Description
The Life Racing PDU34A is a high-performance solid state power distribution unit with a total of 34 powered output channels and maximum steady state current capacity of 200A. (Momentary loads can be considerably higher).
The specification includes 10 flexible output drivers which may be configured as high side, low side, or high side PWM, with the ability to soft start electrical loads with closed loop current limitation. Using logical/switch inputs from its 16 physical inputs or via CAN, the PDU34A is calibrated using a clear graphical interface with logic simulation ability and live monitoring.
The PDU34A is able to operate in a low power standby state, drawing <2mA, with configurable activation based on physical or CAN input.
Additionally, the PDU34A may be paired with a Life Racing ECU to expand input and output functionality through the ‘slave-link’ feature.
Life Racing PDU34A (AutoSport) Features:
Clear and Powerful Fully Graphical Logic Programming Software
Easy to read and follow with full logic simulation ability, complete operational logic schematics can be physically printed giving quick and easy reference material for engineers working on building or maintaining the vehicle wiring.
Inputs
16 ON/OFF input channels; also capable of support 0-5v, Thermistor, Bi-polar and Frequency type signals when used in ‘Slave Link’ mode.
Slave Link
Enables Life Racing ECU units to directly claim access to the PDU34A’s input and output channels in order to receive data from or else control those channels with ultra low latency
Flexible outputs
10x flexible output drivers configurable to operate as high power High side power switching, as Half-bridge or paired into 5x Full-bridges, these 10 outputs can also be configured to operate as low-side PWM drivers.
The PDU34A’s combined flexibility allows racing vehicle system designers the freedom to use these robust PDU output channels to perform high speed control tasks managed by any Life Racing ECU. Some examples of are, direct closed loop power control of electric engine coolant pumps, fuel and oil pump power, VVT position actuators (both motors and solenoids), direct control of DBW systems.
The PDU34A is capable of configurable soft starting of electrical loads as well as closed loop current limitation, this can be used to reduce large short duration inrush current which can be generated when switching on large electrical loads such as high power radiator cooling fans.
Network Interfaces
- 1x CAN 2.0b
- 1x LIN (Custom Projects Only)
- 1x RS232C serial interface (Custom Projects Only)
- Two port Ethernet switch
Advanced Power Management
The PDU34A can be user configured with options for simple on/off operation with the units main supply voltage. But is also capable of automatic wake/sleep operation which can be set to be triggered either by switching dedicated “wake” pin, or can be configured to wake on activation of inputs channels 12 to 16.
The wake and sleep operation of the unit can also be controlled by CAN bus 1 operation, wake on bus activity or upon receipt of a specific CAN message, all with fully user configurable address’s and operational parameters as well as timeout settings for auto sleep.
Download Files
PDU34A Datasheet v2.4
Here at Northampton Motorsport, we also offer a full wiring and fitting service as well as engine calibration on our in house Superflow AD30 2 wheel drive chassis dyno. For more information, please contact us and a member of our team would be happy to assist with your enquiry:
Estimated dispatch time within 5 working days.
Picture for illustration purposes only. Actual parts may differ slightly in appearance.
