What does automotive BMS mean?
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Automotive BMS stands for Battery Management System, which monitors and detects the voltage of each battery cell and the entire vehicle. When the voltage of any single cell exceeds 4.2V, the system will issue an alarm, and the BMS will automatically cut off the high-voltage power, causing the motor and electronic control system to stop working. Battery Protection: Similar to PCM, it provides overcharge, over-discharge, over-temperature, over-current, and short-circuit protection. For ordinary lithium-manganese batteries and ternary lithium batteries, once any cell voltage exceeds 4.2V or drops below 3.0V, the system will automatically cut off the charging or discharging circuit. If the battery temperature exceeds its operating range or the current surpasses the discharge limit, the system will automatically cut off the current path to ensure battery and system safety. Energy Balancing: In an entire battery pack, due to the series connection of multiple cells, inconsistencies in cell characteristics and operating temperatures will lead to significant performance differences over time. This greatly impacts battery lifespan and system performance. Energy balancing compensates for these individual cell differences by implementing active or passive charging/discharging management to maintain battery consistency and extend service life.