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Manual Version February 2019 BATTERY 12V/350A-600A INTERFACE BOX 24V/350A-600A 48V/350A-600A...
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Using the BIB for any other purpose will be considered improper use and will void the warranty of the product. Super B cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by improper, incorrect or unwise use of the product.
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Super B Super B Be in charge Be in charge For more information, or to order documents, contact: Super B Demmersweg 3 7556 BN Hengelo (Ov) The Netherlands Tel: +31(0)88 00 76 000 (support) E-mail: support@super-b.com www: www.super-b.com...
Table of content 1. Introduction 1.1. Product description 1.2. Glossary of Terminology 1.3. Used symbols 2. Product specifications 2.1. Product features 2.2. General product specifications 2.3. Technical specifications 2.3.1. Battery designation 2.3.2. Electrical properties (23°C) 2.3.3. Dimensions (±1mm) 2.4. Environmental conditions 2.4.1.
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Super B Be in charge 4.5.4. Using the SB BCI-C1 (Battery Communication Interface) with a normal relay 4.6. Connecting the Li-ion battery to the load/charger 4.6.1. Connecting a single Li-ion battery to the load/charger with a bi-stable relay 4.6.2. Connecting a single Li-ion battery to the load/charger with a normal relay 4.6.3.
Li-ion batteries. The BIB is monitoring the batteries for proper operation. The BIB is not a BMS (Battery Management System). In a Super B system every single battery has its own BMS and therefore makes its own decisions. • The BIB collects the information of all individual batteries in the system, and presents it as one battery bank.
Super B Be in charge Caution! A caution sign indicates problems may occur if a procedure is not carried out as described. It may also serve as a reminder to the user. Product specifications 2.1. Product features • Communication interface (CANOpen) •...
Table 5. Electrical properties (23 °C) *In Appendix II, the main contactor’s current capabilities are given 2.3.3. Dimensions (±1mm) Product name Height (H) Width (W) Thickness (T) SB BIB LV12V350A 90 mm 255 mm 180 mm SB BIB LV24V350A 90 mm 255 mm...
2.4. Environmental conditions Warning! The BIB may only be used in conditions specified in this manual. Exposing the BIB to conditions outside the specified boundaries may lead to serious damage to the product and/or the user. Recommended operating temperature range 0°C to +45°C Recommended storage temperature range* -10°C to +20°C...
Super B Be in charge 2.6. Components Figure 1. Components 2.6.1. List of components 1. (1x) Battery Interface Box 3. (1x) USB stick (manual) 2. (1x) Male to male CAN cable 0.6m 2.7. Connections, and indicators Figure 2. Connections, indicators and battery controls...
2.8. Peripheral equipment 2.8.1. Obligatory In order for the BIB to be safely, the CAN network cables should be installed. 2.8.2. Compatible Components The BIB can be used in combination with a number of (Super B) products: Description Article name EAN code...
Safety guidelines and measures 3.1. General • Do not short-circuit the BIB. • Treat the BIB as described in this manual. • Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the BIB. • Do not expose the BIB to heat or fire. Avoid exporusre to direct sunlight. •...
Super B Be in charge 3.3. Safety symbols and markings on product Several safety symbols and markings can be found on the product. These markings are displayed below. Never remove these markings! The meanings of the symbols: Shield eyes 14340_067_id_SUPB_Labels_Safety_30x70.indd 1...
4.2. Unpacking Check the BIB for damage after unpacking. If the BIB is damaged, contact your reseller or Super B. Do not install or use the BIB if it is damaged! 4.3. Preparing the battery for use Caution! Do not operate the BIB beyond published maximum specifications.
Super B Be in charge Figure 3. Installing the BIB by the mounting holes 4.4. Connection wires Use appropriate wire for the connection wires to ensure no overheating or unnecessary losses occur. Use appropriate fuses matching the wires and load. See appendix III for more details.
4.5.1. Connecting the CAN network cables The CANopen interface of the Li-ion batteries must be used (Figure ): The CAN male to male cable should be connected first to the J1 terminal of the BIB 4.6. Powering the BIB The BIB can be powered On/Off from the S2 push button. 4.7.
In multi-battery systems, each battery shall have a unique Node ID number. The default Node ID for a Super B battery is 10. This number shall be changed depending on the configuration. If the system as a whole has been ordered at Super B, the batteries will have been preconfigured and renumbering is not necessary.
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b) Perform a FullScan in the update menu. For default setups you should see one battery with ID 10 and one BIB with ID 1, see Figure 20 Full-Scan.
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Super B Be in charge c) Right-click Battery 10 and select Renumber. Assign a new ID to the battery with new node ID, see Figure 21 and Figure 22.
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1. Start the Super B battery monitor application 2. Click Update and then FullScan. Confirm with Yes. The Super B battery monitor application will now trigger the BIB to scan for connected batteries. When the scan is completed, batteries found will be shown in the “configuration tab” in the “Total # batteries”...
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Not Applicable for BIB Secondary port This is used to select the communication protocol for CAN bus connector J2: • CANOpen (CiA418 and Super B features) This selection can also be used to monitor the battery bank through the BIB. • NMEA2000 subset.
Inspection, cleaning and maintenance 6.1. General information Warning! Never attempt to open or dismantle the BIB! 1. Disconnect the BIB from all loads and charging devices before performing cleaning and maintenance activities (see paragraph 4.7). 6.2. Inspection Inspect for loose and/or damaged wiring and contacts, cracks, deformations, leakage or damage of any other kind.
Super B Be in charge Storage Follow the storage instructions in this manual to optimize the lifespan of the BIB during storage. If these instructions are not followed and the Li-ion battery has no charge remaining when it is checked, consider it to be damaged. Do not attempt to recharge or use it. Replace it with a new Li-ion battery.
Disposal and recycling 9.1. General information Always discharge the Li-ion battery before disposal. Use electrical tape or other approved covering over the Li-ion battery connection points to prevent short circuits. Battery recycling is encouraged. Dispose of the Li-ion battery in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Green LED blinking Check the BIB settings by connecting a BIB in bootloader PC with the monitor software. Perform a software flash. (contact Super B for the latest software version) Green LED blinking Wait 10 minutes after booting until the...
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For more information, or to order documents, contact: Super B Demmersweg 3 7556 BN Hengelo (Ov) The Netherlands Tel: +31(0)88 00 76 000 (support) E-mail: support@super-b.com www: www.super-b.com LI-ION Manual February 2019...
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