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The vehicle has two separate electrical systems. The 12V auxiliary system for the tail lights, dash etc. and the 750V traction battery system which powers the motor:
Emergency Disconnect Switch:
 
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* [[Low Voltage]] - 12V auxiliary system
The EVI200 system is supplied with main contactors. It's unclear if any additional equipment is required for emergency disconnection. Anderson disconnects or circuit breakers should be used when performing maintenance.
 
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* [[High Voltage]] - 750V traction battery
* [http://www.gigavac.com/products/contactors/datasheets/gx12/index.htm Gigavac GX12] - a contactor that can almost do the job from the specs (gigavac have said that it will do the job via email).
 
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* [[Charging System]] - Three phase supplying our three charges (one on each phase)
* [http://relays.tycoelectronics.com/datasheets/LEV200_ds_9-1773439-1.pdf LEV200] - a contactor that will do the job according to specs
 
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* [[EVision]]
 
Connectors:
 
* http://www.andersonpower.com/products/multipole-sbe.html (700 amp connector will be needed for charging and inter pack connections - only rated at 150v(!), but tested to 1300v)
 
* http://www.multi-contact-usa.com (many different high current and voltage connectors)
 
 
Cabling:
 
* [http://www.lappgroup.co.nz/downloads/2007.html#nz1 Lapp Kabel cables] (site also has many connectors)
 
* [http://www.generalcable.co.nz/newzealand/Products/Energy/Welding.aspx General Cable NZ - welding cable] (includes 600/1000V EPR/VNR)
 
* [http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm Wire size calculator] at the bottom of the page
 
 
Fuses:
 
* [http://www.littelfuse.com/part/LA100P300-4TI.html LA100P300-4TI] - [http://www.littelfuse.com Littelfuse] 300A 750VDC
 
* [http://host1.publiquik.com/bussmann_web/family.cgi?familyUid=156 FWJ 1000V] - [http://www.bussmann.com/2/Products.html Bussman] 300A 800VDC
 
 
Useful [http://www.profuseinternational.com/sciencetech/sciencetech-glossary.html glossary] of terms used in fuse specification sheets.
 
 
-- Main.PhilipCourt - 22 Dec 2007
 

Latest revision as of 12:22, 26 January 2009

The vehicle has two separate electrical systems. The 12V auxiliary system for the tail lights, dash etc. and the 750V traction battery system which powers the motor: