Description

The Li-ion Tamer GEN 3 system provides an early warning mechanism for lithium-ion battery failures by detecting electrolyte solvent vapours released during the off-gassing phase. This allows for timely investigation and mitigation, preventing potentially catastrophic thermal runaway. The system is calibration-free, offers an extended product lifetime, and is compatible with all lithium-ion battery chemistries and form factors, ensuring easy installation.

The complete system comprises monitoring sensors, referencing sensors, hubs, power and network switches, and at least one Li-ion Tamer Controller. Hubs are crucial for power distribution and CAN bus communications, acting as the connection point for sensors in a daisy-chain configuration. Each hub is capable of accepting a maximum of 12 sensors and requires a terminator to complete the CAN bus circuit.

Two types of hubs are available to suit different system requirements. The Li-ion Tamer Hub, Direct Power, is powered by a 12V DC supply and is primarily used for smaller systems. For larger installations, the Li-ion Tamer Hub, PoE (Power over Ethernet), is more suitable as it can be powered by a 48V DC PoE Ethernet switch, simplifying power provision when multiple hubs are deployed.

The daisy-chain CAN bus communication architecture, involving sensors, hubs, and terminators, simplifies installation by minimising cabling. The Direct Power hub connects a single sensor chain, drawing power from a 12V DC terminal block. In contrast, the PoE hub can connect up to two sensor chains and receives its power directly from an Ethernet switch. Eurofyre is an authorised distributor, offering expert advice and support for these Li-ion Tamer lithium-ion detection systems.