Electric Vehicle Conversion | File037 – Configuring the Alltrax AXE 7245

Configuring the Alltrax AXE 7245

So, I've had this big paper weight on my desk for about a month now. I was hoping that after I cleaned out the basement one of the "computer boxes o' junk," that there would be a serial to USB (9-pin RS 232 to USB) so I could play around with the Alltrax AXE 7245 settings, but nothing was found. I have one on order and hope to receive it soon!

The Controller Pro software looks pretty basic and extremely user-friendly. But, the settings will be more than enough for me. You can adjust the General settings, Throttle response and even record the performance. The Monitor option sounds cool as it will be perfect for my wife's netbook.

Here are the options available to the AXE (also has DCX optioins listed) controllers.

HPD (ON-OFF)
High Pedal Disable

AXE and DCX Models Only - Prevent motor controller from
providing power if throttle is applied prior to Key Switch Turned on

PLUG BRAKE
(ON-OFF)

AXE "P" and DCX models ONLY with A2 terminal lug. Provides
Plug Braking proportional to throttle position reaching ful
"Plugging" (Dynamic Motor Braking) when throttle below 25%.

TURBO (ON-OFF)

Provides higher seed when not in current limit and throttle is at
100%

1/2 SPEED REVERSE

ACXE and DCX Models Only - Limits vehicle speed in reverse
based on 50% of forward "Top Speed" setting.

MAX OUTPUT
CURRENT (0-100%)

0-100% adjustment limits max current supplied to motor. Used
to limit power. (The 400A controller set to 50%=200Amp max)

UNDER VOLTAGE

Sets the under voltage where the unit limits power and
eventually shuts off. Prevents battery damage

OVER VOLTAGE

Sets the over voltage shutoff for the controller during excessive
regen or overcharging to prevent damage

THROTTLE UP RATE
(1-15, Default 4)

Determines the rate of controller output power based on an
INCREASE in throttle input. Setting 1=slow, 15=Fast.

THROTTLE DOWN
RATE
(1-15 Default 4)

Determines the rate of controller output power based on an
DECREASE in throttle input. Setting 1=slow, 15=Fast

BRAKE CURRENT
(0-100%)

>AXE "P" Models - Adjusts the amount of Plug Brake Current as
a percentage of 100A of brake current

>DCX Models - Regeneration Feature is a percentage of possible
current available

TOP SPEED

Sets the top speed as a percentage of top-speed

Once my new cable arrives I will screen capture some of the configuration pages.

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Configuring the Alltrax AXE 7245

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