Interfaces between
battery and vehicle
Efficient interface between battery system and vehicle
To ensure the scalability of the Standardized Battery System, Webasto offers two different interfaces: the Vehicle Interface Box (VIB) and the Vehicle Interface Gateway (VIG). Learn more about the advantages of both products and find the right choice for you.
Vehicle Interface Box (VIB)
The Vehicle Interface Box ensures the scalability of the Webasto Standardized Battery System. It is not only a very efficient interface, but also combines the functions of power distributor, master BMS and fuses in one robust housing. As the main control unit of the entire battery system, the VIB enables the connection of up to 10 Standard Battery Systems. This creates a modular battery system that can be adapted to the requirements of many vehicle types.
Technical data Vehicle Interface Box (VIB)
| Technical specifications | Details |
| Product dimensions (L x W x H) | 548 x 686 x 155 mm |
| Weight | 42 kg |
| LV supply voltages | 12 and 24 V |
| HV supply voltages | 400 & 800 V systems |
Scalable energy with CV standard batteries | 35 – 35 kWh (max. 10 packs) |
| Scalable power | up to 460 kW |
| Continuous current DCH | 380 A |
| Continuous current CH OBC | 67 A |
| Continuous current CH DC fast charging | 200 A |
| Peak current DCH (30 sec.) | 580 A |
| Peak current recuperation (30 sec.) | 500 A |
| Operational temperature | -40 to +85 °C |
Technical specifications
- Specially designed for the Standardized Battery System
- Direct connection and integrated fuse protection for further loads
- Designed to enable DC charging
- Connection for onboard charger available (AC charging)
- Developed for the special requirements of commercial vehicles
- Configuration of up to 10 battery packs possible (2s5p, 1s5p)
- Due to standard components allow easy customization
- Intelligent switching concept and central battery pack balancing
- Central coordination and monitoring of isolation measurement
- Evaluation of the high voltage interlock
- Cable protection for power trains and auxiliary components
- All components with 800 V capability
- Central communication interface to battery system
- Seperate CAN communication for vehicle (vehicle and battery pack CAN)
- Integrated master BMS function (one central control unit for vehicle implementation)
Vehicle Interface Gateway (VIG)
In addition to the powerful and intelligent Vehicle Interface Box, Webasto also offers the Vehicle Interface Gateway (VIG). This gives customers even more power for on-road vehicles and with more compact dimensions. This offers greater flexibility when combined with the Standardized Battery System and when used in a limited installation space. At the same time, customers remain flexible in the design of the Power Distribution Unit (PDU).
For off-road use, Webasto offers the Vehicle Interface Gateway Plus (VIG Plus) in addition. The VIG Plus has a very robust housing for use in mobile machines and is CE certified for this purpose.
Technical data Vehicle Interface Gateway (VIG)
| Technical specifications | Details |
| Product dimensions (L x W x H) (mm) | 314 x 33 x 106 (VIG) 420 x 200 x 120 (VIG Plus) |
| Weight (kg) | ~0.45 (VIG) ~6.0 (VIG Plus) |
| LV supply voltages (V) | 12 / 24 |
| HV compability (V) | 400 & 800 systems |
Scalable energy with CV standard batteries (kWh) | 35 – 630 (max. 18 packs) |
| Scalable power (kW) | up to 1,109 |
| Continuous current DCH (A) | 1,215 |
| Continuous current CH (A) | 1,102 |
| Peak current DCH (30 sec.) (A) | 1,400 |
| Peak current CH (30 sec.) (A) | 1,400 |
| Operational temperature (°C) | -40 to +85 |
Vehicle Interface Gateway (VIG)
Vehicle Interface Gateway Plus (VIG Plus)
- VIG
- VIG Plus
Technical specifications
- Specially designed for the Webasto Standardized Battery System
- Master BMS function (one central control unit for vehicle implementation)
- Enables high power outputs with maximum number of battery packs thanks to no HV limitations
- AC and DC charging possible with additional vehicle-side HV architecture
- Up to 18 battery packs possible (individual configuration to be aligned with Webasto)
- Intelligent switching concept and central battery pack balancing
- Installation and housing specifications according to quick manual requirements
- Central coordination and monitoring of isolation measurement on 400 V system
- High voltage interlock monitoring on vehicle level possible
- Central CAN communication interface between vehicle and battery system
- Supports 12 and 24 V power supplies in one solution
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