PDM - Power Distribution Module Series

Much more than a
Power Distribution Module

Choose your version

PDM32 and PDM08 Power Distribution Modules are designed to distribute power to multiple circuits on your vehicle, easily replacing traditional fuse and relay systems.

The heart of vehicle electronics

Our PDMs, built in a rugged anodized billet aluminum case, are engineered to withstand the extreme demands of motorsport. Each unit is upgradeable with a professional data logger and an internal dash controller.

Placing an AiM PDM at the heart of your vehicle’s electronics not only simplifies your wiring harness and installation but also delivers a higher level of control and efficiency across all systems.

PDM32 and PDM08 offer also some interesting features, like:

  • ECU connection, for getting data from your ECU

  • Datalogging, for avoiding adding another logger to your car

  • GPS Module, for having automatic lap times and track positions

  • Dash controller, for easily managing a 5”, 6"or 10” dash

  • Mirror camera, for easily getting a back view while you drive your car in reverse in the paddock (PDM32 only)

Connections example

The Complete Kit includes:

  • INTEGRATED Power Distribution Module
    + 4 gigabytes Datalogger
    + Dash controller

  • Dedicated display 5", 6” or 10”

  • GPS Module for automatic Lap Time and track position

In two different proposals:

  • PDM32 with 28 High Side Outputs and 4 Half Bridge Outputs

  • PDM08 with 8 High Side Outputs

Power Outputs

The PDMs offer different Power Outputs Levels:

 Power Outputs PDM32

1 with serie diode rated up to 20 A

3 rated up to 20 A (high power)

12 rated up to 15 A (mid power)

12 rated up to 10 A (low power)

4 rated up to 35 A (Half Bridge)

Protected for: over voltage, under voltage, over current, over temperature

Total max current: 120 A

 Power Outputs PDM08

1 with serie diode rated up to 20 A

1 rated up to 25 A

6 rated up to 15 A

Protected for: over voltage, under voltage, over current, over temperature

All outputs have internal freewheeling diode

Total max current: 100 A

Each output provides status feedback for open circuit, short circuit, high temperature, over current, under voltage and over voltage. Inrush current, number of fault retries and the time between retries are all definable.

All the outputs may be configurable as PWM and allow soft start/stop.

For each output, a multicolor LED shows the status:

✅ Enabled/disabled

✅ Activated or not

✅ Fault

An intuitive visual interface allows flexible and powerful configuration for every power output.

Special Functions

Some "black boxes" are available for simplifying the configuration.
For example, the Wiper may be managed by the LIN connection or using the Half Bridges.
In this case, you may take advantage by a virtual object like the following one:

Inputs

PDMs feature the following Inputs channels:

 

Analog/Digital

Only digital

Speed

PDM32

8

4

2

PDM08

6

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2

Analog inputs

If configured as Analog inputs, it is possible to activate an internal 2K Ohm resistor, for connecting most of the sensors directly.

Digital inputs

If configured as Digital Inputs, it is possible to activate a 10K Ohm Pull Up or a 10K Ohm Pull Down.

Dash

The PDM08 and PDM32 are engineered to support 5”, 6”, and 10” TFT displays, all fully configurable via RaceStudio 3. Users can choose from a broad selection of high-performance graphic layouts, with real-time data monitoring tailored to professional motorsport needs.

Mirror Camera

The PDM32 features two analog camera inputs, giving you the flexibility to instantly switch your display into a rear-view mirror. With a simple button press—or automatically when reverse gear is engaged—you gain both convenience and confidence on track or on the street.

Data Management

The PDMs receive, use and record data from:

  • ECU: more than 1,000 protocols available

  • Digital/Analog inputs

  • GPS: position and Lap Time
  • Expansions
  •  Pushbuttons, from AiM K Keypads or any commercial CAN keypad,
    thanks to the simple configurability of the CAN protocols

  • All the currents and status of all the power outputs

  • Other user defined math channels

GPS

PDMs come with 4,000 tracks in their database and automatically select the one you are driving on, in order to calculate Lap Time when you pass the start/finish line

Data Logger

An internal datalogger is available, capable of recording all the analog inputs, digital inputs, ECU channels, GPS values, Currents, status of all the Power Outputs. Here an example of what the recorded data may show, during engine cranking.

ACCESSORIES - SPARE PARTS

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DOCUMENTATION

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Power Outputs