Reverse contractor problem

[Sultany]

I am having trouble getting my reverse contactor to work

I have an electric conversion of a John Deere Gator and decided to add a reverse contactor however it does not seem to be working

My DC controller is a Curtis 1205
Reverse contactor is a DC 182

Powering a 48 volt DC motor with a forward and reverse switch

Can anyone look at my schematic and tell me what I may be doing wrong

[_ogre]

15 months ago you were asked a few clarification questions about components and a proper wiring diagram. chicken scratch on a screen capture is hardly a wiring diagram. there's a lot of experience on this site, it's hard to give you advice on chicken scratch

Originally Posted by ThreeCW

Sultany,

I would like to suggest something politely ... STOP right now before you connect something incorrectly and burn out your controller, solenoid or other equipment ... unless it is too late alreay .

It looks like you need to take some time and come up with a proper wiring diagram that will give you a successful outcome on paper first ... and once you are satisfied on paper for the components you are using, then perhaps ask for some feedback from the BGW members on your proposed wiring diagram. Once you get it figured out and reviewed, then (and only then) should you attempt to carefully wire it. Once you have it wired and BEFORE you energize the circuit, have the BGW crew again review you wiring photos.

Doing a conversion from mechanical to electric is a very ambitious and expensive project and you want to ensure that you do it right the first time, because one wrong wire can fry your electronic components and be a frustrating and costly experience.

Perhaps start by posting a list of all the major components you are proposing (include make, model and ratings) and we can provide you some feedback.

The Curtis 1205 is a Series motor controller, so I assume you have a series motor ... what make and model?

Perhaps as a starting point, have a look at the attached generic series wiring diagram from Alltrax (a motor controller manufacturer) ... this is an EXAMPLE ONLY ... your wiring may be similar (or not). Your wiring diagram should be designed around your Curtis controller.

Good luck with your build ... it sounds like an exiting (and challenging) project.

Regards, 3CW

[greg-g]

Maybe instead of wasting all of our time posting an insulting post you could have posted a schematic if you put in the Curtis 182 schematic into Google a number of good schematics come up post the one you are working with and maybe someone will help you

[Sultany]

Apologize for wasting your valuable time.

Hopefully one day I will be worthy of your insight.