Victron energy LFP 51,2 V/100 Ah Manual
Victron energy LFP 51,2 V/100 Ah Manual

Victron energy LFP 51,2 V/100 Ah Manual

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 100Ah Rev 00 - 06/2024...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual Table of Contents 1. Safety precautions ........................1 1.1. General warnings ......................1 1.2. Charge and discharge warnings ................... 1 1.3. Transportation warnings ....................2 1.4. Disposal of lithium batteries ....................2 2. Introduction ........................... 3 2.1.
  • Page 3 Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 6.2.4. The BMS is displaying an alarm while all cell voltages are within range ......... 26 6.2.5. How to test if the BMS is functional ................27 7. Warnings, alarms and errors ..................... 28 7.1. E-SL1: Balancer failure ....................28 7.2.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • Water will damage your battery. Discontinue use and seek further advice. 1.2. Charge and discharge warnings • Use only with a Victron Energy-approved type NG BMS. • Overcharging or deep discharging will seriously damage a lithium battery and may render it unsafe for continued use.
  • Page 5: Transportation Warnings

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 1.3. Transportation warnings • The battery must be transported in its original or equivalent package and in an upright position. If the battery is in its cardboard packaging, use soft slings to avoid damage. Ensure that all packaging materials are non-conductive.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 2. Introduction 2.1. Description Victron Energy Lithium NG batteries are Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) batteries available in various capacities with nominal voltages of 12.8V, 25.6V, and 51.2V. They can be connected in series, parallel, or series/parallel so that a battery bank can be built for system voltages of 12V, 24V, or 48V.
  • Page 7: System Design And Bms Selection Guide

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 3. System design and BMS selection guide This chapter describes how the battery interacts with the BMS and how the BMS interacts with loads and chargers to protect the battery. This information is important for system design and the selection of the most suitable BMS for the system. 3.1.
  • Page 8: The Bms's Pre-Alarm Signal

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual By sending an electrical or digital on/off signal to the charger or load. By physically connecting or disconnecting a load or a charge source from the battery. Either directly or by using a BatteryProtect Cyrix Li-ion relay.
  • Page 9: The Bms Models

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 3.3. The BMS models There are currently 2 different BMS models that can be used with the Lithium NG battery. Further models will follow at a later date. The Lynx Smart BMS NG availability is scheduled for May 2024, with the smallBMS NG slated for availability later. The overview below explains the differences between them and their typical applications.
  • Page 10: The Lynx Smart Bms Ng

    “Load disconnect,” a “Charge disconnect,” a "pre-alarm" contact, and a battery monitor. In addition, it can be connected to a GX device and control compatible Victron Energy equipment via DVCC. • In the event of low cell voltage, the BMS will send a “Load disconnect” signal to turn the load(s) off.
  • Page 11: Charging From An Alternator

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 3.4. Charging from an alternator Compared to lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries have a very low internal resistance and accept a much higher charging current. Special care must be taken to avoid overloading the alternator: Ensure the alternator's current rating is at least twice the battery's capacity rating. For example, a 400A alternator can be safely connected to a 200Ah battery.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 4. Installation 4.1. Unpacking and handling the battery Take care when unpacking the battery. Batteries are heavy. Do not lift the battery by its terminals or by its BMS cables. The battery has two carry handles on either side. The weight of the battery can be found in the Technical data [30] chapter.
  • Page 13: Initial Charging Before Use

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual Connect to the BMS using the VictronConnect app. Click on the cog wheel icon at the top right to go to the Settings page. On the Settings page, click on the Option symbol to go to the Product info page. Check to see if you are running the latest firmware.
  • Page 14 Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual The battery is fully charged when the battery charger has reached the float stage and the VictronConnect app battery cell status is "balanced." If the battery cell status is "unknown" or "imbalanced," the battery charger will be restarted multiple times until it is "balanced".
  • Page 15: Mounting

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 4.4. Mounting Mounting must meet the following requirements: The battery can be mounted upright or on its side, but not with the battery terminals facing down. The battery is only suitable for indoor use and needs to be installed in a dry location. Batteries are heavy.
  • Page 16: Connecting Multiple Batteries In Series

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 4.5.3. Connecting multiple batteries in series • Each individual battery needs to have been fully charged and balanced. system • Connect a maximum of four 12.8V batteries or a maximum of two 25.6V batteries in series. •...
  • Page 17: Battery Banks Consisting Of Different Batteries

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 4.5.6. Battery banks consisting of different batteries When constructing a battery bank, ideally, all batteries should be of the same capacity, age and model. However, there are situations where this is impossible, such as when capacity needs to be expanded by adding more batteries or when a single battery in a battery bank needs to be replaced.
  • Page 18: Charger Settings

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 4.7. Charger settings The recommended charging parameters for the charging sources are: • For 12.8V models: 14.2V absorption voltage, 2 hours absorption time and 13.5V float voltage • For 25.6V models: 28.4V absorption voltage, 2 hours absorption time and 27.0V float voltage •...
  • Page 19: Operation

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 5. Operation 5.1. Monitoring & Control A BMS is always required to monitor and control the battery. The battery parameters can be read out in different ways: Via Bluetooth with the VictronConnect app VictronConnect Remote (VC-R): This requires a GX device to be connected to a Lynx Smart BMS NG, and the data must be transmitted to the VRM portal.
  • Page 20: Monitoring The Battery Via A Gx Device

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 5.1.2. Monitoring the battery via a GX device The battery parameters can also be read out with a GX device via the Remote Console in conjunction with a Lynx Smart BMS NG. The table in the previous section lists the available parameters per connection type. To check the battery parameters, do the following Open the Remote Console, and from the Device List click on the...
  • Page 21 Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual Some chargers have a bulk voltage setting. If so, set the bulk voltage to the same value as the absorption voltage. Temperature-compensated charging is not required for lithium batteries; Disable temperature compensation or set temperature compensation to 0 mV/°C in your battery chargers.
  • Page 22: Discharging

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 5.2.2. Discharging Even though a BMS is used, there are still a few possible scenarios in which over-discharge can damage the battery. Be sure to observe the following warning. Lithium batteries are expensive and can be damaged due to over-discharge or overcharge. Damage due to over-discharge can occur if small loads (such as alarm systems, relays, standby currents of certain loads, back current drain of battery chargers, or charge regulators) slowly discharge the battery when the system is not in use.
  • Page 23 Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual Page 20 Operation...
  • Page 24: Battery Care

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 5.4. Battery care Once the battery is in operation, it is important to take proper care of the battery to maximise its lifetime. These are the basic guidelines: Prevent total battery discharge at all times. Familiarise yourself with the pre-alarm feature of the BMS and act when the pre-alarm is active to prevent a system shutdown.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting & Support

    Victron Community. In case the problem persists, contact the point of purchase for technical support. If the point of purchase is unknown, refer to the Victron Energy Support webpage. 6.1. Battery issues 6.1.1. How to recognise cell imbalance •...
  • Page 26: How To Recover An Imbalanced Battery

    A tip for Victron Energy distributors and professional users: To avoid having to restart the charger continuously, use the following trick. Set the float voltage at 14.2, this will have the same effect as the absorption stage.
  • Page 27: Battery Very Low Terminal Voltage

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 6.1.5. Battery very low terminal voltage If the battery is discharged too deeply, the voltage will fall well below 12V (24V). If the battery has a voltage of less than 10V (20V or 40V respectively for 24V and 48V batteries) or if one of the battery cells has a cell voltage below 2.5V, the battery will have permanent damage.
  • Page 28: Battery Is Close To End-Of-Cycle Life Or Has Been Misused

    BMS cables? Mechanical damage voids the warranty. 12. Is the BMS connected and functional? Not using the battery with a Victron Energy- approved BMS for Lithium NG batteries voids the warranty. For more info on the life cycle see chapter Technical data.
  • Page 29: Bms Issues

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 6.2. BMS issues 6.2.1. The BMS frequently disables the battery charger • A well-balanced battery does not disable the charger, even when it is fully charged. However, when the BMS frequently disables the charger, this indicates cell imbalance. Check the cell voltages of all batteries connected to the BMS using VictronConnect.
  • Page 30: How To Test If The Bms Is Functional

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual The BMS is faulty if the alarm is still active after the loop has been placed. If the BMS has cleared the alarm after the loop has been placed, the battery is faulty. Multiple batteries and BMS check: Bypass one of the batteries by disconnecting both its BMS cables Connect the BMS cables of the neighbouring batteries (or battery and BMS) to each other, effectively bypassing the battery.
  • Page 31: Warnings, Alarms And Errors

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 7. Warnings, alarms and errors 7.1. E-SL1: Balancer failure Contact your dealer or distributor to resolve this situation. 7.2. W-SL11: Under voltage warning (pre-alarm) • The voltage of one or more cells is becoming too low and has dropped below the pre-alarm setting. To remedy this warning, recharge the battery as soon as possible.
  • Page 32: E-Sl10: Balancer Update Error

    Troubleshooting & support chapter of this manual before contacting your Victron Energy dealer or distributor. This is to rule out the first two possible causes of this error. Do not just assume that a hardware failure causes the error. 7.11. E-SL119: Settings data lost •...
  • Page 33: Technical Data

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual 8. Technical data 8.1. Battery specification VOLTAGE AND CAPACITY Battery model LFP 51,2 V/100 Ah Nominal voltage 51,2 V Nominal capacity @ 25 °C* 100 Ah Nominal energy @ 25 °C* 5120 Wh * Discharge current ≤ 1C CYCLE LIFE (capacity ≥...
  • Page 34: Enclosure Dimensions

    Lithium NG 51,2V battery manual MOUNTING Mounting options Strap or mounting brackets Can be placed on their sides OTHER Self-discharge rate ≤ 3 % per month @ 25 °C Power connection M8 (threaded inserts and bolts) Dimensions (h x w x d) 235 x 648 x 162 (mm) Weight (est.)

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