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  • Page 1 BYD BATTERY-BOX FAMILY...
  • Page 2 BYD premium battery range available in SA Flex Lite HVS / HVM...
  • Page 3 BYD premium battery range: Tower design Improvements...
  • Page 4 HV SERIES 3 x HVS 12.8 10.2 12.8 38.4Kwh ➢ Min. 2 x module, Max. 5 x modules per tower ➢ Max. 38.4kWh (15 modules) in parallel...
  • Page 5 Difference between the Low Voltage and High High Voltage series LVS 4 LVS 8 LVS 12 LVS 16 Battery Module LVS (4 kWh, 51.2 V, 45 kg) Number of Modules Usable Energy 4 kWh 8 kWh 12 kWh 16 kWh Max Cont.
  • Page 6 HV SERIES 3 x HVM 22.1 66.2Kwh 11.0 13.8 16.6 19.3 22.1 ➢ Min. 3 x module, Max. 8 x modules per tower ➢ Max. 66.2kWh (24 modules) in parallel...
  • Page 7 Some inverters compatible with the BYD HV SERIES...
  • Page 8 LV SERIES LV Flex Lite 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 16 x LVS 16.0 ➢ Max. 4 modules per tower when parallel; ➢ Max. 256kWh (64 modules) in parallel ➢ Min. 1 x module, Max. 6 x modules per tower...
  • Page 9 LVS datasheet extracts LVS 4 LVS 8 LVS 12 LVS 16 LVS 20 LVS 24 Battery Module LVS (4 kWh, 51.2 V, 42 kg) Number of Modules Usable Energy [1] 4 kWh 8 kWh 12 kWh 16 kWh 20 kWh 24 kWh Max Cont.
  • Page 10 LV SERIES LV Flex Lite 2 x LVL ➢ Max. 983kWh (64 modules) in parallel 64 x LVL 15.4 15.4 15.4 983Kwh...
  • Page 11 LVL datasheet extracts LVL 15.4 Number of modules Usable Energy [1] 15.36 kW Max Cont. Output Current [2] 250 A (0.83 C) Nominal Voltage 51.2 VDC 500 mm Dimensions (H/W/D) 650 mm 575 mm Weight 164 kg Scalability Max. 64 in Parallel (986 kWh) Requires external BMU YES (one per battery bank) [1] DC Usable Energy, Test conditions: 100% DOD, 0.2C charge &...
  • Page 12 LV SERIES LV Flex Lite LV Flex Lite LV Flex Lite LV Flex Lite LV Flex Lite ➢ Max. 320kWh (64 modules) in parallel 10.0 15.0 20.0...
  • Page 13 BYD Flex Lite Specifications Specification Usable Energy 5.0 kWh Max Cont. Output Current 70A (3.58kW) 0.7C Peak Output Current 105 A, 5 s Dimensions (H/W/D) 132*482*521mm Weight 47KG Nominal Voltage 51.2 V Operating Voltage 43.2-57.6 V Operating Temperature -10 °C to +50°C...
  • Page 14 LV FLEX LITE Highly Flexible for Installations Standing Commercial Horizontally Standing Residential Vertically Customer DIY More… Cabinet Rack- mounted...
  • Page 15 BYD Precision C2P (Cell-to-pack) Design Doubled Capacity, Smaller Volume, Longer Lifespan Battery-Box Pro 2.5 Battery-Box Flex Lite 5.0...
  • Page 16 Some of the COMPATIBLE INVERTERS for LVS and LVL and Flex Lite More compatible inverters are listed on the bydbatterybox.com/downloads website...
  • Page 17 BYD premium battery range available in SA : Components INVERTER INVERTER - + comms - + comms HVS BCU INVERTER - + comms HVS BATTERY LVS PDU MODULE LVS BATTERY HVS BATTERY MODULE MODULE LVL BATTERY TOP PART LVS BATTERY...
  • Page 18 BYD BATTERY-BOX LV FLEX LITE • Perfect Battery for Bespoke Projects and Integrated Systems. • Scalable from 5 kWh to 320 kWh via Max 64 parallels. • Capable of High-Powered Emergency-Backup and On/Off-Grid Function. FLEXIBLE LARGE EXTRAORDINARY • • Flexible for Installations •...
  • Page 19 FD-LV.5.0 IS Coming...
  • Page 20 FD-LV5.0...
  • Page 21 FD-LV5.0 Compact Affordable Scalable...
  • Page 22 FD-LV5.0...
  • Page 23 FD-LV5.0 Floor Installation Space-Saving...
  • Page 24 FD-LV5.0 Connection Extension...
  • Page 25 FD-LV5.0 Configuration Automatically LED Signal Code...
  • Page 26 FD-LV5.0 Switch Off Switch On Inverter Switch Battery Battery Inverter Switch...
  • Page 27 FD-LV 5.0 More FD Series will be availble soon More inverters are under test...
  • Page 28 BYD+FD SERIES (204-512V) HVS 5.1 10.2 HVS 12.8 x HVS 12.8 = 38.4kWh IP55 Outdoors (153-409V) HVM 8.3 11.0 13.8 16.6 19.3 HVM 22.1 x HVM 22.1 = 66.2kWh (51.2V) LVS 4.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 LVS 24.0 16 x LVS 16.0 = 256kWh (51.2V)
  • Page 29 Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/company/byd-battery-box https://twitter.com/BYD_BatteryBox https://www.facebook.com/BatteryBoxBYD Installation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLJKRbH3f90 https://www.facebook.com/afriplusenergy...
  • Page 30 Manuals and resources...
  • Page 31 Manuals and resources Please see https://bydbatterybox.com/downloads...
  • Page 32 Manuals and resources Please see https://bydbatterybox.com/downloads...
  • Page 33 Minimum battery bank sizing...
  • Page 34 Minimum battery bank sizing The purpose of minimum battery sizing is to ensure that the battery bank does not enter an “overcurrent” state. There are 2 main causes of battery overcurrent Cause 1, large electrical loads on the output of the inverters •...
  • Page 35 Minimum battery bank sizing...
  • Page 36 Minimum battery bank sizing An example of minimum functionality vs full functionality (right colomb) (from Victron and BYD)
  • Page 37 Minimum battery bank sizing...
  • Page 38 BYD installation...

  • Page 39: Installation Tips

    Installation tips Clothing • It is advisable to wear antistatic shoes and non static clothes • It is advisable to wear non slip shoes, Ideally Safety Boots • It is advised not to wear any metal objects / watches / bracelets / necklaces / Zips / Rings •...
  • Page 40 • Every BYD LVL, LVS and Flex lite battery bank needs 1 x BMU • Please ensure the Battery and BMU have a good Earth Connection • It is recommended to connect the BYD battery (BMU or BCU) to the internet...
  • Page 41 Installation tips Flex Lite Freestanding Flex Lite The max tower height is 4 Flex Lite, the number of batteries in a tower do not have to match other towers. The battery can be installed Vertically...
  • Page 42 Installation tips Flex Lite Battery Connections • For most battery banks, busbars are recommended • The wires between the Flex Lite and the busbar can be between 16 to 25mmsqr. Please ensure the fuse between the battery bank and the inverter is closed before turning on the battery bank •...
  • Page 43 Installation tips - Cabinets vs Freestanding *A Freestanding tower of Flex Lite requires on set of feet...
  • Page 44 Installation tips – Cabinet Specs BYD Flex lite cabinet Specs • H • W • D • Weight 35kg • Capacity 4 Flex lite modules • All wires between the internal Busbar and the Flex lite modules are prewired...
  • Page 45 Commissioning - BYD...
  • Page 46 • Please ensure the BMU and batteries have a good earth connection • If the BYD battery wifi is off, please hold the BMU button for 2-2.5 seconds (not longer or the batteries will turn off) and wait 15-30 seconds...
  • Page 47 4. After the firmware downloaded, press the button “Check WIFI Settings” to connect the battery WIFI, which begins with “BYD-”， and the full name could be found at the BMU labels. The password is “BYDB-Box”...
  • Page 48 Commissioning – BYD (Android or Apple) 5. Choose “Yes” to configure the battery system. And then press the “Next” 6. Choose the inverter brand that the battery system is operated together...
  • Page 49 Commissioning – BYD (Android or Apple) 7. Choose the model of BYD battery and then choose the number of battery modules installed (This step is critical for a functioning battery bank) (please refer to installation manual for HVS / HVM )
  • Page 50 Commissioning – BYD (Android or Apple) Check the summary of the configuration information, tick the sentence, and press the button “Next” Please remove and charge voltage limits on the inverter system to ensure the batteries can balance properly (On Victron systems, setting the Charge Voltage limit in DVCC on the GX will help with Victron “high Voltage warnings”...
  • Page 51 Commissioning – BYD (Android or Apple) 10. Summery page After the commissioning pages, there will be a summery page. You will be able to see the battery bank SOC, battery bank output voltage, min and max cell voltage for the battery bank,...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...

  • Page 53: Contact Details

    Contact Details Afriplus Energy are the official service partners for BYD in the Southern Africa Region Whatsapp and Cellphone – Ivan +27 71 671 2950 (tech support) Whatsapp and Cellphone – Khan +27 83 375 5486 Email ivan@afriplusenergy.co.za (tech support) Email support@afriplusenergy.co.za...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Please note, these are abbreviated steps, for the full guide please see the service guideline • Safely turn inverter AC input off, inverter off, solar off, and BYD batteries off • check all the earth connections from the battery, (please use the earth connection points on the battery) from the batteries to the main earth for loose / bad connections •...
  • Page 55 • wait 20 minutes after commissioning to allow the firmware to load onto the BMU and batteries • turn BYD batteries off (hold button on the BMU for 5 seconds) then wait 10 seconds and turn BYD batteries on (hold button on the battery with comms connection to BMU for 5 seconds) •...
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting – steps to test one battery in isolation Please note, these are abbreviated steps, for the full guide please see the service guideline Turn on 1 x battery that is disconnected from all other connection (power, comms, earth, termination resistor) Does the battery turn on (sigh of life), if no contact service Turn on a battery + BMU that is disconnected from all other connectors and recommission BMU Does the BMU light come on, if no, change cable between BMU and Battery...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting – Battery error codes 4. Error Codes on the battery. The battery will flash blue if there is an issue, the number of blue flashes will be the error code. the error code 1X where X is the number of blue flashes, one blue flash is 101.
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting – Battery error codes 1 x Blue Flash (EC 101) Short circuit / DC reverse connection. 8 x Blue Flash (EC 108) Precharge failure isolate the batteries from the battery bank, check for shorts on DC bus. if the problem persists, take on one battery and completely isolate it (DC cables, earth, comms) connect the BMU and recommission.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting – BMU error codes Error Codes on the BMU. The BMU will flash blue if there is an issue, the number of blue flashes will be the error code. the error code 1X where X is the number of blue flashes, one blue flash is 101.
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting – BMU error codes 1 x Blue Flash System initialization failed. isolate the batteries from the battery bank, check for shorts on DC bus. if the problem persists, take on one battery and completely isolate it (DC cables, earth, comms) connect the BMU and recommission. if a battery gives this error code when completely isolated from all DC cables, as a single battery, please download logs with BCP, please contact support 2 x Blue Flash Address distribution failed...
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting - Be Connect Plus Please download Be Connect Plus at https://bydbatterybox.com/downloads general product files 1) Be Connect Download and Extract 1.1) Download the “Be Connect Plus” Zip file from the server, and unzip the file 1.2) Unzip the downloaded file 1.3) run the “Be Connect Plus”...
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting - Be Connect Plus 1.3) Connect your laptop to the wifi which begins with “BYD-” and the full name could be found at the BMU labels. The password is “BYDB-Box” 1.4) Connect and refresh - On the home tab, click “Connect”, then click “Refresh”...
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting - Be Connect Plus 1.5) Battery system status – the battery system status can be found in the bottom right corner. If it is abnormal, please take a screenshot and send it to your BYD service partner...
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting - Be Connect Plus It is possible to configure the BYD battery bank through Be Connect Plus...
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting - Be Connect Plus It is possible to update the Firmware on the BYD battery bank through Be Connect Plus (optional) 3.1) Update Tab - connect to your data wifi / connection. Click on “Download” to download the latest FW.
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting - Be Connect Plus 4) Cell voltages - connect to your battery wifi, on the home page click connect and refresh (steps 1.3 and 1.4) Generally speaking, you will only need do read the cell voltages if there is an issue. Please see the “service guideline”...
  • Page 67 Troubleshooting - Be Connect Plus 5) Logs- connect to your battery wifi, on the home page click connect and refresh (steps 1.3 and 5.1) Generally speaking, you will only need do read the logs if there is an issue. Please see the “service guideline”...
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting - Be Connect cellphone logs 6) Getting logs off a BYD battery system with the cellphone app It is generally better to get the logs off the BYD batteries with the windows laptop app “Be Connect Plus” however, if that is not an option, the logs can be retrieved via the cell phone app “Be...
  • Page 69 Troubleshooting – BYD remote monitoring 7) BYD remote monitoring – the ability for installers to remotely download BYD logs from BYD battery banks is currently being rolled out. Training will be offered to interpret the logs so the installer can see the reason the batteries tripped / had errors, and can do their own...
  • Page 70 Current issues...
  • Page 71 • The current issue is that there is a delay in the Victron MPPT power control. It is a very rare issue. If you have a BYD battery that trips during the day, on a system with solar, please share the site with me on VRM ( ivanbh@afriplusenergy.co.za...
  • Page 72 Feedback...
  • Page 73 Feedback If you would like to give feedback on this presentation, please go to https://forms.gle/WcR17FMdi4td2vhYA If you fill in the form, you will be able to receive notifications of firmware updates, firmware bug fixes, upcoming training, etc...
  • Page 74 THANKS...

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