Azoteq PowerSense Series Product Manual

Lithium-iron phosphate battery

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This product manual provides further detail on the AZBAT48100C LiFePO4 battery. Please
familiarise yourself with the operating instructions in this document before operating the battery.

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REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................................................. 2
DISCLAIMER ............................................................................................................................................ 2
OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................................ 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 3
PRODUCT INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 4
INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 16
PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 18
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Before use ....................................................................................................................................18
During use ....................................................................................................................................18
EMERGENCY CONDITIONS .................................................................................................................. 19
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AZBAT48100C Product Manual
Revision 1.04
Page 1 of 20
September 2022

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    AFETY Before use ............................18 During use ............................18 EMERGENCY CONDITIONS ........................19 .......................... 19 EAKING CELLS ............................19 ............................19 THER Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 1 of 20 All Rights Reserved. Revision 1.04 September 2022...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    Also familiarise yourself with the warranty conditions of this product to ensure it is operated within stipulated requirements. Please complete the battery registration from the Azoteq website to activate your warranty. https://www.azoteq.com/warranty/ Please refer to the disclaimer at the end of this product manual for further information.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    6. Do not use different battery makes, models or manufacturers in parallel or series. a. DO NOT mix Azoteq Battery models (AZBAT A, B or C) 7. In the event of a fire, DO NOT use water to extinguish the fire.
  • Page 4: Product Information

    The battery is mounted in a durable 4U steel casing and fits in a standard 19-inch rack. The battery has two double M8 terminal connections on the front for a sturdy connection to the battery cables. Figure 1: AZBAT48100C physical dimensions Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 4 of 20 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5: Detailed Parameters

    Over charge cut-off current Over charge cut-off current delay Protection - discharge Over discharge current alarm 105A Over discharge cut-off current 110A Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 5 of 20 All Rights Reserved. Revision 1.04 September 2022...
  • Page 6 Breaker model DC125A *Cycle Life is defined as the number of cycles specified until the battery has less than 80% of the initial capacity. Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 6 of 20 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 7: Battery Interface

    Switching OFF: Pressing and holding the switch for 3 seconds will switch the BMS off. The SoC LEDs will switch off sequentially and the RUN light will switch off. Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 7 of 20 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 8 Battery. Use these MODBUS ports to connect the BMS of the battery to a parallel battery. Please refer to Table 5 for the pin assignment. Figure 3: LED indicator lights and communication port Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 8 of 20 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9 33.2 – 16.6 FLASH 49.8 – 33.2 FLASH 66.4 – 49.8 FLASH 83.0 – 66.4 FLASH 100 – 83.0 ● FLASH 3 Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 9 of 20 All Rights Reserved. Revision 1.04 September 2022...
  • Page 10: Communication Port Definitions

    A standard 4P4C RS232 to USB converter cable can be used for the connections between the battery and the monitoring PC. Table 6: AZBAT48100C RS232 port pin assignment Figure 5: RJ11 network cable pin reference RS232 Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 10 of 20 All Rights Reserved. Revision 1.04...
  • Page 11: Battery Management System Functionality

    Please ensure that a qualified installer familiar with the installation requirements is used for the installation. The installation details must be sent to Azoteq for the warranty to apply. Please download and complete the warranty document from the Azoteq website (https://www.azoteq.com/warranty/).
  • Page 12: Installation Location

    7. Connect the CANBUS/RS485 cable between the master battery and the inverter. a. As depicted by the blue connection in Figure 6. 8. Setup the DIP switches on the batteries for parallel use. Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 12 of 20 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13 Table 7. These values should update automatically on the inverter. The battery voltage, charge-and-discharge current, SoC value and battery temperature will be sent through to the inverter. Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 13 of 20 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 14: Parallel Connection

    The DIP switch numbering is similar to a leading-least-significant digit four bit number. Please refer to the following table for the DIP switch settings: Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 14 of 20 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 15 Do not stack the batteries directly on top of each other when using multiple batteries in parallel. Each battery should be installed on a mounting plate to allow air circulation. Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 15 of 20 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    >48V after which the external voltage source can be removed. 5. The input capacitors on the inverter will remain charged while the battery is connected to the inverter Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 16 of 20 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 17: Battery Pack Voltage Is Low Or Zero

    Insufficient Energy Capacity Cycle the battery 4 – 5 times by discharging to 80% DoD and then charging with a charging current between 10A to 20A. Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 17 of 20 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 18: Precautions

    2. Do not use this battery with that of another supplier or a different type of battery. 3. Do not use the batteries with a faulty or incompatible inverter. Copyright © Azoteq (Pty) Ltd 2021. AZBAT48100C Product Manual Page 18 of 20 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 19: Emergency Conditions

    PowerSense Series Emergency conditions Please refer the material safety datasheet (MSDS) for the batteries on the Azoteq website. Leaking cells 1. In the event of a cell leaking liquid or gas, take caution to prevent any contact with the skin and eyes and inhaling the gas.
  • Page 20 Azoteq products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems.

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