EXOTRONIC LiFePO4 Compact Smart Bluetooth Lithium Battery Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Exotronic
Table of Contents
EXOTRONIC LiFePO4 Compact Smart Bluetooth Lithium Battery
Specifications
- Battery Capacity: 160Ah or 200Ah
- Battery Nominal Voltage: 12.8V
- Continuous Current: 150A
- Peak Current (1s): 200A
- Trip Current (10s): 300A
- Maximum Inverter Size: 2000W
- Maximum Number of Parallel Batteries: 4 of the same model
- Maximum Number of Series Batteries: 4 of the same model
- Low Voltage Trip: 10V
- High Voltage Trip: 14.6V
- Balance Current (Pulsed): 3A
- Length: 325mm
- Width: 363mm
- Height: 170mm
- Weight: 15.7kg or 20.8kg
- Mounting Orientation: Upright or Long Side Down
- Nominal Continuous Charge Current: 50A to 100A
- Absorption Voltage: 14.6V
- Float Voltage: 13.5V
- Cycle Life (0.3C): >3000 100% cycles at 25C to 70% Capacity within 5 years
- Case Material: ABS
- Terminal: M8 Bolt – 10mm depth
- Terminal Torque Capacity: 14Nm Max (12Nm Recommended)
- Measurement Operating Temperature: 25C, 40% SoC (approx. 13V)
- Charging Operating Temperature: 10mm Clearance on all sides
- Discharging Operating Temperature: Wiring Notes
Product Usage Instructions
Smart Bluetooth Features
Use the dedicated app to check the real-time status of the battery data conveniently.
On / Off Button Functionality
Avoid the need for an isolation switch by simply turning off the battery using the On/Off button. To turn off the battery, press the button in the downward position.
Pre-trip Alarm
The battery will provide an audible/visual alarm for 60 seconds at approximately 10% state of charge to alert you before a potential trip or power loss.
Water / Dustproof Feature (IP66)
The battery offers protection against high-pressure water and complete dust protection thanks to the machine sealing of the battery. Ensure the battery is securely sealed to maintain its IP66 rating.
Notes & Limitations – Warning
To maximize the longevity and safety of your lithium batteries, ensure you follow the specified parameters provided in the manual. Make sure terminals are torqued correctly, and bolts are not bottomed out to prevent any issues that could shorten the lifespan of the battery and void your warranty.
LiFePO4 Compact Smart Batteries
Notes & Limitations
- The State of Charge monitor cannot read current below ~1A and can drift out of several weeks of no use. Complete a full charge cycle to re-calibrate
- After a trip, connect to a suitable power supply or charger to restart the BMS.
- After long periods of no use, or if continuously fast charging, the cells may get out of balance. The active balancer will correct this issue, to allow the balancer time to work, trickle/slow charge the battery to 14.2-14.4V and allow to hold that voltage until balanced.
- Charge at least once every 3 months
- If the battery trips on low voltage, and is left unattended for several weeks, the cells will continue to drop voltage and the battery may become unrecoverable – the battery must be charged within 72 hours after a low voltage trip.
- To extend the service life, it is recommended to use the battery between 10 and 90%State of Charge.
- Over-current trips will automatically reset after 30s.
Warning
To maximise the longevity and safety of your new lithium batteries, please ensure you follow and stay within the specified parameters. Ensure terminals are torqued and bolts are not bottomed out. Failure to do so could result in shortened lifespan and void your warranty.
Risk of Fire / Explosion
- Do not short-circuit the battery or allow excess dust/moisture between terminals
- Always check polarity before powering equipment on
- Do not expose to direct sunlight or seawater
- Do not install near heat sources
- Always fuse the output positive of the battery with a fuse no greater than 1.5C
- Before connection/disconnection, turn off the battery via the On/Off button Button position – down
Specifications
| Battery Capacity | 160Ah | 200Ah |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Nominal Voltage | 12.8V | |
| Continuous Current | 150A | 200A |
| Peak Current (1s) | 300A | 300A |
| Trip Current (10s) | 220A | 220A |
| Maximum Inverter Size | 2000W | 2000W |
Maximum Number of Parallel Batteries
Must be wired as per Figure 1
| 4 of the same model
Maximum Number of Series Batteries
Must be wired as per Figure 2
| 4 of the same model
Low Voltage Trip| 10V
High Voltage Trip| 14.6V
Balance Current (Pulsed)| 3A
Length Width Height| 325mm 170mm 217mm| 363mm 190mm 243mm
Weight| 15.7kg| 20.8kg
Mounting Orientation| Upright or Long Side Down
Nominal Continuous Charge Current| 50A| 60A
Maximum Continuous Charge Current| 80A| 100A
Absorption Voltage| 14.0 – 14.2V
Float Voltage| 13.5V
Cycle Life (0.3C)| >3000 100% cycles at 25C
to 70% Capacity within 5 years
Case Material| ABS
Terminal| M8 Bolt – 10mm depth
Terminal Torque| 14Nm Max (12Nm Recommended)
Capacity Measurement| 14.6V to 10V at 0.3C at 25C
Operating Temperature Charging Operating Temperature Discharging Operating
Temperature Storage| 5C – 45C
-20C – 55C
-20C – 60C
Ideal Storage Conditions| 25C, 40% SoC (approx. 13V)
Battery Ventilation Required| 10mm Clearance on all sides
Caution
- To be installed by a competent person
- Not for cranking/starting
- Do not dispose of in the fire
- Do not open the case
- Do not drop, impact or pierce
Wiring Notes
Parallel Wiring
It is essential that all loads and chargers from the batteries evenly distribute current through the batteries, otherwise, the batteries will not wear evenly, and excessive differences may cause a battery to fail under heavy loads, such as a large inverter loading one battery most. If using an inverter or charger greater than a single battery is rated for, it is recommended that a third battery is installed, reducing the risk of a cascading failure mode.
Series Wiring
NEVER wire ANY loads from the 12V, 24V or 36V terminals, if other voltages are
required, you must use a converter, i.e. a 48/36, 48/24 or 48/12 converter
across the string of batteries.
Battery balancers serve two purposes:
- Keep batteries balanced: Each two sets of batteries will be monitored and if a voltage difference appears, the balancer will move the charge from one battery to the other
- Alarm if out of balance: If the voltage difference is too great, battery balancers will make an audible alarm to allow you to intervene before damage to the batteries occurs.
FAQ
Q: How should I wire the batteries for parallel or series connection?
A: For parallel connection, wire up to four batteries of the same model following Figure 1 in the manual. For series connection, wire up to four batteries of the same model following Figure 2.
Q: What is the ideal storage condition for the battery?
A: The ideal storage conditions for the battery include maintaining a temperature range within the specified operating temperatures and ensuring proper ventilation around the battery with a 10mm clearance on all sides.