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Should lithium ion batteries be wired in series or parallel?

When wiring lithium-ion batteries in series, the voltage is changed which can damage equipment if not performed with caution and great understanding. In contrast, wiring lithium batteries in parallel keeps the voltage the same while simply giving the batteries the ability to supply that same voltage level for longer.

What happens if you wire lithium batteries in parallel?

When wiring lithium batteries in parallel, the capacity (amp hours) and the current carrying capability (amps) are added, while the voltage remains the same. Because the voltage stays the same no matter how many batteries are added in parallel, little to no other precautions need to be considered.

How many volts can a lithium battery handle?

Each lithium battery in the bank is a 51.2Vn 30AH lithium battery with a BMS capable of managing 30A of continuous charge or discharge current. By connecting 4 x 51.2V 30AH batteries in parallel each string becomes a 51.2V 120AH string capable of handling up to 120 amps of continuous current.

Why do we connect multiple lithium batteries to a string of batteries?

Connecting multiple lithium batteries into a string of batteries allows us to build a battery bank with the potential to operate at an increased voltage, or with increased capacity and runtime, or both.

What is a lithium battery bank?

Lithium battery banks using batteries with built-in Battery Management Systems (BMS) are created by connecting two or more batteries together to support a single application.

What is the difference between a lithium battery and a BMS?

Most Lithium batteries only have UL and IEC certifications at the cell level. A BMS will use either a SSR (made of mosfets), or a mechanical relay. Both SSR and mechanical relays have pros and cons, and both of them have their own voltage and current limitations. With a SSR, mosfets are connected in parallel on the PCB board and the heat sink.