Aim PDM08 & PDM Dash Display with Road Icons

A power distribution module (PDM), sometimes referred to as a power distribution unit, manages and distributes electrical power to various devices such as lights, fans, pumps and more. It replaces the need for physical fuses and relays by integrating programmable circuits, which can be adjusted to suit the specific needs of your vehicle.

At Aim, we have 2 PDM modules to suit different vehicle setups: PDM32, which has 32 output channels for more complex setups and PDM08, which has 8 output channels for simpler or compact setups. The 'best' PDM depends on how many outputs you need and the size of the setup.

Although the PDM08 and the PDM32 are both power management systems, the main differences are in their capacity and complexity:

• Output Channel: The PDM32 manages 32 circuits, while the PDM08 manages 8.
• Output Types: The PDM32 features 28 high-side outputs and 4 half-bridge outputs, whereas the PDM08 features 8 high-side outputs.
• Capacity: The PDM32 is designed for complex race cars, while the PDM08 is suited for smaller, simpler setups.
• Hardware Configuration: The PDM32 utilises two 35-pin AMP connectors, compared to one 35-pin AMP connector on the PDM08.
• Camera Input: The PDM32 includes two analogue camera inputs to add a rearview mirror camera display.

PDMs enhance performance by delivering consistent power to critical systems. They allow precise control over when and how devices receive power, ensuring vehicle efficiency and reducing unnecessary electrical draw. The ability to monitor circuits in real time also helps teams quickly diagnose and resolve issues, minimising downtime during races.

Absolutely! Although PDMs are primarily used in motorsport applications, they can be used to replace traditional relay and fuse setups. In fact, PDMs can work with wipers, indicators and more.

The PDM08 has 6 analogue or digital inputs and 2 speed. You can add a CAN Keyboard, giving between 4 and 15 buttons, wireless wheels giving up to 8 buttons and 2 rotary inputs, and RIO modules, which can give 8 high or low inputs and 11 low-only inputs.

Yes, you can use the built-in logger roll, pitch and yaw to do this. The yaw increases when turning right and decreases when turning left. If you want the right indicator to cancel, you can use a function with yaw less than -5, and to cancel left turn, the function would have a yaw greater than 5.

Absolutely! If the front wipers are on, you can configure the PDM to activate when reverse is selected to have front and rear wipers working at the same time. This will need to be configured in the PDM.

Aim PDMs are specifically made to work with the GPS Module. The PDM integrates with the GPS technology to capture and record lap times during races, providing accurate positioning data that enhances overall performance analysis.

The features for each PDM display are identical; the only difference between the two icons is the differences in visual cues. PDM displays with road icons are for road-legal vehicles, showing icons like indicators, fog lights and other standard dashboard symbols you'd find in a road vehicle. PDM displays with race icons are more motorsport-specific, providing configurable LED shift lights and programmable lights for instant feedback during track days.