The terms "battery management system (BMS)" and "battery monitor system" sound very similar. But are they the same thing? No! The main difference between them is that BMS record and store information. It can also monitor the battery and protect your battery from unsafe conditions and damage. Battery monitoring systems only measure and display data about batteries.

What are the functions of the building management system? We will mainly list the following aspects:

Prevent overcharging and undercharging.

Help extend the life of your battery.

Monitor and record information about any problems (short circuits, battery defects, loose connections, etc.).

Calculate the remaining charge (state of charge) of the battery.

Adjust the temperature.

Balance the individual cells within the cell so that they all have the same charge. This helps the battery work more efficiently.

Estimate how long it will take the battery to charge.

Turn off the battery when an unsafe condition is detected.

Lithium-ion batteries at the Lithium Hub already have a built-in battery management system. The system not only performs the above functions, but also sends data to your lithium battery charger.

What will the battery charger do with this information? It sends the data to your smartphone via Bluetooth! To see it, just download the Lithium Hub smartphone app. You can view charging status and other data in real time.

The BMS in the Lithium Hub battery plus Bluetooth monitoring eliminates the need for a "middle man." You don't need to spend a penny more on a battery monitoring system. BMS and battery monitoring applications are included in your ion-lithium batteries and chargers.

Questions about battery management systems and monitors.

At this point, you may be wondering if your current battery system has a built-in battery management system. If you use lead-acid batteries, the answer is probably no.

This is one of the reasons why lead-acid batteries are so easy to overcharge and undercharge. You may find yourself "babysitting" your battery while it's charging to make sure it doesn't get to the point where it can't be recycled. Some people use battery monitoring systems to help them manage and extend the life of their lead-acid batteries.

With LithiumHub batteries, you don't need to babysit or lithium-battery monitors, as long as you charge them with a lithium charger. But other sellers of lithium batteries may need lithium battery displays. This is because they may have built-in BMS, but lack Bluetooth capabilities to display the information provided by the BMS.

You know, the easier the battery is to use and monitor, the more you can relax and enjoy a fishing or camping trip. Your battery system should improve your life, not add more stress! Go the easy route and switch to LithiumHub's anxiety-free battery.

So now, when you ask yourself "Do I need a battery monitoring system?" You get your answer --Ionic is the clear winner.