FALCON FN-LB100-BT 100Ah Built In Bluetooth Lithium Battery User Guide

FALCON FN-LB100-BT 100Ah Built In Bluetooth Lithium Battery

Product Information

Specifications

• Model Description: Falcon 100Ah Lithium Battery with built-in Bluetooth
• Rated Voltage: [Insert Rated Voltage]
• Rated Capacity: [Insert Rated Capacity]
• Dimensions: [Insert Dimensions]
• Weight: [Insert Weight]
• Parallel Connections: [Insert Parallel Connections]
• Series Connections: [Insert Series Connections]
• Charge Voltage: [Insert Charge Voltage]
• Standard Charge Current: [Insert Standard Charge Current]
• Max. Charge Current: [Insert Max. Charge Current]
• Charge Mode: [Insert Charge Mode]
• Standard Discharge Current: [Insert Standard Discharge Current]
• Quick Discharge Current: [Insert Quick Discharge Current]
• Max. Continuous Discharge Current: [Insert Max. Continuous Discharge Current]
• Max. Discharge Current: [Insert Max. Discharge Current]
• Discharge Cut Off Voltage: [Insert Discharge Cut Off Voltage]

Product Usage Instructions

Connecting to the Bluetooth Battery Monitoring

1. Scan the QR code and install the Falcon Technology APP to your smart device:
   • Android APP
   • IOS APP
2. Make sure BLUETOOTH is turned ‘ON’ on your smart device, through the settings
3. Open the Falcon Technology APP on your smart device
4. Turn on the Bluetooth button on the APP
5. Type in the number located on the top of your battery into the look bar and click the ‘lookup’ button
6. Your battery will now appear in the linkable devices section, click the ‘+’ button on the left to pair to the battery
7. Your battery will now appear in your matched devices section
8. To view your battery’s information, press on the following button on the bottom bar:
   • Battery Power Remaining Percentage (%)
   • Estimated Remaining Charge/Discharge Time (minutes)
   • Battery Status (Standby/Charge/Discharge)
   • Battery Cycles
   • Remaining Capacity (Ah)

Operational Instructions

Charging:
Before charging, please ensure you follow these guidelines:

• Charge current: The charge current should not exceed the maximum charge current specified in this user manual (60A). Charging with a higher current may damage the battery or even lead to safety problems such as fire or explosion.
• Charge voltage: The charge voltage should not exceed that specified in this user manual (14.6V). Never charge the battery in series and ensure that each single battery has a separated charging circuit with a maximum charging voltage of 14.6V. Overcharging the battery may cause potential risks.
• Charge Temperature: The battery must be charged within the ambient temperature range specified in this user manual.
• Reverse Charging: Before charging, ensure that the polarities of the battery are connected properly. Reverse charging cannot charge the battery but will deteriorate the battery’s charging/discharging and safety characteristics, or even lead to a fire or explosion.
• Charge Method: Please use the CC/CV (constant current and constant voltage) method to charge the battery. If using a trickle charging method, please consult FALCON first.

FAQ

• Q: Where can I find further information about Falcon’s product range?
  A: You can visit our website at www.falcontechnology.co.uk  for further information about our product range.

• Q: How can I get product support?
  A: For product support, please email us at cs1@falcontechnical.co.uk or contact our hotline at +44 1928 759239.

Thank you for purchasing the Falcon 100Ah Lithium Battery with built-in Bluetooth. For better performance and safety, please read the instructions carefully before using. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Incorrect use of the battery may result in shortening the battery cycle life or performance, or damaging the battery such as an excessive rise in temperature, fire and / or explosion, hereafter resulting in serious personal injury. The user is fully responsible to the result of misusing the battery.

Basic Information:

• Model FN-LB100-BT
• Description LiFePo4 Battery
• Rated Voltage 12.8V
• Rated Capacity 100Ah / 1280Wh @ 0.2C Discharge at 25°C
• Dimensions 330 (L) x172 (W) x 215 (H) mm
• Weight 12.8kg
• Parallel Connections 4 pcs. max.
• Series Connections Not allowed
• Charge Voltage ≤14.6V
• Standard Charge Current 20A (0°C ≤ T ≤ 45°C)
• Max. Charge Current ≤60A (20°C ≤ T ≤ 45°C)
• Charge Mode CC/CV
• Standard Discharge Current 20A (-20°C ≤ T ≤ 60°C)
• Quick Discharge Current 50A (10°C ≤ T ≤ 60°C)
• Max. Continuous Discharge Current 100A (20°C ≤ T ≤ 45°C)
• Max. Discharge Current 150A (20°C ≤ T ≤ 45°C)
• Discharge Cut Off Voltage 10V

For further information about our product range please Visit www.falcontechnology.co.uk
For product support please email
cs1@falcontechnical.co.uk
www.falcontechnology.co.uk
Hotline +44 1928 759239

CONNECTING TO THE BLUETOOTH BATTERY MONITORING

Scan the QR code and install the Falcon Technology APP to your smart device :

• Make sure BLUETOOTH is turned ‘ON’ on your smart device, through the settings
• Open the Falcon Technology APP on your smart device
• Turn on the Bluetooth button on the APP
• Type in the number located on the top of your battery into the look bar and the ‘lookup’ button.
• Your battery will now appear in the linkable devices section click the ‘+’ button on the left to pair to the battery
• Your battery will now appear in your matched devices section
• To view your batteries information press on the following button on the bottom bar.

OVERVIEW

Operational Instructions

Charging:

• Charge current: The charge current should not be more than the maximum charge current specified in this user manual (60A). Charging with a higher current may damage the battery or even lead to safety problems, such as a fire or explosion.
• Charge voltage: The charge voltage should not more be than that specified in this user manual (14.6V). Never charge the battery in series and be sure that each single battery has a separated charging circuit with a maximum charging voltage of 14.6V or the battery may become overcharged, and cause potential risks.
• Charge Temperature: The battery must carry out the charge in the ambient temperature scope which specified in this user manual.
• Reverse Charging: Please make sure the polarities of the battery are connected properly before charging. Reverse charging cannot charge the battery but will deteriorate the battery’s charging/discharging and safety characteristics, or even lead to a fire or explosion.
• Charge Method: CC/CV (please use constant current and constant voltage to charge the battery). If using a trickle charging method, please consult FALCON first.
• Charger: Please use an approved or specified charger to charge the battery. Using a charger which does not match the charging voltage or charge current may damage the battery’s BMS, leading to potential risks.

Discharging:

• Discharge current: The discharge current should not be more than the maximum charge current specified in this user manual (150A). Discharging with a higher current may damage the battery or even lead to safety problems, such as a fire or explosion.
• Discharge temperature: Use the battery within the temperature range specified in this user manual. Stop using when temperature is over 70°C.
• Over-discharging: Over-discharging will deteriorate the battery’s performance and characteristics. Do not over-discharge a battery below 10V/battery. Over-discharging a battery for a long time, may affect the battery’s performance, causing a 0V voltage or potential risk.

Multiple Batteries:

• Serial connections: Prohibited
• Parallel connections: up to 4 batteries
• Do NOT mix batteries with other branded batteries
• Add in-line fuse holder between parallel batteries adding the fuse only once all connections are securely made.
• Connector cable gauge: silicon wire AWG #6 x 1pc or silicon wire AWG #8 x 2 pcs

When using a bus bar for connections, assure that it can withstand the charge & discharge current.

Storage

Storage Instruction for non-installed batteries: The batteries should be stored in partial charged state (SOC: 40%~60%) in a dry room with good ventilation, low humidity, and no corrosive gas. Batteries should be stored independently without heavy objects on them.
Storage temperature is as below:

• First month: -10 ~ +40°C
• First 3 months: 0 ~ +35°C
• After 3 months: 0 ~ +20°C

For storage longer than 3 months, you must charge & discharge the batteries every 3~6 months to ensure the battery’s performance. Follow the below steps on how to do this:

1. Charge the battery at 20A or a small charge current to full at CC/CV mode
2. Rest for about 10 ~15 mins
3. Discharge the battery at 20A to 10V
4. Rest for 10 ~ 15 mins
5. Charge the battery at 20A to around 13.5V (or 40%~50% SOC), stop charging.
6. Then store the battery again.

Never store the battery at a fully discharged state or install it on a load at a fully discharged state, the battery might be over-discharged by a very small self-discharge current, which will damage the battery cell structure and affect the battery performance, cause low voltage or 0V battery , or even potential risk if serious.
Never store the battery at a fully charged state, as at this state the self- discharge of the battery cell is higher than partial charged state. The battery capacity may suffer degrading, and it cannot fully recover by recharging.

Storage Instruction for installed batteries:

• Storage temperature is as below:
  • First month: -10 ~ +40°C
  • First 3 months: 0 ~ +35°C
  • After 3 months: 0 ~ +20°C

If an installed battery is not going to be used for some time, disconnect the battery from the vehicle if possible. If not possible, please check the battery voltage every 2~3 weeks to see if the battery voltage drops. If the battery voltage drops near to 20% SOC, recharge the battery up to 80% SOC and further store to avoid the battery being over-discharged, as the loads on the vehicle might have current draw from the battery, also the battery itself has self current consumption too. If stored too long without any charge, the battery might become over-discharged, causing low voltages such as 0 V or a dead battery. If the battery is over discharged too long a time, please stop using the battery.

Precautions

• Do NOT expose the battery to temperatures over 60°C
• Do NOT short-circuit the battery
• Do NOT attach a charger to the wrong terminals
• Do NOT touch the terminals of the battery with metal objects such as jewellery, keys, coins, hairpins, pencils etc.
• Do NOT excessively shock or vibrate the battery.
• Do NOT disassemble or deform the battery.
• Do NOT immerse in water.
• Do NOT use the battery with different makes, types, or models of batteries.
• Do NOT allow sand, dust, water, or substances to get in contact with the battery’s terminal.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• If a battery is damaged, leaking or smoking, stop using it.
• If a battery is stored too long time without use and is fully over-discharged to a very low voltage, stop using it.
• During charging & discharging, if the battery is gets too hot or starts smoking or leaking, stop charging it.
• If a battery is at a lower voltage level after a long time in storage and cannot be charged up, stop using it any more, as this battery might have been over-discharged totally.
• The load may generate voltage and current, which will be reversely applied to the battery pack. The voltage and current cannot withstand the reverse voltage & current value of the BMS itself. Excessive load voltage or current may damage the BMS of the battery pack and may cause potential risk.

Chemical Reaction

Since batteries utilize a chemical reaction, the battery performance will deteriorate over time even if stored for a long period without being used. In addition, if the various usage conditions such as charge, discharge, ambient temperature, etc. are not maintained within the specified ranges the life expectancy of the battery may be shortened or the devices powered by the battery may become damaged by electrolyte leakage. If the batteries cannot maintain a charge for long periods of time, even when they are charged correctly, this may indicate it is time to change the battery.

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