Arts Energy Extensolar User manual

Extensolar Module
User Manual

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Installation & First time use
1. Install the Constant Current Power Supply (CCPS) dedicated
to charge the EXTENSOLAR Battery. Check that the voltage
printed on the label corresponds to the nominal voltage of the
battery, and that the mains voltage corresponds to your AC
network voltage.
2. Install the EXTENSOLAR Battery by arranging the CCPS
cord so that it is accessible to connect it to the module, but not
too close so that heat generation from the CCPS will not be
transferred to the battery. Connect the CCPS to the
EXTENSOLAR Battery. Connect the CCPS to the mains.
3. Charge the battery until a green fixed status LED is
displayed. It may take longer than 12h for the first complete
charge.
4. Unplug the CCPS from the mains and unplug the
EXTENSOLAR Battery.
5. Connect the main poles of the EXTENSOLAR Battery to your
application (draining less than the maximum 15A current
available for the EXTENSOLAR Battery). The battery should
provide the required current to the application.

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Specific connector:

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CAUTION:
NEVER
• Immerse the battery or pour water on the battery.
• Use improper CCPS to charge the battery.
• Reverse charging of the battery.
•Open battery outside of authorized network, disassemble the
battery blocks or cells (be aware that alkaline electrolyte is
contained inside, and electrolyte exposure can be harmful).
• Short-circuit the battery (e.g. introducing a metallic part in the
connector).
• Discharge the battery outside the predefined range conditions.
•Expose the battery to high temperatures (may activate the
safety protections at the cell and battery level).
• Expose the battery to fire.
Warning
• If any leakage of electrolyte occurs, stop using the battery
immediately. Electrolyte is corrosive to some metals.
• If electrolyte comes in contact with your skin or clothes,
immediately wash with soap and water.
• If electrolyte comes in contact with your eyes, wash thoroughly
with water and immediately consult a doctor.
Electrical Hazards
With the typical connection on a 36V battery, the main battery
poles and the charge poles can operate normally over 50 volts
during charge. Bodily contact with 50-60 volts may cause a mild
shock.
Batteries are capable of delivering short circuit currents of more
than one hundred amperes.
• Do not wear rings, watches, bracelets, etc. when working on
batteries.
Short-circuit currents through these objects can cause serious
burns or injuries.
• Use only tools with insulated handles.

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FAQ:
Fuses:
If the fuses are blown because the maximum discharge current
reached more than 15 Ampere for a prolonged time, the
customer has to contact ARTS ENERGY after Sales service
before opening the product because it can remove the
guaranty.
Be careful to use the correct fuse as a replacement:
•32V rated fuse at 15A for charge for 10S and 20S batteries
•32V rated fuse at 15A for discharge for 10S and 20S
batteries
•58V rated fuse at 15A for charge for 30S batteries
•58V rated fuse at 15A for discharge for 30S batteries

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TROUBLESHOOTING:
THE BATTERY DOES NOT DELIVER CURRENT
Possible causes
Actions
The battery is empty
Charge the battery with the CCPS
(charger).
The discharge fuse is blown.
Please contact ARTS energy before
open the battery to change the fuse.
The battery is in sleep mode.
The battery stayed in discharge mode with
drain current lower than 100mA for a
duration higher than automatic sleep
time .
To wake up the battery:
Connect/ disconnect the CCPS
or
Send “H” twice with the BPCI
communication
The temperature of the battery went up to
+65°C.
Wait for the battery to cool down.
The battery will discharge again once
the temperature goes down to +55°C.
Others
Return the battery to the after sales
service.
THE BATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE
Possible causes
Actions
The charge fuse is blown.
Please contact ARTS energy before
open the battery to change the fuse.
The temperature of the battery is lower
than -10°C or higher than +40°C.
The battery was charged just after a
discharge at high current which caused
the temperature to rise above +40°C.
Put the battery in an area where the
temperature is between -10°C and
+40°C (0°C to +30°C recommended).
The charge phase will start
automatically when the temperature of
the battery will be between -10°C and
+40°C.
The temperature of the battery is very
different from ambient temperature
(typically a cold battery such as 0°C
connected to a CCPS in a heated room
such as 20°C).
The charge phase will start
automatically when the temperature of
the battery will be close to the
temperature of the room (typically
when the temperature difference will
be lower than 10°C).
Others
Return the battery to the after sales
service.

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THE BATTERY DOES NOT GO TO TRICKLE CHARGE
(STATUS LED GREEN)
Possible causes
Actions
The battery is brand-new.
The duration of the balancing charge is
set to 5 hours during the assembly
process and increases automatically
during a period without charge.
After several cycles of charge &
discharge with extended charges, the
duration of the balancing will be set to
its value (5hours).
The battery can be used even if the
balancing phase is not finished but the
capacity of the battery will be slightly
reduced (> 95% capacity).
THE BATTERY IS EMPTY BEFORE GAS GAUGE LEVEL
ACTUALLY FALLS TO 0%-10% LEVEL (BLINKING RED)
Possible cause
Action
The autonomy of the battery is reduced
after repeated use of the battery.
This is a normal phenomenon called
ageing.
To do a calibration of the gas gauge to
the true capacity of the battery, do a
complete charge. Then discharge
once completely.
If the shift between gas gauge
capacity and cell capacity is greater
than 10%, it is necessary to do several
calibrations to have accurate gas
gauge indication.

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PERSONAL NOTES

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For more information,
please consult your local
reseller
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Published By ARTS Energy
Information in this document
is subject to change without
notice and becomes
contractual only after
written confirmation by ARTS Energy
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