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48 V On-Board Electrical System DC/DC Converter Control Unit Basic Function - GF54.10-P-9898A

Model all (CAR) 

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Example illustration of 12 V on-board electrical system and 48 V on-board electrical system 

Example illustration of 48 V powerpack 

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Overview 

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General 

The DC/DC converter control unit (13) together with the 48 V battery (12) forms the so-called powerpack.

The DC/DC converter control unit (13) connects the 12 V on-board electrical system to the 48 V on-board electrical system and regulates the energy exchange between these two on-board electrical systems.

It is connected to the vehicle's network architecture.

Function requirements 

Function 

The DC/DC converter control unit (13) consists of an output unit and a logic section. The output unit connects the 12 V on-board electrical system to the 48 V on-board electrical system, and it enables energy to be transferred in both directions. The logic section is responsible for communication with other control units and for actuation of the output unit.

The DC/DC converter control unit (13) is networked with the 48 V battery (12). It includes the energy management for the 48 V on-board electrical system.

The 48-V powerpack contains a heat sink with coolant connection (6, 7) to prevent the battery from overheating. Depending on the model involved, there is also a thermally fast cooling and heating element.

When the battery is cold, the cooling and heating element operates as a battery heater. When the battery has heated up, this improves cooling. This maintains operation even at extreme temperatures. The DC/DC converter control unit (13) also processes the following information:

The DC/DC converter control unit (13) processes these input factors and also sends the following information:

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