KICKASS KA12120-LION 12V 120AH LiFePo4 Slimline Lithium Battery and Remote Display Unit User Manual

KICKASS KA12120-LION 12V 120AH LiFePo4 Slimline Lithium Battery and

Remote Display Unit

KA12120-LION | KA12120SLIM-LION | KA12200-LION

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a KickAss Lithium Battery. The battery allows you to power all your 12V camping equipment with the following features:

• Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Battery
• Internal Battery Management System (BMS)
• BMS supervised lithium battery protection and alarms
• Bluetooth compatibility with KA app (Android and iOS)
• LCD screen unit connection to BMS
• Approximately 2000 cycles at 80% DOD discharge, and up to 4000 cycles at lower discharge rates.
• Low self-discharge and long shelf life

BMS Protection Features

• Battery over and under voltage protection
• Battery over and under temperature protection
• Battery over charge and discharge protection
• Battery short circuit protection

Applications

• Solar System
• Telecommunications
• 4WD Dual Battery Systems
• Caravan, Motorhome Systems
• Emergency Power System

DIMENSIONS

KA12120-LION

KA12120SLIM-LION

KA12200-LION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• The total current draw from the battery must not exceed BMS rated capacity.
• Ensure that the charger used is compatible with lithium batteries.
• Do NOT allow any metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.
• Do NOT try to jumpstart a vehicle with this battery.
• Do NOT use the battery for cranking/starting applications.
• Do NOT connect the battery in series to increase the overall voltage.
• Do NOT connect the battery in parallel to increase the overall amperage.
• Do NOT allow the battery to sit in a discharged state ≤10.0 V.
• The battery must be installed away from major heat sources, high voltage, and avoid exposed sunlight for long periods of time.

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

KA12120-LION & KA12120SLIM-LION

120AH LiFePO4 Battery Specifications

Nominal Voltage| 12.8V
Nominal Capacity| 120Ah
Cycle Life (DOD – 80% under controlled conditions)| ≥ 2000 Cycles
Bluetooth battery montioring app| Yes
Optional hardwired remote screen monitoring| Yes
Charging Specification (Only use chargers with lithium profiles as specified)

Battery Charge Temperature| 0 ~ 60°C
Normal Charge Voltage CV/CC 1| 14.4 ~ 14.6V
Standby (Float) Voltage| 13.5 ~ 13.8V
Maximum Charge Current| 50A
Recommended Charge Current| 25 – 40A
Standard Discharge Specification

Battery Discharge Temperature| -20 ~ 65°C
Battery Operating Voltage Range| 10 ~ 14.6V
Maximum Continuous Discharge| 100A
Pulse Discharge Current| 280A for 320mS
Discharge Cut-Off Voltage| ≤10V
Storage Information

Temperature & Humidity Range| ≤ 30 days -20°C ~ 60°C, 5 ~ 75% RH

≥ 90 days -10°C ~ 45°C, 5 ~ 75% RH

Self-discharge Rate| ≤ 3% Per Month @ 25°C

KA12200-LION

200AH LiFePO4 Battery Specifications

Nominal Voltage| 12.8V
Nominal Capacity| 200Ah
Cycle Life (DOD – 80% under controlled conditions)| ≥ 2000 Cycles
Bluetooth battery montioring app| Yes
Optional hardwired remote screen monitoring| Yes
Charging Specification (Only use chargers with lithium profiles as specified)

Battery Charge Temperature| 0 ~ 60°C
Normal Charge Voltage CV/CC 1| 14.4 ~ 14.6V
Standby (Float) Voltage| 13.5 ~ 13.8V
Maximum Charge Current| 100A
Recommended Charge Current| 40 – 90A
Standard Discharge Specification

Battery Discharge Temperature| -20 ~ 65°C
Battery Operating Voltage Range| 10 ~ 14.6V
Maximum Continuous Discharge| 200A
Pulse Discharge Current| 440A for 320mS
Discharge Cut-Off Voltage| ≤10V
Dimensions

Length| 522mm
Width| 244mm
Height| 241mm
Weight| 19.8Kg
Storage Information

Temperature & Humidity Range| ≤ 30 days -20°C ~ 60°C, 5 ~ 75% RH

≥ 90 days -10°C ~ 45°C, 5 ~ 75% RH

Self-discharge Rate| ≤ 3% Per Month @ 25°C

CV/CC – Constant Voltage, Constant Current
Note : Specifications subject to change without prior notice

BMS CUT OFF FEATURES

The KickAss Lithium Batteries are built with a Battery Management System (BMS) inside to protect the battery from overcharging, over discharging, short circuiting and extreme temperature.

Overcharge Protection

Overcharge Protection Per Cell| 3.75 ± 0.1V
Overcharge Release Per Cell| 3.60 ± 0.1V
Overcharge Release Method| Connect load and discharge below release voltage
Overdischarge Protection

Overdischarge Protection Per Cell| 2.50 ± 0.1V
Overdischarge Release Per Cell| 3.00 ± 0.1V
Overdischarge Release Method                 Apply Lithium Compatible

Charger/Voltage ≥12.00V

Battery Discharge High Temperature| 65 ± 5°C | Release 55 ± 5°C
Battery Charge High Temperature| 60 ± 5°C | Release 50 ± 5°C
Battery Discharge Low Temperature| -20 ± 5°C | Release -10 ± 5°C

Note: Specifications subject to change without prior notice

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CONNECTING THE BATTERY

Install the battery cables onto the terminal posts of the battery. Ensure the red cable is connected to the positive (+) terminal and black cable is connected to the negative (-) terminal. If connecting the Remote Display Unit to your KickAss Lithium Battery, connect the black data dongle on the RDU to the black data connector on the battery.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

A key function of the BMS is to protect your battery by internally disconnecting the load when the battery’s voltage drops below specific parameters, this will then result in the battery entering into a “sleep” mode. (Load includes any accessories and/or device/s drawing charge from the battery, Eg: fridges, pumps, food sealers, inverters, etc). The charger used to charge the battery must be lithium compatible and be designed to recover lithium batteries from a sleep mode. The KickAss Lithium Battery may be charged in a number of ways:

• Connecting to an alternator via a lithium compatible DCDC charger.
• Connecting to a solar panel via a lithium compatible regulator/controller
• Connecting to an AC power source via a 240V lithium compatible 12V charger

Note: When charging the lithium battery, ensure the charger is located close to the battery to avoid voltage drop. Failing to do this may result in the charger entering float mode and not being able to complete a recovery from sleep mode.

STORING THE BATTERY

A lithium battery can be stored at any state of charge due to a very low rate of discharge. It is recommended that if storing for long periods, the battery be charged to 100% before disconnecting the battery from all loads and chargers.
NOTE: The battery will not go into storage mode if:

• There are loads connected to it
• It is being charged
• The RDU’s screen is turned on
• It is communicating to App.

USING THE BATTERY FOR THE FIRST TIME OR AFTER A PERIOD OF STORAGE

When using the lithium battery for the first time or after more then a month in storage, KickAss recommends to fully discharge the battery until the BMS system cuts out. Once discharged, using a lithium compatible charger, fully charge the battery until 100% SOC is achieved. This will recalibrate the SOC in your BMS.
Failure to do these steps will not affect the performance or lifespan of your battery however the SOC reading from the Display screen or App may not display the actual SOC of the battery due to it being out of synchronisation.

• STEP 1:

Connect load and discharge until undervoltage alarm is activated
Note: Continue to discharge when low battery alarm comes on at 10% SOC.Doing this will NOT damage your battery

• STEP 2:
  Connect battery to charger and charge to 100%

KICKASS LITHIUM APP

The KickAss Lithium Battery has been designed with the latest bluetooth technology to remotely monitor your battery from your smartphone. The app features the following:

• State of Charge (SOC)
• Instantaneous current flow, positive when charging, negative when discharging
• Battery pack and cell voltage.
• Battery temperature
• Remaining time to full/empty at the current rate of charge/discharge
• Total capacity of battery
• Number of full cycles the battery has completed. A full cycle is defined by 100% discharge and re-charge of a battery. Depleting a battery to 50% and recharging it twice will result in 1 cycle.
• Low battery alarm
• Battery capacity health indicator
• Battery protection alarms

Connecting to the App

• To get started please download the KA Outback Proof Gear app from the Google Play store or the Apple iTunes Store.
• If the app is already downloaded on your device for use with your KickAss Bluetooth fridge, you must ensure that any updates to the app are installed prior to connecting.
• Once the APP is installed, locate your battery’s serial number on the side of your battery. On the KA Outback Proof Gear app, find the device ID that corresponds to the first 10 digits and the last 4 digits of the battery’s serial number and click connect device.

Rename Device ID To rename your bluetooth device, connect to the device and then navigate to the fourth tab on the bottom toolbar. Click the pencil icon next to the connected device, edit the name and then click save.
Note: Editing your devices name, will only edit it on your device. It will not change the name of the battery for other people who try to connect to it.

KICKASS LITHIUM BMS ALARM MODES

The KickAss Lithium Battery is fitted with battery protection features which protect the cells from damage. When these protection features are activated, the following will be displayed on the App and RDU display:

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