PowerPlus Energy LiFe4838P Installation And Operation Manual
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- Page 1 LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 (19/04/2023) Page 1 of 29...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Over-Discharged Battery Recovery ..................... 24 Maintenance ..............................25 Upgrading Battery Capacity .......................... 26 10 Capacity Testing the Battery ......................... 27 11 Compatible Inverters ............................ 28 12 End of Life ..............................29 LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 (19/04/2023) Page 3 of 29... - Page 4 LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 (19/04/2023) Page 4 of 29...
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Page 5: Introduction
PowerPlus Energy designs and manufactures Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LiFePO or LFP) batteries in Melbourne, Australia, to operate in some of the world’s harshest operating environments. The LiFe4838P battery is a simple, safe, flexible, and reliable energy storage component that is designed to be easily integrated with most inverter and charger combinations. -
Page 6: Glossary
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet Power Control (or Conversion) Electronics Primary Charging Source RJ45 An 8-way modular connector specification for connectors and cabling Secondary Charging Source Safety Data Sheet LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 (19/04/2023) Page 6 of 29... -
Page 7: Safety
IMPORTANT Installers and users are responsible for familiarising themselves with this manual. The PowerPlus Energy LiFe4838P battery is a member of the LiFe48xxP series of batteries which has a nominal operating voltage of approximately 48V. This battery uses high grade cylindrical Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LiFePO or LFP) cells which are robust and reliable when operated in higher ambient temperatures. -
Page 8: Handling
Any issues with charging after long term storage should be discussed with PowerPlus Energy. 3.5 Life Support Our batteries should not be used in critical medical or life support applications where failure of our LiFe4838P batteries can reasonably be expected to cause failure of the life support equipment or effect operation of such equipment. -
Page 9: Fire
Inhalation: Evacuate area and seek professional medical attention immediately. Refer to product SDS document for more details which is available from PowerPlus Energy’s website. 3.7 Fire Should the battery catch on fire or start to emit smoke, (for small fire or small emissions of smoke) use a standard ABC or dry chemical fire extinguisher. -
Page 10: Product Information
4.1 Introduction The PowerPlus Energy LiFe4838P is a 'self-managed' battery in that it doesn’t require communication with external Power Control Electronics (PCE) to operate. Therefore, the battery can also operate with PCE that doesn’t require communications to operate. -
Page 11: Label And Symbols
The symbols on the label and their meanings: Read the manual before installation and operation. Pay attention to the potential dangers of using the battery. 4.4 Front Panel The front panel is depicted here: IGURE LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 (19/04/2023) Page 11 of 29... -
Page 12: Specifications
Amphenol SurLok Plus 120A Weight 43kg IP Rating IP40 ABLE Cable Requirements Conductor cross-section area 16mm or 25mm Connector Amphenol SurLok Plus right-angle plug for 16mm or 25mm cable ABLE LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 (19/04/2023) Page 12 of 29... -
Page 13: Dc Circuit Breaker Characteristics
IGURE 4.7 Certification / Compliance Safety (battery): IEC 62619:2017, UN38.3, IEC 61000-6-3:2020, IEC 62368-1:2018 Safety (internal cell-pack): UL 1642, IEC 62619:2017 Transportation: UN 38.3 LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 (19/04/2023) Page 13 of 29... -
Page 14: Installation
Table 4-2 (Operating Conditions). The LiFe4838P battery is designed to be installed in a 19-inch data rack assembly or an electrical enclosure of your choice. The external rack assembly or electrical enclosure is considered outside the scope of the battery product certification. -
Page 15: Battery Installation
The temperature of the cabinet should be always held at a temperature above dew point. 5.3 Battery Installation PowerPlus Energy highly recommends their range of rack or SlimLine Series indoor and outdoor cabinets for containing the batteries in a system installation. Full specification details are available on the PowerPlus Energy website. - Page 16 The battery should be positioned in a non-flammable section and be easily accessible and removable from outside of the vehicle. A sufficient non-flammable shock mount system (like high density foam or similar) should be installed under each battery. IGURE LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 (19/04/2023) Page 16 of 29...
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Page 17: Battery Connections
Do not connect the main DC cable with reversed polarity. It will cause severe damage to the battery. 5.4.2 Case Earthing The LiFe4838P battery case is designed to be electrically floating and isolated from all internal battery connections and in most installations will not require earthing. However, should your application require the case to be grounded a 5mm M6 bolt should be used and is supplied with the battery. - Page 18 COMLBA Battery daisy chain connector lead (30cm) COM003A Battery Comms Cable (2Metre) COM020A Battery Comms Cable (5Metre) COM050A Battery Comms Cable (10Metre) COM100A Battery Comms Cable (15Metre) COM150A ABLE LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 (19/04/2023) Page 18 of 29...
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Page 19: Battery Operation
10 flashes Cell-pack under-temperature whilst discharging. 11 flashes BMS over-temperature. 12 flashes BMS under-temperature. 13 flashes Cell-pack under-voltage. 14 flashes Cell-pack over-voltage. 15 or 16 flashes Cell-pack critically under-voltage ABLE LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 (19/04/2023) Page 19 of 29... -
Page 20: Dc Circuit Breaker
The battery system should be started following the startup procedure supplied with the system. The LiFe4838P battery does not provide an output voltage until it is turned on. In most cases powering on the battery will be one of the first steps of starting your power system. - Page 21 63A. 6.3.7 Power Conversion Equipment (PCE) Settings Where PowerPlus Energy has released custom settings for specific Power Conversion Equipment (PCE), such settings take precedence over the settings provided in this document. In the absence of custom settings, Table 6-3 provides generic settings suitable for most PCE when utilising the LiFe4838P battery.
- Page 22 (Ensures cell balancing is performed & keeps external Battery Cell Balancing SoC counter more accurate, see section 6.3.2 for additional information.) These charging requirements are subject to change at Note any time without notice ABLE LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 (19/04/2023) Page 22 of 29...
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
Customer Support Line: +61 (3) 8797-5557 Available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM [AEDT] During normal operation of the LiFe4838P battery, whilst the DC Circuit Breaker is in the ON position, there will be a voltage present across the terminals of the battery. -
Page 24: Over-Discharged Battery Recovery
Once Hard Shutdown occurs the battery can no longer be charged or discharged. 7.1.2 Hard Shutdown Recovery Hard Shutdown is not a user-serviceable fault. Contact your installer or PowerPlus Energy. LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 (19/04/2023) Page 24 of 29... -
Page 25: Maintenance
8 Maintenance The LiFe4838P is designed to require no regular maintenance from users. However, as part of your overall system maintenance, some checks can be carried out. Check Status LED. Check battery DC Circuit Breaker by turning it off and on again. -
Page 26: Upgrading Battery Capacity
It is possible to purchase additional batteries for an existing LiFe4838P installation at a later date. It is not possible to mix and match different battery types and capacities to an existing battery rack. Therefore, all batteries in a rack must be of the same type, part number, and specification - unless advised to the contrary by PowerPlus Energy. -
Page 27: Capacity Testing The Battery
0.5 = 0.5C constant load discharge. 100 = Conversion to %. Example: LiFe4838P Ah Capacity = 74.2Ah Battery time to discharge under test = 1.85hrs = (((74.2*0.5)*1.85)/74.2)*100 = 92.5% LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 (19/04/2023) Page 27 of 29... -
Page 28: Compatible Inverters
11 Compatible Inverters Visit the PowerPlus Energy website to access the latest list of compatible inverters. https://www.powerplus-energy.com.au/files/declaration-of-compatible-inverters-for-life4838p.pdf LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual V2.1 (19/04/2023) Page 28 of 29... -
Page 29: End Of Life
12 End of Life When a PowerPlus Energy battery is removed from service it can be returned to PowerPlus Energy for recycling. Due to the stability and longevity of LFP cylindrical cells, returned batteries will be refurbished and checked so they can be repurposed for low power applications and made available for community, education, and charity projects.
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