Introduction The AES LiFePO is a battery that can operate on its own or in a battery bank configuration where multiple batteries are connected in parallel. This manual covers serial numbers for part number 42-48-6650 greater than DET424820275xxxx. 1 . AUDIENCE, WARNINGS, MESSAGES, GENERAL SAFETY, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 1 .1 Audience Configuration, installation, service, and operating tasks should only be performed...
1 .3 General Warnings Do not crush, disassemble, or dispose of the battery in a fire or the garbage. This product is made of recyclable materials and must be recycled. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD • This equipment must only be installed as specified. •...
NOTICE • The AES Battery has a Battery Management System (BMS) with an integrated solid- state relay that reduces the fire risk. • The primary suppression for a lithium battery fire is water. The secondary suppression is CO powder and halon. 1 .4 Safe Handling Procedures Before using the battery, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit and all appropriate sections of this manual.
3 .2 Mechanical Specifications Table 3-2, AES LiFePO Mechanical Specifications Mechanical Specifications 42-48-6650 | 900-0028 Chemistry LiFePO Cell Modules 16S 26P Length 471.5 mm (18.56 in) Width 347 .5 mm (13.68 in) Height 375 mm (14.76 in) Terminal Weight 87 .0 kg (191.8 lb) IP Rating IP55 Case Material...
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Over-Charge Current Protection Greater than 143 A for 10 seconds Recovery Recovery after 120 seconds Over-Discharge Current Protection 300 A (3 seconds) Recovery Recovery after 120 seconds Over-temperature in Discharge Protection Cell temperature above 60°C (140°F) for 5 seconds Recovery Cell temperature below 50°C (122°F) Under-temperature in Discharge Protection...
3 .5 Regulatory Table 3-5, 42-48-6650 Regulatory Regulatory UN 38.3 Transportation IEC 62133 UL 1973 UL 2271 UL 9540 Applies when the battery is used with Schneider Electric XW PRO inverter-chargers. The battery has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
6 . FEATURES Item Description Battery negative (-) black, M8 female ON/OFF key Battery positive (+) red, M8 female Xanbus Port AEbus Port (LYNK Port) USB Port (Type B) Mounting Points Handles Figure 2. AES Battery 6 .1 Internal Battery Fuse The internal battery fuse provides backup overcurrent protection and should only be replaced by qualified personnel trained in the installation of electrical equipment.
6 .3 Battery Communication The AEbus Port (LYNK port) enables multiple Discover Energy Systems batteries to communicate and interact in a closed-loop network. The AEbus Port also enables AES LiFePO batteries to be networked in a closed-loop system with other networked devices, such as external power conversion and motor control devices.
7 . THEORY OF OPERATION 7 .1 Ingress Protection IP55 Ingress protection rates the degree of protection provided by mechanical casings and electrical enclosures against intrusion, dust, accidental contact, and water under specified conditions. The IP55 rating indicates that the product is touch-proof, protected from limited dust ingress, and protected from low-pressure water jets from any direction.
Network. Figure 4. Termination Resistor 7.3.1 AEbus (LYNK) Network Power The Discover battery provides power for the AEbus (LYNK) Network through the AEbus (LYNK) Port. For information, refer to 5.5 Power Sources for LYNK II, LYNK II Installation and Operation Manual (805-0033).
7.3.2 AEbus (LYNK) Network Size One AEbus (LYNK) Network can support up to 13 AES LiFePO batteries. 7.3.3 AEbus (LYNK) Network Cable Use CAT5 or higher cables for batteries on the AEbus (LYNK) Network. 8 . OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following optional accessories are available for the AES LiFePO battery.
9 .2 Location WARNING FIRE HAZARD Do not install the battery in living or working areas. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious injury. Install the battery in locations that meet the following requirements: 1. Do not install in direct sunlight. Avoid installing the battery in an area with high ambient temperature or an area exposed to UV rays.
9 .3 DC Cables CAUTION FIRE HAZARD Undersized cables can become hot and may potentially catch fire. Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor to moderate injury. The DC battery cables should meet the following requirements: 1. Copper-stranded cable. DC cables must be stranded, copper, and rated 90 °C minimum.
Disconnect Figure 5. Example disconnect Fuse Battery 3. Install fuse protection in the positive cable. The fuse should be located close to the battery and installed in the positive cable. Local codes may limit how far the protection can be from the battery. NOTE •...
• Secure with a Discover AES Wall-Mount Bracket (p/n 950-0018), available for use with the 42-48-6650 model. Figure 7. AES Wall-Mount Bracket (p/n 950-0018) 9 .6 Installing the Battery Battery cables must be sized to the specifications required by the inverter-charger and installed in accordance with the standards set by the authority having local jurisdiction.
Washers ARE NOT compressed M8” bolt (supplied with battery) Copper compression lug Lock washer (supplied with battery) Terminal hardware Shrink-wrap to is bottomed out! Flat washer (supplied with battery) color-code the cable Battery cable lug Ensure nothing is between Terminal the terminal surface and the surface battery cable lug...
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LOAD/CHARGER LOAD/CHARGER LOAD CHARGER CHARGER LOAD LOAD/CHARGER LOAD/CHARGER LOAD CHARGER CHARGER LOAD INSTALLATION USING BUS BAR All parallel cables should be the same length Figure 9. Batteries in Parallel Installation NOTE • Whenever replacing a battery in a parallel installation, use a battery of the same age, model, capacity, and voltage.
Power Conversion device. Closed-Loop communication on a Power Conversion device network requires using the LYNK II Communication Gateway (p/n 950-0025) available from Discover Energy Systems. For information on Closed-Loop and Open-Loop configuration with a Power Conversion device, refer to the appropriate Application Note for your Power Conversion device, available from www.discoverlithium.com, or contact your...
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• The Xanbus port on the 42-48-6650 is internally terminated so the RJ45 Terminator Kit and RJ45 Y-Adapter are not required to connect to the Xanbus network. • Older Xantrex and Schneider Electric XW inverter-chargers cannot communicate with Discover Lithium batteries over Xanbus in a closed loop. 9.8.3 Network Installation Networking Guidelines: •...
A voltage-based battery meter designed for lead-acid batteries will not provide an accurate state-of-charge (SOC) for lithium batteries. The following device, available from Discover Energy Systems, can communicate an accurate state of charge to other devices. • LYNK II Communication Gateway 10 .3 Charging...
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Refer to the appropriate Application Note available from www.discoverlithium. for the set up of closed-loop parameters and integration with specific brands of solar inverter-chargers, solar charger controllers, mobile inverter-chargers, and industrial chargers. 10.3.2 Open-Loop Charging Open-loop charging is a charging method of where the battery and charger do not communicate.
10 .4 Charging Profile Charge with a Lithium charge profile matching the specifications for the AES LiFePO battery. Standard open-loop charging for the battery should include both Bulk and Absorption phases. Refer to Table 3-1, AES LiFePO4 Electrical Specifications, for open-loop charging parameters.
If the charging source is a generator or other charge source that is not efficient at low output current, a single-stage charge may be appropriate. A single-stage charge will only complete the Bulk phase portion of the charge curve. This method should return the battery to 90-95% SOC.
Always ensure all the batteries in the battery bank are using the latest firmware. AES Dashboard PC software is required to update the battery firmware and to download data logs from the battery. Get the latest software and battery operating firmware from the Discover Energy Systems website at www.discoverlithium.com.
32 V. 15 . RELATED INFORMATION For warranty information, refer to 885-0046 Discover AES LiFePO Battery Warranty Policy, available from the Discover Energy Systems website at www. discoverlithium.com. 16 . GLOSSARY OF TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND ACRONYMS Arc Flash Boundary...
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