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- Page 1 PROFESSIONAL SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL BATTERY MODELS DLP-GC2-12V DLP-GC2-24V DLP-GC2-36V DLP-GC2-48V 805-0027 REV A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Audience, Messages, Warnings, General Safety, Personal Protective Equipment 1.1 Audience 1.2 Message 1.3 Warnings and General Safety 1.4 Personal Protective Equipment 2. Specifications 2.1 Electrical Specifications 2.2 Mechanical Specifications 2.3 Environmental Specifications 2.4 Protection Specifications 2.5 Internal Heating Specifications 2.6 Specifications for Parallel System Sizing 2.7 Regulatory 3. -
Page 3: Audience, Messages, Warnings, General Safety, Personal Protective Equipment
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. AUDIENCE, MESSAGES, WARNINGS, GENERAL SAFETY, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 1.1 Audience Certain configuration, installations, service, and operating tasks should only be performed by qualified personnel in consultation with local authorities having jurisdiction and authorized dealers. Qualified personnel should have training, knowledge, and experience in: •... -
Page 4: Warnings And General Safety
1.3 Warning and General Safety WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD. This equipment must only be installed as spec- ified. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. If the battery case has been damaged, do not touch exposed contents. No user-serviceable parts inside. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious injury. -
Page 5: Personal Protective Equipment
• Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals. • Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified for the system. The use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazards. -
Page 6: Mechanical Specifications
2.2 Mechanical Specifications Table 2-2. DLP-GC2 Mechanical Specifications Mechanical Spec. DLP-GC2-12V DLP-GC2-24V DLP-GC2-36V DLP-GC2-48V Chemistry LiFePO Length 260 mm (10.2 in) Width 180 mm (7.1 in) Total Height 275 mm (10.8 in) 5/16 in Stud (Height 22 mm) Terminal 5/16 in Button Insert (Depth 18 mm) Terminal Torque 13 Nm 9.6 ft-lb Weight... - Page 7 Protection Spec. DLP-GC2-12V DLP-GC2-24V DLP-GC2-36V DLP-GC2-48V Over-discharge Current 3-second rating 3-second rating 3-second rating Protection 350 A 219 A 105 A Recovery Recover after 120 seconds Over-temperature in Discharge Protection Cell temperature above 60°C (140°F) for 3 seconds Recovery Cell temperature below 50°C (122°F) Under-temperature Discharge Protection Cell temperature below -20°C (-4°F) for 5 seconds...
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Page 8: Internal Heating Specifications
2.5 Internal Heating Specifications Table 2-5. DLP-GC2 Internal Heating Specifications Internal Heating Spec. DLP-GC2-12V DLP-GC2-24V DLP-GC2-36V DLP-GC2-48V Heating Power 50 W 50 W 50 W 50 W Heating On Charge detected and < 0°C (32°F) Heating Off Temperature > 2°C (36°F) 2.6 Specifications for Parallel System Sizing Table 2-6. -
Page 9: Transportation
3. TRANSPORTATION If the battery is not installed in equipment, it must be transported in the original package or equivalent. According to the UN Handbook of Tests and Criteria, Batteries are tested to part III, subsection 38.3 (ST/SG/AC.10/11/ Rev. 5). For transport, the batteries belong to category UN3480, Class 9. -
Page 10: Ptfe Membrane Vent
5.2 PTFE Membrane Vent Membrane vents enable the free passage of gases and vapours and equalize the pressure between the internal and ambient conditions. This helps to protect and preserve the internal components of the battery. 5.3 Battery ON/OFF Key Briefly press the battery’s ON/OFF key to switch the battery ON. -
Page 11: Lifting Points
NOTICE Crossing PIN functions may cause system damage. Do not terminate unused wires to ground, power, or other functions. Isolate unused PINs. 5.6 Lifting Points The battery lifting points are designed to be used with a standard golf cart battery lifting strap. - Page 12 sustained current above the specified limit. Over-temperature. Protection can occur during charge and discharge. Under-temperature. Protection can occur during charge and discharge. Load Qualification. When the battery is switched on, it will qualify the load attached to the battery to prevent turning on into a reverse polarity, short circuit, mixed voltage system, or large capacitive load.
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Page 13: Lynk Network Communication
Closed-loop communication with a Power Conversion device requires using a LYNK II or LYNK LITE Gateway Communication device available from Discover Battery. For details, please refer to the relevant LYNK Gateway Communication User Manual available at www.discoverbattery.com, or contact your Discover Battery provider for assistance. -
Page 14: Optional Accessories
6.4.4 External ON/OFF Key Use a momentary button type switch or a latching relay with a key to switch ON/OFF a battery network from a remote location. To toggle the battery network ON/OFF , connect the device to PIN 1 of the LYNK Network communication line and the positive terminal of the batteries. -
Page 15: Installation
8. INSTALLATION WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD: This equipment must only be installed as specified. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. If the battery case has been damaged, do not touch exposed contents. No user-serviceable parts inside. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury. NOTICE For chargers or inverters with temperature compensated charging, disable this feature. -
Page 16: Dc Cables
NOTE Warranty will be void if operated outside of these conditions. 8.3 DC Cables CAUTION FIRE HAZARD: Undersized cables can become hot and may potentially catch fire. Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor to moderate injury. The DC battery cables should meet the following requirements. Copper-stranded cable. -
Page 17: Terminal Connections And Hardware
NOTE Local electrical code in your area may require both positive and negative DC disconnect switches. Always refer to the applicable code and check with authority having jurisdiction to confirm local requirements. 8.5 Terminal Connections and Hardware The terminal connections and hardware should meet the following requirements: Connect to the battery terminal. -
Page 18: Parallel Battery Installation Procedure
Equipment must be installed in accordance with the standards set by the local authority having jurisdiction If the circuit of equipment that the battery is installed in has a disconnect, open the disconnect to isolate the battery. Ensure the battery is OFF . Ensure the cable connections are clean and serviceable. - Page 19 Minimum cable lengths. Select a location that minimizes the length of battery cables to reduce voltage drop from the impedance. Interconnection cables (battery to battery) must meet the following requirements to optimize performance: Equal cable gauge. The interconnection cables should be the same gauge. Equal cable length.
- Page 20 LOAD (+) LOAD (-) Figure 8 Load Connections. Connect the charger positive ( + ) cable and charger negative ( - ) cable to the opposing ends of the parallel batteries. CHARGER (+) LOAD (+) LOAD (-) CHARGER (-) Figure 9. Charger Connections. Torque all battery terminals to the recommended terminal torque of 13 Nm (9.6 ft-lb) to secure cable lugs.
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Page 21: Lynk Network
8.8 LYNK Network 8.8.1 Network Layout LYNK-enabled LYNK-enabled Device 1 Device 2 LYNK-enabled Device 3 Figure 10. Network Layout. 8.8.2 Network Installation Networking Guidelines: • Separate data and power cables. Allow for separation between data and power cables. Avoid data interference caused by running network cables bundled with power cables. -
Page 22: Operation
Insert the male end of the cable into the female end of the 950-0038 DLP T Connector and vice versa. Repeat until all nodes have been attached. Network with other devices and accessories as needed. Figure 12. Network Installation. Figure 13. Complete Network Installation. 8.8.3 Testing and Verification of the LYNK Network Network verification must be completed with one of 950-0006 SOC GAUGE TYPE A, 950-0039 SOC GAUGE TYPE B, 950-0025 LYNK II, or 950-0040 LYNK... -
Page 23: State Of Charge
A voltage-based battery meter designed for lead-acid batteries will not provide an accurate State-of-Charge (SOC) for lithium batteries. The following devices are available from Discover and will provide an accurate state of charge: • SOC GAUGE TYPE A • SOC GAUGE TYPE B... - Page 24 9.3.3 When to Charge the Battery • Opportunity charging is OK. Charging the battery after every use will not reduce its cycle life. • Partial state of charge is OK. If the battery SOC is greater than 10% at the end of discharge, it does not require an immediate charge. •...
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Page 25: Charging Profile
NOTICE Temperature compensation must be disabled. 9.3.5 Charging with Alternators • Not recommended. For the reasons stated below, it is not recommended to use an alternator as a charge source. • It is possible. Charging with an alternator is possible. However, use one of the following is REQUIRED: •... -
Page 26: Routine Inspection
NOTE Charging at 50% of nominal current or lower will extend battery cycle life. 9.4.1 Bulk Charge Bulk phase. The first phase of the charging process is the Bulk Charge, also referred to as the constant current phase. This is when the charger's maximum current is directed to the battery until the desired voltage is reached. -
Page 27: Replacing The Fuse
Before servicing the battery, follow all procedures to fully de-energize the battery system and use safe handling procedures when handling the battery. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury. Table 11-1. DLP Fuse Specifications Discover Service Part Number 960-0018 960-0019 960-0020... -
Page 28: Storage
13. RELATED INFORMATION Find information about Discover Battery at www.discoverbattery.com For warranty information, see 885-0031 Discover LITHIUM PRO Warranty Policy. 14. GLOSSARY OF TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND ACRONYMS DLP - Discover LITHIUM PRO LFP - LiFePO...
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