The perfect solution to battery imbalance

GYS believes it has the perfect solution to the problem of battery imbalance, improving battery life in the process.

In the world of commercial vehicle maintenance, ensuring optimal 24v battery performance is paramount. As is widely known, 24v systems consist of two 12v batteries connected in series. Over time, charging these separate batteries inevitably leads to an imbalance in their state of charge.

Battery imbalance occurs when the two 12v batteries connected in series do not maintain equal states of charge. This discrepancy can arise from multiple factors. Differences in internal resistance, resulting from manufacturing variations or uneven aging, can cause one battery to charge or discharge faster than the other. Additionally, temperature fluctuations due to ventilation or placement issues, as well as inconsistent maintenance practices, can exacerbate the imbalance.

This imbalance can lead to the premature failure of the battery pack. The system’s overall capacity is limited by the weaker battery, reducing efficiency and performance. Consequently, this results in unnecessary costs and inconveniences, such as vehicles not starting and the need for more frequent battery pack replacements.

Better balanced

GYS has introduced a solution to address the battery imbalance problem. This solution enables two batteries to be charged to a perfectly balanced state in as little as two hours.

The system consists of a pair of GYSFLASH units with a smart connection module. This is made possible due to advanced technology, developed in recent years within the GYSFLASH range, that allows for connectivity, software updates, and custom charge configurations.

This is a great addition to routine commercial vehicle maintenance and can be completed in as little as two hours, while a vehicle service is being performed.