Component Description; Vehicle Control Unit Vcu Ms 40; Energy Storages Es 5-2.4 - Bosch e-GoKart PowerTrain Young Star Manual

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4 Component Description
In the following sections the components of the BOSCH MOTORSPORT e-GoKart System
are described, including information about interfaces and handling notes for the respect-
ive component.

4.1 Vehicle Control Unit VCU MS 40

The Vehicle Control Unit VCU MS 40 is the main control unit of the BOSCH MOTORSPORT
e-GoKart System. It controls all components and works as an interface between driver and
vehicle.
The VCU MS 40 consists of an aluminum enclosure with a two chamber connector and
mounting tabs. The housing has an integrated pressure compensation element.
Illustration 11: Vehicle Control Unit VCU MS 40
# Do not use the VCU MS 40 in vehicles different from applications intended for.
– Maximum standby current 1 mA
– Power dissipation estimation of the VCU MS 40 depending on use case
– Weight approximately 500 g
– Outer dimensions approximately 123 x 142.2 x 43.1 mm

4.2 Energy Storages ES 5-2.4

The BOSCH MOTORSPORT e-GoKart System is powered by 2 to 4 48 V battery pack(s)
serving as energy storage of the system.
All Energy Storages ES 5-2.4 are passively cooled, with integrated temperature, current-
and voltage measurement. Power switch and pre-charge circuit are controlled internally.
The Energy Storages ES 5-2.4 have an aluminum housing with a solid plastic top and
cover. The housing provides mounting bars for a fast and easy integration into the vehicle.
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