REC BMS NEWS

Find out what is happening in REC
and what are we up to….

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New charger compatibility with REC BMS

April, 2024

After a day of testing on site @ TAB d.d. REC 2Q BMS is compatible with 2 new traction CAN supported chargers: Fronius and ATIB. This makes already 20 compatible chargers/inverters on our list πŸ™‚

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Fortunes TIME Magazine Interview

March, 2024

For some light reading check out this interview with our CEO, Maja Pozar Andrejasic – our mission is greener planet for all. Thank you all for being a part of that.Β 

REC brand stands for investing in Research to protect our Environment by supporting our Customers.

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Master to 2Q BMS Slave connection instructions

February, 2024

This month we are presenting a useful video with connection instructions. Watch how to connect Master unit to the new REC 2Q BMS Slave units and use ourΒ REC Wi-Fi module for monitoring and changing of parameters.

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PC Software BMS Master Control

January, 2024

If you are still interested in using our PC Software BMS Master Control, you can find the download link on our US web site:Β REC North America (rec-bms-na.com)Β It is only compatible with REC Active BMS and Master unit.Β 

For more advanced “Control of your power” we suggest using our newest REC Wi-Fi module for all REC BMS products.
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Presenting REC 2Q BMS

September, 2023

REC 2Q BMSJust for a taste we are presenting some key features of our new REC 2Q BMS:

  • new robust design
  • complete wiring of BMS connector (optional)
  • integrated 25 Ohm precharge with adjustable time delay
  • control pilot for EVSE
  • integrated RTC with last 7 errors
  • compatible with variety of solar inverters for PV installations
  • ISO16315, ISO10133, EN61558-1, IEC60730, EN61558-2 and EN50498 compliant
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Find out more on our web site:Β REC 2Q BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 16S

For prices and availability please contact us via email: info@rec-bms.com.

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Coming soon in 2023...

January, 2023

We are entering the New Year with a new product portfolio, which we will be presented shortly on our web site. We are excited to announce even better and more universal product of REC 2Q BMS, which is coming to the market in March 2023. All documentation will be available soon…
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We are looking forward to offering you new REC BMS solutions for your system design.
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Development of flexible electric vessel drives (PELEPP)

December, 2022

With partners in Marine sector, we have joined the project for development of flexible electric vessel drives (acronym PELEPP).Β As part of the project, two different electric propulsion vehicles will be developed and then offered on the market. The battery cells will be based on NMC technology and the management system will be designed to offer safe and powerful drive. Additionally it will offer a wireless connectivity and advanced navigation.

Find out more about PELEPP ProjectΒ (only in Slovene) and The Recovery and Resilience Plan of Slovenia @ www.noo.gov.si.

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New REC Precharge unit V3.0

July, 2022

We are excited to offer you new and improved product for your system protection. It’s our new precharge unit V3.0 with time set. With its’ low power consumption and extended use for up to 120 V systems it is a perfect unit for additional protection in your system design.Β And for those using bi-stable relays, there will be no need for additional use of bi-stable latching relay drivers, since it is suitable for use withΒ single pole or bi-stable latching contactors.Β 

Learn more in theΒ Manual of REC Precharge unit V3.0

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REC Wi-Fi updates

April, 2022

The advanced Wi-Fi module for REC BMS will take over the use of LCD touch display and PC Software BMS Master Control. With new firmware and design the Wi-Fi module will be able to manage any system requirement and will be there for you with any information you need at any time and on your favourite mobile device.

LCD touch display and PC Software will be removed from production by the end of 2022.

Check the Wi-Fi module video updates below and our YouTube channel for more videos πŸ™‚

YouTube: REC BMS

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REC BMS delivery updates

March, 2022

Currently we are facing delay in supply and shortage of material, so we had to remove LCD touch display out of production. It will not be available for purchase until autumn 2022. As a substitute you can use our advanced Wi-Fi module for REC BMS.

With this notice we would also like to inform you that our production is fully booked months in advance and consequently our delivery times got a bit longer than usual.

We thank you for your understanding and we promise to keep you updated.Β 

Faithfully yours,Β REC Team

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Wi-Fi module video updates

February, 2022

REC Wi-Fi module can be used with all REC BMS devices via RS-485 and connects to an existing Wi-Fi network or sets up its own. It also allows the user installation of BMS firmware updates. As an addition LCD touch display for REC BMS can also be used at the same time as an extension to the system design.

For easier use we have made some interesting videos, you might find useful…

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Distribution in the USA

January, 2022

REC North America
REC North America

We are more than happy to present our new web site REC North America – distribution for the United States and Canada. All REC BMS products are now in stock in the US.

For more information please visit web siteΒ www.rec-bms-na.com or write us an email toΒ sales@rec-bms-na.com.

Would you like to talk to us on forum?Β Feel free to join the conversation and learn something new on REC and WS500 User Forum.

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NEW REC Wi-Fi MODULE

January, 2021

We are proud to announce our brand new product REC Wi-Fi MODULE for REC BMS. After a long development and testing we are introducing to the market a device that will substitute PC Software BMS Master Control and Bluetooth module for monitoring, logging and changing all system parameters. REC Wi-Fi module can be used with all REC BMS devices via RS-485 and connects to an existing Wi-Fi network or sets up its own. It also allows the user installation of BMS firmware updates. As an addition LCD touch display for REC BMS can also be used at the same time as an extension to the system design.

For more information seeΒ the manualΒ or write us an email toΒ info@rec-bms.com.

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TOP 10 Energy Storage Solution Providers in Europe 2020

June, 2020

Prestigious magazine Energy CIO Insights selected REC as one of the TOP 10 energy storage solution providers in Europe. We are very honored to receive the title. Now we know that we are making a difference in the world, striving towards greener planet with small steps.

Read the interview with our founders and get to know the story behind our products in the article published by CIO Insights magazine after receiving the flattering title:

REC: Securing a Greener Future with Energy Storage Systems

“To be in a company with such prestigious companies is like winning the olympics.” – Maja said. See all TOP 10 in Europe: TOP 10 ESS providers in Europe 2020

Proud to be a part of REC Team!

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Updates from REC

May, 2020

In the past two months we did some amazing things… With a great cooperation of Slovenian companies and leading research group of scientists at Faculty of Electrical Engineering Ljubljana, we have helped to develop respiratory ventilator called FEspirator. You can read more onΒ Faculty’s websiteΒ (in Slovene) or see the testing of prototype onΒ YouTube. Thanks to all partners on this project.

Many of you, our loyal customers, have congratulated us for donating medical masks to our city’s First Response Unit. We appreciate you noticing that. We have also provided 10.000 masks for our Municipality of Postojna (REC’s home town), with the help of our business partnersΒ Weipu Connector.

This has been (and still are) challenging times for all humanity and we all should do our best we can to help the community and people in need. Be brave and stay healthy!

Always here for you,
REC Team

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New stuff from REC

April, 2020

Here are some news we can’t wait to share with you:

  • Currently we are developing a new WI-FI module for remote access with an additional RS-485 output for touch display extension and data logging with analysis tools, which will be available in the last quarter of 2020.
  • We are also launching entirely new Master unit, which will also offer communication with charge stations for EV applications and isolation monitor for high-voltage applications.

Hope you are (or will be) as excited as we are to meet our new products, in the mean time follow our news feed on our web site andΒ LinkedInΒ profile.

Stay safe and healty,
REC Team

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Wakespeed REC BMS integration

March, 2020

Wakespeed has completed live testing of its integration with theΒ REC Active BMS. The cooperative effort between Wakespeed and Slovenian BMS manufacturer REC enables Wakespeed’s WS500 alternator to share connectivity with the REC BMS via a CANbus interface. Through this CANbus connection, the BMS can actively control alternator-based charging to ensure safe and optimal charging of LiFeP04 battery banks.

“We are pleased to have worked closely with the developers at REC BMS to bring about the pre-engineered integration of these two proven offerings”, said Al Thomason, designer of the Wakespeed WS500 alternator regulator.
Read the whole story @Β Wakespeed.

We can only add: “Great cooperation and reliable system design.”

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Victron Community Forum

February, 2020

Victron Community ForumΒ added topic REC BMS, where you can find frequently asked questions (FAQ) if you are using Victron – REC BMS combination. Join us and share your experience!

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REC BMS R&D has gone off-grid πŸ™‚

November, 2019

Hurray, we finally found enough time to complete our Victron/REC BMS office installation. Our first system design for self-sustainability has come to life in our R&D office (yes, there are more to come soon). Victron EasySolar with integrated MPPT and circuit breakers makes perfect combination with battery pack controlled byΒ REC BMS.

We love sunny days, so whenever possible we are charging our battery pack using only solar panels. Battery pack is composed of 16 in-series connected cells with nominal voltage of 3.2 V and capacity of 200 Ah, which makes about 10 kWh of energy; enough to run our R&D office through two working days completely off-grid and without sun power. Impressive?

Here are quick specs:

  • Victron EasySolar 48/3000/35 with MPPT 150/70
  • Polycrystalline solar panels
  • Battery pack: LiFePO4 cells (16 x 3.2 V, 200 Ah, total 51.2 V and 10 kWh)
  • REC BMSΒ with all its accessories for control and “show-off”
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BLE module for REC BMS

August, 2019

Finally our Bluetooth module is here and ready to work with your REC BMS. Download our App from Google Play Store or App Store and control your power on your favourite smart device.
Discover more @Β REC Accessories.

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Taking Care of Your Energy Storage in Winter

January, 2018

Winter time offers lots of winter joy, especially when there is a lot of snow fall. After each storm there is always sunshine :). The days are “shorter” and there is usually higher energy consumption and less green energy production, but nevertheless with proper handling your home storage system should function properly even during snowy winter.

If you have solar power plant on your rooftop, make sure it is not covered by heavy snow fall. If it is easily accesible brush it off with broom or some soft tool. Don’t use heavy tools or hard shovel, you may scratch or damage them permanently. In case your solar panels are on rooftop or not that-easily-accessible, don’t worry, the sun will take care of it by melting the snow from your panels on its own.

Extreme cold temperatures can be very hard on your battery pack. See the battery manufacturer’s datasheet for details of your battery behaviour during low temperatures charge condition. We don’t recommend to use fast charging at low temperatures, since the internal impedance of battery cells is much higher. If possible keep battery pack in a dry place indoors, with temperatures above freezing. Battery’s available capacity decreases with lower temperature (75 to 85 % of total capacity @ freezing level). Check system parameters frequently withΒ LCD touch display for REC BMSΒ or use multi-meter to check your cells voltage (if you are not usingΒ REC BMS). If you are not using your battery pack in winter time (e.g. hybrid/electric boat, summer cotage, etc.) it is best to charge the battery pack up to 50 % and disconnect it from the system. Don’t fully charge or discharge it, since the chemistry in this cases is more active and therefore it can shorten the battery life.

Enjoy winter time and promote reasonable energy usage.

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Energy Storage Month

November, 2017

Energy storage is one of the fastest growing markets in Europe (and around the Globe) and it offers opportunities for new development, new technologies and greener future. For starters watch Bloomberg’s video and scroll down to find our customers’ ideas of how to make DIY energy storage at home. We would also like to hear your story. Share it with us @Β info@rec-bms.comΒ or onΒ Facebook.

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Electric Car Conversion of SMART ForTwo 450

Postojna, Slovenia, August 2017

This summerΒ REC TeamΒ with association ofΒ Metron InstitutΒ started a project of electric car conversion out of curiosity. We decided to use Smart ForTwo 450 with internal gas-combustion engine. Our mission was to GO GREEN and make an old car new again by converting it to electric vehicle. We have used powerful three-phase asynchronous motor from Mahle Letrika and LG Chem battery cells equipped with our state-of-the-artΒ REC BMS Master-Slave configuration. The battery pack is located in a metal box at the very bottom of the vehicle where the battery space has already been provided in the original Smart design from 1998. Such position lowers the center of gravity and allows more stability of a car when driving. With cells configuration of 5P18S, we have managed to get the range of 160 km. We kept 6-speed gearbox fully functional as before, to make driving moreΒ enjoyable. To control the power and to keep track of all parameters, battery status and possible errors we have integrated ourΒ REC LCD touch display.

Quick specs:

  • Three-phase asynchronous motor (air-cooled Mahle Letrika AMV 7122 peak power 28 kW)
  • Motor controller (Mahle Letrika AEK1350 up to 450 A)
  • Chargers: TcCharger 6.6 kW
  • Battery cells: LG Chem 18 x 5 cells 3.7 V 60 Ah, total 66.6 V total 20 kWh
  • REC BMS Master-Slave configuration, with all its compatible components
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Our version of service battery pack (12 V) in EV

Postojna, Slovenia, August 2017

Since we have put our electric converted car Smart to weight loss, we have made our own version of 12 V battery pack to replace the existing service lead-acid battery.

The 12 V lithium battery pack is comprised of 4 series connected cells, controlled by our state-of-the-artΒ REC Active BMSΒ (with active cell charge balancing). Compared to existing lead-acid battery we have managed to “slim” our Smart by 10 kg, which is 1.5 % of its total weight. Impressive?

Share your thougths on our newΒ Facebook pageΒ .

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REC Smart in the making

Postojna, Slovenia, August 2017

Another great project coming to life = REC Smart… Presenting soon…

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Kranvaj - Electric Vehicle in Kranj

Kranj, Slovenia, April 2017

Kranvaj – a new acquisition of City of Kranj, is a great example of sustainable form of urban transport. It offers free ride through the city center of Kranj and its vicinity. This cute electric minibus has 15 kWh installed battery power controlled byΒ REC BMS Master-Slave configuration.
Hop on @Β www.kranj.si

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Ampd Energy Storage Project

Hong Kong, February 24th - March 7th, 2017

The inventions packed in this white good-looking box are coming to life atΒ Ampd EnergyΒ creating advanced and dependable energy storage solution for home, commercial and industrial applications. Powered using lithium-ion batteries and equipped with Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) capabilities, the Ampd Silo aims to replace backup diesel generators and lead acid UPSs.

Specially developedΒ REC BMSΒ units, which can act as slave or stand-alone units, are controled by Master(piece) with sofisticated software that adds the brain to the whole system, making it almost think for itself. All measurments, communication and protection (including contactor) are already implemented on PCB board itself and its special design makes it fit each ESM unit perfectly to make the assembly fast and easy.

Ampd Energy was also shortlisted as one of 4 finalists in Engadgets best CES2017 (Consumer Electronics Show) start-up in Las Vegas, USA. To put this into context, there were over 580 start-up companies in Eureka Park. We are proud to be a part of Ampd Silo!

More on the project @Β Ampd Energy

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Electrical Utility Vehicle Komop

Zagreb, Croatia, February 22nd, 2017

Fascinating cute little utility vehicle is driving around Zagreb (Croatia) with zero emissions. With intentions of public service and the range of 100 km it can take care of cleaner streets litteraly the whole day and do its job without and drawbacks. This is the initiative and a pilot project of companyΒ KOMOPΒ for making utility vehicles, which are in service of cleaner environment, acctually environmentaly friendly. We are happy to be a part of this project with integratedΒ REC Q BMSΒ system.

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34th FAI World Gliding Championships

Benalla, Australia, January 8th-22th, 2017

World Gliding Championship is currently taking place in Benalla, Australia, where Slovenian gliding team is taking part with impressive sailplanes equiped withΒ FESΒ and (REC BMS of course :). Among our top Slovenian glider pilots is also our valuable business partner Luka Znidarsic (LZ design) who was awarded withΒ OSTIVΒ (International Scientific and Technical Soaring Organisation) prize 2017 for his contribution to develop a simple electric powered propulsion system,Β FESΒ (Front Electric Sustainer).

Big congrats to Luka and his wholeΒ LZ designΒ team! We are keeping our fingers crossed for the best results in World Championship!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017!

December, 2016

We wish you all the best in 2017! Make it powerful!

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Electronica Fair 2016

Munich, November 8th-11th, 2016

We enjoyed this year’s Electronica fair in Munich: meeting our business partners in person, playing football with suppliers, and even dealing with pirates – tough job! We couldn’t hide the excitement seeing our products integrated in our customer’s final projects. Looking forward to visitΒ Electronica 2018.

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REC BMS Installation

Australia, October 30th, 2016

It is our pleasure to share very impressive motorhome conversion from one of our customers in Australia. Thanks to our business partnerΒ Solar 4 RVsΒ who helped him with valuable advice to get everything set up and working. This 11-meter motorhome conversion has 8 x 1000 Ah Winston cells (24 V) with two Victron Quattro 24 V, 3000 VA inverter chargers. On the roof there are 10 x 327 W Sunpower panels mounted and another 6 panels on the trailer for the 4×4, all in total of 5.2 kW peak, with 3 x Victron 100/50 charge controllers. Impressive and well done! Enjoy the picks…

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We would love to take a vacation ride in this good-looking house on wheels. Thank you all for sharing your experience with us.

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REC Master-Slave

October 21st, 2016

Remember this post on Twitter: “Our head of development just brought out of R&D dept. another piece of electronics in a new black box… Hm, what could that be?”

After months of development, we present the new REC Master unit that controls new REC BMS for energy storage in UPS Power Systems especially developed for one of our valuable business partners.

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EMC Test

September 9th, 2016

Our new version of REC Q BMS has passed the EMC tests with “excellence”.
We are proud of this little black box πŸ™‚

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LCD touch display for REC BMS

August 25th, 2016

Our current project is upgrading ourΒ LCD touch displayΒ to 3.5″. You’ll be glad to hear we’re adding new features such as charge current and charge voltage control for more interaction withΒ REC BMS.

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Customer feedback

August 10th, 2016

At REC we value our customers and try our best to adjust to their needs, so if you have any questions or you need more information, please send us a message/inquiry @ ourΒ HomeΒ orΒ ContactΒ page.

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A visit to Hong Kong

August 8th, 2016

Introducing our business partners in Hong Kong:Β Quantum Force Engineering

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A visit to Hong Kong

August 8th, 2016

Introducing our business partners in Hong Kong:Β Quantum Force Engineering

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Presenting e-Ride ETSEIB’s project

Barcelona, Spain, June 1st, 2016

Another great REC Q BMS application from an inspirational young team of the Universitat PolitΓ¨cnica de Catalunya. They attended theΒ CARNETΒ fair, an event related to the electric mobility and smart cities world, to presentΒ e-Ride ETSEIB’sΒ project – powerful motorcycle equiped with REC Q BMS.

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Battery University

June 3rd, 2016

You are kindly invited to join us on 11th Developer Forum Battery Technologies
from 28th – 30th June in Poland.

See the whole conference program @Β www.batteryuniversity.eu

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WAVE Trophy 2016 - It is getting closer!

March 10th, 2016

On this year’s 1,600 kilometers/1,000 mile route we are guaranteed to have another fun experience. Join us in our mission: ZERO EMISSION!

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ELECTRIC BUS VIVO

Maribor, March 5th, 2016

The highest voltage system equiped with REC BMS Master-slave configuration so far:
210 cells in series, 14 Slave 15S units and one 9M module for Master control…
Yes, we are proud to equip first electric bus in Slovenia.

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1300 SOLAR EXPERT

Victoria, Australia, February 29th, 2016

If you are in the neighbourhood, stop by the new showroom of our Australian distributor SOLAR 4 RVsΒ onΒ Rowville, Victoria.

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Tyva presents Eraole

Olonne-sur-Mer, February 4th, 2016

The electric and solar aviation is on. To cross the Atlantic nonstop and without carbon footprint, this is the ERAOLE project. It is equipped with TYVA MODULOO battery packs manufactured byΒ TYVA ENERGY. The plane was presented at Le Bourget in the climate conference COP 21. Its first transatlantic flight attempt from New York to Paris is scheduled for June 2016.

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REC Active BMS in Kedron Caravan

Australia, February 1st, 2016

One of our great customers has provided a photo of Sinopoly cells and REC Active BMS installed in hisΒ Kedron Caravan. The BMS shuts down the Sterling DC-DC converter and Morningstar MPPT charger in the event of an overvoltage – via an interface module. Also, a Votronic Switch Unit is controlled by the BMS to disconnect the load in the event of an undervoltage. Installation was made by our valuable business partner in AustraliaΒ Solar 4 RVs.

Thank you all for sharing your experience with us.

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REC SI BMS Application

Yasawa Island, Fiji, December 2nd, 2015

Another great REC BMS application from our valuable costumer from FIJI – the 30kW installation of pure solar power with SMA Sunny Islands and compatibleΒ REC SI BMS.

We think it’s time for a great vacation atΒ Viwa Island Resort

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REC BMS 7R Series Out of Production

Postojna, December 1st, 2015

Since our more advanced products are taking spotlight in managing various battery systems and fullfilling customers every requirement, we believe it is time to end the production of ourΒ REC BMS 7RΒ series. It can be replaced by its newer versionsΒ REC 9RΒ andΒ REC QΒ series, which have already integrated CAN communication protocol and galvanically isolated user defined multi-purpose inputs/outputs.

If you have any questions about substitution, pleaseΒ contact us.

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10th Slovenian Innovation Forum

Ljubljana, October 28th - December 1st, 2015

We are proud to announce that we have been chosen to participate in 10th Slovenian Innovation Forum with our innovative productΒ REC Active BMS.

You are kindly invited to visit us in Sempeter pri Novi Gorici on 17th and 18th November, 2015.

Advanced lithium batteries which are substituting traditional 12 V lead batteries offer more charging cycles, have better energy and power density and can deliver up to six times more energy for the same price in comparison to lead batteries. 12 V lithium battery pack is comprised of four series connected cells. Additional electronics is required to protect each cell against over-charging, under-charging, over-heating, etc… Company REC d.o.o. has developed high-tech solution for substituting 12 V lead batteries with lithium cells – REC Active BMS. Covering all necessary protections REC BMS is the first of its kind on the market with active cell balancing. Energy from the highest cells is transferred to the lowest cells with high efficiency (no energy dissipation). REC Active BMS can be connected to PC or LCD touch display. Battery pack with our technology lasts longer, is more efficient and informs the user about its current state.

Have a look at the rest of the Innovations catalogue atΒ www.slovenia-innovation.si

We are happy with our successful participation at 10th Slovenian Innovation Forum. Thank you all for visiting us!

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The World Technology Summit and Awards 2015

New York, October 20th, 2015

On November 19th-20th in New York City, many of the most innovative people and organizations in the science and technology world will join together for a historic gathering – the 2015 World Technology Summit & Awards; to explore what is imminent, possible, and important in and around emerging technologies; and to create the kinds of serendipitous relationships that create the future.
See more at:Β www.wtn.net/summit-2015

Congratulations to Slovenian innovator Andrej Pečjak for becoming a FINALIST in category Environment 2015! We are keeping our fingers crossed!

Andrej made an impact on World Techology Summit 2015 in New York with his presentation, when he said: “Where there is a will, there’s always a way.” See why… and read the article (in Slovene) and watch his presentation (in English) on World Technology Summit at:Β www.siol.net

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Our customer experience with REC BMS

Germany, 13th of August, 2015

“I had been planning to develop and install a solar plant that fits the energy requirements of my household since months. The goal was to make the own power consumption of solar energy as high as possible.

On April 7th this year my plant started to generate energy from solar radiation. At this time the installation consisted only of panels with a total power of 3,64kWp and the inverter (SMA Sunny Boy 3000TL-21). Knowing the power pattern consumption of my household it was clear that I have to extend my installation with some kind of energy storage to reach my goal. After some calculation and reading I decided to build an energy storage on my own. My first decision was the battery inverter (SMA Sunny Island 3.0M-11). I have chosen SMA because the charging/feeding algorithm is well developed and the Sunny Island works very good together with the Sunny Boy/Home Manager.

The next thing was finding the right battery/cell. For this I defined some conditions: temperature range -15Β°C up to +45Β°C (energy storage will be located in a none conditioned environment), lifecycle > 10 years, no liquids inside the cell and fast charging. This conditions led me to the Winston/Thundersky LiFeYPO4-cells. The advantages of these cells are: wide temperature range in charging/discharging mode, charging with 0,5C, >5000 cycles. But these cells are very very sensitive regarding the cell voltage. Exceeding or underrunning the voltage limits will damage the cell.

At this point theΒ REC BMSΒ was coming up. I’ve read on internet user forums, that a guy from Norway built an energy storage with used Li-cells from a Nissan Leaf, SMA Sunny Island and a BMS from a Slovenian company called REC. That was exactly what I searched for! A BMS that communicate important parameters, like max charging current and cell voltage, with the Sunny Island.

Ordering the BMS and delivering it to Germany worked like a charm. I received the BMS 9R preconfigured with the right settings and a firmware update. Installation and configuration was very easy.

I finished my work on July 19th this year. The result is an energy storage with 5,7kWh (C10, 100%) overall capacity. The storage consists 15 cells Winston LYP100AHA. With this storage I have reached my goal (at least in summer). From July 19th until the time of writing this article I have only bought 1kWh energy from my utility company (thanks to this perfect summer!).

Let’s see how it works in winter, I’m curious.”

Matthias Siebenhaar

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WAVE 2015 Official Film

Leipzig, 6th of August, 2015

TheΒ Official Film of WAVE 2015Β is out! Take a look at the experiences, adventures and the roads of this years WaveTrophy! Enjoy your watch!

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Intitute Metron increases the reach and applicability of electric VW Golf

Ljubljana, 5th of June, 2015

Slovenian innovator Andrej Pečjak together with his team from the Institute Metron became a partner of the German manufacturer of automotive parts Meyle.

Their fist project as a team was to extend the electric range in the serial electric VW Golf. They managed to increase the range for additional 200 km and to expand its usability.

Of course the new range extender is controled by REC BMS πŸ™‚

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WAVE 2015 blog

Postojna, May 28th, 2015

Follow our blog of WaveTrophy 2015:Β www.rec-bms.com/wave
and keep your fingers crossed for Team REC πŸ™‚

See you on start – June 13th!

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WAVE 2015 route

Plauen, May 15th, 2015

Take a look at the route of Wave 2015. See you on start – June 13th! More on:Β wavetrophy 2015

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REC BMS Application

Velden am Woerthersee, March 29th, 2015

Another great REC BMS application from our valuable costumerΒ Nessman Boote.

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REC BMS Application

Lyon, March 4th, 2015

At the exhibition of renewable energy Be positive in France, our partner Tyva was assigned the Innovation award ENR 2015 to the product TYVA MODULOO. More on:Β ENR 2015 award.Β Congratulations!

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Let's move the world on WAVE 2015

Postojna, January 30th, 2015

We are happy to announce that Team REC will participate on WaveTrophy 2015! You will be able to follow our blog! See you on start – June 13th! More about the race on:Β wavetrophy 2015

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REC BMS compatible with SMA Sunny Island

Norway, December 12th, 2014

We are proud of our customers who always have great ideas:Β Photovoltaik Forum. Looking for similar system? Read ourΒ User Manual for SMA Sunny Island supported REC BMS 9R.

The system is also available in Master – Slave configuration for 16 cells connected in series.

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NEW REC Active BMS

Postojna, November 26th, 2014

We are proud to announce our new product REC Active BMS for 4 cells connected in series with active bi-directional balancing, which will beΒ available in January 2015.

Long-term development now enables us to present to you this excellent device, proven in various real life test conditions, latest technology of electronic components and unbeatable balancing algorithms. As a single stand-alone unit it is perfect for 12 V systems, where there is a need for replacing lead-acid batteries with lithium battery cells.

With REC Active BMS your battery package will stay in safe operating conditions and because of diverse communication possibilities (integrated CAN and RS485 protocol) you will be able to connect with all system devices. Plus user friendly PC interface or LCD touch display will always help you to stay in control of your power at all times.

Check out our newΒ video of REC Active BMS.

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START:UP SLOVENIA

Maribor, October 28th, 2014

We support Initiative Start-Up Slovenia, for globally competitive national start-up ecosystem. Make a difference with your great idea! Read an article about our new inovative product REC Active BMS on:Β www.startup.siΒ (only in Slovene).

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INSTITUTE METRON

Bled, October 11th, 2014

Another great achievement from our business partner Institute Metron. The team droveΒ 736 kmΒ in electric car Metron 7 without charging. They took a route in normal traffic conditions from Bled (SLO) to Dubrovnik (CRO).

Read the whole story atΒ www.eauto.siΒ or watch the video:

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Expedition to Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan, August, 2014

The alpinistic expedition of Primorska took an exciting adventure of conquering peaks of Kyrgyzstan in August. We provided the expedition with EnerPlex Solar Chargers. Congratulations for all alpinistic achievements!

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Happy Birthday REC πŸ™‚

Postojna, July 6th, 2014

Yes, we are still here! Today we are celebrating our 5th anniversary… Check out some pics from our birthday event… Thanks to all our business partners for support and great cooperation. We are looking forward to introduce to you even more inovations and electronic solutions for greener future.
Contact us on:Β info@rec-bms.com

Sincerely yours,
info@rec-bms.com

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First Cross Country flight in SUNSEEKER DUO:

Milano, June 21st, 2014

“Irena and I just returned from an overnight trip in our new plane, our first experience traveling in it. We set our goal to be easy, only 100 miles away, and in the conditions we could have flown twice that far, both ways. Climbing over the clouds on our way, we enjoyed a tailwind at altitude, and arrived in less than 3 hours.

We had to chose over the clouds or under, and flew some of each. Over the clouds is smooth air and full sun for the solar panels, but our path could be blocked by towering cumulus, that we could not climb over. Under the clouds we were likely to encounter turbulence, downdrafts, lots of shadows and high terrain, so we tried to stay on top as much as possible. Better conditions for a solar powered airplane.

On the radio we quickly located of host Gianluca, who was flying a Duo Discus sailplane with a student under the clouds. After flying with him for a while, we decided to go explore the high peaks to the south, which still have some snow in mid-June.

Landing at Pavullo was easy, and familiar to me, as I had landed here in 2009 in the single seat SUNSEEKER. The next morning we awoke to strong NW winds, that would be a headwind to get home. We bought some fruit and decided to try to make the flight back against the wind. The air was turbulent in the area of the airport because of the wind, but after we gained some altitude it was smooth sailing, and we made the flight back home in 3 hours despite the headwind. Since it turned out to be so easy, we continued on toward Genoa, hoping to get a nice view of the sparkling Mediterranean, but it was covered in low clouds. Still we had some nice local flying and saw two other gliders in the air.

Irena landed the SUNSEEKER DUO back at Voghera without problems, despite the turbulent air.”

Eric Raymond

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Thank you for sharing this amazing adventure with us! Congratulations!

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WAVE TROPHY 2014

Rigi, June 7th, 2014

Winning the range competition on WAVE 2014! Congratulations Team Metron!

Thank you for sharing this amazing adventure with us! Congratulations!

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WAVE TROPHY 2014

Munich, June 3rd, 2014

Congrats to Team Metron! Third day of driving without charging on WAVE 2014!

Follow team Metron on eauto.si.

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SUNSEEKER DUO

Milano, June 3rd, 2014

Today, the company Solar Flight Inc. announced that husband and wife team Eric and Irena Raymond have taken to the skies together, making the Duo the first solar-powered airplane to carry two people! Congrats!

Read the article in Gizmag:Β Sunseeker Duo makes first solar-powered passenger flight.

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WAVE TROPHY 2014

Stuttgart, May 31st, 2014

Team Metron is attending the world’s largest electric vehicle rally, leading from Stuttgart via Bavaria and around Switzerland to Lucerne in 9 days. Today they set the NEW GUINESS WORLD RECORD with 493 pure electric vehicles gathering in front of Mercedes Benz museum. A great step into the future…

Follow team Metron on eauto.siΒ and check out the official site ofΒ WAVE 2014.

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INSTITUTE METRON

Čeőnjica, May 14th, 2014

Metron 7 is the first electric 7-seater family car with a range ofΒ 700Β kilometers. Read the article:Β Slovenian knowledge sets new milestones in the development of electromobility”Β (in Slovene) – we are proud to be a part of this story… Congrats everybody!

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Internautica 2014

PortoroΕΎ, May 7th-11th, 2014

Another successful show-off for our products with our business partner Pfeifer Invent Systems. Thank you!

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SUNSEEKER DUO First Powered Flights

Voghera, April 22nd, 2014

Solar Flight revealed today that it has been test flying a new solar powered airplane; Sunseeker Duo. The Duo is the first solar powered airplane with a passenger seat and the highest performing solar powered airplane ever flown, and it is equiped with REC BMS.
Congrats to Eric and Irena Raymond!
Read the full storyΒ or watch the test flight video:

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SiEVA testing

Ε empeter pri Novi Gorici, March 24th, 2014

Lots of inovation is going on in SiEVA laboratory (part of Letrika company)… Proud of testing 340 V EV power train with REC BMS – working perfectly πŸ™‚

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Motor Boat & Yachting video review of GREENLINE 48

Duesseldorf, January 28th, 2014

In case you missed the world premiere of the new Greenline 48 Hybrid at the Duesseldorf boatshow, watch the sneek peak of this beauty’s review:Β www.mby.com

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FES Battery Pack with REC BMS 14S

Logatec, January 13th, 2014

Introducing new, perfectly designed FES battery pack 14S with integrated REC BMS.
Find out more on:Β www.front-electric-sustainer.com

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GREENLINE 48 World Premiere

Begunje, January 13th, 2014

The NEW Greenline 48 Hybrid WORLD PREMIERE will take place at the Duesseldorf boatshow, from January 18 – 26.
For more news on this magnificent boat and the boatshow go to:greenlinehybrid.com

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FULL ELECTRIC TEM01 by CustomNorth

Čatež, December 4th, 2013

Check out this new video of full Slovenian project TEM01 Full Electric Bike.
More details on:Β www.tem01.eu

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Hand-held battery pack with integrated REC BMS

Postojna, October 7th, 2013

For our valued customer we have integrated REC BMS 7R into a beautiful aluminium enclosure, with all connectors at hand. Perfect for any stand-alone system.

This “good-looking box” contains:

  • 2P4S 80 AH Kokam Lithium polymer cells
  • integrated REC BMS 7R with semiconductor safety switch (+/- 20 A)
  • 50A /50mV shunt resistor
  • load connector up to 20 A IP67
  • remote ON/OFF
  • separate charger/PV module connector up to 20 A IP67
  • 25A external fuse
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FULL ELECTRIC TEM01 by CustomNorth

Muljava, September 27th, 2013

The most powerful motorcycle in the world on the electric drive controled by REC BMS.
We are proud to equip the most beautiful beast!
Find out more on:Β customnorth.com

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REC BMS light version

Postojna, August 27th, 2013

our way of dieting… REC BMS 9-R 15S lost weight to an amazing 90 g for a special aircraft application.
Find out more on:Β www.solar-flight.com

Features:Β 4-15 cells in series (max 63 V), single cell voltage measurement (0.1 – 5.0 V, resolution 1 mV), single cell under/over voltage protection, single cell internal resistance measurement, up to 4 digital temperature sensors, up to 420 mA balancing current, galvanically isolated remote switch, galvanically isolated RS-485 communication protocol, vibration-free fastening connectors,…

For more info on this product, pleaseΒ contact us.

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REC LCD Touch Display

Postojna, August 1st, 2013

Our best seller… It really is multitasking for you πŸ™‚

For some light-reading grab aΒ manual for LCD.

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WAVE 2013

Kusnacht, July 8th, 2013

CONGRATULATIONS to Metron Team, for 2nd place on WAVE (World Advanced Vehicle Expedition) – 1800 km race, it is the world’s largest electric vehicle rally:Β http://eauto.si/en/wave-2013

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Best Business Idea of 2012/13

Ljubljana, May 29th, 2013

The final countdown to tonight’s event in Ljubljana… Electro Kit for the Honda Motors project with Mr. Boris Pfeifer as a conceptual leader and the cooperation with other business partners ranked us between 10 finalists for the Best Business Idea of 2012/13. Whatever the outcome tonight, we are happy to be a part of this story.

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Global Show for Aviation 2013

Friedrichshafen, April 24th-27th, 2013

Our business partners are taking over on the Global Show for General Aviation.
REC is extremely proud to equip seven aircrafts exhibiting the show.

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REC Solar Charger

Tunisia, March 29th, 2013

Our new product in hands of an adventurers…

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REC Solar Charger has travelled throughout the outskirts of Sahara desert with a group of journalists on motorcycles. Their motorbikes may have run out of fuel, but their gadgets never ran out of batteries…
…and the journalist’s job was well done.

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Rally Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo, March 24th, 2013

Mr. Andrej Pecjak and his Metron Team wonΒ !two!Β 1st places on the 14th Rally Monte Carlo des Energies Nouvelles 2013 with converted electric car Dacia Sandero. We are extremely proud of our partner Metron Institute who won a prestigious rally in Monte Carlo in two categories:
* 1st place in consumption and
* 1st place in IIIA category.

Congratulations!

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Interview in Auto Magazin Slovenia

Postojna, February 10th, 2013

Read (in Slovene) the interview in Avto Magazin with our head of development Mr. Tine Andrejasic, Ph.D

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REC BMS 15S in Honda's CRM50

Koper, February 1st, 2013

Proud to equip HM CRM50 Derapage Competition in partnership with eCAT and Pfeifer Invent Systems. Check out the video and the interview in Moto Magazin.