Thread: Traxide system. Problem?

I am sure I will be corrected but I thought when it was flash it meant it was charging the 2nd battery and when constant its back on the main battery.

I dont think you have a problem.

Cheers Ean

On my D2,the SC80 flashing indicated that the batteries were disconected,solid light was connected.
Im sure Im correct buy you now have me wondering,bloody old age and Im not 50 yet
Andrew

My D3 isn't handy otherwise I would check but isn't it written on the controller what it means. Flashing or constant.

Cheers Ean

Hi Ean and close.

Hi ytt105, at 12.5v and 12.7v in the respective batteries, the SC80 should still have a solid Green LED.

The LED only flashes if the SC80 cuts out.

But with the SC80 mounted in the rear, a VERY HEAVY load can cause a voltage drop sufficient to draw the rear battery's voltage down to a point where the SC80 drops out but again, it would need to be a substantially high current load.

Were you working with anything that might have cased that sort of current draw?

Or did you disconnect your earth at any time?

The SC80 is mounted in the front! Next to the 2nd battery which is in the spare spot. The 3rd battery is the only bit mounted in the back.

There was no work going on. I'd noticed it a couple of weeks ago and actually drilled a hole through the cover so I could keep and eye on it.

OK the SC80 should not cut-out until the battery voltage is at 12.0v, so something is not right.

Is the LED solid with your motor running?

check the voltage drop across the cabling.

IVe fixed this fault twice now by reworking the terminal connections to the battery.

if it was working initially and then its started to cut out more often you should find that the fault is internal corrosion inside the crimp joint.

if this turns out to be the case please go and treat your cables to some high quality connections, get some of the proper terminal cleaner and protectant to air in prenting corrsion and some of the good marine grade heat shrink with the sealing glue on the inside.

youve got in all practical reality is one of the best dual battery controlers on the market, dont sell it short by supporting it with shoddy accessories or workmanshim.

Originally Posted by drivesafe

OK the SC80 should not cut-out until the battery voltage is at 12.0v, so something is not right.

Is the LED solid with your motor running?

Yes. Batteries read 14.7 when started.