LaCont Premium Model Battery Cabinet
Premium Lithium-Ion Battery Cabinet
Premium Battery Cabinet: Professional model in accordance with VDMA 24994
The Premium Battery Cabinet LaCont offers maximum safety for the active and passive storage of lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable batteries). Wherever high-energy batteries are charged or stored on an industrial scale, standard fire protection is often no longer sufficient. This is precisely where our premium model comes into its own. It has been specially designed in accordance with the VDMA 24994 test standard to protect against Thermal Runaway (thermal runaway) has been tested inside the cabinet. With a total energy capacity of up to 8 kWh and an integrated pressure relief system, it offers maximum protection for your operations and reliably prevents the escape of flames, projectiles and fragments in the event of a failure.
Li-Ion Premium I/O 90 Battery Cabinet
- Premium model specially designed for storage and charging of lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable batteries), successfully tested in accordance with VDMA 24994, Tested for thermal runaway from within and fire resistance from > 90 minutes from the outside in
- Tested fire resistance of 90 minutes in accordance with VDMA 24994 by
from the outside in - Tested for thermal runaway from the inside in accordance with VDMA 24994
- Successfully tested to prevent batteries from catching fire inside; the escape of flames, projectiles and shrapnel is reliably prevented
- The maximum energy capacity of the batteries in storage or to be charged
is 8 kWh per cupboard (as demonstrated in a real-world test) - Constructed from non-combustible materials, including a coating (body in RAL aluminium colour / doors in RAL 1023 – traffic yellow)
Product information
Product information on the Premium battery cabinet
| Features | SiS Li-Ion Premium I/O 90 |
|---|---|
| Fire resistance class | I/O 90 |
| Internal fire resistance | Thermal runaway (in accordance with VDMA 24994) |
| External fire resistance | 90 mins (in accordance with VDMA 24994) |
| Basis for audit | VDMA 24994 |
| Certification | ECB•S Certificate (VDMA) |
| Maximum charge energy | 8 kWh tested (with raw cells) |
| Maximum charge energy in accordance with VDMA 24994 | Total: 8.0 kWh |
| Can be charged in the cupboard | optional |
| Number of charging points | 0 / 3 |
| Maximum charging power per cabinet | 10.5 kW |
| Integrated pressure relief | yes |
| integrated mechanical ventilation | yes |
| self-closing doors | no |
| Control unit | As standard |
| Smoke detectors / Fire detection | As standard |
| Mechanical ventilation | As standard |
| Shutting off the ventilation in the event of a fire | As standard |
| visual and audible status indicators | yes |
| visual and audible alarms in the event of a fire | yes |
| Shutdown in the event of an emergency | Yes – full power supply |
| Active fire suppression | Optional |
| voltage-free interface | Yes (with alarm differentiation) |
| Cable entry possible | – |
| pre-fitted cable for the customer to Fire alarm |
yes |
| Locking system | Door handle with profile cylinder (compatible with locking systems) |
| Number of grating floors | 0 |
| Number of steel shelves, powder-coated | 4 |
| Load-bearing capacity of the floors | 75 kg |
| base with clearance for vehicles to pass underneath | yes (100 mm) |
| floor pan | yes (5 litres) |
| Surge protection | yes |
| Supply voltage | 400 V |
- Premium model specially designed for storage and charging of lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable batteries), successfully tested in accordance with VDMA 24994, Tested for thermal runaway from within and fire resistance from > 90 minutes from the outside in
- Tested fire resistance of 90 minutes in accordance with VDMA 24994, from the outside in
- Tested for thermal runaway from the inside out VDMA 24994
- Successfully tested to prevent batteries from catching fire inside; the escape of flames, projectiles and shrapnel is reliably prevented
- The maximum energy capacity of the batteries in storage or to be charged is 8 kWh per cupboard (as demonstrated in a real-world test)
- Constructed from non-combustible materials, including a coating (body in RAL aluminium colour / doors in RAL 1023 – traffic yellow)
- Perimeter fire protection seals that automatically foam up in the event of a fire
- Double-leaf door with a central mullion, lockable with a profile cylinder lock
- Double-leaf door without a self-closing mechanism; an audible signal sounds 60 seconds after the doors are left open
- Includes technical ventilation (to prevent heat build-up inside the cabinet)
- Base with space underneath, height 100 mm, with removable base panel
- Shelf levels are height-adjustable; load capacity 75 kg per level
- Includes floor tray in accordance with AwSV, powder-coated sheet steel in RAL 7035 – light grey, capacity 5 litres
- The version with power strips features 3 levels, each fitted with 10 earth-connected sockets
- Equipped as standard with a control unit (visual and audible status indicators), fire detection and smoke detectors
- Complete disconnection of the power supply to the cabinet in the event of an emergency
- Surge protection
- Operating voltage 400 V
- Control unit for the SiS Li-Ion Premium I/O 90
- Visual status indicator
- If a fire is detected inside the cabinet, the power supply and the integrated ventilation system are switched off completely
- If a fire is detected, a visual and audible alarm is triggered
- Includes a potential-free contact for signal transmission (e.g. to a control centre)
- Includes cable preparation (inside and outside) for the customer to retrofit a fire alarm sensor, for connection to a fire alarm system
- Optional GSM module for remote monitoring and alarm notification
- Operating voltage 400 V, 3-phase fuse protection 3 x 16 A
- Maximum electrical power per charging cabinet for the 400 V version: 10.5 kW (max. 3.5 kW per power strip)
Aerosol fire-extinguishing generator: The optional integrated aerosol extinguishing generator activates automatically in the event of a critical rise in temperature or a fire. The extinguishing aerosol fills the interior in a matter of seconds, effectively suppressing the flames and preventing the fire from spreading to neighbouring batteries
Integrated control unit with optical status indicator: If a fire is detected inside the cabinet, the power supply and the integrated ventilation system are switched off completely. A clearly visible indicator on the outside of the cabinet allows you to see the current operating status (e.g. normal operation, fault or alarm) at a glance at any time, without having to open the cabinet.
Built-in smoke detector: The integrated control unit constantly monitors the interior of the battery cabinet
Height-adjustable shelves: The sturdy shelving levels can be flexibly adjusted in height. With a load capacity of up to 75 kg per level, they offer sufficient stability even for heavy industrial batteries
Power strip: The power strip installed in the cabinet enables the organised and safe charging of several lithium-ion batteries at the same time. It ensures a neat power supply directly to the storage levels
Can be accessed with a pallet truck: Thanks to its 100 mm high, wheelchair-accessible plinth, the fireproof cabinet can be transported using a pallet truck or forklift truck
LaCont Battery Cabinets | Fire safety „Made in Germany“
When it comes to the safe storage and charging of lithium-ion batteries, the LaCont Umwelttechnik GmbH for maximum security. Our high-quality fire-resistant cabinets bear the seal of approval „Made in Germany“ with a reliable 90-minute fire resistance. This protects your staff, prevents the fire from spreading to the building and gives the emergency services valuable time to respond. As our security cabinets are developed and manufactured in Germany, we guarantee that (Basic, Safe Pro and Premium) the highest manufacturing quality, safety in accordance with standards and maximum reliability in day-to-day industrial use.
Our premium model has also been successfully certified to the new standard VDMA 24994:2024-08 realistic battery fires (Thermal Runaway) checked. The VDMA Standard Sheet 24994 is a test standard that sets out the requirements for fire-resistant storage cabinets for lithium-ion batteries.
1. Which testing standards does the Premium cabinet comply with?
The cupboard complies with the standard VDMA 24994 checked
2. How does the system respond if a fire is detected indoors?
When the built-in smoke alarm is triggered, a visual and audible alarm is activated
3. What electrical power ratings and charging options does the premium model offer?
The cabinet is powered by a supply voltage of 400 V (3-phase, 3 x 16 A) and has a maximum total electrical power of 10.5 kW
Premium Battery Cabinet: Certified fire protection in accordance with VDMA 24994
Lithium-ion batteries have become an integral part of our everyday lives. Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are being used in an ever-increasing number of products and devices, not only in the private sector but also, in particular, in trades and industrial settings, such as in a wide range of power tools or mobile machinery. However, these high-performance rechargeable batteries pose significant risks if handled or stored incorrectly. A technical fault, mechanical damage or overcharging can lead to an uncontrolled fire that is very difficult to extinguish. There is still no valid legislation governing the storage of lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable batteries). Nevertheless, Li-ion rechargeable batteries should be treated as hazardous substances. Due to this high risk potential, the utmost care must be taken to ensure maximum safety when storing and charging lithium-ion batteries.
Protection features of the Premium Battery Cabinet
The LaCont Premium Battery Cabinet offers the highest level of safety for the active and passive storage of lithium-ion batteries
- Protection of stored goods against fire from outside
- Protection against the spread of smoke and fire in the event of a fire inside the cabinet
- Minimising the risk to people from the possible release of gases that burn explosively or are toxic from the cabinet
- Protection against projectiles and shrapnel
- Signalling of critical conditions inside the safety cabinet (for people in the danger zone and emergency services) and, where applicable, control of the existing fire protection systems.
Certified battery charging cabinet: The professional model
The integrated system in the Premium battery cabinet prevents a Thermal Runaway spreads out into the surrounding area
Even when batteries with a total charge capacity of up to 8.0 kWh catch fire, neither flames nor shrapnel escape from the cabinet in the premium model
The VDMA Standard Sheet 24994 is a test standard that defines the requirements for fire-resistant storage cabinets for lithium-ion batteries. Classification: „I“ denotes a cabinet that is resistant to Thermal Runaway has been tested from the inside, and „O“ stands for a cupboard that has been tested for fire resistance from the outside (e.g. O 90 = fire resistance > 90 minutes from the outside).
LaCont lithium-ion battery cabinets
We offer a range of models for the active and passive storage of lithium-ion batteries, with a primary focus on fire safety
