Smart BMS 12-200 1. Safety precautions • Installation must strictly follow the national safety regulations in compliance with the enclosure, installation, creepage, clearance, casualty, markings and segregation requirements of the end-use application. • Installation must be performed by qualified and trained installers only.
The Smart BMS 12-200 monitors and protects each individual battery cell within the battery and will disconnect the alternator, charge sources or DC loads in case of low/high battery cell voltage or high temperature.
In some cases an interface cable such as a non-inverting or inverting on/off cable may be required, see Appendix A [11]. 2.3. What's in the box • Smart BMS 12-200 • Ground wire with 10mm eye terminal • 2-pin plug with pre-installed wire loop • 3-pin plug for load/charge disconnect and pre-alarm •...
Smart BMS 12-200 3. Installation and configuration 3.1. Important warning Lithium batteries are expensive and can be damaged due to over discharge or over charge. The shutdown due to low cell voltage by the BMS should always be used as a last resort to be on the safe side at all times.
Smart BMS 12-200 3.2.3. Controlling a battery charger via Charge disconnect • Battery chargers that are not connected to the System+ port must interrupt the charging process in case of imminent overvoltage or overtemperature of the cells. The Charge disconnect output of the Smart BMS can be used for this purpose.
Smart BMS 12-200 3.3. System examples Below you will find a selection of system examples. Note that there are many other possibilities. It is mandatory to study Appendix A [11] as there can be different types of cable interfaces within a product group to control chargers, inverters and inverter/chargers from the Load and Charge disconnect outputs of the BMS.
Smart BMS 12-200 3.4. Installation Before installation, make proper system design considerations to avoid unnecessary connections and to keep cable lengths as short as possible. See also the System examples [6] chapter. 1. Preferably mount the Smart BMS on a vertical surface for optimal cooling.
Smart BMS 12-200 3.5. Configuration 3.5.1. Smart BMS settings The Smart BMS is configured via Bluetooth and the VictronConnect app. See the VictronConnect manual for download and installation details. The following steps describe the configuration process and options: 1. Power up the Smart BMS according to the Installation chapter [7].
Smart BMS 12-200 4. Specifications Smart BMS 12-200 Alternator port - maximum charge current 100A (with a 125A fuse) System+ port - max charge and discharge current 200A Peak discharge current 400A Input voltage to start charging >13V Current consumption, remote on 17.5mA (excluding Load output and Charge output current)
Smart BMS 12-200 5. Appendix 5.1. Appendix A Loads which can be controlled directly by the Load disconnect output of the Smart BMS: • Inverters: All Phoenix inverters VE.Direct and Phoenix Inverters Smart. Connect the Load disconnect output of the BMS to terminal H of the 2-pole connector of the inverter.
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BMS to reset the system. The MultiPlus will then switch on and start charging (if connected to an AC power source). • MultiPlus-II and MultiPlus 3kVA or more: For more info on how to configure the MultiPlus to work with the Smart BMS 12-200 please refer to the document on our website: https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Manual-Connecting-other-lithium-battery-systems-to-Multis-...
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Smart BMS 12-200 5.2. Appendix B Error/ Warning Codes E-B30: Calibration failure Internal malfunction – calibration data failure/missing. Contact dealer for support – Fault is not user correctable and Smart BMS requires replacement. E-B31: Configuration failure Internal malfunction - configuration data failure/missing.
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Smart BMS 12-200 1. Make sure that the correct fuse rating has been selected. Choosing the right fuse will also prevent overheating of the alternator and/or DC cabling. 2. Check for loose/high resistance connections and ensure that appropriate gauge wiring is used in the installation.
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Smart BMS 12-200 5.3. Appendix C LED indicators (from left to right) 1. Green: Alternator charging 2. Red: Over-Temperature protection of the Smart BMS 3. Green: Smart BMS is active 4. Blue: blinking – Bluetooth broadcasting, ON – connection established 5.
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