Discover Battery 950-0025 LYNK II Gateway Instruction Manual

Discover Battery 950-0025 LYNK II Gateway

Product Information

The 950-0025 is a product installation and operation manual for LYNK II, which is a device used for integration and setup with Discover Lithium battery systems. The manual includes safety warnings, general warnings, personal protective equipment instructions, and documentation guidance.

Audience, Safety, Messages, and Warnings

The manual begins with a section on audience, safety, messages, and warnings. This section includes information on the intended audience for the manual, as well as important safety warnings in the form of messages and cautions. These warnings highlight hazardous conditions that may result in personal injury, death, or damage to the equipment.

General Warnings

The general warning section of the manual includes specific warnings related to electric shock and fire hazards associated with the installation and use of LYNK II. These warnings include instructions to install a lithium battery as specified, not to disassemble or modify the battery, and to fully de-energize the battery system before servicing it.

Personal Protective Equipment

The manual includes instructions for personal protective equipment to be used when handling the battery system. These instructions include following all procedures to fully de-energize the battery system and using safe handling procedures when handling the battery.

Documentation

The manual provides guidance on relevant product documentation to consult before installation and configuration. This includes manuals, application notes, and installation and configuration guides.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using LYNK II, it is important to follow the safety warnings and personal protective equipment instructions provided in the manual. The following are usage instructions for LYNK II:

1. Mount LYNK II according to the instructions provided in section 7.1 of the manual.
2. Install the external power source according to the instructions provided in section 7.2 of the manual.
3. Connect LYNK II to the LYNK network communication cables according to the instructions provided in section 7.3 of the manual.
4. Verify the LYNK network according to the instructions provided in section 7.4 of the manual.
5. Install relay hardware according to the instructions provided in section 8.0 of the manual.
6. Install Ethernet hardware and layout according to the instructions provided in section 9.0 of the manual.
7. Connect LYNK II to LYNK ACCESS according to the instructions provided in section 10.0 of the manual.
8. Configure the CAN communication with LYNK ACCESS according to the instructions provided in section 11.0 of the manual.
9. Configure Ethernet settings with LYNK ACCESS according to the instructions provided in section 12.0 of the manual.
10. Configure relays with LYNK ACCESS according to the instructions provided in section 13.0 of the manual.
11. Update LYNK II firmware with LYNK ACCESS according to the instructions provided in section 14.0 of the manual.

It is important to follow all instructions carefully and consult relevant product documentation before using LYNK II to ensure safe and proper usage.

AUDIENCE, SAFETY, MESSAGES AND WARNINGS

Audience

Qualified personnel should perform configuration, installations, service, and operating tasks in consultation with local utilities and authorized dealers. Qualified personnel should have training, knowledge, and experience in:

• Installing electrical equipment
• Applying applicable installation codes
• Analyzing and reducing hazards involved in performing electrical work
• Installing and configuring batteries
• Installing and configuring systems activated by relays

Safety, Messages and Warnings

• WARNING
  Important information regarding hazardous conditions that may result in personal injury or death.

• CAUTION
  Important information regarding hazardous conditions that may result in personal injury.

• NOTICE
  Important information regarding conditions that may result in damage to the equipment but not personal injury.

• NOTE
  Ad hoc information concerning important procedures and battery features not related to personal injury or equipment damage.

General Warnings

• WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
  A lithium battery must be installed as specified. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. If the battery case has been damaged, do not touch exposed contents. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious injury.

• WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
  Do not lay tools or other metal parts on top of the battery or across the terminals. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious injury.

• CAUTION ELECTRIC SHOCK
  Do not touch the energized surfaces of any electrical component in the battery system. Before servicing the battery, follow all procedures to fully de- energize the battery system and use safe handling procedures when handling the battery. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury.

Before using the battery and any power electronics, read all instructions and cautionary markings on all components and appropriate sections of their manuals.

• Use personal protective equipment when working with batteries.
• Do not dispose of the battery in fire.
• Promptly dispose or recycle used batteries following local regulations.
• Do not disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture or shred.
• Do not modify, re-manufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, or expose to fire explosion or other hazards.
• Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
• Do not lift or carry the battery while in operation.
• When lifting a heavy battery, follow the 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 that has been qualified for the system. The use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazards.
• Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals.
• Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified for the system. The use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazards.
• Avoid dropping the device or battery. If the device or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.

Personal Protective Equipment

When handling or working near a battery:

• Use Personal Protective Equipment, including clothing, glasses, insulated gloves, and boots.
• Do not wear rings, watches, bracelets, or necklaces

Documentation

• This document provides information about the integration and setup of LYNK II with Discover Lithium battery systems.
• Before installation and configuration, consult the relevant product documentation, including Manuals, Application Notes, and Installation and Configuration Guides.
• Discover Battery Documentation
• Visit https://discoverbattery.com for the most recent version of published documents, including Discover Lithium battery user manuals and application notes on using LYNK II with specific power conversion devices

About LYNK II

Overview

LYNK II Communication Gateway unlocks the full potential of a Discover lithium battery by enabling the internal Battery Management System (BMS) to communicate closed-loop and in real-time State-of-Charge, voltage, temperature and status to compatible devices, such as solar or mobile inverter-chargers, on and off-board industrial chargers, displays, load centers, motor controls, PLCs and telematics. Serial CAN and CANopen Interface Guides are also available for developers.

Compatible Batteries and Devices

A battery or device must have a compatible port such as an LYNK Port or AEbus Port to communicate with an LYNK II device.

LYNK Port

• LITHIUM PROFESSIONAL batteries: DLP-GC2-12V, DLP-GC2-24V,

DLP-GC2-36V, DLP-GC2-48V

• DISCOVER HELIOS batteries: 46-24-1540, 46-48-1540

AEbus Port

• AES LiFePO4 batteries: 44-24-2800, 44-48-3000, 42-48-6650, 14-36-3000, 14-48-3000

Compatible Communication Protocols

LYNK ACCESS software for 64-bit Windows 10 is required to configure LYNK devices for communication with compatible external devices such as inverters, chargers and motor controllers. Download the current version of LYNK ACCESS software from the Discover Battery website to obtain the most up-to-date suite of available device configurations. An interface guide for Discover Generic Serial CAN is available from the Discover Battery website

Communication Protocol Configurations (Partial List)

• Victron Energy – GX and VE.CAN Inverter-chargers, solar MPPT Chargers and network devices
• Studer Innotec – XcomCan Inverter-Chargers and network devices
• SPE – GREEN Series Industrial Chargers
• Sol-Ark – Outdoor and Indoor (Legacy) Inverter-Chargers
• SMA – Sunny Island Inverter-Chargers
• Schneider Electric – Xanbus Inverter-chargers and MPPT Chargers and network devices
• RV-C – Various brands of inverter-charger and monitoring devices
• Discover Generic Serial CAN:
  • Outback – Skybox
  • Morningstar
• CANopen – See Discover CANopen Interface Guide

Firmware Revision

This User Manual is valid for firmware version 1.4.0.0 and above. Use LYNK ACCESS software to view the firmware version of your LYNK device.

Items Shipped in the Box

Design and Features

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1

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LYNK Port (AEbus)

| RJ45 connection for LYNK AEbus Network communication input. Termination is configurable. (Terminated by Default)
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2

| __

LYNK Port

| IEC M12 PIN connector for LYNK Network communication input. Termination is configurable. (Terminated by Default)
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3

| Mini SD Card Slot| Used for extended battery data logging (128 GB) and updating battery and LYNK II device firmware.
4| Ethernet Port| RJ45 connection to the internet via an Ethernet cable.
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5| Ethernet LEDs| Indicates Ethernet communication activity.
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6

| __

USB Mini Port

| USB device port to connect with LYNK ACCESS software on Windows 10 devices.
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7

| __

CAN Out

| RJ45 connection used for CAN communications. Termination is configurable.
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8

| Phoenix 12-PIN Connector| Connections are used by the relays, CAN Out, and supply power.
9| CAN Out LED| Indicates communication activity.
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10

| __

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Status LEDs

| Five LEDs indicate the Sate-of-Charge level. LYNK Port LED indicates the status and activity on either the LYNK Port or LYNK AEbus Port. Memory LED indicates SD Card status.
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11

| Hold-Down Points| __

Hold-Down points for mounting the device with straps.

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12

| Mounting Slots| __

Slots for mounting the device with screws or bolts.

13| Reset Button| Pinhole button, press to reset LYNK II

Design and Features

Reset Button Operation

LED Indicators

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Segment – 1

| Solid Green SOC is between 6-20%; Flashing Green SOC is 5% or below
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Any LED Segment

| Flashing once per second indicates the batteries are receiving a charge.
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All LED Segments

| Flashing two times per second indicates that one or more batteries are in protection mode.
Alternating Segment 1

through 5

| This sequencing indicates that the LYNK II has power, but the batteries cannot communicate with LYNK II.
Data LEDs| Indication
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LYNK Port LED

| Flashes when a new battery is detected on one of the LYNK Ports.

Solid when there is active communication on one of the LYNK Ports.

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Memory LED

| Off when no SD card is detected.

They flash when data is transferred to or from the SD card. Solid when it is safe to remove the SD card.

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Ethernet LEDs

| Left LED – On when the connection is OK. The right LED – Blink when Tx/Rx Activity
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CAN Out LED

| This indicates that a CAN heartbeat message has been received in the proper protocol within the past 5 seconds.

LYNK Port PIN Assignment

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1

| Do Not Populate.

Do not terminate to ground. Do not terminate to power.

Do not terminate to CAN_L or CAN_H.

2| AEbus CAN L
3| AEbus CAN H
4| AEbus +12V
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5

| __

AEbus GND

PIN Assignments for Phoenix 12-PIN Connector

12-PIN Connector Layout

2| 4| 6| 8| 10| 12
RELAY 3 COM| RELAY 3

N/O

| RELAY 2

N/0

| RELAY 2 COM| RELAY 1

N/O

| RELAY 1 COM
1| 3| 5| 7| 9| 11
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CAN HIGH

| __

CAN LOW

| __

CAN GND

| __

POWER GND

| __

POWER Vin (13-90V)

| __

RELAY 1

N/C

Power Sources for LYNK II
LYNK II can utilize three power sources. All three power sources can be used alone or simultaneously. LYNK II will automatically use the highest priority source.

1

| 13-90 VDC power supply input connected to PIN 9 (Vin) and PIN 7 (GND) of the 12-PIN connector.
2| AEbus Port or LYNK Port of enabled batteries.

3

| USB device (Relays will not function with USB as the only power supply)

NOTE

• AES LiFePO4, LITHIUM PROFESSIONAL and DISCOVER HELIOS batteries must be set to ON to supply power and communicate data with LYNK devices.
• LITHIUM PROFESSIONAL and DISCOVER HELIOS Batteries
• LITHIUM PROFESSIONAL and DISCOVER HELIOS batteries will supply power to LYNK II using the network cable connected to the LYNK Port.

AES LiFePO4 Batteries
AES LiFePO4 batteries sold after Jan 1, 2020, will supply power to LYNK II using the network cable connected to the AEbus Port

NOTE
AES LiFePO4 batteries sold before Jan 1, 2020, will not supply power to LYNK II using the network cable connection. An external 13-90 VDC power source connected to the Phoenix 12-pin connector on LYNK II will be REQUIRED for the AES LiFePO4 batteries listed below.

• 42-48-6650 with a serial number before DET424820275xxxx
• 44-24-2800 with a serial number before DET442420225xxxx

CAN Hardware Termination and CAN Out PIN Configurations
Jumpers are used to configure termination for AEbus and CANbus, and the CAN Out PIN assignments.

NOTICE HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Disconnect power and all connections to LYNK II before attempting to configure header jumpers.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the equipment.

Access to Configuration Header Boards and Jumpers
To access the configuration header boards and jumpers:

1. Disconnect power and all connected cables and wires from LYNK II.
2. Loosen the keeper nut on the threaded barrel LYNK Port.
3. Unscrew the four case screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
4. Carefully separate the top from the bottom casing – Ensure the keeper nut, LYNK Port barrel, and four case screws do not become lost or drop onto exposed battery cables or terminals. Save all items to reseal the unit later.
5. Place the jumpers on the correct headers noted below to configure CAN Termination and CAN Out PINs.
6. Reinstall the LYNK Port barrel with keeper nut on the outside, mate the top and bottom casing together and replace the four screws.

CAN Termination
Jumpers are pre-positioned for the termination of AEbus and CANbus. Jumpers can be repositioned on the header board for different CAN Out RJ45 PIN assignments.

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1

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AEbus Termination Header Board

| A termination jumper is installed by default.
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2

| __

CAN Out Termination Header Board

| A termination jumper is installed by default.
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3

| CAN Out RJ45 Configuration Header Board| Jumpers are used to customize the CAN Out RJ45 Port.
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4

| __

CAN Out RJ45 PIN Configuration

| CAN Out RJ45 PINs mapped to their Header Board positions.

CAN Out – RJ45 Header Assignments

CAN signals (CAN H, CAN L, CAN GND) are assigned to any PIN of the RJ-45 connector by adjusting the jumpers on the header board.

Default pin assignments:

Common pin assignments:

• Victron Energy – Color Control GX, Venus GX, VE.CAN Devices
• Studer Innotec – Xcom-CAN Devices
  CAN Out RJ45 PIN| Header Jumper| RJ45 PIN
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  CAN L| H1 – 6-8| 8
  CAN H| H1 – 7-9| 7
  CAN GND| H3 – 1-3| 3

• Schneider Electric – Xanbus Devices
• Outback Power – Skybox
  CAN Out| Header Jumper| RJ45 PIN
  ---|---|---
  CAN L| H3 – 6-8| 4
  CAN H| H2 – 7-9| 5
  CAN GND| n/a| n/a

• SMA – Sunny Island 4.4M, 6.0H, 8.0H, 4548-US, 6048-US
• Sol-Ark – 8K Hybrid Indoor (Legacy), 12K Hybrid Indoor (Legacy)
  CAN Out| Header Jumper| RJ45 PIN
  ---|---|---
  CAN L| H2 – 5-7| 5
  CAN H| H3 – 8-10| 4
  CAN GND| H4 – 2-4| 2

Sol-Ark 5K-P / 8K-P / 12K-P / 15K-P (Outdoor)

Installation

Choose a clean, dry, easily accessible indoor location. All the communication ports on the LYNK II are accessible when mounted on a wall. Clearance of at least 100 mm (4 inches) from the connection points on the device is needed to allow for the bend radius of connected cables.

Mounting LYNK II
Screws or bolts can be threaded through the integrated Mounting Slots (Figure 1 – 12) to affix LYNK II to a flat surface. Mounting screws, bolts and nuts are not included. Threading straps through the integrated Hold Down Points (Figure 1 – 11) can be used to secure LYNK II to an object. Secure all cables to prevent them from working loose or becoming damaged.

Installing the External Power Source
LYNK II can utilize one of three power sources. LYNK II will automatically use the highest priority source if all three power sources are connected.

Connect LYNK II to one or more of the following:

• A 13-92 VDC power supply (or battery) is connected to the Phoenix connector pin 7 (GND) and pin 9 (Vin).
• The AEbus Port or LYNK Port of a Discover lithium battery.
• A USB device (Relays will not function with USB as the only power supply)

LYNK Network Communication Cables

• HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Do not connect a CAT5 cable from an AEbus Port or LYNK Port to a WAN or MODEM Ethernet port.
• Turn OFF all devices before connecting cables.
• Mixing the LYNK Network with other networks may result in equipment malfunction and damage.
• Failure to follow these instructions can damage equipment

Networking Guidelines:

• Separate data and power cables allow for separation between data and power cables. Avoid interference and data corruption caused by running network cables bundled with power cables.
• Allow for LYNK Network cable slack. Ensure that LYNK Network cables are slack and not in tension.
• Isolate the LYNK Network. Do not mix other networks with the LYNK Network

NOTE
The LYNK II Communication Gateway is internally terminated. A termination resistor is not required.

LYNK (AEbus) Network Installation and Layout for AES LiFePO4 batteries: 42-48-6650, 44-24-2800

Using a CAT5 or better cable, insert one end into the LYNK Port (RJ45) on the LYNK II. Insert the other end of the CAT5 cable into the AEbus Port located on the AES LiFePO4 battery. If there are multiple AES LiFePO4 batteries, series network (daisy-chain) them together and insert the end of the CAT5 from LYNK II into the AEbus Y-Connector at the end of the network, as shown below. The LYNK II Communication Gateway is terminated internally. Termination at the opposite end of the LYNK (AEbus) network is also required.

LYNK (AEbus) Network Installation and Layout for AES LiFePO4 batteries: 14-36-3000, 14-48-3000, 44-48-3000

Using a CAT5 or better cable, insert one end into the LYNK Port (RJ45) on the LYNK II. Insert the other end of the CAT5 cable into the AEbus Port located on the AES LiFePO4 battery. If there are multiple AES LiFePO4 batteries, network them together in a daisy chain. Connect the CAT5 cable from LYNK II to the AES Port of the battery at the end of the network, as shown in figure x. The LYNK II Communication Gateway is terminated internally. Termination at the opposite end of the LYNK (AEbus) network is also required.

LYNK Network Installation and Layout for LITHIUM PROFESSIONAL and DISCOVER HELIOS batteries:

• Mount the devices according to their installation instructions before beginning network installations.
• Attach the 950-0038 DLP T Connector to the LYNK Port on each battery (Figure 13). Ensure that the mating connectors are securely fastened.
• Insert the male end of the cable into the female end of the 950-0038 DLP T Connector and vice versa.
• Repeat until all batteries have been attached in a series network (Figure 14).
• Attach one end of the series network to the LYNK Port on LYNK II. Termination of the other end is not required.
  LYNK Network Cables Available for LITHIUM PROFESSIONAL and DISCOVER HELIOS Batteries| Part Number
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  DLP B2B-400 (COMM Cable 0.4 m)| 950-0035
  DLP TOL-7600 (COMM Cable 7.6 m)| 950-0037
  DLP TOL-1800 (COMM Cable 1.8 m)| 950-0036
  DLP T Connector (COMM T Connector) with DLP B2B-400 (COMM Cable 0.4 m)|

950-0038

DLP T Connector (COMM T Connector)| 950-0041

Verification of the LYNK Network
Verify the LYNK Network is complete using LYNK II.

• An illuminated LYNK Port LED confirms that communications are active for the LYNK Network.
• LYNK ACCESS software can be used via a computer to confirm the number of batteries in the LYNK Network.

Relay Hardware Installation

NOTICE HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

• Protect the relay contacts from overcurrent conditions with an external fuse.
• Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the equipment.

See the 12-PIN Connector Layout table and Figure 15 below for the locations of PINs on the Phoenix connector. Insert the connector wire into the correct PIN hole. From the top of the Connector PIN hole, use a jeweller’s flathead screwdriver to compress the screw and secure the wire. See section 11.0 for information on configuring the relays. The LYNK II relays are by default disabled.

12-PIN Connector Layout

2| 4| 6| 8| 10| 12
RELAY 3 COM| RELAY 3

N/O

| RELAY 2

N/0

| RELAY 2 COM| RELAY 1

N/O

| RELAY 1 COM
1| 3| 5| 7| 9| 11
CAN HIGH| CAN LOW| CAN GND| POWER GND| POWER Vin (13-90V)| RELAY 1

N/C

Relay

|

Output Characteristics

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Relay 1

| N/O 0-30 VDC, maximum 5 A

N/O 0-250 VAC, maximum 5 A

N/C 0-30 VDC, maximum 5 A

N/C 0-250 VAC, maximum 3 A

Relay 2

| 0-30 VDC, maximum 5 A

0-250 VAC, maximum 5 A

Relay 3

| 0-30 VDC, maximum 5 A

0-250 VAC, maximum 5 A

NOTE
The top and bottom Phoenix connectors can be removed by pulling them out of their socket. Reinstall in the same socket.

Ethernet Hardware Installation and Layout

NOTICE HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

Do not plug a CANbus Terminator into the Ethernet Port of an LYNK II Gateway Device.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the equipment.

Ethernet is disabled and reserved for future functionality.

Connecting to LYNK ACCESS

• LYNK ACCESS software for 64-bit Windows 10 is required to configure LYNK II devices for CAN communication with compatible external devices such as inverters, chargers and motor controllers.
• Download the current version of LYNK ACCESS software from the Discover
• Battery website to obtain the most up-to-date suite of available device configurations.
• Using a USB cable with a Type-B mini plug, connect the 64-bit Windows 10 device running LYNK ACCESS software to the USB port on LYNK II.

NOTE
A powered USB hub may be required as a source of power to operate LYNK II. Start the LYNK ACCESS software program. LYNK II configurations and settings are found by selecting the LYNK tab.

Configuring the CAN Communication with LYNK ACCESS

• Connect the LYNK II to a PC with LYNK ACCESS software installed. Ensure that you only have one LYNK device connected to the Computer.
• Start the LYNK ACCESS software and select the LYNK tab. Select the blue gear icon in the upper right area of the CAN Settings tile.
• Select one of the pre-configured Closed-Loop Protocols to complete the configuration. Click SAVE to confirm the configuration.
• Refer to the appropriate application note for instructions on setting the external device to communicate correctly with LYNK II. The Discover Battery website has up-to-date application notes for various external devices.

HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Saving configuration changes using LYNK ACCESS will automatically restart LYNK II and cause communications with other devices to be interrupted.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the equipment.

Configuring Ethernet Settings with LYNK ACCESS

Reserved for future functionality.

Configuring Relays with LYNK ACCESS

• Configuration of the LYNK II relays should only be done by qualified personnel.
• Start the LYNK ACCESS software and select the LYNK tab. Select the blue gear icon in the upper right area of the Relay Settings tile.
• Select the relay to be configured. Select one of the pre-configured relay modes and follow any on-screen prompts to finish the configuration. Click SAVE to confirm the configuration.
• The LYNK II relays can be forced ON or OFF from within LYNK ACCESS to confirm the operation. Use LYNK ACCESS to clear the relay state

NOTICE
HAZARD OF UNEXPECTED EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND DAMAGE
Unexpected equipment activity may occur while programing the relays. Disconnect all devices by removing the Phoenix connector from LYNK II. Replace the Phoenix connector when programming is completed.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause unexpected equipment operation and damage to the equipment.

• NOTE
  If the relay triggers, then Max Run Time expires, and the trigger value is still below the threshold, the relay will be retriggered.

• NOTE
  If daylight savings changes affect your area, review and reset all time-based triggers at the changeover date.

• NOTE
  By default, the relays are disabled.

• NOTE
  Saving the relay settings will automatically restart LYNK II.

• NOTE
  A relay that has been forced ON or OFF will remain in the selected state even after a power reset. Use LYNK ACCESS to clear a relay.

Relay Configuration – Triggers and Features

Trigger Source

| Selects the desired source that activates the relay: SOC, Low Cell Voltage, High Cell Voltage, Average Cell Voltage, Highest Internal Temperature, Lowest Internal Temperature and System Current.
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Trigger On Threshold

| Sets the voltage, temperature, SOC, or current threshold that activates the relay.

Trigger On Delay

| Sets a delay period between when the trigger source reaches the activation threshold and when the relay is activated.

Trigger Off Threshold

| Sets the voltage, temperature, SOC, or current threshold that deactivates the relay.

Trigger Off Delay

| Sets a delay period between when the trigger source reaches the activation threshold and when the relay is deactivated.

Rising Edge Trigger

| Sets a threshold value that is activated when the Trigger Source is increasing.

Falling Edge Trigger

| Sets a threshold value that is activated when the Trigger Source is decreasing.

Max Run Time

| Sets the maximum time that a relay can remain activated after being triggered. Independent of Quiet Time or Exercise Time mode.

Quiet Time (Scheduled Off)

| Only available with Generator start/stop mode: The relay will not activate ON during the programmed period. The feature is inactive when the relay has been Forced ON or Forced OFF.

Exercise Time (Scheduled On)

| Only available with Generator start/stop mode: The relay will activate ON and OFF based on the programmed period, regardless of other values and thresholds. The feature is not active when the relay is in Forced On or Forced Off.

Relay Configuration – Trigger Sources and Value Ranges

State of Charge

| Activate the relay based on the State of Charge of the Discover Lithium battery system.

Valid trigger threshold: 1 % – 99 %

Low Cell Voltage

| Activate the relay based on the lowest cell voltage in the Discover Lithium battery system. This trigger source is commonly used for load shedding as the battery system reaches low voltage.

Valid trigger threshold: 2000 mV – 3650 mV

Average Cell Voltage

| Activate the relay based on the average cell voltage of the Discover Lithium battery system.

Valid trigger threshold: 2000 mV – 3650 mV

High Cell Voltage

| Activate the relay based on the highest cell voltage in the Discover Lithium battery system.

Valid trigger threshold: 2000 mV – 3650 mV

Lowest Internal Cell Temperature

| Activate the relay based on the lowest internal cell temperature in the Discover Lithium battery system. This trigger source is commonly used for activating heating HVAC systems.

Valid trigger threshold: -20 C to 55 C

Highest Internal Cell Temperature

| Activate the relay based on the highest internal cell temperature in the Discover Lithium battery system. This trigger source is commonly used for activating cooling HVAC systems.

Valid trigger threshold: -20 C to 55 C

Battery DC Current

| Activate the relay based on the aggregate DC Current of the Discover Lithium battery system.

Valid trigger threshold: -5000 A to 5000 A

Relay Configuration – Operation States
Once configured, the relay will operate in 1 of 3 states: Auto, Forced ON and Forced OFF.

Auto:

| Automatically activates and deactivates the relay-based the user- configured logic.
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Forced ON

| Immediately activates and holds the relay in the activated state. This state is not cleared during a power reset.

Forced OFF

| Immediately deactivates and holds the relay in the inactivated state. This state not is cleared during a power reset.

NOTE
A relay that has been forced ON or OFF will remain in the selected state even after a power reset. Use LYNK ACCESS to clear a relay.

Updating LYNK II Firmware with LYNK ACCESS

Open LYNK ACCESS and select the LYNK Tab. Select the Firmware Version update button and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update process. Click SAVE to confirm the configuration.

Specifications

References

• Lithium & Lead Acid Battery Manufacturers/Suppliers | Discover Battery

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