Description

An infrared receiving device mounted on a gas nozzle for the fuel-cell vehicle industry.  This device is a wireless receiver that acquires temperature and pressure information from the vehicle through an infrared transmitter on the hydrogen gas tank.  This information allows the gas station to optimize parameters, achieving the safest and fastest filling speeds possible. Designed for IRDI System.

Features

• Aluminum/Delrin housing

• Fully potted for shock and water protection

• Multi-layered PCB design

• Intrinsically safe certification (Class 1 Div 2, ATEX, TIIS)

• Infrared Data Association (IrDA) and SAE J2799 standards for wireless communication

• Design for manufacturability

Unique Notes

Fuel-cell cars are starting to pop up in North America, with the Hyundai Tucson and the Toyota Mirai being the first to penetrate the markets.  Previously, fuel-cell cars have predominately been used only in Europe and Asia, but areas like California are now investing in the infrastructure required to make these sustainable vehicles a reality.  These devices have been in the field for years and the design has been proven to be reliable.