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Structure and inner electrical connection

A cell block comprises of 16 respectively 12 lithium-ion batteries connected in series. The battery cells are pressed together with pressure plates. 2 temperature sensors are also installed in the cell block. A lid is used for touch protection.

NOTE: I12: The cell blocks are arranged in 2 rows one above the other. Observe repair instructions.
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Item Explanation
1 High-voltage battery unit
2 Cell supervision circuit
3 Cell supervision circuit
4 Cell module
5 Safety fuse
6 Safety box
7 Switch contactor for the preloading
8 High-voltage connection (positive terminal) of the high-voltage battery unit
9 High-voltage connection (negative terminal) of the high-voltage battery unit
10 High-voltage interlock loop of the high-voltage connection to the high-voltage electrical system
11 Switch contactor (positive terminal)
12 Switch contactor (negative terminal)
13 Connection to the circuit of the high-voltage interlock loop
14 Safety battery terminal
15 SME control unit
16 Bus connection (PT-CAN2)
17 First cell supervision circuit with sensors for the measurement of the cell voltage.
18 Cell block with several battery cells
19 Lithium-ion battery
20 Sensors for the measurement of the temperature in the cell module
21 Second cell supervision circuit with sensors for the measurement of the cell voltage.
22 Lithium-ion battery
23 Sensors for the measurement of the temperature in the cell module