Operator and Maintenance Manual for the PDM 3000
April 2020
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Solar Stik
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GENERAL INFORMATION, THEORY OF OPERATION,
AND EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
PDM 3000 Introduction
The primary function of a Power Distribution Module (PDM) 3000 is to provide 28.0 VDC power in a
stable, regulated manner to DC loads that are sensitive to the quality of power.
The PDM 3000 “boosts” the DC bus voltage (typically < 30.0 VDC), up to 36 VDC then “bucks” it
down to a stable, regulated 28.0 VDC. Power sources (24 VDC nominal) may be connected to the
Inter-Connect port or to the NATO port.
The PDM 3000 is Plug & Play–compatible with the Solar Stik Inter-Connect circuit, and can be
used in concert with other Solar Stik components. The modular design allows the operator to use it
with other technologies/capabilities that collectively meet the specific mission requirements for an
application.
Cables for the PDM 3000 are sold separately; load cables are customized for the application with
the proper connector(s), wire gauge, and length.
Theory of Operation
Figure 1. PDM 3000 circuits
Voltage-sensitive
28.0 VDC Loads
24 VDC Loads
24 VDC
System power source
(Power Hub or PRO-Verter)
The PDM 3000 provides stable, regulated 28.0 VDC power to support voltage-sensitive loads.
The Inter-Connect and NATO input ports are functionally equivalent, allowing the PDM 3000 to be
integrated into a Solar Stik Hybrid Power System (HPS) or to obtain power from a source such as a
military vehicle or genset with the common 24 VDC NATO connector.