I expect the controller to fail full on, a scary thought with two eteks at 72v. http://visforvoltage.net/files/u64/Mar_5_2007_EM.jpg
Power consumption of a Curtis Albright SW200-505 is 1.72a at 13.8v or almost 24 watts! Regards, Andrew On 3/25/07, Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>So you will adapt the breaker with a mechanical connection to the >clutch cable? >Breaker ON - clutch cable tight >Breaker OFF - clutch cable loose > >Not a bad idea. The breaker still does its job is needed and >provides the "smoking disconnect" aspect of "The Big Red Button." I like the idea a lot. I think Andrew came up with it but I don't recall. >A minor point to consider with a keyed contactor is power >consumption of the contactor coil. Power management and vehicle >weight are the two disciplines that make or break EV/EM performance. >Ideally the contactor wouldn't energize until you commanded motor >operation. How much power does the coil of a contactor draw? Anyone? -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv
