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5. Using the Wattmeter
Connect the Xtrema in between battery and motor
Connect the red (+) and black (-) Xtrema directly to a 12Volt automobile battery or regulated
power supply. Be careful to observe polarity.
Connect the Li battery to the connector labeled
“
BATTERY
”
Connect your speed controller and motor to the connector labeled
“
MOTOR
”
You may optionally connect the temperature probe to the battery, motor or your speed controller
using the hook and loop strap for monitoring purposes.
Set to Wattmeter mode
Xtrema Main Menu:
o
”
Li Charger
f
’
Wattmeter
‘
f
“
..setup..
“
Wattmeter
”
should be selected on the display. (If not push the up
or down
buttons on the joystick
until it is selected.) Press the joystick to the right
to enter Wattmeter mode.
2061.9 Watts 2.76 Hp
36.80 Volts
56.03 Amps 83F
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You are now able to measure Watts, amps, volts, temperature and even horsepower. Pressing the right
button will allow you to toggle into the
[STORED]
mode which will display peak amps, minimum voltage,
max temperature as well as the calculated watts and horsepower.
2030.1 Watts 2.72 Hp
35.38 Volts minimum
57.88 Amps peak 89F
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Exit [STORED] More
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Press the left
button to return to the main menu.
Calculated
Watts
Calculated
Horsepower
Actual
battery / motor
voltage
Actual
battery / motor
curent
Actual temperature
(battery, motor, controller, etc.)
Total Time Testing
(when [STORED] is diplayed values
represent recorded values)