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===Electrical Final Placement and Connections===
 
===Electrical Final Placement and Connections===
  
====Connecting the batteries====
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====Connecting the PbA batteries====
  
=====Warning & Tips=====
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=====Parts Needed=====
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* Qty 50 8 AWG crimp on 1/4"(<- check this) ring terminals (probably wise to get a few extra!)
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* 8 AWG wire (list total length used here.)
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* Orange electrical tape
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=====Assembly Steps=====
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====Tapping into OEM Battery====
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====120VAC Wiring====
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===Warning & Tips===
 
Batteries can be dangerous and can cause serious injury or death and should only be worked on by persons qualified to do so.  Both energy hazards from arcs (shorts) and electrical shock can cause serious injury or be fatal with a battery pack of this size.  Battery packs are always live and cannot be shut off!  The following are safety tips to help prevent arcs and shocks, but they are only tips and should not be taken as a go-ahead to perform work on battery packs.  Extreme caution must be taken as it is very easy to accidentally set something on the battery without thinking or drop something and cause a shock or arc.  Hire a qualified electrician to help for this part if there is any doubt.
 
Batteries can be dangerous and can cause serious injury or death and should only be worked on by persons qualified to do so.  Both energy hazards from arcs (shorts) and electrical shock can cause serious injury or be fatal with a battery pack of this size.  Battery packs are always live and cannot be shut off!  The following are safety tips to help prevent arcs and shocks, but they are only tips and should not be taken as a go-ahead to perform work on battery packs.  Extreme caution must be taken as it is very easy to accidentally set something on the battery without thinking or drop something and cause a shock or arc.  Hire a qualified electrician to help for this part if there is any doubt.
  
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* Even though the batteries are sealed, it is still possible for them to leak and splatter acid, especially if they are just charged, heated or an arc occurs.  If a leak occurs, use baking soda to neutralize the acid and properly dispose.  Eye protection is a good idea.
 
* Even though the batteries are sealed, it is still possible for them to leak and splatter acid, especially if they are just charged, heated or an arc occurs.  If a leak occurs, use baking soda to neutralize the acid and properly dispose.  Eye protection is a good idea.
 
* Orient batteries in the tray to avoid terminal contact with any bolts or any metal pieces.
 
* Orient batteries in the tray to avoid terminal contact with any bolts or any metal pieces.
 
=====Parts Needed=====
 
* Qty 50 8 AWG crimp on 1/4"(<- check this) ring terminals (probably wise to get a few extra!)
 
* 8 AWG wire (list total length used here.)
 
* Orange electrical tape
 
 
=====Assembly Steps=====
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 03:18, 5 March 2007

Click show for a short list of the current PHEV conversion and kit options for the Toyota Prius.

For Prius conversion details see the Prius PHEV article and comparisons table.

  1. Ron's Original PriusPlus History and current Contactor Based PriusPlus documentation for DIY projects.
  2. Ryan's PriusBlue is the testbed for DC-DC PFC Based PiPrius kits and documentation for DIY projects.
  3. Toyota OEM Prius PHEV and Prime Could use some work on this page
  4. Enginer China. But the rest of these appear to all be defunct as of 2020?
  5. |~- Hybrids-Plus USA/Colorado/Li -~|~- EnergyCS USA -~|~- Hymotion USA/Canada -~|~- Amberjac UK. -~|~- EDrive USA -~| Peter mentioned Plug-In Conversions |~-

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These are the high power schematics from the latest PriusPlus conversion.



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Electrical Parts List and Descriptions

  • Wire/cable construction
  • Part list with photos P10385.JPG We need to cut down picture to make smaller and add contrasting labels with pointers that show up well to identify parts.
    • ABS Plastic (1/4 inch thick for bottom of tray, 1/8 for back of tray, need to enter sizes)
    • Shunt (1) (required for Amp-hr meter)
    • Diode(1)
    • Heat sink for Diode (1)
    • Outlets w/ relay and GFCI
    • Heating pads
    • Cord reel
  • Routing
  • Connections

Electronics Tray

Parts Needed

Warning: This list is a very much a work-in-progress!

DigiKey parts can be found here.

Non-DigiKey Parts

Photo Qty Description Manufacture Model # Est. Cost
EV200 Contactor.JPG 2 Contactor Kilovac EV200-AAANA $100-120/ea
JTN60060 Fuse Holder.JPG 2 Finger safe fuse holder Bussman JT60060 $28/ea
LPJ-60SP.JPG 2 60 amp 300 VDC fuse Bussman LPJ-60SP $22/ea
4 Black 75 amp connector housings Anderson PP75 ~$2.00/ea
4 Red 75 amp connector housings Anderson PP75 ~$2.00/ea
8+ 8AWG crimps for PP75 Anderson PP75 $/ea
6 Red 15 amp connector housings Anderson PP15 $/ea
6 Black 15 amp connector housings Anderson PP15 $/ea
6 Green 15 amp connector housings Anderson PP15 $/ea
2 White 15 amp connector housings Anderson PP15 $/ea
2 Yellow 15 amp connector housings Anderson PP15 $/ea
22+ ? AWG crimps for PP15 Anderson PP15 $/ea
3 12v Fans $1-5/ea
1 3 amp 14 volt isolated power supply
3 12x15 50 watt heating pads $15-20/ea

Electrical Final Placement and Connections

Connecting the PbA batteries

Parts Needed
  • Qty 50 8 AWG crimp on 1/4"(<- check this) ring terminals (probably wise to get a few extra!)
  • 8 AWG wire (list total length used here.)
  • Orange electrical tape
Assembly Steps

Tapping into OEM Battery

120VAC Wiring

Warning & Tips

Batteries can be dangerous and can cause serious injury or death and should only be worked on by persons qualified to do so. Both energy hazards from arcs (shorts) and electrical shock can cause serious injury or be fatal with a battery pack of this size. Battery packs are always live and cannot be shut off! The following are safety tips to help prevent arcs and shocks, but they are only tips and should not be taken as a go-ahead to perform work on battery packs. Extreme caution must be taken as it is very easy to accidentally set something on the battery without thinking or drop something and cause a shock or arc. Hire a qualified electrician to help for this part if there is any doubt.

  • Remove all jewelry, especially gold, before working with batteries.
  • Do not allow metal to come into contact with the batteries that could cause an arc (best practice is to not allow any metal near the battery at all.
  • Use only fully insulated tools around batteries, especially in tight spaces (available in the electrical department in most hardware stores.)
  • When wiring batteries, be sure the other end of the wire will not accidentally come into contact with any other part of the battery or metal frames. Taping or otherwise protecting the ends of wires is recommended.
  • Wear rated rubber electricians gloves and outer protective gloves. Electricians gloves are not fail-proof and every effort should be made to only touch insulated tools even when wearing gloves.
  • If electrician gloves aren't used, only one hand should be used so that a shock will not pass current through the heart.
  • Always wear gloves when working on batteries (preferably rubber.)
  • Install the jumpers in 48 volt sections and then connect those smaller sections together at the very end. This way voltages higher than 48 volts are only handled when installing 4 jumpers instead of 16.
  • Even though the batteries are sealed, it is still possible for them to leak and splatter acid, especially if they are just charged, heated or an arc occurs. If a leak occurs, use baking soda to neutralize the acid and properly dispose. Eye protection is a good idea.
  • Orient batteries in the tray to avoid terminal contact with any bolts or any metal pieces.

References

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