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Freedom Lite Marine
Range of Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries
Manufactured by Freedom Won (Pty) Ltd
Kimbult Industrial Park, Unit C3 & C4
9 Zeiss Road
Laser Park, Honeydew
2040
South Africa
www.freedomwon.co.za
Technical and Installation Assistance – Contact:
Please contact your Freedom Won Distributor or Reseller Installer for technical and installation
support. A directory of Distributors and Reseller Installers is available at www.freedomwon.co.za.
For advanced support please contact support@freedomwon.co.za.
Revision 1 – 07 March 2020
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- Page 1 South Africa www.freedomwon.co.za Technical and Installation Assistance – Contact: Please contact your Freedom Won Distributor or Reseller Installer for technical and installation support. A directory of Distributors and Reseller Installers is available at www.freedomwon.co.za. For advanced support please contact support@freedomwon.co.za.
- Page 2 This manual does not attempt to cover all the details pertaining to the setup of third-party equipment in relation to the interface and necessary functionality to work with the Lite. Freedom Won however is available at the contact details on page 1 to provide direct support where necessary for supported third party brands.
- Page 3 For applications for open deck operation such as ski boats please contact Freedom Won for a solution. The range is available in 13V and 26V options to suit ‘12V’ and ‘24V’ systems used in the marine industry.
- Page 4 Freedom Lite Marine Installation Manual Revision 1 The battery breaker will eventually trip the battery at or around the minimum cut-out to protect the cells from undervoltage. Table 3.1 provides the maximum charge and discharge current and power ratings of the battery and the associated maximum recommended installed inverter power.
- Page 5 14. Moisture protection breaker cover 15. Feet The weight of each model is given in Table 3.1. The Freedom Lite Marine 5/4 and 10/8 can be manually lifted with the fitted handles by two people. The larger units require lifting equipment of varying degrees for handling and installation as explained later in this document.
- Page 6 For above deck applications please contact Freedom Won. 2. Max discharge load duration – 5 minutes per 30-minute cycle. 2 x Max overload can be handled for 2 seconds.
- Page 7 Windows laptop. The DB9 RS232 adapter must have male pins. One is supplied by Freedom Won with each battery (note that only the unit supplied by Freedom Won is guaranteed to work, inferior brands do not always work properly).
- Page 8 Freedom Lite Marine Installation Manual Revision 1 A clear cover is provided to prevent moisture entering the battery through the breaker [14]. This cover must be removed using an Allen key to switch the battery on for commissioning and then replaced immediately after commissioning to maintain the IP65 rating. All Lite Marine models have feet (one on each corner) as standard [15].
- Page 9 Freedom Lite Marine Installation Manual Revision 1 bolts on each corner. For Marine applications it is advisable to secure the battery to the deck. Caution: 1. Handle the Freedom Lite with great care when lifting and manoeuvring. The Freedom Lite Marine can be handled at any angle during installation but must be fitted on its feet for operation.
- Page 10 The cable is not supplied as standard because most modern applications use CAN Bus control, but it can be ordered as an option from Freedom Won where CAN Bus interfacing is not available on all connected equipment. All control methods can be used simultaneously.
- Page 11 The Multi-purpose output can be programmed for various functions based on SoC, voltage, and temperature ranges. Please enquire with Freedom Won for programming of this output for any specific requirements. The CAN Bus connection is made using the RJ45 plug with the pin configuration on the battery plug end provided in Table 4.2.
- Page 12 Additional CAN Bus pin connection information is also available in Section 4 of the Freedom Lite Home and Business Manual. Special cables for all the supported inverter brands are available from Freedom Won (see accessories section). 3.1.1 Hard Wired Control using optional control cable – Detailed Description...
- Page 13 The standard parameters for determining this are programmed into the BMS by Freedom Won prior to delivery. Freedom Won or approved installers can alter these parameters if a non-standard configuration is required.
- Page 14 CAN messaging profile that is developed for the inverter or charge controller being used. This profile must be specifically developed for each inverter model or model range. To date Freedom Won has developed CAN profiles for the following inverter equipment: ...
- Page 15 Koyoe Growatt (HPS and PCS ranges) Freedom Won welcomes any requests to produce BMS CAN profiles for other inverters that are CAN equipped for BMS interface. For Marine alternator applications the a CAN Bus compatible alternator regulator is the: ...
- Page 16 Freedom Lite Marine Installation Manual Revision 1 resistor from Freedom Won or a Victron distributor to use on the battery RJ45 plug. The other devices must be fitted with the correct termination resistor for that particular brand because the pin configuration may differ from the battery plug.
- Page 17 Figure 4.2 CAN Bus Connection Example with Four Lites Freedom Won offers a fair trade in on Freedom Lite’s on the purchase of new units, which is an option for somebody wishing to expand their battery capacity instead of installing parallel units.
- Page 18 SoC level. Confirm at this stage that the error lite is not illuminated. If it is, contact Freedom Won. If the Reduced Power light is illuminated, do not be concerned, it should extinguish after the battery has been charged and placed into operation for a few hours.
- Page 19 Freedom Lite Marine Installation Manual Revision 1 Fig 5.1 “ON” and “OFF” Buttons Settings Required for Setting up Inverters and Charge Controllers The maximum and continuous charge and discharge currents for the respective models are provided in Table 3.1. Ensure that the combination of the mains (shore power) charger, alternator, and the Solar Charge Controller (SCC) does not exceed the maximum continuous charge current.
- Page 20 The Freedom Lite is sealed with a tamper proof warranty seal. It may not be opened by anyone other than Freedom Won and installers or repairers that have been explicitly approved by Freedom Won. The warranty on the unit will be void if the seal is damaged or missing.
- Page 21 For more detailed warranty information please contact Freedom Won. Note: the above warranty statements apply to Lites sold by Freedom Won on or after 1 September 2019 only. For Lites sold by Freedom Won prior please contact Freedom Won for the correct documentation.
- Page 22 Troubleshooting Guide Most issues with the Freedom Lite can be resolved using the guide below. If a problem cannot be resolved after referencing this table, please contact Freedom Won or your approved Freedom Won supplier. Table 14.1 Troubleshooting Guide (applicable to units with On and OFF buttons)
- Page 23 DC bus. If none of the above solves the problem you will need to contact Freedom Won or your authorised installer for assistance with this issue. It will be necessary to establish the reason for the error before continuing with normal operation of the system.
- Page 24 If this does not work, it is because the battery has been discharged too deeply and will need to be reset remotely by Freedom Won by accessing your Windows PC connected to the battery. The PC must have Anydesk installed and you will need the RS232 adapter to connect the PC to the battery.
- Page 25 The Freedom Lite error light If the battery voltage is within limits this should not keeps illuminating after each ordinarily occur. Contact Freedom Won or an approved reset installer for assistance with determining the problem. If the main breaker does not trip it is not a critical error and you may continue using the battery while you make contact for assistance.
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