µPDM4

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The Mectric Micro PDM4 is a smart 4 channel power distribution module designed to replace mechanical relays and fuses in aftermarket automotive electrical circuits. The device is fully CAN supported allowing for seamless integration with other devices. CAN transmit and receive protocols are fully user definable. Each of the 4 outputs can supply up to 15A continuous load current. Higher loads can be driven by grouping outputs together. Input & output logic is fully programmable. The µPDM4 is constructed from AEC-Q100 Automotive Grade components, ensuring it's reliability in harsh environments.

In applications where installers may need to add a small number of power circuits but don't require the size, cost or complexity of a full scale PDM. The Micro PDM4 is perfect for coupling with new engine harness builds or when adding a new set of fans or pumps to a vehicle.

Fully designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia.

Features

Processing Features

• 48 MHz, 32bit Automotive Processor
• Controller Area Network (CAN) interface, up to 4 Mbit/s
• Compatible with CAN 2.0A/B and CAN-FD (ISO 11898-1:2015)
• Full output control via CAN
• Configuration, live data, firmware updates over CAN
• Voltage, current & status info transmitted over CAN

Applications

• Resistive or inductive loads
• EFI relay
• ECU, DBW, Coil, Injector supplies
• Fuel pumps
• Water pumps
• Thermo fans
• Vehicle lighting

Outputs

Output Channel Features

• 4x Output Channels
• 15A Continuous load current per channel (connector pin rating limited)
• 65A Inrush load current per channel
• 65A total device continuous current
• Low frequency PWM capable (up to 200Hz)
• Soft start capable, duty cycle and time programmable
• Over current protection, fully programmable
• Over temperature protection
• Over voltage protection
• Under voltage shutdown
• Short to ground protection
• Reverse battery protection
• Automatic circuit retry, CAN programmable
  

Inputs

Input Channel Features

• 5x General Purpose Inputs
  
• Digital logic on each input
• 0-20V measurement on each input
• Configurable 4K7 pullups to 5V0 on each input
• High impedance inputs
• Frequency measurement capable
• Configurable input active levels

CAN

CAN Features

• CAN FD Hardware (CAN 2.0B supported in current firmware)
• Fully user definable CAN streams
  
• Compound message frames and sequential ID frames supported
• User definable Rx/Tx parameters with custom bit lengths, factor, & offset
  
• Predefined standard transmit and receive data sets
• Grayhill CAN Keypad support in Master or Listen Only modes

Functions

Firmware Functions

• Switch Inputs with voltage trigger levels, toggle/latching
• Combinational Logic with up to 3 inputs/conditions per function
• Counters
• Dedicated Windscreen Wiper function
• Input Value Mapping
• Advanced Math Expression engine including logic and bitwise operations

Physical

Physical Features

• 12 Pin Deutsch DT Connector
• M6 Power supply stud terminal
• CNC machined billet aluminium case
• Moisture/dust resistant sealed case
• M5 mounting holes
• Fully automotive grade device
• Operating temperature: -40 - 105 °C

Programming

CAN Based Programming

The µPDM4 is fully capable of real time configuration and firmware updates over CAN Bus. This is done using a range of supported USB to CAN adapters and our MectiCal calibration software

Direct CAN Control

The  μPDM4 includes a range of predefined CAN control frames that allow devices such as ECU's or Display Dash's to directly control the outputs without the need for any physical switch inputs.

Direct control frames allow direct override of:

• Output enable
• Output duty & frequency
• Output current limits & retries
• Output enable in 16 bit LSB format compatible with Emtron Tx Datasets

See the product datasheet for detailed information.