If a DC Wheelchair motor is rated at 9.4 Amps

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If a DC Wheelchair motor is rated at 9.4 Amps, is that the under full load?

I can't find much in the way of specs, but the motors are clearly labelled..

Type: SSG0220
Voltage(V): 24v DC
Amperage(A): 9.4A

  ** EDIT **

I didn't get the answer I was seeking, so today I pulled the base out. After some testing, the results indicate that the 9.4v must be an average load reading.

With the base lifted (wheel turning freely) the current draw was 3.3A

With the base settled (wheels in contact with a sheet of plywood), the base pushed up against the wall and some weight applied... The max current draw was 15.2A

I posted the results for anyone who may search for it in the future.

Rick

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A meter and some vise-grips

Really easy way to find out…

Hold the shaft firm with some vise grips and don’t let it spin. Apply full power and read the current draw with a meter. Done!

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I will bring it in tomorrow

I will bring it in tomorrow and try that. I just didn’t know if anyone knew off the top of their head. Perhaps someone who has already worked with wheelchair motors.

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Or, if you are poor, build

Or, if you are poor, build your own:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5PCS-Car-Automotive-12V-Volt-DC-60A-60-AMP-Transparent-Relay-5Pin-/261016169670?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item3cc5c6acc6&vxp=mtr

They have LOTS of current handling capiblity :slight_smile:

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I already ordered a

I already ordered a Sabertooth 2x25 so even if these motors only require 9.4A I have room to grow (or use this controller with other motors). The 2x25 will be at my door tomorrow.

My main interest is if the rated Amps, in this case 9.4A, printed on a motor is typically figured with the motor under full load.

I will pull the base out today and test the motors to get my answer. The motors are still mounted to the base of the chair, so I can test current draw at idle, on level floor and up against something. I just didn’t know if someone here already had the answer.

Rick