Phoenix Battery Commander Pro Locker BS1940 – Lithium-Ion Battery Storage & Charging Cabinet

VDMA-Tested Lithium-Ion Protection | Individual Lockable Compartments | Storage & Charging

The Phoenix Battery Commander Pro Locker BS1940 Series combines specialist lithium-ion battery storage and charging protection with individual lockable internal compartments, providing greater control over how batteries are separated, stored and accessed.

Designed for organisations managing significant quantities of rechargeable batteries, the Locker configuration is particularly useful where batteries need to be allocated to different employees, departments, vehicles or equipment while remaining within a specialist fire-resistant battery cabinet.

SafeFort offers the three larger Locker models — BS1943LK, BS1945LK and BS1946LK — each available with a choice of Key, Electronic or Fingerprint main locking.

The range is particularly suited to commercial, industrial and professional environments managing batteries for power tools, e-bikes, e-scooters, grounds-maintenance equipment, drones and other rechargeable equipment.

Individual Lockable Battery Compartments

The defining feature of the Battery Commander Pro Locker is its segmented internal storage system.

Rather than providing one completely open storage compartment, the cabinet is divided into individual lockable sections.

This allows batteries and charging equipment to be separated according to user, department, equipment type or operational requirement.

The Locker system can be particularly useful where businesses need to:

• Allocate batteries to individual employees or teams
• Separate batteries belonging to different equipment
• Control access to specific batteries
• Keep charged and operational batteries organised
• Reduce unauthorised removal of batteries
• Improve accountability for valuable battery equipment
• Maintain a more structured charging environment

For organisations managing a shared pool of expensive rechargeable batteries, this provides an important additional level of access control and organisation.

Specialist Lithium-Ion Battery Protection

The Battery Commander Pro has been developed specifically around the risks associated with storing and charging lithium-ion batteries.

Applicable models within the series are independently tested and ECB-S certified to VDMA 24994:2024-08, a specialist standard addressing lithium-ion battery storage and charging.

Unlike a conventional fire-resistant safe designed primarily to protect paper documents, the Battery Commander Pro Locker is designed around the particular risks presented by lithium-ion batteries, including thermal runaway and internal battery fire.

This makes the range particularly relevant where battery storage and charging form part of a workplace fire-risk assessment.

Protection Against Thermal Runaway

Lithium-ion batteries can enter thermal runaway following damage, overheating, manufacturing defects or other failures.

Once initiated, a battery fire can develop rapidly and may be extremely difficult to extinguish.

The Battery Commander Pro Locker is designed to help contain the consequences of an internal battery incident, reducing the potential for fire to spread rapidly into the surrounding workplace.

Maximum battery-energy limits apply according to the individual cabinet model and should always be observed.

Integrated Battery Charging

The Locker configuration allows compatible lithium-ion batteries to be charged while securely stored within the cabinet.

Integrated power distribution provides convenient connection for battery chargers while keeping charging equipment within the protected enclosure.

This is particularly useful for businesses where batteries are routinely returned for charging at the end of a shift before being collected again by authorised personnel.

The combined electrical demand of all connected chargers should always be assessed to ensure the available electrical supply is suitable.

Intelligent Safety Monitoring

The Battery Commander Pro Locker incorporates an electronic safety monitoring system designed to provide an active response to abnormal conditions rather than relying solely upon the physical construction of the cabinet.

This adds another layer of protection when batteries are being charged within the unit.

Temperature Monitoring & Power Isolation

Internal temperature monitoring helps identify abnormal heat build-up within the cabinet.

If excessive temperature is detected, the control system can respond by:

• Disconnecting charging power
• Activating an audible warning
• Providing an external visual warning

Automatically removing power from the chargers can provide an important additional safeguard if a battery or charger begins to overheat.

Door Monitoring

Door monitoring helps ensure that the cabinet is correctly closed during charging.

Where an open-door condition is detected, the system can interrupt charging and provide a warning, helping prevent batteries from continuing to charge while the protective enclosure is left open.

Siren & Strobe Warning

The Battery Commander Pro incorporates an audible siren and visual strobe warning system.

In the event that abnormal conditions are detected, this provides a clear warning to personnel in the surrounding area while charging power can simultaneously be isolated.

Building Fire Alarm Integration

The control system can also be integrated with a compatible building fire-alarm system.

This allows an alarm condition detected at the battery cabinet to form part of the site's wider fire-warning and emergency-response arrangements.

For larger commercial and industrial installations, SafeFort recommends discussing this functionality with the appropriate fire-alarm or building-management specialist.

Ventilation & Extraction

Appropriate ventilation is important when storing and charging significant quantities of lithium-ion batteries.

The Battery Commander Pro is equipped with an air exhaust duct to assist ventilation.

Phoenix strongly recommends consideration of dedicated ducting to the outside of the building, providing a more secure method of extraction in the event of thermal runaway.

Ventilation and extraction arrangements should form part of the site's overall lithium-ion battery risk assessment.

Heavy-Duty Commercial Construction

The Battery Commander Pro uses substantial construction designed for demanding commercial and industrial applications.

Its robust cabinet structure, insulated internal storage and specialist fire-resistant design provide a substantially different level of protection from a conventional metal battery-storage locker.

The range has also undergone a 9.1 metre fire and impact drop test, assessing its resistance to the type of impact that could occur if a cabinet fell through the burning floors of a building during a serious fire.

Three High-Capacity Locker Models

SafeFort offers three Battery Commander Pro Locker sizes.

Size 3 - maximum battery capacity 7500Wh, with 4 lockers,

Size 5 - maximum battery capacity 12,500Wh, with 7 lockers

Size 6 - maximum battery capacity 22,500Wh, with 14 lockers

When selecting a cabinet, battery capacity should be considered in Watt-hours (Wh) as well as by the physical number and size of batteries being stored.

Key, Electronic or Fingerprint Main Locking

Each of the three SafeFort cabinet sizes is available with a choice of main locking system.

Key Lock – K

Provides straightforward mechanical access and is supplied with two keys.

Electronic Lock – E

The advanced Electronic Lock provides convenient coded access with features including:

• Clear LED display
• Dual Control
• Hidden Code
• Scrambled Code

The Electronic Lock can also be upgraded to provide multiple-user and audit-trail functionality, making it particularly appropriate for managed commercial environments.

Fingerprint Lock – F

The advanced touchscreen biometric lock provides:

• Fingerprint access
• Clear LED display
• Battery indicator
• Internal alarm
• Multiple User Codes
• Dual Mode
• Hidden Code
• Scrambled Code

This can provide particularly convenient access where several authorised personnel require regular access to the main cabinet.

Controlled Battery Management

The combination of a specialist battery cabinet and individual internal lockers makes this version particularly suitable where battery accountability as well as fire protection is important.

Typical applications include:

• Construction and contracting businesses
• Power-tool fleets
• Maintenance departments
• Facilities management
• E-bike and e-scooter operations
• Grounds-maintenance teams
• Warehouses and distribution centres
• Manufacturing facilities
• Schools, colleges and universities
• Emergency services
• Vehicle and equipment fleets
• Hire and rental businesses

For example, individual lockers could be allocated to different employees or teams, allowing batteries to be returned for charging at the end of a shift while restricting access to batteries allocated to other users.

Heavy-Duty Base Plinth

The cabinet incorporates a substantial base plinth to assist with positioning and movement.

A front cover provides a neat professional appearance during normal operation.

Given the substantial weight of these cabinets, SafeFort recommends that delivery, positioning and installation requirements are considered carefully before ordering.

SafeFort Recommendation

The Phoenix Battery Commander Pro Locker is particularly well suited to organisations that require more than simply a safe place to store and charge lithium-ion batteries.

Its individual internal lockers introduce an additional level of organisation, accountability and access control, allowing batteries to be separated between employees, departments or different types of equipment.

This can be especially valuable for businesses operating large fleets of battery-powered tools or equipment where batteries represent both a significant financial investment and an operational resource that needs to be carefully managed.

SafeFort offers the BS1943, BS1945 and BS1946 Locker models, providing a useful progression from substantial commercial storage through to large-scale industrial battery management.

For organisations that do not require individual battery compartments, the standard Phoenix Battery Commander Pro BS1940 provides the same underlying specialist cabinet concept with open internal storage and adjustable shelving.

Where batteries need to be individually allocated, securely separated and charged within a controlled environment, however, the Locker configuration provides the more appropriate solution.

When selecting a model, SafeFort recommends considering the individual and combined Wh rating of the batteries, physical battery dimensions, charger requirements and electrical load, rather than selecting a cabinet solely according to the number of batteries that will physically fit inside.

The Battery Commander Pro Locker should form part of a wider lithium-ion battery safety strategy incorporating battery inspection, suitable charging procedures, ventilation, fire-risk assessment and emergency planning.

The Commander Pro Locker version is a SPECIAL ORDER ITEM with a lead time of approximately 14 weeks.

Certification and maximum permitted battery capacities vary by model. Where a particular VDMA/ECB-S certification or maximum Wh capacity is a contractual, insurance or risk-assessment requirement, the specification of the selected model should be confirmed before purchase.