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MLI Ultra LITHIUM-ION BATTERY 12/1250, 24/1250 USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 10000018055 /01 For the latest version of this manual, visit our website: Ga om deze handleiding in andere talen te downloaden naar onze website: Um diese Anleitung in anderen Sprachen herunterzuladen, besuchen Sie bitte unsere Website: Pour télécharger ce manuel dans d'autres langues, consultez notre site Web :...
MLI Ultra 12/1250, 24/1250 – User and Installation Manual 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety warnings WARNING! The battery contains hazardous materials that are stored safely during normal use. Do not crush, open or drop the battery housing.
- Connections and safety features must always comply with all local rules and regulations. - Use cables with an appropriate size. - Never use the MLI Ultra in situations where there is danger of gas or dust explosion or potentially flammable products! - Only use the MLI Ultra in a technical correct condition.
- Use that is inconsistent with the purpose of the MLI Ultra. Warranty The Mastervolt product warranty covers the MLI Ultra for the first two years after the purchase date, on the condition that the product is installed and used according to the instructions in this manual.
Figure 1: overview of the MLI Ultra 1250 Battery Management System (BMS) The MLI Ultra has a built-in Battery Management System (BMS) and a built-in battery switch. The BMS protects the battery by automatically controlling the battery switch when thresholds are met.
MLI Ultra 12/1250, 24/1250 – User and Installation Manual Status LEDs Figure 2: status LEDs Note: to minimize self-discharge, LEDs B and C are off during normal operation. Color Name Behavior Error If this LED is on, a BMS error has occurred or cells are damaged.
ProSport HD or ProNautic for example. Make sure that the charger is Lithium Ion compatible and meets the MLI Ultra's charge parameters. Set the battery type to MLI or adjust the 3-step+ (also known as IuoUo) charge characteristic as follows:...
- Keep the MLI Ultra away from heat sources. See specifications for allowed operating temperatures. - The MLI Ultra must be installed in upright position or on the long side of the case, although upright mounting is recommended. Long side position Upright position - Keep at least 1cm [3/8"] between two Li-Ion batteries for air flow.
MLI Ultra 12/1250, 24/1250 – User and Installation Manual Materials needed - Battery charger - Due to Interrupt Rating, use a T-fuse or an MRBF fuse and a fuse holder - DC wiring MLI Ultra 12/1250 24/1250 Recommended fuse 200 A...
3. Connect the RJ45 CZone/MB drop cable to the black coupler on the tee and then connect to the MLI Ultra. On the battery side, plug the connectors into either of the communication ports. LED B will blink to confirm CZone network identification.
MasterBus event command or CZone circuit. 5. CONFIGURATION Fresh out of the box, the MLI Ultra is suitable for use in a MasterBus network or as a stand-alone battery. For CZone and for advanced features, the settings must be adjusted. Most settings can be done through DIP switches.
If the battery is switched-off, there will be no voltage at the poles and some chargers will not start charging. In this case, the MLI Ultra can put some voltage on the terminals. This explains why some voltage on the terminals can be measured even though the battery is switched-off.
MLI Ultra 12/1250, 24/1250 – User and Installation Manual Configuration in a MasterBus network A display like the SmartRemote or EasyView 5, can be used to monitor the MLI Ultra. Advanced configuration can be done in MasterAdjust, from a Windows laptop or notebook connected to the MLI Ultra via a Mastervolt USB Interface.
Description Cycle count The number of cycles so far Last time 100% Date of the last time that the MLI Ultra was fully charged Max. Ah used The maximum used capacity that the MLI Ultra saw UBat lowest The lowest battery voltage that the MLI Ultra saw...
MasterBus. This is very helpful in automation of your system and is done by means of event-based commands. In the Events tab you can program the MLI Ultra to act as an event source. Events which occur during the operation of the MLI Ultra will then trigger actions from other devices.
MLI Ultra 12/1250, 24/1250 – User and Installation Manual Description Value Field Event x source Select an event that triggers an action, for example See Event Relay open. source list Event x target Select the device that should act, for example the Selectable charger.
Overcurrent Battery over-current event occurred Event commands When the MLI Ultra is configured as an event target by another device, this device can initiate an event command and an event action to be performed by the MLI Ultra. Event command...
Automatic: MasterBus power will be switched off when the main current is in between 1.0A and - 1.0A for more than 24 hours and the battery voltage has dropped below the float voltage. Always on: the MLI Ultra will always power the MasterBus network. Note that this will slowly drain the battery.
Note: This must be done for all MLI Ultra units and for all charging devices. 14. Click on the Circuits tab and Add a new circuit (bottom left). 15. Enter the Circuit Name (e.g. Stop Charge or Battery Safety) and click OK.
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MLI Ultra 12/1250, 24/1250 – User and Installation Manual Return to step 16 until all MLI Ultra units have this switch configured. 20. Click the Add button in the Circuit Loads panel. 21. From the Load drop-down list, select the required charger.
MLI Ultra 12/1250, 24/1250 – User and Installation Manual 6. MULTIPLE BATTERIES Only create multiple battery systems with batteries of the same type and capacity. Make sure that all batteries are fully charged. Use properly sized fuses and wiring. Keep the various interconnect cables as short as possible.
✓ The batteries have the same product code and software version. Do not mix with other models. Several batteries in series and/or parallel is called a cluster. A cluster can contain up to 24 devices in total. One MLI Ultra (it does not matter which one) is the Primary unit, the others are called replica units.
1. Right-click USB:MasterBus… and select Login. 2. Select Installer and enter the installer code. 3. Select the MLI Ultra that will act as Primary and go to the Configuration tab. 4. Enter the number of batteries in the # series (S) field.
Preconditions: - a CZone system is already configured, including all batteries; - the CZone Configuration Tool opened the required configuration file. 1. In the CZone Configuration Tool, in the Modules tab, double-click the MLI Ultra that will act as Primary battery.
MLI Ultra 12/1250, 24/1250 – User and Installation Manual 7. STORAGE AND CARE If necessary, use a soft clean cloth to clean the MLI Ultra. Never use any liquids or acids. The battery should be stored in a dry and well-ventilated environment. The rate of self-discharge is less than 5% per month.
MLI Ultra 12/1250, 24/1250 – User and Installation Manual 8. TROUBLESHOOTING To protect it from high/low temperature, high/low cell voltage, and over-current, the MLI Ultra 12/1250, 24/1250 automatically opens a built-in relay to disconnects it from the outside environment if thresholds are met. See chapter "SPECIFICATIONS" for the thresholds.
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• Recovering from depletion (cell between 1.5 and 2.5V) If the MLI Ultra was completely discharged and is connected to a charger, an integrated 1A charger charges the cells to 2.5V. After that, the battery will be switched-on, and normal charging can start.
MLI Ultra 12/1250, 24/1250 – User and Installation Manual General Approvals CE, E-mark (pending), FCC (pending), UN38.3 UL1642 (cellspack) Cycle life 3000 cycles at 80% Depth of Discharge Protection degree IP65 Parallel configuration Series configuration Yes, up to 48V Balancing mechanism...
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