4.2. Low-Voltage BMS Electrical Connections
4.2.1. Getting Started
To complete the installation of the Low-Voltage BMS, the following is required:
1. 1x Cable, Voltage, Thermistor, 300VDC
2. 1x Cable, Current Shunt, +V Power, 300VDC
3. 1x Cable, Contactors, -V Power, 300VDC
4. 1x Cable, GPIO, Control, 300VDC
5. 1x Cable, CAT.5e, UTP, Ethernet, 60VDC
These cables are available for purchase as a kit from https://nstore.nuvationenergy.com.
Additionally, you will need the following items that are appropriately sized for your application:
1. 1x Current Shunt
2. 2x Contactors
3. 1x Pre-charge Contactor [Optional]
These items are available for purchase at
Figure 6. Example Low-Voltage BMS kit (NUV300-BC-16-KIT)
The instructions below are for applications using cable harnesses purchased from Nuvation Energy. To
build custom cables, refer to
Connection sequence
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Step 1:
Review Safety Considerations
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Step 2:
Grounding and Fusing
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Step 3:
Connect Communication Cables
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Step 4:
Connect Control / GPIO cable
Document ID: NE-PM-002
https://nstore.nuvationenergy.com
Section 9.1
for connector pin-out and specifications.
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Nuvation Energy Low-Voltage BMS - Product Manual
Rev 1.2, 2021-03-03
Curie Update 1