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ecell-guard BASIC - Automated fire protection

for electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries

Technical data

Outer dimensions (mm): 2 480 x 600 x 390
Tipping weight (kg): 180

Product information „ecell-guard BASIC - Automated fire protection “

ecell-guard BASIC-System

Automated Fire Protection for E-Vehicles and Lithium-Ion Batteries

1. Brief Overview

The ecell-guard BASIC-System is an automated fire protection solution for controlled containment of fires in electric vehicles with lithium-ion batteries. Specifically developed for parking garages, underground car parks, workshops and charging areas, the system protects people, buildings and surrounding vehicles in the event of a battery fire – fully automatic and without manual intervention.

As soon as the integrated sensor system detects a beginning lithium-ion battery fire, a high-temperature resistant fire containment blanket is automatically laid over the vehicle within seconds. The blanket reduces the oxygen supply, blocks extreme heat and directs the resulting combustion gases in a controlled manner. This significantly minimizes the spread of the fire and limits structural damage.

The BASIC-System can be installed as a single system or multisystem and can be integrated into existing fire alarm systems. It represents a future-proof solution for increasing requirements in fire protection for e-mobility.


2. Scope of Delivery

The ecell-guard BASIC-System is delivered ready for installation and includes the following components:

1 × System box (ready for installation, including accessories)

1 × Fire containment blanket (pre-fabricated)

2 × Smoke & heat detectors

1 × Acoustic & optical signal indicator

1 × Input/Output module BX-O2I4

1 × Impact threshold

1 × Mounting kit


Note:

The scope of delivery of the ecell-guard BASIC-System does not include a fire alarm system.

It must be added separately, as it can be used for multiple systems in parallel.


3. Applications & Operating Conditions

The ecell-guard BASIC-System is suitable for:

  • Underground car parks and parking garages
  • Charging zones for electric vehicles
  • Workshops and service centers
  • Car dealerships and vehicle logistics
  • Industrial and commercial properties


Maximum vehicle dimensions per system:

  • Width: 2.20 m (including side mirrors)
  • Height: 2.10 m
  • Length: 5.20 m


The extended vehicle length (silhouette length) must not exceed 7.50 m, and the width must not exceed 5.50 m.

A fire alarm system (BMA) is required for operation (not included in the scope of delivery). A BMA can control up to 25 BASIC-Systems.


4. Technical Data

System dimensions (single system)

  • Width: 2.48 m
  • Height: 0.39 m
  • Depth: 0.60 m
  • Weight: approx. 180 kg
  • Fire containment blanket
  • Durable temperature resistance: 1,200 °C
  • Short-term load: up to 1,600 °C
  • High-temperature specialty fabric with mineral coating
  • Meets DIN SPEC 91489
  • System certified and field-tested


5. Approvals & Safety Features

The ecell-guard BASIC-System operates in three automated safety levels:


Level 1 - Early Fire Detection

  • Multiple smoke and heat sensors
  • Optical and acoustic warning signals
  • Forwarding to the fire alarm system
  • VdS-tested components
  • Can be connected to the emergency call of the fire department


Level 2 - Automatic Triggering

  • Fully automatic deployment of the fire containment blanket
  • No risk to persons
  • Response within seconds


Level 3 - Containment of the Fire

  • Interruption of the oxygen supply
  • Reduction of flame formation
  • Controlled venting of pyrolysis gases
  • Minimization of smoke and pressure buildup


Further Benefits:

  • No water-related collateral damage
  • Protection of adjacent vehicles
  • Operational even in power failure
  • Low-maintenance (annual visual inspection sufficient)
  • CE-, DIN-, ISO- and VDE-compliant components


6. Fill Materials & Protection Systems

  • Fire containment blanket
  • The specially developed high-temperature blanket is the central element of the system:
  • Mineral-coated special fabric
  • Durable heat resistance up to 1,200 °C
  • Short-term load capacity up to 1,600 °C
  • Certified according to DIN SPEC 91489


7. Usage & Operation Notes

  • Operation only in conjunction with a fire alarm system (BMA)
  • Installation recommended by qualified specialists
  • Annual visual inspection sufficient
  • Multisystem configurations can be planned individually according to building structure


8. Variant Overview

Single System

  • For individual parking spaces
  • Requires its own fire alarm system


Multisystem

  • Multiple parking spaces in one complex
  • A single fire alarm system can control up to 25 systems
  • Scalable based on building size


9. Future-Oriented

As the adoption of electric vehicles increases, the requirements for structural fire protection rise. Lithium-ion batteries pose particular challenges in the event of a fire, especially in enclosed spaces.

The ecell-guard BASIC-System offers an automated, scalable and standards-compliant solution for modern fire protection in parking garages and charging infrastructures. By integrating into existing security systems, it is a sustainable investment in the future of electromobility.

Outer dimensions (mm): 2 480 x 600 x 390
Tipping weight (kg): 180

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