How to Adapt this Controller for Cycle Analyst?

[LI-ghtcycle]

Ok, so I bought this controller from Luna Cycles:



http://lunacycle.com/motors/bare-motors-and-controllers/mxus-controller-48-60v-60-amps/

Everything is there, however, instead of the typical 6 wire connector that would allow a direct plug-in from controller to Cycle Analyst, it has round "Juliet" style, one is 5 pin (programing?) and one is 6 pin (hoping this is the one that might be adapted to the same connector on a CA?)

Here are some pics of the connectors in question:
(5 pin Juliet)

(6 pin Julet)


I am hoping that I will be able to re-wire the 6 wires to the same connector used for the CA, or does it make more sense to use the shunt provided for controllers that don't have that plug built is such as Lyen's Controllers? Thanks!

*** NOTE *** I have seen where a Shunt can be added to a controller, however would this still allow all the power limiting features of the CA to work, i.e. amps limits, voltage limits, etc. ?

Thanks!

 

[d8veh]

What do you want to do with the Cycle Analyst that that controller with LCD doesn't already do?

 

[teklektik]

Surprise. Luna isn't a fan of CA. Your cheapest bet is to buy one of their 'non-CA alternatives' - that's their product plan.

That said - if you already have the parts in hand, take a look at "Appendix D. Adding a CA-DP Connector to a Generic Controller" in the CA V3 [strike]Un[/strike]official User Guide. This works for a CA V2 as well and doesn't require opening the controller. There are other ways to do this, but this is a simple strategy for the relative non-techie or if you wish to preserve your controller warranty.

 

[LI-ghtcycle]

Thanks everyone! I will check out all this info and see what I can do!

 

[LI-ghtcycle]

What do you want to do with the Cycle Analyst that that controller with LCD doesn't already do?

If there is an option for an LCD display that would plug into this controller, that could also allow me the option to do things similar to the CA, i.e. limit amps/voltage and display watts used, then I might be interested, however, this controller didn't come with any documentation or LCD.

If this controller looks like it would work with anything that would do that and not require me to re-wire for a CA, I'm interested in learning more!

Thanks 8)

 

[LI-ghtcycle]

Surprise. Luna isn't a fan of CA. Your cheapest bet is to buy one of their 'non-CA alternatives' - that's their product plan.

That said - if you already have the parts in hand, take a look at "Appendix D. Adding a CA-DP Connector to a Generic Controller" in the CA V3 [strike]Un[/strike]official User Guide. This works for a CA V2 as well and doesn't require opening the controller. There are other ways to do this, but this is a simple strategy for the relative non-techie or if you wish to preserve your controller warranty.

Thanks for this link, that PDF is very informative!

I am sure I would have no problem wiring in the shunt for DP connector to a generic controller, however, I wanted to double check will this still allow me to have all the major functions of the CA? (i.e. low voltage, high voltage and amperage limiting, speed limiting?)

Thanks!

 

[teklektik]

Thanks for this link, that PDF is very informative!

Be advised it's for a V3 not a V2 - although some general stuff applies (like calibrating the shunt).

I wanted to double check will this still allow me to have all the major functions of the CA? (i.e. low voltage, high voltage and amperage limiting, speed limiting?)

Yep. Indistinguishable from a factory-installed CA-DP connector. You get the whole enchilada...

 

[d8veh]

What do you want to do with the Cycle Analyst that that controller with LCD doesn't already do?

If there is an option for an LCD display that would plug into this controller, that could also allow me the option to do things similar to the CA, i.e. limit amps/voltage and display watts used, then I might be interested, however, this controller didn't come with any documentation or LCD.

If this controller looks like it would work with anything that would do that and not require me to re-wire for a CA, I'm interested in learning more!

Thanks 8)

It looks like a Kunteng controller. They have a range of LCDs that fit. Don't Lunar supply one? Ask them.The normal Kunteng LCDs show power, voltage, speed, distance, etc. etc. Plus, they give access to all the controller's settings, like LVC, maximum current. And finally, they give you the rather nice current control with the PAS.

 

[LI-ghtcycle]

What do you want to do with the Cycle Analyst that that controller with LCD doesn't already do?

If there is an option for an LCD display that would plug into this controller, that could also allow me the option to do things similar to the CA, i.e. limit amps/voltage and display watts used, then I might be interested, however, this controller didn't come with any documentation or LCD.

If this controller looks like it would work with anything that would do that and not require me to re-wire for a CA, I'm interested in learning more!

Thanks 8)

It looks like a Kunteng controller. They have a range of LCDs that fit. Don't Lunar supply one? Ask them.The normal Kunteng LCDs show power, voltage, speed, distance, etc. etc. Plus, they give access to all the controller's settings, like LVC, maximum current. And finally, they give you the rather nice current control with the PAS.

Good to know, of what I have seen on Luna's site, it appears that they have something similar for Sonders Ebikes, maybe they can set me up with one of those, as long as I can have the volts, amps & speed limiting features, and be able to adjust them myself, it would be a possible substitute for the CA.

I'll ask them, thanks for the tip!