Portfolio of low-voltage instrumentation for electric vehicle engineers grows to meet market demand
Intelligent power management company Eaton has grown its aftermarket low-voltage product range for the electrified vehicle (EV) market in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
Tim Bauer, vice president, Aftermarket, Eatonâs Mobility Group says the range has expanded with the addition of a suite of power connections, power protection and low-voltage technologies to serve a wide range of electrified vehicles.
âEV growth in the region is outpacing most other global regions, so we see a great opportunity to supply our customers with the wide product range and solutions they need,â he says.
DC/DC converter
Eatonâs DC/DC converter takes power from a 48-volt system and converts it to 24 volts. The bi-directional unit then converts it further to 12 volts for use in low-voltage systems. This equaliser function, in conjunction with the 12-volt battery or a split 24-volt battery system, ensures essential equipmentâincluding antilock brakes and power steeringâworks in case of a power failure.
Vibration resistant eyelets
A range of eyelets offers hundreds of configurations to support vehicles operating in the EMEA market and elsewhere around the world. The eyelets are composed of high-grade materials to make them lightweight, more resistant to severe vibration and able to deliver a long component service life that meets or exceeds customer requirements.
Stamped battery terminals
Eatonâs stamped battery terminals provide several benefits, including greater energy cycling performance compared to diecast or forged terminals and weight savings in many applications. The stamped battery terminals are customisable and compatible to SAE, DIN, IEC and JIS battery post configurations.
High Power EVK fuses
The Bussmann series of EVK fuses features ratings of up to 1,000 volts of direct current (VDC) and up to 600 amps, enabling them to meet the requirements for use in the new era of high-powered EVs.
Eaton’s hybrid and EV fuses are designed to manage and protect the charging systems of electric commercial, passenger and high-performance vehicles such as sports cars and large sport-utility vehicles.
mVEC high power circuit management
The multiplexed Vehicle Electrical Centre (mVEC) offers economical CAN Network oversight for high-power circuits in vehicle power distribution. The mVEC, rated at 200 amps, can be configured to provide various OEM circuit protection and switching functions, using industry standard fuses, relays and breakers, with the status and control of each circuit accessible through J1939 CAN open messages.
OMNEX remote controls for harsh environments
The OMNEX Trusted Wireless remote control products can be used to wirelessly control high value machinery in harsh environments, including mining, construction, agriculture, locomotive and marine markets, with utmost reliability, precision and durability.
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