AMPED OUTDOORS AO4S-160 LiFePO4 Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery User Guide

AMPED OUTDOORS AO4S-160 LiFePO4 Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery

Product Information

• Product Name: Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery LiFePO4
• Model: AO4S-160 30
• Nominal Voltage: 12.8V
• Rated Capacity: 160Ah
• Group: 31
• Bluetooth: Yes
• IP Rating: IP67 Waterproof

Features:

• Discharging too low or short circuits with built-in cell balancing.
• Advanced Bluetooth monitoring.
• Extraordinary cycle life: Offers 2000+ life cycles, up to 5x longer than lead acid batteries, helping to minimize replacement cost and reduces total cost of ownership.
• Series and Parallel Configurations: Up to four batteries in series and eight batteries in parallel.
• Voltage: Uniform voltage during discharge.

Applications:

• Trolling Motors
• Fishing Electronics
• Solar & Wind power systems
• Backup Power
• Lighting
• Much More!

Product Usage Instructions

Charging:

• Recommended Charge Voltage: 14.0~14.4V
• Recommended Charge Current: Up to 100A. We encourage below 0.5C (50A or lower).
• Max. Charge Current: 165A
• Charge Cut-off Voltage: 14.6V

Discharging:

• Standard Discharge: Resting voltage of 13.8V @25 (77)
• Max. Continuous Discharge Current: 50A
• Max. Pulse Current: 165A @25 (77)
• Discharge Cut-off Voltage : 11.0V

Environmental Specifications:

• Charge Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
• Discharge Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)
• IP Rating: IP67 Waterproof

Mechanical Specifications:

• LengthWidthHeight: Not specified in the user manual
• Case Material: Not specified in the user manual
• Weight: Not specified in the user manual
• Terminals: Not specified in the user manual

Group 31 / Bluetooth / IP67 Waterproof

Features

• Wider temperature range: -20°C~75°C. (Lower temperatures will result in decreased capacity)
• Lighter Weight: About 40%~ 50% less weight of comparable lead acid battery.
• Usable Capacity: Delivers twice power of lead acid batteries.
•   Quality BMS: BMS (Battery Management System) will protect your battery from over charging, discharging too low or short circuits with built in cell balancing. Now with advanced Bluetooth monitoring!
• Extraordinary cycle life : Offers 2000+ life cycles, up to5x longer than lead acid batteries, helping to minimize replacement cost and reduces total cost of ownership.
• Series and Parallel Configurations: Up to four batteries in series and eight batteries in parallel.
• Voltage: Uniform voltage during discharge.

Applications

• Trolling Motors
• Fishing Electronics
• Solar & Wind power systems
• Backup Power
• Lighting
• Much More!

General Specifications

160Ah

| Standard charge after
Standard discharge
Energy| 2048Wh|
Cell Combination| 4S2P|
Self Discharge| ≤2% per month| @25℃ (77℉)
Cycle Life|

2000 Cycles
80% of   initial capacity

| 0.5C Charge/0.5C Discharge
at 80%DOD
Short Circuit Protection| 1110A|
Charge Specifications| Charging Voltage| 14.6V|
Recommended Charge Voltage| 14.0~14.4V|
Recommended Charge Current| Up to 100A. We encourage below .5c (50A or lower)
Max.Charge Current| ≤165A| @25℃ (77℉)
Charge Cut-off Voltage| 14.6V| Resting voltage 13.8V

Discharge Specifications

| Standard Discharge| ≤50A| @25℃ (77℉)
Max. Continuous Discharge Current| ≤165A| @25℃ (77℉)
Max.Pulse Current| 300A(<3s)| @25℃ (77℉)
Discharge Cut-off Voltage| 10.0V| Resting voltage 12.0V

Environmental

| Charge Temperature| -8 to 65℃(17 to 149℉)| @65±20% Relative Humidity
Discharge Temperature| -20 to 75℃(-4 to 140℉)
Storage Temperature| -20 to 45℃(-4 to 167℉)
IP Rating| IP67 Case Rating|

Mechanical

| LengthWidthHeight| 12.9×8.66×6.77″
327220171mm| Height without terminals
Case Material| ABS|
Weight| Approx. 16.85Kg or 37lbs|
Terminals| M8|

User Guide

Charging: Using the Amped Outdoors charger, connect the battery to the charger (you will see charger light will turn green)and then plug in the AC cable into the wall outlet. The charging light will turn red when charging and when the charge is complete, the light will turn green again. If you are using our 10A charger, a fan will also kick in while charging. When the charge is complete, remove the battery from the charger as a float charger is not needed with our batteries. If you are not using an Amped Outdoors charger, please refer to the troubleshooting section if you battery will not take a charge.

Other Chargers: Using an on board charger, we highly encourage to use one made for 12.8V LiFePO4 batteries only. Most aftermarket chargers will not reset a BMS (battery management system) when triggered. How to reset a BMS is explained in the troubleshooting section later in this guide. We DO NOT recommend the use of Power Pole or other 36v on board charging systems on this battery, for proper balancing, each 12v battery needs its own charging source when wiring in series.

Connecting your battery: With your source being turned off, connect your battery to you source. Ensure that you have tight, solid connection and use the provided hardware such as lock washers and washers if you have a battery with bolts. It is highly encouraged to use dielectric grease on all connections to prevent any corrosion from water exposure. Check your connections regularly along with cables, connectors or other components to make sure they are free of corrosion, wear and all connections remain tight.

Housing and mounting : Please ensure your battery is mounted or in the proper box before use. Depending on your application, it is important to keep you battery from moving around or being exposed to elements. Our batteries do not require venting so a sealed case or enclosure will only help protect the battery. Although our batteries have a superior water proof rating, it is encouraged to keep your products free from elements to prevent buildup of water, corrosion and debris. This will ensure your battery will look and perform like new for the expected life of the product.

Long term battery storage: Never store your battery fully discharged. It is best to put a 50%to full charge on your battery and then remove it from the charger. To ensure the best performance from your batteries for many years, put a short charge or use your battery at least once every 2-3 months. The best temperature to store a lithium battery is between 40-80 degrees F. A cool and dry place is ideal. The maximum discharge rate of our batteries would not exceed 2% per month in storage. Do not place a lithium battery on a charger for extended periods of time when not in use. Lithium batteries will last longer if not stored at a 100% charge rate for a long period of time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a special charger?
A- We HIGHLY encourage the use of the appropriate charger with our batteries to ensure a full charge, speed of charge and proper cell balancing, it is wise to use the our chargers. Chargers that are “Lithium”, often do not include the feature to reset a battery BMS. This means they will not charge a battery that has been fully drained that may read below 10V.

How to I store my battery?
A- Never store your battery fully discharged. It is best to put a 50%to full charge on your battery and then remove it from the charger. To ensure the best performance from your batteries for many years, put a short charge or use your battery at least once every 2-3 months.

Can I lay my battery on its side?
A- Yes, all of our batteries can be mounted in any orientation as long as you secure them appropriately. Ensure that all terminal posts are free from all metal to prevent a short circuit. We do recommend upright as the battery is intended for stability.

Do I need to discharge my battery before recharging?
A- No, it is advised that your charge your battery before each use. Lithium batteries will not have a memory and even though it is safe to drain the battery 100%, it is advised to drain lower depth of discharge.

For Additional FAQ: https://ampedoutdoors.com/pages/faq

Troubleshooting

1. Battery will not hold or accept a charge:
2. Lithium Batteries have a built in BMS (Battery Management system) that will trigger when a battery is depleted or it is triggered into protection. The voltage of the battery may read less than 4v. Our chargers will reset a BMS to begin charging but many on board or aftermarket chargers may not do this because they think the battery is bad. You can connect another charged 12V battery in parallel (red to red and black to black) like jump starting a vehicle. This will reset the BMS and allow you to charge again.
3. If you have our charger, check the voltage output of the charger. The charger will output 14.4-14.6V and will reset the BMS. If it does not, then you likely have a blown fuse on the charger or the charger is not working. Ensure all connections are tight and your AC outlet is working.
4. Battery just stops: This is typical of a battery BMS (Battery Management System) being triggered. One of the following has happened: Depleted Capacity, Short Circuit, Over Current, Excessive Heat. You can reset the BMS by connecting another battery in parallel or connecting to the proper charger. The BMS is built in to protect the battery and your components.

Contact for additional troubleshooting: Service@ampedoutdoors.com

Warnings
Lithium batteries are very safe as long as they are used correctly. Please contact us if you have any questions on your applications.

• Do not crush, puncture or attempt dismantle the battery.
• Do not place the battery near an open flame and try to avoid direct heat.
• Do not dispose the battery in to the trash. Please find a local lithium recycler.
• Do not place the battery in fluids such as salt water, acid or alkaline.
• Do not short circuit the battery terminals.
• Do only use the approved chargers.
• Never store the battery at a fully depleted state of charge.

Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm WWW.P65WARNINGS.CA.GOV

References

• P65WARNINGS.CA.GOV
• FAQ – Amped Outdoors

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