Description
Thunderstruck’s Dilithium Design Master Control Unit (MCU), combines features of the BMSC, EVCC all in one conveniently sized unit. This device controls battery charging, cell management, and display functions. It has 5 programmable inputs and 5 programmable outputs, two CANbus interfaces, and two IsoSPI interfaces that connect to BMS measurement units. The MCU supports existing 24-cell BMS Satellite units. The MCU also handles charging communication protocol for Type 1 (J1772) and Type 2 (Mennekes) ensuring safe charging and throttle interlock drive away protection.
The new MCU display (purchased separately) shows
- Pack State Of Charge (SOC)
- kilo watts to and from the pack
- Current to and from the pack
- cell voltage
- cell temperature
- Faults and Alerts
The Dilithium Design MCU boasts a great new feature which we are very excited about: it supports CAN capable Speedhut gauges for fuel State of Charge, pack current, pack voltage, and temperature. Speedhut CAN capable gauges are fully customisable allowing either factory look install or an all-out custom look!
The MCU has been designed as an expandable platform, with additional features planned for future upgrades. The MCU case is a 4.1 x 2.65 x 1.1 inch plastic enclosure with mounting flanges.
Feature List
- Original BMSC and EVCC features including cell balancing and reporting, thermistor reporting and charge control
- Type 1 J1772 support with auto-start and Type 2 Mennekes compatibility
- Controls up to 4 Thunderstruck Chargers for high-speed charging
- Hall sensor input for current counting SOC reporting to Dilithium or analog display
- MCU support for CAN capable Speedhut gauges for fuel State of Charge, pack current, pack voltage, and temperature.
- User configurable parameters via text-based freeware user interface
- Display drivers for Dilithium Design Display, Curtis Engage II, Speedhut
- Five programmable inputs and five programmable outputs – useful for sending and receiving status alerts
- 12v switched output for controlling an external device such as powered battery packs and relays
- PWM Output for driving resistive sensor analog fuel gauges
- Two independent canbus networks configurable for 250kbs or 500 kbs baud rates
- Two IsoSPI networks for Dilithium BMS satellites for up to 288 cells
- CANOpen and OBDII Support
Comes with
- Master Control Unit with integrated BMS, Charge and Display controllers
- Connectors (4, 5, 8 and 10 pin Harting)
- Wire release tool for connectors
- Low voltage wiring (1 metre lengths, various colors)
- 12v Light/Buzzer (for operator alert)
- 120 Ohm canbus termination resistor
- Harness Test Board
Associated Equipment
Dilithium Designs BMS Satellite BMSS
– BMS Satellite units with 2×12 24 cells each and can be linked together for up to 96 cell packs
Thunderstruck Motors TSM2500 CAN Enabled Charger with EVCC
– MCU controls one to four TSM chargers over canbus for custom charging solutions
Type 1 J1772 Charge Port with 1 metre pre-terminated harness
– Connects to MCU for EVSE source control and connection safety
Type 2 Inlet Port with 1 metre pre-terminated harness
– Connects to MCU for EVSE source control and connection safety
Speedhut Gauges
– CAN Enabled Gauges for use with Dilithium Designs MCU
MCU Display
– Touch Screen Display for quick and easy battery pack referencing and monitoring
Manuals and Software Downloads
MCU Manual Version 1.3
MCU Output Examples
Charger Connector Diagram
Charger Troubleshooting Guide
Serial Port Utilities Installation
Putty Install Video
BMS Wiring and Testing Video
PC Software
Mac Software
BMS Loop External Switching Note
