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A JBD 150A Battery Management System (BMS) manages LiFePO4 battery banks by monitoring individual cell voltage, pack temperature, and charge/discharge current.2:58 The device uses MOSFETs—field-effect transistors—to act as electronic switches that can independently interrupt charging or discharging if parameters exceed safe limits.7:36 For a 12V LiFePO4 configuration, the BMS connects to the negative terminal of the battery bank, with a four-cell balance lead harness tracking individual cell voltages.12:17 The unit includes two temperature sensors: one internal to the MOSFETs and an external probe for monitoring the battery cells.16:18 Connectivity options include a Bluetooth module for mobile app monitoring and a UART serial port for data transmission to a tablet or PC.15:39 Proper installation requires verifying voltage readings with a voltmeter across the balance leads before activation.18:16 The system is designed to prevent deep discharge below 2.5V and overcharge above 3.65V per cell, though manual management of these thresholds is recommended to ensure the BMS acts only as a final safety fail-safe.3:56

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