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E-Series Battery User Manual
April, 2020 Version 1.0
Copyright © 2020 ePropulsion. All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 E-Series Battery User Manual April, 2020 Version 1.0 Copyright © 2020 ePropulsion. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    By using this product, you hereby agree that you have fully read and understood all the contents of this manual. ePropulsion accepts no liability for any damage or injury caused by operations that contradict this manual.

  • Page 4: Product Identification

    Product Identification Below figure indicates the position of the product label on which the serial number is located. Please record the serial number for access to maintenance or other after- sale services. Figure 0-1...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of content Acknowledgement ..................1 Using this manual ..................1 Symbols ....................1 Product Identification ................2 1 Product Overview ................... 5 1.1 In the Package ..................5 1.2 Parts and Diagram................... 6 1.3 Specifications ..................7 1.4 Instructions before Use ................8 1.5 Important Instructions ................
  • Page 6 6.1 Warranty Policies ................... 26 6.2 Out of Warranty ..................27 6.3 Warranty Claim Procedures ..............27...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    1 Product Overview ePropulsion E-Series Battery is a lithium iron phosphate battery with good safety performance, high energy density, long cycle life and high reliability. E-Series Battery includes three models, E40, E80 and E175, with a nominal voltage of 51.2V and a capacity of 40Ah, 80Ah and 175Ah.

  • Page 8: Parts And Diagram

    1.2 Parts and Diagram Motor communication port CAN-IN port CAN-OUT port Battery negative terminal Battery positive terminal Protective foam Handle (Detachable) Power Button Protective foam Valve Running indicator Buzzer Alarm indicator Battery level indicator Figure 1-1 CAN-IN port can be connected with E battery remote switch, E battery communication terminator or CAN-OUT port.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    1.3 Specifications E40/E80/E175 Battery Type of battery Lithium iron phosphate battery Nominal capacity 40Ah(E40) / 80Ah(E80) / 175Ah(E175) Rated voltage 51.2V Rated power 2048Wh(E40) / 4096Wh(E80) / 8960Wh(E175) Charging voltage 57.6V Discharging cut-off voltage 41.6V Maximum charging current 20A(E40) / 40A(E80) / 80A(E175) Maximum continuous 40A(E40) / 80A(E80) / 150A(E175) discharging current...

  • Page 10: Instructions Before Use

    1.4 Instructions before Use • Before using the battery, please read the user manual carefully. Only adults who have fully read and understood this manual are allowed to operate this product. • Before each use, check if the battery is firmly fixed, and check the condition, functionality and connection of the battery.

  • Page 11: Declaration Of Conformity

    • Do not place the battery in direct sunlight. • Never disassemble or modify the battery. • Never open the battery case. If the case is damaged, do not use, charge or discharge the battery. Please contact ePropulsion authorized distributor. 1.6 Declaration of Conformity Object of the Declaration:...

  • Page 12: Operation

    (purchased separately) to connect the machine with the battery (refer to figure 2-1). 3. If you need to use the ePropulsion outboard with a wired remote control, tiller, side mount control or other control systems, it recommends you use a Y-type communication cable (purchased separately) to connect your equipment (refer to figure 2-2).
  • Page 13 Y-type communication cable can be connected with the motor communication port on the battery or the communication port of the outboard motor. CAN-IN MOTOR CAN-OUT Figure 2-1 Y type communication cable Remote Control Tiller Handle Side Mount Control CAN-IN MOTOR CAN-OUT Figure 2-2...

  • Page 14: Turning On/Off The Battery

    Using either switch can control the switching on or off of the battery. Remote switches need to be purchased separately. When using an ePropulsion E battery remote switch, please connect the remote switch with the CAN-IN port according to the following figure, then operate the remote switch.

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    2.2.3 Charging the Battery Please read the following notices before charging: Only use the ePropulsion charger specially designed for E-Series Batteries to charge the battery. Do not use a third-party charger to charge the battery. The charger's communication cable needs to be connected to the battery's CAN-OUT port.
  • Page 16 1. When charging the battery, connect the charger's power cable to the positive and negative terminals of the battery. The positive terminal of the charger's power cable is connected with the positive terminal of the battery, and the negative terminal of the charger's power cable is connected with the negative terminal of the battery.

  • Page 17: Using Multiple Batteries

    2.3 Using Multiple Batteries Do not connect batteries in series. 2.3.1 Connecting Batteries in Parallel Connect the batteries in parallel when the batteries are fully charged, and the voltage difference must not exceed 2V. When batteries are connected in parallel, the battery's CAN-IN port must be connected to a remote switch or a communication terminator (purchased separately).
  • Page 18 Remote Switch Communication Terminator 1#Battery CAN-IN MOTOR CAN-OUT E battery Battery Bridging Battery Bridging communication cable Cable Cable 2#Battery CAN-IN MOTOR CAN-OUT E Battery Battery Bridging Battery Bridging Communication Cable Cable Cable 3#Battery CAN-IN MOTOR CAN-OUT Figure 2-5...

  • Page 19: Connecting Parallel Batteries To The Machine

    2.3.2 Connecting Parallel Batteries to the Machine When the parallel batteries are connected to the ePropulsion outboard motor, it needs to connect the outboard motor to 1# battery with the communication cable (refer to figure 2-6). And the outboard motor can only be connected with 1# battery.

  • Page 20: Turning On/Off The Batteries In Parallel

    The maximum continuous discharging current of the battery is 40A (E40)/80A (E80)/150A(E175). Only the machine with load current less than this value can be connected. If the batteries are connected in parallel, the discharging current range will increase. If the discharging current is exceeded, the fuse of the battery may be blown. 2.3.3 Turning on/off the Batteries in Parallel When multiple batteries of the same model are connected in parallel, you can only press the power button on the 1# battery (the battery connect to the...

  • Page 21: Charging The Batteries In Parallel

    2.3.4 Charging the Batteries in Parallel When connected in parallel, the CAN-IN port must be connected to a remote switch or a communication terminator. When charging parallel batteries, the charger should connect to a battery whose CAN-OUT port is not connect with the E battery communication cable (refer to the 2# battery in figure 2-7).

  • Page 22: Led Indicator

    2.4 LED Indicator E-Series Battery has six LEDs on the display panel: a running indicator, an alarming indicator, four battery level indicators. Battery Battery level Description Condition (L-H) Shutdown ● 0%-25% battery level  ● ● 26%-50% battery level  ●...

  • Page 23: Buzzer

    2.5 Buzzer When the buzzer rings, the LED in the buzzer will flash. Buzzer status Description Beep for 3 seconds every The battery has primary warnings, please refer to 10 seconds Section 2.4, and Section 3 for troubleshooting. The battery has a serious warning or the battery Keep beeping has some kind of error shutdown output, unable to charge or discharge.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    2. Charge the battery. 1. Disconnect the machine. 2. Restart the battery, and check. If the fault persists, please contact an authorized ePropulsion dealer. Discharge overcurrent If the fault does not presist, check the external circuitry for short-circuit or whether to connect with the high-current load.

  • Page 25: Transportation And Storage

    Check applicable local, national or international laws and regulations before transport. The below figure displays how to pack the battery with ePropulsion original packing material. For long-distance transport, it’s recommended to apply ePropulsion original package to pack the outboard before delivery.

  • Page 26: Storage

    15°C ~ 25°C, relative humidity not more than 75%, clean, dry and ventilated place, to avoid contact with corrosive contact, away from fire and heat sources. Protect against moisture, dust, water, shock and heat. Every 6 months of storage, the battery should be recharged with an appropriate ePropulsion charger.

  • Page 27: Routine Maintenance

    • Before the first time use or reuse after long-term storage, charge the battery to its full capacity in order to achieve the best performance. Only use ePropulsion charger designed for E-Series Battery to charge the battery. Other chargers may lead to reduced battery capacity, premature battery failure, fire or explosion.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    6 Warranty The ePropulsion limited warranty is provided for the first end purchaser of an ePropulsion product. Consumers are entitled to a free repair or replacement of defective parts or parts which do not conform with the sales contract. This warranty operates in addition to your statutory rights under your local consumer law.
  • Page 29 Free warranty is not transferable and will not be reissued. Within the limits of the applicable laws, the warranty policies of ePropulsion may update without prior notice. The latest version is available at our website www. epropulsion.com. 6.2 Out of Warranty Make sure the product is properly packed during delivery, the original ePropulsion package is recommended.
  • Page 30 The defective components or parts will be either repaired or replaced according to the diagnosis made by the ePropulsion authorized service partner. If your warranty claim is accepted, the equipment will be repaired or replaced free of cost.
  • Page 32 Thanks for reading this user manual. If you have any concerns or find any problems while reading, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are delighted to offer service for you. Guangdong ePropulsion Technology Limited Website: www.epropulsion.com Email: service@epropulsion.com...
  • Page 33 E-Series Battery User Manual April, 2020 Version 1.0 Copyright © 2020 ePropulsion. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 35 By using this product, you hereby agree that you have fully read and understood all the contents of this manual. ePropulsion accepts no liability for any damage or injury caused by operations that contradict this manual.
  • Page 36 Product Identification Below figure indicates the position of the product label on which the serial number is located. Please record the serial number for access to maintenance or other after- sale services. Figure 0-1...
  • Page 37 Table of content Acknowledgement ..................1 Using this manual ..................1 Symbols ....................1 Product Identification ................2 1 Product Overview ................... 5 1.1 In the Package ..................5 1.2 Parts and Diagram................... 6 1.3 Specifications ..................7 1.4 Instructions before Use ................8 1.5 Important Instructions ................
  • Page 38 6.1 Warranty Policies ................... 26 6.2 Out of Warranty ..................27 6.3 Warranty Claim Procedures ..............27...

  • Page 39: Product Overview

    1 Product Overview ePropulsion E-Series Battery is a lithium iron phosphate battery with good safety performance, high energy density, long cycle life and high reliability. E-Series Battery includes three models, E40, E80 and E175, with a nominal voltage of 51.2V and a capacity of 40Ah, 80Ah and 175Ah.

  • Page 40: Parts And Diagram

    1.2 Parts and Diagram Motor communication port CAN-IN port CAN-OUT port Battery negative terminal Battery positive terminal Protective foam Handle (Detachable) Power Button Protective foam Valve Running indicator Buzzer Alarm indicator Battery level indicator Figure 1-1 CAN-IN port can be connected with E battery remote switch, E battery communication terminator or CAN-OUT port.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    1.3 Specifications E40/E80/E175 Battery Type of battery Lithium iron phosphate battery Nominal capacity 40Ah(E40) / 80Ah(E80) / 175Ah(E175) Rated voltage 51.2V Rated power 2048Wh(E40) / 4096Wh(E80) / 8960Wh(E175) Charging voltage 57.6V Discharging cut-off voltage 41.6V Maximum charging current 20A(E40) / 40A(E80) / 80A(E175) Maximum continuous 40A(E40) / 80A(E80) / 150A(E175) discharging current...

  • Page 42: Instructions Before Use

    1.4 Instructions before Use • Before using the battery, please read the user manual carefully. Only adults who have fully read and understood this manual are allowed to operate this product. • Before each use, check if the battery is firmly fixed, and check the condition, functionality and connection of the battery.

  • Page 43: Declaration Of Conformity

    • Do not place the battery in direct sunlight. • Never disassemble or modify the battery. • Never open the battery case. If the case is damaged, do not use, charge or discharge the battery. Please contact ePropulsion authorized distributor. 1.6 Declaration of Conformity Object of the Declaration:...

  • Page 44: Operation

    (purchased separately) to connect the machine with the battery (refer to figure 2-1). 3. If you need to use the ePropulsion outboard with a wired remote control, tiller, side mount control or other control systems, it recommends you use a Y-type communication cable (purchased separately) to connect your equipment (refer to figure 2-2).
  • Page 45 Y-type communication cable can be connected with the motor communication port on the battery or the communication port of the outboard motor. CAN-IN MOTOR CAN-OUT Figure 2-1 Y type communication cable Remote Control Tiller Handle Side Mount Control CAN-IN MOTOR CAN-OUT Figure 2-2...

  • Page 46: Turning On/Off The Battery

    Using either switch can control the switching on or off of the battery. Remote switches need to be purchased separately. When using an ePropulsion E battery remote switch, please connect the remote switch with the CAN-IN port according to the following figure, then operate the remote switch.

  • Page 47: Charging The Battery

    2.2.3 Charging the Battery Please read the following notices before charging: Only use the ePropulsion charger specially designed for E-Series Batteries to charge the battery. Do not use a third-party charger to charge the battery. The charger's communication cable needs to be connected to the battery's CAN-OUT port.
  • Page 48 1. When charging the battery, connect the charger's power cable to the positive and negative terminals of the battery. The positive terminal of the charger's power cable is connected with the positive terminal of the battery, and the negative terminal of the charger's power cable is connected with the negative terminal of the battery.

  • Page 49: Using Multiple Batteries

    2.3 Using Multiple Batteries Do not connect batteries in series. 2.3.1 Connecting Batteries in Parallel Connect the batteries in parallel when the batteries are fully charged, and the voltage difference must not exceed 2V. When batteries are connected in parallel, the battery's CAN-IN port must be connected to a remote switch or a communication terminator (purchased separately).
  • Page 50 Remote Switch Communication Terminator 1#Battery CAN-IN MOTOR CAN-OUT E battery Battery Bridging Battery Bridging communication cable Cable Cable 2#Battery CAN-IN MOTOR CAN-OUT E Battery Battery Bridging Battery Bridging Communication Cable Cable Cable 3#Battery CAN-IN MOTOR CAN-OUT Figure 2-5...

  • Page 51: Connecting Parallel Batteries To The Machine

    2.3.2 Connecting Parallel Batteries to the Machine When the parallel batteries are connected to the ePropulsion outboard motor, it needs to connect the outboard motor to 1# battery with the communication cable (refer to figure 2-6). And the outboard motor can only be connected with 1# battery.

  • Page 52: Turning On/Off The Batteries In Parallel

    The maximum continuous discharging current of the battery is 40A (E40)/80A (E80)/150A(E175). Only the machine with load current less than this value can be connected. If the batteries are connected in parallel, the discharging current range will increase. If the discharging current is exceeded, the fuse of the battery may be blown. 2.3.3 Turning on/off the Batteries in Parallel When multiple batteries of the same model are connected in parallel, you can only press the power button on the 1# battery (the battery connect to the...

  • Page 53: Charging The Batteries In Parallel

    2.3.4 Charging the Batteries in Parallel When connected in parallel, the CAN-IN port must be connected to a remote switch or a communication terminator. When charging parallel batteries, the charger should connect to a battery whose CAN-OUT port is not connect with the E battery communication cable (refer to the 2# battery in figure 2-7).

  • Page 54: Led Indicator

    2.4 LED Indicator E-Series Battery has six LEDs on the display panel: a running indicator, an alarming indicator, four battery level indicators. Battery Battery level Description Condition (L-H) Shutdown ● 0%-25% battery level  ● ● 26%-50% battery level  ●...

  • Page 55: Buzzer

    2.5 Buzzer When the buzzer rings, the LED in the buzzer will flash. Buzzer status Description Beep for 3 seconds every The battery has primary warnings, please refer to 10 seconds Section 2.4, and Section 3 for troubleshooting. The battery has a serious warning or the battery Keep beeping has some kind of error shutdown output, unable to charge or discharge.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    2. Charge the battery. 1. Disconnect the machine. 2. Restart the battery, and check. If the fault persists, please contact an authorized ePropulsion dealer. Discharge overcurrent If the fault does not persist, check the external circuitry for short-circuit or whether to connect with the high-current load.

  • Page 57: Transportation And Storage

    Check applicable local, national or international laws and regulations before transport. The below figure displays how to pack the battery with ePropulsion original packing material. For long-distance transport, it’s recommended to apply ePropulsion original package to pack the outboard before delivery.

  • Page 58: Storage

    15°C ~ 25°C, relative humidity not more than 75%, clean, dry and ventilated place, to avoid contact with corrosive contact, away from fire and heat sources. Protect against moisture, dust, water, shock and heat. Every 6 months of storage, the battery should be recharged with an appropriate ePropulsion charger.

  • Page 59: Routine Maintenance

    • Before the first time use or reuse after long-term storage, charge the battery to its full capacity in order to achieve the best performance. Only use ePropulsion charger designed for E-Series Battery to charge the battery. Other chargers may lead to reduced battery capacity, premature battery failure, fire or explosion.

  • Page 60: Warranty

    6 Warranty The ePropulsion limited warranty is provided for the first end purchaser of an ePropulsion product. Consumers are entitled to a free repair or replacement of defective parts or parts which do not conform with the sales contract. This warranty operates in addition to your statutory rights under your local consumer law.
  • Page 61 Free warranty is not transferable and will not be reissued. Within the limits of the applicable laws, the warranty policies of ePropulsion may update without prior notice. The latest version is available at our website www. epropulsion.com. 6.2 Out of Warranty Make sure the product is properly packed during delivery, the original ePropulsion package is recommended.
  • Page 62 The defective components or parts will be either repaired or replaced according to the diagnosis made by the ePropulsion authorized service partner. If your warranty claim is accepted, the equipment will be repaired or replaced free of cost.
  • Page 64 Thanks for reading this user manual. If you have any concerns or find any problems while reading, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are delighted to offer service for you. Guangdong ePropulsion Technology Limited Website: www.epropulsion.com Email: service@epropulsion.com...

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