PowerPlus Energy LiFe4838P Installation And Operation Manual

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LiFe4838P
Installation and
Operation Manual
Your complete installation guide for our LiFe4838P
battery, part of the LiFe Premium Series.

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  • Page 1 LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual Your complete installation guide for our LiFe4838P battery, part of the LiFe Premium Series.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    13. WARRANTY ......20 Trucks, Buses or Similar ....10 PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    It is designed to be connected to most DC and AC When the LiFe4838P has been installed as intended, it will charging devices and it performs very well, with virtually no deliver its intended and rated electrical performance over its maintenance, in both on-grid and off-grid system designs in long 10-year warranty life.
  • Page 4: Safety

    IMPORTANT Installers and users are responsible for familiarising themselves with this manual. The PowerPlus Energy LiFe4838P battery is a member of the helpful diagnostic information. There is also a volt-free alarm LiFe Premium series of batteries and has a nominal operating contact that allows the battery to be monitored by external voltage of 48V.
  • Page 5: Handling

    PowerPlus Energy or disposed of via a recycling facility. Leaking electrolyte can cause breathing difficulties, skin irritation or chemical burns, so contact should be avoided. PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5 page 5 of 20...
  • Page 6: Product Information

    25mm to 16mm Reducer Read the manual before installation Table 4.1 and operation. Pay attention to the potential dangers of using the battery. PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5 page 6 of 20...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Battery Pack: IEC 62619:2017, UN38.3, IEC 61000-6-3:2020, IEC 62368-1:2018 10 Years (conditions apply) Warranty Specifications correct at time of publication and are subject to change. Refer to website for latest information. PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5 page 7 of 20...
  • Page 8: Charging And Discharging

    25°C and with a 0.5C load applied. Table 4.7 50.45V >55.40V 100% 49.77V 51.91V 48.00V 51.82V 51.62V Table 4.6 51.39V 51.26V 51.11V 50.86V PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5 page 8 of 20...
  • Page 9: Installation

    The battery will exhibit optimal performance and lifespan if it is operated within its ideal temperature range. The LiFe4838P battery is designed to be installed in a 19- inch data rack assembly or an electrical enclosure of your • The battery system could also be installed in a humidity- choice.
  • Page 10: Battery Orientation For Stationary Applications

    It will cause severe damage to the battery. and removable from outside of the vehicle. PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5 page 10 of 20...
  • Page 11: Case Earthing

    COMLBA). The top connector on the first battery in the chain (generally the top battery) can be connected to an appropriate alarming circuit using one of our battery comms cables. PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5 page 11 of 20...
  • Page 12 COMLBA Figure 5.6 SELECTRONIC SP PRO Specific examples on how (External Powered) to use alarm contacts. Loop back connector COMLBA Figure 5.5 PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5 page 12 of 20...
  • Page 13: Battery Operation

    Status LED will start to flash several times periodically to indicate the fault. The error codes in the Section 7 can help diagnose and troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently. PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5 page 13 of 20...
  • Page 14: Battery System Startup

    Maintain the 56.4V charge voltage until the battery is absorbing less than 0.741A. Maintain the 56.4V charge voltage for a further 60 minutes. Figure 6.2 PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5 page 14 of 20...
  • Page 15: Over-Discharged Battery

    SoC counter more accurate, see Section 6.3.2) Table 6.4 These charging requirements are subject to change at any time without notice PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5 page 15 of 20...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    See manual soft start procedure. 14 Flashes Cell-pack over-voltage Apply a load to discharge battery. 15 or 16 Flashes Cell-pack critically under-voltage Contact PowerPlus Energy. Table 7.1 PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5 page 16 of 20...
  • Page 17: Over-Discharged Battery Recovery

    Once Hard Shutdown occurs the battery can no longer be charged or discharged. 7.1.5 HARD SHUTDOWN RECOVERY Hard Shutdown is not a user-serviceable fault. Contact your installer or PowerPlus Energy. PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5 page 17 of 20...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    It is possible to add additional batteries to an existing maintenance from users. However, as part of your overall LiFe4838P installation at a later date. It is not possible to system maintenance, some checks can be carried out at mix and match different battery types and capacities to least yearly.
  • Page 19: Capacity Testing The Battery

    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% PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5 page 19 of 20...
  • Page 20: End Of Life

    • Unauthorised repairs or modifications. • External influences such as physical damage, over charging or electrical damage. • Used outside of warranty terms and conditions. PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd • LiFe4838P Installation and Operation Manual 19/10/2023 | V2.5 page 20 of 20...
  • Page 21 PowerPlus Energy Pty Ltd 2 Koornang Road Scoresby, Vic, 3179 Australia +61 3 8797 5557 info@powerplus-energy.com.au powerplus-energy.com.au...

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