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  • Page 2 Thank you! Congratulations on choosing an EFOY fuel cell from SFC Energy AG. We hope you enjoy your new power supply. If you have any questions about installation or operation, please contact your sales partner or the EFOY hotline. Copyright by SFC Energy AG 2020. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device. Service and contact SFC Energy AG Eugen-Sänger-Ring 7 85649 Brunnthal Germany Hotline: +49 (0) 89 673 592 555 Toll-free number*: 00800 732 762 78 E-mail: service@sfc.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Safety Contents Safety ................................ 44 Explanation of signal words ........................44 Safety instructions for the EFOY fuel cell ....................45 Safety instructions for methanol ........................ 47 Certificates ................................ 48 Proper use ................................ 49 Transportation and disposal ........................49 Design and specifications ........................50 Product contents .............................

  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Safety 1.1 Explanation of signal words DANGER Indicates a hazard with a high degree of risk which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.  Pay attention to the danger warning. WARNING Indicates a hazard with a medium degree of risk which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions For The Efoy Fuel Cell

    Safety 1.2 Safety instructions for the EFOY fuel cell DANGER Risk of electric shock! The EFOY fuel cell is not waterproof. Penetrating water connecting with electricity creates a risk of injury.  Ensure that no water can enter the EFOY fuel cell. ...
  • Page 7 Safety Safety instructions for ventilation WARNING Exhaust gases from the EFOY fuel cell may contain harmful compounds.  Do not breathe in exhaust gases directly or for prolonged periods.  Use only the accompanying exhaust gas hose.  Using the exhaust hose, direct the exhaust gases from the installation area to the open air.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions For Methanol

    Use only battery types that correspond with the specifications. 1.3 Safety instructions for methanol Safe and tested EFOY fuel cartridges contain methanol approved by SFC Energy AG. When the EFOY fuel cell and EFOY fuel cartridges are used properly, there is no risk of coming into contact with methanol.

  • Page 9: Certificates

    The warranty period begins with the purchase of a new EFOY fuel cell and only takes effect following registration. Retain the purchase receipt in a secure place. Warranty service is based on the warranty conditions of SFC Energy AG valid at the time of purchase for the Page 48...

  • Page 10: Proper Use

    1.5 Proper use EFOY fuel cells from the SFC Energy AG company are automatic charging devices for 12 V and 24 V lead batteries and lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO4). Only batteries which comply with the specifications of the device (see S 2.3) may be...

  • Page 11: Design And Specifications

    Design and specifications Design and specifications 2.1 Product contents The set contains the following: Operating instructions with warranty conditions (1) EFOY fuel cell (7) External cover (2) EFOY service fluid (8) Exhaust heat tube (3) Exhaust heat elbow (9) Bluetooth adapter (4) Insulated exhaust gas hose (10) Fuel cartridge holder, incl.

  • Page 12: Connections Of The Efoy Fuel Cell

    Accessory connection (RJ-12 port) Connection for exhaust heat diversion 10 Device type, serial number and MAC address 11 Status LED 2.3 Specifications 2.3.1 12 V performance data EFOY 80 EFOY 150 Max. output power 40 W 75 W Output power after 3,000...
  • Page 13 Design and specifications Quiescent power 42 mA consumption 2.3.2 24 V performance data EFOY 80 EFOY 150 Max. output power 40 W 75 W Output power after 3,000 21 W 43 W operating hours Max. charging current at 1.9 A 3.6 A...
  • Page 14 Design and specifications Operation At the device, using the EFOY app, using the operating panel or via the EFOY cloud Data interface RJ-12 port (CAN & RS232) for the use of accessories RJ-45 port (Ethernet) Communication protocol MODBUS TCP; plain text (SIO commands) Electrical interface 4-pin port for EFOY charging cable Power: plus (+) and minus (-): 4 mm²...

  • Page 15: Charging Parameters

    Design and specifications 2.3.4 EFOY fuel cartridges The M28 EFOY fuel cartridges and MT60 methanol tank are not suitable for use in vehicles. MT60 Volume 5 liters 10 liters 28 liters 60 liters Weight 4.3 kg 8.4 kg 23.4 kg 51.1 kg Energy capacity 5.6 kWh...
  • Page 16 Design and specifications Factory default Min. Max. 12 V/24 V 12 V/24 V 12 V/24 V Switch-on voltage 12.6 V/25.2 V 12.0 V/24.0 V 13.4 V/25.2 V Switch-off voltage 14.5 V/29.0 V 13.8 V/27.6 V 14.6 V/29.2 V Switch-off current 2.0 A/1.0 A 0.5 A/0.25 A 10.0 A/5.0 A...

  • Page 17: Operating The Efoy Fuel Cell

    Operating the EFOY fuel cell Operating the EFOY fuel cell You can operate the EFOY fuel cell as follows: EFOY app (see S 3.1). • ECTION Operating panel (see S 3.2). • ECTION Buttons on device (see S 3.3). • ECTION 3.1 Using the app The EFOY app is freely available from the App Store and Google Play.
  • Page 18 Operating the EFOY fuel cell For information on connecting the operating panel, see S  ECTION Select the desired language.  Follow the instructions on the operating panel for the initial configuration. See S  ECTION 4.1. Following the initial configuration and deactivation of transportation protection, the main screen will appear.

  • Page 19: Using The Button On The Efoy

    Operating the EFOY fuel cell 3.3 Using the button on the EFOY The figure below shows the actions you can initiate with the button (see S 2.2, N ECTION UMBER The LED status overview (see S 8) also lists all other color codes. ECTION The glossary (see S 9) explains the various different operating modes and statuses of...

  • Page 20: Commissioning The Efoy Fuel Cell

    Commissioning the EFOY fuel cell Commissioning the EFOY fuel cell Requirement: The EFOY fuel cell and fuel cartridge are installed. Should this not be the case, refer to the steps for mounting, electrical connection and use of the EFOY fuel cell and fuel cartridge in the revision 10/2020 of the mounting instructions which you can download from www.efoy.com.

  • Page 21: Operation

    Commissioning the EFOY fuel cell To use the EFOY fuel cell, transportation protection must be deactivated using the EFOY app or the operating panel. 4.2 Operation The EFOY fuel cell indicates its status by way of the status LED on the device (see S ECTION 2.2, I 11).
  • Page 22 Commissioning the EFOY fuel cell whether or not the switch-off current is reached. You can set the charging duration manually. 4.2.2 Sleep operating mode In the Sleep operating mode, the battery is no longer charged automatically. Only battery protection and antifreeze are still maintained. A sufficiently full fuel cartridge and battery must be connected for this purpose.
  • Page 23 Commissioning the EFOY fuel cell 4.2.6 Resetting the EFOY fuel cell to the factory defaults Using a paper clip, push the button in the opening on the protective cap retainer for 10 seconds (see S 2.2, N ECTION UMBER By resetting the factory defaults, the following settings are reset: Battery type ...

  • Page 24: Maintaining And Caring For The Efoy Fuel Cell

    Fuel cartridge empty appears in the EFOY app and on the operating panel. INFO Contamination or foreign particles in commercially available methanol will damage the EFOY fuel cell. Use only original EFOY fuel cartridges approved by SFC Energy AG.  Check the fuel cartridge connection for proper functioning on a regular ...
  • Page 25 Maintaining and caring for the EFOY fuel cell 5.1.1 Removing the fuel cartridge Unscrew the fuel cartridge  connection from the empty fuel cartridge. Seal the fuel cartridge tight using  the sealing cap. Open the belt.  Remove the fuel cartridge. ...
  • Page 26 Maintaining and caring for the EFOY fuel cell M5 fuel cartridge: M10 fuel cartridge: Secure the belt of the fuel cartridge Secure the belt of the fuel cartridge   holder vertically. holder across the side. Remove the sealing cap. Remove the sealing cap.
  • Page 27 Maintaining and caring for the EFOY fuel cell Remove the sealing cap of the EFOY  M28 fuel cartridge. Screw the M28 adapter (2) onto the  EFOY M28 fuel cartridge (3). Screw the fuel cartridge connection (1)  onto the M28 adapter (2). The EFOY M28 fuel cartridge can also be used in a horizontal position.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Efoy Fuel Cell

    Maintaining and caring for the EFOY fuel cell Remove the sealing cap.  Screw the fuel cartridge connection  onto the EFOY methanol tank. MT60 tank: The MT60 tank must be installed and secured upright in stationary and mobile applications. Installation must be inspected and approved for safety.
  • Page 29 Maintaining and caring for the EFOY fuel cell automatically saved in the EFOY fuel cell. The update itself can only be carried out if charging is not in progress. During the update process, ensure that the EFOY fuel cell is connected to the battery and that there is an Internet connection.

  • Page 30: Refilling Efoy Service Fluid

    Maintaining and caring for the EFOY fuel cell 5.5 Refilling EFOY service fluid If the Please refill service fluid message appears in the operating panel or EFOY app, please follow the instructions. Use only original EFOY service fluid. Add a bottle of EFOY service fluid as needed.

  • Page 31: Remedying Malfunctions

    Remedying malfunctions Remedying malfunctions 6.1 Malfunctions indicated by messages In case of interruptions and malfunctions, the status LED will flash or light up (see S ECTION and a message appears in the EFOY app and on the operating panel. There you will find instructions on how you can remedy the interruption/malfunction.

  • Page 32: Shutting Down And Storing The Efoy Fuel Cell

    Shutting down and storing the EFOY fuel cell Shutting down and storing the EFOY fuel cell 7.1 Shutting down the EFOY fuel cell Switch off the EFOY fuel cell (see S 4.2.4).  ECTION Remove the EFOY fuel cartridge.  Unplug the charging cable (1).

  • Page 33: Activating Transportation Protection/Carrying Out The Transportation Protection Procedure

    Shutting down and storing the EFOY fuel cell Store the EFOY fuel cell in a cool and well-ventilated place which is over 1 °C.  INFO If the EFOY fuel cell is exposed to temperatures below 1 °C without the battery connected and without a sufficiently filled EFOY fuel cartridge, there is a risk of frost damage.

  • Page 34: Led Status Overview

    LED status overview LED status overview The following table provides an overview of the various color codes of the LED status indicator of the EFOY fuel cell. Description EFOY status EFOY mode Sleep Continuous Deep discharge protection Sleep Green Flashing slowly Standby Auto (every 5 seconds)
  • Page 35 LED status overview Flashing quickly (four times per Resetting to factory defaults White second) Flashing quickly (two times per Firmware update in progress Blue second) Continuous Firmware update failed Magenta Page 74...

  • Page 36: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Absorption time Automatic operating mode: If the switch-off voltage has been reached, but the switch-off current is not reached within the absorption time, the EFOY fuel cell switches off when the absorption time is reached. Antifreeze The EFOY fuel cell is in operation in order to warm itself. The battery is (EFOY state) charged if necessary.
  • Page 37 Glossary Off (EFOY status) Off operating mode: The switch-on voltage (switch-on threshold) is not taken into account. To protect the fuel cell and battery, antifreeze and battery protection are activated if necessary. Shutdown procedure Off operating mode: (EFOY state) The EFOY fuel cell has been switched to the Off operating mode. Charging is stopped.
  • Page 38 The EFOY fuel cell switches on automatically if the charge level drops below the maximum discharge level (see S 2.3). ECTION Switch-on voltage Automatic operating mode: The EFOY fuel cell switches on automatically when the battery voltage falls below the switch-on voltage (or switch-on threshold) (see S ECTION 2.3).

  • Page 39: Software Licenses Of Third-Party Suppliers Used

    Software licenses of third-party suppliers used 10 Software licenses of third-party suppliers used You can download extensive use of all third-party supplier software licenses at https://www.my-efoy.com/third-party-licenses. All specified license conditions, disclaimers and copyright information is available for download here. Page 78...

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