The industry’s leading EV manufacturing show
returns to the automotive capital of the world for its second annual outing.
Each of John Deere’s inverters is based on
high-performance DSP real-time embedded software, which supports advanced
features such as field-oriented control. The high-voltage, high power modules
work at maximum efficiency with complete monitoring capabilities to ensure
control under all conditions. The thermal management system delivers robust and
reliable performance over the life of the system.
These inverters support the John Deere 644K
hybrid loader and its larger counterpart, the 944K loader. These off-the-shelf
inverters are designed for rugged applications. Staff will demonstrate the kind
of rigorous testing they go through, which means users should be able to put
them on any vehicle under all environmental conditions.
Battery Module Innovations
Saft Batteries, whose Li-ion battery
technology has been selected by Kalmar Motor to power the world’s first hybrid
tractor for wide-body aircraft, will display its Modul’ion-12 in both power and
medium-power versions.
ULM®
batteries are the latest generation offering lower life cost by extending the
duration of maintenance free operations.
Both are available as super-phosphate 20V
or 40V modules. The power version’s modular design enables engineering of
different battery configurations, meeting customer application requirements, in
one high-performance system.
The design of the medium-power module
enables adaptation of the battery configuration, through serial or parallel
connection, to reach required energy and power for driving profile levels, up
to hundreds of kW/h in one functional entity.
Analyse another way
With its unique DualPath architecture, it’s
the long-awaited solution to a well-known dilemma: when optimizing designs for
power applications with high-frequency content, engineers have always been
forced to choose between analysis on the full power spectrum, or a specific
segment only. Simultaneous measurements were impossible – that is, until now.
The analyzer results in better PWM, motor and drive, inverter power and
efficiency testing results in half the time
Range extension and product protection
Members of the Henkel team will be at the
event to help visitors explore how they can extend the range of hybrid and
electric components, and options for cost-effective material solutions for
performance and safety.
On display will be encapsulants and potting
materials, conductive coatings, adhesives, surface treatments, and sealing and
gasketing. Also overviewed will be the company’s Technomelt Low Pressure
Molding, which prevents damage to delicate electronic and electrical automotive
components. It reduces the process to three steps – insert component, overmold,
test – while offering improved sealing and better protection of fragile
electronics components.
Low pressure applied during the molding
process prevents damage to electronic components and element. The molding
protects the electronics from external influences and is capable of serving as
housing.
Monitor Innovations
Dewetron will highlight the main power
monitor models that it has to offer, from benchtop and portable models
(DEWE-2600-PM and DEWE-5000-PM), to the rack-mounting DEWE-820-PM. Both sets of
products are available with either 500kS/s/ch or 1,000kS/s/ch maximum sample
rate, and with either 8 or 16 total analog input channels.
The
DEWE-2600-PM-1000 Series is a predefined bench top dynamic signal analyzer
instrument equipped with an optional synchronous CAN bus data and video. It has
a capacity range of 800 GB, storage capacity of 80 MB/s, and dimensions of 417
x 246 x 303 mm.
These products are used for testing hybrid
and electric cars, and are particularly popular for testing the propulsion
system. Particular focus will be given to the DEWE-2600-PM, which offers users
a data file that enables measurements to be downloaded in a variety of ways,
including wirelessly.
A key feature is that it can run
autonomously for hours and does not connect to the power system of a vehicle.
Batteries, which last about three hours per charge, can be used, swapped and
recharged offline, so the device never has to be switched off.
Connection capabilities
Kostal Kontakt Systeme will be attending
this year’s Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo to demonstrate its
highvoltage connectors and battery module connection systems for electric
vehicle and hybrid applications. The Kostal solution is characterized by
handling high-voltage connection systems safely and securely. Its PLK 14.5mm
terminals, which will be on display at the show, can be inserted in any of
three planes, allowing optimized packaging per application. These terminals are
offered in different variants for crimping, and welding wire connection
applications for copper and aluminum cables.
Kostal
Kontakt Systeme GmbH is a company in the Kostal Group specializing in the
development, manufacture and sale of electro-mechanical components, with
particular emphasis on connectors.
Also on show will be the company’s compact
and robust KHV 600 connectors, which are available in one-, two-, three- and
four-way 90° receptacle and tab housing. They enable operating temperatures up
to 140°C, and current-carrying capability up to 250A at 80°C, or 320A at 20°C.
Other benefits include low mating and unmating forces, self-extinguishing
plastic materials, touch protection and EMC shielding.
