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JK BMS BD4A8S4P active balance BMS

Model: JK-BD4A8S4P · SKU: JK-BD4A8S4P

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

Common specifications

Series cells
3-8S (LiFePO4 and ternary lithium), 7-8S (LTO)Needs confirmationSource See note below[1]
Battery chemistry
Ternary lithium (Li-ion), LiFePO4, LTOSource [1]
Continuous discharge current
40 ASource [1, 2]
Continuous charge current
40 ASource [1]
Balance current
0.4 ASource [1, 2]
Communications
Bluetooth (standard), UART and display interface (standard); CAN and RS485 optionalSource [1, 2]
Peak discharge currentNot documented
Balancing
Active balancingSource [1]
Heating output
Heating function optional, designed heating current 4A (not a stated wattage)Source [1]
Weight
0.18 kg0.4 lb convertedCalculatedSource [1]
Dimensions
121.5 D × 93 D × 17.6 D mm4.78 D × 3.7 D × 0.69 D in convertedSource [1]
Enclosure volume0.2 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions
Warranty termNot documented

All recorded specifications

Balance current
0.4 ADocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "最大均衡电流 (Maximum balancing current) 0.4 A" in the 40 A board's basic parameter table; the store page prints "Balance Current 0.4A".

Location: Basic parameter table, section 4.1, PDF page 17

Printed as "最大均衡电流 (Maximum balancing current) 0.4 A" in the 40 A board's basic parameter table; the store page prints "Balance Current 0.4A".

Location: Basic parameter table, section 4.1, PDF page 17

[1, 2]
Balancing
Active balancingDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed on the cover as "Lithium battery active balancing protection board".

Location: Cover

Printed on the cover as "Lithium battery active balancing protection board".

Location: Cover

[1]
Battery chemistry
Ternary lithium (Li-ion), LiFePO4, LTODocumented claim
Conditions

Printed in the adaptation guide as "三元锂电池 (Ternary lithium battery)", "铁锂电池 (Lithium iron battery)" and "钛酸锂电池 (Lithium titanate battery)".

Location: Product adaptation guide, section 2.2, PDF page 9

Printed in the adaptation guide as "三元锂电池 (Ternary lithium battery)", "铁锂电池 (Lithium iron battery)" and "钛酸锂电池 (Lithium titanate battery)".

Location: Product adaptation guide, section 2.2, PDF page 9

[1]
Communications
Bluetooth (standard), UART and display interface (standard); CAN and RS485 optionalDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed in the function configuration table as "蓝牙功能 (Bluetooth function) 标配 (Standard option)", "UART接口 (UART interface) 标配", "CAN 选配 (Optional)", "RS485 选配 (Optional)" and "显示屏接口 (Display interface) 标配". The store page prints "Communication Bluetooth, Display".

Location: Product function configuration table, section 2.1, PDF page 8; store page additional information table

Printed in the function configuration table as "蓝牙功能 (Bluetooth function) 标配 (Standard option)", "UART接口 (UART interface) 标配", "CAN 选配 (Optional)", "RS485 选配 (Optional)" and "显示屏接口 (Display interface) 标配". The store page prints "Communication Bluetooth, Display".

Location: Product function configuration table, section 2.1, PDF page 8; store page additional information table

[1, 2]
Continuous charge current
40 ADocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "最大充电电流 (Maximum charging current) 40 A" in the 40 A board's basic parameter table.

Location: Basic parameter table, section 4.1, PDF page 17

Printed as "最大充电电流 (Maximum charging current) 40 A" in the 40 A board's basic parameter table.

Location: Basic parameter table, section 4.1, PDF page 17

[1]
Continuous discharge current
40 ADocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "最大放电电流 (Maximum discharge current) 40 A" in the 40 A board's basic parameter table; the store page prints "Continuous Discharge 40A". No duration is printed.

Location: Basic parameter table, section 4.1, PDF page 17

Printed as "最大放电电流 (Maximum discharge current) 40 A" in the 40 A board's basic parameter table; the store page prints "Continuous Discharge 40A". No duration is printed.

Location: Basic parameter table, section 4.1, PDF page 17

[1, 2]
Dimensions
121.5 D × 93 D × 17.6 D mm4.78 D × 3.7 D × 0.69 D in convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "保护板尺寸 (Protective plate size) 121.5*93*17.6 mm" in the basic parameter table and as 121.5mm×93mm×17.6mm in section 5.3; the figures are not labeled by axis, so they are stored in the order printed.

Location: Basic parameter table, PDF page 17; section 5.3, PDF page 25

Printed as "保护板尺寸 (Protective plate size) 121.5*93*17.6 mm" in the basic parameter table and as 121.5mm×93mm×17.6mm in section 5.3; the figures are not labeled by axis, so they are stored in the order printed.

Location: Basic parameter table, PDF page 17; section 5.3, PDF page 25

[1]
Heating output
Heating function optional, designed heating current 4A (not a stated wattage)Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as "加热功能 (Heating function) 选配 (Optional)" in the function configuration table and "designed heating current is 4A" in section 3.3.

Location: Product function configuration table, section 2.1; section 3.3, Heating function

Printed as "加热功能 (Heating function) 选配 (Optional)" in the function configuration table and "designed heating current is 4A" in section 3.3.

Location: Product function configuration table, section 2.1; section 3.3, Heating function

[1]
Operating temperature
-30 to 70 °C-22 to 158 °F convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "工作温度 (Operating temperature) -30-70 ℃" in the basic parameter table.

Location: Basic parameter table, section 4.1, PDF page 17

Printed as "工作温度 (Operating temperature) -30-70 ℃" in the basic parameter table.

Location: Basic parameter table, section 4.1, PDF page 17

[1]
Series cells
3-8S (LiFePO4 and ternary lithium), 7-8S (LTO)Needs confirmationThe specification's adaptation guide prints 3-8 strings (7-8 for LTO), while the store page prints "Series 4-8S". The specification's range is recorded first.
Conditions

Printed in the product adaptation guide for the JK-BD4A8S-4P/6P as 3~8 strings for ternary lithium and lithium iron batteries and 7~8 for lithium titanate batteries.

Location: Product adaptation guide, section 2.2, PDF page 9

Printed in the product adaptation guide for the JK-BD4A8S-4P/6P as 3~8 strings for ternary lithium and lithium iron batteries and 7~8 for lithium titanate batteries.

Location: Product adaptation guide, section 2.2, PDF page 9

[1]
Weight
0.18 kg0.4 lb convertedCalculated180 g / 1000 g per kg = 0.18 kg
Conditions

Printed as "成品重量 (Finished weight) 180 g" in the basic parameter table.

Location: Basic parameter table, section 4.1, PDF page 17

Printed as "成品重量 (Finished weight) 180 g" in the basic parameter table.

Location: Basic parameter table, section 4.1, PDF page 17

[1]

Warranty

Certificate records

No records documented.

Sources and revisions

  1. JK-BD4A8S-4P / JK-BD4A8S-6P Product specification, Version 15.3.2Official datasheet · Revision 15.3.2 · Checked https://www.jkbms.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/JK-BD4A8S-4P-JK-BD4A8S-6P-Product-specification.pdf
  2. Jikong Technology Official Store: JKBMS JK-BD4A8S4P Smart Active Balance BMS (October 21, 2026 capture)Official product page · Checked https://www.shop.jkbms.com/product/jk-bd4a8s4p-smart-bms-4s-8s-40a-active-balancer/