KALTECH partners with Munich Electrification, a frontrunner in crafting cutting-edge battery management systems renowned for safety, features, and cost-effectiveness. ME serves a global clientele, including automotive OEMs and emerging e-mobility firms. They specialize in adaptable and dependable BMS platforms tailored for automotive series applications.
ME's fields of specialties
Battery Management Electronics
Automotive BMS HW and SW Development
Control Units and Component System Integration
Automotive Electronics Industrialization / Supplier
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Embedded Software Development
Complete BMS Functions and Diagnostics
Model Based Functions and Development
BATTERY SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY
Algorithms and Battery Modelling
Prototype Battery System Design
Automotive Validation
What’s Barcelona BMS?
Third Generation of Battery Management System
Barcelona BMS: A cost-optimized, integrated BMS generation designed for passenger cars, trucks, and buses.
Integrated functions
Optimized system costs
Scalability and variant handling
Minimal space requirements
Product Overview
CMB: Cell Monitoring Boards - Balancing, cell voltage, and temperature measurement
SBS: Smart Battery Sensor - Integrated battery management control unit
DISCO: Disconnection Devices - Dual pole disconnection device with integrated pyro actuator
CSM: Current Sense Modules - Dual-channel current sensor with isolated digital interface
Related Products
SBS – Smart Battery Sensor
The SBS is an integrated battery management control unit with a precise current sensor and high-performance features encompassing standard modern BMS capabilities and unique functionalities.
Integrated dual-shunt current sensor with rapid overcurrent detection
Pyro fuse driver with backup energy storage
Up to 8 high voltage measurement channels
Active and passive isolation monitoring
Contactor Drivers with fail-operational mode for maximum availability
Interface to Cell Monitoring Boards and additional sensors
Over-the-air update functionality and remote monitoring enabled with telematic control unit
Fully configurable modern BMS software stack with cybersecurity, functional safety up to ASIL D, and OBD compliance
CMB – Cell Monitoring Board
ME provides a range of CMBs, including off-the-shelf 12 and 18 channel versions. Customized CMB versions are tailored for each application, offering:
High cell voltage measurement accuracy
Precise cell temperature input measurement channels
Innovative sensors for thermal event detection
Compact design with flexible integration features
Functional Safety levels up to ASIL D with the SBS
Various cell voltage measurement channel options
Utilization of advanced cell monitoring chipset technology
wCMB – Wireless Cell Monitoring Boards
ME introduces a wireless cell monitoring board (wCMB) that eliminates communication harness within the battery pack, enhancing flexibility and module reusability, with specific benefits for immersion-cooled battery packs by reducing the need for sealed cable interfaces.
High cell voltage measurement accuracy
Certified wireless communication technology with Functional Safety and Security
Pack-level weight and cost savings from reduced wiring and connectors
Enhanced reliability with fewer interconnects
Integration compatibility with the SBS for wCMB
High-Volume Automotive Production
We blend rapid in-house prototyping with the quality and global scale of production partners, ensuring success in fast-paced environments through our robust APQP process aligned with VDA and AIAG regulations.
With experienced production partners in complex automotive electronics, we manage global high-volume projects adhering to regulatory standards such as IATF-16949, ISO-9001, and ISO-14001.
Our commitment includes developing manufacturing technology, backend solutions, and end-of-line test systems, with a focus on supply chain and risk management for consistent quality, delivery capability, and availability across the product lifecycle.
BMS for Stationary Storage Systems up to1500 V
Munich Electrification provides BMS for stationary energy storage, adopting the SBS and CMB for ESS applications.
High Voltage Interface up to 1500 VDC
Optimized SoC and SoH algorithms for stationary use with minimal off-time
BMS supports installation of up to 100 parallel strings
Option to replace CAN interface with Ethernet
Telematic control unit available for remote monitoring and controls
CMB – Cell Monitoring Board
ME provides a range of CMBs, including off-the-shelf 12 and 18 channel versions. Customized CMB versions are tailored for each application, offering:
High cell voltage measurement accuracy
Precise cell temperature input measurement channels
Innovative sensors for thermal event detection
Compact design with flexible integration features
Functional Safety levels up to ASIL D with the SBS
Various cell voltage measurement channel options
Utilization of advanced cell monitoring chipset technology
LV/48 V Battery Management System
ME offers cost-effective and scalable 48V battery solutions with high standards and unique features.
MOSFETs for disconnection and pre-charge
Acceleration and thermal event detection sensors for event-based wake-up and alert functionality
Dual-shunt current sensor with rapid overcurrent detection
Fully configurable modern SW stack with cyber security, functional safety up to ASIL D, and OBD compliance
Over-the-air update functionality and remote monitoring enabled with our telematic control unit
ME Disco – Dual-Pole Disconnection Device
The ME Disco is a dual pole disconnection device that simplifies battery EE by consolidating connection and disconnection functions into a single component. It operates as a switch with minimal contact resistance and includes a pyro fuse for high disconnection performance.
Superior short circuit interruption capability (20 kA at 1000 V and 20 µH)
Low z-profile! <60 mm in height
Combines contactor for low load switching and pyro fuse for high current disconnection
Integrates switch and pyrotechnical actuator in a highly compact package, reducing components
ME Flipper – 400 V/800 V Reconfiguration Switch
The ME Flipper is an innovative, integrated, bi-stable device for 400 V/800 V dual string battery packs, providing significant advantages.
Significant cost savings: The Flipper replaces three contactors and associated components.
Mechanical safety: Prevents pack short circuits from crashes, software bugs, or contactor malfunctions.
Stable conditions in loss of KL30C cases: No arching or bouncing regardless of all 12 V failure modes.
Increased efficiency: No power consumed in the coil during operation.
Quicker startup time: Desired configuration is already in place.
Minimal contact resistance: Fewer contact points compared to conventional contactors.
Advanced Battery Algorithms & Cloud Analytics
ME provides a data engineering and analytics framework, leveraging extensive experience with Battery Algorithm and Analytics, accessible through a cloud framework.
Battery monitoring can be used by customer’s engineers to gain their own insights into the battery and BMS algorithms
Battery insights directly from the algorithm experts
Seamless integration with our BMS and TCU products
Software updates for the BMS can be deployed over-the-air via our TCU
Telematics Control unit
ME offers a telematics control unit facilitating vehicle communication with internet services and connected devices like mobile phones.
Reduced latencies with upcoming mobile standards
Flexible platform built on embedded Linux
Cloud platform for over-the-air updates, fleet management, and data logging
Seamless integration with customer apps
Advanced security features
Optional localization module
