33 products at the time were video cameras, the lithium-ion batteries were initially used in these devices. The design of the battery made it possible to significantly reduce the weight of the video cameras. However, the batteries available at the time had only a low capacity and amperage, although these have changed significantly since that time. Revolutionary, yet dangerous As advanced and sustainable the development of lithium-ion batteries has been, people today are also aware of the hazards posed by these batteries. Improper handling can damage the batteries and trigger fires due to internal short circuits; these can cause significant harm not only where the batteries are stored, but throughout the building as well. Unsupervised charging of lithium-ion batteries in particular, for instance outside of work hours or overnight, is always a potential hazard. Protective electronics built into a battery should prevent overloading, but even these kinds of battery management systems (BMS) can fail, for instance if an unsuitable charge is used. Behind the scenes To ensure see you RENT GmbH's equipment is always available to customers right when they need it to start work, the batteries for these devices need to be charged up and ready for use. To ensure this, the Berlin camera rental company stores its roughly 300 lithium-ion batteries of different capacities on site and ready for use in its store.
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