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Unread 05-02-2011, 23:22
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Re: Powering and controlling Window Motors

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Originally Posted by Jonzki View Post
Thanks for quick reply!
Plastic is stripped and crimp-on quick disconnect terminals are on, next question is what AMP should we connect the cables to on the PDB and what size(gage) on the cables to use?
The window motors may be controlled by Victor or Jaguar if you need variable speed or by Spike if you just need direction control at full speed. As pointed out above, the stall current is near 20 amps (18.6 amps for right and 21 amps for left). Please be sure that the terminals are fully insulated. A 20 amp breaker and #18 wire will work for the primary wiring of this motor. If it runs in the wrong direction, you can either make a change in software, or simply reverse the output wires of the controlling device.
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