The PDU-8 is a very
high current, small, and lightweight module designed to be mounted near the devices
requiring power. Its design philosophy is for multiple units to be part of a vehicle installation and to
distribute the power throughout the vehicle rather than having it concentrated in a central area.
The PDU-8 is not a stand-alone device. It is designed to be operated as a satellite unit and controlled via
CAN by either an AEM Vehicle Control Unit or a programmable 3
rd
party device that can generate the
required CAN control messages. As such, the PDU-8 module itself is not programmable in any way and
only carries out commands issued by other devices.
Specific
PDU’s are identified
by
grounding
different combinations of
configuration pins
on
the
PDU
connector and 8 unique combinations are available. Since the pin configurations are part of the harness no
software ID configuration is needed to be stored within the PDU, meaning units are field interchangeable.
Specifications
Parameter
Value
8 Outputs
Switched 12V
4 Channels continuous 20A max per channel
4 Channels continuous 10A max per channel
Multiple channels can be combined for higher currents
Duty Cycle
Any channel, 100hz fixed, 0-100% duty
Total Unit Maximum Current
90A
CAN Bus
CAN 2.0, 500 kbps, up to 8 units per bus
Status LED
Solid when powered up and OK, Flashing when CAN is lost
Casing
Sealed Billet Aluminium
Size
105 x 67 x 33 mm
Weight
216 grams (7.6 oz)
NOTE: Use 2 pins for each output for full current capacity.
6/9/2020 –
Document Number: 10-8300-EV
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