Arts Energy Smart Module User manual

Smart Module
User Manual
Date: September 2016

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1. Main discharge pole (+)
2. Fuses cover
3. Specific connector (charge and communication)
4. Gas Gauge LEDs & push button
5. Status LED
6. Main discharge pole (-)
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6
5
2
3
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Installation & First time use
1. Install the Constant Current Power Supply (CCPS) dedicated
to charge the Smart Module. 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 Smart Module by arranging the CCPS cord so that
it is accessible to connect it to the module, but not too close so
that heat generated from the CCPS will not be transferred to the
battery. Connect the CCPS to the Smart Module. Connect the
CCPS to the mains. The Smart Module status LED will be
orange.
3. Charge the battery until a green fixed status LED is
displayed. It may take longer than 48h for the first complete
charge.
4. Unplug the CCPS from the mains and unplug the Smart
Module. Check the LEDs shown by the Smart Module. When
pushing the button the 5 Gas Gauge LEDs should light up in
red.
5.Connect the main poles of the Smart Module to your
application (draining less than the 40A maximum current
available for the Smart Module) The battery should provide the
required current to the application.

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Charging the battery:
When charging the battery, the charge status is indicated by the
status LED:
Orange
Initialization phase / Fast charge:
First check that the voltage > 0.8V/cell and the
temperature within [-10°C;+40°C]
If temperature > 50°C , charge duration will be
longer
The fast charge duration varies with the state of
charge of the battery
Orange
Green
Balancing charge
Battery already operational; more than 95% of
capacity charged.
Current is reduced to perform the balancing of
all the cells within the battery, depending on their
measured status
Green
Trickle charge
Balancing has been completed, battery will
provide its full capacity
Battery should be left this way until next use to
maintain it fully charged
Flashing
red
Defect, no charge
Contact your reseller or have a look at our FAQ
list (page 12) to see which maintenance actions
could be realized

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Using the battery:
Connect the battery discharge cables to the main discharge
poles (1 & 6 as indicated on the front cover photograph of this
manual). Switch on the appliance and use until the battery is
fully discharged. Depending on the current drained in the
battery, the status LED indicates the following:
Green
Discharge
If the discharge current is higher than 100 mA,
the gas gauge LEDs light up
When the signal on Specific
PreAlarm
connector is ON, the battery is close to the end of
discharge
Orange
Regenerative charge
Battery receives a charge current higher than
100 mA
When the signal on Specific
PreAlarm
connector is ON, the battery is close to
regenerative charge limit (*)
When the regenerative charge is not allowed,
the battery switches to Charge mode and may
pulse the incoming current
OFF
Standby, battery disconnected
No voltage on main discharge poles
(*): only when the regenerative alarm option is selected For
some configurations, the battery can accept a regenerative
charge. This function allows recovering energy from a motor or
a reversible device powered by the Smart Module.
It is recommended to start to use the battery when the battery
temperature is in the -10°C to +40°C range.
It is possible to start the discharge from -20°C to +60°C
occasionally. However the service life will be reduced by using
the battery at high temperatures.

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If the Smart Module temperature reaches 65°C, the discharge is
stopped by the control system to protect the battery. In this
case the status LED will turn off and the gas gauge indicator will
still indicate the real battery state of charge when pushing the
button. The battery is not empty and will be able to discharge
again after cooling down below 55°C.
The battery goes in sleep mode after a long rest.
To wake up the battery:
• Press the push button
• OR connect a charger
• OR use the Key signal on the Specific connector
Specific connector:
The 8-pin Specific connector (charge and communication) is
connected this way:
To connect to the Specific connector, use the mating connector
reference: HIROSE 547-0085-8-MDF6-8DP-3.5DSA
Reserved
BPCI®
PreAlarm
Key
PS+
PS-
Reserved
Reserved

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Defect mode:
In case of defect, the electronics immediately disconnects the
battery (main poles and charge pins on Specific charge and
communication connector) and displays a defect signal on the
status LED for one minute.
If the defect disappears, the Smart Module can be restarted by
pushing the gas gauge button.
Flashing
red
Defect, battery disconnected
Defect detected
Contact your reseller or have a look at our FAQ
list (page 12) to see which maintenance actions
could be realized
Storage recommendations:
It is recommended to always store the battery connected to the
charger that will maintain a trickle charge.
In case the battery cannot be connected to the charger during
storage, the battery should be stored disconnected from the
appliance and in a dry and cool location. Typically, a fully
charged battery can be stored 6 months in a temperature range
between 25°C and 35°C and a relative humidity of 65%.

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Gas gauge:
To check the available capacity left in the battery, press the
push button.
The 5-level display corresponds to the following state of charge:
Battery
state of
charge
Status
LED
0%-10%
Status
LED
10%-30%
Status
LED
30%-50%
Status
LED
50%-80%
Status
LED
80%-
100%
≤ 100%
> 80%





≤ 80 %
> 50%





≤ 50%
> 30%





≤ 30 %
> 10%





≤ 10%
> 0%





Battery
Empty





During use, to keep the accuracy of the gas gauge, it is
necessary to regularly fully discharge the battery according to
the following procedure (calibration cycle):
First, fully charge the batteries until status LED becomes
green.
Then, fully discharge until it is stopped by the battery.
If the decrease in capacity is more than 5%, it will be necessary
to do several calibration cycles.

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State of health:
The Smart Module includes a state of health (SOH) indicator
that calculates the battery ageing and allows anticipating the
end of life.
To check the state of health of the battery, depress the push
button for >2 seconds.
The 5-level display corresponds to the following state of health:
Battery
state of
health
Status
LED
0%-10%
Status
LED
10%-30%
Status
LED
30%-50%
Status
LED
50%-80%
Status
LED
80%-
100%
≤ 100%
> 80%





≤ 80 %
> 50%





≤ 50%
> 30%





≤ 30 %
> 10%





≤ 10%
> 0%





We recommend replacing the battery when the state of health is
below 10%.

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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.

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• Use only tools with insulated handles.
FAQ:
Fuses:
If the fuses are blown, it is possible to change them by
removing the cover with a screwdriver and then removing the
defective fuses.
Be careful to use the correct fuse as a replacement:
•For 12 V and 24 V batteries, a 32V rated ATO fuse @15A
for charge and @40A(Only for VH module) for discharge is
required (Use a fuse @30A for a VHT Smart Module).
•For 36 V batteries, a 58V rated fuse @15A for charge and
@40A(Only for VH module) for discharge is required. (Use a
fuse @30A for a VHT Smart Module)
Reset:
In case the battery seems blocked in standby mode, it is
possible to reset it by making a strap between the two small
holes close to the 8-pin Specific charge and communication
connector with the special reset tool:

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TROUBLESHOOTING:
THE BATTERY DOES NOT DELIVER CURRENT
Possible causes
Actions
The battery is empty (pressing the “gas
gauge” button results in blinking of the
0%-10% LED).
Charge the battery with the CCPS
(charger).
The discharge fuse is blown.
Check and replace the blown fuse.
The “Key” command is used and is in the
“OFF” position.
Switch the “Key” command in “ON”
position.
The battery is in sleep mode (Status LED
is OFF).
The battery stayed in discharge mode with
drain current lower than 100mA for a
duration higher than automatic sleep time
(4h).
To wake up the battery:
Press the “gas gauge” button or
Connect/ disconnect the CCPS
or
Switch the “Key” command to OFF
and then to ON.
The temperature of the battery went up to
+65°C.
The Status LED is OFF. The battery is hot
and when the “gas gauge” button is
pressed, this results in lighting of the gas
gauge LED.
Wait for the battery to cool down.
The battery will discharge again once
the temperature goes down to +55°C.
At that time, the status LED will light
up.
The Status LED is blinking red. The
battery is in defect mode.
Press the gas gauge button.
If the battery stays in defect mode,
return the battery to the after sales
service.
Others
Return the battery to the after sales
service.
THE BATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE
Possible causes
Actions
The charge fuse is blown.
Check and replace the blown fuse.
The temperature of the battery is lower
than -10°C or higher than +40°C.
The status LED is orange.
The battery was charged just after a
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

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discharge at high current which caused
the temperature to rise above +40°C.
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 status LED is orange.
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).
The status LED is OFF when the CCPS is
connected to the battery.
Check the connectors.
Check the CCPS.
If the connectors and the charger are
OK, return the battery to the after
sales service.
The Status LED is blinking red. The
battery is in defect mode.
Press the gas gauge button, if the
battery stays in defect mode; return
the battery to the after sales service.
Others
Return the battery to the after sales
service.
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 48 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 minimum value (4~5hours).
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 balancing charge duration has
increased because the battery was
partially charged for a few hours each
day.
After several cycles of charge &
discharge with extended charges, the
duration of the balancing will be set to
its minimum value (4~5hours).
To avoid this phenomenon, avoid
charging the battery partially or charge
the battery for at least 12 hours.
The balancing charge duration has
increased because the battery was stored
for several weeks.
After several cycles of charge &
discharge with extended charges, the
duration of the balancing will be set to
its minimum value (4~5hours).
To avoid this phenomenon, leave the

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battery connected to the charger
during storage.
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 of the battery until
the status LED lights up in green.
Then discharge once completely until
blinking of gas gauge low level LED
(0%-10%).
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.
THE BATTERY SEEMS BLOCKED, PUSH BUTTON AND
CONNECTION OF CHARGER HAVE NO EFFECT
Possible cause
Action
The calculator integrated in the battery
controller is blocked.
The status or gas gauge LED’s are not in
a normal status
Do a reset as described in the “FAQ”
section (page 12).

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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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