PowerMate
We want to enable and support our customers with the industrialization of electric propulsion systems and secure a greener, more sustainable future in the industrial and commercial transportation sector.
Our PowerMate interconnection systems are especially designed for harsh environments with hard requirements in terms of needed power, durability, environmental influences, UV resistance, vibrations and safety. We proof that by validation according specific standards.
Our PowerMate product is designed in Germany and manufactured in the Czech Republic, EU. PowerMate cable connectors close in each Header variation with a lever, for improved mating forces and handling. The connectors have in mated condition the lowest mounting height on HV interconnection solutions, when the orientation is on connector side. The modular design ensures high flexibility in only two contact sizes, and is usable with 16-150mm² cables with only two different panel cut-outs. We can provide crimp solutions with all wire gauges so no high tool invest for the assembly of connectors necessary. For specific ultra-Sonic welding solutions feel free to contact us anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
HVIL, or High Voltage Interlock, is a safety feature of hybrid and all-electric vehicles that protects people during the assembly, repair, maintenance and use of a vehicle. The HVIL system is designed to protect anyone who may come into contact with high-voltage components throughout the lifecycle of an electric vehicle.
HVIL acts as a type of circuit breaker that sends a warning or error message to the driver if a high-voltage connection becomes loose, disconnected or damaged while the vehicle is in operation. HVIL also helps to protect the driver and occupants of a vehicle in the event of an accident. It is possible to order Amphenol Tuchel Industrial's EV connectors with or without HVIL.
Mechanical coding of connectors is a method of ensuring that connectors can only be connected to each other in a specific way. This is particularly important in applications where there are several connectors with different functions or connections in order to avoid mix-ups or incorrect connections.
The advantages of mechanical coding are manifold. It reduces the risk of misconnections, minimizes the likelihood of damage to equipment due to incorrect connections and improves overall system reliability. At Amphenol Tuchel Industrial, the EV connectors (except the MSD series) are mechanically keyed.