Alltrax DCX500 Install

greenmonster · 12-31-2010, 12:31 PM

My son and I completed the install- late last night

of a new DCX500 PDS that Santa brought me. We initially had the diode reversed and the controller went through initial diagnostics fine- ended up with a solid green LED. When we jumped in for a spin, the cart lurched but stopped and the LED went off.
I found a post here (from scottyb- Thanks by the way!) that listed the correct diode install and we had it opposite. After we switched it, off we go

.

Can I say 'SWEET'! Not much top end speed improvement but the torque you feel when you hit the accelerator is a huge improvement over stock! I'm taking the beast to the woods tonight for New Years Eve and will report later.

Here is my 2006 EZGO PDS' new specs:
Alltrax DCX500PDS limited to 80% output (purchased for future upgrades)
MZJ400 36V Solenoid
3 amp diode
220 ohm pre-charge resistor
2 Gauge Cables throughout
Stock Motor

I'll post pictures after I 'pretty' the install with wire ties etc...

HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone on BGW!!!

ChevyRacing75 · 12-31-2010, 12:33 PM

Congrats! A nice controller like that will definatley make a nice difference in torque

Have fun with it!

LostHusker · 12-31-2010, 01:18 PM

Congrats

kc4wd · 12-31-2010, 05:48 PM

Good Job. I'd like to see pic's of your setup. I just did the same install on my 07 PDS. Also would like to here your report after the woods trial. I haven't got to play with mine yet.

greenmonster · 01-01-2011, 04:55 PM

Pictures as promised. I'm very pleased with my controller upgrade from stock to the DCX500 especially the additional torque. I spent most of New Years Eve in the woods in lots of rain & mud- my stock controller would have stopped from thermal overload more than once last night.
The beast chugged through the mud without a hitch

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kc4wd · 01-01-2011, 08:26 PM

Thanks for the pic's. Looks good.

greenmonster · 01-01-2011, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kc4wd

Thanks for the pic's. Looks good.

I mounted my run-tow switch temporarily with zip ties. I really like the mount that you built- very cool! I'll probably end up using a piece of aluminum angle. Thanks!

kc4wd · 01-01-2011, 08:51 PM

Thanks, My 1st attempt was a peice of alum angle. I'll post a pic of it in a few minutes for you to see. If you want it I'll send it to you.

kc4wd · 01-01-2011, 09:11 PM

Here is what I started off with.

greenmonster · 01-02-2011, 10:14 AM

KC- I'd like to have it if you're willing to part with it.

How are you fabricating this stuff are you using a mill or some kind of router set-up? Very professional looking stuff!

12-31-2010, 12:31 PM	#1
greenmonster Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Destin, FL Posts: 73	Alltrax DCX500 Install My son and I completed the install- late last night of a new DCX500 PDS that Santa brought me. We initially had the diode reversed and the controller went through initial diagnostics fine- ended up with a solid green LED. When we jumped in for a spin, the cart lurched but stopped and the LED went off. I found a post here (from scottyb- Thanks by the way!) that listed the correct diode install and we had it opposite. After we switched it, off we go . Can I say 'SWEET'! Not much top end speed improvement but the torque you feel when you hit the accelerator is a huge improvement over stock! I'm taking the beast to the woods tonight for New Years Eve and will report later. Here is my 2006 EZGO PDS' new specs: Alltrax DCX500PDS limited to 80% output (purchased for future upgrades) MZJ400 36V Solenoid 3 amp diode 220 ohm pre-charge resistor 2 Gauge Cables throughout Stock Motor I'll post pictures after I 'pretty' the install with wire ties etc... HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone on BGW!!!

12-31-2010, 12:33 PM	#2
ChevyRacing75 Maybe This Weekend :) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Norman, NC Posts: 6,411	Re: Alltrax DCX500 Install Congrats! A nice controller like that will definatley make a nice difference in torque Have fun with it!

12-31-2010, 01:18 PM	#3
LostHusker Just one day at a time Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 8,650	Re: Alltrax DCX500 Install Congrats

12-31-2010, 05:48 PM	#4
kc4wd Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Asheboro NC Posts: 156	Re: Alltrax DCX500 Install Good Job. I'd like to see pic's of your setup. I just did the same install on my 07 PDS. Also would like to here your report after the woods trial. I haven't got to play with mine yet.

01-01-2011, 08:26 PM	#6
kc4wd Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Asheboro NC Posts: 156	Re: Alltrax DCX500 Install Thanks for the pic's. Looks good.

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01-01-2011, 08:51 PM	#8
kc4wd Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Asheboro NC Posts: 156	Re: Alltrax DCX500 Install Thanks, My 1st attempt was a peice of alum angle. I'll post a pic of it in a few minutes for you to see. If you want it I'll send it to you.

01-01-2011, 09:11 PM	#9
kc4wd Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Asheboro NC Posts: 156	Re: Alltrax DCX500 Install Here is what I started off with.

01-02-2011, 10:14 AM	#10
greenmonster Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Destin, FL Posts: 73	Re: Alltrax DCX500 Install KC- I'd like to have it if you're willing to part with it. How are you fabricating this stuff are you using a mill or some kind of router set-up? Very professional looking stuff!

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