[ausev] connectors

[Joseph Kroesche]

Hi,
This question is about connectors, mainly for signalling, but also for power.  What I would like to know is if there is any common type of connector or set of connectors that are typically used in the EV application.  First of all, I know that for the high current connections, the anderson's are used and I plan to do that.  But I also have a fair number of signals that are going through the firewall and other places and I am just wondering if there is any "best" kind of connector to use.  When I go to digikey or mouser or some place like that, the number of choices available is baffling.  I mean, I can go through the filters and narrow down a connector that appears to meet my need.  For example some of the rectangular molex plastic connectors.  And sort of arbitrarily pick something like that.  But I think this problem must have been solved many times before and thought I would ask the list if there is any "best" connector.

By way of example, here is some of the kinds of signals I am talking about: buzzer from low voltage cutoff, switch to apply throttle limit to pot, motor temp limit switch signal to dash "engine" light, etc.

Thanks,
Joe Kroesche