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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL LiFe² 5120S www.aerl.com.au...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENT 1: Introduction 2: Glossary 3: Safety 3.1. Warnings and Cautions 3.2. Transportation 3.3. Handling 3.4. Storage 3.5. Long Term Storage Check 3.6. Leaking Batteries 3.7. Fire 3.8. Wet Battery 4: Product Information 4.1. Introduction: LiFe² 5120S Battery System 4.2. - Page 3 5.6. Positioning The Cabinet 5.6.1. Minimum Cabinet Clearances 5.7. Connecting Power Cables and Deploying the Support Feet 5.8. Inserting and Fastening Battery Modules 5.9. Cable Connection 5.9.1. Connecting the Communications and Protective Earth 5.10. Connecting to Inverter 5.11. Self-Managed Mode (No Comms) 5.12.
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Page 4: 1: Introduction
Ensure you are familiar with the proper use of different tools beforehand to prevent injury during installation. Please read this manual thoroughly before installation to ensure the proper and safe installation and use of the product. Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 3... -
Page 5: Warnings And Cautions
Installers should exercise caution during installation to prevent damage to the battery. If the battery is damaged before installation, such as case damage or terminal port damage, do not install or operate it and contact your place or purchase or AERL after-sales support. •... -
Page 6: Long Term Storage Check
3.8. Wet Battery If the battery is submerged in water, stop using it immediately and seek assistance from AERL. If you need to disconnect power or are in the same liquid environment as the battery, wear rubber gloves and boots beforehand to protect from electric shock. -
Page 7: 4: Product Information
Each LiFe² 5120S battery comes supplied with all connection cables required to complete the installation into the LiFe² pre-wired battery cabinets. Box Contents Part Termination Plug Comms Cable M6 × 16 Bolt Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 6... -
Page 8: Life² 5120S Battery Module Interface And Status Leds
Letter Label Function COMMS Inverter Comms Battery Comms Out Battery Comms In Error Indication Battery Status SOC Indicator ON/OFF On/Off Switch Circuit Breaker DC+ Port DC- Port Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 7... -
Page 9: Life² 5120S Battery Module Specifications
440 x 134 x 480 mm Warranty 5 + 5 Years (up to 10 Years) - Conditions Apply Certifications - Cell UL1973, UL9540A, IEC62619:2022, UN38.3 Certifications - Pack IEC62619:2022, IEC62040, UN38.3, CE Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 8... -
Page 10: Life² 5120S Cabinet Specifications
Pre-wired Quick Connector with 4 AWG UL Cable DC Circuit Breaker None None IP Rating IP20 Weight 91kg 128 kg Warranty Refer to Warranty Document LiFe2−CAB6 LiFe2−CAB10 Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 9... -
Page 11: 5: Installation
10. Inaccessible to children or pets to prevent accidental injury. 5.2. Battery Cabinets The LiFe² batteries are designed to fit within a 600mm deep 19" equipment rack. AERL offers two pre-wired cabinet options to accommodate 6 and 10 batteries respectively. -
Page 12: Battery Connections
Ensure that you understand your local requirements for battery installations. Installation requirements will differ depending on country and jurisdiction and many may require DC isolation between the battery cabi- nets and the inverter. Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 11... -
Page 13: Positioning The Cabinet
Ensure all connections are properly torqued and the panel is securely reattached after installation. Right Side Use the feet to support the cabinet, ensuring that the wheels are higher than feet before inserting batteries. Power Lug Torque: 15 N·m Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 12... -
Page 14: Inserting And Fastening Battery Modules
Insert the termination plug into the "OUT" PE Torque: 3 N·m Termination Plug port of last battery in the chain. Connect the PE to each battery module. Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 13... -
Page 15: Connecting To Inverter
Comms Cable (≥Cat 5) PE Cable 1 2 34 5 6 78 Master Comms Port Pin-Out PIN No. Definition Null Null CAN_H CAN_L Null Null RS485B RS485A Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 14... -
Page 16: Self-Managed Mode (No Comms)
IN Port OUT Port Master Battery OUT Port IN Port Insert the termination plug into the OUT Port of the last module. Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 15... -
Page 17: Connecting Parallel Cabinets To The Inverter
The DC power cable length of all cabinets should be the same length. The communication cable length should be ≤5 m and CAT5 shielded cable or greater. Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 16... -
Page 18: 6: Commissioning
• Compliance with local installation regulations. Starting up the battery system should follow the recommendations of the PCE manufacturer, this manual, and any relevant local or government safety requirements. Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 17... -
Page 19: Charging And Discharging
• If auto-shutdown occurs due to extended non-charging, recharge within 10 days to restore SOC. • For extended system shutdown with no charging source, turn off the battery ON/OFF button and switch the circuit breaker to the off position. Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 18... -
Page 20: Initial System Charging
• Test the battery breaker by cycling it off and on • Ensure all LED indicators are functioning correctly • Examine batteries and cabinets for any signs of physical damage Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 19... -
Page 21: 8: Adding Batteries To An Existing System
Note: For batteries that have auto-shutdown due to extended non-charging, recharge within 10 days to restore a healthy SOC. 10. Battery End of Life and Recycling The LiFe² 5120S battery is designed for long-lasting performance. When it's time for replacement, AERL offers a responsible end-of-life solution: 1. Return the battery to AERL for assessment. -
Page 22: 11: Battery Cycle Performance Characteristics
4000 5000 6000 7000 Cycle/n 25°C-90%DOD 35°C-90%DOD 45°C-90%DOD 100% DOD Cycling Curve At Different Temperatures 105% 100% 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 Cycle/n 25°C-100%DOD 35°C-100%DOD 45°C-100%DOD Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 21... -
Page 23: 12: Managed Battery Performance, Charge And Discharge
12. Managed Battery Performance, Charge and Discharge Installation and Operation Manual / LiFe² 5120S / REV 001 www.aerl.com.au | 22... - Page 24 AERL. Your decision to trust our product means a lot to us. At AERL, our focus is on technical excellence. Our batteries are the result of rigorous engineering and precise craftsmanship, and we have invested heavily in ensuring that each battery delivers outstanding performance and reliability.
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