Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 11:08 am
Finally
installed lithium batteries in Insight rear spare wheel well. Fit's like the proverbial glove!
http://www.solarvan.co.uk/bms/BatteryInstall.jpg
Also installed display unit in dash cubby hole and connected it to a nearby + feed.
Here's an old pic of it running earlier Master BMS software
http://www.solarvan.co.uk/bms/CubbyHoleDisplay5.jpg
Not installed cabling to rear yet or removed old nimh pack and replaced it with empty case and new BMS. But making some progress.
Interesting to see how extra weight in back effects car. Still got to take out 22kgs of old nimh.
I intend install/testing over next week or so in stages.
1) basic setup with onboard NG3 charger/bms and standard Insight assist/regen etc.
2) as above + test with MIMA which is the manually activated assist/regen system. (MIMA is already installed but can be deactivated for initial testing in stage 1)
3) as above + Speed sensor input (I need to opto isolate this) Software already has (mph/odometer) built in but I then should be able to work on the wh per mile stuff estimated range etc etc!!!
4) as above + Security feature (Insight fuel pump cut out possibly) 5 digit Security code system is already in software and drives a relay, just need to find the best circuit to interrupt in Insight to disable vehicle.
5) I may need to hack the Insight oem current sensor and divide output by a factor of 10 to compensate for the 10 fold increase in available battery capacity. We shall see![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
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http://www.solarvan.co.uk/bms/BatteryInstall.jpg
Also installed display unit in dash cubby hole and connected it to a nearby + feed.
Here's an old pic of it running earlier Master BMS software
http://www.solarvan.co.uk/bms/CubbyHoleDisplay5.jpg
Not installed cabling to rear yet or removed old nimh pack and replaced it with empty case and new BMS. But making some progress.
Interesting to see how extra weight in back effects car. Still got to take out 22kgs of old nimh.
I intend install/testing over next week or so in stages.
1) basic setup with onboard NG3 charger/bms and standard Insight assist/regen etc.
2) as above + test with MIMA which is the manually activated assist/regen system. (MIMA is already installed but can be deactivated for initial testing in stage 1)
3) as above + Speed sensor input (I need to opto isolate this) Software already has (mph/odometer) built in but I then should be able to work on the wh per mile stuff estimated range etc etc!!!
4) as above + Security feature (Insight fuel pump cut out possibly) 5 digit Security code system is already in software and drives a relay, just need to find the best circuit to interrupt in Insight to disable vehicle.
5) I may need to hack the Insight oem current sensor and divide output by a factor of 10 to compensate for the 10 fold increase in available battery capacity. We shall see
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)