4.9 kWh Installation Manual SimpliPHI™ 4.9 Battery © 2022 Briggs & Stratton. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents Safety Information ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Important Safety Instructions................................................................................................................................................ 4 Warranty Statement......................................................................................................................................
Safety Information Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions that must be read, understood and obeyed during installation of ESS and/or accessories. WARNING! LOSS OF LIFE. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED IN A CRITICAL LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATION. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY DANGER! INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION: THESE 3 THINGS WILL VIOLATE THE TERMS OF THE WARRANTY & DAMAGE THE BATTERIES. READ IN FULL PRIOR TO BATTERY INSTALLATION Warranty Statement The following abbreviated guidelines do NOT encompass all SimpliPHI Battery Warranty details. Failure to adhere to the Warranty and Installation Manual requirements will Violate the terms of the Warranty.
The SimpliPHI Battery Warranty does NOT cover product damage caused by mishandling or improper use per the Installation Manual, Integration Guides and Warranty, exposure to corrosive liquids or solvents, impacts from falling objects or from being dropped, or attempts to repair the battery by any party other than SimpliPhi. The complete list of Warranty Exclusions is included in the SimpliPHI Battery Warranty document: https://simpliphipower.com/wp-content/uploads/documentation/SimpliPHI-series/warranty.
CAUTION: Although each SimpliPHI Battery contains an internal communication based BMS with circuitry that protects the SimpliPHI Battery cells from over-charge, over-discharge and extreme load amperage, the SimpliPHI Batteries must always be installed with appropriate inverter and/or charge controller settings to protect the SimpliPHI Battery from open PV voltage and other high voltage charging sources.
1.3.3 – Networking Communication Cables & Plugs Each SimpliPHI battery comes with a 4’ CAT5 cable and a terminator plug for networking communication set-up (explained in greater detail in Section 4.7 – Communications Wiring). 1.4 – Specifications Please review the tables below for SimpliPHI 4.9 battery specifications. Table 1.0 - SimpliPHI 4.9 Performance Specifications DC Voltage - Nominal 51.2 VDC Dimensions (W x H x D) 23 x 28.5 x 8.5 in. (30” H w/terminals) / 3.2 ft3 (584 x 724 x 216 cm / 0.
Table 1.4 - SimpliPHI BMS Specifications SimpliPHI 4.9™ Internal BMS Programmed Absorb Voltage 56 VDC Programmed Float Voltage 54 VDC Over-Voltage Fault Trip2 60 VDC Low-Voltage Fault Trip2 45 VDC Programmed Discharge & Charge Rate per Battery2 48.5 Amps DC (2.
• To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing system wiring is in good condition and that the wire is not undersized. Do not operate the SimpliPHI Battery in conjunction with damaged or substandard wiring or balance of system equipment. These safety precautions are in addition to the Warnings previously outlined on page 4 of this Manual. 2.
3.2 – SimpliPHI Battery System Sizing SimpliPHI Batteries are designed to operate at the continuous ratings specified in Table 1.0 – SimpliPHI Battery Specifications. SimpliPHI Batteries with communications, when paired with an approved inverter will enable proper settings for any size battery bank up to 72 battery modules. Settings also specified in Table 1.0 will be automatically communicated to the inverter.
array has a minimum of 4 batteries. This helps ensure that the battery bank receives as much charge as possible from the AC Coupled solar PV. CAUTION: Using fewer than the calculated number of SimpliPHI batteries in this AC Coupled charge calculation may result in limited and ineffective charging from AC coupled PV in OffGrid or Grid-Outage conditions. For specific settings related to the inverter’s charge and discharge rates in an AC Coupled system, please refer to the inverters integration guide. 4.
4.2.2 – Explosive Gas Precautions SimpliPHI Batteries are not ignition protected. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install this product in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any confined space containing different vented batteries, or flammable chemicals such as, natural gas (NG), liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or gasoline (Benzine/Petrol).
Height 30” (including 1.5” terminal height) Depth 8.5” Weight 160 Pounds Figure 4.0 –SimpliPHI Mounting Bracket Assembly 4.5 – SimpliPHI Battery Connection Terminals 4.5.1 – Batteries with Threaded Studs The SimpliPHI Battery is equipped with two 3/8’’ (10 mm) threaded stud terminals with a lock washer and nut. The red colored high temperature molded insert connection is for the positive lead. The black colored high temperature insert connection is for the negative lead.
CAUTION: Do not tighten the stud terminals beyond their specified torque value of 160 inlbs. Using an impact driver or power tools on the terminals will Violate the terms of the Warranty. Using power tools or impact drivers may damage the terminal even if it doesn’t result in breakage. Figure 4.1 Threaded Studs= 3/8” (10mm) Torque Value = 160 in pds Do NOT use power tools or impact drivers. Doing so will Violate the terms of the Warranty. 4.
Figure 4.2 – Four SimpliPHI Batteries in Parallel For installations that are larger than 4 batteries, equal sets of batteries not exceeding four batteries per set should be wired to a common busbar or plate. All wire lengths from each SimpliPHI Battery Bank to common busbars or plates should be identical in length and gauge in order to balance the load across (all) SimpliPHI Batteries in the installation.
• • • • • • • • • Battery cables from Spartan Power are flexible and easy to work with: https://spartanpower.com/product/custom-battery-cables/. Many of SimpliPhi’s distributors also sell battery cables. Refer to the SimpliPhi Wiring Guide for a list of distributors that sell cables. Battery cables can be custom ordered to include the 3/8” lugs that fit on the SimpliPHI Battery’s threaded studs.
CAUTION: No material (such as a washer) should be placed between the current carrying terminal and the cable lug or interconnecting busbar. Doing so will Violate the terms of the Warranty. CAUTION: Sparks may be present when connecting wires to SimpliPHI Battery terminals. Be sure the battery’s built-in circuit breaker is in the OFF position to minimize the risk of shock or sparks during system installation. 4.6.
4.7 – Communications Wiring CAUTION: The maximum number of SimpliPHI batteries that can be installed within a single bank is 72. Each SimpliPHI battery includes three RJ45 ports, compatible with CAT5 (or greater) cable. Two of these ports are used for connecting between the SimpliPHI batteries in a battery bank (“daisy-chaining”). These two ports can be identified as the “daisy-chaining” ports because they are labeled as “BATTERY”.
Figure 4.7 – SimpliPHI Battery’s Terminator Plug The maximum number of SimpliPHI batteries that can be connected in a single system is 72, with a maximum total connected distance of 40m (131 feet) from the first SimpliPHI battery module to the last SimpliPHI battery module. While one 4’ CAT5 networking cable is provided per SimpliPHI battery, shorter networking cable for daisy-chaining the batteries may be used.
Step 3: Secure the conduit box cover with provided 10/32 flat head flush style screws using a #2 Phillips head screwdriver. 4.9 – Battery System Commissioning WARNING! SimpliPHI Batteries should be installed, wired and commissioned by a qualified installer or professional electrician who is familiar with general electrical safety precautions and specific regional code requirements.
5. 6. After testing the SimpliPHI Battery’s voltage, turn the battery’s built-in circuit breaker back to the OFF (0) position. Wire the SimpliPHI Battery bank with all the included SimpliPHI Batteries’ built-in breakers in the OFF (0) position. All electrical wiring must be in accordance with Section 4.6 – Electrical Wiring and all communications wiring must be in accordance with Section 4.7 – Communications Wiring. CAUTION: All SimpliPhi Power Battery products are designed to work exclusively in parallel.
15. The batteries will bulk charge to 56 VDC, will Absorb for approximately 0.5 hours (at slower rates of charge, less absorb time may be observed), and will then rest at approximately 53.3 VDC. This condition would be considered fully charged. 16. Once the batteries are fully charged, turn on the inverter’s AC Output breaker and/or the breaker at the top of your loads’ breaker panel. 4.
Product Documentation web page for a complete list of settings specific for the inverter that you are pairing with: https://simpliphipower.com/product-documentation/. Table 5.0 – Operation Parameters Recommended Operating Conditions for 10 Year Warranty Depth of Discharge (DoD) 80% (~10,000 cycles) 90% (~5,000 cycles) 100% (~3,500 cycles) Operating Temperature °F (°C) Low Battery Cut-Off Voltage (V)3 32 to 120 (0 to 49) 50.2 49.
2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the main DC disconnect located in the inverter’s power panel, between the battery bank and the inverter. Turn off the main breaker at the top of the inverter’s AC distribution panel or sub-panel. Wait 5 minutes, for the BMS in each battery to re-set itself. Use a multi meter to take voltage measurements of each SimpliPHI battery in the battery bank, to make sure the voltage increased to the minimum voltage necessary for the inverter to turn on.
Appendix A – SimpliPHI Battery Safety & Green Attributes, Certifications This Appendix section covers the SimpliPHI Battery safety attributes and certifications, such as the lack of thermal runaway with fire propagation, off-gassing, UN DOT certification and UL compliance and certification. It also covers the SimpliPHI Battery’s green attributes – from products to materials to disposal, as well as relevant environmental and ecological considerations. A.1 – Safety Attributes and Certifications A.1.
compliant component must have 100 ppm or less of mercury and the mercury must not have been intentionally added to the component. In the EU, some military and medical equipment are exempt from RoHS compliance. A.2 – Green Attributes, Environmental & Ecological Considerations A.2.
