aerl LiFe2 48V Battery User Guide

September 16, 2024
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aerl LiFe2 48V Battery User Guide
aerl LiFe2 48V Battery

Safety

When installing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining the product, it is imperative to strictly adhere to the safety requirements outlined in the manual. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in damage to the product, property, or injury, or even death of the operator or others. When securing the product with screws or other components, use the appropriate tools and apply the torque specified in the manual to prevent damage. Familiarize yourself with the tools before use to avoid injuries caused by improper handling. Thoroughly read the manual before installation to ensure the product is installed and used safely and correctly.

Important Information

  • Installers and users are required to familiarize themselves with this manual.
  • Power cables and plugs can carry high current from the battery; exercise caution when wiring.
  • Ensure a fire extinguisher is readily available before installation and use.
  • Installation and commissioning must be performed by qualified personnel.
  • The battery system must be installed in an appropriate area.
  • Due to the weight of the battery module, it is recommended that installation be carried out by at least two people.
  • Use appropriate tools as necessary for installation.

Box Contents

aerl LiFe2 48V Battery
Box Content
Box Content

# Part Qty
1 Termination Plug 1
2 COMM’s Cable 1
3 M6 × 16 Bolt 4

AERL LiFe2 Cabinets

Specification LiFe2 Cabinet 6                          LiFe2 Cabinet 10

Dimensions (W x D x H)| 620 x 600×1270 mm| 620 x 600×1890 mm
Max. Qty of Modules| 6 (30kWh)| 10 (50kWh)
Max. Continuous Current| 625A| 1250A
IP Rating| IP20
Weight| 90 kg| 120 kg

Cabinet 10
Cabinet 10
Cabinet 6
Cabinet 6

Tools
Utility Knife

Insulated Gloves

Goggles

Drill

Interface & Status LEDs

There are LEDs on the front panel of AERL LiFe2 that indicate the battery state (Status, Error, and SOC).
Interface & Status LEDs

Letter Label Function
A COMMS Inverter Comms
B OUT Battery Comms Out
C IN Battery Comms In
D N/A Battery Comms In
E N/A Battery Status
F N/A SOC Indicator
G ON/OFF On/Off Switch
H MCB Circuit Breaker
I + DC+ Port
J DC+ Port
LED Status Description An error has occurred.
--- ---
Error ****
**** There are no active errors.
Status **** The battery is active and can be charged and discharged.
**** The battery is not active.
SOC ****    75−100% SOC
**** 50−75% SOC
****   25−50% SOC
****    0−25% SOC

If SOC < 10%, the first LED will flash quickly (1s ON, then 1s OFF) 1 Hz
If SOC < 5%, the first LED will flash (0.5s ON, then 0.5s OFF) 0.5 Hz
If charging, the last LED will flash slowly (2s ON, then 2s OFF) 0.25 Hz

Minimum Clearance Requirements

![Minimum

Clearance Requirements](https://manuals.plus/wp- content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot_22-94-550x196.png)

Connecting the Power Cables & deploying the Supporting Feet

Use the feet to support the cabinet, ensuring that the wheels are higher than feet before inserting batteries.
![Power Cables &

deploying](https://manuals.plus/wp- content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot_23-89-550x389.png)

Right Side

Power Lug Torque: 15 N·m

Inserting and Fastening the Modules

Fastening Modules
Insert the Modules into the Cabinet

Module Bolt Torque:
3 N·m

Connecting the Comms & the Protective Earth

Protective Earth

Connect the PE to each battery module.

Connecting Parrallel Cabinets

Connecting Parrallel Cabinets
Insert the termination plug into the OUT Port of the last module.

Connecting to the Inverter

Connect the DC power cables and comms cable between Master Battery and the Inverter.

Important Note

  • The comms cable should be Cat 5 or greater.
    Connecting Inverter
    Connecting Inverter

Master Comms Port Pin-Out

PIN No.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Dsfinition| NC| NC| NC| CAN_H| CAN_L| NC| RS485B| RS485A

Connecting Parallel Cabinets to the Inverter
Connecting Parallel

Note:

  1. DC+ Cable Colours A maximum of 64 AERL LiFe2 modules can be connected in parallel.
  2. DC- Cable ColoursA combiner box with an appropriately rated DC Bus is needed to combine the DC power cabling from the parallel cabinets.
  3. COM Cable DC power cable lengths for all the cabinets must be approximately equal.
  4. PE Cable Colours The comms cable length between the Master and the Inverter should be ≤5 m.

Starting up or Shuting down the Battery System
Shuting Down Battery System

System Start Up

  1. Turn on the DC breakers between battery cabainet(s) and the Inverter.
  2. Turn on the battery module breakers.
  3. Press and Hold the ‘ON/OFF’ button on Master Battery to power up the system.

System Shutdown

  1. Turn OFF the AC Isolators (IN/OUT) on the Inverter.
  2. Turn OFF the PV Isolators on the Inverter.
  3. Turn OFF the DC Breaker between the battery cabinet(s) and the Inverter.
  4. Press and Hold the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds on the Master Battery to shut down the system.

Thank you for choosing AERL.

Your decision to trust our product means a lot to us.

At AERL, our focus is on technical excellence. Our batteries are the result of rigorous engineering and precise craftsmanship, and we have invested heavily in ensuring that each battery delivers outstanding performance and reliability.

We recognize the importance of dependable power in standalone applications, and we are committed to providing you with top-tier products that get the job done.

If you have any questions or need support, our team is always ready to assist.

Sincerely,

The AERL Team

AERL Pty Ltd

2/75 Bluestone Circuit, Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD
+61 1800 950 865
support@aerl.com.au
www.aerl.com.au

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