Summary of Contents for Advanced Energy Discover 42-48-6650
- Page 1 AES LiFePO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL - AUSTRALIA BATTERY MODEL 42-48-6650 805-0049 REV A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. AUDIENCE, SAFETY, MESSAGES, AND WARNINGS ........3 Audience . -
Page 3: Audience, Safety, Messages, And Warnings
Introduction The AES LiFePO is a battery that can operate on its own or in a battery bank configuration where multiple batteries are connected in parallel. This Manual covers serial numbers for part number 42-48-6650 greater than DET424820275xxxx. 1. AUDIENCE, SAFETY, MESSAGES, AND WARNINGS 1.1 Audience Configuration, installation, service, and operating tasks should only be performed by qualified personnel in consultation with local authorities having jurisdiction... -
Page 4: General Warnings
1.3 General Warnings Do not crush, disassemble or dispose of the battery module in fire or the garbage. This product is made of recyclable materials and must be recycled. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD • This equipment must only be installed as specified. •... -
Page 5: Safe Handling Procedures
1.4 Safe Handling Procedures Before using the battery, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit and all appropriate sections of this manual. • Use personal protective equipment when working with batteries. • Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. •... -
Page 6: Items Shipped In The Box
2. ITEMS SHIPPED IN THE BOX Table 2-1, AES LiFePO box contents Items Description Battery Terminator Splitter 1 Terminal cover (black) Terminal cover (red) M8 bolt 1 set Safety warning decals 3. SPECIFICATIONS All specifications in this document are published @25ºC / 77ºF . 3.1 Electrical Specifications Table 3-1, AES LiFePO Electrical Specifications... -
Page 7: Mechanical Specifications
3.2 Mechanical Specifications Table 3-2, AES LiFePO4 Electrical Specifications Mechanical Specifications 42-48-6650 Chemistry LiFePO Length 471.5 mm (18.56 in) Width 347 .5 mm (13.68 in) Height 375 mm (14.76 in) Terminal Weight 87 .0 kg (191.8 lb) IP Rating IP55 Case Material Powder Coated Cold Rolled Steel TERMINAL TORQUE: 9 Nm +/- 3 (6.64 ft-lb) to a maximum depth of 14 mm. - Page 8 Over-Discharge Current 3-second rating Protection 300 A Recovery Recovery after 120 seconds Over-temperature in Discharge Cell temperature above 60°C (140°F) for 5 Protection seconds Recovery Cell temperature below 50°C (122°F) Under-temperature in Discharge Protection Cell temperature below -20°C (-4°F) for 5 seconds. Recovery Cell temperature above -18°C (0°F) Over-temperature in Charge...
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Page 9: Regulatory
3.5 Regulatory Table 3-5, 42-48-6650 Regulatory Regulatory UN 38.3 Transportation IEC 62133 UL 1973 UL 2271 UL 9540 Applies when the battery is used with Schneider Electric inverter-chargers. 4. TRANSPORTATION If the battery is not installed in the equipment, transport it in the original package or equivalent. -
Page 10: Internal Battery Fuse
6.1 Internal Battery Fuse The internal battery fuse provides backup overcurrent protection. NOTE Additional external DC fusing is required to protect the battery cables from DC overcurrent and to meet installation codes. 6.2 ON/OFF Key Press the battery’s ON/OFF key for 2 to 3 seconds to switch the battery either ON or OFF . -
Page 11: Equipment Ground
6.3.1 AEbus Port (LYNK Port) Communication RJ45 Pin Assignment Pin Number Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Reserved. Do not use. Reserved. Do not use. Reserved. Do not use. CAN Low CAN High Reserved. Do not use. CAN Ground Figure 3. -
Page 12: Battery Management System
7.2 Battery Management System 7.2.1 Battery Management System Protections The Battery Management System’s (BMS) primary function is to monitor cell module voltage, temperature, and battery current. The BMS uses this information to maintain cell operation within operating specifications. If a parameter falls outside of operating specifications, the BMS will disconnect and protect the battery from: 1. -
Page 13: Aebus (Lynk) Network Communication
Closed-loop communication with a Power Conversion device requires using the LYNK II Communication Gateway device from Discover Battery. Refer to the relevant LYNK II Installation and Operation Manual available from the www.discoverbattery.com website, or contact your Discover Battery provider for assistance. -
Page 14: Installation
9. INSTALLATION WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK 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. • There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury. -
Page 15: Dc Cables
4. Away from water. Protect from exposure to water, including water sprayed from nozzles. In a wall-mounted configuration, mount the batteries at least 50 mm (2 in) off the ground. 5. Orientation. Install the battery in any direction other than face down. Do not install face-down. -
Page 16: Securing The Battery
1. Appropriate size. Size the fuses and disconnects following local codes to protect the wiring in the system and are required to open before the cable reaches its maximum current carrying capability. 2. Install disconnects in both the positive and negative cables. The disconnect should be located close to the battery and installed in both the positive and negative cables. -
Page 17: Installing The Battery
446.5 mm 12.5 mm 446.5 mm Figure 5. 42-48-6650 screw holes 9.6 Installing the Battery Battery cables must be sized to the specifications required by the inverter-charger and installed in accordance with the standards set by the authority having local jurisdiction. -
Page 18: Installing Batteries In Parallel Battery Wiring
Washers ARE NOT compressed M8” bolt (supplied with batter) Copper compression lug Lock washer (supplied with battery) Terminal hardware Shrink-wrap to is bottomed out! Flat washer (supplied with battery) color-code the cable Battery cable lug Ensure nothing is between Terminal the terminal surface and the surface battery cable lug... - Page 19 LOAD/CHARGER LOAD/CHARGER LOAD CHARGER CHARGER LOAD LOAD/CHARGER LOAD/CHARGER LOAD CHARGER CHARGER LOAD INSTALLATION USING BUS BAR All parallel cables should be the same length Figure 7. Batteries in Parallel Installation NOTE • Whenever replacing a battery in a parallel installation, use a battery of the same age, model, capacity, and voltage.
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Page 20: Aebus (Lynk) Network
9.8 AEbus (LYNK) Network 9.8.1 Network Layout AES batteries use the AEbus (LYNK) Network to coordinate voltage, temperature, and current data. Network terminators are required for the AEbus (LYNK) Network to function properly. Terminate AEBus Connector COM1 COM1 COM1 Battery Battery Battery Figure 8. - Page 21 NOTE • Schneider Electric Conext branded devices communicate over Xanbus, forming a Closed-Loop configuration using the Xanbus Port on the AES battery, and do not require the LYNK II Communication Gateway (p/n 950-0025). For instructions on using Xanbus, refer to Application Note 885-0013 Closed-Loop Integration with Xanbus Enabled Schneider Electric Conext Products.
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Page 22: Operation
10. OPERATION The BMS prevents battery operation outside of specified operating conditions. Understand each of these protections and set up the system accordingly. Refer to Table 3-4, AES LiFePO Protection Specifications. NOTICE • Intentionally bypassing the BMS to operate the battery outside maximum and minimum limits voids the warranty. -
Page 23: Charging Profile
Refer to the appropriate Application Note available from www.discoverbattery.com for the set up of closed-loop parameters and integration with specific brands of solar inverter-chargers, solar charger controllers, mobile inverter-chargers, and industrial chargers. 10.3.2 Open-Loop Charging Open-loop charging is a method of charging where the battery and charger do not communicate. - Page 24 Bulk Absorption Float 100%SOC U1 Max Bulk Vdc Absorption & Balancing CURRENT I Max U2 Float Terminate at 2%-3% of I Min 200 milliamps required for battery rated capacity balancing current Figure 9. Charge Graph. NOTICE • Charge with a Lithium charge profile matching the specifications for the AES LiFePO battery.
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Page 25: Routine Inspection
10.4.3 Equalization Charge CAUTION FIRE AND BURN HAZARD • Do not perform an equalization charge on the AES LiFePO battery. Failure to follow these instructions may result in minor to moderate injury. Do not equalize charge the AES LiFePO battery. Equalization charging is intended only for lead-acid batteries. -
Page 26: Battery Module Firmware And Data Logs
4. Proper storage temperature. Ensure storage is within the temperatures specified below. • -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) NOTICE • Leaving the battery connected to a load or power electronics during storage may subject the battery to discharge, resulting in irreversible damage and voiding the warranty. - Page 27 NOTES...