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gman669

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Zero fx onboard charger question
« on: July 14, 2016, 11:15:32 PM »

What is the onboard charger? I remember reading somewhere it is two mean well 325w units? Does anyone have the part number. I want to build an offboard charger to "quick charge" while camping and still staying within the limits of my 1600w continuous generator and without spending $600 for 1300w of charging. I could just double the current rate and be happy. I have little to no use for faster charging outside of camping where there is no electricity. Thanks
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Re: Zero fx onboard charger question
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2016, 02:07:37 AM »

 The onboard charger is gwp 1200w. But you should be able to use any charger that delivers the nessesary voltage and at a apropriate  current.


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Re: Zero fx onboard charger question
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2016, 04:31:28 AM »

The onboard charger is gwp 1200w.

The S/SR/DS/DSR have a 1300w charger.  The FX/FXS have 650w charger.  FX uses a pair of meanwell HLG-320H LED controllers in parallel.

What is the onboard charger? I remember reading somewhere it is two mean well 325w units? Does anyone have the part number. I want to build an offboard charger to "quick charge" while camping and still staying within the limits of my 1600w continuous generator and without spending $600 for 1300w of charging. I could just double the current rate and be happy. I have little to no use for faster charging outside of camping where there is no electricity. Thanks

There are a lot of threads about DIY charging solutions on the cheap.  Here are a couple:

http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=5763.0

http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3987.0
« Last Edit: July 17, 2016, 11:54:09 PM by mrwilsn »
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Re: Zero fx onboard charger question
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2016, 11:20:31 PM »

I've updated the manual entry for the charger, thanks: http://zeromanual.com/index.php/Unofficial_Service_Manual#Charger
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Re: Zero fx onboard charger question
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2016, 04:32:06 AM »

I've updated the manual entry for the charger, thanks: http://zeromanual.com/index.php/Unofficial_Service_Manual#Charger
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Re: Zero fx onboard charger question
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2017, 02:10:31 AM »

I've another correction for the wiki:

Beginning with MY15, the FX/FXS models do also use a GWP charger, the GWP720 to be precise. You can find it here:

http://www.greenwattpower.com/720evc.html

Those two Meanwells used before were actually in series, not parallel.
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Re: Zero fx onboard charger question
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2017, 05:15:53 AM »

That is what my 2015 FX 5.7 has in it. You can just make out the numbers by looking past the steering head.
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Re: Zero fx onboard charger question
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2017, 07:39:14 AM »

Thanks for the 2015+ update. I've added it to the wiki: http://zeromanual.com/index.php/Unofficial_Service_Manual#Charger
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Re: Zero fx onboard charger question
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2017, 02:55:11 PM »

GWP do a 1.2kW version of that charger. Unfortunately not the same size, because that would have been a neat little upgrade.
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Re: Zero fx onboard charger question
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2017, 06:07:07 PM »

GWP do a 1.2kW version of that charger. Unfortunately not the same size, because that would have been a neat little upgrade.

Yes, the 1.2kW version is the one used on S/DS/etc models. It's the one most on this forum are familiar with.
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