Danfoss Energy Options has introduced the manufacturing launch of its Editron ED3 onboard charger and electrical energy take-off (ePTO).
Initially designed for on-highway functions and at present in use in 1000’s of Volvo electrical vans, the ED3 has now been standardized with communication protocols, software program, and documentation for off-highway functions.
The ED3 permits speedy in a single day and alternative charging for heavy-duty electrical equipment utilizing available AC chargers. Its three-in-one performance – AC charger, DC ePTO, and AC ePTO – reduces complexity and streamlines machine design and integration.
The Danfoss Editron ED3 can ship as much as 44 kilowatts of energy to a machine’s important high-voltage battery, the very best AC charging energy at present out there.
By delivering twice the facility of the market customary 22kW onboard charger, the ED3 halves charging time, minimising machine downtime. This energy degree can absolutely cost heavy-duty electrical automobiles in a single day utilizing AC chargers. It additionally minimises charging infrastructure prices by eliminating the necessity for DC chargers, which might value as much as 10 instances extra to obtain and set up than AC chargers.
The ED3’s high-power DC and AC electrical energy take-off simplifies machine design and integration. The system pulls energy immediately from the primary high-voltage battery to offer as much as 44 kW of DC energy to auxiliaries, reminiscent of high-voltage compressors, pumps, and motor controllers.
The ED3 can even convert energy and ship as much as 43.6 kilovolt-amperes of single- or three-phase present to create an AC microgrid for plug-in capabilities within the area. The electrified PTO decouples auxiliary capabilities from the car’s driveline and frees area on the car chassis for batteries and different parts, easing set up. Electrical PTOs additionally minimise mechanical losses, leading to larger effectivity.
The flexibility of the Editron ED3 gives OEMs with flexibility in designing car system architectures. In a position for use in quite a lot of functions, the system permits standardization of parts throughout machine platforms. As a compact three-in-one unit, the ED3 reduces the variety of high-voltage parts and cables wanted, minimizing complexity whereas offering area, weight, and value financial savings.
“Market customary 22 kW chargers aren’t highly effective sufficient for heavy-duty machines, notably when these machines lack entry to DC charging. For electrification to make sense, these automobiles want larger energy chargers and ePTO,” says Eric Azeroual, vp, gross sales improvement and portfolio, Editron division, Danfoss Energy Options. “Our Editron ED3 onboard charger is a sport changer for heavy-duty equipment. It’s unmatched by way of its energy density, compact design, and efficiency. With the joy and immense curiosity we now have seen on this product, we consider ED3 has the facility to steer the cost of professional quality car electrification.”
The Editron ED3 onboard charger and ePTO is good for medium- and heavy-duty vans and off-highway equipment, reminiscent of excavators, massive tonnage tractors, wheel loaders, and extra. Additionally it is ideally suited for equipment utilized in areas the place high-voltage DC charging is unusual or not sensible. The ED3 helps a variety of worldwide grid voltages, enabling broad deployment.
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