A battery management system (BMS) is any electronic system that manages a rechargeable battery (cell or battery pack) by facilitating the safe usage and a long life of the battery in practical scenarios while monitoring and estimating its various states (such as state of health and state of charge), calculating secondary data, reporting that data, controlling its environment, authenticating or balancing it.
Its core task is real-time monitoring, intelligent regulation, and safety protection to ensure that the battery operates at its optimal state, extend its lifespan, and prevent accidents
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A typical BMS consists of: Battery Management Controller (BMC): The brain of the BMS, processing real-time data. Voltage and Current Sensors: Measures cell voltage and current. Temperature Sensors: Monitor heat variations. Balancing Circuit: Ensures uniform charge distribution. Power Supply Unit: Provides energy to the BMS components.
Data is sent to a BMS Master Controller, which aggregates and analyzes the information. Battery Management Unit (BMU): The Battery Management Unit (BMU) is a key component in a Battery Management System (BMS) responsible for monitoring and measuring critical parameters of the entire battery pack or its individual cells.
The battery management system is typically an electronic circuit that monitors and controls the battery including cell voltage, temperature, input or output current of the battery, and the battery voltage. It also controls the connection of the battery to the DC link, or the high voltage link.
The basic composition and working principles of the BMS structure are closely related, working together to ensure the efficiency, safety, and longevity of battery systems. With the development of battery technology, the BMS structure will continue to play a crucial role in the field of battery applications.
