# 12S Power Module

The Auterion 12S Power Module can be used to power Skynode from 4S to 12S batteries (12V to 51V). The power module includes a 5.3V regulator with a maximum current rating of 8A and a 10V regulator with a maximum current rating of 2.7A. Furthermore the power module is used to measure battery voltage and current to the flight controller.

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The Power Module comes with a fan mounted on top.

The presence of the fan is fundamental to guarantee the performance described in the datasheet.
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## Overview

<figure><img src="/files/i8Y1xu5eSStExsu23TIj" alt=""><figcaption><p>Auterion 12S Power Modules Renderings</p></figcaption></figure>

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Power Module 3D model mockup
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##

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Auterion 12S Power Module Datasheet
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## Connectors

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="147.00000000000003">Name</th><th width="303">Connector</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Name</td><td>Connector</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>VIN</td><td>XT90</td><td>Battery voltage input</td></tr><tr><td>VOUT</td><td>XT90</td><td>Battery voltage output</td></tr><tr><td>5.3 VOUT</td><td>Molex Micro-Lock Plus<br>5055670681</td><td>5.3V regulated power supply for Skynode</td></tr><tr><td>10 VOUT</td><td>Molex Micro-Fit 3.0<br>0436500210</td><td>10V power supply for other peripherals</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Pinouts

#### VIN

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**Maximum voltage: 51V**\
**Maximum current: 100A (continuous) - 120A (for maximum 20s)**

Exceeding these limits can permanently damage the power module.
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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="150">Pin</th><th width="150">Name</th><th width="150">Dir</th><th width="150">Lvl</th><th>Function</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Pin</td><td>Name</td><td>Dir</td><td>Lvl</td><td>Function</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>VIN</td><td>IN</td><td>VBAT</td><td>Connected to battery or power supply</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td>Ground</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### VOUT

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="150">Pin</th><th width="150">Name</th><th width="150">Dir</th><th width="150">Lvl</th><th>Function</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Pin</td><td>Name</td><td>Dir</td><td>Lvl</td><td>Function</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>VOUT</td><td>OUT</td><td>VBAT</td><td>Connects to ESCs and other high-current components</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td>Ground</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### 5.3 VOUT - Skynode Power

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Maximum output current 8A.
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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="150">Pin</th><th width="150">Name</th><th width="150">Dir</th><th width="150">Lvl</th><th>Function</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Pin</td><td>Name</td><td>Dir</td><td>Lvl</td><td>Function</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>5.3 VOUT</td><td>OUT</td><td>5.3V</td><td>5.3V output</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>5.3 VOUT</td><td>OUT</td><td>5.3V</td><td>5.3V output</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>I2C_SCL</td><td>I/O</td><td>3.3V</td><td>Voltage/Current reporting via I2C</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>I2C_SDA</td><td>I/O</td><td>3.3V</td><td>Voltage/Current reporting via I2C</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td>Ground</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td>Ground</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### 10 VOUT (J5)

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Maximum output current 2.7A.
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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="150">Pin</th><th width="150">Name</th><th width="150">Dir</th><th width="150">Lvl</th><th>Function</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Pin</td><td>Name</td><td>Dir</td><td>Lvl</td><td>Function</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td>Ground</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>10V OUT</td><td>OUT</td><td>10V</td><td>10V output</td></tr></tbody></table>


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