AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS

T.MOHANRAJ
Mechatronics
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Automotive Electronics - Starting systems

Engine starting requirements

Combustible mixture.
Compression stroke.
A form of ignition.
Minimum starting speed (about 100 rev/min).
Rated voltage of the starting system.
Starting limit temperature.
Engine cranking resistance.
Battery characteristics.
Voltage drop between the battery and the starter.
Starter-to-ring gear ratio.
Characteristics of the starter.
Minimum cranking speed of the engine at the starting limit
temperature.

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Starting system as part of the complete electrical

system

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Starter torque and engine cranking torque

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Starting system design

Long service life and maintenance free.
Continuous readiness to operate.
Robust, such as to withstand starting forces,
vibration, corrosion and temperature cycles.
Lowest possible size and weight

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Basic starting circuit

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Basic starting circuit

Low
resistance

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