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B12K
11.7KWH 51.2V
Technical Manual
12KWH Lithium Battery
Lithium-Ion Energy storage for residential and light
commercial applications.
• Ideal for urban use in on or off-grid applications.
• Monitor and control your Apex B12K on any
compatible browser.
• Compact and energy dense.
• State of the art BMS for cell and system
managment.
The APEX B12k Lithium Ion Battery is designed for use in
demanding on and off grid applications. The stylish
design, colorful display and small footprint make it at
home in any setting. Designed with as top
priority, the BMS manages all aspects of the device,
including temperature, current, multiple voltages and
more. Making use of APEX's renowned FET Block
technology, the B12k's robust protetion systems can
connect and disconnect the battery from loads or
supplies when it needs to with reliability and safety.
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Summary of Contents for Apex Digital B12K

  • Page 1 • Compact and energy dense. • State of the art BMS for cell and system managment. The APEX B12k Lithium Ion Battery is designed for use in demanding on and off grid applications. The stylish design, colorful display and small footprint make it at home in any setting.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    B12K Battery - Technical Manual Table of contents 1. Introduction 7. Mobile Applications & Wi-Fi Connectivity Contents Of The Box Device Documentation App Introduction About This Manual 7.1.1 Web App And Remote Access Installer’s Remote Monitoring 7.2.1 Enrolling A Device 2.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    All latest version documents can be downloaded from www.ApexSolar.Tech 1.3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual describes the correct use and features of the Apex B12K battery. It includes technical data as well as user instructions and specifications to provide information about its correct functioning.

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    B12K Battery - Technical Manual 2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Specification GENERAL PARAMETERS Nominal Voltage 51.2V DC Total Capacity (When New) 11.7kWH Available Capacity (When New) > 11kWH Maximum Charge Current 230A Maximum Discharge Current 230A Max. Charge C-Rate: Max. Discharge C-Rate:...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Immediately after receiving the package, make sure that the packaging and the device have no signs of damage. If the packaging shows any sign of damage or impact, damage of the B12K should be suspected and it should not be installed.

  • Page 6: Staff

    See section 5 for detailed installation information. 3.7 ALTERATIONS It is strictly prohibited to carry out any alteration or modification to the Apex B12K or any of its accessories. 3.8 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning and maintenance should only be carried out with the Apex B12K disconnected from the load and charger.

  • Page 7: General Safety Requirements

    The Apex B12K should only be used for this purpose. Apex is not liable for any damages caused by inappropriate installation, use or maintenance of the system.

  • Page 8: Device Description

    / charger. Network: The Apex B12K can connect to a standard 100 base-T Ethernet network for remote access and monitoring using an RJ45 connector. The network requires transparent internet connectivity and a DHCP server.

  • Page 9: Identification

    B12K Battery - Technical Manual 4.3 IDENTIFICATION The B12K is shown in Figure 2. Each B12K is uniquely identified by its serial number which is placed on the product label, on the side of the device. 5. INSTALLATION 5.1 SAFETY AND IMPORTANT INSTALL INFO As the B12K is installed into a building’s electrical infrastructure, it is necessary to ensure that the installation area...

  • Page 10: Electrical Installation

    DC Supply To The B12K Connect the inverter with a cable having a cross section suitable for carrying 230A or more to the B12K, via the external fuse protection. This cable carries high current and care should be taken in sizing it as well as all crimps and terminations.

  • Page 11: Commissioning & Operation

    It is not necessary to configure CAN addresses on the batteries – this is done automatically for you. 6.3 LCD DISPLAY The B12K uses a touch sensitive display to indicate its status, provide information and to change settings or parameters.

  • Page 12: Date And Time

    B12K Battery - Technical Manual 6.5 DATE AND TIME The B12K uses a touch sensitive display to indicate its status, provide information and to change settings or parameters. Please set the Clock before use. This allows you to accurately log and trace events on your battery.

  • Page 13: Startup

    B12K Battery - Technical Manual 6.7 STARTUP To command the battery to connect to the load and or charger: 1) Turn on the power switch on the top of the battery, under the terminal cover. The display will now start.

  • Page 14: Reports And Logs

    B12K Battery - Technical Manual The battery will attempt to pre-charge the inverter DC bus capacitors. If this operation is completed successfully, the FET switches will close, allowing current to both enter and leave the battery. 6.8 REPORTS AND LOGS The battery maintains a set of logs and can graph various properties.
  • Page 15 B12K Battery - Technical Manual Battery Status Graph: This graph plots the status of the battery over the last 24 hours. Parallel Information: Use this screen to monitor the entire battery bank of an installation. Total capacity, remaining capacity, number of batteries and their CAN ID’s can be found here.

  • Page 16: Fault Finding

    6.9 FAULT FINDING If the B12K does not work correctly or displays a fault on the display, it is necessary to correct an abnormal occurrence before restarting. All error status messages are available in the User App or on the local display.

  • Page 17: Mobile Applications & Wifi Connectivity

    7.1.1 WEB APP AND REMOTE ACCESS The Apex B12K needs to be connected to a local network with internet access for the Web App to work. To start using the Web app, navigate to: https://Monitor.ApexSolar.Tech and sign in (or create an account if not...

  • Page 18: Installers Remote Monitoring

    The enrolment information can be entered into the form as shown. The device ID is found on the local portal of the B12K in the Dashboard at the bottom right. Enter the Device Type, Device ID and a meaningful Device Name.

  • Page 19: Inviting A User

    The primary view of your Apex B12K is the “Active View”. This gives an overview of the status of the device, including current, SoC, voltage and overall status. The Function View is where you can interact with your Apex B12K.

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