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Be in charge.
Super B.
1. Safety guidelines and measures
1.1. General
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Treat the BIB as described in this manual.
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Observe the markings on the BIB and ensure correct use.
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Do not disassemble, crush, puncture or shred the BIB.
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Do not expose the BIB to heat or fire.
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Do not remove the BIB from its original packaging until required for use.
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Do not mix Li-ion batteries of different capacity, size or type. Only use Super-B Li-ion traction
batteries with the BIB.
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Retain the original product documentation for future reference.
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Warning!
Always take safety precautions when working on battery systems.
2. Introduction
2.1. Product description
The Battery Interface Box (BIB) is a device capable to connect and disconnect a battery
or a battery bank to a load / charger (DC bus) with the intent to protect the Li-ion battery or
battery bank against improper use. The BIB communicates with the battery’s BMS (Battery
management system) to request to the batteries if they are operable and used within their
limits.
2.2. Intended use
The Battery Interface Box (BIB) is intended to use as a disconnect device for protecting
batteries against misuse. Potential applications of the BIB include: off grid power supply,
marine power supply, industrial power supply and (renewable) energy storage. The BIB may
not be used in medical and aviation related applications.
2.3. Glossary of Terminology
BMS
Battery Management System
BIB
Battery Interface Box
BCI
Battery Communication Interface
LiFeP04
Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery monitor
PC application for monitoring control and configuration
DC-bus
Load charger side of the BIB
SoC
State of charge
Table 1. Glossary of Terminology
