From Residential to Commercial energy storage systems, Amphenol provides a wide variety of interconnect solutions for energy storage systems.
- High Power Density with Small Footprint
- Hassle-free design for Field installation
- High Reliability in rugged and harsh conditions
Energy Storage Systems (ESS) store energy and stabilize electrical performance in large grid installations as well as medium commercial to residential establishments. Lithium-ion batteries are the basic building blocks of ESS and together with inverters or Power Conditioning Systems (PCS) help the ESS manage peak and off-peak power requirements of the locality or household. Residential ESS found in smart homes come with wall-mounted batteries or modules and are coupled with AC/DC Inverters. For commercial or industrial establishments, several of these modules stack up to form racks while multiple such racks are arranged within a container which works as the commercial ESS for large smart grids. The excess power produced by renewable energy resources like solar and wind power are captured by ESS, avoiding massive frequency fluctuations, thereby boosting the reliability and power quality of the grid. Amphenol provides a range of high power connectors and many more advanced interconnects for ESS.
The AC/DC Inverters or PCS (Power Conditioning Systems) work in connection with battery units for the smooth functioning of the Energy Storage System. Amphenol's enhanced power connectors and cable solutions are used in these systems along with other high performing interconnects.
ComboLock® Wire-to-Board Connectors
The FCI Basics ComboLock® Wire-to-Board connector's compact design for the limited space application needs carry power and signal requirements. The connector system has hybrid 1.00mm pitch signal and 3.00mm pitch power configuration with active latching feature. The connector has nominal current carrying capacity of 10A/pin max for power and 1.5A/pin max for signal.
- Active latch
- Power and single hybrid
- Compact design for limited applications
Minitek MicrospaceXS™ Connectors
The FCI Basics Minitek MicroSpaceXS™ Crimp-to-Wire connector's unique design meets LV214 Severity-3 and USCAR-T2V2 specifications. These 1.27mm pitch connectors come with a current rating up to 4A per contact making them ideal for higher power applications. Minitek MicroSpaceXS™ connectors are available in staggered pin configuration in vertical and horizontal orientations.
- LV214 Severity-3 and USCAR-T2V2 compatible
- Terminal Positioning Assurance (TPA)
- Primary and secondary contact retention
Minitek MicrospaceXS™ Waterproof
The FCI Basics Minitek MicroSpaceXS™ Waterproof Crimp-to-Wire connector's unique design is compatible to LV214 Severity-3 and USCAR-T2V2 specifications. These 1.27mm pitch connectors come with a current rating up to 3A per contact making ideal for higher power applications.
- LV214 Severity-3 and USCAR-T2V2 compatible
- Terminal Positioning Assurance (TPA)
- Primary and secondary contact retention
Amphenol offers compact, flexible high performing connectors that support Battery Storage systems within an ESS.
ComboStak® and PowerStak® Connectors
ComboStak® and PowerStak® are compact, hybrid (signal and power) and power board-to-board connectors. ComboStak® combines existing, BergStak® 0.8mm pitch signal pins with 2.00mm pitch power blades. PowerStak® is the power only version. Both ComboStak® and PowerStak® provide high signal and current density with a wide range of stack heights.
- High current carrying capacity with miniaturized shape
- Up to 20A per power blade
- 2 to 10 power blades on 2.0mm pitch
Minitek® Pwr 5.7 Connectors
Amphenol's Minitek® Pwr 5.7mm is a flexible and comprehensive solution for power application with a high current rating up to 23A per contact and wire gauge range from 16 - 12AWG for wire-to-board application. It features a polarized mating geometry to prevent mis-mating and a scoop proof housing to prevent terminals from damage.
- High current alloy material used for contacts rated up to 32A per contact
- Positive locking on housing to secure mating retention
- Post-plated terminals to prevent environmental corrosion
PwerBlade+ Connectors
The Amphenol ICC PwrBlade+™ Connector is a next generation AC/DC power distribution connector system for demanding applications requiring higher linear current density and low power loss. It is capable of 192A/linear inch with eight adjacent high power contacts energized simultaneously and ≤ 0.7mΩ power contact resistance after environmental exposure.
- Highly vented housing design maximizes heat dissipation for effective system cooling
- Half-bullet guides offer a reduced connector footprint
- Compatible with lead-free processing temperatures
Battery Storage, the key component of an Energy Storage System (ESS), is often equipped with a Battery Management System (BMS). From medium power wire-to-board connectors to board-to-board and card edge connectors, Amphenol has an extensive array of compact, reliable solutions that support BMS operation inside an ESS.
Minitek Microspace™ 1.27mm Connectors
The FCI Basics' Minitek MicroSpace™ Crimp-to-Wire connector's unique design enables LV214 Severity-2 and performs at 1.8, 1.5 and 1.27mm pitch. The connector is rated up to 100 mating cycles on Gold/GXT® contacts and enables current rating up to 4A per contact.
- LV214 Severity-2 Compatible
- Keying to prevent visual mismatching
- Terminal Positioning Assurance (TPA)
WireLock®
The FCI Basics WireLock® connector is a 1.80mm pitch wire-to-board solution. It's compact design addresses the growing need for space saving automotive-grade connectors. WireLock® is a double row connector system offering four coding types with different colors.
- USCAR-2 V2 Compatible
- Reflow tin plated reduce mating force
- Four different coding with different colors visual mismatching
FlexLock® 2.54mm FPC-to-Board Connectors
FlexLock®2.54mm FPC-to-Board connectors are designed to address the growing demands of the automotive market. These compact USCAR-T2V2 compatible connectors have a nominal current carrying capacity of 3A per contact to support higher power application as well.
- Reflow Tin plating process for terminals
- Current rating of 3A per contact
- Terminal Position Assurance (TPA)
An ESS Controller is a used for efficient management of the battery modules in an Energy Storage System and manages charging, discharging of battery modules in addition to monitoring and controlling the environment temperature inside the ESS. It works alongside the BMS to collect and process data like voltage, current and fuse status. Through a CAN bus, these units maintain communication between battery racks and power conversion units of the ESS. Check out Amphenol's innovative connector solutions supporting ESS Controllers.
Minitek Microspace™ 1.27mm Connectors
The FCI Basics' Minitek MicroSpace™ Crimp-to-Wire connector's unique design enables LV214 Severity-2 and performs at 1.8, 1.5 and 1.27mm pitch. The connector is rated up to 100 mating cycles on Gold/GXT® contacts and enables current rating up to 4A per contact.
- LV214 Severity-2 Compatible
- Keying to prevent visual mismatching
- Terminal Positioning Assurance (TPA)
WireLock®
The FCI Basics WireLock® connector is a 1.80mm pitch wire-to-board solution. It's compact design addresses the growing need for space saving automotive-grade connectors. WireLock® is a double row connector system offering four coding types with different colors.
- USCAR-2 V2 Compatible
- Reflow tin plated reduce mating force
- Four different coding with different colors visual mismatching
FlexLock® 2.54mm FPC-to-Board Connectors
FlexLock®2.54mm FPC-to-Board connectors are designed to address the growing demands of the automotive market. These compact USCAR-T2V2 compatible connectors have a nominal current carrying capacity of 3A per contact to support higher power application as well.
- Reflow Tin plating process for terminals
- Current rating of 3A per contact
- Terminal Position Assurance (TPA)