Battery Commander Pro BS1940 – Lithium Ion Battery Storage & Charging Cabinet Key Lock No

VDMA Tested Lithium-Ion Protection | 199–569L | Intelligent Charging & Safety Monitoring The Phoenix Battery Commander Pro BS1940 Series is an advanced safety cabinet designed specifically for the storage and charging of lithium-ion batteries, combining specialist fire protection, intelligent monitoring, integrated charging and emergency warning systems. Independently tested to the demanding VDMA 24994:2024-08 standard, the Battery Commander Pro has been developed to help protect people and property against the potentially serious consequences of lithium-ion battery fires and thermal runaway. SafeFort offers three larger standard-cabinet models within the range — BS1943, BS1945 and BS1946 — providing capacities from 199 to 569 litres and published total battery capacities extending from 7,500Wh to 22,500Wh. Available with a choice of Key, Electronic or Fingerprint locking, the Battery Commander Pro is particularly suited to commercial and professional environments managing significant quantities of rechargeable batteries. Specialist VDMA Lithium-Ion Battery Protection The major advantage of the Battery Commander Pro is that it has been developed and tested specifically around the risks associated with lithium-ion battery storage and charging. Applicable models are independently ECB-S certified to VDMA 24994:2024-08, a specialist standard addressing the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and thermal runaway. This is an important distinction from conventional fire-resistant safes designed primarily to protect paper documents against an external building fire. For organisations where lithium-ion battery storage forms part of their workplace fire-risk assessment, the Battery Commander Pro provides a specialist solution designed around the particular risks these batteries can present. Protection Against Internal & External Fire The Battery Commander Pro has been designed to provide protection in both directions. Inside-to-Outside Protection The VDMA testing addresses the risks presented by a battery fire or thermal-runaway event originating inside the cabinet, helping to contain its effects and protect the surrounding workplace. Maximum individual and combined battery capacities apply according to cabinet size and should always be observed. Outside-to-Inside Protection The cabinet also provides substantial protection against an external building fire, with Phoenix specifying 90-minute fire resistance to EN 14470-1. This combination of internal and external protection makes the Battery Commander Pro particularly appropriate for demanding commercial battery-storage and charging applications. Integrated Battery Charging The Battery Commander Pro incorporates internal power outlets, allowing compatible lithium-ion batteries to be stored and charged within the protected cabinet. Charging provision increases according to cabinet size: BS1943: 3 × 4-gang charging units BS1945: 5 × 4-gang charging units BS1946: 4 × 8-gang charging units This provides up to 32 charging sockets on the largest BS1946 model. Additional power distribution units can be accommodated through the cabinet's pre-wired system where appropriate. The electrical requirements of the chargers being used should always be assessed to ensure the available electrical supply is suitable for the combined load. Intelligent Safety Monitoring A major advantage of the Battery Commander Pro is its integrated electronic monitoring and control system. Rather than relying solely on the cabinet's physical fire-resistant construction, the system actively monitors conditions within the cabinet and can respond automatically when an abnormal condition is detected. Temperature Monitoring & Automatic Power Isolation An internal temperature monitoring system continuously monitors conditions inside the cabinet. If excessive heat is detected, the system can automatically: Disconnect power to the battery chargers Activate an audible warning Activate an external visual warning Automatically removing charging power can provide an important additional safeguard if a battery or charger begins to overheat. Door Monitoring Door sensors help ensure that batteries are not inadvertently charged while the cabinet doors are left open. If a door is left open, the system can: Automatically disconnect charging power Sound a warning buzzer Charging can then resume once the cabinet has been returned to its correct operating condition. Siren & Strobe Warning The Battery Commander Pro incorporates an integrated siren and strobe warning system. In the event of an excessive-temperature condition or thermal-runaway event, the system can provide both audible and visual warnings to alert people in the surrounding area. Charging power is simultaneously isolated. Building Fire Alarm Integration The Battery Commander Pro control system can also be connected to a compatible building fire-alarm system. This provides the potential for an alarm condition detected within the cabinet to be