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B-Van Lithium Operation Manual
V6R 10/26/2023

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Must Read Before Operating ........................................................................................................ 2
Quick Startup ............................................................................................................................... 2
Renogy System YouTube Video .................................................................................................... 2
Getting Started ............................................................................................................................. 3
Powering Down - Storage and Service ........................................................................................ 3
Storage and Cold Weather Recovery ............................................................................................ 4
System Flow Chart (MY24) .......................................................................................................... 6
System Flow Chart (Pre-MY24) .................................................................................................... 7
51.2V 210Ah Lithium Battery ....................................................................................................... 8
Battery Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 12
Inverter Charger ........................................................................................................................ 21
Rover Boost Charge Controller (Exterior Solar Blanket) ............................................................ 24
APS-500 Alternator Regulator .................................................................................................... 25
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ............................................................................................ 26
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................... 30
System History: Lithium System Component Configurations .................................................... 37
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    V6R 10/26/2023 Table of Contents Must Read Before Operating ......................2 Quick Startup ..........................2 Renogy System YouTube Video ....................2 Getting Started ..........................3 Powering Down – Storage and Service ..................3 Storage and Cold Weather Recovery .................... 4 System Flow Chart (MY24) ......................

  • Page 2: Must Read Before Operating

    Do not connect an external charger to the Lithium Battery. • Do not alter the solar array in any way. • Do not connect anything other than the Renogy solar blanket (optional) to the external solar • connection. Do not attempt to charge the battery with the following conditions: •...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Verify all charging sources are disconnected: A. Alternator B. Shore Power C. Rooftop Solar – disconnect near battery in the ‘OFF’ position D. Side Solar 2. Turning on the lithium battery: Turn battery on with the self-locking switch and self-resetting switch A.

  • Page 4: Storage And Cold Weather Recovery

    Engine, Shore Power, and both Rooftop and External Solar. Turn off the 12V disconnect switch and ensure that the “Total Current on the Renogy Monitor = 0A. 2. Turn off the 12V Master Disconnect (Main Power) located near the rear of the sliding door.
  • Page 5 Storing the battery outside of these environmental parameters: (-20°C to 35°C / -4°F to 95°F, 45% to 75% Relative Humidity) will trigger the low temperature cut off and the battery will be un-usable, and can cause permanent damage. If exposure to environmental criteria outside of the aforementioned parameters is needed please contact RENOGY renogy-oem@patrickind.com HOME...

  • Page 6: System Flow Chart (My24)

    System Flow Chart (MY24) 120VAC 3500 Watt inverter powered from the 48V high voltage DC connection, and also charges the 51.2VDC 210 aH Lithium Ion battery with up to 40A when the unit is connected to 120VAC 30A shore connection. 120VAC 30A max shore connection HIGH VOLTAGE AC Output...

  • Page 7: System Flow Chart (Pre-My24)

    System Flow Chart (Pre-MY24) 120VAC 3500 Watt inverter powered from the 48V high voltage DC connection, and also charges the 51.2VDC 210 aH Lithium Ion battery with up to 40A when the unit is connected to 120VAC 30A shore connection. 120VAC 30A max shore connection HIGH VOLTAGE AC Output...

  • Page 8: 51.2V 210Ah Lithium Battery

    51.2V 210Ah Lithium Battery DO NOT over-charge or over-discharge the battery. • DO NOT discharge the battery at high temperatures above 140°F (60°C). • Battery Operational Parameters: • Operation Parameter Charge Voltage 54.7V Charge Cut-Off Voltage 58.4V 41.6V (Firmware 137.3.1) Discharge Cut-Off Voltage 48V (Firmware 137.3.13) Maximum Continuous Charge Current...
  • Page 9 safe charging. Discharging Battery • During the standard discharging process, the battery is discharged via the 51.2V Input/Output Terminals until the battery voltage reaches 48.0V. Safe discharging requires battery temperatures between -4°F (-20°C) and 140°F (60°C). In order to keep all charging options available, the battery should be charged once it reaches 20% SOC, Total Voltage ≥...
  • Page 10 Immediately contact Patrick Distribution (1-800-621- 2278 or email renogy-oem@patrickind.com) for approval to replace the lithium battery. WARNING: Do not attempt to charge the battery with the following conditions: o If the voltage difference between the min and max cell voltage is greater than 800mv.
  • Page 11 If the Max Cell is above 8000mV or the Min Cell is below 2000mV, the battery is likely compromised and will require replacement. Clearing Cell Imbalance • Clearing cell balancing requires having a stable charge source and prolonging the charge process so that balancing may take effect.

  • Page 12: Battery Monitor

    3. Change inverter settings: A. Press SET button on Inverter to open parameter settings B. Press UP or DOWN and go to Parameter #9 and then press ENT button C. Parameter setting will begin to flash, then change to 54.0V. D.
  • Page 13 • The battery contains a battery management system (BMS) that warns you and protects the battery from over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, short circuit, high temperature, low temperature, uneven temperature, uneven voltage, and insulation fault. At the Battery Operation Status, you will find a number between 0-3. 0 = Normal (NO faults and all operating values are within normal range) 1 = Warning –...
  • Page 14 BMS Warnings & Protections 137.3.13 Battery Operation 137.3.1 Firmware or Notes Status Firmware Higher If the voltage is greater than the warning voltage for 10s, a Battery Overvoltage warning will be triggered and a warning message will be 56.8V 56.8V Warning sent out immediately If the voltage is less than the warning recovery voltage for...
  • Page 15 If the voltage is less than the warning voltage for 10s, a Battery Under-voltage 49.6V warning will be triggered and a warning message will be Warning sent out immediately Battery Under-voltage If the voltage is greater than the warning recovery voltage 48.8V 50.4V Warning Recovery...
  • Page 16 51.2V Circuit If the voltage is less than the protection voltage of 51.2V 2800mV circuit for 5s, the protection will be triggered, a pre-alarm 51.2V Circuit message will be sent out immediately, and the relay will 3000mV be opened after a delay of 10s Cell Under-voltage 51.2V circuit 12V Circuit:...
  • Page 17 51.2V Circuit: If the temperature is higher than the protection 55℃ (51.2V 55℃ (51.2V temperature of 51.2V circuit for 5s, the protection will be Circuit) Circuit) triggered, a pre-alarm message will be sent out immediately, and the relay will be opened after a delay of Charge High Temperature 12V Circuit:...
  • Page 18 12V Circuit: If the battery is restarted or activated by PV charging after the battery temperature drops below the protection recovery temperature, the protection will be released, the switch of 12V circuit will be closed, and the BMS will restore power immediately If the temperature is lower than the warning temperature for 10s, a warning will be triggered, a warning message will Charge Low...
  • Page 19 12V Circuit: If the temperature is lower than the protection -22℃（12V -22℃（12V temperature for 20s, the protection will be triggered, the Circuit） Circuit） switch of 12V circuit will be opened, and the BMS power will be cut off immediately 51.2V Circuit: If the temperature is higher than the protection recovery temperature for 10s, the protection will be released and the relay will be closed...
  • Page 20 of electrical terms. The battery is rated at 51.2VDC at 210Ah. An “Ah” is amp-hour, or a rating for battery capacity (electric charge) which means that it will supply 210 amps of current for one hour. This means that to determine the capacity that a load will consume we will need to use a few calculations to move the loads of various power sources to one value.

  • Page 21: Inverter Charger

    1.40% (50%) Inverter Charger The Renogy Solar Inverter Charger is an advanced hybrid system combining the advanced charging algorithm of solar and industrial reliability and electrical energy of pure sine wave inverters to give you a complete power system. The unit features 4 charging modes and 3 output modes to meet an array of application needs.
  • Page 22 Renogy BT-2 Bluetooth Module: The BT-2 Bluetooth module used to pair • charge controllers with the Renogy BT App. After pairing is done you can monitor your system and change parameters directly from you cell phone or tablet. You can see performance in real time without the need of checking on the controller’s LCD.
  • Page 23 UTILITY TO BATTERY POWER SETPOINT 58.8V DEFAULT BATTERY CHARGING MODE DEFAULT MAXIMUM CHARGING CURRENT DEFAULT BATTERY TYPE CUSTOM SET POINT BOOST CHARGE VOLTAGE 54.0V CUSTOM SET POINT BOOST CHARGE DURATION VARIABLE UNTIL FULL DEFAULT FLOAT CHARGE VOLTAGE DEFAULT LOW VOLTAGE LOAD DISCONNECT 50.0V CUSTOM SET POINT BATTERY OVER DISCHARGED DELAY TIME...

  • Page 24: Rover Boost Charge Controller (Exterior Solar Blanket)

    • RS485 communication port for monitoring using the Bluetooth module and Renogy DC Home App. Battery Setup: Your unit should be pre-set with the correct battery type. The LED Indicators and SET button are found on the OUTPUT side of the Rover Boost.

  • Page 25: Aps-500 Alternator Regulator

    Renogy BT-2 Bluetooth Module: Pair the controller to the Renogy DC Home App to monitor your system using a smart device like a cell phone or tablet. Set custom charging parameters using User Mode and monitor your system in real time.

  • Page 26: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    It is important to note that a lithium battery fault may affect multiple components. By first looking at • the battery monitor screen (Renogy Samkoon), it will help diagnose the root cause of the fault and allow for the fault to be corrected. Once the battery fault is corrected, all other erroneous faults will be cleared from alternator regulator.
  • Page 27 How do I verify that the Lithium Battery is charging? • On the Samkoon Screen: o Review the Top Bubble which states Charge or Discharge. o Review the Total Current - Negative Current means the system is discharging and positive current means charging. Alternator: Depending on total voltage and other circumstances, the typical total ...
  • Page 28 • must be a solid Orange light indicating the shore power is connected. On the Renogy Inverter Remote Switch, verify that the Red light is off and/or review the Inverter • Screen to see if any Inverter Faults are present. The most common faults are 03 (Battery Not Detected) and 04 (Battery Under-voltage).
  • Page 29 Why is my Alternator not charging the battery? • The APS-500 Voltage Regulator is the component that regulates the alternator charging by getting messages from the battery BMS. There is a light on the voltage regulator: o Orange (Flashing) = Synced with the battery BMS o Green = Lost communication with the battery BMS o Red (Flashing) = Error/Advisory mode Should the APS-500 determine that a condition is outside of normal limits, it will display a red flashing...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    What do I need to do if my battery goes into Battery Under-Voltage or Cell Under-Voltage Protection Mode? • To begin the recovery process, connect the RV to an external 120VAC (up to 30A) power source, and ensure that the inverter/charger power switch is in the “ON” position. o For a Protection (hard fault), the protection mode will need to be cleared by allowing the cell voltage to reach the recovery and restarting the battery.
  • Page 31 The battery Replace BDU - contact Dehco (See Must Read Before The contactor in the battery may be doesn’t turn off Operating section on page 2) stuck closed (12V or 48V) The battery may be too cold Maintain the battery temperature above 23°F (-5°C) (reduces capacity) during discharge.
  • Page 32 * Verify and change the inverter setting to 54.0V * If the unit exceeded the warning or protection Battery/Cell over- threshold, allow the unit to discharge below 56.0V Inverter Setting #9 set higher than voltage Warning and/or 3400mV. 54.0V on Samkoon * If the unit exceeded the protection threshold, the unit will need to reach the recover set point and re-start the lithium battery system.
  • Page 33 Verify the battery is properly connected and charged to Battery connections be able to recognize the solar inverter. Measure whether the battery voltage exceeds 60Vand Battery over- disconnect the photovoltaic array from and the power- Battery over-voltage voltage protection Battery under- Wait until the battery is charged to return to above the Battery under-voltage voltage protection...
  • Page 34 The house disconnect is turned off Turn on the house disconnect Verify the 10A and 3A fuses are not blown and seated correctly. NOTE: some units may be built with the 3A Blown fuses fuse as part of the fuse panel. * The LED on the regulator is red or flashing red Count the flashes and compare to the fault table The alternator regulator has a fault...
  • Page 35 Remove the inside cover and inspect the wiring connections No 12V power supply to the A/C Measure voltage on the compressor and fan wires to control circuits see if getting expected voltage Remove the inside cover and inspect the wiring No 12V power supply to the A/C connections control circuits...
  • Page 36 The panels are connected to the controller but not charging or not detected. 1. Use a multi-meter to verify a PV voltage as well as PV Reverse Polarity the voltage being within 15 – 40VDC 2. Use a multi-meter to verify the correct positive and negative polarity matches the polarity seen on the OUTPUT port.

  • Page 37: System History: Lithium System Component Configurations

    12V Fuse Panel and Orange Wire connected to APS Fault Light wire when Regulator is not visible (SY Fault Light is mounted in rear access near inverter). * Fault Codes appear on the Renogy Tab of the Firefly Touchscreen. HOME...
  • Page 38 Alternator Belt Changes by Chassis Model Year Inverter Version 1: Inverter w/Remote Switch Version 1: * Transfer switch required for GFCI functionality * Recommended Inverter Settings: 08 - Battery Type = L16 09 - Boost Charge Voltage = 54.8V 26 - Alarm = DIS 35 - Low Voltage Disconnect Recover = 50.8V Version 2: * Transfer switch required for GFCI functionality...

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