The AEM EV PDU-8 is an eight channel Power Distribution Unit expansion device that gives you the power to program and control various switched devices using our ECU/VCUs, like high-voltage contactors, cooling fans, headlights, brake lights, turn signals, windshield wipers, fuel pumps, and more. The ability to connect up to eight PDU-8s (four on AEM Dashes, and one on Infinity ECU's) on the same CAN bus network lets installers mount the individual PDUs closer to the subsystems they are controlling, which simplifies wiring, reduces weight, and increases reliability. This CAN-based solid-state control module eliminates the need to install fuses and relays for the switched functions that it operates. The PDU-8 can easily be controlled by other CAN based controllers that support custom CAN settings, such as Motec, Link, FuelTech, Haltech, etc. Does work with Holley EFI if using the AEM dash display for logic based control.
Our 8-Channel Power Distribution Unit provides CAN-directed switched power to the various systems on an EV by receiving its commands directly from a Vehicle Control Unit like our VCU200 or VCU300 or other VCU with CAN transmission capability, eliminating the need to create complicated logic programming in the PDU. This makes them easy to configure, easy to troubleshoot and negates the need to have dedicated spares for motorsports electric vehicles since they can be used interchangeably.
The PDU-8 interfaces with the VCU200 and VCU300. One PDU-8 may currently be added to an AEM Infinity ICE management system.
CAN Bus 2.0, 500kbps, up to 8 units per bit.
Output Duty Cycle is 100hz, 0-100%.
Features:
- Control switched functions from a VCU over CAN bus
- Four 20A and four 10A high-side 12V outputs for activating/deactivating various switched devices (outputs can be paired, see instructions PDF)
- Connect up to eight units for a total of 64 channels
- Smaller modules allow for multiple units to be deployed nearer the systems they control, simplifying wiring and reducing weight
- CAN-commanded PDU, no logic programming required for PDU operation
- PDU ID is defined by wiring at the connector, allowing units to be fully interchangeable
- Small size and lightweight (103x67x33mm/4.05x2.70x1.5", 190g/6.7oz/0.42lbs.)
- Individual channel current draw and fault states are reported back to the VCU
- Fully-sealed, waterproof billet-aluminum enclosure