Power / Communications Module
The Power Module receives power from the topside and converts it to power levels required by the various modules, sensors and accessories.
8 Pin Male Tether Connector
Pin |
Function |
1 |
Interlock (GND) |
2 |
Interlock (Sense) |
3 |
Tether V+ |
4 |
M100 EOP+ |
5 |
Tether V- |
6 |
M100 EOP- |
7 |
RS-485 A |
8 |
RS 485 B |
5 Pin Female High Power (Thruster, Lights) Connector (2)
Pin |
Function |
Wire AWG |
Color |
1 |
48 V DC + |
20 |
Red |
2 |
GND |
22 |
Green |
3 |
48 V DC - |
20 |
Black |
4 |
RS-485 A |
24 |
Gray |
5 |
RS-485 B |
24 |
White |
Power is rated at 750 Watts per port for 1,500 Watts total.
Power Module Arrangement
The communications module is the "brains" of the vehicle and coordinates vehicle control systems and provides data paths for sensors and accessories.
9 Pin Female Interface Connectors
The ports are not numbered in sequence.
Pin |
Function |
1 |
ETH_RXP + |
2 |
ETH_RXP - |
3 |
24 V DC + |
4 |
ETH_TXP + |
5 |
GND |
6 |
ETH_TXP - |
7 |
RS-485 A |
8 |
RS-485 B |
9 |
12 V DC + |
Power is rated at 300 Watts for the 24 Volt circuit and 120 Watts for the 12 Volt circuit.
Communications Module Arrangement