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Re: How to fix a problem spike

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
Ok,
I am going to state this as it is not entirely obvious. The input to a spike uses the same cable (PWM style) but does not feed a PWM signal to the spike.
Understand it is not a pwm signal and that we are just using the same cable that is used to transfer pwm signal to the other motor controllers.

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
If the spike is not changing state as the LEDs next to the relay outputs on the DSC, then the likely culprit is the PWM style cable. Unlike the PWM outputs that feed a Victor, the center pin is used for the relay outputs.
Theoretically, the spike should not lock to an output when the cable is pulled. So as you have found, the spike operated normally when replaced.
Not sure I fully undestood. You are confirming that the spike was bad?