Power distribution module for industrial engines
A system for an industrial engine that includes a power distribution module (PDM), a distribution harness and an interface harness. The PDM includes a housing body defining an interior, an end wall, a circuit board coupled to the end wall such that the circuit board is positioned within the interior of the housing body and a plurality of attachment connectors communicatively coupled to the circuit board. The plurality of attachment connectors positioned to provide an accessible location outside of the interior of the housing body. The distribution harness is communicatively coupled to the plurality of attachment connectors and to an electrical component of the industrial engine. The distribution harness is configured to distribute power from the PDM to the at least one electrical component. The interface harness communicatively coupled to one of the plurality of attachment connectors and is configured to communicatively couple the PDM to an engine start panel.
1. A power distribution system for an industrial engine, the system comprising:
a power distribution module comprising:
a housing body defining an interior,
an end wall portion having an interior surface and an exterior surface, the interior surface configured to abut the interior of the housing body in a closed position, the entire exterior surface of the end wall is external to the interior of the housing body,
a circuit board coupled to the interior surface of the end wall portion and positioned within the interior of the housing body, and
a plurality of attachment connectors communicatively coupled to the circuit board, the plurality of attachment connectors positioned on the exterior surface of the end wall portion,
a distribution harness communicatively coupled to the plurality of attachment connectors and to at least one electrical component; and
an interface harness communicatively coupled to one of the plurality of attachment connectors,
wherein the interface harness is configured to communicatively couple the power distribution module to an engine start panel for the industrial engine.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:
the distribution harness is a plurality of electrical conductors, and
the plurality of electrical conductors is configured to distribute power from the power distribution module to the at least one electrical component.
3. The system of claim 2 , wherein:
the plurality of electrical conductors electrically cooperate with the plurality of attachment connectors to communicatively couple the at least one electrical component with the circuit board, and
the plurality of electrical conductors are adapted to distribute power from the power distribution module to the at least one electrical component and distribute power to the power distribution module.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the industrial engine is a diesel engine.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the distribution harness further comprises a first end having three receptacle connectors configured to couple to three corresponding attachment connectors of the plurality of attachment connectors.
6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the three corresponding attachment connectors of the plurality of attachment connectors are independently keyed to the three receptacle connectors of the distribution harness.
7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the distribution harness further comprises a second end having a plurality of junction connectors configured to couple to the at least one electrical component.
8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the at least one electrical component is at least one from the group of an engine starter motor control circuit, an engine fuel pump power circuit, an engine clean emission module system power circuit, an engine glow plug circuit, an alternator power circuit, a diesel exhaust fluid pumps and reversing valves control circuit, and a selective catalytic reduction emissions circuit.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein a controller area network communication bus is communicatively coupled to the power distribution module.
10. The system of claim 1 , wherein:
the interface harness further comprises a first end having a single receptacle connector configured to couple to one corresponding attachment connector of the plurality of attachment connectors, and
the one corresponding attachment connector of the plurality of attachment connectors is independently keyed to the single receptacle connector of the interface harness.
11. The system of claim 10 , wherein:
the interface harness further comprises a second end having a plurality of junction connectors configured to couple to the engine start panel, and
the interface harness configured to supply a battery power for a key switch of the engine start panel, supply a ground connection, monitor for a starter input and an enable engine, and monitor a controller area network communication bus high and a controller area network communication bus low, and provide for a remote shutdown.
12. A power distribution system, the system comprising:
a power distribution module comprising:
a housing body defining an interior,
an end wall portion having an interior surface and an exterior surface, the interior surface configured to abut the interior of the housing body in a closed position,
a circuit board coupled to the interior surface of the end wall portion such that in the closed position, the circuit board is positioned within the interior of the housing body; and
a plurality of attachment connectors communicatively coupled to the circuit board, the plurality of attachment connectors positioned on the exterior surface of the end wall portion to provide an accessible location outside of the interior of the housing body;
a distribution harness communicatively coupled to the plurality of attachment connectors and to at least one electrical component of the industrial engine, the distribution harness configured to distribute power from the power distribution module to the at least one electrical component; and
an interface harness communicatively coupled to one of the plurality of attachment connectors,
wherein the interface harness is configured to communicatively couple the power distribution module to an engine start panel of the industrial engine and an engine control,
wherein the engine start panel provides for starting the industrial engine and the engine control provides for a throttle control of the industrial engine.
13. The system of claim 12 , wherein:
the distribution harness is a plurality of electrical conductors, the plurality of electrical conductors electrically cooperate with the plurality of attachment connectors to connect to the at least one electrical component, and
the plurality of electrical conductors are adapted to distribute power from the power distribution module to the at least one electrical component and distribute power to the power distribution module.
14. The system of claim 13 , wherein:
the distribution harness further comprises a first end having three receptacle connectors configured to couple to three corresponding attachment connectors of the plurality of attachment connectors, and
the three corresponding attachment connectors of the plurality of attachment connectors are independently keyed to the three receptacle connectors of the distribution harness.
15. The system of claim 14 , wherein:
the distribution harness further comprises a second end having a plurality of junction connectors configured to couple to the at least one electrical component,
the at least one electrical component is at least one from the group of an engine starter motor control circuit, an engine fuel pump power circuit, an engine clean emission module system power circuit, an engine glow plug circuit, an alternator power circuit, a diesel exhaust fluid pumps and reversing valves control circuit, and a selective catalytic reduction emissions circuit.
16. The system of claim 12 , wherein the circuit board is a printed circuit board having at least two layers, the printed circuit board is a layered fiberglass impregnated with an epoxy and a copper foil.
17. The system of claim 12 , wherein a controller area network communication bus is communicatively coupled to the power distribution module.
18. The system of claim 12 , wherein:
the interface harness further comprises a first end having a single receptacle connector configured to couple to one corresponding attachment connector of the plurality of attachment connectors.
19. The system of claim 18 , wherein the one corresponding attachment connector of the plurality of attachment connectors is independently keyed to the single receptacle connector of the interface harness.
20. The system of claim 19 , wherein:
the interface harness further comprises a second end having a plurality of junction plugs configured to couple to the engine start panel, the engine start panel includes a plurality of components,
the plurality of components having a supplied battery power for a key switch, a supplied ground connection, a starter input, an enable engine, a controller area network communication bus high, a controller area network communication bus low, and a remote shutdown,
wherein the power distribution module is communicatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of components via the interface harness.