RENOGY V6R B-Van Lithium Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Renogy
Table of Contents
- V6R B-Van Lithium
- Must Read Before Operating
- Getting Started
- System Flow Chart (MY24)
- Inverter Charger
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is my Battery Operation Status?
- Troubleshooting Guide
- 37 is 52V – The unit will need to discharge before charging
- System History: Lithium System Component Configurations
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
V6R B-Van Lithium
Instruction Manual
V6R B-Van Lithium
The B-Van is equipped with a 51.2V house battery, an alternator, alternator regulator, 3500W Inverter solar charger, and 200W of solar panels. These instructions will lay out the components and how to operate and maintain them.
Must Read Before Operating
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These instructions are for reference only, please refer to the individual product manuals for detailed instructions and data.
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Do not modify or alter the components in any way.
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Do not connect an external charger to the Lithium Battery.
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Do not alter the solar array in any way.
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Do not connect anything other than the Renogy solar blanket (optional) to the external solar connection.
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Do not attempt to charge the battery with the following conditions:
o If the voltage difference between the min and max cell voltage is greater than 800mv.
o If the battery total voltage is less than 32V.
o If the max cell reads 8,000mV or similar.
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When completing service, do not connect or disconnect any 48V DC system components while the system is ON. Verify the Lithium Battery is OFF and all charging sources:
A. Alternator
B. Shore Power
C. Rooftop Solar – disconnect near battery in the ‘OFF’ position
D. Side Solar -
For technical assistance please call Patrick Distribution Inc., 1-800-621-2278 or email renogyoem@patrickind.com
Quick Startup
- It is highly recommended that all charging sources are OFF when powering up and powering down the lithium system. (See Getting Started and Powering Down – Storage and Service sections)
- The Samkoon battery screen should be the primary screen to gather lithium battery information as it provides information directly from the battery BMS.
- If the battery reaches 20% SOC, Total Voltage ≥ 50.0V and/or Minimum Cell Voltage ≥3100mV. The unit will need to start receiving a charge.
- When the unit is depleted below 10% SOC, this can cause the SOC% and voltage levels to be out of calibration. Recalibrate the BMS by changing the inverter parameter #9 to 54.4 and charge the unit to 100% SOC.
- It is imperative to try to recharge the battery to 100% SOC, as this also recalibrates the BMS and balances cells.
- The 12V Master Disconnect (Main Power) Switch must be in ‘ON’ for the unit to charge with the Alternator.
- When charging with shore power, do NOT start the vehicle.
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Getting Started
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Verify all charging sources are disconnected:
A. Alternator
B. Shore Power
C. Rooftop Solar – disconnect near battery in the ‘OFF’ position
D. Side Solar -
Turning on the lithium battery: Turn battery on with the self-locking switch and self-resetting switch
A. Press and release the self-locking switch (typically installed behind an access panel near the lithium battery) NOTE: Self-locking switch should be ‘ON’ at all times except for long periods of storage or service.
B. Next press and hold the self-resetting switch (typically installed overhead cabinet near Firefly touchscreen) for approximately 5-10 seconds to turn on the battery. There will be a series of clicks count to 5 after the last one. -
Turn on Inverter by pushing button on Inverter remote switch. Green light will turn on the remote switch when inverter is on. Turn off inverter when not charging by shore power or using 120V outputs (outlets and Timberline Heater) for short storage to preserve battery SOC%. Leaving the inverter ON when the system is not in use can result in a 15-20% loss in SOC per day.
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To turn on 12V power, press and release the momentary switch located near the rear of the sliding door. Note that the red light by switch is illuminated when the 12V power is active. To turn off the 12V power, press and release the witch again and the red light by switch will turn off.
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Verify the Samkoon Battery Screen is operating and review:
A. Total Voltage
B. Minimum and Maximum Cell Voltages
C. State of Charge
D. Battery Temperatures
E. Battery Operation Status
Powering Down – Storage and Service
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Verify all charging sources have been disconnected:
A. Alternator
B. Shore Power
C. Rooftop Solar – disconnect near battery in the ‘OFF’ position
D. Side Solar
WARNING: When turning off battery, press Self-Locking Switch and release. See warning label “DO NOT turn off battery when charge is present…”
NOTE: “ALL CHARGERS” need to be off or disconnected including Engine, Shore Power, and both Rooftop and External Solar. Turn off the 12V disconnect switch and ensure that the “Total Current on the Rangy Monitor = 0A.
Warning
DO NOT tum off the battery with the Self-Locking Switch while the battery is charging, as permanent damage will occur. Turn off engine, unplug shore cord, and disconnect solar first. -
Turn off the 12V Master Disconnect (Main Power) located near the rear of the sliding door.
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Turn off the Inverter by pushing button on Inverter remote switch.
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Press and release the Self-Locking Battery Switch. The button will be flush in the ‘OFF’ position.
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Review the Samson Battery Screen to ensure that there is not any voltage present.
Storage and Cold Weather Recovery
When storing the unit during the winter months or an undetermined length of
time, the BMS should be recalibrated before storage to ensure the SOC is
correct and the system should be shut down following the “Powering Down – Long
Storage” section. There are three different storage terms listed below, and
each have their own unique specific criteria. The important part is to
determine which storage method, or combination of methods suit the intended
storage.
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Short Term Storage
is defined as storage in which the battery is shut down, unused for up to one month, 30 continuous days. It is important to note that the temperature and humidity range for short term storage is greater than medium or long term storage. This is important to pay close attention to this detail because the aforementioned environmental criteria will define the maximum length of time the battery can be stored.
1. Short Term Storage: up to 1 month, 30 continuous days
2. Storage temperature and humidity range: -20°C to 35°C / -4°F to 95°F, 45% to 75% Relative Humidity
3. Charge the battery to 100% SOC before putting it in storage mode
To prepare the battery for short term storage, you can charge the battery up to up to 100% SOC, and not lower than 50% before putting it in storage mode. If the storage temperature is less than 10°C or 51°F, then it important to charge the battery to, or as close to 100% SOC. -
Medium Term Storage is defined as storage in which the battery is shut down, unused for a length of time greater than one month, 30 continuous days, and up to three months, or 90 continuous days.
This is important to pay close attention to this detail because the aforementioned environmental criteria will define the maximum length of time the battery can be stored.
1. Medium term storage: Greater than 1 month, 30 continuous days, and less than 3 months, 90 continuous days
2. Storage temperature and humidity range: -10°C to 30°C / 14°F to 86°F, 45% to 75% Relative Humidity
3. Charge the battery to 70% SOC before putting it in storage mode
To prepare the battery for medium term storage, you can charge the battery up to 70% before putting it in storage mode. It is important to note that the environmental criteria is more stringent than the short term storage, and if this criteria is not able to be met, then you cannot store the unit for the extended length of time. -
Long Term Storage is defined as storage in which the battery is shut down, unused for a length of time greater than three months, 90 continuous days, and no longer than six months, or 180 continuous days. The suggested SOC before storage is 50%. Storing battery at full charge will cause more capacity loss (permanent) overtime comparing to 40% to 50% SOC. This is important to pay close attention to this detail because the aforementioned environmental criteria will define the maximum length of time the battery can be stored.
1. Long term storage: Greater than 3 months, 90 continuous days, and less than 6 months, 180 continuous days
2. Storage temperature and humidity range: 0°C to 30°C / 32°F to 86°F, 45% to 75% Relative Humidity
3. Charge the battery to 50% SOC before putting it in storage mode
To prepare the battery for long term storage, you can charge the battery up to
up to 50% before putting it in storage mode. It is important to note that the
environmental criteria is more stringent than the short term storage, and if
this criteria is not able to be met, then you cannot store the unit for the
extended length of time.
Following Long Term Storage, the lithium battery will need be cycled and
calibrated to reflect the correct SOC% and to ensure optimal performance.
Storage Temperature@ 45-75% Relative
Humidity| Short Term: 0-30 Days| Medium Term: 30-90| Long Term: 90-180 Days
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35°C / 95°F
30°C / 86°F| NOT RECOMMENDED FOR STORAGE
0°C / 32°F
-10°C / 14°F
-20°C / -4°F| RECALIBRATE BMS &STORE BATTERY
@ 50-100%| RECALIBRATE BMS & STORE BATTERY
@ 70%| RECALIBRATE BMS & STORE BATTERY @ 50%
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR STORAGE
Important Notes:
- In order to avoid a cold and dead battery, it is highly recommended to utilize the Short Term Storage method. Once a month, operate the battery system including discharging/charging the system and verifying the battery SOC is between 50 to 100%.
- At the lowest allowed storage temperature -20°C/-4°F, the dischargeable capacity is about 70% of the rated capacity of the battery. Essentially, you are losing 30% of the amp hours. Instead of 210aH, it will be closer to 147aH.
- With the battery shut down and below 0°C /32°F in storage mode, the self-consumption rate of the lithium cell is about 3% per month.
- The maximum storage duration is 6 months.
- Long Term storage is NOT RECOMMENDED when:
a. Below freezing temperature. This will minimize the lithium battery voltage loss during storage and increase the recovery time caused by lower temperatures.
b. Temperatures are extreme over 60°C /140°F.
• Storing the battery outside of these environmental parameters: (-20°C to 35°C / -4°F to 95°F, 45% to 75% Relative Humidity) will trigger the low temperature cut off and the battery will be un-usable, and can cause permanent damage. If exposure to environmental criteria outside of the aforementioned parameters is needed please contact RENOGY at: renogy- oem@patrickind.com
System Flow Chart (MY24)
System Flow Chart (Pre-MY24)
51.2V 210Ah Lithium Battery
- DO NOT over-charge or over-discharge the battery.
- DO NOT discharge the battery at high temperatures above 140°F (60°C).
- Battery Operational Parameters:
Operation Parameter | 54.7V |
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Charge Voltage | 58.4V |
Charge Cut-Off Voltage | 41.6V (Firmware 137.3.1) 48V (Firmware 137.3.13) |
Discharge Cut-Off Voltage | 105A |
Maximum Continuous Charge Current | 200A |
Maximum Continuous Discharge Current Charge Temperature Range | 32°F~131°F / |
0°C~55°C
Discharge Temperature Range| -4°F~140°F / -20°C~60°C
Storage Temperature Range| -4°F~95°F / -20°C~35°C
Operation Relative Humidity| 5%~95%
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Switch Operation:
o The battery can be turned on or off with the Self-Locking Switch and Self- Resetting Switch. For the first time use, press down the Self-Locking Switch and long press the Self-Resetting Switch for approximately 5-10 seconds to turn on the battery. There will be a series of clicks which are completing self-checks on the battery. After the last click, the COM light should begin to flash Orange and the Self-Resetting Switch can be released.
o Prior to long periods of storage, press the Self-Locking Switch again to turn off the battery. hen the battery is off, it has a low self-discharge rate and can hold the charge for a longer
period of time.
o If the battery is in protection mode, it can be restarted by long pressing the Self-Resetting Switch for 3~5 seconds. After restarting, the battery will automatically run the self-check program and release the protection mode if the recovery conditions have been reached. -
Heating Function Operation
o The normal operation of the heating function requires a stable charge current greater than 8A. he heating function will start operating automatically once the battery temperature drops below 41°F (5°C) and stop operating automatically once the battery temperature rises above 50°F (10°C).
NOTE: The heating function will not be able to operate normally if the unit is not connected to shore power, and the charger setting #28 is not greater than 5A. The solar array is not large enough to preheat the battery. -
Charging Battery
During the standard charging process, the battery is first charged at a constant current via the 51.2V Input/output Terminals until the battery voltage reaches between 54.0V and 54.8V. The standard charging process is considered complete when the charge current is less than 4.2A. However, leaving the battery on float will continue to balance the battery cells and will not damage the battery. The standard charging process normally takes 7 hours. The battery should be charged to 54.4V to recalibrate the BMS which adjusts the SOC meter, and keeps it close to specifications. This should be done periodically, or as needed. Setting number 9 on the inverter charger may be adjusted between 54.0V and 54.8V to accomplish your specific usage, and then to recalibrate the BMS when needed. Safe charging requires battery temperatures within normal operating temperatures. If the heating function is unable to work normally, battery temperatures above 32°F (0°C) is also required for the -
Discharging Battery
During the standard discharging process, the battery is discharged via the 51.2V Input/output Terminals until the battery voltage reaches 48.0V. Safe discharging requires battery temperatures between -4°F (-20°C) and 140°F (60°C). In order to keep all charging options available, the battery should be charged once it reaches 20% SOC, Total Voltage ≥ 50.0V and/or Minimum Cell Voltage ≥3100mV. Discharging the battery below the Total Voltage or Minimum Cell Voltage can lead to an under voltage fault, which will require the battery to be recovered and limits the charging options to shore power only.
• Recovery Process
To begin the recovery process, connect the RV to an external 120VAC (up to 30A) power source and ensure that the inverter/charger power switch is in the “ON” position. The battery will begin “clicking”. The Total Voltage, Cell Voltages and SOC will slowly increase. The Warning or Protection Recovery points will need to be reached to clear (see the BMS Warnings & Protections). -
Battery Maintenance
The battery needs to be maintained above 20% SOC, Total Voltage ≥ 50.0V and/or Minimum Cell Voltage ≥3100mV. When any of the parameters are met, a recharge cycle needs to take place. This can be completed by either connection to 120VAC 30A source or starting the engine to allow the engine driven alternator/generator to recharge the battery. o If the battery is not recharged, under-voltage disconnects will take place. The high voltage (51.2V circuit – inverter/charger, engine driven alternator and cabin A/C) and the low voltage (12V circuit – Firefly, interior/exterior lighting, and water pump) will stop functioning when the protection level is achieved (see the BMS Warnings & Protections below).
o If the lithium battery is disconnected for under-voltage protections, recharging with the engine driven alternator/generator cannot take place. It is vital to always keep the battery above 20% SOC, Total Voltage ≥ 50.0V and/or Minimum Cell Voltage ≥3100mV to avoid the loss of functionality and recharging options. -
Cold Weather Recovery
Note that in cold weather, when the cell temperature drops below 10°C (50°F), the unit will need connected to shore power. The self-heat process may take 15-20 minutes to activate and begin warming the cell temperature enough to re- charge the battery bank. The warming process could take up to one hour or longer. The inverter/charger will charge at 8A to heat the battery, and once the minimum cell temperature reaches 5°C the charging contactor will close, and full charging will begin. -
Cycling the Battery
On batteries which have been in storage for longer than (6) months, the state of charge percentage (SOC%) may read 100% by default. It is recommended to cycle and calibrate the battery to reflect the correct SOC% and to ensure optimal performance.
1. Power on the battery.
2. Use the solar inverter to discharge the battery until it disconnects. Large loads will help you achieve this faster such as turning on the air conditioner.
a. Battery with 137.3.1 Firmware = 2600mV on the lowest cell or 41.6V
b. Battery with 137.3.13 Firmware – 3000mV on the lowest cell or 48V
3. Once the battery reaches this point, the Samson will power off and the battery will disconnect from the circuit.
4. To begin the recovery process, connect the RV to an external 120VAC (up to 30A) power source, and ensure that the inverter/charger power switch is in the “ON” position. The battery will begin “clicking” and the Samkoon will turn back on. The SOC% will slowly increase. It is imperative to try to recharge the battery completely so that it undergoes a complete cycle. NOTE: It is recommended to shut down any non-critical loads to allow the battery to recharge quicker. -
Calibrating New or Replaced Batteries
When the unit is depleted below 10% SOC, this can cause the SOC% and voltage levels to be out of calibration. If the SOC% is incorrect or out of sync, then it is important to charge the battery completely to resynchronize calibration.
1. Ensure the battery is ON.
2. Ensure that the remote inverter/charger power switch is in the “ON” position. The button should be pushed in to power and green light showing.
3. Change the inverter setting #9 to 54.4V.
4. Connect the unit to an external 120VAC (up to 30A) power source.
5. The battery will begin “clicking” and the Samson will turn on. It is imperative to charge the battery to 100% completely.
6. Change the inverter setting #9 to 54.0V.
Cell Imbalance
Cell imbalance refers to a condition in which individual cells within a
battery module have variations in their electrical characteristics, such as
voltage, capacity, or internal resistance. These variations can lead to
unequal performance among cells, potentially impacting the overall
performance, safety, and longevity of the battery system.
To catch cell imbalances, we need to observe them at a different reference
point and not when the batteries are fully charged. Fully charged LFP cells
have an acceptable cell voltage differential that can grow due to chemical
variability, aging of the cell, and balancing, and be perceived as widest in
the fully charged process but not necessarily indicative of a cell imbalance.
Therefore, you also won’t find balancing occurring during the end charge
process. Balancing occurs in the recharging process.
When reviewing the Samkoon screen, there are several parameters which will
require a mandatory stoppage of this inspection and repair procedure.
Immediately contact Patrick Distribution (1-800-6212278 or email renogy-
oem@patrickind.com) for approval to replace
the lithium battery.
WARNING: Do not attempt to charge the battery with the following
conditions:
- If the voltage difference between the min and max cell voltage is greater than 800mv.
- If the battery total voltage is less than 32V.
- If the max cell reads 8,000mV or similar.
- If the min cell is under 2,000mV.
When determining cell imbalance, the charge source should be disconnected and
the battery idle to observe the actual voltage difference gap between the
maximum volt cell and the minimum volt cell. Cell imbalance is determined when
the differential has grown beyond 300mV.
Note: At 500mv cell differential the Samkoon will report a Level 1
warning and at 800mv cell differential the Samkoon will report a Level 2
protection. Only when the cell differential has been
closed to below 300mv will the error on the Samkoon clear.
- Clearing Cell Imbalance
Clearing cell balancing requires having a stable charge source and prolonging the charge process so that balancing may take effect. Balancing cannot be carried out if there are any overvoltage warnings and will also not be carried out if the total charging current reaches 0, indicating the battery is fully charged.
The balancing algorithm is only carried out during charging, triggered when both the following conditions are met:
- Single cell voltage reaches 3.4V
- The voltage difference between cells is above 60mV.
When the balancing starts, the cell(s) with high voltage will be discharged at
50mA. The balancing will be ON for 1 sec, then OFF for 1 sec. As long as both
the above conditions are met, the balancing cycle will be carried out
intermittently. It can’t be a continuous process, to avoid overheating of the
resistor in balancing circuit.
Cells can be balanced by the following method:
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Review the Samkoon screen to verify the system is not any alarm state – warning or protections.
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With the lithium system operational and clear of any faults:
A. Discharge the system to below 53.0V.
B. Let the battery sit idle for 10-15 minutes.
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Change inverter settings:
A. Press SET button on Inverter to open parameter settings
B. Press UP or DOWN and go to Parameter #9 and then press ENT button
C. Parameter setting will begin to flash, then change to 54.0V.
D. Press ENT button to save setting
E. Press UP or DOWN and go to Parameter #28 and then press ENT button
F. Parameter setting will begin to flash, then change to 5A.
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Connect the unit to an external 120VAC (up to 30A) power source.
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Continue to charge with shore power for an extended amount of time.
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To observe the cell imbalance differential gap closing, discharge the battery to the same Total Voltage in Step 2 and compare the cell differential. It should be observed that the cell differential should be closer as this cannot be seen when the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: Repeat Steps 2-5 until the cell differential has closed completely and/or until the Cell Imbalance error has cleared.\
Battery Monitor
Typically, the battery monitor is mounted in the overhead cabinet or near the
Firefly Touchscreen.
Display features include:
- Lights: Power (PWR), Run and Communication (COM)
Status | PWR | RUN | COM |
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No Power | Off | Off | Off |
Power Connected | On | ||
CPU Works Normally | On | On | |
Communicates Normally | On | On | Flash |
A: Battery Operation Status
- Status = this refers to state, whether it is charging or discharging
- Charger Operating Status = this is for the engine driven alternator/generator only, not the solar or inverter / charger
- Faults = this refers to any faults from the battery
- The battery contains a battery management system (BMS) that warns you and protects the battery from over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, short circuit, high temperature, low temperature, uneven temperature, uneven voltage, and insulation fault. At the Battery Operation Status, you will find a number between 0-3.
0 = Normal (NO faults and all operating values are within normal range)
1 = Warning – message will clear when the system recovery value is reached
2 = Alarm – requires a battery restart when the system recovery value is reached
3 = Protection – requires a battery restart when the system recovery value is reache
B: State of Charge (SOC%)
- SOC Percentage = the current amount of capacity the battery has in SOC%
- Depending on the firmware installed, a State of Charge (SOC) Warning will occur. (See the BMS Warnings & Protections chart below)
C: Cell Voltages
- Max_Volt = the cell number (No.) with the largest mV
- Min_Volt = the cell number (No.) with the smalles mV
- These values will be utilized in determining the cell under-voltage or cell overvoltage BMS warnings and protections.(See the BMS Warnings & Protections chart below)
D: System Voltage and Total Current
- Total Voltage = current battery voltage
- The total voltage will be utilized in determining the system under-voltage or system over-voltage BMS warnings and protections.
- Total Current = net current of the system (Negative Current means the system is discharging and positive current means charging.
- When charging, with minimal discharge:
- Alternator: Depending on total voltage and other circumstances, the typical total current can range from 0-100A.
- Shore Cord: Depending on total voltage and other circumstances, the typical total current can range from 0-40A.
- Solar Power: Depending on total voltage and other circumstances, the typical total current can range from 0-4A.
E: Cell Temperatures
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Max_Temp = the cell number (No.) with the highest cell temperature
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Min_Temp = the cell number (No.) with the lowest cell temperature
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These values will be utilized in determining charge high temperature, charge low temperature, discharge high temperature, discharge low temperature and uneven temperature BMS warnings and protections. (See the BMS Warnings & Protections chart below)
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Battery Management System
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The battery contains a battery management system (BMS) that warns you and protects the battery.
BMS Warnings & Protections
Battery Operation Status| 137.3.1
Firmware| 137.3.13
Firmware or Higher| **Notes
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****Battery Overvoltage Warning| ** 56.8V| ** 56.8V| If the voltage
is greater than the warning voltage for 10s, a warning will be triggered and a
warning message will be sent out immediately
Battery Overvoltage Warning Recovery| ** 56V| 56V| If the
voltage is less than the warning recovery voltage for 10s, the warning will be
cleared.
**Battery Overvoltage Protection| ** 58.4V
51.2V circuit| ** 58.4V
51.2V circuit| 51.2V Circuit:
If the voltage is greater than the protection voltage for 2s, the protection
will be triggered, a pre-alarm message will be sent out immediately, and the
relay will be opened after a delay of 3s
12V Circuit:
The 12V circuit is not affected and is allowed to continue discharging
****Battery Overvoltage Protection Recovery| ** 56V
51.2V circuit| **** 56V
51.2V circuit| 1. If the voltage is less than the protection recovery voltage
for 10s, the protection will be released and the relay will be closed
2. The self-check will start after the battery voltage drops below 57.6V with
a duration of 2s and an interval of 10s. If the discharge current is greater
than 2A for 2s, the protection will be released and the relay will be closed
Cell Overvoltage Warning| 3550mV| 3550mV| If the voltage is
greater than the warning voltage for 10s, a warning will be triggered and a
warning message will be sent out immediately
Cell Overvoltage Warning Protection| 3500mV| 3400mV| If the voltage is
less than the warning recovery voltage for 10s, the warning will be cleared
**Cell Overvoltage Protection| ** 3650mV
51.2V Circuit| ** 3650mV
51.2V Circuit| 51.2V Circuit:
If the voltage is greater than the protection voltage for 2s, the protection
will be triggered, a pre-alarm message will be sent out immediately, and the
relay will be opened after a delay of 3s
12V Circuit:
The 12V circuit is not affected and is allowed to continue discharging
****Cell Overvoltage Protection Recovery| ** 3500mV
51.2V Circuit| **** 3400mV
51.2V Circuit| 1. If the voltage is less than the protection recovery voltage
for 10s, the protection will be released and the relay will be closed.
2. The self-check will start after the cell voltage drops below 3.6V with a
duration of 2s and an interval of 10s. If the discharge current is greater
than 2A for 2s, the protection will be released and the relay will be closed.
Battery Under-voltage Warning| 48V| 49.6V| If the voltage is
less than the warning voltage for 10s, a warning will be triggered and a
warning message will be sent out immediately
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Battery Under-voltage Warning Recovery| 48.8V| 50.4V| If the
voltage is greater than the warning recovery voltage for 10s, the warning will
be cleared
**Battery Under-voltage Protection| ** 44.8V
51.2V circuit| ** 48.0V
51.2V circuit & 12V circuit| 51.2V Circuit
If the voltage is less than the protection voltage of 51.2V circuit for 5s,
the protection will be triggered, a pre-alarm message will be sent out
immediately, and the relay will be opened after a delay of 10s
** 41.6V
12V circuit| 12V Circuit:
If the voltage is less than the protection voltage of 12V circuit for 5s, the
protection will be triggered, the switch of 12V circuit will be opened and the
power will be cut off after a delay of 5s
Battery Under-voltage Recovery| 48.8V
51.2V circuit| 50.4V 51.2V circuit & 12V circuit| 51.2V Circuit :
1. If the charge voltage is greater than 49.2V & PACK+2V for 10s, the relay
will be closed and engage charging.
2. After activation, during the charging and recovery, it has a continuous
self-check procedure. If it detects the charge power is smaller than the load
consumption (total current is negative), it will open the relay and disconnect
charging;
If this happens, there is a 5-min interval before it restarts the charge voltage detection;
If this happens 3 consecutive times, the interval increases to 1 hour; If it happens another 5 consecutive times, it will be locked for 18 hours before it restarts the charge voltage detection.
* During the above process, the interval and lockout can be cleared immediately by restarting the battery.
**** 44.8V 12V circuit| 12V Circuit :
The 12V under-voltage protection will be released with the relay closed if
both the following recovery conditions are met:
1. The voltage is greater than the recovery voltage (50.4V) for 10s.
2. The SOC is greater than 20% for 10s.
Cell Under-voltage Warning| 3000mV| 3100mV| If the voltage is
less than the warning voltage for 10s, a warning will be triggered and a
warning message will be sent out immediately
**Cell Under-voltage Warning Recovery| ** 3050mV| 3250mV|
If the voltage is greater than the warning recovery voltage for 10s, the
warning will be cleared
**Cell Under-voltage Protection| ** 2800mV
51.2V Circuit| ** 3000mV
51.2V circuit & 12V circuit| 51.2V Circuit
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If the voltage is less than the protection voltage of 51.2V circuit for 5s,
the protection will be triggered, a pre-alarm message will be sent out
immediately, and the relay will be opened after a delay of 10s
** 2600mV
12V Circuit| 12V Circuit:
If the voltage is less than the protection voltage of 12V circuit for 5s, the
protection will be triggered, the switch of 12V circuit will be opened and the
power will be cut off after a delay of 5s
**Cell Under-voltage Protection Recovery| ** 3050mV
51.2V Circuit| ** 3250mV
51.2V circuit & 12V circuit| 51.2V Circuit* :
1. If the charge voltage is greater than 49.2V & PACK+2V for 10s, the relay
will be closed and engage charging.
2. After activation, during the charging and recovery, it has a continuous
self-check procedure. If it detects the charge power is smaller than the load
consumption (total current is negative), it will open the relay and disconnect
charging;
If this happens, there is a 5-min interval before it restarts the charge voltage detection;
If this happens 3 consecutive times, the interval increases to 1 hour; If it happens another 5 consecutive times, it will be locked for 18 hours it restarts the charge voltage detection.
During the above process, the interval and lockout can be cleared immediately by restarting the battery.
**** 2800mV
12V Circuit
| 12V Circuit :
The 12V under-voltage protection will be released with the relay closed if
both the following recovery conditions are met:
1. The voltage is greater than the recovery voltage (50.4V) for 10s.
2. The SOC is greater than 20% for 10s.
SOC Warning| 20%| 15%| Remind customers to charge the battery and reduce
the loads
SOC Protection Recovery| 20%| 20%| If the SOC is greater than
20% for 10s, the under voltage protection will be cleared, and the 12V circuit
relay will be closed
Charge High Temperature Warning| 50℃| 50℃| If the temperature
is higher than the warning temperature for 10s, a warning will be triggered
and a warning message will be sent out immediately
**Charge High Temperature Warning Recovery| ** 45℃| ****
45℃| If the temperature is lower than the warning recovery temperature
for 10s, the warning will be cleared
**Charge High Temperature Protection| ** 55℃ (51.2V Circuit)|
**** 55℃ (51.2V Circuit)| 51.2V Circuit:
---|---|---|---
If the temperature is higher than the protection temperature of 51.2V circuit
for 5s, the protection will be triggered, a pre-alarm message will be sent out
immediately, and the relay will be opened after a delay of
5s
57℃ (12V Circuit)| 57℃ (12V Circuit)| 12V Circuit:
If the temperature is higher than the protection temperature of 12V circuit for 3s, the protection will be triggered, the switch of 12V circuit will be opened, and the BMS power will be cut off immediately
**Charge High Temperature Protection Recovery| ** 50℃ 51.2V
Circuit & 12V Circuit| ** 50℃ 51.2V Circuit & 12V Circuit| 51.2V
Circuit:
If the temperature is lower than the protection recovery temperature for 10s,
the protection will be released and the relay will be closed
12V Circuit:
If the battery is restarted or activated by PV charging after the battery
temperature drops below the protection recovery temperature, the protection
will be released, the switch of 12V circuit will be closed, and the BMS will
restore power immediately
Discharge High Temperature Warning| ** 55℃| ** 55℃| If the
temperature is higher than the warning temperature for 10s, a warning will be
triggered and a warning message will be sent out immediately
Discharge High Temperature Warning Recovery| **
50℃
| ****
50℃
| If the temperature is lower than the warning recovery temperature for 10s,
the warning will be cleared
**Discharge High Temperature Protection| ** 60℃ 51.2V Circuit| **
60℃ 51.2V Circuit| 51.2V Circuit:
If the temperature is higher than the protection temperature of 51.2V circuit
for 5s, the protection will be triggered, a pre-alarm message will be sent out
immediately, and the relay will be opened after a delay of 5s
** 62℃ 12V Circuit| ** 62℃ 12V Circuit| 12V Circuit:
If the temperature is higher than the protection temperature of 12V circuit
for 3s, the protection will be triggered, the switch of 12V circuit will be
opened, and the BMS power will be cut off immediately
****Discharge High Temperature Protection Recovery| ** 55℃ 51.2V
Circuit & 12V Circuit| ** 55℃ 51.2V Circuit & 12V Circuit| 51.2V
Circuit:
If the temperature is lower than the protection recovery temperature for 10s,
the protection will be released and the relay will be closed
| | | 12V Circuit:
---|---|---|---
If the battery is restarted or activated by PV charging after the battery
temperature drops below the protection recovery temperature, the protection
will be released, the switch of 12V circuit will be closed, and the BMS will
restore power immediately
****Charge Low Temperature Warning| ** 5℃| **** 5℃| If the
temperature is lower than the warning temperature for 10s, a warning will be
triggered, a warning message will be sent out immediately, the heating pad
will start working, and the BMS will request 20A charge current. If the actual
charge current is greater than 25A, the BMS will need to request lowering the
charge current
**Charge Low Temperature Warning Recovery| ** 10℃| 10℃| If the
temperature is higher than the warning temperature for 10s, the warning will
be cleared, the heating pad will stop working, and the BMS will request 105A
charge current. If the actual charge current is greater than 110A, the BMS
will need to request lowering the charge current
**Charge Low Temperature Protection| ** 0℃ 51.2V Circuit| ** 0℃
51.2V Circuit| 51.2V Circuit:
If the temperature is lower than the protection temperature for 5s, the
protection will be triggered, a pre-alarm message will be sent out, the relay
will be opened with a delay of 5s, and the BMS will request 8A charge current.
If the actual charge current is greater than 10A, the BMS will need to request
lowering the charge current
12V Circuit:
The 12V circuit is not affected and is allowed to continue discharging
****Charge Low Temperature Protection Recovery| ** 5℃ 51.2V Circuit|
5℃ 51.2V Circuit| If the temperature is greater than the protection
recovery temperature for 10s, the protection will be released, the relay will
be closed, and the BMS will request 40A charge current. If the actual charge
current is greater than 45A, the BMS will need to request lowering charge
current
**Discharge Low Temperature Warning| ** -10℃| ** -10℃| If the
temperature is lower than the warning temperature for 10s, a warning will be
triggered, a warning message will be sent out, and the BMS will request
lowering the discharge current by 50%
Discharge Low Temperature Warning Recovery| ** -5℃| -5℃|
If the temperature is higher than the warning recovery temperature for 10s, the warning will be cleared
**Discharge Low Temperature Protection| ** -20℃
51.2V Circuit| ** -20℃
51.2V Circuit| 51.2V Circuit:
If the temperature is lower than the protection temperature for 5s, the
protection will be triggered, a pre- alarm message will be sent out
immediately, and the relay will be opened after a delay of 5s
| **
-22℃(12V
Circuit)
| ****
-22℃(12V
Circuit)
| 12V Circuit:
---|---|---|---
If the temperature is lower than the protection temperature for 20s, the
protection will be triggered, the switch of 12V circuit will be opened, and
the BMS power will be cut off immediately
**Discharge Low Temperature Protection Recovery| ** -15℃
51.2V Circuit & 12V Circuit| ** -15℃
51.2V Circuit & 12V Circuit| 51.2V Circuit:
If the temperature is higher than the protection recovery temperature for 10s,
the protection will be released and the relay will be closed
12V Circuit:
If the battery is restarted or activated by PV charging after the battery
temperature rises above the protection recovery temperature, the protection
will be released, the switch of 12V circuit will be closed, and the BMS will
restore power immediately
Short Circuit Protection Delay| 100ms| 100ms|
Short Circuit Protection Current| 1920A| 1920A| Fuse I2t=1575000
Short Circuit Protection Recovery| | | Remove the short circuit and
restart the battery
Uneven Temperature Primary Warning| ** 15℃| ** 15℃| If the
temperature is higher than the primary warning temperature for 10s, a warning
will be triggered and a primary warning message will be sent out
Uneven Temperature Secondary Warning| ** 20℃| ** 20℃| If the
temperature is higher than the secondary warning temperature for 10s, a
warning will be triggered and a secondary warning message will be sent out
Uneven Temperature Warning Recovery| 10℃| 10℃| If the temperature is
lower than the warning recovery temperature for 10s, the warning will be
cleared
Uneven Voltage Primary Warning| ** 500mV| ** 500mV| If the voltage
is higher than the primary warning voltage for 10s, a warning will be
triggered and a primary warning message will be sent out
Uneven Voltage Secondary Warning| ** 800mV| ** 800mV| If the
voltage is higher than the secondary warning voltage for 10s, a warning will
be triggered and a secondary warning message will be sent out
Uneven Voltage Warning Recovery**| 300mV| 300mV| If the voltage is
lower than the warning recovery voltage for 10s, the warning will be cleared
Battery 101
How to quickly calculate power for consumption, and recharge. There is a
physical limit to the amount of stored energy, so energy must be budgeted. You
can determine what each activity, or load will “cost you” in watt-hours. This
will help you understand energy usage, and how to make your reserve last when
a charging source in not available.
To be able to manage energy, there needs to be a basic understanding of a few
mathematic equations to convert energy from one source to the same source as
the battery. The first step is a basic understanding of electrical terms.
The battery is rated at 51.2VDC at 210Ah. An “Ah” is amp-hour, or a rating for
battery capacity (electric charge) which means that it will supply 210 amps of
current for one hour. This means that to determine the capacity that a load
will consume we will need to use a few calculations to move the loads of
various power sources to one value.
To make calculations easy, we will use watt-hours or Wh. Watts is a measure of
power, and it’s the roduct of the current and voltage of a specific load or
device, and to determine power, simply multiply the wattage (in watts) by the
time it’s used (in hours). Example:
Coffee pot consumes 12.5A and it connects to the 120VAC outlet. (12.5A) x
(120V) = 1500W
To determine the energy use (watt-hours) of the activity, first determine the
load in watts and multiply by the time it’s used (in hours). Example: Making
coffee for breakfast and the coffee pot was on for 30 minutes: Wh = (1500W) x
(.5 Hours) = 750Wh
The battery has 210 Ampere Hours at 51.2VDC, or 10,752Wh of energy available
at 100% SOC. Each 1% of SOC (state of charge) is equal to 2.1A at 51.2VDC, or
107.52Wh (51.2V x 2.1A). To determine current reserve capacity, in SOC% left
after the usage, divide the Wh’s of usage by 107.52Wh to determine the SOC %
that the activity would cost. Then you can compare that SOC percentage from
the current SOC percentage to determine if you want to perform that activity.
Continuing our example from above: Making coffee for breakfast and the coffee
pot was on for 30 minutes:
Wh = (1500W) x (.5 Hours) = 750Wh
SOC% = 750Wh/107.52Wh = 6.98%
SOC% Cost for 30 minutes of coffee is approximately 7% SOC The display will
give you current SOC%, and the aforementioned calculations can be used to
determine what loads will cost in SOC, to help determine how long the current
capacity can last before recharging. Recharging uses the same calculations so
you simply convert the amps of charging to watt hours, then SOC%. The only
difference is you add from current SOC% instead of subtract. To simplify this,
a chart was comprised of typical loads and charge values, with corresponding
Wh and SOC percentage are.
SOC Quick Reference for discharge: Use the chart below as a quick reference
for typical load SOC percentages to subtract from current SOC percentage for
discharge times, see below:
USAGE (LOADS)(IN Wh) | USAGE (LOADS)(SUBTRACT FROM SOC% |
---|
LOAD NAME
| WATT HOURS| AMP HOURS
FOR 15 MIN.| FOR 30 MIN.| FOR 45 MIN.| FOR 1
HOUR| FOR 15 MIN.| FOR 30 MIN.| FOR 45 MIN.|
FOR 1 HOUR
INTERIOR LIGHTS| 10| 20| 30| 40| 0.09%| 0.19%| 0.28%| 0.37%
EXTERIOR LIGHTS| 12.5| 25| 37.5| 50| 0.12%| 0.23%| 0.35%| 0.47%
WATER PUMP| 15.6| 31.3| 46.9| 62.5| 0.15%| 0.29%| 0.44%| 0.58%
AIR PUMP| 45| 90| 135| 180| 0.42%| 0.84%| 1.26%| 1.67%
ELWELL HEATING| 448| 896| 1344| 1792| 4.17%| 8.33%| 12.50%| 16.67%
CABIN AIR CONDITIONER| 384| 768| 1152| 1536| 3.57%| 7.14%| 10.71%| 14.29%
COOKTOP| 375| 750| 1125| 1500| 3.49%| 6.98%| 10.46%| 13.95%
COFFE MAKER| 375| 750| 1125| 1500| 3.49%| 6.98%| 10.46%| 13.95%
KEURIG (HEATING)| 375| 750| 1125| 1500| 3.49%| 6.98%| 10.46%| 13.95%
KEURIG (ON AFTER WARM)| 100| 200| 300| 400| 0.93%| 1.86%| 2.79%| 3.72%
MR COFFEE COFFEE POT| 375| 750| 1125| 1500| 3.49%| 6.98%| 10.46%| 13.95%
AIR FRYER| 425| 850| 1275| 1700| 3.95%| 7.91%| 11.86%| 15.81%
ELECTRIC GRILL| 400| 800| 1200| 1600| 3.72%| 7.44%| 11.16%| 14.88%
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
WAFFLE IRON| 375| 750| 1125| 1500| 3.49%| 6.98%| 10.46%| 13.95%
SPACE HEATER| 375| 750| 1125| 1500| 3.49%| 6.98%| 10.46%| 13.95%
1 HP VACCUM CLEANER| 186.5| 373.1| 559.6| 746.2| 1.73%| 3.47%| 5.20%| 6.94%
1/2 HP VACCUM CLEANER| 93.3| 186.5| 279.8| 373.1| 0.87%| 1.73%| 2.60%| 3.47%
TRAVEL HAIR DRYER LOW| 225| 450| 675| 900| 2.09%| 4.19%| 6.28%| 8.37%
TRAVEL HAIR DRYER MED| 300| 600| 900| 1200| 2.79%| 5.58%| 8.37%| 11.16%
TRAVEL HAIR DRYER HIGH| 375| 750| 1125| 1500| 3.49%| 6.98%| 10.46%| 13.95%
SOC Quick Reference for re-charge: Use the chart below as a quick reference for typical load SOC percentages to add to current SOC percentage for recharge times, see below:
CHARGING (REPLENSHMENT) (IN Wh)| CHARGING
(REPLENSHMENT) (ADD TO SOC %)
---|---
SOURCE NAME| WATT HOURS| WATT HOURS
FOR 15 MIN.| FOR 30 MIN.| FOR 45
MIN.| FOR 1 HOUR| FOR 15 MIN.| FOR
30 MIN.| FOR 45 MIN.| FOR 1 HOUR
ALTERNATOR 1000 RPM| 408.8| 817.5| 1226.3| 1635| 3.80%| 7.60%| 11.40%| 15.21%
ALTERNATOR 1250 RPM| 885.6| 1771.3| 2656.9| 3542.5| 8.24%| 16.47%| 24.71%|
32.95%
ALTERNATOR 1400 RPM| 1090| 2180| 3270| 4360| 10.14%| 20.28%| 30.41%| 40.55%
ALTERNATOR 1600RPM| 1226.3| 2452.5| 3678.8| 4905| 11.40%| 22.81%| 34.21%|
45.62%
ALTERNATOR 1700 RPM| 1294.4| 2588.8| 3883.1| 5177.5| 12.04%| 24.08%| 36.12%|
48.15%
ALTERNATOR 1800 RPM| 1362.5| 2725| 4087.5| 5450| 12.67%| 25.34%| 38.02%|
50.69%
ALTERNATOR 2150 RPM| 1430.6| 2861.3| 4291.9| 5722.5| 13.31%| 26.61%| 39.92%|
53.22%
ALTERNATOR 2500 RPM| 1498.8| 2997.5| 4496.3| 5995| 13.94%| 27.88%| 41.82%|
55.76%
ALTERNATOR 3000 RPM| 1566.9| 3133.8| 4700.6| 6267.5| 14.57%| 29.15%| 43.72%|
58.29%
INVERTER CHARGER FULL| 545| 1090| 1635| 2180| 5.07%| 10.14%| 15.21%| 20.28%
INVERTER CHARGER 75%| 408.8| 817.5| 1226.3| 1635| 3.80%| 7.60%| 11.40%| 15.21%
INVERTER CHARGER 50%| 272.5| 545| 817.5| 1090| 2.53%| 5.07%| 7.60%| 10.14%
INVERTER CHARGER 25%| 100| 200| 300| 400| 0.93%| 1.86%| 2.79%| 3.72%
SOLAR BANK ROOF (FULL)| 50| 100.1| 150.1| 200.1| 0.47%| 0.93%| 1.40%| 1.86%
SOLAR BANK ROOF (50%)| 25| 50| 75.1| 100.1| 0.23%| 0.47%| 0.70%| 0.93%
SOLAR BLANKET EXT. (FULL)| 75.1| 150.1| 225.2| 300.2| 0.70%| 1.40%| 2.09%|
2.79%
SOLAR BLANKET EXT. (50%)| 37.5| 75.1| 112.6| 150.1| 0.35%| 0.70%| 1.05%| 1.40%
Inverter Charger
The Renogy Solar Inverter Charger is an advanced hybrid system combining the advanced charging algorithm of solar and industrial reliability and electrical energy of pure sine wave inverters to give you a complete power system. The unit features 4 charging modes and 3 output modes to meet an array of application needs. The recommended charging mode is:
- Hybrid Charging: In Hybrid Charging, PV and Utility will work together to charge the battery bank at the same time. Priority will be given to PV and utilize MPPT charging. Upon PV charging being insufficient, the power supply replenishes with Utility power. This method is the fastest to charge and suitable for unstable areas of the grid, ready to provide adequate backup power supply.
- Renogy BT-2 Bluetooth Module: The BT-2 Bluetooth module used to pair charge controllers with the Renogy BT App. After pairing is done you can monitor your system and change parameters directly from you cell phone or tablet. You can see performance in real time without the need of checking on the controller’s LCD.
Inverter Settings: Process for updating/changing the inverter
parameters includes:
A. Remove access cover to access the 48V Solar Inverter.
B. Review the option numbers before starting to reset inverter parameters.
When reviewing and updating the Inverter Settings, it is recommended to start
with option #8. It must be set for LF16. With option #8 changed, it will set
many of the options (green highlighted). Yellow highlighted items are those
which should have be manually set.
C. Change all necessary parameters:
- Select the ‘SET’ button
- With the double ‘00’ flashing, press the ‘UP’ button until parameter number desired to change.
- Press the ‘ENT’ button
- With the parameter value flashing, press the ‘UP’ or ‘DOWN’ button until desired value is selected.
- Press the ‘ENT’ button
- Press the ‘SET’ button to close out the settings.
- Power Shore Settings: In order to change the AC Charging Current where the connection is less than 120VAC 30A. The inverter/charger rate may need to be reduced. Utilizing the inverter setting process above, change parameter 28 ‘AC Charging Current’ from 0-40A by intervals of 5A to desired charging current. For reference, here are the recommendations for setting #28:
o 15A shore: 20A DC
o 20A shore: 25A DC
o 30A shore: 40A DC
Inverter Settings
OPTION # | DESCRIPTION | SETTING | DEFAULT OR CUSTOM |
---|---|---|---|
00 | EXIT | N/A | |
01 | LOAD WORKING MODE | UTILITY | DEFAULT |
02 | OUTPUT FREQUENCY | 60 | DEFAULT |
03 | AC INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE | UPS | DEFAULT |
04 | BATTERY POWER UTILITY SETPOINT | 44.0V | DEFAULT |
05 | UTILITY TO BATTERY POWER SETPOINT | 58.8V | DEFAULT |
--- | --- | --- | --- |
06 | BATTERY CHARGING MODE | SnU | DEFAULT |
07 | MAXIMUM CHARGING CURRENT | 80A | DEFAULT |
08 | BATTERY TYPE | L16 | CUSTOM SET POINT |
09 | BOOST CHARGE VOLTAGE | 54.0V | CUSTOM SET POINT |
10 | BOOST CHARGE DURATION | VARIABLE UNTIL FULL | DEFAULT |
11 | FLOAT CHARGE VOLTAGE | N/A | DEFAULT |
12 | LOW VOLTAGE LOAD DISCONNECT | 50.0V | CUSTOM SET POINT |
13 | BATTERY OVER DISCHARGED DELAY TIME | 30 s | CUSTOM SET POINT |
14 | BATTERY UNDERVOLTAGE ALARM | 50.4V | CUSTOM SET POINT |
15 | BATTERY DISCHARGE LIMIT VOLTAGE | 49.6V | CUSTOM SET POINT |
16 | SET EQUALIZATION CHARGING | N/A | DEFAULT |
17 | BATTERY EQUALIZATION VOLTAGE | N/A | DEFAULT |
18 | BATTERY EQUALIZATION DURATION | N/A | DEFAULT |
19 | BATTERY EQUALIZATION TIME DELAY | N/A | DEFAULT |
20 | EQUALIZATION INTERVAL | N/A | DEFAULT |
21 | ENABLE EQUALIZATION IMMEDIATELY | N/A | DEFAULT |
22 | POWER SAVING MODE | DIS | DEFAULT |
23 | OVERLOAD AUTOSTART | ENA | DEFAULT |
24 | OVERTEMPERATURE AUTOSTART | ENA | DEFAULT |
25 | BUZZER ALARM | ENA | DEFAULT |
26 | ALARM | DIS | CUSTOM SET POINT |
27 | OVERLOAD BYPASS | ENA | DEFAULT |
28 | MAXIMUM D/C CHARGING CURRENT | 40A | DEFAULT |
29 | SPLIT PHASE | DIS | DEFAULT |
30 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
31 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
32 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
33 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
34 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
35 | LOW VOLTAGE DISCONNECT RECOVER | 51.6V | CUSTOM SET POINT |
36 | PV CHARGING CURRENT | 80A | DEFAULT |
37 | BATTERY CHARGING BOOST RETURN SETPOINT | 52V | DEFAULT |
38 | AC OUTPUT VOLTAGE SETTING | 120 | DEFAULT |
39 | MAX AC INPUT CURRENT | 30A | CUSTOM SET POINT |
Inverter Fault Codes
Fault code | Fault name | Description |
---|---|---|
【01】 | Bat Volt Low | Battery under-voltage alert |
【02】 | Bat Over Curr Sw | Battery discharge current software protection |
【03】 | Bat Open | Battery not detected |
【04】 | Bat Low Eod | Battery under voltage stop discharge alarm |
【05】 | Bat Over Curry Hw | Battery overcurrent hardware protection |
【06】 | Bat Over Volt | Charge overvoltage protection |
--- | --- | --- |
【07】 | Bus Over Volt Hw | Bus overvoltage hardware protection |
【08】 | Bus Over Volt Sw | Bus overvoltage software protection |
【09】 | Pv Volt High | PV overvoltage protection |
【10】 | Pv Buck OCSw | Buck Overcurrent Software Protection |
【11】 | Pv Buck OCHw | Buck Overcurrent Hardware Protection |
【12】 | b Line Loss | utility power down |
【13】 | Over load Bypass | Side-by-side load protection |
【14】 | Over load Inverter | inverter overload protection |
【15】 | Ac Over Curr Hw | Inverted overcurrent hardware protection |
【17】 | Inv Short | Inverter short-circuit protection |
【19】 | Over Temper Mppt | Controller over-temperature protection |
【20】 | OverTemperInv | inverter over temperature protection |
【21】 | FanFail | Fan failure |
【22】 | EEPROM | Memory failure |
【23】 | Model Num Err | Model settings are wrong |
【26】 | Rly Short | Error between AC output and bypass |
【29】 | Bus Volt Low | Internal battery boost circuit failure |
Rooftop Solar Array
There are two (2) DC disconnect switches installed in the rooftop solar array.
One is located on top of the roof and one is located inside the unit near the
inverter location. It is important that both switches are in the “ON” position
when rooftop solar is needed.
Rover Boost Charge Controller (Exterior Solar Blanket)
The Rover Boost controller is a 10Amp Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
charge controller engineered to charge the 48V battery bank. Featuring multi-
stage battery charging (Bulk, Boost, Float, and Equalization), the Rover Boost
is pre-set to be compatible with Lithium batteries, and even includes custom
battery settings. The Rover Boost is packed with numerous battery bank,
controller, and solar electronic protections for an optimized system. Key
features include:
- Self-adaptable to a wide solar panel input voltage for appropriate battery charging.
- Multi-Function LEDs displaying system information and identifying any errors.
- 4 Pre-set battery charge profiles includes Lithium batteries.
- Multiple battery bank, controller, and solar electronic protections including over-charge protection, reverse polarity protection, and more.
- RS485 communication port for monitoring using the Bluetooth module and Renogy DC Home App.
Battery Setup: Your unit should be pre-set with the correct battery type. The LED Indicators and SET button are found on the OUTPUT side of the Rover Boost.
- Programming: Set Battery Type to Purple LED – To change or set the battery type, long press the SET button for approximately 8 seconds. The Type Indicator will flash a color depending on the battery type indicated below. Tap the SET button to change between battery types until color PURPLE is showing.
LED Indicators: The Rover Boost LED indicators work to provide battery type information, battery status information, and solar charging information.
BAIT LED | Color | Behavior | Charge State |
---|---|---|---|
Green | Always on Bright, always on | Battery is fully charged | |
Yellow | Always on Bright, always on | Battery voltage is normal | |
Red | Always on Bright, always on | Battery under voltage warning | |
Red | Slow Flashing ON 1 second, OFF 1 second, cycle is 2 seconds | Battery |
over discharged disconnected
| Red| Quick Flashing ON 0.1 second, OFF 0.1 second, cycle is 0.2 seconds|
Battery Overvoltage or Over temperature
| —| OFF| Battery is not detected
PV LED| Color| Behavior| Charge State
---|---|---|---
| Green| Always on Bright, always on| MPPT Bulk Charging
| Green| Slow Flashing ON 1 second, OFF 1 second, cycle is 2 seconds| Boost
Stage
| Green| Single Flash ON 0.1 second, OFF 1.9 seconds, cycle is 2 seconds|
Float Stage
| Green| Quick Flashing ON 0.1 second, OFF 0.1 second, cycle is 0.2 seconds|
Equalization Charge
| Green| Double Flashing ON 0.1 seconds, OFF 0.1 second, ON 0.1 seconds OFF
1.7 seconds| Lithium Activation or Power Limiting
| —| OFF| PV is not charging or not detected
Rangy BT-2 Bluetooth Module: Pair the controller to the Renogy DC Home App to
monitor your system using a smart device like a cell phone or tablet. Set
custom charging parameters using User Mode and monitor your system in real
time. APS-500 Alternator Regulator
The APS-500 provides control over alternator-based charging by utilizing
system voltage, current monitoring and alternator and battery temperature to
ensure safe and powerful charging. The APS-500 Alternator Regulator is
equipped with a multi-color LED which provides a range of operational and
advisory codes. The LED is visible via a waterproof bezel located on near the
lower left corner of the label on the regulator’s cover.
WARNING: Turn off switches and disconnect your batteries prior to
installing your APS-500 Alternator Regulator or other electrical system
components. Failure to do so may cause damage or injury. Do not reconnect
batteries until wiring is complete, and ensure wires are connected correctly.
There are three modes of information provided:
- Orange (Flashing) = Synced with the battery BMS
- Green = Lost communication with the battery BMS
- Red (Flashing) = Error/Advisory mode
Should the APS-500 determine that a condition is outside of normal limits, it will display a red flashing LED pattern, followed by a series of flashes indicating the type of fault occurring. Most errors are hard-faults, indicating a condition which the APS-500 Alternator Regulator is unable to decipher and as such will shut down until corrected, in order to prevent any potential systems or battery damage. A few errors will attempt to autorestart to see if the failing condition clears (example, error low battery voltage). When a fault is detected, the APS-500 will flash the “Error” code twice, followed by a series of flashes indicating the fault/error number. Note: the LED will only indicate the most recent fault detected.
- Ignore the fast flashes.
- Start counting the number of flashes to provide you the first digit of the error code.
- There will be a short pause.
- Start counting the number of flashes to provide you the second digit of the error code.
In some models, the APS-500 is not easily accessible via an access panel. In
these vehicles, a secondary light has been added.
APS-500 Alternator Regulator Codes
Error Code | Description |
---|---|
12 | Battery temperature exceeded limit |
13 | Battery voltage exceeded upper limit |
14 | Battery voltage below lower limit |
21 | Alternator temperature exceeded limit |
22 | Alternator rpms above expected value |
23 | Alternator #2 temperature exceeded limit |
24 | Alternator temperature exceeded limit during ramp |
--- | --- |
31 | Global Variable charging state has some unsupported value in check for |
faults
32| Global Variable charging state has some unsupported value in manage alt
33| Global Variable coindex has some unsupported value in calculate alt
targets
34| Global Variable coindex has some unsupported value in check for faults
35| Global Variable System Amp Molt has some unsupported value in check for
faults
41| Internal Field FET temperature exceed limit.
42| A ‘Required’ sensor is missing, and WS500 is configured to FAULT out
51| A CAN message was received that the battery charging bus has been
disconnected
52| We have noted that a command has been sent asking for the battery bus to
be disconnected
53| Battery Instance number is out of range (needs to be from 1..100)
54| Too many different BMS’s are asking to be aggregated
57| A CAN command has been received asking for the battery but to be
disconnected due to Low Voltage
58| A CAN command has been received asking for the battery but to be
disconnected due to High Current
59| A CAN command has been received asking for the battery but to be
disconnected due to High Battery Temperature
61| A CAN command has been received asking for the battery but to be
disconnected due to Low Battery Temperature
**** 62| A CAN command has been received that the battery has reached its
upper limit, but not yet disconnecting. Charging should stop.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long does it take to fully charge the Lithium Battery?
• There are a number of variables surrounding the length of time to fully charge the Lithium Battery. • The Inverter Boost Charge Voltage (setting #9) should be set to 54.0 most of the time. The system can be charged utilizing alternator, shore power and/or solar. • The battery needs to be maintained above 20% SOC, Total Voltage ≥ 50.0V and/or Minimum Cell Voltage ≥3100mV. When any of the parameters are met, a recharge cycle needs to take place. This can be completed by either connection to 120VAC 30A source or starting the engine to allow the engine driven alternator/generator to recharge the battery.
What is my Battery Operation Status?
• The battery contains a battery management system (BMS) that warns you and protects the battery from over-voltage, under-voltage, overcurrent, short circuit, high temperature, low temperature, uneven temperature, uneven voltage, and insulation fault. At the Battery Operation Status, you will find a number between 0-3. 0 = Normal (NO faults and all operating values are within normal range) 1 = Warning – message will clear when the system recovery value is reached 2 = Alarm – requires a battery restart when the system recovery value is reached 3 = Protection – requires a battery restart when the system recovery value is reached • It is important to note that a lithium battery fault may affect multiple components. By first looking at the battery monitor screen (Renogy Samkoon), it will help diagnose the root cause of the fault and allow for the fault to be corrected. Once the battery fault is corrected, all other erroneous faults will be cleared from alternator regulator. The most common faults are under-voltage, over-voltage and undertemperature. It is important to know that the severity number of the fault, which is indicated in the second bubble below the battery is a 1 (warning), 2(alarm), 3(protection). Any condition with the fault level of 1 or warning is self-recoverable, and will correct itself once the level of the waring is reduced.
How do I verify that the Lithium Battery is charging?
• On the Samkoon Screen: o Review the Top Bubble which states Charge or Discharge. o Review the Total Current - Negative Current means the system is discharging and positive current means charging. Alternator: Depending on total voltage and other circumstances, the typical total current can range from 0-100A. Shore Cord: Depending on total voltage and other circumstances, the typical total current can range from 0-40A. Solar Power: Depending on total voltage and other circumstances, the typical total current can range from 0-4A. • On the Inverter Screen, review to ensure that the inverter is showing the solar and/or utility charging:
If my Lithium Battery has a fault, what do I need to do?
Refer to the BMS Warnings & Protections chart in the 51.2V 210Ah Lithium Battery section (above) for the triggering and recovery condition of each warning and protection. • Most common faults are Battery Under-Voltage, Battery Cell Over-Voltage and Charge Low Temperature. o Battery Under-Voltage or Cell Under-Voltage: plug in the shore cord to charge the lithium battery to the recovery condition. o Battery Over -Voltage or Cell Over-Voltage: remove any charging sources and utilize the 12V or 48V system to draw down the battery to the recovery condition. o Charge Low Temperature : Bring the unit inside to allow the unit to warm or warm the unit with the internal heaters by connecting the shore power, it will provide a stable charge current greater than 8A required for the self-heating function to operate normally. • NOTE: Warnings will automatically disappear and Protections will require restarting the Lithium Battery.
How do I verify my shore power is charging on the inverter?
• The Inverter remote switch must be in the ON position and the AC/INV light on the Inverter Screen must be a solid Orange light indicating the shore power is connected. • On the Renogy Inverter Remote Switch, verify that the Red light is off and/or review the Inverter Screen to see if any Inverter Faults are present. The most common faults are 03 (Battery Not Detected) and 04 (Battery Under-voltage).
How do I verify my rooftop solar power is charging?
• There two different solar options for the Lithium System: o There are 4 50W solar panels mounted on the roof, wired in series to create a 74.4VDC 200W solar array that is connected to the 3500W 48V MPPT inverter / charger, to recharge the 51.2VDC 210 aH Lithium Ion battery. o There is a factory installed Rover Boost DC to DC charge controller connected to the factory installed external solar port to recharge the 51.2VDC 210 aH Lithium Ion battery. • The rooftop solar panels are connected to an emergency disconnect switch on the roof and a secondary disconnect switch near the inverter. There are multiple solar connections dependent on production build: • Units prior to MY2024, the solar routes through the inverter to the lithium battery. o On the inverter LCD screen, press the down button to cycle through the screens until they get to the one that shows PV Input Voltage on the left side of the screen and PV Output Current on the right side of the screen. o The PV Input Voltage must be over 60V for solar to charge from the 200W solar array on the roof. The PV Output Amps (A) charge output displays how many Amps the solar is charging. • Units built after MY2024, the solar routes through the Victron Solar Controller to the lithium battery. o Use the Victron Connect APP. The PV Input Voltage must be over 60V for solar to charge from the 200W solar array on the roof. The PV Output Amps (A) charge output displays how many Amps the solar is charging. Solar will produce about 3-5A on sunny day
Why is my Alternator not charging the battery?
• The APS-500 Voltage Regulator is the component that regulates the alternator charging by getting messages from the battery BMS. There is a light on the voltage regulator: o Orange (Flashing) = Synced with the battery BMS o Green = Lost communication with the battery BMS o Red (Flashing) = Error/Advisory mode • Should the APS-500 determine that a condition is outside of normal limits, it will display a red flashing LED pattern, followed by a series of flashes indicating the type of fault occurring. Most errors are hardfaults, indicating a condition which the APS-500 Alternator Regulator is unable to decipher and as such will shut down until corrected, in order to prevent any potential systems or battery damage. • A few errors will attempt to auto-restart to see if the failing condition clears (example, error low battery voltage). When a fault is detected, the APS-500 will flash the “Error” code twice, followed by a series of flashes indicating the fault/error number. Note: the LED will only indicate the most recent fault detected.
What needs to be done to clear Charge Low Temperature Warning and/or Protection?
• With the system shut down for long periods of storage, it is not necessary to keep the unit connected to shore power. However, shore power will need to be connected if the temperature drops below 10°C (50°F) for charging • The heat process may take 15-20 minutes to activate and begin warming the cell temperature enough to re-charge the battery bank. The warming process could take up to one hour or longer. • The inverter/charger will charge at 8A to heat the battery, and once the minimum cell temperature reaches 5° the charging contactor will close, and full charging will begin. NOTE: With the shore power connected, it is common to hear clicking and to see the shore power to connect and disconnect on the inverter. Leave the shore power connected and allow time to complete the warming process. NOTE: Once the warming process is completed, it will take additional time to charge completely.
Does my battery draw power to heat the battery in cold weather?
• The normal operation of the heating function requires a stable charge current greater than 8A. The self-heating function will start operating automatically once the battery temperature drops below 41°F (5°C) and stop operating automatically once the battery temperature rises above 50°F (10°C). • The self-heating function will not be able to operate normally if the unit is not connected to shore power, and the Inverter Maximum A/C Charging Current (setting #28) is not greater than 5A. The solar array is not large enough to preheat the battery.
What do I need to do if my battery goes into Battery Over-Voltage or Cell Over-Voltage Protection Mode?
• To begin the recovery process, disconnect any external 120VAC (up to 30A) power source and turn off the secondary solar switch. Ensure that the inverter/charger power switch is in the “ON” position. o If a Warning occurs, the message will automatically clear itself once the recovery threshold is met. o For a Protection (hard fault), the protection mode will need to be cleared by allowing the cell voltage to reach the recovery and restarting the battery. NOTE: With the new lithium battery firmware 137.3.13, the 48V side will stop operating but the 12V side will continue to work as an attempt to lower the cell voltage.
What do I need to do if my battery goes into Battery Under-Voltage or Cell Under-Voltage Protection Mode?
• To begin the recovery process, connect the RV to an external 120VAC (up to 30A) power source, and ensure that the inverter/charger power switch is in the “ON” position. o For a Protection (hard fault), the protection mode will need to be cleared by allowing the cell voltage to reach the recovery and restarting the battery. • When the unit is depleted below 10% SOC, this can cause the SOC% and voltage levels to be out of calibration, the only way to recalibrate the BMS is to charge the unit to 54.4V which will re-calibrate the SOC to 100%. NOTE: If a battery is allowed to let the minimum cell voltage to be lower than 2000mV, it is unlikely that the lithium battery can be recovered.
Why is the SOC% (State of Charge) not showing on the Firefly Screen?
• When the unit is depleted below 10% SOC, this can cause the SOC% and voltage levels to be out of calibration. • There are times when you will see that this system’s total voltage is either increasing or decreasing but the SOC% may appear to be locked on a certain percentage. The BMS (Battery Management System) can fall out of calibration over time. • When this occurs, change the inverter #9 setting to 54.4 and fully charging the battery with shore power. It will recalibrate the battery BMS. NOTE: After calibration, it is recommended to re-set Inverter setting #9 back to 54.0V.
Troubleshooting Guide
Lithium Battery
Problem/symptom| Possible causes| Solution
Attempt to turn on battery, but reset button doesn’t initiate startup sequence
– nothing happens| The reset switch may be installed backwards| Unplug the
switch and verify the tab lines up with the latch, and the terminals of the
switch line up with the terminals in the connector
Battery or Cell under-voltage protection| * Connect the unit to an external
120VAC power source, and ensure that the inverter/charger power switch is in
the “ON” position.
Attempt to turn on battery, but screen turns off when let go of reset switch
or all information reads (0)| **** Battery internal fuse may have blown|
**** Replace internal fuse – contact Dehco (See Must Read Before Operating
section on page 2)
The battery turns on, but there is no 48V power| Fuse in the battery may be
blown| Replace fuse/BDU – contact Dehco (See Must Read Before Operating
section on page 2)
The contactor in the battery may be
stuck open
| Replace BDU – contact Dehco (See Must Read Before Operating section on page
2)
The battery turns on, but there is no 12V power| Fuse in the battery may
be blown| Replace fuse/BDU – contact Dehco (See Must Read Before Operating
section on page 2)
The contactor in the battery may be stuck open| Replace BDU – contact Dehco
(See Must Read Before Operating section on page 2)
The DCDC converter may be defective| Replace BDU – contact Dehco (See Must
Read Before Operating section on page 2)
The battery doesn’t turn off (12V or 48V)| The contactor in the battery may be
stuck closed| Replace BDU – contact Dehco (See Must Read Before Operating
section on page 2)
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The battery charge doesn’t last as long as expected| The battery may be
too cold (reduces capacity)| Maintain the battery temperature above 23°F
(-5°C) during discharge.
The water heater may be on (high power draw)| Turn off the water heater, if
not needed
The battery cells may be excessively imbalanced| Contact Dehco (See Must Read
Before Operating
section on page 2)
The battery will not charge| Battery voltage may be too high| Inverter setting
37 is 52V – The unit will need to discharge before charging
**** Cell imbalance| If the max cell reads 8,000mV or similar, the cell
is likely compromised and the battery should be replaced| Contact Dehco (See
Must Read Before Operating section on page 2)
If the min cell is under 2,000mV, the cell is likely compromised and the
battery should be replaced| Contact Dehco (See Must Read Before Operating
section on page 2)
** Cell Imbalance is determined when:
1. A single cell (max voltage cell) reaches 3400mV and
2. The voltage difference between the max voltage cell and min voltage cell
is above 60mV.
| 1. Review the Samson screen to verify the system is not any alarm state –
warning or protections.
2. With the lithium system operational and clear of any faults, discharge the
system to below 53.0V and/or 90% SOC.
3. Change inverter settings:
A. Setting #9 Boost Charge Voltage = 54.0V
B. Setting #28 Maximum AC Charging Current = 5A
4. Connect the unit to an external 120VAC (up to 30A) power source.
5. Continue to charge with shore power until the unit’s cell imbalance
has cleared or the Total Current reaches a consistent 0.0A. If the unit is
left in the charging stage for an extended period, it should be observed that
the voltage difference reduces to under 60mV. NOTE: Dependent on the lithium
battery condition, balancing may take 1-2 days.
** Battery/Cell under- voltage Warning on Samson| Unit was allowed to
continue to discharge below the warning/protection thresholds| Connect the
unit to an external 120VAC power source, and ensure that the inverter/charger
power switch is in the “ON” position
If the unit exceeded the warning or protection threshold, allow the unit to charge above 50.4V and/or 3250mV.
* If the unit exceeded the protection threshold, the unit will need to reach the recover set point and re-start the lithium battery system.
**** Battery/Cell over- voltage Warning on Samkoon| Inverter
Setting #9 set higher than 54.0V | Verify and change the inverter
setting to 54.0V
If the unit exceeded the warning or protection threshold, allow the unit to discharge below 56.0V and/or 3400mV.
* If the unit exceeded the protection threshold, the unit will need to reach the recover set point and re-start the lithium battery system.
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Charge Low Temperature Warning on Samkoon| * If the battery is lower
than 32°F (0°C) for more than 10 seconds, the battery protection mode will
engage.| Warm the interior of the vehicle to a minimum of 41°F (5°C)
* The inverter/charger will charge at 8A to heat the battery, and once the minimum cell temperature reaches 5° the charging contactor will close, and full charging will begin.
Inverter/charger
Problem/symptom| Possible causes| Solution
** The inverter won’t turn ON| The battery is OFF| Turn the battery ON
The inverter remote switch is OFF| Turn the inverter remote switch ON
The inverter main switch is OFF| Locate the switch on the inverter and
set to “REM” so it will work with the remote switch
The inverter has a fault of some kind (Low battery, over temp, etc.)| Observe
the inverter screen, note any fault codes, compare to the inverter fault table
The inverter stays on even though the remote switch is turned off| The
inverter main switch is ON| Locate the switch on the inverter and set to
“REM” so it will work with the remote switch.
The charger doesn’t charge the battery| There is no AC power to
the inverter/charger| Verify the power shore cord and the circuit breaker
is ON
Check for loose wiring connection
Check the inverter screen to see if it indicates incoming AC power
Charge rate set too low or 0A| Check inverter setting #28, it should be in the
range of 5-40A, depending on shore power available
The inverter beeps randomly through the day| Output from the rooftop solar
panels is on the threshold of operating the inverter| Eliminate any
shade/shadows from the solar panels
Turn off the beep feature in the inverter settings (this will also silence any other faults)
Screen not displaying| Inverter in sleep mode| Click any button on the screen
to exit screen sleep mode.
| Battery connections| Verify the battery is properly connected and charged to
be able to recognize the solar inverter.
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Battery over- voltage protection| Battery over-voltage| Measure whether
the battery voltage exceeds 60Vand disconnect the photovoltaic array from and
the power- on.
Battery undervoltage protection| Battery under-voltage| Wait until the battery
is charged to return to above the low voltage recovery voltage.
Fan failure| Check that the fan is not turning or is blocked by something
else.| If fan failure, contact Dehco. (See Must Read Before Operating section
on page 2)
Over-temperature Protection| internal temperature of the unit is too
high and causes the unit to stop charging and discharging (131°F/55°C)| Normal
charge and discharge control is restored when the temperature of the equipment
cools.
Overload Protection| Too much load| Reduce the use of electrical
equipment
Restart the solar inverter charger and load recovery output
Inverter short- circuit protection
| Inverter protects and stops when the external battery port is shorted while
the PV or AC is charging stop the output current.| Disconnect or reduce any
loads from the unit.
Shut down the solar inverter charger and turn on again to clear the error.
** PV overvoltage| Check with the meter if the PV input voltage is above
the maximum allowable input voltage of 145 V operating voltage.| Reduce the PV
input voltage below the maximum allowable input voltage of 145 V operating
voltage.
Firefly multiplex control system
Problem/symptom| Possible causes| Solution
** No battery data on Firefly screen / 0% SOC| The battery has a
fault| Observe the battery screen (Samkoon) for any fault information
Correct any faults
The alternator regulator has a fault| The LED on the regulator is red
or flashing red
Count the flashes and compare to the fault table locate in the APS-500
Alternator Regulator section.
Correct any faults
The Firefly system isn’t communicating with the regulator| Check RV-C wiring
connections and verify network termination resistance is ~60Ω
The screen flickers excessively, continuously|
The DCDC converter may be defective – low voltage or noisy DC
| Replace BDU – contact Dehco (See Must Read Before Operating section on page
2)
Alternator charging system
Problem/symptom| Possible causes| Solution
Alternator doesn’t charge the battery| RPM at idle (too low)| RPM should be
approximately 1000 or greater
The battery is turned off| Turn on the battery
| The house disconnect is turned off| Turn on the house disconnect
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**** Blown fuses| Verify the 10A and 3A fuses are not blown and seated
correctly. NOTE: some units may be built with the 3A fuse as part of the fuse
panel.
The alternator regulator has a fault
| The LED on the regulator is red or flashing red Count the flashes and
compare to the fault table located in the APS-500 Alternator Regulator
section.
Correct any faults
The battery has a fault| Observe the battery screen (Samkoon) for any
fault information
Correct any faults
The regulator isn’t communicating with the battery| The LED on the regulator
may be green in color Check RV-C wiring connections and verify network
termination resistance is ~60Ω
No 12V power supply to the regulator| Measure voltage from pin 20 to pin 4,
should be ~12V
No voltage indicates a blown fuse or battery disconnect turned off
No 48V power supply to the regulator| Measure voltage from pin 8 to pin 4,
should be ~48- 54V
No voltage indicates a blown fuse
Field circuit to alternator shorted to ground or open| Measure resistance from
pin 6 to pin 4, should be
~45Ω; lower is a short circuit, higher is an open circuit
The regulator may be defective| Likely caused by R&R regulator while
48V battery power is ON.
Indicated by the LED on the regulator never turning ON.
* Replace the regulator
48V Air Conditioner
Problem/symptom| Possible causes| Solution
The A/C doesn’t work at all| Problem with 48V wiring at the A/C|
Check connections at the A/C, ensure it has blue twist caps or gray Anderson
connector
Perform TSB 22-075, if not done already
No 48V power supply to the A/C| Remove the inside cover and measure
voltage at the A/C, should have battery voltage (~48-54V) Inspect fuse
If fuse is blown measure resistance of power wire to ground to ensure no short
circuit, then replace fuse
| No 12V power supply to the A/C control circuits| Remove the inside
cover and inspect the wiring connections
Measure voltage on the compressor and fan wires to see if getting expected
voltage
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When calling for cooling, the compressor and outside fan turn on, but
the inside fan doesn’t turn on| No 12V power supply to the A/C control
circuits| Remove the inside cover and inspect the wiring connections
Measure voltage on the fan wire to see if getting expected voltage
**** Wiring issue at the A/C connection| Remove the inside cover and
inspect the wiring connections
Verify the wires are connected to the A/C wires correctly
Measure voltage on the fan wire to see if getting expected voltage
Wiring issue inside the A/C| The wiring inside the A/C may be connected
incorrectly, in which case the A/C should be repaired, but alternatively the
wiring connection could be re-pinned to align the circuits accordingly
When calling for cooling, the inside fan turns on, but the outside fan
and compressor don’t run/air doesn’t get cold| Delay currently in
effect| The control system will impose a delay (2-5imn) if the A/C was
recently turned off, to allow residual pressure in the refrigerant system to
dissipate before restarting the compressor
No 12V power supply to the A/C control circuits| Remove the inside cover
and inspect the wiring connections
Measure voltage on the compressor request wire to see if getting expected
voltage
**** Wiring issue at the A/C connection| Remove the inside cover and
inspect the wiring connection’s the wires are connected to the A/C wires
correctly Measure voltage on the compressor wire to see if getting expected
voltage
** Wiring issue inside the A/C| The wiring inside the A/C may be connected
incorrectly, in which case the A/C should be repaired, but alternatively the
wiring connection could be re-pinned to align the circuits accordingly
Rover Boost Charge Controller (Optional Solar Blanket)
Problem/symptom| Possible causes| Solution
Solar Blanket isn’t charging the battery| Too much shade on the solar panels|
Move the vehicle to a better location, or wait for better conditions
Rover Boost Charge Controller| Review the electronic protections
** The system is dead; no LEDs| No battery Power| The battery may be
experiencing an electronic protection, see disconnected, over-discharged,
reverse polarity, over/under temperature in BATT chart above for individual
fixes.
**** PV will not display or charge| **** PV Reverse Polarity| The panels
are connected to the controller but not charging or not detected.
1. Use a multi-meter to verify a PV voltage as well as the voltage being
within 15 – 40VDC
2. Use a multi-meter to verify the correct positive and negative polarity
matches the polarity seen on the OUTPUT port.
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PV Over-Voltage
| The panel’s voltage is higher than the controller’s maximum input.
1. Use a multi-meter to verify a PV voltage as well as the voltage being
within 15 – 40 VDC.
2. Check your solar panel input against your battery system voltage. Use a
multi-meter to check that the incoming voltage is within 15 ~ 40VDC for 48V
systems. If this is a 36V system, the PV voltage should not exceed 15 ~ 25VDC.
Charging current is lower than expected; PV current may also be low|
Float mode| The controller is normally operating in a Float mode, where
the current is reduced to control and maintain the battery.
Shaded Panels| Inspect the solar panels for any dust or debris on the
surface. Clear anything creating shade to resume normal operation
Low Insolation| Atmospheric conditions such as low clouds, haze, sun
setting will reduce the panel output as the insolation conditions also drop
attributing the lower power output. Clearer conditions will increase
performance.
High Temperature| While not outside of operating conditions, higher
temperature reduce the efficiency of the solar panels with excess heat, where
the maximum power voltage is not much higher than the battery voltage, leaving
little to Boost.
Improper Wiring| The panels are experiencing higher voltage drop due to
undersized wiring, poor connections, or perhaps higher environmental
conditions. Double check and secure all connections and verify correct gauges.
Rover Boost was Charging but then stopped| High ambient temperature|
High temperature or residual temperature may prevent the controller from
resuming charge. Ventilate the charge controller location or reduce PV power
to lower heat.
Rover Boost not charging properly| Incorrect Battery Type| If you have a
48V Battery, make sure to press the SET button to toggle the controller to a
48V battery system.
Solar (Rooftop Panels)
Problem/symptom| Possible causes| Solution
Solar isn’t charging the battery| One of the disconnect switches is turned
off| Turn on both disconnect switches
| Too much shade on the solar panels| Move the vehicle to a better location,
or wait for better conditions
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System History: Lithium System Component Configurations
System Component | Versions: | Updates included: |
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Lithium Battery | Version 1: Firmware = 137.3.1 | |
Version 2: Firmware = 137.3.13 (Changed 7/2023) | Version 2: Firmware updates |
include raising the low-voltage cutoff. Decreases the opportunity to over-
discharge the battery beyond recovery.
G4 Tap| Version 1: Battery built with a RV-C Terminator Resistor requiring a
Common G4 Tap at the Spyder communication wires outside the battery. (Units
M1SY8051 to M1SY8092)
Version 2: Battery changed to a Terminator Tap causing Over-Termination
Communication Errors.| Version 1:
If the lithium battery is updated to a newer battery, a jumper harness
and G4 Terminator Tap will be required.
Version 2:
TSB 22-076 was provided to replace Common G4 Tap with a Terminator.
Alternator Regulator| Version 1: Firmware = 2.4.7
Version 2: Firmware = 2.4.7
Version 3: Firmware = 2.5.0| Version 1:
All warnings/protections shut down the regulator and causes 0% SOC &
Faults on Firefly Monitor.
Regulator Harness – Brown Wire to 3A inline fuse at the lithium battery and Orange Wire was not used.
Re-setting the regulator had to be done by utilizing the battery Self-Reset Button.
Version 2:
All warnings/protections shut down the regulator and causes 0% SOC &
Faults on Firefly Monitor.
Regulator Harness – Brown Wire to 3A inside the 12V Fuse Panel and Orange Wire connected to APS Fault Light wire when Regulator is not visible (SY Fault Light is mountied in rear access near inverter)
Re-setting the regulator had to be done by utilizing the House Disconnect Switch.
Started with MY23 units. Version 3:
Only protection errors shut down the regulator and causes 0% SOC & Faults
Regulator Harness – Brown Wire to 3A inside the 12V Fuse Panel and Orange Wire connected to APS Fault Light wire when Regulator is not visible (SY Fault Light is mounted in rear access near inverter).
Fault Codes appear on the Renogy Tab of the Firefly Touchscreen.
Alternator| 48V| Belt Changes by Chassis Model Year
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Inverter| Version 1: Inverter w/Remote Switch
Version 2: Inverter w/Remote Switch| Version 1:
Transfer switch required for GFCI functionality
Recommended Inverter Settings: 08 – Battery Type = L16
09 – Boost Charge Voltage = 54.8V 26 – Alarm = DIS
35 – Low Voltage Disconnect Recover = 50.8V
Version 2:
Transfer switch required for GFCI functionality
Added 2030664 Bluetooth Module with MY23.
Recommended Inverter Settings: 08 – Battery Type = L16
09 – Boost Charge Voltage = 54.0V 26 – Alarm = DIS
35 – Low Voltage Disconnect Recover = 50.8V
Version 3:
Transfer switch required for GFCI functionality
Recommended Inverter Settings: 08 – Battery Type = L16
09 – Boost Charge Voltage = 54.0V
12 – Low Voltage Load Disconnect = 50.0V
13 – Battery Over Discharged Delay Alarm = 30s 14 – Battery Over Under-
Voltage Alarm = 50.4V 15 – Battery Discharge Limit Voltage = 49.6V
26 – Alarm = DIS
35 – Low Voltage Disconnect Recover = 51.6V
39 – Max AC Input Current = 30A
Victron Solar Charger| Version 1: Solar Power through inverter Version 2:
Solar Power through solar charger| Version 1:
Rooftop solar routed from solar panels to disconnect switches to inverter
to lithium battery. Version 2:
Rooftop solar routed from solar panels to disconnect switches to solar
charger to lithium battery.
High Idle Start Stop (HISS| Version 1: No High Idle Start Stop (HISS) Version
2: High Idle Start Stop installed on Ford Transit and Dodge Premaster units.
Prep package is provided| Version 1: No High Idle (only after-market) Version
2:
Starting with MY24 units, High Idle Start Stop is standard on the Dodge
Promaster and Ford Transit units. Auto Engine Start is available through the
Firefly Touchscreen.
* High Idle Start Stop Prep is available on the Mercedes Sprinter.
Rover Boost Solar Charger| Version 1: Battery Type set to Purple (48V
Lithium-iron Phosphate (LFP) – 15 Strings| Version 1: Bluetooth module
provided
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