Fused power lead to control module
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michael didonato
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Fused power lead to control module
I know the motion control module has a built in fuse, but has anyone put a inline fuse on the positive lead going to the control module?
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Christoffer Ahlfors
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Re: Fused power lead to control module
No, but cars have a "fusible link" from the battery for protection against wiring shorting out before the first fuse is reached. I am not aware of anything like that available for our world, but see it as a good idea, both to protect from fire and secure the rather serious battery investment these days. 
A little too much is about right...
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Armortek
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Re: Fused power lead to control module
In line fuse holders can be added - the challenge is matching the fuse rating to your driving conditions.
When driving and turning on a smooth surface, a 30A fuse for the module controlling the main drive motors should be sufficient. Especially if it is a slow burn type fuse.
https://www.littelfuse.com/products/fus ... s/299.aspx
If you drive through tall grass grass, tow a car (
) ...... then the current draw will increase. Current draw can get up to 60A - but sustained running at this level will burn the motors out and throw the tracks.
One other thing to note is that if you tow the tank there will be regenerative current going from the motors back to the batteries. Hence if you do tow or freewheel the tank we recommend that you disconnect the motors and keep the speed to the normal tank speed.
When driving and turning on a smooth surface, a 30A fuse for the module controlling the main drive motors should be sufficient. Especially if it is a slow burn type fuse.
https://www.littelfuse.com/products/fus ... s/299.aspx
If you drive through tall grass grass, tow a car (
) ...... then the current draw will increase. Current draw can get up to 60A - but sustained running at this level will burn the motors out and throw the tracks.One other thing to note is that if you tow the tank there will be regenerative current going from the motors back to the batteries. Hence if you do tow or freewheel the tank we recommend that you disconnect the motors and keep the speed to the normal tank speed.
Armortek