Power. On Your Terms. PHI 1.3 Battery INSTALLATION MANUAL Optimized Energy Storage & Management for Residential & Commercial Applications Utilizing Efficient, Safe, Non-Toxic, Energy Dense Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) Chemistry © SIMPLIPHI POWER, INC.
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Table of Contents 1.0 – Important Safety Information ......................................................................................... 4 1.1 – Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... 4 1.2 – Safety & Protective Features ......................................................................................... 4 1.3 – Explosive Gas Precautions ..........................................................................
1.0 – Important Safety Information 1.1 – Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Before using the PHI 1.3 Batteries, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the PHI 1.3 Batteries, and all appropriate sections of this manual. PHI 1.3 Batteries must be fully charged before commissioning. Failure to do so will void the Warranty.
and other failures, as with any PHI Battery, the electrolyte can be ignited by an open flame. However, unlike other lithium ion batteries (LCO) there are no hazardous or toxic materials in the electrolyte or the material components of PHI 1.3 Batteries. See MSDS for chemical analyses (Appendix A). 1.2.2 – Charging at Temperatures Below Freezing It is important to take necessary steps to determine the temperature of the PHI 1.
2.0 – Product Description 2.1 – Overview The PHI 1.3 kWh 60 Amp deep-cycle Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) Battery is optimized with proprietary cell architecture, power electronics, BMS and assembly methods. It is modular, light-weight and scalable. The PHI 1.3 Battery provides power security and seamless integration of renewable and traditional sources of energy in conjunction with or independent of the grid: net zero, peak shaving, emergency back-up, portable and mobile. 2.
3.0 – Pre-Installation The information within this section covers pre-installation procedures & considerations, namely, PHI 1.3 Battery performance parameters to be aware of during the design process, as well as guidance on system sizing. 3.1 – PHI 1.3 Battery Performance Parameters and Sizing Calculations PHI 1.3 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 1.
For all installations: • Maintain identical wire lengths from each PHI 1.3 Battery terminal to the common bus. • Use identical wire construction from each PHI 1.3 Battery terminal to the common bus. All PHI 1.3 Batteries are designed to serve at a fixed voltage range in parallel arrangements for maximum available amperage and storage capacity. PHI 1.3 Batteries are not designed to be arranged in series for increased voltage. Series arrangements can result in damage to the PHI 1.
Figure 2.0 - Four PHI 1.3 Batteries in Parallel Helpful Tips: • Use identical length and gauge wire to balance the load across the PHI 1.3 Batteries. • Determine the cable length for the PHI 1.3 Battery terminal farthest from the bus. • Make all PHI 1.3 Battery cables a matching length. • Additional cabling or slack that remains with the shorter distance runs can be coiled and secured with Zip Ties. Wiring Methods: 1. For 1 to 8 units: Wire directly to inverter & charge controller equipment. 2.
Considerations for Power Cable Terminations Please factor in the below information for power cable terminations: • PHI 1.3 uses SB50 Anderson Connectors o 12V connections are YELLOW o 24V connections are RED • Power Cable Wire Gauge: Generally anywhere from 6 AWG to 2/0 AWG or larger Protection from the Environment To protect the positive and negative contacts, anticorrosive compounds or epoxies are occasionally used in harsh or marine climate installations.
5.0 – Programming 5.1 – Operating Parameters per Warranty Although the PHI 1.3 Batteries are capable of performing at very high rates and depths of discharge within a very wide temperature range, in order to achieve extended life cycles and to comply with the Warranty, the operating parameters, indicated in Tables 2.0 and 3.0 below, must be applied based on desired Warranty/cycle life. Table 2.
6.0 – SimpliPhi Technical Support For technical support related to your PHI 1.3 Battery, please contact us as follows: 805.640.1874 techsupport@simpliphipower.com Appendix A – Material Safety Data Sheet A.1 – Product Identification Product Name: Electronically Managed Energy Storage Device (Battery) Models: PHI 1.3 Product Use: Lithium ion storage batteries - Harmony Code #8507.60.0000, Foreign Trade Schedule B Manufacturer: SimpliPhi Power, Inc., Ojai Ca. U.S.A. 805 640 6700 A.
Preparation Hazards and Classification: Not dangerous with normal use. The PHI 1.3 Battery should not be disassembled or incinerated. Exposure to the ingredients contained within or their combustion products could be harmful. Appearance, Color, and Odor: Solid object, no odor. Primary Route(s) of Exposure: Risk of exposure will only occur if the PHI 1.3 Battery or cell is mechanically, thermally or electrically abused and the enclosure is compromised.
Appendix B – PHI 1.3 Battery Safety & Green Attributes, Certifications This Appendix section covers the PHI 1.3 Battery safety attributes and certifications, such as the lack of thermal runaway and off-gassing, UN DOT certification and UL compliance. It also covers the PHI 1.3 Battery’s green attributes – from products to materials to disposal, as well as relevant environmental and ecological considerations. B.1 – Safety Attributes and Certifications B.1.
B.2 – Green Attributes, Environmental & Ecological Considerations B.2.1 – Materials The primary materials (lithium, iron, phosphate) that make up PHI 1.3 Batteries are environmentally benign and pose very few polluting or environmentally degrading by-products in the harvesting and refinement processes. This is especially true when compared to those of lead acid, NiCad, and NiMH batteries. B.2.2 – By Products There are no toxic by-products associated with the assembly or use of PHI 1.
