A LiFePO4 battery has two primary components, the LiFePO (lithium iron phosphate) cells and the Battery Management System (BMS). Both are inside a sealed battery case. The quality of the cells and BMS are key to the longevity and performance of the battery. LiFePO cells are wired in parallel to form a single module producing 3.2 volts. Four of these modules are connected in series to form a rated 12.8 volt LiFePO4 battery; eight for a 25.6 (24) volt battery. The temperature, charge and discharge of each cell is monitored and actively managed by the BMS, a computer built into each battery. In addition to cell monitoring and management, the BMS will prevent over-discharging of cells by disconnecting the load and will prevent cell over-charging by reducing charge current or stopping the charge process. The BMS will also shut down the system if the battery temperature is out of range and wait for it to come down before continuing to charge.