Re: (ET) AllTrex On

[Rod Hower <rodhower ameritech net>]

Steve,
I didn't get the picture for connecting the
9V batteries, but I assume you just connect them
in series and put 18V across the B+ and B- terminals?
I'm working with Perry Cain on his E12 which
should be running today.  I should recieve
my control Today or Monday.
Rod
--- Steve Richardson <scr echoweb net> wrote:
> Hello Ralph,
> 
> Congratulations on your installation !
> 
> I felt the standard ramp rates (for golf cars) was a
> bit abrupt also on my E-15.  I have mine turned down
> to 2 I believe.  The ramp rate is programmed in by
> the test stand we use to test the controllers. 
> After more of us have used the controller in the
> ET's and we find a ramp rate that we all think is
> the best for most applications, I can re-program the
> tester to set the ramp at the level we desire.  Our
> goal is to provide you with a product that comes out
> of the box and works the way you want it to without
> having to "Program" the controller.  After users get
> use to the way the controller operates I imagine
> that some may want to raise the envelope a little
> for more action or fun.
> 
> Ralph did you get the software down loaded ok? 
> Please let me know if you had any problems because
> of our website.  You will find the controller is
> really easy to change once you get the software set
> up on you computer.  Remember you can power up the
> controller on the desktop with a 12 battery or two
> nine volt batteries in series and make changes to
> the settings before you even install the unit.  You
> should have received a diagram showing how to hook
> up the two nine volt batteries.  If not please let
> me know !
> 
> Thanks for your report !  Looking forward to your
> pictures also !
> 
> Steve
> Alltrax Inc.
> scr echoweb net
> 
> 
> 
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Ralph & Elaine Vogan 
>   To: Elec-Trak 
>   Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 8:29 PM
>   Subject: (ET) AllTrex On
> 
> 
>       I finnished Installing my Alltrex Today.  I
> rewired the entire E20 using larger wiring.  The
> power meter was always reading in the red so I
> replaced the old metal shunt with a 20 inch long
> piece of #6 wire.  The meter now reads in the range
> where it should be.  I think the metal shunt changes
> resistance with age.  
> 
>       The Alltrax worked good on the test run.  but
> if I shift from forward to reverse, or reverse to
> forward without stoping first it changes direction
> very fast.  Hold on tight.  That might be good in an
> emergency but its not something I would want to do
> very often.  The tractor handled it good though.  
> 
>       It does go a little faster than the old
> controls did.  I couldn't mount my Alltrex on the
> left side like Steve's, E15, it hit the PTO relay. 
> It had to go on the right side a bit little lower. 
> I hope to have some pictures soon, (camera broke). 
> I made some other changes to that I will Talk about
> after I test (debug) them.   
> 
>   Ralph
>   ralphgv centurytel net
> 
> 
> 
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