diff --git a/sources/2890/power-distribution-hub.md b/sources/2890/power-distribution-hub.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3ea4584 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/2890/power-distribution-hub.md @@ -0,0 +1,82 @@ +--- +title: "Power Distribution Hub — REV-11-1850" +tags: + - hardware + - power + - electrical + - REV + - 2890 + - ion +type: hardware-spec +owner: 2890 +status: active +sources: + - "https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-11-1850/" + - "https://docs.revrobotics.com/ion-control/pdh/overview" +--- + +# Power Distribution Hub — REV-11-1850 + +## Overview + +The **Power Distribution Hub (PDH)** is Team 2890's central power distribution board. It takes battery power and routes it to all robot systems — motors, controllers, sensors, and accessories. Every wire from the battery goes through the PDH first. + +## Key Features + +- **20 high-current channels** (40A max each) — for motors and motor controllers +- **3 low-current channels** (15A continuous, 20A peak) — for pneumatics, sensors +- **1 switchable low-current channel** — on/off control for LEDs, accessories +- **Toolless WAGO terminals** — color-coded, latching (no screws) +- **CAN connectivity** — telemetry feedback to robot controller +- **USB-C** — hardware client diagnostics and firmware updates +- **LED voltage display** — real-time battery voltage reading +- **ESD protection** +- **Reverse polarity protection** — protects the PDH itself (not downstream devices) + +## Channel Allocation + +| Channel Type | Count | Max Current | Typical Use | +|--------------|-------|-------------|-------------| +| High-current | 20 | 40A | SPARK Flex, motors, mechanisms | +| Low-current | 3 | 15A/20A peak | Pneumatics, sensors | +| Switchable | 1 | 15A | LEDs, indicators | + +## Electrical Specifications + +| Parameter | Value | +|-----------|-------| +| Operating voltage | 4.7–18V | +| Power input gauge | 18–6 AWG (solid), 18–4 AWG (stranded) | +| Wire strip length | 0.72–0.79 in | +| CAN termination | 120Ω (configurable) | +| CAN wire gauge | 26–14 AWG | + +## Wiring Notes + +- **Reverse polarity protection** on the PDH — but it does NOT protect downstream devices. Double-check polarity before wiring. +- Use ferrules with square or hex crimps for reliable connections +- CAN bus requires 120Ω termination on last device + +## Connection to Training + +**For students:** The PDH is the heart of the robot's electrical system. Key concepts: +- **fusing** — each channel protected by ATO/ATM fuse or breaker. Without a fuse, a stalled motor can melt wiring. +- **voltage drop** — long wire runs lose voltage. PDH gives real-time reading so you can catch battery sag before it kills a motor. +- **current division** — total current = sum of all channel currents. 20 motors × 40A = you need thick battery cables. +- **CAN telemetry** — PDH reports voltage, current per channel back to the roboRIO. This is how you see "low battery" warnings on the driver station. + +**Related training modules:** +- [[neo-vortex-motor]] — motor that draws from PDH channels +- [[spark-flex]] — controller that connects to PDH high-current channels +- [[ion-build-system]] — integrates with REV ION electrical system +- [[frc-electrical-basics]] — wire gauge, fusing, common faults + +## Source Links + +- Product: https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-11-1850/ +- Docs: https://docs.revrobotics.com/ion-control/pdh/overview +- Specs: https://docs.revrobotics.com/ion-control/pdh/specs + +## Notes + +The PDH replaced the old "breaker panel + PDP" approach. Teams used to run separate wires from a central breaker to each load. The PDH centralizes it with CAN monitoring — you can see exactly how much current each mechanism is drawing in real time. Useful for debugging why the climber feels sluggish. \ No newline at end of file