Product Description
GP16S017C | 48V 40A CAN Bus Smart BMS
For Li‑ion / LiFePO₄ Batteries | 13S‑16S | Passive Balancing | Parallel Support
The GP16S017C is a smart Battery Management System (BMS) designed for 48V lithium‑ion and LiFePO₄ battery packs (13S–16S configurations). With 40A continuous discharge current, CAN Bus and UART communication, 4 NTC thermal sensors, and passive balancing, it delivers precise monitoring, robust protection, and flexible integration. Ideal for electric vehicles (EVs), e‑bikes, energy storage systems, and industrial battery packs, this BMS also supports parallel battery connections for scalable power solutions.
📡 General Info
The GP16S017C BMS is a feature‑rich, intelligent battery management system supporting 13S to 16S Li‑ion, Li‑Polymer, and LiFePO₄ cells. It integrates CAN Bus and UART communication for seamless connection with vehicle controllers, inverters, and monitoring systems. Advanced functions include State of Charge (SOC) fuel gauge, State of Health (SOH) monitoring, sleep mode, adjustable parameters, and parallel operation — making it a versatile choice for high‑performance energy storage and electric mobility applications.
⚙️ Key Features
📡 CAN Bus & UART Communication
Dual communication interfaces for real‑time data exchange with vehicle controllers, inverters, and monitoring systems. CAN Bus enables seamless integration, while UART provides configuration flexibility.
🔋 40A Continuous Discharge
40A continuous discharge capability supports high‑power applications, including e‑bikes, electric scooters, and light EVs.
🌡️ 4 NTC Thermal Sensors
Equipped with 4 NTC thermistors for accurate temperature monitoring of battery cells and MOSFETs, ensuring safe operation and preventing overheating.
⚖️ Passive Balancing
Maintains cell voltage consistency, maximizing pack capacity and extending overall battery life.
🔌 Parallel Battery Support
Allows multiple battery packs to be connected in parallel for expanded capacity and power output, ideal for scalable energy storage systems.
⚙️ Adjustable Parameters
Voltage thresholds, current limits, and protection settings can be customized to suit specific battery chemistries and application requirements.
📊 Advanced Monitoring
Includes SOC fuel gauge, SOH estimation, and sleep mode for energy‑efficient operation and accurate capacity tracking.
🛡️ Comprehensive Protections
Over‑charge, over‑discharge, over‑current, short circuit, and over‑temperature protections ensure safe and reliable battery operation.
📊 Technical Specifications
- Model: GP16S017C
- Cell Series Support: 13S – 16S (Li‑ion / Li‑Polymer / LiFePO₄)
- Nominal Voltage Range: 48V (13S Li‑ion) – 51.2V (16S LiFePO₄)
- Continuous Discharge Current: ≤40A
- Communication Protocols: CAN Bus / UART
- Input Charging Voltage: 48V nominal (54.6V for Li‑ion, 58.4V for LiFePO₄)
- Temperature Sensing: 4 × NTC thermal sensors
- Balancing: Passive balancing
- Parallel Operation: Supported
- Additional Functions: SOC fuel gauge, SOH monitoring, sleep mode, adjustable parameters
- Dimensions (L×W×H): 160 × 140 × 20 mm
- Working Temperature: -10°C to 65°C
🔋 Applications
🚲 Electric Bikes & Scooters
High‑power 48V e‑bike and scooter batteries benefit from precise monitoring and robust protection.
🚗 Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Ideal for light EVs, golf carts, and neighborhood electric vehicles requiring CAN Bus integration.
🔋 Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
Supports residential and commercial lithium battery storage with parallel capability for scalable capacity.
⚙️ Industrial & Backup Power
Reliable BMS for telecom backup, UPS systems, and off‑grid power solutions.
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We offer OEM/ODM services for the GP16S017C platform – customize current ratings, communication protocols, and physical dimensions. Contact our engineering team for sample requests, technical documentation, and volume pricing.
Primary: 48V BMS · 40A BMS · CAN Bus BMS · Li‑ion BMS · LiFePO₄ BMS · 13S‑16S BMS · smart BMS · GP16S017C · battery management system · passive balancing · NTC sensors · parallel BMS
Performance: 40A continuous discharge · CAN Bus / UART · SOC fuel gauge · SOH monitoring · adjustable parameters · 4 NTC sensors · sleep mode · parallel support · over‑current protection · short circuit protection
Applications: electric bike · electric vehicle · energy storage system · industrial battery · backup power · golf cart · e‑scooter
