Eliminating Parasitic Losses with a Data Panel High Current Disconnect Switch

Data Panel is a Murrelektronik Company

Data Panel has developed a new High Current Solid State Battery Disconnect Switch for mobile vehicles and other battery-powered applications.  This battery kill switch completely disconnects the battery so downstream devices do not gradually drain the battery.  Because the unit is solid-state, as opposed to a traditional mechanical switch, it will have a much longer life and a reduced chance of failure.

The unit is IP67 rated for demanding mobile environments.

The High Current Disconnect Switch is one of many solutions available from Data Panel and Murrelektronik for the mobile market.  A combination of Data Panel and Murrelektronik solutions can help you simplify and clean up your mobile electric systems.

In the past, it was standard operating procedure to have countless wires, terminal strips and other connection methods that do not optimize space optimization, harsh conditions, and ease of installation requirements of mission specific industry vehicles.  But now, by utilizing Data Panel disconnect switches and Murrelektronik power devices, an electrical system can be designed that optimizes your power, signal and space needs. 

Real life Applications:

"We use the High Current Switch (DP-22068) as our master power On/Off control for the system. It allows us to completely shut off the power to all the control elements when the trailer is not in use. This eliminates power drain of the batteries from a loading crew member leaving the lights on during storage or transport. [The users of our trailers] are typical teenagers—they will leave lights on! It also eliminates power loss from parasitic loads when in storage.”

"The 8-position display control panel (DP-30038-1) allows us to now provide a point of master control of the trailer lighting and all moving functions. For safety, we locate this panel recessed in the rear door where all controlled moving functions are visible. From this location, the operator can control ramp deployment, interior retracting stair function, and elevating floor functions. The operator can also control exterior flood lighting and interior lighting.”

 "Implementation of the overall Data Panel control system has allowed for better energy control of the entire system. The controller (DP-34044-5-100) monitors the current loading and will shut down an output if the current gets higher than the set points. We also use the controller to monitor both solar charge voltage and battery voltage so we can maintain suitable power reserves to operate the loading ramp functions at the end of a long evening of performing."

— Jeff Hadley, V.P. of Innovation at Clubhouse Trailer Company