{"product_id":"phoenix-battery-commander-bs1932-lithium-ion-battery-storage-charging-cabinet","title":"Phoenix Battery Commander BS1932 – Lithium-Ion Battery Storage \u0026 Charging Cabinet","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e338L Lithium-Ion Battery Storage \u0026amp; Charging | 90-Minute Fire Protection | 8 Charging Sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Battery Commander BS1932\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialist high-capacity safety cabinet designed for the \u003cstrong\u003estorage and charging of large volumes of lithium-ion batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped to help protect people and property from the potentially serious consequences of lithium-ion battery fires, the Battery Commander combines \u003cstrong\u003e90-minute EN 14470-1 fire protection, integrated charging, heat-protected ventilation, internal temperature monitoring and automatic-closing doors\u003c\/strong\u003e within a substantial 338-litre cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable with a choice of \u003cstrong\u003eKey, Electronic or Fingerprint locking\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Battery Commander is particularly suited to businesses and organisations managing significant quantities of rechargeable batteries for power tools, e-bikes, e-scooters, garden equipment, drones and other professional equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Lithium-Ion Battery Storage \u0026amp; Charging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithium-ion batteries can present a significant fire risk if damaged, defective, incorrectly charged or exposed to excessive temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the principal risks is \u003cstrong\u003ethermal runaway\u003c\/strong\u003e, where an uncontrolled increase in temperature can result in ignition and an intense fire that can be extremely difficult to extinguish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Battery Commander provides a dedicated environment in which batteries can be stored and charged, helping businesses implement a more controlled approach to lithium-ion battery management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical applications include batteries used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-bikes and e-scooters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaptops and mobile equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial and industrial equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRechargeable household batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e90-Minute EN 14470-1 Fire Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Battery Commander has been tested to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEN 14470-1 for 90 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eproviding substantial fire-resistant construction designed for safety-storage cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis represents an important distinction from Phoenix's smaller Battery Titan and Battery Fighter ranges, whose stated NT Fire 017 ratings relate to the protection of paper documents against an external fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Battery Commander is therefore the more specialist solution where the management of larger lithium-ion battery inventories and their associated fire risks is the primary consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated Battery Charging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Battery Commander allows lithium-ion batteries to be \u003cstrong\u003estored and charged within the cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e using integrated power outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current specification includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 × 4-gang PDUs providing 8 charging sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith the option to add further PDUs through the pre-wired control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows businesses to establish a dedicated central charging location rather than leaving batteries and chargers distributed around workshops, offices or other working areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeat-Protected Ventilation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Battery Commander incorporates \u003cstrong\u003eair ventilation ducts as standard\u003c\/strong\u003e to help manage heat generated during normal battery charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ducts are protected by a \u003cstrong\u003ethermal fuse operating at approximately 75°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf triggered, the ventilation ducts close to help seal the cabinet in the event of an internal battery fire or external building fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn external extraction fan can also be connected to the upper ventilation outlet. Phoenix recommends forced extraction to help prevent excessive heat build-up while batteries are charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternal Temperature Monitoring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003einternal temperature monitor with external display\u003c\/strong\u003e is included as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides an easily visible indication of the temperature inside the cabinet and can provide early warning of an abnormal temperature increase associated with an overheating battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor businesses routinely charging significant numbers of lithium-ion batteries, temperature monitoring provides an important additional layer within an overall battery-management strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutomatic Closing \u0026amp; Locking Door\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Battery Commander incorporates an \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic-closing and automatic-locking 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