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Battery Thermal Runaway Sensor
Last update: 04 Sep. 2023What is Battery Thermal Runaway?
Thermal runaway occurs when the temperature of the EV battery reaches a critical state. Thermal runaway sensors ensure thermal runaway detection.
Valeo offers a range of sensors combining measurement and detection of several gas types inside the battery to address the regulations evolution, in particular regarding the safety of electric vehicles batteries.
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What are Valeo Battery Thermal Runaway Sensor benefits?
- Automotive sensor with multiple measurement possibilities: pressure, H2, temperature, humidity etc…
- Easy to install
- Low power consumption function for parking mode
- BMS wake-up function integrated
- Fast response to thermal runaway event
Valeo Battery Thermal Runaway Sensor specifications
- Mounting position: adaptable
- Operating temperature range: -40°C to +105°C
- Pressure range: 10 kPa to 400 kPa
- Pressure response time: t10/90 < 2ms
- Pressure accuracy at new: < 0.5% FS over temp. range
- Gas measurement range: 0-20% Vol
- Power supply: 12V
- Output type: LIN/CAN/PWM
- Power consumption: < 20 mA (Normal), < 20 µA (Sleep)
- Flammability class: UL94 V-0
Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Bus
- Robot taxi
- Motorcycle
- Bike
- Droid
- Off road
