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Battery Disconnect Switch A

11/21/2006

The Battery Disconnect Switch A (BDS-A) is a small and efficient, high current device for disconnecting the battery from a vehicle's wiring system.

Product Features
  • Operates between -40 and +120 ° C
  • Shock tolerance up to 40 g
  • High peak current capability of up to 1800 A
  • Continuous current capability of 190 A at 85 ° C
  • Facilitates short-circuit protection up to 1500 A
Applications
  • High current applications such as diesel pre-heaters, large electro-hydraulic pumps and catalytic pre-heaters
  • Disconnects battery from starter, alternator, fuel pump and other loads to prevent fire caused by short circuits
  • Dual battery or dual voltage applications
  • Secures the battery in case of short circuit, over current or wrong polarity
  • Helps keep the power net in balance and preserve health of energy storage systems
  • Facilitates energy management during seasonal storage, service and transport deactivation

Documentation & Additional Information

 
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The Tyco Electronics BDS-A is an electronic settable and re-settable(on-off), bi-stable relay. The BDS-A is specially designed for various voltage levels up to 42V. This component enables the car designer to realize a dormant or current-free power net.
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