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\begin{document}
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\lhead{Olin College of Engineering, E218}
\chead{}
\rhead{\rightmark}
\lfoot{2016 Formula SAE Electric}
\cfoot{\includegraphics[width=2cm]{revo.png}}
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\begin{titlepage}
\centering
\vfill
\includegraphics[width=10cm]{revo.png}
{\bfseries\Large
REVO Electric Racing, Olin College of Engineering\\
\vskip2cm
Electrical System Form FSAE-E 2016\\
Car E218\\
}
\begin{table}[H]
\centering
\label{my-label}
\begin{tabular}{lr}
University Name: & Olin College of Engineering \\ \hline
Team Name: & REVO Electric Racing \\ \hline
Car Number: & E218 \\ \hline
ESF Contact: & Lisa Hachmann \\ \hline
e-mail: & [email protected] \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\end{table}
\vfill
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.9 \textwidth]{teamPhoto}
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\end{titlepage}
\tableofcontents
\addcontentsline{toc}{section}{Table of Contents}
\newpage
\listoffigures
\addcontentsline{toc}{section}{List of Figures}
\newpage
\listoftables
\addcontentsline{toc}{section}{List of Tables}
\newpage
\section*{List of Abbreviations}
\addcontentsline{toc}{section}{List of Abbreviations}
\begin{itemize}
\item MSD- Manual Service Disconnect
\item CONN- Main accumulator connector
\item NDA - Non Disclosure Agreement
\item SDB- Shutdown Button
\end{itemize}
Any other abbreviations used in this document are those used in the 2016 Formula SAE Rules and those used in the FSAE ESF template document.
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\section{System Overview} %Short description of system's concept
The system will support all requirements for vehicular movement while guaranteeing driver and maintenance safety. There will be two primary electrical systems, galvanically isolated from each other: a \hlr{98.4V} high power tractive system (maximum) and a 12V low power sense and communication system.\\
The low power system will include a shutdown circuit, a series of sensors and switches that ensures the vehicle is safe to drive before engaging the tractive system. \hlr{A 12V lead acid battery powers the GLV and shutdown system}. The shutdown circuit will monitor the vehicle for dangerous conditions, such as a collision or ground fault in the tractive system, and will disengage the tractive system in case of emergency. Finally, the low power system will power a CAN communication network using ATmega16M1 microcontrollers that will be used to operate several rules required functions, such as the ready to drive sound, and will also serve as a debugging tool for both electrical systems.\\
The tractive system consists of a custom accumulator container, two Sevcon motor controllers, and two Zero Motorcycles brushless DC motors. The accumulator comprises 12 Nissan Leaf battery modules. The motors are configured for rear wheel drive with independent control over the left and right wheels. Communication to the motor controllers is completed using an analog signal from the isolated CAN system.\\
See Figure \ref{tractive} for an electrical block diagram.
\begin{sidewaysfigure}[p]
\includegraphics[width=\textheight]{tractiveblock}
\caption{\hlr{Tractive system block diagram. Please note that there is additional circuitry around the precharge relay, which is clarified in figure} \ref{prechargeschem}}
\label{tractive}
\end{sidewaysfigure}
\begin{table}[H]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
Maximum Tractive system voltage & \hlr{98.4V} VDC \\ \hline
Nominal Tractive system voltage & 90 VDC \\ \hline
Control-system voltage & 13.5VDC \& 12VDC\\ \hline
Accumulator configuration & 2s2p in 12s \\ \hline
Total Accumulator capacity & 65.0 \\ \hline
Motor type & Brushless DC Motor \\ \hline
Number of motors & Total: 2 \\ \hline
Maximum combined motor power in kW & 65.7 kW \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\caption{General parameters}
\label{systemtable}
\end{table}
\newpage
\section{Electrical Systems}
\subsection{Shutdown Circuit}
\subsubsection{Description/Concept}
The shutdown circuit is the primary method for maintaining driver and maintenance electrical safety at all times. The shutdown circuit prevents high voltage from being present outside of the accumulator container before the vehicle is safe to drive and will shut down the tractive system during driving if it detects an unsafe or emergency condition. The shutdown circuitry directly controls the current going to the AIRs through a series of safety sensors and relays. Triggering the shutdown circuit opens the circuit and causes the AIRs to open. To power the system, we have \hlr{a 12V lead acid battery}. \\
The shutdown circuit consists of 10 major components
\begin{itemize}
\item The GLVMS controls all power to the GLV system. As a result, high voltage cannot be present when the low voltage system is not active.
\item The TSMS is the last component in the shutdown circuit before the AIRs. This allows full testing of the GLV system without engaging the TS and only intentional use of the TS.
\item The BOTS is used to detect a mechanical failure in the brake system. If the brake system fails, the TS is disabled to allow the vehicle to roll to a stop and ensure the safety of the driver.
\item The SDBs are used for emergency shutdown of the TS. The cockpit SDB allows the driver to quickly shutdown the tractive system from the driver's seat. The left and right SDBs are intended for emergency shutdown in a crash or rollover scenario by first responders.
\item The IMD is used to detect if the TS has lost isolation with the GLV system. This protects from lost isolation being live on the chassis, which acts as ground.
\item The AMS monitors the state of the accumulator and triggers a TS shutdown if the modules enter a dangerous temperature or electrical condition.
\item The inertia switch triggers a TS shutdown if it experiences an acceleration indicative of a collision. This ensures the vehicle is electrically safe in an emergency situation.
\item Interlocks close the shutdown circuit when all high voltage connections are properly made. This ensures that high voltage is only present within the TS and disabled if connections are left open.
\item The BSPD detects if the motor controllers are drawing significant current from the accumulator while the brakes are engaged. To protect the driver and the vehicle, this scenario triggers a TS shutdown.
\item Finally, the shutdown circuit contains a CAN Watchdog to shut down the TS in the event of a CAN error. This functions as protection in the rare event of software failure.
\end{itemize}
%Describe concept, the master switches, bots, and fill table
%add additional switches in the table
\begin{table}[H]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
Part & Function \\ \hline
Main Switch (GLVMS and TSMS) & Normally open \\ \hline
Brake over travel switch (BOTS) & Push-pull button \\ \hline
Shutdown buttons (SDB) (Left, right, cockpit) & Normally closed \\ \hline
Insulation Monitoring Device (IMD) & Normally open \\ \hline
Battery Management System (AMS) x4 & Normally open \\ \hline
Inertia switch & Normally closed \\ \hline
Interlocks & Closed when circuits are connected \\ \hline
Brake System Plausibility Device (BSPD) & Normally Open \\ \hline
CAN Watchdog & Normally closed \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\caption{List of switches in the shutdown circuit}
\label{switchlist}
\end{table}
\subsubsection{Wiring/Additional Circuitry}
%Describe wiring and additional circuitry, show extra schematics if you do something weird, then describe the additional circuitry and use a lot of figures
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 1 \textwidth]{shutdownswitches}
\caption{Shutdown Circuit Switches}
\label{switchesonly}
\end{figure}
Figure \ref{switchesonly} shows only the switches in the shutdown circuit, and does not include the AIRs or the precharge and discharge systems. The tractive system can only be enabled when all switches are closed, allowing the AIRS to be closed. The point after the TSMS splits into power for the AIRs, which are in parallel, the keyswitch (trigger for the internal precharge system of the motor controller) and the discharge system. This schematic has been simplified to not include the circuitry around the coils that close these switches, but those schematics can be found in their respective sections.
\begin{table}[H]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
Total Number of AIRs: & 2 \\ \hline
Current per AIR & 3.8A until 150 ms passes, then 0.4 A \\ \hline
Additional parts consumption within the shutdown circuit: & \hlr{3A}\\ \hline
Total current: & \hlr{8} A until 150 ms passes, then \hlr{~4A} \\ \hline
Cross sectional area of the wiring used: & 0.00080384 in$^{2}$ (20 AWG) \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\caption{Wiring- Shutdown Circuit}
\label{ShutdownCircuitTable}
\end{table}
\hlr{The GLV system also has 12V and 5V supply lines in parallel to the shutdown circuit. It supplies the 555 timers, CAN nodes, coils and lights, which are all in parallel with the AIRs.}
\subsubsection{Position in Car}
There are many shutdown components are in or mouonted to a housing called \hlr{motor controller} housing, which is a waterproof enclosure located at the rear of the chassis, behind the main hoop, \hlr{underneath the motor controllers}. This enclosure is bolted onto steel brackets which are welded to the main hoop. This enclosure consists of an \hlr{Nylon} panel where the TSMS, GLVMS, TSMPs, GLVMPs, AMS reset button, and IMD reset button will be mounted, and a 3D printed rear housing with integrated 23-pin TE connectivity Ampseal connector, as seen in figure \ref{cpanel1}. In addition to the buttons and measuring points, the housing also contains the IMD, IMD relay, a PCB (Side panel node, which includes the watchdog relay), and the GLV battery, as seen in figure \ref{cpanel2}. Mounted to the outside of the box includes the GLVMS and TSMS. The tractive system and low voltage systems are separated by at least two centimeters at all times, with certain wires wrapped in nomex tubing.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.6 \textwidth]{MCHousingdiagram}
\caption{Outside view of the side panel housing, labelled}
\label{cpanel1}
\end{figure}
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.6 \textwidth]{MCHousinginside}
\caption{Inside view of the side panel housing. The DC-DC converter will actually not be placed here.}
\label{cpanel2}
\end{figure}
\subsection{IMD}
\subsubsection{Description (Type, Operation Parameters)}
The IMD used will be a Bender A-ISOMETER IR155-3204. The output is normally high and only low if it does not detect a ground fault. The output is then used in a 4PDT relay to close the switch in the shutdown circuit and activate the CAN system to not power the IMD light in the dashboard.
%Need to include set point of ground fault
\begin{table}[H]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
Supply voltage range: & 10...36VDC \\ \hline
Supply voltage & 12VDC \\ \hline
Environmental temperature range: & Unknown \\ \hline
Selftest interval: & Every 5 minutes \\ \hline
High voltage range: & 0-1000 VDC \\ \hline
Set response value: & 100 k\ohm\\ \hline
Max. operation current: & 150 mA \\ \hline
Approximate time to shut down at 50$\%$ of the response value: & $\leq$ 40 sec \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\caption{Parameters of the IMD}
\label{IMDparameters}
\end{table}
\subsubsection{Wiring/Cables/Connectors}
To fit the connectors and the low current draw of the IMD, the wires used for the IMD will be 22 AWG and 18 AWG. There is a fuse protecting the low current, high voltage wiring of the IMD and other components, and it is rated to 1A (details of the fuse are in the appendix, section \ref{imdappendix}). \hlr{It is the same fuses (1A on both poles) that protect the other high voltage, low current devices.}
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.4 \textwidth]{Only_IMD}
\caption{Schematic of the IMD and its connections}
\label{IMD}
\end{figure}
The IMD output powers a four pole double throw relay. However, for the relay to become powered, at the start of each driving/operable session (not when there is a fault in the shutdown system), a person must press the IMD reset button, which closes the circuit and allows the coil to power itself through the first pole. The other two poles close the shutdown circuit and the input pin to the CAN node. The fourth pole is not connected. The can input will inform the CAN system about the status of the IMD (pull up resistor ensures IMD CAN pole input is not left floating). The ATmega16M1 controls the IMD light in the cockpit through the CAN system. With the coil powered from the IMD's positive output, the shutdown circuit will close.
The connectors used for the IMD are the TYCO-MICRO MATE-N-LOK 1 x 2-1445088-8 and its mate. 18 AWG wire will be used to connect the low voltage connections between the IMD and side panel PCB. The 18 AWG wire used is rated for 300V, 90 \degree C.
%connectors and cables used? Useful data regarding the wiring, including wire gauge/temp.voltage rating and fuses protecting the wiring
\subsubsection{Position in Car}
As part of the shutdown circuit, the IMD will be located inside the enclosure shown in Figure \ref{cpanel2}. This is a convenient location for the IMD as high voltage sensing lines must already be present here for the TSMP's.
\subsection{Inertia Switch}
\subsubsection{Description (Type, Operation Parameters)}
The Sensata Resettable crash sensor (6-11g version) will trigger due to an impact that decelerates the vehicle at between 6-11g.
\begin{table}[H]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
Inertia switch type & Sensata 6-11g crash sensor \\ \hline
Supply voltage range & 12 VDC \\ \hline
Supply voltage & 12VDC \\ \hline
\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Environmental temperature\\ range\end{tabular} & -10-120 \degree C \\ \hline
Maximum operational current & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}20A for max. duration 30sec, \\ 10A max. continuous\end{tabular} \\ \hline
Trigger charactersitics & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Operate above 11g peak, 60ms duration\\ Not operate below 6g peak, 60ms duration\end{tabular} \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\caption{Parameters of the Inertia Switch}
\label{InertiaTable}
\end{table}
\subsubsection{Wiring/Cables/Connectors}
The Inertia switch will be wired to be normally closed and open the shutdown circuit in the case that there is a crash. The inertia switch is wired in-line with the shutdown circuit to be normally closed. Please see figure \ref{switchesonly} for the position of the IMD in relative to the other shutdown system components.
%connectors and cables, useful wiring data?
% \begin{figure}[H]
% \centering
% \includegraphics{inertia}
% \caption{\hlr{Schematic of the inertia switch and references to where it is in the shutdown circuit}}
% \label{inertia}
% \end{figure}
% \begin{figure}[H]
% \centering
% \includegraphics[width = 0.5 \textwidth]{sensatawiring}
% \caption{Wiring example for the Inertia switch, see appendix for full datasheet}
% \label{wiringinertia}
% \end{figure}
\subsubsection{Position in Car}
The inertia switch will be located on the dashboard, in reach of the driver as to fit EV5.7.4. \hlr{It is mounted properly (upwards), so it can be triggered and reset.}
\subsection{Brake Plausibility Device (BSPD)} \label{BSPD}
\subsubsection{Description/Additional Circuitry}
The BSPD will constantly check if there is a substantial amount of current across the motor controllers and if the brakes are being pressed hard. If both are true, after 0.5 second of continuity, the relay will open the switch in the shutdown circuit. The circuitry consists of a series of op amps and logic gates which detect when the combined current going to both motors is greater than 50A and the brake sensor is being activated. The output of this result then powers a 555 timer which will output a high pulse to the reset pin of a SR-latch which allows for the circuit to be latching.
There are two Hall Effect current sensors monitoring the current draw of the two individual motor controllers. The measured current draw of both sensors is then summed in order to get the total current.
\begin{table}[H]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
Brake sensor used: & Pegasus Brake Light switch, part 3601 \\ \hline
Torque encoder used: & Active Sensors MHR5621\\ \hline
Supply voltages: & 5V \\ \hline
Maximum supply currents: & 15 mA\\ \hline
Operating temperature: & -55 to 150 \degree C \\ \hline
Output used to control AIRs: & TE Connectivity Relay, part PB766-ND \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\caption{Torque Encoder Data}
\label{TorqueEncoder1}
\end{table}
\subsubsection{Wiring}
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.9 \textwidth]{BSPD}
\caption{Schematic of the BSPD}
\label{BSPDschem}
\end{figure}
Two hall effect current sensors, each wired around the power lines of the motor controllers, will send a proportional signal to a comparator. If the (summed) current is above 50 Amps, the output will be positive, and a positive signal will be sent to the AND gate. If the brakes are actuated, a positive signal will come from the brake pressure switch, causing the AND gate to return positive. This output powers a 555 timer, which if it remains powered for 0.5 seconds will send out a high pulse to the reset pin of an RS-latch. The normally open relay will be opened because of the reset state of the RS-latch, shutting down the current to the AIRs. The BSPD can be reset through CAN which will send a high pulse to the set pin of the RS-latch. \hlr{This is a failure mode that is possible, however it is also possible for the AMS reset. In either case, being reset is the safer mode to fail. Microcontroller failure will be caught by watchdog and the shutdown system will open anyway. BSPD reset button has been moved to the back side panel, sharing the same button as the AMS reset. If the AMS system is not having any issues (as seen through CAN), then the BSPD will reset. }
%INcluding the circuit board? Show data regarding the cables and connectors used, and how this opens the shutdown circuit
\subsubsection{Position in Car/Mechanical Fastening/Mechanical Connection}
The brake sensor is Pegasus Racing P/N 3601 pressure switch that activates between 60 and 120psi. It is attached to the brake line using a -3 AN T-fitting. The brake system is composed of a combination of hard and flexible brake line and will use a combination of SAE flare connections and AN fittings.
The circuit board controlling the BSPD is located near the motor controllers, on a board called motor controller controller. The input line from the brake will be fed from the front bulkhead of the vehicle. The board will be positively retained using standard hardware and stand-offs, all external connections will be made using Ampseal connectors and all internal enclosure connections will be made using Molex PCB connectors. Figures \ref{BSPDmech1} and \ref{BSPDmech2} show how the brake sensor will be mounted and where it will be located.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.8 \textwidth]{brakeincar}
\caption{View of BSPD Pressure Switch and T-Fitting}
\label{BSPDmech1}
\end{figure}
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.7 \textwidth]{brakesensor}
\caption{Approximate Location of BSPD Pressure Switch in Vehicle}
\label{BSPDmech2}
\end{figure}
\subsection{Reset/Latching for IMD and BMS}
\subsubsection{Description/Circuitry}
%Describe the concept and circuitry of the latching/reset system for a tripped IMD or BMS. Describe the method for resetting the IMD and BMS.
If the AMS detects a fault, it opens the shutdown circuit, and latches into that state. When the AMS reset button is pressed, the nearby CAN node passes a CAN message to the AMS boards. If the accumulator is within safe electrical and temperature operating limits the AMS closes the shutdown circuit.\\
To reset the IMD an operator other than the driver must push the IMD reset button located on the outside of the car on a panel next to the TSMPs, master switches and E-stops. If the output of the IMD is high because there is no ground fault, the reset button will activate the coil and close the shutdown circuit.
\subsubsection{Wiring/Cables/Connectors}
%Calcs for connectors and cables used and how they open the shutdown circuit
The IMD's output, as seen in figure \ref{IMD}, continuously closes the shutdown circuit as long as its output is high. The reset button closes the circuit to the coil to then allow the coil to power itself for as long as the output is high. Once low, the coil will open its four poles, thereby allowing power to the CAN node input, thereby activating the IMD light or the switch in the shutdown circuit. The 4PDT relay is specified for 15A, while the GLV system it controls is fused for \hlr{5}A. The wire gauge to the IMD relay is 20AWG.\\
% BMS reset wiring
The BMS reset button is a button that connects 5V to a CAN input pin on the side panel node later mentioned in section \ref{imdnode}. When the CAN node receives a high signal it sends a message to the rest of the system, including the AMS nodes, and if the AMS detects the accumulator is safe, the AMS relay will close the shutdown circuit and allow normal operation. All wire gauges will be 20 AWG except for PCB traces. \\
\subsubsection{Position in Car}
The IMD and BMS reset buttons will be panel mounted to the enclosure shown in Figure \ref{cpanel2}. The AMS will be within the accumulator container.
\subsection{Shutdown System Interlocks} \label{interlocks}
\subsubsection{Description/Circuitry}
%Concept and circuitry
%Note: Interlocks are circuits used to open the shutdown circuit if a connector is disconnected or enclosure is opened. This is not the entire shutdown circuit.
Interlocks are low voltage mechanically activated switches that close when a high voltage connection is made or a system is closed. In the shutdown circuit, the main accumulator connectors, and the HVD have interlocks. The shutdown circuit will be open when any of these TS connections are opened. There is also an interlock on the charger connector which bypasses the main battery connector interlocks.
\subsubsection{Wiring/Cables/Connectors}
Interlock wires are mechanically integrated with HV connectors such that they are simultaneously disconnected with the removal of a connector. The removal of a connector therefore breaks shutdown circuit continuity. The interlock wires will be 20 \hlr{or 22} AWG and be fused from the shutdown GLV fuse (2A).
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics{interlocks}
\caption{Interlocks contained in the shutdown circuit}
\label{interlockschem}
\end{figure}
% \begin{figure}[H]
% \centering
% \includegraphics[width = 0.3 \textwidth]{MSD}
% \caption{MSDs in the accumulator, indicated by the red arros}
% \label{MSDs}
% \end{figure}
\subsubsection{Position in Car}
Interlocks are contained within the main accumulator two-pole HV connector (labeled CONN) and the HVD. Both connections are out of the accumulator, and located in the back of the car. Please see section \ref{hvdsection} for details.
There is a charger interlock that overrides (in parallel with) the main connection interlocks. This interlock is only used during charging.
\subsection{Tractive system Active Light}
\subsubsection{Description/Circuitry}
% \begin{figure}[H]
% \centering
% \includegraphics[width = 0.5 \textwidth]{TSALshining}
% \caption{Product picture of the TSAL, from Super Bright LEDs part no. M9-R4}
% \label{tsalsuperbright}
% \end{figure}
The TSAL illuminates when the tractive system is active, which is defined as the tractive system voltage being over 60V or the AIRs being closed.
%% tsal light has changed
\begin{table}[H]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
Supply voltage: & 12V \\ \hline
Max. operational current: & 0.04A\\ \hline
Lamp type & LEDs \\ \hline
Power consumption: & 0.48 W\\ \hline
Brightness & Unknown \\ \hline
Frequency: & Manual with 555 timer, \hlr{3.1} \\ \hline
Size (length x height x width): & 103x27x51 mm \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\caption{Parameters of the TSAL}
\label{TSALparameters}
\end{table}
\subsubsection{Wiring/Cables/Connectors}
%Describe wiring, show schematics, describe connectors and cables used and show useful data regarding the wiring. Include gauge, voltage and temperature rating of wiring used and any fuses or other overcurrent protection used.
The circuitry designed has two optocouplers with the mosfet sides in parallel. If either optocoupler is powered, the TSAL will be powered. On the TS-controlled optocoupler, when the TS is over 60V, zener diodes with a breakdown voltage of 56V and 3.6V respectably power one side of an optocoupler when the TS voltage is over 60V. On the GLV-controlled optocoupler, the optocoupler is powered when there is shutdown voltage before the AIRs. In this way, the light will be powered when the tractive system is over 60V or the AIRs are closed. \hlr{The TS input to the zener diode circuitry is after the same 1A fuses as previously mentioned for the IMD and R2D. } The power line for the TSAL is also interrupted by a mosfet that has its gate controlled by a 555 timer to allow it to blink at a rate of \hlr{3.1} Hz.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.7 \textwidth]{TSAL_FSAE}
\caption{Schematic for the TSAL}
\label{TSALschem}
\end{figure}
All connections made by wires will be 20 AWG rated for 600V, 125 \degree C and 7A, while all PCB traces will be a minimum of 12 mil, but nominally 20 mil in width. The TS voltage will have been fused to 1A on both \hlr{the positive and negative TS poles, with the same fuses that protects the TSMPs, IMD and R2D sound (fuses located on the AIR control board PCB). The fuse has a 125V rating and 300 A @ 125VDC interrupt rating. It only protects the DC-DC converter for the TSAL circuitry and TSAL TS input, IMD, accumulator indicator and R2D sound. It used to protect a GLV DC-DC but that has been removed. It is within the low current TS voltage harness, which connects to the 8-pin Ampseal on the side panel PCB. }
%highlight the caption of the replacement picture.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.7 \textwidth]{TSALspacing}
\caption{PCB for the TSAL circuitry, located on the side panel PCB. The circled photorelay mosfets control the tsal circuitry}
\label{sidepanelpcb}
\end{figure}
\subsubsection{Position in Car}
The TSAL will be mounted to the underside of the highest point of the main roll hoop, per EV 4.12.4, \hlr{using a mounting point of a small metal tab on the frame. }The PCB will be located in the side panel enclosure, also known as the \hlr{motor controller} housing.
\subsection{Measurement Points}
\subsubsection{Description}
%Describe the housing used and how it can be accessed, etc. Describe how the measurement points protected/covered when not in use and how the electrical connections on the back of the measurement points are protected when the measurement points are being used.
The TSMPs and GLVS ground measuring points are housed in a non-conductive, well-marked housing that can be opened without tools. It will be protected from people touching it by shrouded banana jack connectors \hlr{and multimeter probe covers}. The measuring points allow for safe measurement of the tractive system voltage and for manual detection of ground faults. The TSMPs will be in the same housing as the side panel CAN node and PCB.
\subsubsection{Wiring, Connectors, Cables}
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics{TSMP}
\caption{\hlr{Tractive System Measuring Points}}
\label{fig:TSMPschematic}
\end{figure}
Figure \ref{fig:TSMPschematic} shows the TSMP schematic. Left shows the schematic including the banana jacks. Right shows the multimeter measuring the tractive system, with the multimeter's expected resistance and the same resistors as before the TSMP's on the left side.\\
There will be \hlr{three} measuring points: TS+, TS-,and GLV-. The TSMP connections will be secured with 5 k\ohm current limiting resistors. The worst case scenario for the TSMPs occurs when there is a short between the TS+ and TS- banana jacks. This could occur as a result of operator error when measuring the TS voltage and create a voltage over a human operator's hands. The current limiting resistors ensure that the current draw in this scenario will not harm a human. \hlr{There is no fuse before the TSMP resistors and probe points.}
\begin{align}
V = I * R \\
100 V = I * 10,000 \ohm \\
I = 0.01A
\end{align}
\begin{align}
P = I * V \\
P = 0.01 I * 100V V \\
P = 1 W
\end{align}
Therefore, a 1W, 5k\ohm resistor will be placed before each TSMP banana jack. The resistor will be on the side panel PCB, which contains all of the low current TS circuitry and certain shutdown components. \\
Another worst case scenario that could occur at the measuring points is a short between the TS and GLV systems over the banana jacks, again by operator error. In this scenario, the IMD will open the shutdown circuit.
The TSMP banana jacks are 72930-2 and 72930-0 Pomona Electronics 4 mm banana jacks (red and black, respectively). The TSMP resistors are Vishay Dale, \hlr{ALSR035K000FE12} (manufacturer's part number), rated for \hlr{122}V and part of the \hlr{ALSR} series. The datasheets for both the banana jacks and the resistors can be found in section \ref{tsmpappendix}.
%Describe wiring, show schematics, and describe connectors and cables used and show useful data regarding the wiring. Include details on the protection resistor including resistance, voltage and power rating.
\subsubsection{Position in Car}
The TSMP's will be located in the enclosure shown in Figures \ref{cpanel1} and \ref{cpanel2} along with the side panel circuitry. Body panel removal will not be required for access. The enclosure itself is bolted together using 1/4" hardware.
\subsection{Pre-Charge Circuitry}
\subsubsection{Description}
In order to prevent damage to the motor controllers, AIRs, and ultimately the driver, it is important to ramp the tractive system up to full operating voltage rather than instantaneously jump from 0V to 100V. One consequence of an immediate transition to high voltage can be arcing across the AIRs. This can cause pitting in the relay contacts over time and ultimately cause the system to fail. Pre-charging reduces the difference in potential on each side of the relay to prevent arcing and ensure the integrity of the electrical system over many uses.
\subsubsection{Wiring, Cables, Current Calculations, Connectors}
.
Once the shutdown circuit is closed, it will immediately power the coils of the normally closed discharge relay, the normally open precharge relay, and the normally open TS- AIR. This opens the discharge relay, and closes the precharge relay and TS- AIR. Instead of connecting Batt+ to TS+ through a current limiting resistor, the precharge relay connects B+ to the key switch terminal on each of the Sevcon motor controllers. When powered by their key switch terminals, the motor controllers charge their internal capacitors up to around 50V for 0.5 seconds, then up to 90V (or another specified voltage) for 0.1 seconds. The CAN system clocks this process with a timer in software, and then considers precharge to be finished and sends a CAN message. This CAN message causes a node in the accumulator to allow the shutdown circuit to close the TS+ AIR.
%before signaling though the CAN system that the precharge is complete.
Please note the schematic in figure \ref{prechargeschem}.
\begin{sidewaysfigure}[p]
\includegraphics[width=\textheight]{precharge}
\caption{\hlr{Precharge system schematic, including the AIR economizers}}
\label{prechargeschem}
\end{sidewaysfigure}
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.8 \textwidth]{PrechargeVoltage}
\caption{Voltage vs time, measured in a test setup. }
\label{PCvoltage}
\end{figure}
In figure \ref{PCvoltage}, the voltage of a test setup of the pre-charge system internal to the motor controller was measured. Because there is no resistor other than the motor controller, the current could not be calculated and/or graphed. This was discussed in rules clarification ticket 4487. As discussed above, the function describing the pre-charge is stepwise.
\begin{table}[H]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
Resistor type & N/A \\ \hline
Resistance & N/A \\ \hline
Continous power rating & N/A \\ \hline
Overload power rating & N/A \\ \hline
Voltage rating & 150 VDC \\ \hline
Cross-sectional area of wire used & 0.001275 in\textasciicircum 2 (18 AWG) \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\caption{General data of pre-charge resistor }
\label{prechargeresistor}
\end{table}
%table here of precharge relay
\begin{table}[H]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
Relay type & Omron Electronics, G5CA series, part no. G5LE-14-DC12 \\ \hline
Contact arrangement & SPDT \\ \hline
Continous DC current & 10A \\ \hline
Voltage rating & 125VDC \\ \hline
Cross-sectional area of wire used & 0.001275 in$^{2}$ (18 AWG) \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\caption{General data of the pre-charge relay}
\label{PCrelay}
\end{table}
\subsubsection{Position in Car}
The pre-charge circuit is located internal to the Sevcon motor controllers. The position of the controllers in the vehicle is discussed at length in section 5.1.3 and first shown in figure \ref{mcsideview}.
\subsection{Discharge Circuitry}
\label{dischargesection}
\subsubsection{Description}
%concept
When the car shuts down, there are still reserves of energy in the tractive system that can be harmful to the driver or team members conducting maintenance. The discharge circuit dissipates the capacitance found in the vehicle after TS shutdown. When the shutdown circuit is opened, the normally closed discharge relay will close a switch and discharge the tractive system with a 220\ohm power resistor.
\subsubsection{Wiring, Cables, Current Calculations, Connectors}
%plot of discharge current vs time
%formula describing the plot
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.8 \textwidth]{Discharge}
\caption{Schematic of the discharge system}
\label{dischargeschem}
\end{figure}
Since the internal capacitance of our motor controllers was unknown, it was determined by the team experimentally.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.8 \textwidth]{experimental_discharge.eps}
\caption{A single motor controller being discharged across a known resistor.}
\label{discharge}
\end{figure}
That experimental discharge in figure \ref{discharge} starts at 17.65 volts at a time of -1403 milliseconds. Given that this is an RC parallel circuit, we expect to loose 63\% of the charge in the first RC time constant. The graph hits $17.56 V * 0.37 = 6.53 V$ at 773.5 milliseconds, or in 2.1765 seconds. Given that we know we were discharging with an $846 \Omega$ resistor, we can calculate the internal capacitance of the motor controller.
\begin{align}
RC &= 2.1765 s\\
C &= \frac{2.1765 s}{846 \Omega}\\
C &= 2.57 mF
\end{align}
With that calculation, we can estimate that our two motor controllers will have a combined capacitance of $5.14 mF$ that the discharge circuit needs to handle.
With a $220 \Omega$ discharge resistor, we can calculate how the discharge will progress over time using the natural response of an RC circuit,
\begin{align}
V(t) = V_{0} * e^{-t/RC}
\end{align}
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.8 \textwidth]{voltage.eps}
\caption{The theoretical discharge of both motor controllers across the resistor specified in table \ref{dctable}. This calculation shows that we should able to discharge to well under 60V DC in 5 seconds. }
\label{discharge_volts}
\end{figure}
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.8 \textwidth]{current.eps}
\caption{The current of the theoretical discharge.}
\label{discharge_amps}
\end{figure}
%table of discharge circuit
\begin{table}[H]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
Resistor type & WH Series, part no. WH50-220RJI \\ \hline
Resistance & 220 \ohm \\ \hline
Continuous power rating & 50W \\ \hline
Overload power rating & See figure in appendix \\ \hline
Maximum expected current & 0.45 A \\ \hline
Average current & 0.1 A \\ \hline
Cross-sectional area of the wire used & \hlr{0.0005065} in$^{2}$ (22 AWG) \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\caption{\hlr{General data of the discharge circuit}}
\label{dctable}
\end{table}
At peak power, the discharge resistor should be dissipating 44.82 W. The power rating of the resistor is higher than the peak power it will see. Further resistor and relay information can be found in section \ref{dischargeappendix}.
\subsubsection{Position in Car}
The circuit board containing the discharge circuit called the AIR control board will be housed inside the accumulator, above and isolated from the battery cells.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.6 \textwidth]{Discharge_PCB}
\caption{The discharge relay is pointed out in the red box, on the PCB containing most of the accumulator wiring (called AIR control board). The resistor will be located right next to the PCB, at the same height of the accumulator.}
\label{fig:my_label}
\end{figure}
\subsection{HV Disconnect (HVD)} \label{hvdsection}
\subsubsection{Description}
We will be using an Anderson Power Products SB Smart VEH-G12 HVD (P/N 115158G12 Vehicle Side and P/N 115158G11 Outboard Side) as our high voltage disconnect, provided by Zero Motorcycles. The part we have in-hand also has a rubber grip on the outboard side of the HVD, which gives the user a greater purchase on the HVD, as shown in Figure \ref{HVDoneside}.
\subsubsection{Wiring, Cables, Current Calculations, Connectors}
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.25 \textwidth]{anderson_hvd_interlock}
\caption{Anderson Power Products SB Smart VEH-G12 HVD}
\label{HVDoneside}
\end{figure}
%Describe wiring, show schematics, describe connectors and cabs and show useful data regarding the wiring. Include information on the working voltage and current rating of the HVD.
The connector is rated for 600V and 230.0A on the primary contacts. Because the HVD has an interlock connection with the shutdown circuit, when it is opened it shuts down the TS system by opening the shutdown circuit. ]\hlr{The HVD has a cover to seal off the lead connections from any possible water, etc, which can be seen in figures} \ref{HVDwcover} \hlr{and} \ref{HVDclearcover}.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.75 \textwidth]{HVD_Cover}
\caption{\hlr{The connector with its cover as seen in CAD}}
\label{HVDwcover}
\end{figure}
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.75 \textwidth]{HVD_Cover_t}
\caption{\hlr{The connector with the cover set as transparent as to see the other side of the connector}}
\label{HVDclearcover}
\end{figure}
\subsubsection{Position in Car}
The HVD comes out of the accumulator, as it is in-line with the tractive system high side wire. In figure \ref{hvdlocation}, it is the only non-shaded part, with the view being from the back right of the vehicle. The HVD is attached to the motor controller mounting brackets, which are made of 1/8" and 1/16" steel. The HVD will be clearly indicated and located higher than 350mm from the ground, as per EV 4.7.1.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.6 \textwidth]{hvd_position}
\caption{Position of the HVD in the vehicle. It is located in line with TS+, and is attached to the motor controller housing in the back of the vehicle. }
\label{hvdlocation}
\end{figure}
\subsection{Ready To Drive Sound (RTDS)} \label{R2Dsection}
\subsubsection{Description}
The Ready to Drive sound includes a buzzer (Mallory Sonalert Products Inc. SC648ANR), a CAN node, and a relay. The buzzer automatically makes a noise when given power, with the loudness proportional to the voltage. The last step in the startup up sequence will notify the CAN system it is time for the ready to drive sound. Then the corresponding node on the buzzer will close a relay between TS+, after a 2.6 kOhm resistor (5 Watts), and the buzzer for two seconds. The resistor limits the voltage over the buzzer to 48V and the current to 20 mA. The SC648ANR is rated to be 95 dB(A) at 2 ft.
\subsubsection{Wiring, Cables, Current Calculations, Connectors}
When the shutdown circuit closes and activates the AIRs and the start button has been pushed (while the driver's foot is on the brake), the car is in ready to drive mode. As soon as the car is in this mode, the CAN system will activate the ready to drive sound node to send a positive output that powers the relay for 2 seconds, thus letting the buzzer sound for 2 seconds. This CAN node (called side panel) is also connected to the IMD, and the full schematic can be found in figure \ref{panelnode}. The resistor will be current-limiting and act in the place of a fuse.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.7 \textwidth]{R2Dsoundbuzzerschem}
\caption{Schematic for the Ready to Drive Sound Buzzer}
\label{R2D}
\end{figure}
\begin{align}
V &= I * R\\
100-48 V &= 0.021A * R\\
R &= 2285 \ohm
\end{align}
\begin{align}
P &= I * V \\
P &= 0.021A * 52 V \\
P &= 1.09W
\end{align}
According to these calculations, a 2.6k$\ohm$ 5W resistor will function as a current limiting resistor.
\subsubsection{Position in Car}
The ready to drive sound will be located in the enclosure shown in Figure \ref{cpanel2}. The buzzer will be mounted to the exterior and bottom of this enclosure. It must be contained outside of the box so that the buzzer is loud enough.
\newpage
\section{Accumulator}
\subsection{Accumulator Pack 1} \label{Battery1}
\subsubsection{Overview/Description/Parameters} \label{batteryoverview}
%Describe concept of accumulator pack, provide table with main parameters like number of cells, cell stacks separated by maintenance plugs, cell configuration, resulting voltages->minimum, maximum, nominal, currents, capacity etc.
The accumulator comprises 12 Nissan Leaf battery modules, wired in series. Each module comprises four LiMnO2 pouch cells, in a 2S-2P configuration as shown in Figure \ref{module}. Each cell has a shutdown separator and a nominal voltage of 3.75V, resulting in 7.5V per module and 90V total. The modules have alternating positive and negative terminal locations to make bus bar routing more efficient.
The Olin REVO team is under NDA with Nissan surrounding the information of the Nissan Leaf cells. \hlr{ We are allowed to share module capacity (at 2C), nominal voltage, size, weight and energy density. The rest of the numbers given in the following sections will either come from measurements or limits that the team imposes on the batteries, and we have the knowledge that they are safe for our cells.}
\begin{table}[H]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
Maximum Voltage & \hlr{97.34} \\ \hline
Nominal Voltage & 90 VDC \\ \hline
Minimum Voltage & 72 VDC \\ \hline
Maximum output current & Unknown \\ \hline
Maximum nominal current & NDA \\ \hline
Maximum charging current & NDA \\ \hline
Total number of cells & 48 \\ \hline
Cell configuration & 12 2s2p in series \\ \hline
Total capacity & 65 Ah at 2C rate, 25 \degree C \\ \hline
Number of cell stacks & 4 \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\caption{Main accumulator parameters}
\label{batterytable}
\end{table}
The maximum voltage for our cells has been limited to 4.056 V per cell by our charger, which creates a 97V maximum of the battery pack.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.7 \textwidth]{accumulator_internal_isoview}
\caption{Locations of all major parts within the accumulator. }
\label{accumlocations}
\end{figure}
\subsubsection{Cell Description} \label{celldescription}
%describe cell type and chemistry
\hlr{The cells used are Automotive Energy E5 lithium ion (pouch type) cells, and they were fabricated into modules by Nissan for their Nissan Leaf electric vehicle. Their datasheets are not included because of our team's NDA with Nissan. We are working to be able to share the necessary information, but the cell values noted are from our testing of the cells and other sources like the US Department of Energy} (\href{http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f8/battery_leaf_0356.pdf}{Link to source} \hlr{and located in the appendix.) Through their advanced testing, they note the maximum cell voltage at 4.2V and the minimum cell voltage at 2.5V, which aligns with our own research on other cells with lithium-manganese chemistry} (\href{http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/discharge_methods}{Link to source}), \hlr{which says that they should stay over 3V for battery safety and the safety of the drivers and/or operators. Experimentally, an error of 100 mV was found in the battery management system reading the voltage, so precautions were set and the maximum voltage is conservatively set to 4V.}
\begin{table}[H]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
Cell Manufacturer and Type &
\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}
Automotive Energy Supply Corporation\\ Model E5
\end{tabular} \\ \hline
Cell nominal capacity & 32.5 Ah \\ \hline
Maximum Voltage & \hlr{4.056V} \\ \hline
Nominal Voltage & 3.75V \\ \hline
Minimum Voltage & \hlr{3V} \\ \hline
Maximum output current & Unknown \\ \hline
Maximum nominal output current & NDA \\ \hline
Maximum charging current & NDA \\ \hline
Maximum Cell Temperature (discharging) & \hlr{58 \degree C} \\ \hline
Maximum Cell Temperature (charging) & \hlr{50 \degree C}\\ \hline
Cell Chemistry &
\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}
Lithium-ion - Laminate type\\
Cathode/Anode Material: LiMn2O4 with\\
LiNiO2/Graphite
\end{tabular} \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\caption{Main cell specification}
\label{cells}
\end{table}
\subsubsection{Cell Configuration} \label{cellconfiguration}
%Describe cell configuration, cell interconnect, show schematics of electrical configuration and CAD of connection techniques, cover additional parts like internal cell fuses etc.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics{moduleschem}
\caption{Schematic of a Nissan Leaf Battery Module}
\label{module}
\end{figure}
As stated in Section \ref{batteryoverview}, there are 12 modules in series. Each module holds 4 cells which are in a 2s-2p configuration. \hlr{The white terminal marked in white in Figure} \ref{canopener} \hlr{references the point between the two parallel cell strings, as shown in figure} \ref{module} \hlr{and labeled as MIDV}.
The modules, each have a string of 2 cells in parallel, as seen in Figure \ref{module}. In the middle of each cell there is a shutdown separator, which acts as a fuse in over-current conditions. These modules are commercially sold in Nissan Leaf vehicles without issue, so we are referencing their safety to prove ours.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.6 \textwidth]{OpenModule}
\caption{Inside view of a module}
\label{canopener}
\end{figure}
Busbars connect the modules in series, as shown in Figure \ref{busbar}. The busbars connecting module to module are copper with a cross-section of $60.5 mm^2$, which has a higher ampacity than the tractive system lines (2 gauge). The blue squares seen in figure \ref{busbar} are the cell top boards.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.6 \textwidth]{bus-bar_configuration}
\caption{Front view of the accumulator, showing the busbars and thermistors. }
\label{busbar}
\end{figure}
There are 3 maintenance plugs, separating the segments to be less than 6 MJ each. Figure \ref{tswiring_top} points out the maintenance plugs, shortened as SMD or MSD. \hlr{They are from Lear Corporation. Manual Disconnect used in Volt Gen 2 HV battery pack. 350Vdc bladed fuse, with integrated interlock and 2 step removal. The calculation verifying the segment energy is seen below}.
\begin{align}
\text{Seg Energy} &= V_{nom} * \text{Number of Cells} * \text{Cell Ah (2C rate)} * 3.6 \text{kJ}\\
\text{Seg Energy} &= (7.5*3 ) * 65 * 3.6 \\
\text{Seg Energy} &= 5265 \text{kJ}\\
\text{Seg Energy} &= 5.265 \text{MJ}
\end{align}
\subsubsection{Cell Temperature Monitoring} %\label{celltemp}
%Describe how the temperature of the cells is monitored, where the temperature sensors are placed, how many cells are monitored, etc. Show schematics, cover additional parts, etc.
The temperature of the cells is monitored using 10K$\ohm$ ring terminal thermistors attached to the middle pole. The middle pole of each module is considered the negative terminal of two cells. Each module’s midpoint is measured and one out of three module grounds is measured per accumulator segment. The thermistors are used to form three voltage dividers. When the temperature of the cells increases, the resistance decreases, resulting in less voltage drop across the thermistor. Three analog to digital converters attached to each of the voltage dividers is then used by the ATmega16M1 used in the CAN system to determine whether the temperature is too high or low. If the temperature is out of range, the shutdown system activates. There is a pull up resistor that pushes the output voltage to 5V if the ADC is a past a certain threshold and 0V otherwise. Because we are monitoring the negative terminals of half of the cells in each module, we are monitoring 50\% of the total cells.
The mounting of the thermistors can be seen in figure \ref{busbar}. They are on top of the cell top boards, which is bolted directly onto the module terminals through the busbars.
%need to rewrite the part about the ADC
%How are the thermistors attached to the cells? Explain module issues with placement.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.4 \textwidth]{celltemp}
\caption{Schematic, (1) Module Cell Temperature Monitoring}
\label{celltemp}
\end{figure}
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.5 \textwidth]{busbarstack}
\caption{Section view of the thermistor mounted on the busbars}
\label{busbarstack}
\end{figure}
The distance between the bottom of the PCB and the top of the busbar is \hlr{3.2 mm (0.126 in.)}, while the distance from thermistor to terminal is 0.32 in. Because the cells are arranged within the module by the manufacturer, the distance from the busbar to the actual cell terminals (instead of the module terminals) is unknown.
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width =0.6 \textwidth]{VoltageVSTemp.png}
\caption{\hlr{Voltage measured at BMS vs. temperature the cell is at.}}
\label{fig:voltageCellvsTemp}
\end{figure}
\hlr{Figure} \ref{fig:voltageCellvsTemp} \hlr{shows the voltage that will be read by the BMS at different temperature readings. The BMS has an ADC with 10 bit resolution meaning that voltage differences of less than 0.005V can be detected. As seen in Figure }\ref{fig:voltageCellvsTempZOOM} \hlr{the worst case scenario for over-temperature sensing is when the temperature is at 62 \degree C. For this reason we will choose to be safe and raise an error when the temperature is at 58 \degree C which has a worse case reading of 60 \degree C.}
\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width =0.6 \textwidth]{VoltageVSTempZOOM.png}
\caption{\hlr{Voltage measured at BMS vs. temperature the cell is at. This just shows the voltage difference at different temperatures around 60 \degree C}}
\label{fig:voltageCellvsTempZOOM}
\end{figure}
\subsubsection{Battery Management System} \label{bms}
%Describe how many cells are sensed by each BMS board, the configuration of the cells, the configuration of the boards and how any comms wiring between boards is protected
%Describe how the BMS is able to open the %AIRs if any error is detected
%Describe where galvanic isolation occurs between TS and GLV system connections.
%the configuration of the cells, the configuration of the boards and how any comms wiring between boards is protected
%Sense wiring protection (fusing / fusible link wire used)
%What upper and lower voltage does the BMS react at and how does it react?
%What cell temperature does the BMS react at and how does it react?
%Show tables of operation parameters
There are 4 AMS modules, and each AMS monitors 6 groups of cells in series. Each module contains 4 cells, 2 series x 2 parallel, so each AMS monitors 3 modules, or 12 cells (6 series x 2 parallel). There are 4 AMS boards. Each AMS board is coupled to a cell breakout board, which includes 3 thermistors and bolts to the power terminals of three modules, as shown in Figure \ref{busbar} (blue circuit boards). The purpose of the cell breakout boards is to help manage wiring inside the accumulator. The cell breakout boards will have compression limiting copper pads at the terminal bolts and will be spaced above the bus bars using copper washers.\\
The AMS is able to shunt 3A when the cell voltage gets above \hlr{4.1} V. The AMS opens a relay in line with the shutdown circuit if any cell drops below \hlr{3V or 4.1V}. The AMS opens a relay in line with the shutdown circuit if any cell gets above \hlr{58} \degree C. The power to each of the AMS relays is through a CAN output, and the CAN system does monitor all of the voltage and temperature.\\
CAN communication from the board is isolated via a TI ISO1050DUBR (isolated CAN transceiver). Only CAN communication is used to have the information from each AMS relayed to the rest of the system, and the boards are otherwise independent of each other. Each board has an electrical connection with a normally-open relay on the AIR control board (i.e. there are four AMS relays), and the ATmega16M1 of each CAN node can open its own relay. On each cell-top board, there are 7 surface mount Bel C1Q 3A fuses. (Lowest voltage reference and top voltage of each of 6 cells.) The relays which allow the AMS to control the shutdown circuit provide isolation between the AMS and the GLV system, as well as the isolated CAN transceivers. Please see Figure \ref{amsschem} for the schematic of one of the battery management system boards (AMS).\\
%table of operation parameters
Figure \ref{bmspcb} shows the CAD of one AMS PCB. The AMS boards only communicate through the CAN system. Close ups of this PCB in \hlr{the appendix} (section \ref{amsappendix}) \hlr{ show measurements of all spacings.}
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\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.7 \textwidth]{bmsfullgerber}
\caption{\hlr{CAD of 1 AMS board (all identical). Spacing in the lower left was to separate TS and GLV.}}
\label{bmspcb}
\end{figure}
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\hlr{Captures of the BMS separation are located in the appendix, to prove the compliance with a minimum over surface spacing (6.4 mm or 1/4" spacing) requirement.}
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% % \centering
% % \includegraphics[width=0.4 \textwidth]{bms_separation_detail}
% % \caption{Detail of BMS PCB where the minimum over surface distance (6.4 mm) are met. Distance between TS and GLV is shown to be $6.57$ mm (over surface)}
% \label{creepage}
% \end{figure}
Voltage and temperature data is relayed to the AMS by the cell breakout boards discussed earlier in this section. The cell top boards are electrically identical, but have mirrored layouts to accomodate which side of the accumulator they are on. There is a left hand side, figure \ref{celltopLH} and right hand side, figure \ref{celltopRH}. The cell breakout board contains fuses on all sensing lines, detailed in Figures \ref{celltopschem} - \ref{celltopLH}.
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\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.8 \textwidth]{CellTopSchem}
\caption{Schematic of Cell Breakout Board Connecting to the AMS}
\label{celltopschem}
\end{figure}
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% % %%replace that schematic if you have time, that logo sucks.
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\begin{figure}[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width = 0.4 \textwidth]{CellTopLH}
\caption{Cell Breakout Board PCB Layout for the left hand side Note the fuses labeled with F and then a number. There is only TS voltage on this PCB.}
\label{celltopLH}
\end{figure}