
Chapter 3: Installation and Testing
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3.4
Battery Connections
Battery Connections
Note: Images shown are for the –ACT units. Position of
battery terminals for non –ACT units are identical.
Pin
Function
Minimum Wire
Gauge
(see notes
below)
B+
Battery Positive
DS90: 2 x 3mm
2
(2 x12 AWG)
DS120: 2 x 3mm
2
(2 x 12AWG)
DS160: 2 x 5mm
2
(2 x 10AWG)
B-
Battery
Negative
DS90: 2 x 3mm
2
(2 x12 AWG)
DS120: 2 x 3mm
2
(2 x 12AWG)
DS160: 2 x 5mm
2
(2 x 10AWG)
Mating Connector Part Numbers DS90, DS90-ACT, DS120, DS120-ACT
Dynamic Part #
Part Description
Supplier Part #
GCN51971
6W Housing 250 Series Plug
V0
N/A
GCN0690
Terminal Female 12-14AWG
170258-2
Mating Connector Part Numbers DS160, DS160-ACT
Dynamic Part #
Part Description
Supplier Part #
GCN1286
Crimp terminal M5 ring yellow
10-12AWG
2-130171-1
The wire gauge recommendations given above are the MINIMUM gauge and are generally
suitable for runs up to 800mm. Longer runs will require heavier wire – typically an extra 1.0mm
2
for each additional 400mm run length. The heavier the wire, the better driving performance
will be. These notes are in addition to the
General Wiring Recommendations
Section 3.3.1.
The final connection to the Battery Positive (+) terminal should not be made until the
scooter is completely wired and ready for testing as described in the Testing section.
The R
HINO
2 has been designed to perform optimally with multiple battery types (see
below). By default Lead-Acid Gel Cell or AGM 24 V deep cycle batteries rated
between 30 - 120Ah are to be used.
To comply with ISO requirements, a red wire for the Battery Positive must be used.
This must be the only use of a red wire in the controller installation.
The torque settings for the DS160, and DS160-ACT unit battery terminal’s screws
should be between 4.5Nm and 5.5Nm. For DS90, DS90-ACT, DS120, and DS120-ACT
units, it is essential that at least four (2 pairs) battery terminals are used.