Mauch - PL Sensor Hub X2-V2 + CFK Enclosure

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General

This sensor hub is designed to connect two PL-xxx current sensors in parallel. The current from both sensors will be summed and passed to the flight controller (FC). The voltage measurement of the LiPo packs will be collected from both sensors and passed through the hub to the FC. The main purpose of this hub is to replace existing protection circuits (like an ideal diode) and to monitor that both parallel LiPos are supplying the same current to the system. Since we monitor the current from both batteries, we can detect early when a LiPo starts to fail... before it is too late.

If the current difference is greater than +/- 15%, the alarm output will turn ON to indicate the fault. The pilot should land immediately and check the batteries.

 

Improved design compared to HS - Sensor Hub "V1":

  • No more DF13 connectors; all connectors are Molex Clik-Mate / 1.25mm
  • Dual-color LED (red/green) to indicate the status of the current sensors
  • Includes CFK enclosure
  • The I2C bus is for future integration

To set up a complete system, you would need:

  • 1x PL Sensor Hub X2
  • 2x Current sensor boards:
    • 2x PL-050 = 2x50A = 0-100A total
    • 2x PL-100 = 2x100A = 0-200A total
    • 2x PL-200 = 2x200A = 0-400A total
  • 1x PL - BEC (1x, 2x, or 3x) or Power-Cube 1, 2, 3, or 4 "V2"

 

In the Box:

  • 1x PL Sensor Hub X2 "V2"
  • 1x CFK enclosure
  • 2x Sensor cables / Molex 1.25mm - 4p / L = 150mm
  • 1x Alarm output cable / Molex 1.25mm - 3p / L = 100mm

 

Installation:

The PL - Sensor Hub X2 can be screwed onto the main frame by removing the 4 bottom M3 screws and drilling holes into the frame. Then, reinstall the screws through the frame.
Size: 42mm x 34mm x 10mm


DXF file / PL Sensor Hub X2

 

Status LEDs:

  • During boot-up, the Sensor Hub X2 will perform an internal test:
    • RED -> Flashing RED -> If everything is OK, then GREEN for 1 second.
    • After that, the LED status depends on the current flow and whether the current of both main batteries is within acceptable tolerance.
    • Flashing GREEN (both LEDs) -> The current flow is below 3-5A per sensor, and the X2 is in standby mode.
    • Solid GREEN (both LEDs) -> The current flow is above 3-5A per sensor, and the X2 is monitoring the main batteries.
    • If either of the two main batteries reduces the supplied current by approximately 20% compared to the other battery, the LED of this sensor (S1 or S2) will change to solid RED, and the alarm relay will be ON.
    • The alarm can be canceled by either rebooting the Sensor Hub X2 (power cycle) or reducing the current flow to below 3-5A per sensor and waiting for 1 minute. -> If the Sensor Hub X2 is in standby mode for 1 minute, it will reset any existing alarms and turn off the alarm relay.

 

Setup in MissionPlanner:

Please follow the procedure here: http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-mauch-power-modules.html


You can calculate the total setting for Batt1 monitor in MissionPlanner:
Voltage divider = (Voltage divider sensor 1 + Voltage divider sensor 2) / 2
Amp/Volt = Amp/V Sensor 1 + Amp/V Sensor 2

Manufacturer: Mauch
SKU: 321
GTIN: 4250902350796
Manufacturer information:
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