Battery power hot swap

What is a hot swap battery?

A hot swap battery is a power source that can be swapped out without interrupting the normal operation of a device, such as a medical cart. Hot swap batteries are similar to uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) in that they can provide backup power in case of a power outage.

How does a high-battery hot swap work?

Simple high-battery hot swapping is normally simple. The concept is that as the batteries in the system drain, there will be a fuel gauge that provides a state of charge for each battery. Portable systems may not be near a power source to provide power during a battery swap.

How does a hot swappable battery work?

When the hot swappable battery is first connected, the data contacts establish communication between the battery and the device. Once communication is established, the power contacts are engaged, and the battery can begin supplying power to the device. The process is simply reversed when it’s time to swap out the battery.

What is battery swapping & how does it work?

Battery swapping allows a lower impact on the networks and, therefore, lower power charges, and also some flexibility to charge at times of better price or lower carbon content. On the other hand, it requires more than one battery per vehicle, with the consequent impact on the amount of minerals needed.

What is hot swapping?

This process is known as hot swapping, or in some cases hot plugging (where the module interacts with the system software). To hot swap safely, connectors with staggered pins are often used to ensure that grounds and local power are established before other connections are made.

What happens if you disconnect a battery from a hot swap circuit?

Although single-battery hot swap circuits are available, disconnecting the battery will cut power to any connected equipment. Using a dual power supply (2 batteries) may be the most efficient solution to get the most out of hot swapping capabilities.