Power Module v3 Datasheet
Table of contents
Specification
Part Numbers
NOTE: There are two revisions of this part. Rev A is limited to 4.5ADC output, Rev B is rated for up to 6ADC output
The following part numbers describe the variations available:
Rev A (up to 4.5ADC ouptut):
- MKIT-00028-2 - Power Module v3 RevA, heat shrink, and cable for Flight Core (MCBL-00003 )
Rev B (up to 6.0ADC output):
- MKIT-00037-1 - Power Module v3 RevB, heat shrink, and cable for VOXL or VOXL Flight (MCBL-00001)
- MKIT-00037-2 - Power Module v3 RevB, heat shrink, and cable for Flight Core (MCBL-00003 )
- MKIT-00037-3 - Power Module v3 RevB, heat shrink, and cable for VOXL + Flight Core (MCBL-00011)
Inputs
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For benchtop development, the PS-XT60 wall power supply can be used. NOTE: the VOXL wall power supply with a barrel jack is not supported
-
XT60 LIPO battery input cable via solder pads (XT60 can be changed to anything with a cable, positive on V+IN pad or BAT_IN 0.025” hole, negative on GND pad or 0.025” hole)
- LIPO range 2S-6S [2 cell (6.4V min, 7.4V nom, 8.4V max) 6 cell ( 19.2V min, 22.2V nom, 25.2V max)]
- Note: Absolute max voltage of design is limited to 30V due to D1 zener diode which would clamp anything higher than 30V.
- LIPO range 2S-6S [2 cell (6.4V min, 7.4V nom, 8.4V max) 6 cell ( 19.2V min, 22.2V nom, 25.2V max)]
Ouputs
- XT60 LIPO battery cable output via solder pads ((XT60 can be changed to anything with a cable, positive on V+OUT pad or BAT_OUT 0.025” hole, negative on GND pad or 0.025” hole)
- J1: Molex 4-position 22-05-7045 2.5mm R/A male connector, 3A DC continuous per pin @22 AWG (PCB/wire gauge dependent) 4.5A capable regulator for RevA, 6A capable regulator for RevB
- Mates with VOXL and VOXL Flight power input connectors via MCBL-00001 or Flight Core via MCBL-00006
- Pin 1: 5V DC OUT
- Contact ModalAI for alternate voltage outputs, custom DC voltage outputs may impact LIPO input operational range
- Pin 2: DGND
- Pin 3: I2C SCL (5V levels)
- Pin 4: I2C SDA (5V levels)
- Note: Alternate DC voltage outputs above 5V will not impact 5V I2C levels due to dedicated regulator for INA231 devices. Alternate DC voltage outputs below 5V (example 3.3V) will make I2C voltage levels scale lower accordingly (i.e.: ~3.3V).
- Pin 1: 5V DC OUT
- Mates with VOXL and VOXL Flight power input connectors via MCBL-00001 or Flight Core via MCBL-00006
I/O
- I2C bus @ 5V SCL/SDA on output connector for reading LIPO and 5VDC Voltage and Current metrics with Qty-2 INA231
- LIPO on I2C ADDR 0x44, Device U3
- 5V Output on I2C ADDR 0x45, Device U4
Sensing
A PX4 driver is already integrated starting with PX4 v1.11 and can be viewed here.
The maximum amperage that can be read by the driver before saturating the ADC is 90A, although the XT60 connector limits the system useability to 60A.
One can tweak the Rsense
values if needed here
Operating Range/Environmental
- 0C to 55C non-condensing
- Not designed for dust or moisture ingress protection or solar load protection (no IPxy rating)
- Heatshrink over design recommended for short protection from other electronic components
Also Known As
- May be found referenced as
APM Lite
orM0041-1-A
(Rev A) /M0041-1-B
(Rev B)
2D/3D Drawings
- Dimensions: 21.6mm x 28.75mm
M0041_REVB_CCA_ONLY_NO_WIRES.stp
PX4 Driver
scr/drivers/powermonitor/voxlpm
Note: These 3D files contain all components on them. Some board configurations do not install “DNI” certain connectors or components. Please refer to the included diagrams and design schematics for more detailed information