Sky-Drones SmartAP PDB
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SmartAP PDB (Power Distribution Board) is used to simplify the distribution of power from one or more batteries to ESCs (motors), flight controller, and other peripherals. It also acts as a power module, enabling battery voltage and current measurements. SmartAP PDB makes connecting high-power lines easier and much more reliable.
Size: 65x65 mm, 4x M3 mounting holes
Input voltage up to 60 Volts (14S)
Capability to handle extremenly high currents (peak current up to 400A)
Power input from the main battery, possibility to connect up to 2 independent batteries
12 pairs of pads (6 on top, 6 on bottom) for powering up to 12 motors
Integrated voltage and current sensors with L/C filters
Precise Hall Effect based current measurements
Integrated DC-DC converter from 10-60 V input (up to 14S battery) to 5V / 5A output to power peripherals
Integrated DC-DC converter from 10-60 V input (up to 14S battery) to 12V / 5A output to power peripherals
5V and 12V power output terminals (standard 2.54mm/0.1" connectors)
Integrated electromagnetic sounder (buzzer)
Power output for the flight controller (both 5V regulated and battery voltage level output)
Length: 65mm
Width: 65mm
Height: 14mm
Weight: 16g
Battery and Power Module Setup describes how to configure the battery setting for a power module.
The key configuration settings are:
Voltage divider: 15.51
Amps per volt: 36.00
SmartAP Power Distribution Board pinout diagram is shown below.
The two big pads are intended for the main battery connection. Up to two independent batteries can be connected using the thick wires (e.g. 8-10 AWG) to be able to handle high current loads and higher total capacity. Up to 12 ESCs can be connected using the 6 smaller pads on top, bottom, left and right sides.
SmartAP PDB has integrated voltage and current sensors. The current sensor is located on the bottom side of the PDB.
