1. BMS3610 Introduction

LiBat™ BMS3610 is a high cell-count battery management system master engineered for demanding industrial battery systems. This fully digital device is a ready-to-use solution for 5S-36S master battery management systems, driving BMS1802 and BMS1202 slave modules over galvanically isolated CAN Bus, RS485 and I/O. It adapts to high voltage, high power and high energy applications through external electrical components such as contactors and current sensors, and can be expanded up to 288 cells with slave module connection. Once configured with the correct system parameters, the BMS3610 operates seamlessly without the need for ongoing user interaction.

Key Features:

  • Built in 5S - 36S cell measurement with 0.1mV resolution
  • Up to 600mA adjustable passive balancing current
  • Wide input supply range (12V - 80V), 12V or battery powered
  • Isolated 1 x CANBus 2.0b, 1 x RS232, 1 x RS485 communication
  • Cloud connection and OTA firmware updates
  • Advanced I/O: 3 logic inputs, 2 logic outputs, 4 automotive high-side switches, 1 relay output
  • Dual channel external current measurement
  • Standalone, Master and Multi-Master operating modes
  • Up to 16 slave modules (BMS1802 / BMS1202) via isolated daisy-chain
  • Expandable up to 288 cells total with slave module connection
  • Deep sleep and low power consumption modes
Fig.1.1: BMS3610

Table.1.1: BMS3610 Technical Specifications

PARAMETER SPECIFICATIONS
Power Source Self or External Power. (12 - 80 Vdc)
Wake Up Trigger User Button
LEDs Power, Run/Error Status
Relays 1x Relay Output
Inputs 3x Logic Inputs
Outputs 2x Logic Outputs, 4x Automotive High-Side Switches
Precharge Configurable Software Timer
DFU Mode Embedded bootloader for firmware upgrades.
Digital Interface-1 1x Half Duplex RS485
Digital Interface-2 1x RS232
Digital Interface-3 1x CANBus 2.0b
Communication Protocols LiBat COM, JSON
Communication Protocol Modbus RTU
Current Sensor Compatible with 5V external current sensors (dual channel)
Operating Modes Standalone, Master, Multi-Master
Slave Connections Up to 16 slaves (BMS1802 / BMS1202) via isolated daisy-chain
Number of cells Up to 36 Cells (5S - 36S)
Cell Type Any battery cell in voltage range
Minimum cell voltage 250 mV
Maximum cell voltage 4500 mV
Accuracy of Cell Voltage Measurement ±1.6mV typical, < ±8.3mV max.
Balance Method Passive Balancing
Balance Current Up to 600mA @ 4.2Vdc cell voltage
Operating Temperature -20 °C to +70 °C (-4° F to +158° F)
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Expandability Up to 288 cells total with slave modules