PMU-16 Power Management Unit EcuMaster

Decades ago, the critical electronic components in a race car were the ignition coil and points. Race cars now feature advanced engine management systems, antilock brake systems, paddle shifters, dataloggers, radios, electric pumps, fans, and lights. All components need to be controlled at the correct moment, and all components require circuit protection to prevent damage or fire.

Traditionally, fuses and relays served all of those purposes, but they have many disadvantages like complicated wiring looms, sensitivity to vibration/temperature, and difficult diagnostics.

All of these problems can be solved by using intelligent power management units (PMUs). Our newly developed PMU unit is at the forefront of technology. It provides 16 high current outputs (and use of multiple units if more outputs are required).

One of the main advantages of the PMU is continuous current sensing and self-resetting functionality if current exceeds the defined level. All output state, voltage and current information can be logged and transmitted via CAN bus to dash displays to inform drivers of potential problems.

An additional advantage of the PMU system is the ability to define logic for controlling outputs. This is done with data from analogue input channels or CAN bus data, and math operations can be defined for each channel. The PMU is also equipped with LED indicators to show the status of each output.

With use of CAN bus keypads or steering wheel switches, all wiring is vastly simplified and lightened.

Two unique features are the inbuilt accelerometer and gyro for logging and “inertia switch” in case of accident.

One of the main advantages of the PMU is continuous current sensing and self-resetting functionality if current exceeds the defined level. All output state, voltage and current information can be logged and transmitted via CAN bus to dash displays to inform drivers of potential problems.

An additional advantage of the PMU system is the ability to define logic for controlling outputs. This is done with data from analogue input channels or CAN bus data, and math operations can be defined for each channel. The PMU is also equipped with LED indicators to show the status of each output.

With use of CAN bus keypads or steering wheel switches, all wiring is vastly simplified and lightened.

Two unique features are the inbuilt accelerometer and gyro for logging and “inertia switch” in case of accident.

Available as PMU-16 and PMU-16AS for motorsport applications where the PMU-16AS is supplied with motorsport connectors and 6 extra low-side outputs.

TECHNOLOGY

PMU is assembled according to IPC-S-815A standards to ensure product reliability. The device is manufactured on an automated assembly line with optical inspection, and automated testing (including burn-in).  The PCB material and design, special surface coating and IP65 enclosure ensure reliability even in the harshest environments. Carefully selected components allow for continuous and reliable operation across a very wide temperature range (AECQ-100 GRADE 1 (-40 to +125˚C).

SPECIFICATION PMU-16

GENERAL

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

OTHER

CAN BUS

LOGGING*

FUNCTIONS

SPECIFICATION PMU-16AS
-Temperature range AECQ100 GRADE1 (/40 to +125°C)
-CPU 32 bits automotive, 90MIPS
-Reseverse polarity protection Yes, internal
-Operating voltage 6/22V, immunity to transients according to ISO 7637
-Enclosure IP65, bespoke CNC machined aluminium
-Size (mm) and weight (g) 177x84x46.1, 360g
-Connectors 1 x AS shell size 24, 19 x 12AWG
-1 x AS shell size 14, 37 x 22AWG
-1 RADLOK 10mm battery terminal
-PC communication CAN (ECUMASTER USBtoCAN, PEAK CAN, KVASER)

OUTPUTS
-High current outputs 1425A(cont.), 2x40A(cont.) with overcurrent and overheating protection. Outputs may be paired to increase continuous current capability. Current and voltage is measured for each output
-Low side outputs 6 x 1A (13A peak) with overload thermal shutdown
-Total current output 200A continuous
-Output current control step 100mA
-Wipers output Dedicated output with wiper braking feature
- +5V Monitored 5V, 500mA output for powering external sensors.

INPUTS
-Analog inputs 16 inputs, 10 bit resolution, 0-5V (protected), with software selectable 10K Om pullup and pulldowns
-CAN keypads 2 Ecumaster keypads (4, 6, 8, 12 keys), 1 MoTeC/RaceGrade, 1 x Grayhill

OTHER
-Output state indication 16 bicolour LEDs
-Accelerometer/Gyroscope 3D accelerometer with 3D gyroscope for logging and crash detection
-Real time clock Yes, super capacitor for backup power (up to 3 days)

CAN BUS
-CCAN interface 2 x CAN 2.0 A/B (125, 250 , 500, 1000 kbps)
-Input/output stream User defined with bit masking up to 100 input messages

LOGGING
-Logging memory 265 Mbytes (3 hours of logging at maximum bandwidth)
-Logging speed Variable, defined per channel, up to 500Hz
-Logging to PC Yes

FUNCTIONS
-Logical operators AND, OR, NOT, XOR, <, >, =, >=, <=, !=, isTrue, isFalse, Toggle, Flash, Pulse
-Number of functions 100
-Number of operations 250
-Update frequency 500Hz
-Special functions Wiper, indicators