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- Page 1 User Manual ® -LL-S 100AH Rack-Mounted Battery Scan this QR code to navigate to our downloads page for the latest manuals and spec sheets! ©2023 EG4 Electronics, LLC. All rights reserved. ® Version 2.1.1 | Information subject to change without notice.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.3.1 Connecting multiple batteries in parallel ....................12 4.3.2 Communication Cable Pinout and DIP Switch ID Tables ................. 12 Installing with Different EG4 ® Battery Models ....................14 Battery Operation ..............................15 LCD Screen ..............................15 5.1.1 Button description ..........................15 5.1.2... - Page 3 6.1.1 BMS Protection ............................24 Troubleshooting ............................. 25 6.2.1 Alarm Description and Troubleshooting ....................25 Battery End of Life ............................27 EG4® 10 Year Limited Warranty..........................27 Technical Specifications ............................28 Technical Specifications Table ........................28 Battery Performance Curves........................... 30...
- Page 4 Abbreviations A — Amp(s) • Ah — Amp hours • AC — Alternating Current • AHJ — Authority Having Jurisdiction • ANSI — American National Standards Institute • AWG — American Wire Gauge • BMS — Battery Management System • DC —...
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Page 5: Safety
1 Safety 1.1 Safety Instruction Before any work begins, carefully read all safety instructions, and always observe them when working on or with the battery. The installation must follow all applicable national or local standards and regulations. Consult with your AHJ to obtain the proper permits and permissions before installation. - Page 6 32°F, disconnect battery immediately and consult manufacturer. DISCLAIMER EG4® reserves the right to make changes to the material herein at any time without notice. You may refer to the EG4® website at www.eg4electronics.com for the most updated version of our...
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Page 7: Brief Introduction
For enhanced security, the battery has two onboard fire-extinguishing modules. 3 Battery Overview 3.1 System Connections Below is an example system connection diagram with an EG4 charge controller and EG4 inverter: Note: During single-battery operation, the battery terminals can directly connect to the equipment. -
Page 8: Overview Of System Components
It can be installed in a standard 19-inch cabinet and communicates with external devices via CAN/RS485 as well as with other EG4® batteries via RS485. The modules can be connected in parallel to meet expansion requirements. Inter-battery communications support a maximum of 64 modules for the 6 DIP switch model or 16 modules for the 4 DIP switch model. -
Page 9: Battery Diagram
3.2.1 Battery Diagram Item Description Remarks Positive terminal M6 bolt (x2) Pin 1 & Pin 8 ‒ RS485_B RS485 port RS485 communication interface Pin 2 & Pin 7 – RS485_A Pin 4 – CAN_H CAN port CAN communication interface Pin 5 – CAN_L ALM LED Alarm status LED Always on if system is... -
Page 10: Emergency Stop (Rsd, Ess Disconnect)
3.2.2 Emergency Stop (RSD, ESS Disconnect) The optional ESS disconnect can be used to shut down all batteries and inverters (if equipped) with the push of a button. This integrated safety feature ties directly into the battery communication system via an open Battery-Com port using a standard Cat-5/6 ethernet cable. -
Page 11: Installation
8 – 9 months in prolonged storage. Environmental Factors The environment you store your EG4® battery in can greatly affect the health of the battery. For best results, the temperature should remain moderate, between 41°F and 68°F (5°C and 20°C). -
Page 12: Requirements For Installation
4.2.2 Requirements for Installation Warning Do not put EG4® 48V-LL-S batteries in series. The BMS and internal • components are not designed to handle this setup, which could cause the modules to fail. • Avoid exposing batteries to conductive materials, such as water, strong oxidizers, and strong acids. -
Page 13: General Installation
Tools needed for installation The tools required may vary depending on how you choose to mount your battery. Typically, the following items are needed to install the battery into an EG4® battery rack solution or general racking. 1. 10mm socket and ratchet 2. -
Page 14: Installation In Eg4® Battery Rack
Warning Do not ground rack/cabinet or door to negative or positive bus bars! In this image, there are 6 EG4®-LL-S 48V 100Ah batteries wired in parallel. This battery bank still maintains the appropriate 48V needed for a system. However, the Amp hour rating of this bank has increased to 600Ah. -
Page 15: Battery Communications
4.3 Battery Communications Each EG4® battery is designed with you in mind, displaying as much information as possible in the simplest manner. EG4® Electronics includes the option of connecting the battery to PC software to monitor the module status. This allows you to see and understand exactly what the battery is doing as well as troubleshoot if problems arise. - Page 16 Communication Cable Pinout & Table* Description RS485-B RS485-A CAN High CAN RS485-B RS485-A CAN Ground (optional) CAN High CAN Low DIP switch ID table – 4 Pin *Pinouts are for battery side, please refer to your system manual for pinout configuration on system end.
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Page 17: Installing With Different Eg4 ® Battery Models
4.4 Installing with Different EG4 ® Battery Models EG4® LL-S batteries can communicate with all EG4 ® 48V server rack modules. However, you will need to apply the proper firmware to any LL-V1 and/or Lifepower4 modules before installation. Please visit http://www.eg4electronics.com/downloads for the latest firmware. -
Page 18: Battery Operation
5 Battery Operation 5.1 LCD Screen Each module has a built-in HD LCD touch screen used to display important information about the cells including voltage, current, temperature, SOC, and others. 5.1.1 Button description There are 4 function buttons below the display with detailed descriptions, as shown in the table below. No. -
Page 19: Cell Information
5.1.3 Cell Information Check individual cell voltage by pressing the “Enter” button on the main page of the LCD screen (shown in mV). There are 2 pages. Pressing “Up” and “Down” changes the page. Page 2 Page 1 5.1.4 Temperature Information Press "Enter"... -
Page 20: Communication Protocol Selection
3. On the host battery, press and hold the “Return” key for 5 seconds to enter the “Protocol Setting.” 4. Select the corresponding RS485 program or CAN program, and press Enter. RS485 Inverter Inverter Protocol Protocol P01-EG4 P01-GRW Growatt P02-GRW Growatt P02-SLK Sol-Ark P03-LUX... -
Page 21: Bms Tools Installation And Interfacing
5.3 BMS Tools Installation and Interfacing The PC software “BMS Tools” provides real-time battery analysis and diagnostics. The battery cannot communicate with BMS Tools and a closed loop inverter at the same time. 5.3.1 Downloading and Installing BMS Tools 1. Visit eg4electronics.com/downloads to get the latest version of the software for free. It can be found in the “Software and Drivers”... - Page 22 Open the folder to access BMS_TOOLS. Right click and click “Run as administrator.” You may see a popup for Microsoft Defender appear. Click “More info,” and then click “Run anyway.” 4. You will be brought to the main page of BMS Tools.
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Page 24: Interfacing With Bms Tools
Image 5.3.2 Interfacing with BMS Tools 1. Press the ON/OFF button on the battery to power off the BMS. 2. Set the DIP switch ID address of the battery to Address 64 (4-pin DIP, see image A) or Address 16 (6-pin DIP, see image B). -
Page 25: Interface Menu Definition
7. Open BMS Tools. Under “Monitor Status,” verify “COM” matches the battery COM from the previous “Ports” list. Verify “Baud Rate” is set to 9600, and “PACK ID” is set to 16, then click “SearchDevice.” After about 30 seconds, BMS Tools will begin the monitoring process and pull real-time data from the BMS. - Page 26 Interface menu definition Item Definition Real-time data and status monitoring of the BMS (see Section BMS Monitoring 7.2.1: Warning and protect status definitions table) BMS parameter setting management (restricted, BMS Parameter unauthorized changes will void warranty) Control state management of BMS (restricted, unauthorized BMS Control changes will void warranty) BMS Datalog...
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Page 27: Battery Charging
This protection also aids in keeping the battery and battery cells operational for a greater number of life cycles. Each EG4®-LL-S battery is specifically configured to ensure peak performance and operation with any system. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Current protection The BMS is designed to constantly monitor the charge/discharge amperage and has built-in safeguards against exceeding specific parameters. These include built-in timers that shut off quickly in the event of short circuits, extremely high amperage and delayed shut down for amperage that is only slightly above the maximum capacity. - Page 29 Other common faults and solutions Fault Analysis Action Input proper “host” battery Check communication port connection, DIP switch address, and Inverter communication failure and battery ID setting. power cycle the battery. Open breaker, or battery voltage is too Check battery breaker or No DC output low.
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Page 30: Battery End Of Life
There are several websites and organizations that will accept this battery to recycle at little to no cost to the user. At EG4®, we understand that we are working with customers across the United States and the world. Our recommendation is to go online and search the term “Lithium Battery Disposal Near Me.”... -
Page 31: Technical Specifications
from the misuse or mishandling of the product, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. Contact your original place of purchase for Return Policy and Warranty Claims. 8 Technical Specifications 8.1 Technical Specifications Table Module Operating Parameters Recommended Setting on Parameter System Voltage 51.2V... - Page 32 General Specifications Parameter Spec Condition Cell Voltage Difference Cell Balance 120mA Passive Balance >40mV Measuring Range -40°F ‒ Cycle Temperature Accuracy Measurement 212°F (-40°C ‒ 100°C) Cycle Voltage Accuracy 0.5% For Cells & Module Measurement Cycle Measuring Range -200A - Current Accuracy Measurement 200A...
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Page 33: Battery Performance Curves
8.2 Battery Performance Curves... - Page 34 Notes...
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- Page 36 CONTACT US Email: support@eg4electronics.com Phone: +1 (903) 609-1988 Website: www.eg4electronics.com © 2023 EG4 ® Electronics, LLC. All rights reserved. Version 2.1.1 | Information subject to change without...
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