Vision Marine Technologies has filed a new patent application for its Outboard Power Control Unit (PCU) designed for electric marine vessels.
The newly developed Outboard PCU autonomously manages propulsion parameters and cooling operations for enhanced efficiency and reliability.
The system uses a dual-CAN bus architecture, for seamless communication with both internal sensors and actuators within the outboard engine housing and external vessel control units.
The architecture enables real-time autonomous control of the electric motor, increasing performance while maintaining safety protocols and scalability.
The Outboard PCU’s distributed control system has a modular design to simplify scalability, allowing manufacturers to integrate additional components without significant redesign.
Responsive boating experience
The electric propulsion company says the advancement aligns with its objective of providing original equipment manufacturers with turn-key, industrialized electric powertrain products that are easy to integrate and deploy.
Features of the Outboard PCU include autonomous management of power, torque, and cooling, for optimal performance under various operational conditions.
The autonomy is aimed at providing boaters with a seamless and responsive boating experience, reducing manual adjustments and enhancing overall efficiency.
The system incorporates advanced safety mechanisms, including a 12V power-state electronic protection circuit, which have been designed to prevent complete power-down of the motor until safe temperature thresholds are met.
The Outboard PCU also has also dynamic torque and cooling adjustments in real-time based on battery capacity and temperature feedback to reduce energy consumption and prolong motor life.
The PCU also supports remote diagnostics and firmware updates via an external CAN bus. This latest patent application is intended to strengthen Vision Marine’s E-Motion Line.
