This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to design an effective BMS, covering key factors like topology selection, hardware components, software algorithms, testing and more.
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You need one BMS for each 24V battery. BMSs are typically connected in series. If you parallel a bunch of cells in to each serial string (like say 10p7s), you only need a BMS for every 7 series cell group (on a 24v pack), so.
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