Power Distribution Systems: Notes

DESCRIPTION 

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

The Power Distribution system can consist of the following components:

1.	Refer to POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC)  - Dash.
2.	Refer to POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC)  - Engine.
3.	Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) .
4.	Refer to POWER INVERTER MODULE (PIM) .
5.	Refer to REMOTE DUAL UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) CHARGE ONLY PORT .
6.	Refer to POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC)  - Rear.
7.	Refer to POWER OUTLETS .
8.	Refer to WIRELESS CHARGING PAD MODULE .

OPERATION 

The electrical system is designed to increase the vehicles safety level and prevents the possibility of electrical malfunctions. State of the art connectors have been introduced to rule out the possibility of many connection issues.

The power distribution is supplied via the PDCs and the BCM. These are connected to the control elements (such as relays and actuators) to ensure maximum electrical protection and minimum complexity.

The main protection solutions adopted are:

• Power supply protection by fuses for the interruption of the electrical system, in case of short circuit.
• The layout of the entire system is optimized for the reduction of risk of damage in case of damage or accident.
• The laying of the cables has been optimized by reducing incorrect placements, and noise due to vibration.
• All cables are high abrasion resistance.
• In the engine compartment cables are of special, high temperature resistance and are protected with sheaths or pipes.
• The cables in the passenger compartment are protected by corrugated tubes and tapes with micro-fleece to reduce noise.
• The main connections are equipped with anti-slip device terminals (secondary lock) and a safety lock (lock lever) which avoids any deformation of the terminals.