Switch Electric Systems Lab

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The Electric Systems Lab is an educational, hands-on tabletop group project designed to teach students about the various components and complex electrical systems included within an electrical vehicle.  It provides a safe and approachable format in a space-saving design, enabling teachers to provide students hands-on project-based learning in a lower voltage format. This interactive lab project provides a hands-on approach to understanding electrical systems, wiring, programming, battery management, and more. Making it an essential learning tool for those interested in EV’s, electronics, renewable energy, and battery storage systems!

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DESCRIPTION

Educational Benefits:

  • Designed for 4 – 6 students
  • Learn the purpose & functions of complex wiring schematics
  • Understand component uses, relationships, and interactions
  • Teach fundamentals of batteries & electric motors
  • Test students’ knowledge through troubleshooting challenges
  • Practice proper wiring techniques
  • Intro to high voltage safety
  • Reusable & rebuildable project

Included Items:

  • 5.5kw induction motor
  • 16 LiFePO4 battery cells
  • Kit components
  • Wiring & connection materials
  • Diagnostic tools
  • Safety equipment
  • Instruction manual
  • Guided experiments
  • Rolling Storage Container
  • Warranty

Teaching Points:

  • How to read wire schematics
  • How to cut, terminate, and connect wires
  • How to measure volts, amps, and resistance
  • Set basic controller parameters
  • Set basic BMS parameters
  • How to identify components in an electric drive system
  • Understand the relationship between components in a system
  • How to lay out components to create a working system
  • Familiarity with CAN networks
  • How relays work
  • Why and where to use relays and solenoids
  • Balance battery cells
  • Safely connect and disconnect high voltage cables
  • Measure and monitor high voltage battery pack
  • How to troubleshoot high and low voltage wiring systems

Technical Information

  • Build Table Dimensions – 60″ x 30″
  • Project Table Dimensions – 60″ x 30″
  • Weight – 250lbs
  • Maximum Pack Voltage: 57.7 VDC
  • Nominal Pack Voltage: 51.1 VDC
  • Charging Input Voltage: 120 VAC to 240 VAC

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