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Unread 11-05-2007, 20:22
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Re: problem with speed controller

What's shutting off? Is the motor just stopping or is the light on the speed controller turning off. If the motor is just stopping, make sure that everything is mechanically alright and that your software is correct. If the light is turning off, check on your breakers (and wiring).

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Originally Posted by Gamer930 View Post
My guess you have something hooked up backwards and shorting out because the Victor 884 will shut itself off before serious happens or your 30 amp is bad and keeps tripping and resetting itself (you should be able to hear the clicking if that is it)
Actually, if you swap the supply and motor wires, it can't protect itself. And it'll be damaged too fast for the breakers to protect it. Actually...if you use a small enough motor, it may be enough to stop it from blowing up. But either way, it won't be self-protecting.
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