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CARTEK BATTERY ISOLATORS MOTORSPORTS MOST ADVANCED SOLID STATE KILL SWITCHES Pull Cable seized? Master Switch failed during a race? At Cartek we have been producing the Solid State Battery Isolator for over 10 years now, and is now widely used by OEM Manufacturers. Our Battery Isolator Systems are fully sealed and have NO moving parts meaning you can always rely on our kits to work in the tough environments of motorsport. USED BY MAJOR MANUFACTURERS Cartek supply many manufacturers across the world. Opel Adam R2   Ginetta LMP3   Yamaha YXZ 1000R   MINI Challenge UK   AMG SLS GT3...

In-rush current refers to the sudden surge of current that occurs when an electrical device is turned on. In the case of a cooling fan, in-rush current can occur when the fan is first powered up and the motor starts to spin. The in-rush current for a cooling fan will depend on several factors, including the size of the fan, the voltage and current rating of the power supply, and the design of the motor. Typically, the in-rush current for a cooling fan can be several times higher than the normal operating current. It's important to take the in-rush current...

A knock sensor is a device used in internal combustion engines to detect and prevent engine knock, which can cause damage to the engine if left uncontrolled. Knock, also known as detonation, is an abnormal combustion process that occurs when the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber ignites spontaneously and uncontrollably, producing a knocking or pinging sound. The knock sensor is typically located on the engine block or cylinder head and is connected to the engine control unit (ECU). The sensor works by detecting the high-frequency vibrations produced by the knock and sending a signal to the ECU. The ECU...

PID stands for Proportional-Integral-Derivative, which refers to a type of control algorithm used in various applications, including industrial automation, robotics, and engineering systems. The PID controller uses feedback from a process or system and calculates the appropriate output based on three parameters - proportional, integral, and derivative. The proportional parameter controls the magnitude of the output in proportion to the error between the process value and the desired setpoint. The integral parameter calculates the accumulated error over time and adds a corrective output to reduce the steady-state error. The derivative parameter measures the rate of change of the error and...

A Power Distribution Module: The Backbone of a Vehicle's Electrical System A Power Distribution Module (PDM) is a critical component of a modern vehicle's electrical system. Acting as a centralized distribution point for electrical power, it simplifies the wiring and connections required for various electrical systems in the vehicle. This results in reduced complexity, enhanced control, and monitoring capabilities, and increased reliability and safety. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of PDMs, the components and types of PDMs, and their installation and maintenance. LINK Razor PDM , Hardwire electronics , Ecu Master pmu16 and MoTec pdm15/30 to name a...