Electrical machine electronics (EME)

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Electrical machine electronics (EME)
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Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Components
G09908303Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Index Explanation
1 gearboxGA8P70HZ
2 Electrical machine electronics (EME)
3 Signal lines (connection of the electronic connector)
4 High-voltage cables to electrical machine for the phases U, V, W
5 Coolant lines for cooling the EME
6 High-voltage cable to the electric compressor

The Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) integrate the following components:

  • Inverters for controlling the electrical machine
  • DC/DC converter (2.4 kW) for transferring energy in both 12 V electrical system and high-voltage electrical system
  • Control unit

The EME controls the starter unit (auxiliary battery with an intelligent battery sensor and cut-off relay).

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