Technical
Informations
What is pre-charging and how does it work?
When power is first applied to a capacitive load (such as an inverter or charger), a large inrush current is induced. This current creates an...
Local and cloud dashboards
Connect the EMS monitor to a wifi network and simply use a web browser to view your battery usage and status. This information is also...
Q&A: How to Charge Lithium-Ion and Lead-Acid Batteries Using an Alternator?
When installing a lithium-ion battery in a boat or RV, you must decide if and how the alternator will charge it at the same time...
A complete Energy Management System
Not Just a Simple BMS TAO EMS is a Comprehensive “Energy Management System” It is unique on the market thanks to the level of...
Which Lithium-Ion Battery to Buy?
A quick internet search for a 12 volt 200 Ah lithium-ion battery (LiFePO4) returns prices ranging from $406.00 to $4,185.00, all with seemingly the same...
New feature: Charge Cycle Management
Lithium-Ion batteries age rapidly if they are kept above 80% SOC (State Of Charge) most of the time. TAO EMS has a new feature to...
Internal resistance is your enemy!
Internal resistance (IR) is a characteristic of a battery cell that is often overlooked. This is actually one of the most important features. Why is this...
What is an Energy Management System (EMS)?
Checklist of what a EMS should do. Definition (given by Bureau Veritas) and functionalities. Definition of an EMS (Bureau Veritas): Energy management system (EMS):...
Multi-Level Protection
How is your installation configured to ensure the safety of your battery, vessel, and crew? Our approach has been to design a series of...
Keeping your Battery Bealthy
Not so long ago, the early adopters who purchased and installed lithium-ion batteries for off-grid applications could only rely on manufacturers’ specifications for guidance. These...
How Your Battery Will Die?
This article explains in simple terms: how a lithium-ion battery functions factors that contribute to its premature aging steps to maximize its life expectancy. ...
Why Lithium?
Lithium-ion batteries are standard for electric vehicles and portable equipment, where charge and discharge currents are high compared with battery capacity. In off-grid applications, is...