Help! Vlcd5 contoller replacement

[Alanboo]

Hi,
I have a tsdz2 48v 500 watt and a vlcd5 controller I was wondering what options I would have on replacing the controller with something alot smaller I don't want to modify anything just want something I could just plug in. Any suggestions please.
Thanks

 

[Nealh]

I assume you mean the display and want a smaller option.
One can only use one of the three standard display options depending on the connection of a 6 or 8 wire connector.
There is a SW102 minute thumb type display but one needs to buy the mid drive already flashed and configured to use it.
xh18 or vlcd6 is your only option, but you need to check the wire count and buy accordingly.

 

[Alanboo]

Hi,
thanks for the reply, i do have a 8 pin wire from the motor, the vlcd6 looks exactly what im after but i can only see it with a 6 pin connection, any ideas where i could get one ?

 

[Nealh]

There lies the crux of the matter, in finding one.

 

[TJS109]

Hi,
thanks for the reply, i do have a 8 pin wire from the motor, the vlcd6 looks exactly what im after but i can only see it with a 6 pin connection, any ideas where i could get one ?

There are two versions of the tsdz2 : With throttle and 8 pin connector, without throttle and 6 pin connector.
I am pretty sure the VCLD6 is only available for he non throttle 6 pin version. if your prepared to make up your own adapter cable pinouts are available on the net here is one source https://images.app.goo.gl/7QkCebBwuWJjXBvV6

 

[Alanboo]

so cut wires and splice together like on the diagram you posted
1 to 1, 2 to 4, 3 to 6, 4 to 3, 6 to 2, 8 to 5.

 

[TJS109]

so cut wires and splice together like on the diagram you posted
1 to 1, 2 to 4, 3 to 6, 4 to 3, 6 to 2, 8 to 5.

You could do that although I would check the pinouts with another source before starting.
Alternatively you could buy terminated plugs from here

https://www.e-bike-technologies.de/index.php/en/

and splice these leads together. It is more expensive but non destructive and would not violate the guarantee on the display or controller.

As an aside you could try making this display yourself.
https://opensourceebike.github.io i

Not to be undertaken lightly I tried and failed miserably. Also It will only work with the Open source firmware

 

[Alanboo]

had a look at the plugs and wires site and cant see anything with 8 pins so thats not great, anda as far as making my own not a chance

 

[TJS109]

had a look at the plugs and wires site and cant see anything with 8 pins so thats not great, anda as far as making my own not a chance

this style i think https://www.e-bike-technologies.de/index.php/en/connectors/connectors-signal/connectors-higo-and-julet-z8-series

 

[Alanboo]

Hi thanks for your help I think I have found a cable from aliexpress it is a 8 pin to a 6 pin and 3 pin.

 

[Nealh]

For any one interested here is the link.
Free Shipping Throttle 1t2 Cable Wire 1in2 Bus Cable For Tsdz2 Ebike Mid-drive Motor Vlcd6 Xh18 - Electric Bicycle Accessories - AliExpress

 

[Alanboo]

Thanks for that link I was buying from another seller but this seller has some comments about the controller been limited to 25 kmh does any body know if there is a menu on the vlcd6 that you can override this setting like you can on the vlcd5. Thanks

 

[Nealh]

In here.

Tongsheng TSDZ2 VLCD6 Display Manual | eBike Choices

 

[Alanboo]

In here.

Tongsheng TSDZ2 VLCD6 Display Manual | eBike Choices

Thanks alot I think I have everything now