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Torqeedo cable connections and cable sets
Torqeedo cable connections and sets must be able to handle peak currents of
over 80 amps. For example, the Cruise 2.0 model with an input power of 2,000
W and a voltage of 24 V has a current flow of some 83 amps. For this reason,
Torqeedo uses cables with 35 mm2 cross-sectional area for cable connections
and cable sets. With a cable run of 5 meters between motor and battery, this
results in a loss of approximately 17 W. In case of the Torqeedo Cruise,
this corresponds to a loss of 0.8 percent of the overall performance and 3.4
W per meter of cable. This minimizing of the power loss ensures a high
degree of motor efficiency and offers the additional benefit of safety, as
high loss increases the danger of local overheating.
Torqeedo master switches, fuses and connectors
In order to be able to
quickly interrupt the power circuits in the event of technical problems,
electrical installations on boats should be equipped with a master switch.
The only genuine source of danger in a power circuit under 42 volts is
defective contacts. These can cause local overheating and thereby lead to
the risk of fire. Possible short-circuit currents are also a danger in
relation to this, as they can irreversibly damage the battery. For this
reason, when assembling an electrical motor it is not recommended that you
use soldering irons and pole tip pliers.
A better alternative is the use of pre-assembled cable sets, which should
include additional short-circuit protection as well as a master switch.
Torqeedo draws on a meticulous selection of materials and uncompromising
quality for all of its cable connections, switches, connectors and fuses.
This means that minimum loss and a high standard of safety are guaranteed.
Torqeedo offers pre-assembled cable sets with master switch,fuse and jumper
cable for series connection of two 12 V
batteries for the Cruise series models. The cable sets are completely pre-assembled
and are equipped with high-current connectors for convenient installation.
Due to their low power requirements, the models from the Base-Travel series
only require simple cable connections; these are included together with the
main switch and the fuses within the standard scope of delivery.
In all cases, a Torqeedo motor can be safely installed within just a few
minutes using the appropriate cable set and a simple wrench.
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Jean-Pierre Masquelier
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