Yes. A BMS balance board is also called a Protection Circuit Module (PCM). According to its specifications, the BMS without balancing functions is suitable for an 18650 battery. The versatile functions of BMS for 18650 battery include:
- Preventing overcharge
- Over-discharge
- Transmitting battery status information
When any battery voltage is too high or too low, it should be cut off, but it can not equalize the battery voltage. This is not a problem if the cell is initially balanced and has a very low self-discharge rate.
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