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Li-ion Tamer GEN 3

The Li-ion Tamer GEN 3 is a device that detects the venting of battery electrolyte solvent vapours (off-gassing phase) that occurs early in the failure mode of lithium-ion batteries (LIB). The early detection of this event allows proper mitigation steps to be taken to avoid a catastrophic thermal runaway failure.

The Li-ion Tamer GEN 3 system is designed to be easy to install and configure, consisting of several components: (i) sensors, (ii) hub, (iii) power switch, (iv) network switch, (v) controller.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Controller Specifications:

Dimensions [mm]: 115mm x 82mm x 34mm
Input power range: 12 VDC
Max sensors per controller: 100*

Power Consumption Specifications:

Controller: 36 W (@ 12 VDC)
Hub (Fully Populated): 6.0 W (@ 12 VDC)
Additional Hardware: See User Manual for details

MODBUS Output Specifications:

Hardware: TCP/IP Ethernet

Relay Output Specifications:

Connector Type: Screw Terminals
Signal Type: 16 SPDT Form C Relays; See User Manual for details

Product Life Specifications:

Target Lifetime: >10 years

Gas Detection Specifications:

Target gases: Lithium ion battery electrolyte solvent vapours
Min. detection threshold: <1 ppm/sec
Response Time: 5 seconds
Fault detection: Single cell failure

Temperature Measurement Specifications:

Measurement Range: -40 to +125oC
Measurement Accuracy: +/-0.4oC from 5 to 60oC

Humidity Measurement Specifications:

Measurement Range: 0 to 100% RH (non-condensing)
Measurement Accuracy: +/-2.0% RH from 20 to 80% RH

Environmental Specifications:

Operating Temperature: Controllers: 0 to 40oC; Sensors and Hubs: -10 to 50oC
Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (non-condensing)

* Expandable up to 500 sensors per controller in future release.