmasterdan said:
How do you hook up the "key switch wire" what do I need for the key switch if I want a key switch?
See ... http://98.131.176.65/endless-sphere/Infineon_Wiring.jpg
The thin red controller "ignition" wire only draws 60 ma. A simple toggle switch can be used.
Fishmasterdan said:
What kind of throttle do I need and where do I buy them if I dont want a full size?
The infineon controller uses a hall effect throttle.
See ... http://www.electricscooterparts.com/throttles.html#hall
OR ... http://stores.ebay.com/HuaQiang-North-Road_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm
Fishmasterdan said:
What kind of connectors are needed for the battery/hall sensor ect?
The stock controller comes with typical "Chinese" connectors.
See ... http://www.electricscooterparts.com/wireconnectors.html#throttle
Many folks cut these off. Some will hard wire (no connectors at all).
Some folks use Andersen Power Pole ... http://www.powerwerx.com/anderson-powerpoles-accessories/individual-housings-contacts-roll-pins/
Fishmasterdan said:
The LVC can be set in the software. Then "flash" the MCU with a PC interface cable.
Some folks also install a poteniometer to alter the LVC.
See ... http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=7361#p110932