Increased Safety with Metis Cell Guard Sensor
Increasing safety and providing crucial information about battery conditions is essential for promoting the large-scale adoption of electric vehicles. Cell Guard, developed in compliance with stringent automotive standards, offers an advanced solution for monitoring battery health, delivering peace of mind to both drivers and manufacturers.
Development and Certifications
Cell Guard is manufactured in the UK using ISO26262-compliant processes and is certified to ISO automotive standards. This technology is rapidly being adopted by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, particularly in ASIL B applications, thanks to its ability to address the limitations of current battery management systems (BMS).
Advanced Battery Monitoring
Cell Guard delivers detailed insights into battery status, overcoming the shortcomings of conventional BMSs. Equipped with advanced sensors for parameters such as temperature and humidity, it can detect issues like thermal runaway and water ingress at an early stage, ensuring precise control of battery health.
The Cell Guard sensor not only identifies critical events, such as battery overheating, in a timely manner but also provides data to initiate emergency procedures like vehicle evacuation. This capability helps prevent severe accidents, ensuring the safety of drivers and passengers.
Joe Holdsworth, Managing Director of Metis Engineering, expressed satisfaction with Cell Guard’s performance in tests against competitors. The sensor’s data demonstrated its effectiveness in detecting critical events and providing timely warnings, thus enhancing road safety.
The integration of Cell Guard with BMS enables its full potential by facilitating the collection of data that can populate databases for modern AI-driven predictive software. For this reason, Archimede Energia has chosen to integrate Cell Guard into its future batteries, ensuring advanced and secure battery management for its customers’ devices, including electric vehicles, AGVs, and power generators.
In conclusion, Cell Guard represents a significant advancement in battery safety and management for electric vehicles. With its cutting-edge technology and adherence to automotive standards, it offers a dependable solution for ensuring the safety and peace of mind of both drivers and manufacturers.
