Enginer 2010 PHEV Technical Information

[banshee08]

atfsi,

Just ordered my kit from Jack on 10/20 under the trial program for the 2010 kit. Really excited now but was wondering if you are going to install a second DC to DC Converter? I hear that is the only way you will be able to drive in EV mode more.

-Chan

[atfsi]

Originally Posted by banshee08

atfsi,

Just ordered my kit from Jack on 10/20 under the trial program for the 2010 kit. Really excited now but was wondering if you are going to install a second DC to DC Converter? I hear that is the only way you will be able to drive in EV mode more.

-Chan

Hi Chan;

Not right away...I want to see how much e-power the system will deliver as-is first. I would like to see a more powerful converter in the future, but I want to see what characteristics it needs. Right now, if you drive ~ 60 miles/day, the existing converter w/ a 4KWH pack is just about right.

This morning, on my 2mi cold start commute...it took only 56 WH. So a block heater will be the next step (200WH would be nice)

Heard from J..they have the new case for the 2010 on the way..I'll be taking pics of that install when it gets here.

Jack

[banshee08]

Great news for me then. My commute is about 66 miles round trip everyday. This should make out pretty good for me. As for me, a EBH is going to be my next immediate install. Jack just sent out my kit today. Was wondering the quick disconnect cord you made, can that be purchased at home depot???

-Chan

[atfsi]

Yes....or any good electrical outlet....a 220 volt 30 amp locking pair is what I used. The female side is toward the Prius and the male side toward the Engineer. (make sure the car and the pack breaker are OFF when connecting/disconnecting) A better arrangement might be a pair of Anderson connectors (like those used between the charger and the pack) since they have shielded connections in both directions...a bit safer. (I'm thinking of changing as soon as I get some more)

I have the EBH...havn't put it in yet....thinking of adding a battery heater as well for cold weather....a piece of "gutter" heater or something similar....

[banshee08]

Thanks atfsi,

I will look at gettingthe Anderson Connectors. For where you live the battery heater is not a bad idea. In So. Cal. the EBH is all I really need since the install is so simple. If this system works out I will be trying this install on my Hybird Altima but space is limited.

Chan

[mrbigh]

Originally Posted by banshee08

Great news for me then. My commute is about 66 miles round trip everyday. This should make out pretty good for me. As for me, a EBH is going to be my next immediate install. Jack just sent out my kit today. Was wondering the quick disconnect cord you made, can that be purchased at home depot???

-Chan

A set of Anderson SB50 (will carry up to 50 Amps DC) is a better choice and it's an standard for EV wiring disconnects, like
this ones and color ORANGE will be more appropriate for HV EV wiring





Also, if you do an small search in ebay, there is another auction for Anderson SB50 connectors with wires already attached.

[banshee08]

Thanks mrbigh. Quick question.. How would I put the wire in the slugs? Do I just crimp the wires on??

[mrbigh]

Originally Posted by banshee08

Thanks mrbigh. Quick question.. How would I put the wire in the slugs? Do I just crimp the wires on??

Wires can be crimped or solder in or both, and the connecting lugs are for two types of wires gauges, you must select the thicker of the wires being 6 AWG or 6ga.

[kiettyyyy]

Originally Posted by atfsi

Here's an update on the interface...



Showing the modified connections to the shunt.



Here it's installed and working. The shunt is in the negative line from the batteries to the breaker.

Do you have any more pictures on what this device does? What kind of data are you reading from it?

What mods did you have to do to the PCB specifically?

I'm actually interested in getting a device like this.

[banshee08]

I am interested in the device also but Medusa Research is going out of business and I cannot seem to find one to buy online. I am very interested in the USB feature and how the software works??