Continuous high current
Warehouse robots and robotic arms run continuously for long periods, which puts higher demands on continuous discharge current and thermal management than ordinary equipment.
Robot and AGV battery packs: continuous current and opportunity charging
AGVs, AMRs and service robots work long shifts, and every minute spent charging is a minute not working. Continuous high current, opportunity charging and cycle stability are the three threads.
Requirements
What this application demands of the pack
These are the electrical and mechanical points that matter in this application.
Opportunity charging and fast charging
Downtime is short, so charging usually happens in fragments of spare time. The charging strategy and BMS parameters are designed around your duty cycle.
Cycle stability
With several charge and discharge cycles a day, cycle stability directly determines the replacement interval. We build the cycle requirement in from the selection stage.
Scope
Where this application is used
10 types of end product are covered by this application. The form factors and routes below are the usual directions; the final choice is made by us against your requirement.
Robotics: end products we address
AGV / AMR warehouse robotService robotRobot vacuumIndustrial robotic armMobile robotInspection robotSecurity patrol robotDelivery robotFirefighting robotBomb disposal robot
Checklist
What we need from you
Give us these and while meeting your performance needs we pick the most cost-effective option for you.
| Item | What to tell us |
|---|---|
| Equipment type and load | AGV / AMR / robotic arm / service robot, plus continuous and peak current |
| Duty cycle | Shift length, available charging windows and whether packs are swapped |
| Installation space and centre of gravity | Battery bay dimensions, acceptable weight and the effect on machine balance |
| Voltage platform and capacity | System voltage and the capacity needed per shift |
| Communication and status reporting | Whether state of charge and status must be reported to a host controller |
| Capacity & discharge | Built from 0.1 Ah to 600 Ah to your requirement — common levels such as 10 Ah, 20 Ah, 50 Ah, 100 Ah and 200 Ah are all confirmed per model; continuous and peak rates are matched to the duty cycle |
The above describes the general matching logic only. The final selection is made by us — your requirements come first, and we work to reduce your cost as far as safety allows.
FAQ
Questions about robotics packs
Which form factors are available for robot packs?
Two: cylindrical and prismatic. Both are built to your battery bay dimensions and interface requirements.
Is opportunity charging supported?
Yes. Tell us your duty cycle and the charging windows available, and we will confirm the charging strategy and BMS parameters against them, explaining the effect on cycle life in the proposal.
Can state of charge and status be reported?
Yes. Tell us the communication method and the content you need reported, and we will confirm it as part of the BMS configuration.
How is certification handled?
We hold 17 certifications and reports including CE, IEC 62133, UL 2054, RoHS and REACH. Mature models come with existing certificates, provided directly; newly customised models are checked item by item against your target market and specifications. New certifications are handled end to end by our team, with testing costs and timelines set out in the proposal for your confirmation before anything starts.
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