Whisper Power Power Plus User Manual

Whisper Power Power Plus User Manual

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Lithium Battery
Power Plus
E n j o y G r e e n E n e r g y
12 V / 105 Ah | (1.35 kWh LiFePO4)
whisperpower.com

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  • Page 1 User Manual Lithium Battery Power Plus E n j o y G r e e n E n e r g y 12 V / 105 Ah | (1.35 kWh LiFePO4) whisperpower.com...
  • Page 2 WhisperPower Lithium Power Plus 12 V 105 Ah...
  • Page 3 Lithium Power Plus battery. This manual is meant for the installer and the user of the Lithium Power Plus battery. Only quali- fied, certified personnel may install and perform maintenance on the Lithium Power Plus battery.
  • Page 4 WhisperPower Lithium Power Plus 12 V 105 Ah...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4.5.2. Using the WP BCI-C1 (Battery Communication Interface) with a normal relay 4.6. Connecting Lithium Power Plus batteries in series and parallel 4.6.1. Connecting Lithium Power Plus batteries in series 4.6.2. Connecting Lithium Power Plus batteries in parallel 4.6.3. Connecting Lithium Power Plus batteries in series and parallel 4.7. CANopen interface...
  • Page 6 WhisperPower Lithium Power Plus 12 V 105 Ah 4.7.1. CAN Bus network topology 4.7.2. Termination Resistors 4.7.3. CAN Bus power 4.8. Disconnecting the Lithium Power Plus battery Battery use 5.1. General information 5.2. Charging 5.2.1. Battery balancing 5.2.2. Reading out the battery’s State of Charge (SoC) 5.3.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Caution! External disconnect device is required! 1.2. Intended use The WP-Lithium Power Plus 12 V/105 Ah battery serves as a energy source of 12V in power systems for recreational vehicles, commercial vehicles, leisure boats, commercial vessels and stationary applications. Potential applications of this Lithium Power Plus battery in- clude: off grid power supply, marine power supply, medium for (renewable) energy storage and (traction) battery for vehicles.Use as a starter battery is not possible.
  • Page 8: Used Symbols

    > 3500 (1C continuous discharge, DoD 100%)* Table 2. General product specifications *The cycle life value given above is an indication at 23°C. The Lithium Power Plus battery cycle life depends strongly on temperature and the applied charging and discharging loads.
  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    WhisperPower Lithium Power Plus 12 V 105 Ah 2.3. Technical specifications Mass 10 kg / 22 lbs Ingress protection rating IP66 Cell type/Chemistry Prismatic LiFe P04 Table 3. Technical specifications 2.3.1. Battery designation Battery designation according to EC61960 IFpP/36/130/195/[4S]M/-20+50/90 Table 4. Battery 2.3.2.
  • Page 10: Dimensions (±1Mm)

    Figure 1. Dimensions 2.4. Environmental conditions Warning! The Lithium Power Plus battery may only be used in conditions specified in this manual. Exposing the Lithium Power Plus battery to conditions outside the specified boundaries may lead to serious damage to the product and/or the...
  • Page 11: Marine Use

    WhisperPower Lithium Power Plus 12 V 105 Ah Use the Lithium Power Plus battery in a dry, clean, dust free, well ventilated space. Do not expose the Lithium Power Plus battery to fire or water or solvents. When the Lithium Power Plus battery is placed in an enclosed environment without air circulation, it is advised to provide 2 ventilation holes of 100mm x 100mm each.
  • Page 12: Components

    WhisperPower Lithium Power Plus 12 V 105 Ah 2.6. Components Figure 2. Components 2.6.1. List of components 1. (1x) WP-Lithium Power Plus 12 V/105 Ah Battery 2. (4x) M8 Bolt 3. (4x) M8 Spring washer 4. (4x) M8 Plain washer 5. (2x) Terminal protection cap 2.7.
  • Page 13: Led Indicators

    Warning mode Table 9. LED Mode When the Lithium Power Plus battery is in operational mode and the battery is not being charged or discharged, the Green LED indicator flashes every 3 seconds. 2.7.2. Con1&2 (CANopen; 5-pin “micro” style connector)
  • Page 14: Peripheral Equipment

    2.8. Peripheral equipment 2.8.1. Obligatory In order for the Lithium Power Plus battery to be used safely, a WIB or BCI in combination with an external disconnect device must be installed. If an external switch off device is not installed the warranty of the battery will be void.
  • Page 15: Safety Guidelines And Measures

    • In the event of the Lithium Power Plus battery leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
  • Page 16: Installation

    Warning! Do not overcharge the Lithium Power Plus battery. 4.3.1. Placement of the battery Before it is used, the Lithium Power Plus battery must be positioned in such a way that it will not move around in its compartment during use. If necessary, the Lithium Power Plus battery may be fixed in place by means of mounting brackets.
  • Page 17: Installing The Mandatory Battery Disconnect Device

    Disconnect device (WIB or BCI with relay). 4.5.1. Using the WP WIB (WhisperPower Interface Box) Warning! Do not connect a load or charger directly on the Lithium Power Plus battery, always connect these devices at the load side of the WIB.
  • Page 18: Using The Wp Bci-C1 (Battery Communication Interface) With A Normal Relay

    4.6.1. Connecting Lithium Power Plus batteries in series Caution! B efore connecting 2 or more Lithium Power Plus batteries, the Lithium Power Plus batteries must be charged to 100% SoC. Caution! For more than 4 Lithium Power Plus batteries in series connection consult Whisper Power or your dealer.
  • Page 19: Connecting Lithium Power Plus Batteries In Parallel

    Figure 6. B atteries connected in series with external disconnect device and BCI. 4.6.2. Connecting Lithium Power Plus batteries in parallel Caution! B efore connecting 2 or more Lithium Power Plus batteries, the Lithium Power Plus batteries must be charged to 100% SoC. Caution! For more than 4 Lithium Power Plus batteries in parallel connection consult Whisper Power or your dealer.
  • Page 20: Connecting Lithium Power Plus Batteries In Series And Parallel

    Batteries closest to load will have the highest contribution to the current into the load. Whereas batteries further away from load will have lesser current contribution. Wear and tear will be higher on the Lithium Power Plus battery close to the load. 4.6.3. Connecting Lithium Power Plus batteries in series and parallel Caution! B efore connecting 2 or more Lithium Power Plus batteries, the Lithium Power Plus batteries must be charged to 100% SoC.
  • Page 21: Canopen Interface

    4.7.1. CAN Bus network topology The CAN Bus must be used in a bus network topology. Do not use a ring- or a star topology. The maximum CAN bus legnth is limitted because the Lithium Power Plus battery has a fixed bitrate of 250kbps.
  • Page 22: Termination Resistors

    When using the BCI with 1 Lithium Power Plus battery, the CAN power cable is required. When using the BCI with 2 to 16 Lithium Power Plus batteries, the CAN power cable isn’t required. The power is provided by the BCI.
  • Page 23: Disconnecting The Lithium Power Plus Battery

    (the protection relay will switch off) Caution! Charge before use Caution! Disconnect the charger from the Lithium Power Plus battery if it is not used for a long time. Caution! To preserve the lifespan of the Lithium Power Plus battery, use a charger approved by Whisper Power.
  • Page 24: Reading Out The Battery's State Of Charge (Soc)

    1. Inspect for loose and/or damaged wiring and contacts, cracks, deformations, leakage or damage of any other kind. If damage to the Lithium Power Plus battery is found, it must be replaced. Do not attempt to charge or use a damaged Lithium Power Plus battery. Do not touch the liquid from a ruptured Lithium Power Plus battery 2.
  • Page 25: Cleaning

    WhisperPower Lithium Power Plus 12 V 105 Ah 5. Consider replacing the Lithium Power Plus battery with a new one if you note either of the following conditions: - The Lithium Power Plus battery run time drops below about 80% of the original run time.
  • Page 26: Disposal And Recycling

    WhisperPower Lithium Power Plus 12 V 105 Ah Visit www.iata.org for the complete transport regulations and packing instructions for this product. The relevant information for Lithium Power Plus batteries can be found under “Programs” > “Cargo” > “Dangerous goods (HAZMAT)”.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    WhisperPower Lithium Power Plus 12 V 105 Ah 10. Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Solution The capacity The cells within the batteries Perform one full charge cycle to of the Lithium are not properly balanced or the balance the cells. Power Plus...
  • Page 28: Warranty And Liability

    Failure to inspect the products and inform Whisper Power within the stated time or the use of the products at any time shall be conclusive evidence that Whisper Power has satisfac- torily tendered delivery.
  • Page 29 Whisper Power has taken out insurance against certain risks, as described in the respective insurance policies. These policies contain a usual limitation of insurance payment to be paid out to Whisper Power if, and to the extent that, the event is a covered event.
  • Page 30 WhisperPower Lithium Power Plus 12 V 105 Ah Appendix I. Declaration of Conformity E n j o y G r e e n E n e r g y EC Declaration of Conformity Product Number/Name/Description: WP-Lithium Power Plus Battery 12V / 105Ah...
  • Page 31 WhisperPower Lithium Power Plus 12 V 105 Ah...
  • Page 32 E n j o y G r e e n E n e r g y WhisperPower BV Kelvinlaan 82, 9207 JB Drachten The Netherlands www.whisperpower.com sales@whisperpower.com...

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