Battery Energy Storage

Empowering data
communication inyour BESSWe enable reliabledata communication
Modern battery energy storage systems combine networked components from many different vendors andare themselves part of a networked smart grid environment. Communication and intelligent networking are
the key to efficient operation and seamless integration into a wide range of applications. With components
from HMS Networks you can solve all communication requirements for battery storage systems.

The HMS difference One source for communications andnetworking solutions geared for
Industry 4.0

 Expertise with CAN-based systems andvarious energy and cloud protocols

 Partner for concept development, systemdesign, deployment and support

 Reputable, reliable supplier with global

availability

 Seamless international project

collaboration

Find out more atwww.ixxat.com/bessSupport for all communication protocols

Gain valuable data and system control
Our solutions interconnect your BESS components reliably
and flexibly, no matter what protocol or network technology
you use. From CAN-based battery communication to Smart
Grid and SCADA connections – and all steps in between– we offer suitable solutions for your application. Link all
network levels to obtain valuable data and enable remotecontrol and monitoring. Combine devices from different industries and take advantage of low prices and proven components, closing the communication gap between building,energy, industry and automotive protocols in your BESS.

Coverage of all relevant application areas

Data and communications
experts for BESS
Our unique combination of technology toolbox, applications experience and product development aptitude empowers
customers to optimize and protect data communication and interconnection of their battey energy storage systems. HMSNetworks products and services can be used for various applications within the BESS environment and, if required, canalso be adapted to specific customer needs.

Network design
 Network topologies
 Ancillary systems (fire protection, HVAC)
 Identifier change (2nd life batteries)

Cloud connectivity and IIoT Remote data / Device access MQTT / OPC-UA Smart Grid
 SCADA Visualization

System and signal protection
 AC/DC noise protection
 Overvoltage protection

Commissioning and maintenance Commissioning support tools Condition monitoring, logging and maintenance Start-up / Network quality
 Device management / Remote commissioning

Purpose-built solutions
 OEM development
 Network interface implementation
 Brand labeling Pre-configured devices

HMS Networks offers products for BESS applications under five brands, covering all application scenarios:Wide selection of products and services

Applicable products
Hardware and software solutions

ALARMS35

LOGGINGMQTT / OPC-UA

1110
REMOTE DATA /DEVICE ACCESS

SMART GRID / SCADAVISUALIZATIONCUBE 1 / ROW 2

CUBE 1 / ROW 2

97

SYSTEM
BMS

14BMS
IO

81262
BATTERY PACK123456Ixxat

Ixxat

Ixxat

Ixxat

IxxatIntesis

CAN Repeater

CAN Bridge

CAN@net NT

CANnector

SG-gateway

AC Interface

For galvanic isolationof devices andsegments and signalimprovement.

Enables system
expansion, tree andstar structures, withadditional filter andmapping functionality.

CAN gateway with
Ethernet bridgefunction and MQTT
cloud connectivity.

Multipurpose toolwith bridge, gateway,logging function andcloud connectivity.

Energy gateway for
combining energy
protocols withindustrial and cloud
applications.

For connection of AC
devices from wellknown manufacturers
to common field bussystems.

789101112Ixxat

IxxatAnybus

Ewon

Webfactory

X-gateway

Cosy/Flexy

Ixxat

Webfactory i4

CANcheck

Linking of morethan 250 different
network combinations– easy and without
programming.

For easy, secure andefficient access toyour system, gaining
valuable informationand insights.

Solutions for datacollection, analysis andvisualization – easy
operation and system
adaptation.

Hand-held installation
tester for CAN, allows
easy wiring, termination and signal testing.

USB-to-CAN V2

canAnalyser

PC interface formobile and desktop
analysis, configurationand monitoring
applications.

Windows based toolfor CAN online andoffline data analysis
with powerful datainterpretation.

Customer
success stories
See how our customers use HMS Networks products intheir applications and what problems they solve with them
CAN@net NT

Implementation of a cost-effective solution
for monitoring and alarm messages
CANbridge NT

Enabling sustainable use of 2ndlife batteries in BESS applications

CAN Repeater

Improvement of a BESS
CAN network using
drop lines and galvanic
isolation
CANnector

Simple and secure cloud connection of BESS
enabling data monitoring and logging
SG-gateway

Connecting a battery storage system to the SCADA system of the central power grid
Find out more on our customer story page on

www.ixxat.com/bessIntegrating BESS into
Smart Grid applications
HMS Networks products enable communication
inside battery storage systems as wellas interconnection with the grid

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Support for all essential protocols

IEC61850

IEC

60870-5-104

GOOSE

Work with HMS.
The number one choice forindustrial communication
and IIoT.
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