Lithium-ion battery cabinet B80-8001-A

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Product overview
LaCont certified lithium‑ion battery cabinets provide 90‑minute fire protection for safe storage and charging of modern lithium‑ion batteries. Units combine integrated, height‑adjustable shelving and plug‑and‑play mains connection to support both active charging and passive storage in industrial and logistics environments.

Certified safety
LaCont cabinets deliver certified protection both from outside‑in and inside‑out. Depending on the model, tests and certifications include DIN EN 1363‑1, EN 14470‑1, EN 1363‑2 and VDMA 24994. The Premium model is VDMA‑tested for Thermal Runaway and is designed to prevent release of flames, projectiles and shrapnel, reducing risk to personnel and infrastructure.

Models and key features

• Li‑Ion Basic Store / Charge EI 90 Battery Cabinet
  • Fire resistance both sides (EI 90): 90 minutes internal/external protection.
  • Integrated control unit with smoke detection to monitor interior; triggers alarm and can forward signal.
  • Secure locking: double doors with double‑bit cylinder lock.
  • Potential‑free contact for external signal transmission.
  • Provision for retrofitting customer fire detectors via fire‑resistant cable entries.
  • Underfloorable base for transport (removable front panel) and height‑adjustable grating shelves (75 kg per shelf).
• Battery cabinet Li‑Ion Safe Pro
  • Certified 90‑minute fire protection: DIN EN 14470‑1 (outside‑in) and DIN EN 1363‑2 (inside‑out).
  • GS mark (MPA Dresden) and tested real‑fire behaviour.
  • Self‑closing doors tested to DIN EN 16121 / 16122 for long‑term functionality.
  • Control unit with fire detection: full power shutdown and integrated ventilation stop on fire detection.
  • Potential‑free contact and cable preparation for connection to fire alarm systems.
  • Technical ventilation to avoid heat build‑up during charging; floor tray (AwSV) available.
• Li‑Ion Premium I/O 90 Battery Cabinet
  • VDMA‑certified protection (VDMA 24994) against Thermal Runaway with >90 minutes external fire resistance.
  • Designed to prevent escape of flames, projectiles and shrapnel in internal incidents.
  • Maximum demonstrated battery energy per cabinet: 8 kWh (real‑world test).
  • Door‑open monitoring with audible alarm after 60 seconds open.
  • Supports high‑power 400 V connections (up to 10.5 kW) with automatic cut‑off on smoke detection; complete disconnection of power supply in emergency.
  • Includes potential‑free contact, surge protection, optional GSM remote monitoring, cable prep for external fire sensors, and power strips per shelf.
• Battery concrete cabinet BBS
  • Constructed from precast reinforced concrete elements with fire resistance rating F90 (concrete C35/45, EN 206‑1).
  • T90‑1 fire door available; DIBt‑certified versions and real‑test protection aligned with ADR requirements.
  • Design protected by utility model (DBGM 20 2023101699) for demanding charging and storage applications.
  • Accessories: pressure relief dome with gas management and fleece filter, VDS‑certified aerosol extinguishing system (LiBa®Sol), chargers and T90‑1 doors with wedge‑lever lock.

Overview of certifications (table)
Model | EN 1363‑1 | EN 14470‑1 | VDMA 24994 | GS
Basic | ✔ | X | X | X
Safe Pro | ✔ | ✔ | X | ✔
Premium | X | X | ✔ | X
BBS | ✔ | X | X | X

Safety summary
High‑energy‑density lithium‑ion batteries can experience Thermal Runaway — an uncontrollable chemical chain reaction caused by damage, overheating, overcharge, deep discharge or mechanical impact. Certified fire‑resistant cabinets, integrated detection and automatic shut‑down, controlled ventilation and appropriate handling logistics significantly reduce workplace hazards and provide time for emergency response.

Technical specifications

• Fire resistance: ≥ 90 minutes (EI 90 / F90 depending on model).
• Premium model: tested to VDMA 24994:2024‑08 for Thermal Runaway (internal test).
• Safe Pro: certified to DIN EN 14470‑1 and DIN EN 1363‑2; GS mark (MPA Dresden).
• Shelf load capacity: 75 kg per shelf; height‑adjustable mesh shelving.
• Operating voltages: 230 V (standard) and 400 V (Premium/optional); Premium supports up to 10.5 kW at 400 V.
• Control unit features: power switch, visual/audible status indicators, smoke/fire detection, automatic fan shut‑off and, for Pro/Premium, full power cut‑off on fire detection.
• Includes potential‑free contact for alarm forwarding to external control centres or building management systems.
• Integrated ventilation with smoke detector; ventilation stops automatically on smoke detection.
• Perimeter fire seals that expand/foam in fire.
• Constructed from non‑combustible materials (aluminium‑coloured body / traffic yellow steel doors); concrete version uses water‑impermeable C35/45 concrete.
• Floor tray (AwSV) capacity ~5 litres available for Safe Pro / Premium.
• Base with 100 mm clearance and removable base panel for transport; forklift access for BBS models.
• Optional accessories: power strips (10 earthed sockets per level), aerosol extinguishing systems, pressure relief dome with gas management and filters, optional GSM remote monitoring module.