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4. 

Proper storage temperature. 

Ensure storage is within the temperatures specified 

below.

•  -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)

NOTICE

•  Leaving the battery connected to a load or power electronics during storage may 

subject the battery to discharge, resulting in irreversible damage and voiding the 
warranty.

NOTICE

•  Storing the battery outside specified temperatures will result in irreversible damage 

and void the warranty.

•  Storing or leaving the battery at 0% SOC will result in irreversible damage and void 

the warranty.

•  Allowing the battery to self-discharge below an open-circuit voltage of 3.0 VPC will 

cause irreversible damage and void the warranty.

13. BATTERY MODULE FIRMWARE AND DATA LOGS

Always ensure the battery is 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 
Battery website at www.discoverbattery.com.

14. TROUBLESHOOTING

Accurate troubleshooting and warranty claims require data logs from each battery. 
Use AES Dashboard diagnostic software to download data logs one battery at a 
time.

Confirm you have the latest version of Dashboard, which was AES Dashboard  
7.0.6_win64 at the time of publishing. System owners are encouraged to install the 
AES Dashboard software on a laptop to troubleshoot their system.

15. RELATED INFORMATION

For warranty information, refer to 885-0046 Discover AES LiFePO

4

 Battery Warranty 

Policy, available from the Discover Battery website at www.discoverbattery.com.

16. GLOSSARY OF TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND ACRONYMS

VPC 

Volts Per Cell

LFP

 

LiFePO

4

 Lithium Iron Phosphate

BMS 

Battery Management System

SOC

 

State of Charge

DOD

 

Depth of Discharge

 

Summary of Contents for Discover 42-48-6650

Page 1: ...1 AES LiFePO4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL AUSTRALIA 805 0049 REV A BATTERY MODEL 42 48 6650...

Page 2: ...K Port 10 6 4 Equipment Ground 11 7 THEORY OF OPERATION 11 7 1 Ingress Protection IP55 11 7 2 Battery Management System 12 7 3 AEbus LYNK Network Communication 13 8 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 13 9 INSTALLAT...

Page 3: ...performing electrical work Installing and configuring batteries Installing and configuring systems activated by relays 1 2 Warning Caution Notice and Note Messages Messages in this manual are formatte...

Page 4: ...WARNING CHEMICAL HAZARD Do not touch the exposed contents of a Lithium cell Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious injury WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD Do not la...

Page 5: ...lifting the battery follow appropriate standards Only lift move or mount following local regulations Take care when handling battery terminals and cabling Only use the battery with a charging system...

Page 6: ...Charge BulkVoltage BulkVDC 54 4Vdc Charge AbsorptionVoltage U1 MAX 54 4Vdc Charge FloatVoltage U2 53 6Vdc ChargeTermination Current a 2 A LowVoltage Disconnect Recommended 48 0V LowVoltage Disconnect...

Page 7: ...re c 20 C to 45 C 4 F to 113 F a Specifies the temperature of the cells and not the ambient temperature Ambient temperature and cell temperature may not be the same b The Battery Management System BMS...

Page 8: ...e protection monitors individual cell voltages Protection is triggered when any cell is over 3 65VPC and recovers after 120 seconds Charge is permitted whenVPC is 3 35 or less Voltages are provided fo...

Page 9: ...ST SG AC 10 11 Rev 5 For transportation the battery belongs to category UN3480 Class 9 5 HANDLING Before handling Keep the battery away from sparks and flames Disconnect the cables from the battery P...

Page 10: ...may result in death or serious injury ON OFF LED Description Dark The battery s main relay is OFF Open Illuminated The main relay is ON Closed and the battery is ready for operation Flashing at 1 Hz i...

Page 11: ...power or other functions Mixing the AEbus Network with other networks may result in equipment malfunction and damage 6 4 Equipment Ground Grounding the battery is not required 7 THEORY OF OPERATION 7...

Page 12: ...A physical disconnect switch is recommended to reconnect the battery if the system has a constant parasitic draw NOTE Charge and discharge have different operating temperature limits If the BMS disco...

Page 13: ...ation over the AEbus LYNK Network to coordinate performance with other batteries and communicate with accessories such as the LYNK Communication Gateway NOTICE Terminating resistors are required when...

Page 14: ...lowing 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 2 Moderate temperature The ambient temperatu...

Page 15: ...0 C minimum Terminate the cables with lugs that fit the DC terminals 2 Minimum cable lengths Select a location that minimizes the length of battery cables to reduce voltage drop from the impedance lea...

Page 16: ...stall 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 NOT...

Page 17: ...the battery circuit has a disconnect open the disconnect to isolate the battery 3 Ensure the cable connections are clean and in good working order 4 Install and secure the new battery Take precaution...

Page 18: ...cable sizing Improper terminal torque NOTE Without exception a product experiencing terminal burnout will void the warranty 9 7 Installing Batteries in Parallel Battery Wiring For proper balancing an...

Page 19: ...a battery of the same age model capacity and voltage Before installing the battery in parallel ensure that each battery is charged to 100 SOC 9 7 1 Commissioning a Parallel Battery System In a paralle...

Page 20: ...p the charge and discharge settings in an Open Loop configuration through the Power Conversion device s controller at the time of installation In a Closed Loop configuration the BMS of the AES Battery...

Page 21: ...her networks with the AEbus LYNK Network NOTICE Mixing the AEbus LYNK Network with other networks may result in equipment malfunction and damage 9 8 4 Installation Procedure 1 Before beginning a netwo...

Page 22: ...owing device available from Discover Battery can be used to communicate an accurate state of charge to other devices LYNK II Communication Gateway 10 3Charging Each electrical system will have differe...

Page 23: ...s to avoid permanent damage to the battery Otherwise irreversible damage to the battery cells will occur in a very short period of time Low charge current extends life Charging at 50 of nominal curren...

Page 24: ...phase is when the charger s maximum current is directed to the battery until reaching the desired voltage The Bulk phase will recharge the battery to approximately 90 95 SOC If the charging source is...

Page 25: ...nspect the battery 1 Ensure that all DC cables are secure and fasteners are tight 2 Ensure all Networking cables and connectors are secure and tight 3 Ensure that the installation location is clean an...

Page 26: ...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 Battery website at www discoverbattery c...

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