Baintech Tradie Pack TP Series Operation manual

TradiePack - User Guide v1.3
Installation & User Guide
Tradie Pack (TP) Range
Models:
BTLITH-TP110
BTLITH-TP110-24
BTLITH-TP220
v2

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Contents
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1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................3
2.0 Do’s and Don’ts ...........................................................................................................................................................4
Ensure the battery is physically secure ........................................................................................................................4
Do not penetrate the battery enclosure........................................................................................................................4
Maintain an acceptable temperature range ................................................................................................................4
Avoid repeated shock and vibration ..............................................................................................................................5
Avoid exposure to water or salt spray...........................................................................................................................5
Do not short circuit the battery........................................................................................................................................5
3.0 Longevity & Depth of Discharge........................................................................................................................6
4.0 Battery Management System..............................................................................................................................6
5.0 Installation....................................................................................................................................................................7
Stowage.......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Mounting orientation............................................................................................................................................................8
Connecting DC loads and chargers..................................................................................................................................9
BTLITH-TP110 and BTLITH110-24...........................................................................................................................9
BTLITH-TP220................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Connecting to the integrated DC-DC charger........................................................................................................... 11
Tuning the DC-DC Charger.......................................................................................................................................... 12
Connection Procedure .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Ignition Trigger Input ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Auxiliary DC loads ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
Connecting a Solar Input .................................................................................................................................................. 16
AC Output................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
AC Charging............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
6.0 User Guide .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Smart Shunt............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Reconfiguring the SmartShunt/SmartBMV......................................................................................................... 21
7.0 Specifications............................................................................................................................................................ 23

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Version History
1) Initial Release
1.1) Spelling and Grammar corrections, DC-DC fuse rating correction, general tidy up
1.2) Addition of Victron SmartShunt/SmartBMV configuration and guidance
1.3) BMV Settings updated: Battery starts synchronized –Off.

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1.0 Introduction
Congratulations! You have purchased a state-of-the-art lithium battery and we hope you enjoy many
years of trouble-free life. This Installation and User Guide describes how to connect and safely operate
the TradiePack range of 12V systems.
This User Guide covers the following range:
•BTLITH-TP110
•BTLITH-TP110-24
•BTLITH-TP220
As with all batteries, you should consider the mechanical and environmental conditions that you
intend to operate the battery in to maximise overall performance and achieve the longest battery life.
Baintech offer these general guidelines; however, you should seek Baintech advice or that of a
qualified electrical tradesperson if you are in doubt.
Figure 1: BTLITH-TP110 Battery

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2.0 Do’s and Don’ts
This battery contains lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. While LFP cells are the safest Li-Ion chemistry,
the stored chemical energy represents a risk of fire, burns or explosion if misused.
Avoid injury to yourself and others, adhere to the warnings in this Guide.
•Avoid mechanical shock
•Do not expose to fire
•Do not pierce battery
•Do not disassemble
•Do not drill into enclosure
•Do not short the terminals
•Keep away from water
•Avoid direct sunlight
•Do not charge battery below 0oC or above 45°C
•Do not store battery below -20oC or above 60oC
To ensure a long and safe life from your battery, please ensure you consider the following:
Ensure the battery is physically secure
Even though lithium batteries are light weight in comparison to lead acid, they can still become a
dangerous projectile in a moving vehicle, RV, cart or boat if not secured. Ensure the battery is safely
secured before travel. If in doubt seek Baintech advice and consider making use of Baintech mounting
brackets to safely secure the battery.
Do not penetrate the battery enclosure
You may be tempted to drill into the aluminium enclosure to secure mounting brackets. Doing so may
inadvertently penetrate one of the cells which could cause thermal runaway and vapour emissions.
Do not under any circumstances drill or penetrate the enclosure. Use only existing mounting holes in
the battery and short screw lengths no greater than 13mm.
We strongly recommend the Baintech mounting kit with screws and brackets that are designed to
safely attach to the battery. Alternatively, use strapping and clamping to secure the battery in place.
Maintain an acceptable temperature range
Like all batteries, Baintech batteries operate and perform the best, as well as last the longest, in a cool
and stable temperature environment of between 10oC and 25oC. The maximum window of full
operation is 0-45oC. Do not attempt to charge the battery below 0°C or above 45°C.
If you regularly discharge outside of this suggested range, you should consider changing the battery
location or actively cool or heat the environment in order to preserve battery life. If the ambient
temperature that the battery operates in is greater than 60oC, you should cease use immediately.

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Avoid direct sunlight –the internal temperature of the enclosure can rise quickly due radiation from
the sun.
Operating outside of these guidelines diminishes the life and performance of the battery and voids
the warranty.
Avoid repeated shock and vibration
Whilst the battery is robustly constructed and protected in an aluminium enclosure, it is not designed
to operate continuously in high shock or high vibration environments. Normal use in a 4WD
environment is acceptable and the battery has been designed in accordance with these expected
conditions. However, dropping the battery or exposing the battery to a high number of excessive
vibrations may lead to a fault or failure of the battery.
Avoid exposure to water or salt spray
Whilst the battery is mechanically protected, the enclosure is only IP20 equivalent and is not designed
for a wet environment. Do not submerge the battery in water or expose the battery to direct water
spray.
Avoid exposing the battery long term to salty water spray such as in a marine environment to avoid
corrosion. Salt laden air may also cause corrosion in the long term; therefore, minimise exposure by
installing the battery in a protected hatch or compartment.
Do not short circuit the battery
Always perform work on passive wiring first and connect the live battery as the last connection. If you
have to work on live circuits exercise due care and use insulated tools where possible. If you are unsure
how to install the battery, seek advice from Baintech or a suitably qualified electrical tradesperson.
Check to ensure the connecting Anderson plugs are correctly wired (positive and negative) and do not
attempt to mismatch Anderson colours when connecting.

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3.0 Longevity & Depth of Discharge
One of the advantages of lithium batteries over lead-acid batteries is longevity. If you want to realise
the long life potential out of your lithium battery, then consideration must be given to depth of
discharge.
A battery lifespan is rated by the number of cycles before the original capacity has reduced by a certain
amount.
A cycle is defined as discharging from fully charged, to a percentage Depth of Discharge (DoD), and
then charging back to full again. So, DoD describes what percentage of the battery capacity is being
used each time.
NOTE - DoD is different to State of Charge (SoC, also known as Charge Level); in fact, they add together
to 100%. So, 80% DoD equates to 20% SoC.
The less DoD you use each cycle, the longer the battery will last.
This fact should be considered when choosing the battery Amp hour capacity. You will have a higher
return on battery investment if there is enough capacity at hand such that you are not heavily
discharging the battery on every cycle. Extra capacity ensures lower DoD, extended life and a higher
financial return on your investment.
Baintech batteries have a cycle life of 5,000 at 50% and 2,000 at 80% DOD.
4.0 Battery Management System
Your battery comes with an integrated Battery Management System (BMS).
The BMS is an electronic solid-state circuit board which manages the cells and protects the battery
across a range of scenarios which primarily includes over charge and over discharge protection. Unlike
lead acid batteries, over charging or over discharging a lithium battery may lead to a hazardous
scenario. Therefore, the BMS is the heart and soul of a lithium battery.
The TradiePack battery BMS is a highly reliable solid-state device which is primarily designed to keep
the cells safe and the overall pack from being damaged by excessive voltage or excessive discharge
events.

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5.0 Installation
It is recommended that the TradiePack battery is installed by a professional auto electrician.
Stowage
The TradiePack battery is likely to be stowed in a car, RV or 4WD or as a portable battery for camping.
An important part of the battery installation is securely fixing it down or safely stowing it away during
transport so that it does not become a projectile in an accident.
As with all battery installations, ensure it is securely strapped down or secured in place before heading
out on the road.

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Mounting orientation
The TradiePack battery can be mounted flat or on its side. Do not mount the battery on it side with
the voltmeter upside-down. In this configuration, the internal cells are upside down which is against
the manufacturer’s recommendations as shown in the figure below.
Figure 2: Do not install the BTLITH-TP110 or BTLITH-TP110-24 in the above orientation.
Figure 3: Do not install the BTLITH-TP220 in the above orientation.

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Connecting DC loads and chargers
BTLITH-TP110 and BTLITH110-24
The BTLITH-TP110 and BTLITH-TP110-24 models are equipped with 2 convenient grey Anderson plug
connectors, one accessible from the front and one on the back of the battery as shown in Figure 4.
Both can be used as input and outputs for charging and running loads up to 100A each. Or one plug
could be used to charge the battery and the second plug used for loads.
Charge sources could include:
-External AC charger with grey or black Anderson connector;
-External (regulated) solar charger with grey Anderson connector; or
-External DC-DC charger with grey Anderson connector.
Figure 4: BTLITH-TP110 and BTLITH-TP110-24 Front and Rear Grey Anderson Plugs
For connected chargers and devices, a grey or black Anderson plug must be used. Check to ensure the
Anderson is correctly wired (positive and negative) and do not attempt to use any coloured Anderson
other than grey.
NOTE –The internal BMS on the BTLITH-TP110 and BTLITH-TP110-24 is designed for up to 100A
continuous charge and 100A continuous discharge. Please consider this when connecting charging
devices and loads.
Parameter
Value
Max. Current per Grey Anderson
100 A
Max. Total Current input/output
100 A (Including Grey Andersons, Inverter and
Aux. outputs)
Table 1: BTLITH-TP110 and BTLITH-TP110-24 Grey Anderson specifications