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Green Cubes Announces Patent Award for Battery Management System with Dual CAN Messaging
Latest generation of the Battery Management System is built for reliability and service features
KOKOMO, INDIANA December 21, 2022 – Green Cubes, the leader in producing Lithium-ion (Li-ion) power systems that facilitate the transition from lead-acid batteries and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) power to green Li-ion battery power, today announced a patent award for its Battery Management System with dual CAN messaging. Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery power for industrial motive applications, such as those used in material handling and ground support aviation equipment, require large battery arrays supported by a Battery Management System (BMS) that must communicate via a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus communication to optimize battery utilization. Dual CAN enables Green Cubes’ Lithium SAFEFlex batteries to communicate to both the industrial truck that is powered by the battery and the charger that charges the battery.
While CAN messaging for a charger interface and a vehicle interface is possible with only a single transceiver on the BMS circuit board, it is not optimal or efficient for industrial trucks like forklifts, pallet jacks and reach trucks. Adding a second CAN transceiver to a BMS consumes a lot of overhead in terms of circuit board, software, firmware design, testing and integration. In Green Cubes’ solution, the BMS comprises dual CAN transceivers; a first CAN transceiver for the lift truck, a second CAN transceiver for a charger, and a computer program operable to communicate with both that toggles back and forth between messaging states to improve battery operating efficiency. The use of two transceivers along with accompanying software provides the BMS with improved ability to determine baud rate settings automatically. This eliminates the need for a common baud rate between vehicle and charger.
“As the only manufacturer of both Li-ion batteries and chargers for material handling equipment, it is imperative that we provide seamless integration with robust communication between the lift truck, the Li-ion battery and the industrial charger in order to optimize performance,” said Nicola Cinagrossi, Chief Technology Officer of Green Cubes, “the use of dual CAN transceivers represents a breakthrough in the approach to this complex problem.”
As a leader motive power, Green Cubes continues to invent new and better technology, like the dual CAN bus communication. The technology roadmap includes the introduction of new features such as multi-voltage fast charging, wireless IoT features, industrial chargers and high voltage solutions. Green Cubes is committed to continuous improvements.
About Green Cubes Technology
Green Cubes Technology develops and manufactures a complete portfolio of lithium power systems that enable its OEM and enterprise customers to transition from Lead Acid and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) power to Lithium-ion battery power. Green Cubes utilizes proven hardware and software platforms to build the most reliable lithium battery systems in its industries. With over 300 employees across six countries, Green Cubes has been producing innovative, high-performance and high-quality products since 1986.
Refrigerated Transporter: Advantages of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Temp-Controlled Climates
Electric material-handling equipment is popular at indoor facilities, but traditional batteries don’t fare well in cold environments. Read this article with Green Cubes team member, Robin Schneider.
Mission Critical: Why Do Batteries Fail When You Need Them?
This timeless expression applies to so many situations, situations — ever rushed. Ever rushed to the doctor’s office just to wait forever before they call you back? Most batteries live their entire life in this perpetual purgatory just waiting for their moment to shine. Usually they are in a flashlight, remote control, or garage door opener, but batteries also backup mission critical systems, telecom equipment, and other critical appliances we need when the grid goes down. Too often, though, many of these batteries don’t work when they are needed the most. These batteries fail, and there are many reasons why. Most importantly, there are a few things we can do to prevent these failures and make sure the lights stay on.
Mission Critical: Data Center Minute Video Interview with JD DiGiacomandrea
Lithium-Ion battery expert JD DiGiacomandrea at Green Cubes explains safety, performance, and cost components of telecom, data center, and other lithium-ion battery applications. Learn why LFP batteries save you money, and perform better in this short interview.
Modern Materials Handling: User Priorities Drive Motive Power Choice
Read Modern Materials Handling’s magazine about user priorities drive motive power choice.
New Equipment Digest: NED Innovation Awards: Meet the Class of 2022!
Lithium SAFEFlex Battery Charger winner of the 2022 class of NED Innovation Award. The Lithium SafeFlex Battery Charger is designed to operate with material handling and other industrial equipment Lithium-ion batteries. Each model supports up to three simultaneous charging ports and performs voltage auto-detect, so it can charge a variety of industrial trucks simultaneously. This charger has CANBus communications with the battery and a touchscreen display.
Green Cubes Technology’s Lithium SAFEFlex Battery Charger Wins NED Innovation Award
Product chosen from thousands of award nominees that redefine their markets for a smarter, more efficient manufacturing world.
KOKOMO, IND. December 15, 2022 – Green Cubes, the leader in producing Lithium-ion (Li-ion) power systems that facilitate the transition from lead-acid batteries and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) power to green Li-ion battery power, today announced its Lithium SAFEFlex Battery Charger was named a New Equipment Digest Magazine Innovation Award winner for the Electrical and Electronics Category.
The Lithium SAFEFlex Chargers, announced earlier this year, were developed to complement Green Cubes’ market leading Lithium SAFEFlex Batteries. Green Cubes is the only manufacturer to offer enterprises both Lithium-ion batteries and affiliated Li-ion chargers to the Material Handling industry, thus simplifying the electrification of Material Handling equipment. These chargers are offered in 15 Kilowatt (kW) and 30 kW models. Each model supports up to three simultaneous charging ports and performs voltage auto-detect for each of the charging ports. Efficient Li-ion charging of multiple trucks lowers utility costs for enterprise customers.
“For the past 85 years, New Equipment Digest has been bringing the world information about not just the best equipment from the best suppliers, but also the newest, freshest designed equipment makers have developed to produce ever stronger, smarter, and more efficient tools for the manufacturers who depend on them,” said Laura Davis, editor for the magazine. “This process is really what is at the heart of NED and exactly what we look for as we curate material for every new issue—its innovation in its purest, most material form.”
The NED innovation Awards program, now in its sixth year, is an annual contest that evaluates thousands of innovative new products published over the course of 12 months to recognize those few that best represent the potential in the market. Products that fundamentally change their markets, crush limitations of their product class, and redefine design possibilities are nominated for the awards.
About Green Cubes Technology
Green Cubes Technology develops and manufactures safe and reliable electrification solutions that enable its OEM and enterprise customers to transition from Lead Acid and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) power to Lithium-ion battery power. Green Cubes utilizes proven hardware and software platforms to build the most reliable Lithium power solutions in its industries. With over 300 employees across six countries, Green Cubes has been producing innovative, high-performance and high-quality power solutions since 1986.
Green Cubes Announces IEC Certification of 48 Volt Lithium-Ion Battery Backup Units for Telecom and Data Center Market
Lithium Guardian Batteries provide safe, reliable, low cost energy storage for mission critical system operators
KOKOMO, IND. December 7, 2022 – Green Cubes, the leader in producing Lithium-ion (Li-ion) power systems that facilitate the transition from lead-acid batteries and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) power to green Li-ion battery power, today announced International Safety Certification IEC 62368 certification of the Lithium Guardian Battery Backup Units. The Lithium Guardian family of backup batteries are designed for rack mount installations in the Telecom and Data Center industries.
The Telecom and Data Center facilities operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, supporting mission critical functions. Traditionally, large lead-acid batteries are used to provide backup power. Li-ion batteries allow operators to store more energy in smaller spaces to power equipment longer when the grid power goes is unavailable. Lithium Guardian batteries serve this market by providing safe, clean, and reliable backup power in a small, lightweight, and cost-effective package.
The Guardian product family provides complete power system solutions to telecom and other 48V system operators with products providing rectification, power management, and energy storage. The Lithium Guardian Battery Unit (GBU) is a 48V, 105 Ah, 5kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery offering reliable energy storage in a small lightweight form factor. With a design life of over 10 years, and well over 3500 cycles the LFP GBU provides operators with a long lasting energy storage solution.
“Safety and reliability are paramount to our requirements when designing Li-ion batteries. We verify our designs are safe and reliable for their application by real world testing and certification to globally recognized IEC standard,” said Mike Davis, Chief Revenue Officer at Green Cubes. “Lithium Guardian Batteries were designed to operate with a wide range of equipment; from radios, routers, to HVAC, our batteries must work. Achieving IEC 62368 assures customers that these batteries will provide power to their equipment safely and reliably.”
IEC 62368 is an internationally recognized standard to verify safety and reliability of electronic devices in telecom applications. The Green Cubes GBU has been evaluated by engineers and tested in the lab to ensure that when integrated in operator systems the battery will remain safe and not adversely affect other equipment. Previously, the Lithium Guardian 3U battery has been tested and certified to UN 38.3 for international shipping. The Guardian Lithium Batteries are currently under evaluation with multiple industrial and telecommunication operators. Commercial shipments are scheduled for December 2022.
To learn more about the Guardian Product family and the Lithium Guardian batteries visit: https://greencubes.com/products/batteries/
About Green Cubes Technology
Green Cubes Technology develops and manufactures safe and reliable electrification solutions that enable its OEM and enterprise customers to transition from Lead Acid and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) power to Lithium-ion battery power. Green Cubes utilizes proven hardware and software platforms to build the most reliable Lithium power solutions in its industries. With over 300 employees across six countries, Green Cubes has been producing innovative, high-performance and high-quality power solutions since 1986.
Warehousing Logistics International: Best Practices for Using Lithium-Ion in Cold Storage Facilities
Temperature-controlled supply chain is more important than ever during with today’s volatile supply chain. On-line ordering of pre-prepared food, beverage clubs, and medicine distribution are all increasing the need for cold-chain technology. Lithium-ion batteries charge faster, and opportunistically, and have longer run-time than traditional lead acid batteries, optimizing equipment utilization Batteries don’t need to be swapped, watered, or equalized at room temperature, so maintenance is simplified. Cold-temperature cycle life is vastly improved for a lower total cost of ownership. This is a brief overview of how to implement and take advantage of this new technology.
Best Magazine: Green Cubes Technology launches Swappable Industrial Battery
Lithium battery maker Green Cubes Technology of the US announced a Swappable Mobile Power (SMP) portfolio of swappable lithium batteries.
Workplace: Green Cubes Technology Announces Swappable Industrial Battery for Mobile Workstation and Motive Product Manufacturers
Green Cubes Technology (Green Cubes), the leader in producing Lithium-ion power systems that facilitate the transition from lead-acid batteries and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) power to green Lithium-ion battery power, announced its Swappable Mobile Power (SMP) portfolio.
