Description

Purpose

The Battery BMS Training Workbench is designed to provide comprehensive practical training in battery pack management, monitoring, protection, diagnostics, and communication systems used in Electric Vehicles. The setup enables students to understand the operation of Battery Management Systems (BMS), battery charging and discharging behavior, cell balancing techniques, battery safety systems, and CAN-based communication architecture. The workbench simulates real-world EV battery systems and provides hands-on training in battery diagnostics, safety management, and performance analysis.

Educational Benefits

· Understanding of Battery Management System architecture and operation.

· Practical exposure to battery pack monitoring and protection systems.

· Study of cell balancing techniques and battery health management.

· Understanding of CAN communication between battery, controller, and monitoring devices.

· Analysis of battery charging and discharging characteristics.

· Familiarization with EV battery technologies and energy management practices.

· Understanding of battery safety systems and thermal behavior.

Features

· Hands-on experience in understanding and managing battery packs used in Electric Vehicles.

· Integrated CAN Protocol Interface.

· Understanding and implementation of safety features such as overcharge and over-discharge protection.

· Real-time data acquisition and graphical display of battery parameters.

· Study of BMS configuration and operation.

· Study of CAN communication.

· Study of battery safety systems.

· Study of cell balancing and battery health parameters.

· Trainer mounted on panel fabricated from 40×40 mm aluminium profile.

· Designed for operation by students in standing position.

· All connections brought out through 4 mm safety sockets.

Technical Specifications

· Battery Pack : Lithium-Ion Battery, 48V, 50Ah

· Motor & Load Simulation : Hub motor with mechanical loading system, minimum 1200W

· Smart BMS : Minimum 13S configuration; supports Android-based monitoring application

· Controller : 50 Amp controller compatible with BMS

· Communication Protocol : Integrated CAN protocol interface for BMS–controller–PC communication

· Monitoring System : Real-time data acquisition using i3 PC system, with graphical display of battery parameters

· Data Visualization : Display of charging/discharging patterns, temperature, voltage, current, and cell health

· Programming Interface : Interface for setting and modifying BMS operational parameters

· Workbench Setup : Rigid workbench platform with integrated cabinet, operational switches, throttle, and brakes

· Learning Components : BMS configuration, cell balancing, CAN communication, thermal behavior of cells, and battery safety systems

· Panel Construction : Aluminium profile, 40×40 mm

· Electrical Connections : All connections brought out through 4 mm safety sockets

Learning Outcomes

The workbench enables students to develop practical skills in EV battery management and diagnostics. It facilitates hands-on understanding of BMS configuration, battery monitoring, cell balancing, charging and discharging behavior, CAN-based communication, battery health assessment, thermal behavior, and safety protection mechanisms. The integrated data acquisition and graphical visualization system enables students to analyze battery performance and understand real-world EV energy management practices.