Century Batteries C12-100XLi Lithium Deep Cycle Batteries User Manual

Century Batteries C12-100XLi Lithium Deep Cycle Batteries

Product Information

• The Century Lithium Pro is a 12.8V lithium-ion battery incorporating Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP or LiFePO4) technology. It is designed for recreational cyclic applications and contains 4 or 8 cells connected in series and in parallel where applicable. The battery is equipped with an internal battery management system (BMS) to monitor each single prismatic cell for correct operation, as well as the loads and charge source connected to the battery.
• This LFP battery is suitable for replacing deep cycle lead acid batteries in RV, camper trailer, caravan, 4WD (AUX/boot), marine, and mobility applications. It should only be used as described in the user manual. It is important to read and follow the information provided before installation, operation, and maintenance of this battery.
• Model: C12-100XLi
  • Voltage: 12V
  • Capacity: 100Ah
  • Standard Charge Current: 50A
  • Max Charge Current: 100A
  • Standard Discharge Current: 50A
  • Max Discharge Current: 100A
  • Dimensions (LWH): 307172217 mm
  • Terminal: M8
  • Weight: 13.5 kg

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before installation, carefully read and follow the instructions provided in the user manual.
2. Ensure that the battery is compatible with your application and that it is suitable for replacement of deep cycle lead acid batteries.
3. Install the battery in a well-ventilated area, away from flammable materials.
4. Connect the positive and negative terminals of the battery to the corresponding terminals of your application using the provided M8 nut inserts.
5. Make sure to securely fasten the battery module using the hold-down bracket.
6. Connect the battery to the loads and charge source, ensuring proper wiring and connections.
7. Monitor the battery’s state of charge (SOC) and depth of discharge (DOD) regularly using a suitable battery management system (BMS).
8. Follow the recommended charging and discharging currents to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the battery.
9. Avoid continuous discharge at maximum current at high temperatures, as it may result in reduced run time and potentially trigger the BMS cut-off for temperature protection.
10. In case of any issues or concerns, refer to the troubleshooting section of the user manual or contact the manufacturer for assistance.

Introduction

Product Description

• The Century Lithium Pro is a 12.8V lithium-ion battery incorporating Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP or LiFePO4) technology and is designed for recreational cyclic applications. It contains 4 or 8 cells connected in series and in a parallel where applicable, equipped with an internal battery management system (BMS) to monitor each single prismatic cell for correct operation of the battery, as well as the loads and charge source that are connected to the battery.
• This LFP battery is suitable for replacement of deep cycle lead acid batteries, used in RV, camper trailer, caravan, 4WD (AUX/boot), marine, and mobility applications. This LFP battery should not be used in any applications other than those described in this user manual. It is important to read and follow the information provided before installation, operation, and maintenance of this battery.

Components & Construction (Example of C12-100XLi shown)

1. Handle

2. Positive terminal, M8 nut insert

3. Negative terminal, M8 nut insert

4. Top cover: Flame Retardant ABS/PC

5. Positive connecting copper bar

6. Epoxy board Insulator

7. Negative connecting copper bar
   Module to BMS

8. Connecting aluminium bars
   Prismatic cells

9. Battery module hold-down bracket

10. Electrical insulating sheet

11. Prismatic cells

12. Epoxy board insulator

13. BMS

14. Battery case: Flame Retardant ABS/PC

15. Negative connecting copper bar

Terminology

• BMS Battery Management System
• DOD Depth of Discharge
• OCV Open Circuit Voltage
• SOC State of Charge (%)
• °C Degree Celsius in temperature
• V Volt
• A Ampere
• Ah Capacity in Ampere-hour
• M8 8mm nut insert terminal
• Series Connection Batteries connected to increase voltage by connecting positive terminal of one battery to negative terminal of the next battery
• Parallel Connection Batteries connected to increase overall capacity by connecting positive terminal of one battery to positive terminal of the next battery

Safety

Warning! Risk of fire, explosion, or burn.

• Failure to install or use according to the instructions in this manual may result in early battery failure or cause risk of electrical or fire damage to the battery and surrounding property and may cause personal injuries.
• The Century Lithium Pro LFP battery is designed with an integrated BMS to prevent internal damage to the battery under various conditions. When this occurs in connected equipment, power can be abruptly interrupted to the system which may cause undesirable consequence. The system installer must understand the automatic safety shutdown functions of the BMS and shall assume all responsibility and liability for any damages if these functions are not properly applied.

Do’s

• The battery must be kept in the original packaging until use.
• Wear personal protective equipment (eye protection and gloves) before handling.
• Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery.
• Use insulated tools when working on or with the battery.
• Secure connections with correct torque setting.
• Only connect the charger in line with recommended settings. Always disconnect the charger when working on batteries.
• Charge the battery before installing.
• Remove charger immediately and contact the dealer if any abnormal smell or noise while on charge or when a discharge is detected.

Don’t s

• Do not drop, impact, or puncture the battery. The battery must be protected from mechanical impacts.
• Do not store the battery below 30% SOC.
•  Do not use for cranking/starting applications.
• Do not install under the bonnet or engine compartment.
• Do not use the battery outside the specified temperature range.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended period. During storage, the battery must be protected from direct sunlight.
• Do not submerse in water or expose to rain for any extended periods. The battery should be stored in a cool and dry environment.
• Do not install near heat source or flammable materials.
• Do not disassemble or modify the outer casing of the battery.
• Do not dispose of in fire, household waste or landfill
• Do not connect LFP batteries from different manufacturers, different brands, capacity, size, or type in series or parallel.
• Over-voltage charging, incorrect wiring, reverse polarity connection or short circuits of the terminals may damage the battery.

Handling and Installation

• Before connecting the battery, check that the battery voltage is ≥13.3V. Recharge as required.
• Ensure that the cable connecting the battery terminals is correctly sized and in length.
• Ensure that the bolts on the terminals are firmly fastened to the recommended torque of 10~12Nm to avoid loosening during operation.
• Ensure the maximum output voltage of any charging device connected to the battery does not exceed 14.6V before connecting. Recommended charging voltage is 14.4V
• Side mounting with terminals on the upper side is acceptable but not recommended. Where feasible, always install upright to optimise the performance under a dynamic condition such as vibration.
• Fully charge each battery before use and if connecting them in series or parallel.
• When connecting in parallel, ensure the capacity and voltage between each battery is consistent. Any variance should be below 100mV.
• Do not connect different batches, types, old or new batteries in series or parallel.
• To optimise batteries with balanced cells, it is advisable not to mix batteries from a different batch and group for parallel connection. Each battery is labelled with a production batch code and serial number. Some may be followed by a group code. The last 3 numeric numbers are designated as the group code such as 001, 002… For example, LA120221J270443-001: LA120221J27 is the batch code; 0443 is the serial number and 001 is the group code. For batteries in parallel connection, check that the batch code and group code are the same.
• The battery can be connected in series up to 4 batteries, or in parallel up to 2 batteries. For example, four 12V100Ah batteries connected in series can create a 48V100Ah battery bank; and two batteries connected in parallel can create a 12V200Ah battery bank.
• The total maximum configuration in a string of series and/or parallel (i.e., 4S2P) is 8 batteries (refer to the individual product spec sheets).
• Due to small variations in new LFP battery capacity, LFP batteries may be slightly unbalanced when unpacked for multiple connection in parallel. BMS interruption of charging is likely to occur during the initial charging which is considered normal. If the charger trips out, reset the charger until charging continues normally. For best result, each battery should be charged individually before being connected in series or parallel. Contact Century Yuasa Batteries for any further assistance.

Operation Use

Caution: Improper use will cause irreversible damage to the battery and could cause battery swelling and smoke in extreme cases.

Operating Conditions

• The Century LFP battery is in sleep mode when not in use to reduce self-discharge. It will go into sleep mode after 24 hours when the charge or discharge current is below 1A.
• A charge or discharge will activate the battery from this sleep mode:
  • Charge activation – Connect a charger with 1.2V above the battery voltage
  • Discharge activation – Connect a load (<5kΩ)
• The following operating ambient temperatures and humidity must be followed (refer to the individual product spec sheets in case of exceptions):
  • Charging at between 0°C~45°C
  • Discharging at between -20°C~55°C
  • Ambient humidity : ≤85%
• Reduce current when charging battery at temperatures <10°C and >35°C

Bluetooth Connection

• The Century Lithium Pro battery has an integrated wireless Bluetooth monitoring function.
• The Century Lithium Pro Bluetooth App is available for iOS and Android portable smart devices and can be downloaded from Apple App Store or Google Play Store

• Through the Century Lithium Pro Bluetooth monitoring system, the following information can be read or monitored:
  •  Battery Capacity
  • Battery Voltage
  • Individual Cell Voltage
  • Battery State of Health
  • Battery Cycle
  • Battery Event Information
  • Battery State of Charge (SOC)
  • Battery Current
  • Battery Status
  • Battery Temperature
  • Battery Alarm

1. Installation and Pairing App on iOS or Android.

   • Download the App ‘Century Lithium Pro’.

   • Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on the smart device before pairing. Ensure the battery is in ‘WAKE-UP’ mode before pairing. Activate the Bluetooth connection by charging or discharging the battery.

   • There are two options for pairing or connecting, by scanning the Bluetooth QR code and by the unique ID both of which are located on the top of each battery.

   • Search the battery from the listed battery Bluetooth ID(s) on the smart device, then toggle it ON:

  * Scan the QR code on the battery and the battery Bluetooth ID will appear:

  * The Bluetooth Monitoring System provides point to point connection. Only one battery can be connected to one device at a time. If more than one battery is configured in series or in parallel, each battery can be checked in turn, one by one, on the same smart device. Simply follow the pairing/connection process for each individual battery.
  * After being connected, the battery can be renamed from its ID code by the user on the smart device. All connected batteries will appear on the first screen when accessing the App next time.

2. Using the App.
   • After connecting, touch the paired battery name and it will bring up the ‘Basic Info’ screen. This screen shows the SOC in percentage; battery voltage; battery capacity; battery status (standby, charge, or discharge); and battery state of health (good, or service – if below 80% initial capacity)

  * Swiping across from the Basic Info screen will show the ‘Details Info’ screen. This screen shows battery voltage, battery current, estimated run time, individual cell voltage, battery temperature and battery cycle count.

  * Touching “ ” icon on the ‘Basic Info’ screen will bring up the ‘Alarm’ screen.  

This screen displays the BMS protection function.

  *  **Automatic Safety Shutoff and Restart

**

  * Touching the “ ” icon on any of the screen will bring up the ‘Menu’ screen.  

Notification preferences can be set up on the smart device. CYB contact details, App information and user manual can be located in this area.

Charging

• The battery must be fully charged before first use.

• Ensure charging voltage does not exceed 14.6V. 14.4V is recommended (refer to product spec sheets in case of exception).

• Ensure the charging current does not exceed the maximum charging current as indicated in the specification sheet. Any inrush current may activate the short circuit protection function and charging may stop.

• Ensure charging is carried out at an ambient temperature within the recommended range of 0°C~45°C (refer to product spec sheets in case of exception).

• Below 0°C or above 45°C may cause irreversible damage (i.e., permanent loss of capacity) to the battery or even a safety risk.

• DO NOT charge the battery for more than 24 hours. Disconnect the LFP battery from the charger when the charger is no longer in use.

• DO NOT use a lead-acid battery charger if it has ‘Equalisation’ and ‘De-sulphation’ mode or function.

• DO NOT leave a lead-acid battery ‘smart’ charger connected to float charge the LFP battery. This type of charger will NOT maintain a proper voltage algorithm and can cause damage to LFP battery.

• Batteries connected in series do not need to be disassembled for individual recharging. However, each individual battery should be fully charged before being connected in series or parallel. Even after the charger is disconnected, the battery may not be ready until the cells are balanced. After charger has been disconnected allow 30 minutes rest time for the battery cells to balance.

• If charging batteries in series, ensure the charging voltage is less than 14.6V times the series number.
  For example, to charge 2 LFP batteries in series, the charging voltage should be less than 29.2V and the charging current should be as recommended in the specification sheet.

• DO NOT connect more than 2 LFP batteries in parallel. The voltage difference between the 2 LFP batteries must be below 100mV after being fully recharged and before the batteries are connected. The maximum charging current should be the same as single battery connection.

• Some constant voltage chargers that require the detection of battery terminal voltage to start charging may fail to activate the LFP battery from its state of under-voltage protection (Sleep Mode). The low impedance of LFP cells may result in an inrush of current interrupting the charge. If the charger trips out, reset the charger until charging continues normally.

• Constant current constant voltage charging (CCCV) is recommended for LFP batteries. Refer to diagram below for illustration:

Discharging

• Do not exceed the maximum discharge current as specified in the data sheet.
• Avoid discharging the LFP battery at its maximum current (1C) several times in succession, as this may cause the BMS to cut out.
• For 100Ah LFP battery, the maximum continuous load should not exceed 1100W. A maximum 1000W inverter can be connected to avoid damaging the battery including the BMS and the cells. Likewise, for 200Ah LFP battery, an inverter not exceeding 2000W is recommended.
• If connecting two 100Ah LFP batteries in parallel, a maximum 2000W inverter can also be recommended.

Troubleshooting

Care & Maintenance

Maintenance Inspection

•  Examine the external condition of the battery. The top of battery and terminal connections should be clean, dry, and free of corrosion.
• Check battery cables and connections are firmly secure.
• Check the battery state of charge (SOC) regularly. When not in use the Century Lithium Pro battery will partially self-discharge.
• Depending on the charging profile used, overtime the series and parallel configured batteries may not be equally charged. To fully balance batteries in either of these configurations, maintenance charge each battery individually at periodic intervals.

Cleaning

• Before cleaning, disconnect the battery from the charging source and the load.
• The surface of LFP battery can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth made of non-electroconductive material.
• Keep the area around batteries clean, dry, and away from any flammable materials.

Storage

• Disconnect the battery from all electrical loads and from the charger to eliminate potential parasitic loads that may discharge the battery.
• Cover the LFP battery terminals with suitable non-electroconductive material (e.g. insulating tape or plastic caps).
• Observe the minimum and maximum storage temperatures.
• Store in a cool, dry place. There is no specific ventilation requirements for Century Lithium Pro batteries, however sufficient airflow should be ensured to prevent excessive heat build-up.
• Keep area free from flammable materials.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Do not store in direct sunlight.
• The battery should be stored at a state of charge of between 40% ~60% of its nominal capacity. Storing a deep discharged battery can result in permanent damage and reduced run time.
• Allowing the battery to self-discharge to a severely low state of charge may result in the battery not being able to be recovered.
• Check battery every 6 months, or more frequently in ambient temperatures exceeding 35°C, to determine if charging is required.

Transportation

• Century Lithium Pro batteries are packed by the manufacturer to comply with all applicable national transportation regulations.
• If the battery is not installed, it must be transported in the original packaging or equivalent material.
• It is recommended that the battery should be below 60% SOC during transportation.
• Follow all applicable national transport regulations before transporting the Century Lithium Pro batteries.
• Transporting a used, damaged or defective LFP battery may be subject to restrictions. Use a qualified shipping agent properly certified for hazardous material shipment.
• The transport of a LFP battery is subject to the hazard classification UN3480, Class 9.

Disposal & Recycling

• Lithium batteries must not be disposed of with household or landfill waste and in line with relevant national and or local government regulations.
• Lithium batteries can be recycled but should not be mixed with lead acid batteries. It is important to prevent lithium-ion batteries being mixed with lead acid and or other battery types at any stage of the recycling process.
• Refer to relevant sections of this manual, if any batteries are collected, stored and transported for recycling.
• It is advisable to fully discharge used lithium-ion batteries prior to recycling.
• Tape or insulate the terminals of the battery with non-conductive material to prevent short circuits.
•  In the case of a damaged battery, it must also be packaged according with the local transportation and environmental protection regulations.
• Century Lithium Pro LFP battery can be returned to CYB or a qualified disposal facility for recycling.

Further Information

If you have any questions concerning safety precautions, installing, or using a Century Lithium Pro battery please contact Century Yuasa Batteries.

• Century Yuasa Batteries Pty Ltd,
  • 37-65 Cobalt Street, Carole Park QLD 4300
  • Ph: 1300 361 161
  • cyb.com.au
  • ABN 66 009 685 232
• Century Yuasa Batteries (NZ) Ltd,
  • 259 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland 1643
  • Ph: 0800 93 93 93
  • cyb.co.nz
  • NZBN 94 290 3937 7319
• For more information visit centurybatteries.com.au or call 1300 362 287 centurybatteries.co.nz or call 0800 93 93 93

References

• Home | Century Batteries
• Century Lithium Pro - Choose Your Country - Century Batteries
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• Century Lithium Pro - Choose Your Country - Century Batteries
• Century Yuasa New Zealand
• Century Yuasa - Home

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