48 Volt Settings

[jmeaghan]

Hello I am buying a new 48V battery (upgrading from 24V) and I am wondering what to set my continuous battery setting to and my peak battery setting to.  I'm just looking for regular settings I don't want to strain the battery.

Thank you.

[Pwd]

What 48V battery are you buying? How many amp hours (Ah)?

If it is any of the GM LifePO4 packs, I believe they are rated for 3C. Multiply the amp hours by the C-rate and that will give you the max amps the battery can safely deliver.

Have a look at the photo of the battery on this page:
http://www.goldenmotor.ca/products/48V15AH-LiFePO4-Battery-in-FREE-Eco%252dpack-Bag.html

[jmeaghan]

Thanks for the prompt reply.  Yes the battery is 15AH.  So would I set the continuous setting to 45 Amps?  Also what should the peak amp setting value be?


Thank you.

[Pwd]

You are welcome. What kind of motor are you running? The MP3 will max out at 35Amps Cont. and ~50amps peak. I would search around here for the default settings for your motor.

For the record, I have my Magic Pie 2 (internal Controlles) set to 30amps cont. and 50 peak.

[jmeaghan]

Hello again I appreciate the help.  Yes the motor is the MP3.  I am looking forward to riding as soon as my new battery arrives.  I will use  35 amps for continuous and 50 amps for peak.


Cheers!