PowerBox PBX 90

The PowerBox is an intelligent control and distribution unit for the electric grid in a modern racing car, which is seamlessly integrated into the Bosch Motorsport system architecture. It is capable to replace all conventional relays, fuses and circuit breakers, simplifies wiring harnesses and provides diagnostic capabilities. The integrated PBX-software guarantees an easy programming of complex functions by intuitive handling.

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Features

Technical Specifications

Mechanical Data

Size

214 x 159 x 57.5 mm

Weight

830 g

Temp. range (at internal sensors)

-20 to 85°C

Electrical Data

Supply voltage range

5 to 20 V

Current consumption

<1 A

Maximum recommended output current

120 A continuously
>180 A peak current (2 s)

Inputs

12 x analog inputs (16 bit resolution) switchable pull-up resistors

4 x digital inputs switchable pull-up/pull-down resistors

Sensor Supplies and Screens

1 x sensor supply 5 V 400 mA with individual ground pin

Outputs

4 x high power channels up to 40 A (parallel up to 80 A)

4 x high power channels up to 25 A

22 x high power channels up to 15 A

6 x multi purpose outputs up to 15 A (low side, high side, push-pull, PWM; two output stages can be combined to form an H-bridge)

Software

Function development and calibration tool

Bosch Motorsport PBX Suite

 

Connector X1: 38 way (ABS/ESR) Code 1

Pin

Signal

Cont. [A]

Peak [A]

1

HP_OUT3

40

150

2

OUT22

15

100

3

PWM_OUT6

15

75

4

OUT21

15

100

5

ANA_IN07

0 to 5 V, Pull-up

 

6

ANA_IN08

0 to 5 V, Pull-up

 

7

PWM_OUT4

15

75

8

CAN_3_H

1 Mbaud max.

 

9

SENSGND

GND for AIN[x]

 

10

SENSPWR_5V

0.4

 

11

PWM_OUT2

15

75

12

PWM_OUT1

15

75

13

HP_OUT4

40

150

14

ANA_IN03

0 to 5 V, Pull-up

 

15

ANA_IN04

0 to 5 V, Pull-up

 

16

DIG_IN3

0 to 12 V, Pull-up, Pull-down

 

17

DIG_IN4

0 to 12 V, Pull-up, Pull-down

 

18

ANA_IN09

0 to 5 V, Pull-up

 

19

ANA_IN10

0 to 5 V, Pull-up

 

20

CAN_3_L

1 Mbaud max.

 

21

BAT_GND

15

100

22

BAT_GND

15

100

23

BAT_GND

15

100

24

BAT_GND

15

100

25

HP_OUT7

25

150

26

OUT19

15

100

27

ANA_IN05

0 to 5 V, Pull-up

 

28

OUT20

15

100

29

ANA_IN06

0 to 5 V, Pull-up

 

30

OUT17

15

100

31

OUT18

15

100

32

ANA_IN11

0 to 5 V, Pull-up

 

33

OUT15

15

100

34

OUT16

15

100

35

ANA_IN12

0 to 5 V, Pull-up

 

36

PWM_OUT3

15

75

37

PWM_OUT5

15

75

38

HP_OUT8

25

150

 

Connector X2: 38 way (ABS/ESR) Code 2

Pin

Used for

Cont. [A]

Peak [A]

1

HP_OUT1

40

150

2

OUT14

15

100

3

OUT13

15

100

4

OUT02

15

100

5

OUT01

15

100

6

TIMESTAMP_INOUT

1 kHz open drain

 

7

CAN_2_H

1 Mbaud max.

 

8

CAN_1_H

1 Mbaud max.

 

9

ETH_1_RXN

10/100 Mbps

 

10

ETH_1_TXN

10/100 Mbps

 

11

ETH_2_RXN

10/100 Mbps

 

12

ETH_2_TXN

10/100 Mbps

 

13

HP_OUT2

40

150

14

BAT_GND

15

100

15

ANA_IN01

0 to 5 V, Pull-up

 

16

ANA_IN02

0 to 5 V, Pull-up

 

17

DIG_IN1

0 to 12 V, Pull-up, Pull-down

 

18

DIG_IN2

0 to 12 V, Pull-up, Pull-down

 

19

CAN_2_L

1 Mbaud max.

 

20

CAN_1_L

1 Mbaud max.

 

21

ETH_1_RXP

10/100 Mbps

 

22

ETH_1_TXP

10/100 Mbps

 

23

ETH_2_RXP

10/100 Mbps

 

24

ETH_2_TXP

10/100 Mbps

 

25

HP_OUT5

25

150

26

OUT11

15

100

27

OUT09

15

100

28

OUT12

15

100

29

OUT10

15

100

30

OUT07

15

100

31

OUT08

15

100

32

LIN

Control of Bosch Motorsport LIN devices included. Support of other devices on request.

33

OUT05

15

100

34

SHIELD_GND

shield

 

35

OUT06

15

100

36

OUT03

15

100

37

OUT04

15

100

38

HP_OUT6

25

150

 

Connector X3: Amphenol Radsok Automotive Pinlock Connector 8 mm (35 mm², 50 mm²)

Pin

Used for

Cont. [A]

Peak [A]

1

BATT_POS

120

180

Communication

3 x CAN

 

2 x Ethernet

 

1 x LIN, Control of Bosch Motorsport LIN devices included. Support of other devices on request.

Installation Notes

Inspection services recommended after 220 h or 2 years, no components to replace.

Ordering Information

PowerBox PBX 90

Order number: F02U.V01.794-06

Software Options

CCA Hardware Upgrade per device

Order number: F02U.V02.137-01

Accessories

Mating Connector X1

Order number: F02U.B00.760-01

Mating Connector X2

Order number: F02U.B00.761-01

Mating Connector X3

Order number: F02U.003.574-01

Power Cable 16 mm²

L: 2,000 mm

Order number: F02U.V02.047-01

Power Cable 35 mm²

L: 2,000 mm

Order number: F02U.V02.048-01

Breakout Box BOB PBX 90

Order number: F02U.V02.292-01

CAN Keypad CK-M12

Order number: F02U.V0U.328-04

Upgrades

CCA Hardware Upgrade per device

Provides the option to run customer developed software code on Bosch device

Legal Restrictions

The sale of this product in Mexico is prohibited.

Due to embargo restrictions, sale of this product in Russia, Belarus, Iran, Syria, and North Korea is prohibited.