Glossary Of Terms - Deka READY POWER LITHIUM User Manual

Glossary of Terms

Balance – The act of redistributing power amongst cells to ensure all
are at the same state of charge. This is done automatically on Deka
Ready Power batteries at the end of a normal, full charge.
Baud Rate – The speed at which information is transferred in a
communication channel. Components must have matching baud rates
to communicate correctly.
BDI – Battery Discharge Indicator: A device that allows the operator
to power on/off the battery and observe the SOC. An array of LEDs is
used to indicate the SOC of the attached battery instead of the LCD on
the UIM.
BMS – Battery Management System: The computer within the
battery that monitors and controls functionality.
BMID – Battery Module I.D.: Used to communicate with chargers not
set up for CAN.
CAN – Controller Area Network: A form of communication between
components. Used for communication with chargers or lift equipment.
Contactor – An electro-mechanical device that acts as a switch,
allowing or preventing current flow. There is a minimum of two of these
in each Ready Power battery for redundancy.
CW – Counterweight: The steel 'box' that the battery pack is inserted
into to meet dimensions and weight requirements of the lift equipment.
DTC – Diagnostic Trouble Code: Codes sent by the BMS to aid
troubleshooting actions. These codes can be viewed on the UIM or in
the Deka Ready Power Pack Advisor service tool.
ESS – Electrical Storage System: This is the battery, complete with
cells and electronics. ESS is used to distinguish the battery from the
counterweight when assembled as a system.
EWS – Early Warning Shutdown: When the operator commands the
battery to power off or the BMS detects a fault requiring shutdown,
the battery will start a countdown before powering off. This allows the
operator to place the lift equipment in a safe or safer condition before
the power off happens.
LCD – Liquid Crystal Display: a type of flat panel display that
presents the state of charge, cell temperatures, troubleshooting
diagnostics, and more that uses liquid crystals in its primary form of
operation. The screen type found on the UIM.
SOC – State of Charge: A reading that indicates how much useful
power is left in the battery. Similar to a fuel gauge in a car.
UIM – User Interface Module: accessory equipped with an LCD
screen that allow the operator to power on/off the battery as well as
monitor the batteries SOC and DTCs.
Product Support:
Local Deka representative:
To find the local Deka Representative, please see the
"For Deka Sales and Service" sticker on the side of the battery, or
Visit East Penn Manufacturing History | Where to Buy and select
"Motive Power" and complete the questions to present the local
Deka Representative.
For additional support, please contact:
Deka Ready Power Product Support
734-205-1402
support@navitassys.com
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