Sensor, Intelligent Battery (IBS): Description: Description
The Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) serves to record and process measured battery variable values (current, voltage, temperature) for the vehicle powernet management system. The Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) will calculate the Battery 'state of charge', 'state of health', and 'state of function'.
The mechanical part of the IBS is comprised of the battery clamp for the negative terminal and a captured bolt to attach the ground cable to. The functional tasks include establishing the electrical contact between the body and the negative battery post, housing the electronic module (actual sensor element) and the provision of an adequate thermal contact between the sensor system temperature sensor and the negative battery post. The mechanical part of the IBS also protects the sensitive electronic components from external influences.
The IBS is mounted directly on the 12 VDC battery's negative post. The battery post clamp nut is a captive nut and the stud will break if the nut is removed.