Coming Soon! A new addition to the CARTEK PDM family – the CARTEK PDM-8C.
This PDM features 8 outputs in total of which:
- 2 x high-current outputs with a maximum current limit of 40 Amps each – recommended 30 Amp continuous.
- 4 x outputs with a maximum current limit of 20 Amps each – recommended 15 Amp continuous.
- 2 x outputs (optimised for wiper motors) with a maximum current limit of 15 Amps each – recommended 10 Amp continuous.
Outputs can handle nominal inrush spikes without causing the output to trip. For high inrush loads there is also the option of Soft-start.
The CARTEK PDM-8C has also been designed with a choice of pre-set functions which allows timed output controls for use by Fuel Pumps, Rad Fans, Heated Screen etc.
Full headlight control: It also features a choice of dedicated logic functions to control Headlights (tail lights/low beam/high beam/spot light). Tail Light output will automatically come on if either low beam or high beam outputs have been activated. Spot Light logic where the output will only turn on if High Beam has been activated. A headlight flash input can also be configured where you have a choice of which lights to flash (Low beam/High beam/Spot Lights) as well as a choice of flash frequencies.
Wiper motor control: The PDM-8C has been designed with 2-speed wiper motor control in mind. Low speed and High speed functions can be chosen as well as a wash pump function which will automatically activate the High speed output if used. The Wiper park input can be configured to react with a falling edge (Active low – most common) or rising edge (Active high) signal.
Outputs can be activated by the configurable input pins, or by receiving CAN messages. The PDM-8C also features 3 Auxiliary inputs which can be configured with a range of modes such as Ignition input, Wiper Park input, Headlight Flash input etc.
Each channel has an input and output status LED with additional diagnostic data available through the CAN data stream.
All configuration of the PDM-8C can be completed through the use of the integrated push button and observing LED flash patterns (so no external software is required). The PDM-8C can also be configured through CAN messages.
Specification:
| Size: | L = 108mm (4.35in), W = 86mm (2.75in). |
| Weight: | 220g (0.49lbs). |
| Construction: | One-piece solid resin moulding, protected against dirt and water. |
| Battery Positive terminal: | M8 stud. |
| Connectors: | 2 x 12 pin TE/Amphenol DT06-12SB. |
| Operational Voltage: | 8V - 18V. |
| Current consumption: | 60-200mA typ. |
| Selectable output current limits: | 5,10,15 Amps (2 channels optimised for wiper motor control). 5,10,15,20 Amps (4 channels). 10,20,30,40 Amps (2 channels). All output current limits feature additional in-rush protection. |
| Soft-start: | Soft-Start setting available on each output to limit high current in-rush |
| Total current output: | 120A maximum. |
| Selectable input types: | Active Low, Active High, Edge Triggered, PWM control. Inputs have internal 4k7 pull-up resistor to Battery positive. |
| CAN Bus baud rates: | 125,250,500,1000 Kbps (default). |
| Selectable CAN Base ID: | 0x030,0x140 (default),0x250,0x360,0x470,0x580. |
| Operating temperature: | -25°C - +100°C |
| Storage temperature: | -40°C - +125°C |
More information can be found via the user manual here:
PDM-8C USER MANUAL