KICKASS KA12120-LIONRDU 12V 120AH LiFePO4 Lithium Battery User Manual

LITHIUM BATTERY
USER MANUAL

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VER 0.15

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the KickAss 120Ah Lithium Battery. The battery allows you to power all your 12V camping equipment with the following features:

• 120Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Battery
• 100A internal Battery Management System (BMS)
• BMS supervised lithium battery protection and alarms
• Bluetooth compatibility with the KA app (Android and iOS)
• LCD screen unit connection to BMS
• Approximately 2000 cycles at 1C discharge, and up to 4000 cycles at lower discharge rates.
• Low self-discharge and long shelf life
  Note: The total current draw from the battery must not exceed 100 Amps. Exceeding 100A will trigger the BMS over the current protection feature.

BMS Protection Features

• Battery over and under voltage protection
• Battery over and under temperature protection
• Battery overcharge and discharge protection
• Battery short circuit protection

Applications

• Solar System
• Telecommunications
• 4WD Dual Battery Systems
• Caravan, Motorhome Systems
• Emergency Power System

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• The total current draw from the battery must not exceed 100 Amps. Should the current draw exceeds 100 Amps, the internal BMS will shut down
• Ensure that the charger used is compatible with lithium batteries
• Do NOT allow any metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.
• Do NOT try to jumpstart a vehicle with this battery
• Do NOT use the battery for cranking/starting applications
• Do NOT connect the battery in series to increase the overall voltage
• Do NOT connect the battery in parallel to increase the overall amperage
• Do NOT allow the battery to sit in a discharged state ≤10.0 V
• The battery must be installed away from major heat sources, and high voltage, and avoid exposed sunlight for long periods of time

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

120AH LiFePO4 Battery Specifications

Nominal Voltage| 12.8V
Nominal Capacity| 120Ah
Cycle Life (DOD – 80% under controlled conditions)| ≥ 2000 Cycles
Bluetooth battery monitoring app| Yes
Optional hardwired remote screen monitoring| Yes
Charging Specification (Only use chargers with lithium profiles as specified)

Battery Charge Temperature| 0 ~ 45°C
Normal Charge Voltage CV/CC¹| 14.4 ~ 14.6V
Standby (Float) Voltage| 13.5 ~ 13.8V
Maximum Charge Current| 50A
Recommended Charge Current| 25 – 40A
Standard Discharge Specification

Battery Discharge Temperature| -20 ~ 60°C
Battery Operating Voltage Range| 10 ~ 14.6V
Maximum Continuous Discharge| 100A
Pulse Discharge Current| 280A for 320mS
Discharge Cut-Off Voltage| ≤10V
Dimensions

Length| 329mm
Width| 217mm
Height| 171mm
Weight| ~14.3Kgs
Storage Information

Temperature & Humidity Range| ≤ 30 days -20°C ̴ 60°C, 5 ̴ 75% RH
≥ 90 days -10°C ̴ 45°C, 5 ̴ 75% RH
Self-discharge Rate| ≤ 3% Per Month @ 25°C

1. CV/CC – Constant Voltage, Constant Current

Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice

BMS CUT-OFF FEATURES

The KickAss Lithium Batteries are built with a Battery Management System (BMS) inside to protect the battery from overcharging, over-discharging, short- circuiting and extreme temperature.

Overcharge Protection

Overcharge Protection Per Cell| 3.75 ± 0.1V
Overcharge Release Per Cell| 3.60 ± 0.1V
Overcharge Release Method| Connect the load and discharge below the release voltage
Overdischarge Protection

Overdischarge Protection Per Cell| 2.50 ± 0.1V
Overdischarge Release Per Cell| 3.00 ± 0.1V
Overdischarge Release Method| Apply Lithium Compatible Charger/Voltage ≥12.00V
Over Current Protection

Discharge Over Current| 110A for 8000~12000mS | 280A for 320mS
Protection Reset Time| Approx 32 Sec Auto Release
Over Current Release Method| Disconnect load and wait for reset

Battery Discharge High Temperature| 65 ± 5°C | Release 55 ± 5°C
Battery Charge High Temperature| 60 ± 5°C | Release 50 ± 5°C
Battery Discharge Low Temperature| -20 ± 5°C | Release -10 ± 5°C
Battery Charge Low Temperature| 0 ± 5°C | Release 5 ± 5°C

Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CONNECTING THE BATTERY

Install the battery cables onto the terminal posts of the battery. Ensure the red cable is connected to the positive (+) terminal and the black cable is connected to the negative (-) terminal.
If connecting the Remote Display Unit to your KickAss Lithium Battery, connect the black data dongle on the RDU to the black data connector on the battery.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

A key function of the BMS is to protect your battery by internally disconnecting the load when the battery’s voltage drops below specific parameters, this will then result in the battery entering into a “sleep” mode. (Load includes any accessories and/or device/s drawing charge from the battery, Eg: fridges, pumps, food sealers, inverters, etc). The  harger used to charge the battery must be lithium compatible and be designed to recover lithium batteries from a sleep mode. The KickAss Lithium Battery may be
charged in a number of ways:

• Connecting to an alternator via a lithium-compatible DCDC charger.
• Connecting to a solar panel via a lithium-compatible regulator/controller
• Connecting to an AC power source via a 240V lithium compatible 12V charger

Note: When charging the lithium battery, ensure the charger is located close to the battery to avoid voltage drop. Failing to do this may result in the charger entering float mode prior to the battery reaching 100% SOC.

STORING THE BATTERY

A lithium battery can be stored at any state of charge due to a very low rate of discharge. It is recommended that if stored for long periods, the battery be charged to 100% before disconnecting the battery from all loads and chargers.
NOTE: The battery will not go into storage mode if:

• There are loads connected to it
• It is being charged
• The RDU’s screen is turned on
•  It is communicating to App.

USING THE BATTERY FOR THE FIRST TIME OR AFTER A PERIOD OF STORAGE
When using the lithium battery for the first time or after more than a month in storage, KickAss recommends fully discharging the battery until the BMS system cuts out. Once discharged, using a lithium-compatible charger, fully charge the battery until 100% SOC is achieved. This will recalibrate the SOC in your BMS.
Failure to do these steps will not affect the performance or lifespan of your battery however the SOC reading from the Display screen or App may not display the actual SOC of the battery due to it being out of synchronization.

STEP 1:
Connect the load and discharge until the Undervoltage alarm is activated
Note: Continue to discharge when the low battery alarm comes on at 10% SOC.Doing this will NOT damage your  attery
STEP 2:
Connect the battery to charger and charge to 100%

KICKASS LITHIUM APP

The KickAss Lithium Battery has been designed with the latest Bluetooth technology to remotely monitor your battery from your smartphone. The app features the following:

• State of Charge (SOC)
• Instantaneous current flow, positive when charging, negative when discharging
• Battery pack and cell voltage.
• Battery temperature
• Remaining time to full/empty at the current rate of charge/discharge
• The total capacity of the battery
• A number of full cycles the battery has completed. A full cycle is defined by 100% discharge and re-charge of a battery. Depleting a battery to 50% and recharging it twice will result in 1 cycle.
• Low battery alarm
• Battery capacity health indicator
• Battery protection alarms
  

Connecting to the App
To get started please download the KA Outback Proof Gear app from the Google Play store or the Apple iTunes Store.
If the app is already downloaded on your device for use with your KickAss Bluetooth fridge, you must ensure that any updates to the app are installed prior to connecting. Once the APP is installed, locate your battery’s serial number on the side of your battery. On the KA Outback Proof Gear app, find the device ID that corresponds to the first  10 digits and the last 4 digits of the battery’s serial number and click connect the device.

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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.com.kickass&hl=en| https://apps.apple.com/au/app/ka-fridge/id1387751159

Rename Device ID
To rename your Bluetooth device, connect to the device and then navigate to the fourth tab on the bottom toolbar. Click the pencil icon next to the connected device, edit the name and then click Save.
Note: Editing your device’s name, will only edit it on your device. It will not change the name of the battery for other people who try to connect to it.

KICKASS LITHIUM BMS ALARM MODES

The KickAss Lithium Battery is fitted with battery protection features that protect the cells from damage. When these protection features are activated, the following will be displayed on the App and RDU display:

Over Voltage Protection: The voltage of your battery has exceeded the normal range. Remove the charger from the battery| Charging Over Voltage Error
View Error|
Under Voltage Protection: The voltage of your battery s below the normal range. Connect the charger to the battery| Under Voltage Error
View Error|
Charging High-Temperature Protection: The emperature of your battery has exceeded the normal range. Disconnect all loads/chargers and place your attery in a cooler location| Charging High-Temperature Error
View Error|
Charging Low-Temperature Protection: The emperature of your battery is below the normal range.  disconnect all loads/chargers and place your  battery in a warmer location| Charging Low-Temperature Error
View Error|
Discharging High-Temperature Protection: The emperature of your battery has exceeded the normal range. Disconnect all loads/chargers and place your attery in a cooler location| Discharging High-Temperature Error
View Error|
Discharging Low-Temperature Protection: The emperature of your battery is below the normal range.  disconnect all loads/chargers and place your  attery in a warmer location| Discharging Low-Temperature Error
View Error|
Charging Over Current Protection: The charging current of your battery has exceeded the normal range.  disconnect all chargers from the battery| Charging Overcurrent Error
View Error|
Discharging Over Current Protection: The discharging current of your battery has exceeded the normal range. Disconnect all load from the battery| Discharging Overcurrent Error
View Error|
Short Circuit Protection: The battery is shortcircuited. Check all wiring and connections for short circuits| Short Circuit Protection Err
View Error|

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