Lithium battery pack dual series and dual parallel

The series and parallel connection of lithium batteries is a key technology to increase voltage and capacity, but it also contains safety risks. This article will analyze in detail the principles, methods and precautions of series and parallel connection of lithium batteries to help you avoid potential risks and build a battery system correctly.

As lithium batteries become increasingly popular, it is essential to understand the practical implications of different styles of installation. The choice between a series or parallel configuration depends on several factors, primarily dictated by the intended application.

Lithium battery parallel connection is to connect the positive poles of multiple batteries together, and the negative poles together, so that the total capacity can be increased while keeping the voltage unchanged.

Specific principles must be followed when charging parallel lithium battery packs: Use a matching charger: The voltage must be suitable for the nominal voltage of the individual batteries. The current setting is reasonable: usually 0.2-0.5C of the total capacity after parallel connection.

Batteries may consist of a combination of series and parallel connections. Cells in parallel increased current handling; each cell adds to the ampere-hour (Ah) total of the battery The EarthX ETX680 is an example of a series and parallel configuration. The ETX680 configuration, 13.2V / 12.4Ah, is shown in Figure 2.

Example: Four 3000mAh cells in parallel would have a total capacity of 12000mAh (4 * 3000mAh) at the same voltage as a single cell. Many battery packs use a combination of series and parallel connections to achieve the desired voltage and capacity. For example, a 4S2P configuration would have two parallel groups of four cells in series.