AEM 30-8100 Programmable Electric Vehicle Control Unit VCU 300

Description AEM 30-8100 Programmable Electric Vehicle Control Unit VCU 300

The AEM 30-8100 VCU 300 is a programmable electric vehicle control unit designed for high-performance EV conversions, motorsport applications and electric powertrain integration. The controller provides configurable torque management and coordinates multiple electric vehicle systems through a unified control platform. It supports direct-drive and indirect-drive configurations, allowing the development of control strategies for different combinations of motors, inverters and associated EV components.

The VCU 300 is built on OEM hardware and incorporates OEM-derived control strategies with an emphasis on operational reliability and safety. It supports management of up to four inverter/motor systems and communication across three independent CAN bus networks. Configurable input processing includes accelerator pedal signals, brake switches, PRND selectors and other vehicle or driver inputs, with redundancy and arbitration functions for safety-critical signals.

The controller manages high-voltage system startup and shutdown sequences, including independent contactor control for each inverter system. CAN message translation supports communication with compatible battery management systems (BMS), inverters, power distribution units (PDUs) and other CAN-connected devices. Motor control functions include torque management based on vehicle operating states, driver-selectable modes, dynamic torque limits and closed-loop speed regulation for indirect-drive transmission applications.

Additional functions include control of cooling pumps, fans, lighting and other auxiliary systems. Integrated diagnostics monitor CAN communication timeouts, thermal limits, contactor operation and inverter enable conditions. Compatibility with specific motors, inverters, BMS units and additional EV equipment depends on the supported application configuration.

• Programmable vehicle control unit for EV conversions and motorsport applications
• Management of up to four inverter/motor systems
• Communication through three independent CAN bus networks
• Support for direct-drive and indirect-drive electric powertrains
• Configurable accelerator, brake, PRND and other vehicle inputs
• Input redundancy and arbitration for safety-critical functions
• High-voltage startup and shutdown sequencing
• Independent contactor control for individual inverter systems
• CAN message translation for compatible BMS, inverters, PDUs and accessories
• Configurable motor torque management based on vehicle operating conditions
• Support for driver-selectable operating modes
• Closed-loop motor speed regulation for indirect-drive applications
• Dynamic torque limiting for powertrain control
• Auxiliary control of cooling pumps, fans, lighting and other equipment
• Integrated diagnostics and fault detection for CAN communication, thermal limits and powertrain enable conditions
• OEM-based hardware and control strategies

Specifications:

• Product Model: VCU 300
• Product Type: Programmable Electric Vehicle Control Unit (VCU)
• Part Type: Vehicle Control Module
• Category: Electrical, Lighting and Body
• Subcategory: Control Modules
• Application: High-performance EV conversions and motorsport
• Maximum Supported Inverter/Motor Systems: 4
• Independent CAN Bus Networks: 3
• Supported Drivetrain Configurations: Direct drive and indirect drive
• Driver and Vehicle Inputs: Accelerator pedal, brake switch, PRND switches and other configurable inputs
• Safety-Critical Input Functions: Redundancy and arbitration
• High-Voltage Control: Startup and shutdown sequencing
• Contactor Control: Independent control for each inverter system
• CAN Communication: Message translation for compatible BMS, inverters, PDUs and CAN accessories
• Torque Management: Configurable according to vehicle operating states and driver-selectable modes
• Motor Speed Regulation: Closed-loop control for indirect-drive transmission applications
• Torque Limiting: Dynamic torque limits
• Auxiliary Outputs: Control functions for cooling pumps, cooling fans, lights and other accessories
• Diagnostic Functions: CAN message timeouts, thermal limits, contactor checks and inverter enable cross-checks
• Hardware Platform: OEM-based
• Connector Gender: Male and female
• Terminal Gender: Male and female
• Mounting Hardware Included: No
• Emission Code: 5
• UPC: 840879026868
• Component Compatibility: Depends on the supported motors, inverters, BMS units and other EV devices