Lithium

<!-- [FREESTYLE] --> <p style="color: #e1e7f4;"><b>VARTA's Application Specific Batteries (ASB) are designed for small and medium-sized vehicles like AGVs and robotics. Featuring modular and expandable Lithium-Ion batteries, they're adaptable to various applications, offering a scalable range from 0.58kWh to 37.5kWh.</b></p> <style> .asb-link { color: #10246E; font-weight: bold; } .section-heading { color: #10246E; font-weight: bold; font-size: 30px; text-align: left; } </style> <div style="background-color: #f0f3fa; margin-bottom: 30px;"> <div class="container"> <meta name="description" content="Discover how VARTA's application specific batteries (ASB) can scale up your project with these modular CAN bus battery packs."> <div> <br> <h2 class="section-heading">VARTA EasyBlock, EasyBlade (Baby) & EasyPro</h2> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8" style="margin-bottom: 30px;"> <p><b>VARTA's Application Specific Batteries (ASB) are designed for small and medium-sized vehicles like AGVs and robotics. Featuring modular and expandable Lithium-Ion batteries, they're adaptable to various applications, offering a scalable range from 0.58kWh to 37.5kWh. The EasyBlock and EasyPro series use Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) for enhanced safety and long cycle life, while the EasyBlade (Baby) series utilizes Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC) with an integrated Battery Management System (BMS) for high energy density. These ASBs are ready-to-use solutions, complete with necessary certifications and accessories. <a href="#LFP_NMC" class="asb-link">Learn more</a> on the differences between LFP and NMC batteries. </b> </p> <p><b>Application Specific Batteries </b> <br> The Application Specific Batteries (ASB) from VARTA are modular Lithium-Ion battery packs. Depending on the model it's available in 24V, 36V, or 48V: <ul> <li><a href="#VARTA_EASYBLOCK" class="asb-link">EasyBlock:</a> Scalable and modular 580Wh CAN-bus battery pack</li> <li><a href="#VARTA_EASYBLADE" class="asb-link">EasyBlade:</a> Ready-to-use scalable CAN-bus battery pack</li> <li><a href="#VARTA_EASYBLADEBABY" class="asb-link">EasyBlade Baby:</a> Compact, powerful, and scalable CAN-bus battery pack</li> <li><a href="#VARTA_EASYPRO" class="asb-link">EasyPro:</a> Heavy-duty scalable and modular 3000Wh CAN-bus battery pack (on request)</li> </ul> </p> <p><b>Power Management & Accessories </b> <br> Suitable chargers, adapters, and power management modules for one-stop delivery: <ul> <li><a href="/product/battery-and-power-supplies/batteries/battery-charger/detail/57020101401-var" class="asb-link" target="_blank">Charger for EasyBlade & EasyBlock 24V </a> </li> <li><a href="/product/battery-and-power-supplies/batteries/battery-charger/detail/57021101401-var" class="asb-link" target="_blank">Charger for EasyBlade & EasyBlock 48V </a> </li> <li><a href="/product/electromechanical-devices/connectors/data-interconnects/detail/asb_1507816-var" class="asb-link" target="_blank">ASB M12 CAN Termination Res. </a> </li> <li><a href="/product/electromechanical-devices/connectors/battery-connectors/detail/asb_battery_connecting-var" class="asb-link" target="_blank">ASB Battery Connecting cable </a> </li> <li><a href="/product/electromechanical-devices/connectors/battery-connectors/detail/asb_charging-var" class="asb-link" target="_blank">ASB Charging cable </a> </li> <li><a href="/product/battery-and-power-supplies/batteries/battery-charger/detail/asb_fsrd-can" class="asb-link" target="_blank">EasyBlade & EasyBlock CANbus Volt and State of charge meter incl. VARTA software </a> </li> </ul> </p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <img src="/getfile.aspx?id=132867" alt="VARTA ASB Image" style="width: 100%;"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="background-color: #e1e7f4; margin-bottom: 30px;"> <div class="container"> <div> <a id="LFP_NMC"> <h2 class="section-heading">LFP/ LiFePO4 vs NMC batteries</h2> </a> </div> <h3>What battery technology is better for your application?</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <table class="display table table-striped overflow-hidden dataTable no-footer familytable"> <thead> <tr role="row"> <th></th> <th>Lithium Iron Phosphate</th> <th>Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr role="row" class="odd"> <td>Energy Density</td> <td>Lower energy density</td> <td>High energy density</td> </tr> <tr role="row" class="even"> <td>Cycle Life</td> <td>Long cycle life</td> <td>Standard cycle life</td> </tr> <tr role="row" class="odd"> <td>Safety and Thermal Stability</td> <td>Superior safety and thermal stability</td> <td>Needs proper thermal management to ensure thermal stability</td> </tr> <tr role="row" class="even"> <td>Performance @ Temperatures</td> <td>Better performance @ high temperatures</td> <td>Better performance @ low temperatures</td> </tr> <tr role="row" class="odd"> <td>Weight and Size</td> <td>Bulkier and heavier</td> <td>Compact and light weight</td> </tr> <tr role="row" class="even"> <td>Discharge Depth</td> <td>Discharge depth: up to 100%</td> <td>Discharge depth: 80-90%</td> </tr> <tr role="row" class="odd"> <td>Environmental Impact</td> <td>Built with less toxic materials, easier to recycle</td> <td>Higher environmental impact due to cobalt use</td> </tr> <tr role="row" class="even"> <td>Applicable ASB</td> <td><a href="#VARTA_EASYBLOCK" class="asb-link">EasyBlock</a> & <a href="#VARTA_EASYPRO" class="asb-link">EasyPro</a></td> <td><a href="#VARTA_EASYBLADE" class="asb-link">EasyBlade</a> & <a href="#VARTA_EASYBLADEBABY" class="asb-link">EasyBlade Baby</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="background-color: #f0f3fa;"> <div class="container"> <div> <br> <a id="VARTA_EASYBLOCK"> <h2 class="section-heading">VARTA EasyBlock</h2> </a> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8"> <h3>A CAN-Bus enabled 580Wh modular battery</h3> <p>VARTA's Application Specific Batteries cater to OEM customers with high power and intelligence needs. The EasyBlock is a modular battery with 580Wh per module, featuring CAN-Bus technology that enables easy connection of up to 25 modules in parallel. Its versatility makes it ideal for use in robots, AGVs, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), material handling, agricultural equipment, industrial mowers, and backup applications. EasyBlock delivers industrial-standard batteries with the power and flexibility required for demanding applications. </p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <img src="/getfile.aspx?id=132868" alt="VARTA EasyBlock Image" style="width: 57%;"> </div> </div> <div> <h3>Available EasyBlocks:</h3> <table class="display table table-striped overflow-hidden dataTable no-footer familytable"> <thead> <tr role="row"> <th></th> <th>Voltage</th> <th>Nominal capacity</th> <th>Power</th> <th>Communication</th> <th>Battery configuration*</th> <th>Lithium technology</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr role="row" class="odd"> <td><a href="/product/batteries-and-power-supplies/batteries/rechargeable-batteries/lithium/varta-easy-block/detail/56650764099-var" class="asb-link" target="_blank">EasyBlock 24</a></td> <td>24V</td> <td>22.8Ah</td> <td>583Wh</td> <td>CAN</td> <td>Parallel up to 25 modules</td> <td>Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP/ LiFePO4)</td> </tr> <tr role="row" class="even"> <td><a href="/product/batteries-and-power-supplies/batteries/rechargeable-batteries/lithium/varta-easy-block/detail/56650764098-var" class="asb-link" target="_blank">EasyBlock 48</a></td> <td>48V</td> <td>11.4Ah</td> <td>583Wh</td> <td>CAN</td> <td>Parallel up to 25 modules</td> <td>Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP/ LiFePO4)</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p style="font-style: italic;"> *Battery configuration: It is not allowed to connect the modules in series. Only connect the battery modules in parallel. Do not mix up different voltage battery modules within a single system. </p> <br> </div> </div> <div style="background-color: #e1e7f4;"> <div class="container"> <div> <br> <a id="VARTA_EASYBLADE"> <h2 class="section-heading">VARTA EasyBlade</h2> </a> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8"> <h3>Ready-to-use battery pack</h3> <p>It can be difficult to find a battery pack that is dependable, powerful, and scalable for AGV applications. Luckily, VARTA has the EasyBlade, which is a pre-built battery pack with a BMS (battery management system) that is designed for automated guided vehicles. The pack comes with all the necessary certifications for global transport and immediate use in AGVs, making it easy to integrate. Additionally, the pack is readily available off-the-shelf, and with the ability to scale up to 25 packs in parallel, it can quickly bring an AGV to market with full cost transparency. </p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <img src="/getfile.aspx?id=132869" alt="VARTA EasyBlade Image" style="width: 54%;"> </div> </div> <div> <h3>Available EasyBlades: </h3> <table class="display table table-striped overflow-hidden dataTable no-footer familytable"> <thead> <tr role="row"> <th></th> <th>Voltage</th> <th>Nominal capacity</th> <th>Power</th> <th>Communication</th> <th>Battery configuration*</th> <th>Lithium technology</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr role="row" class="odd"> <td><a href="/product/batteries-and-power-supplies/batteries/rechargeable-batteries/lithium/varta-easy-blade/detail/56654799096-var" class="asb-link" target="_blank">EasyBlade 24</a></td> <td>24V</td> <td>58Ah</td> <td>1502Wh</td> <td>CAN</td> <td>Parallel up to 25 modules</td> <td>Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC)</td> </tr> <tr role="row" class="even"> <td><a href="/product/batteries-and-power-supplies/batteries/rechargeable-batteries/lithium/varta-easy-blade/detail/56654799089-var" class="asb-link" target="_blank">EasyBlade 36</a></td> <td>36V</td> <td>44Ah</td> <td>1658Wh</td> <td>CAN</td> <td>Parallel up to 25 modules</td> <td>Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC)</td> </tr> <tr role="row" class="even"> <td><a href="/product/batteries-and-power-supplies/batteries/rechargeable-batteries/lithium/varta-easy-blade/detail/56654799092-var" class="asb-link" target="_blank">EasyBlade 48</a></td> <td>48V</td> <td>29Ah</td> <td>1502Wh</td> <td>CAN</td> <td>Parallel up to 25 modules</td> <td>Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC)</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> <p style="font-style: italic;"> *Battery configuration: It is not allowed to connect the modules in series. Only connect the battery modules in parallel. Do not mix up different voltage battery modules within a single system. </p> <div> <a href="/getfile.aspx?id=136106" class="btn orange" target="_blank"> <div style="color: #000000 !important; width: auto;">Download whitepaper</div> </a> </div> <div> <a href="/getfile.aspx?id=136107" class="btn orange" target="_blank"> <div style="color: #000000 !important; width: auto;">Download datasheet</div> </a> </div> <br> </div> </div> </div> <div style="background-color: #f0f3fa;"> <div class="container"> <div> <br> <a id="VARTA_EASYBLADEBABY"> <h2 class="section-heading">VARTA EasyBlade Baby 24V</h2> </a> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8"> <h3>Compact and powerful battery pack</h3> <p>The VARTA EasyBlade Baby 24V is a compact, high-energy-density battery pack specifically designed for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and other applications where space is at a premium. This pre-built battery pack integrates a Battery Management System (BMS) and CAN-Bus communication for easy integration and high reliability. It is designed to meet stringent safety standards and is certified for global transport.</p> <p>With a typical energy capacity of 439 Wh and a nominal voltage of 25.2 V, the EasyBlade Baby 24V offers robust performance in a lightweight and compact form factor. Its modular design allows for easy connection of up to 25 modules in parallel, providing scalability for various power requirements.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <img src="/getfile.aspx?id=132869" alt="VARTA EasyBlade Baby Image" style="width: 54%;"> </div> </div> <div> <h3>Available EasyBlade Baby:</h3> <table class="display table table-striped overflow-hidden dataTable no-footer familytable"> <thead> <tr role="row"> <th></th> <th>Voltage</th> <th>Nominal capacity</th> <th>Power</th> <th>Communication</th> <th>Battery configuration*</th> <th>Lithium technology</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr role="row" class="odd"> <td><a href="/product/batteries-and-power-supplies/batteries/rechargeable-batteries/lithium/varta-easy-blade-baby/detail/56672742098-var" class="asb-link" target="_blank">EasyBlade Baby 24</a></td> <td>25.2V</td> <td>17.4Ah</td> <td>439Wh</td> <td>CAN</td> <td>Parallel up to 25 modules</td> <td>Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC)</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> <p style="font-style: italic;"> *Battery configuration: It is not allowed to connect the modules in series. Only connect the battery modules in parallel. Do not mix up different voltage battery modules within a single system. </p> <p><b>The EasyBlade Baby is a preliminary product. Therefore, no rights can be derived from the provided specifications. Please contact one of our product experts to determine if this product is applicable to your application. </b></p> <!-- <div> <a href="/getfile.aspx?id=136106" class="btn orange" target="_blank"> <div style="color: #000000 !important; width: auto;">Download whitepaper</div> </a> </div> <div> <a href="/getfile.aspx?id=136107" class="btn orange" target="_blank"> <div style="color: #000000 !important; width: auto;">Download datasheet</div> </a> </div> --> <br> </div> </div> <div style="background-color: #e1e7f4;"> <div class="container"> <div> <br> <a id="VARTA_EASYPRO"> <h2 class="section-heading">VARTA EasyPro</h2> </a> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8"> <h3>A heavy duty CAN-Bus enabled 3000Wh modular battery</h3> <p>VARTA's Application Specific Batteries provide customers with industrial-grade batteries that meet demanding power and intelligence requirements. The EasyPro is a modular Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP/ LiFePO4) battery with >3000Wh per module, featuring CAN-Bus technology that enables easy connection of up to 25 modules in parallel. Its versatility makes it ideal for use in robots, AGVs, AMRs, material handling, agricultural equipment, and industrial mowers. The EasyPro delivers dependable, high-capacity batteries that meet the needs of various industries. The VARTA EasyPro is available on <a href="[quoteFormLink]&product=EasyPro48&desc=48V Lithium 60Ah 3072Wh" class="asb-link" target="_blank">request</a> in a 48 Voltage version with a power of 3.072Wh and a nominal capacity of 60 Ah. </p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <img src="/getfile.aspx?id=132870" alt="VARTA EasyPro Image" style="width: 50%;"> </div> </div> <p style="font-style: italic;"> Battery configuration: It is not allowed to connect the modules in series. Only connect the battery modules in parallel. 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