How the BMS controls its environment
See how the TAO BMS protects your lithium DC installation and takes care of your safety. Learn how to program its powerful features in order to control any electrical equipment.
How to build a lithium battery and connect the TAO BMS
This is a step-by-step video on how to build a lithium battery. It explains how to connect the TAO BMS to the lithium cells. And most importantly, how validate that the BMS detects faults.
Why temperature of lithium cells is important
The temperature is an important parameter that influences the aging of a lithium battery. At 35°C a lithium cell ages twice as fast as it does at 15°C. So if the battery’s useful life is 15 years at 15°C, it will be 7.5 years at 35°C. I summarize some research results and draw guidelines to better manage our lithium cells…
What is pre-charge and how it works…
When power is first applied to a capacitive load (like inverters and chargers), a large inrush current is induced. This current creates an arc between the relay contacts… that are severely damaged. For that reason capacitive loads need to be pre-charged with a controlled current. TAO BMS can do that for you as a standard feature… What is the risk…
How to charge lithium and lead-acid batteries with an alternator
When installing a lithium battery on a boat or a camping car you need to decide if and how the alternator will charge it at the same time as the starter battery. If not done the right way the alternator could be damaged. In this article I address some key questions you may ask yourself, I point out some challenges…
A complete Energy Management System
Not only a BMS… It is a comprehensive “Energy Management System” TAO BMS is unique on the market by the level of protection it provides and a number of features designed to maximise battery life.
BMS comparison chart (v2.01)
As each manufacturer only puts forward what they think will make you buy their product, it is very difficult to make a comparison based on a set of criteria. You can download a BMS comparison chart with more than 100 criteria grouped in 17 sections. There are currently 4 BMS and more will be added as we get input from manufacturer and users.
New local and “Cloud” dashboard
A WiFi connection to the BMS monitor and a browser are enough to access a new world where you can visualise your battery usage and condition. This information is also available on the Cloud if the BMS monitor is on a WiFi with Internet connection.
New feature: Charge Cycle Management
Lithium batteries age rapidly if they are kept above 70% SOC (state of charge) most of the time. TAO BMS has a new feature to manage the charge cycles and extend battery life. Just set it up and forget about it.
What is a Battery Management System (BMS)?
Checklist of what a BMS (Battery Management System) should do. I start from the definition given by BUREAU VERITAS. Then I review the functionalities that will enable a BMS to fulfil its purpose.
