According to regulations set out for the 2017 World Solar Challenge, all lights on the solar car must be DOT/SAE/UNECE approved. This means that the LED strips recommended by ASC is no longer a viable option. Other cruiser class teams have adopted headlights from vehicles such as the Chevrolet Corvette C7 (Bochum), Ford Mustang (Sunswift Violet).
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| Current Consumption at 12V (A) | |
|---|---|
| Daytime Running Light (DRL) | 2.320 |
| Parking Light | 0.289 |
| Turn Signal | 0.910 |
| Low BeamTBD | 9.3A Instantaneous, 4A Continuous |
| High Beam | TBD |
The low beam current was measured with a Fluke 337 337 Clamp Meter. The instantaneous current draw was measured by using the max function on the fluke. Further testing should be done using a shunt resistor to see if a capacitor can be used to supply this in-rush current.
Pinout
Mating Connector
| Part Number | Description | Quantity Required Per Headlight |
|---|---|---|
1719105-1 | RECEPTACLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY, 14 POSITION, RADIAL SEAL, Junior-Power-Timer/ Micro | 1 |
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