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3.1 – PHI 2.7 Battery Performance Parameters and Sizing
Calculations
PHI 2.7 Batteries are designed to operate at a continuous C/2 rate across a large operating temperature
range, as seen in Table 1.0 above.
The PHI 2.7 Batteries need no increase in sizing and no special
compensations when determining the size of the energy storage and management system under the
circumstances and conditions seen in Table 1.0 above.
See specific inverter manufacturer program
settings for optimizing system integration.
PHI 2.7 Batteries do not need to be de-rated unless running continuously at more than 90% capacity, at
temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius, or above 49 degrees Celsius. To achieve higher, warrantied cycles
of 10,000+, the PHI 2.7 Batteries are typically operated at 80% maximum Depth of Discharge. Please
contact SimpliPhi Power Technical Support if alternative settings are desired. Please also refer to operating
temperatures and inverter settings in Programming section.
3.2 – System Sizing for Your Installation
The number of PHI 2.7 Batteries should be specified in terms of total storage capacity before the initial
installation based on the goals and objectives of the project. All PHI 2.7 Batteries are balanced during
final production and testing stages. Following proper wiring guidelines ensures that a system will not
require any manual balancing processes.
CAUTION:
Do not combine PHI 2.7 Batteries with other brands or chemistries. This will void the Warranty.
CAUTION:
Do not mix PHI 2.7 Batteries from different installations, clients or job sites. This will void the
Warranty.
3.3 – Mounting Hardware
The SimpliPhi Power Mounting Brackets (sold separately) are designed to secure one PHI 2.7 Battery to
a load bearing surface. SimpliPhi Power PHI 2.7 Batteries can be mounted in practically any orientation
(terminals up or on any side), with no impact to the performance of the PHI 2.7 Battery. Do not install
them upside down. The brackets can be mounted directly to a wall or can be arranged on strut channels
for ease of positioning (mounting hardware not included). A qualified installer should be familiar with
accomplishing this with the appropriate load bearing requirements.
For ease of measuring, arranging and mounting your PHI 2.7 Battery array, a drawing of the PHI 2.7
Battery Mounting Brackets with dimensions is provided (
Figure 2.0
).
During mechanical testing, individual PHI 2.7 Mounting Brackets were exposed to 200 pounds each of
downward pressure along the bracket’s outer edge. During this test, a deflection of approximately 30
thousandths of an inch was measured. Bracket sets are designed to hold one PHI 2.7 Module, with a
weight of ~60 pounds.
3.4 – Battery Weight
PHI 2.7 Batteries weigh 60.5 pounds. The Wall Mount Bracket Assemblies weigh 9 Pounds (with bolts).
The SimpliPhi Power Mounting Brackets should be mounted into load bearing beams, studs or solid
materials with appropriate fasteners. SimpliPhi Power is not liable for damage caused by inappropriate
installation mounting of brackets.
