Electric, hydrogen or hybrid drive - these are the topics on everyone's minds now.
All the well-known automobile manufacturers are looking into this subject, and they are not alone.
Developers and manufacturers of connector solutions are also working on connection systems suitable for use in this automotive sector.
A real-life example: hybrid vehicles use combustion engines and electric motors running in parallel.
ODU's customised Hybrid Vehicle (HV) connector acts as the interface between the battery and electronics in hybrid vehicles.
It guarantees reliable transmission of the drive currents during acceleration (boosting) and when recovering the braking energy (recuperation).
The connector's special technical features include:
• Receptacle with pin contacts at the battery
• Connector piece with 8mm socket contacts on 2 x 16 mm² line
• Continuous current 80 A at 85° C (185° F), short-time up to 224 A
• Voltage 150 V to 500 V
• Shielding > 60 dB
• Enclosure: IP 6k9k
• Central screw locking (without tool)
• Temperature -40° to + 120°C
• Chemical resistance
• Protection against accidental contact IP2X when not inserted
For further details contact Clarke & Severn Electronics on 02 9482 1944 or email sales@clarke.com.au or visit www.clarke.com.au and follow the links to ODU.