AEM 8-Button CAN Keypad - 30-8400
The AEM EV 8-Button CAN Keypad (PN 30-8400) puts control at your fingertips in EV street-conversion and motorsports vehicles. It is a VCU expansion device that allows you to control vehicle functions by programming them in the VCU software, and then send these commands via CAN bus to a VCU200 or VCU300 Vehicle Control Unit. Functions like Ignition, Park, Reverse, Neutral and Drive, as well as two map switching functions like performance level and traction control, are all controlled from a central location through a sleek, vibrant interface.
The 8-Button CAN keypad has nine backlit colors that are all fully programmable using AEMcal software. The LEDs deliver a lively opening ceremony when powering up, which is user-programmable. Users can select backlighting for each individual button, or group of buttons, and have the backlighting for whatever mode is selected change color so you always know what drive mode, power mode, or traction mode you are in!
More than just aesthetics though, the backlighting is used to alert you to any potential issues and whether everything is functioning properly to keep you safe. For instance, when the Ignition switch is pressed three color states verify that everything is working correctly. When the contactors are open there is no backlight, and when the pre-charge process begins the backlight turns yellow. Once the pre-charge process is complete and the contactors close the backlight turns green to notify you that the vehicle is safe to operate, and if a fault is detected the backlight turns red.
The VCU200 supports direct-drive only, and the button functions are fixed. The top row of buttons control P, R, N, and D, and the bottom row buttons control ignition, performance level, auxiliary control for a dedicated 20 Amp PDU output, and traction control slip target (coming soon).
The same button functions are used on direct-drive applications when using the VCU300, however, AEM EV includes a different fixed configuration when using the VCU300 on indirect drive vehicles.
Can be mounted horizontal or vertical.
EV programmable button pad for use with VCU200 or VCU300
Since our doors opened in 1987, our goal has been to create innovative new products that set the standard in the performance aftermarket, delivering the highest level of product integrity, and making advanced technologies accessible to the racing masses. We remain true to this mission today. AEM was the first aftermarket company to create a standalone engine management system that plugged into a vehicle’s factory wiring harness, which dramatically simplified the conversion to programmable EFI for racers by mitigating the need for a bespoke wiring harness. We pioneered the Wideband Air/Fuel Ratio Controller Gauge, creating the fastest-responding, most accurate wideband on the market and making this technology affordable for all racers and enthusiasts. We saw a need for better data visualization and logging for racers, so we created the CD Carbon Digital Dash line that will communicate with virtually any CAN-based device regardless of manufacturer, providing racers with the ability to see and log every channel on their vehicle, regardless of where the data is coming from. We don’t rest on our efforts, and we are always looking for ways to provide more horsepower for your dollar. Whether it’s redesigning our wideband technology to make it the fastest responding in the form of our patented X-Series Wideband so you can get the best possible tune, developing new injector technology for our Water/Methanol Injection Systems that provides more efficient cooling while using less fluid, or providing software that is free and fully enabled (no hidden fees), with no cost for updates. We have a deep appreciation for every racer, enthusiast, and distribution partner who chooses to trust our products and always strive to provide an unparalleled customer service experience. We evolve to meet the support needs of our customers and we put our customers first. We will continue to set the standard for service and support in our industry.
