EmergoPlus PowerXtreme X20 User manual

User manual
PowerXtreme X20 & X30
LiFePO4 Battery
EmergoPlus BV
Informaticastraat 20
NL-4538 BT Terneuzen
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www.emergoplus.com
[email protected]
English
Rev04

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Dear customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of this high quality PowerXtreme battery from EmergoPlus!
This product has been developed using the most modern technologies and quality systems. We
assure you that we make every effort to ensure trouble-free operation so that you are happy with
your purchase. Our ultimate goal is a satisfied customer. If you have any questions, please
contact one of our dealers or our service department.
We hope you enjoy your PowerXtreme battery!
Warm regards,
EmergoPlus BV
Content:
1. Product description................................................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Safety instructions .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Safety instructions statement............................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Safety instuctions .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.3 Transport Alert........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
3. Description and Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 LiFePO4 battery for caravan mover............................................................................................................................ 4
3.2 Led indicator.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Charging........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.4 PowerXCharger XC3 (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................................................................... 7
3.5 PowerXtreme App .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.6 Storage ...........................................................................................................................................................................10
3.7 Installation .....................................................................................................................................................................10
4Decommissioning.................................................................................................................................................................. 12
5Technical specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
5.1 Indications Battery ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Battery…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13
6Failures and repair................................................................................................................................................................. 14
6.1 Fault finding chart ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
7Warranty conditions.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
8Liability..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
9EG Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................................................. 16

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1. Product description
The PowerXtreme X20/X30 is a Lithium-iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery. This is the safest of the most important
lithium-ion battery types. Besides safety, the LiFePO4 technology is characterized by:
Minimal weight
Small dimensions
Low internal resistance
High efficiency
Excellent cycle performance
Large permitted temperature range
Almost constant Voltage throughout the entire discharge cycle
Full capacity is usable
It is possible to use 100% of the capacity before the battery is empty and switches itself off. On the PowerXtreme
X20 this is 20Ah and on the PowerXtreme X30 is this 30Ah. This is in contrast to lead-acid batteries where usually
50 - 60% of the capacity can be used before the battery needs to be recharged.
Which makes the X20/X30 battery the right choice for a wide range of applications. Another big advantage
compared to lead-acid batteries is that the LiFePO4 battery does not need to be fully charged. A lead-acid battery
will fail due to sulphating if it is not fully charged for a longer period of time.
The PowerXtreme X20/X30 battery consists of 4 cells connected in series with a nominal voltage of 3.2V which
together form 12.8V.
Essential part of the LiFePO4 battery is its Battery Management System (BMS). The BMS monitors the cells that
make up the battery for the following risks
Too deep discharge –If the cells get under a certain voltage, the BMS will stop the discharging. You have to
recharge the battery as soon as possible.
Overvoltage - If the cell voltage exceeds 3.65V during charging, the BMS will stop the higher voltage. The
BMS stops the charging process before the cell voltage becomes too high.
Too high temperature - The BMS will turn off the battery if the system temperature becomes too high.
Too low temperature - The BMS prevents the battery from being charged at temperatures below -10°C.
Short circuit - The BMS switches the battery off if the terminals are shorted.
Our batteries have a cell balancing function built into the BMS. Because the cells are never 100% identical,
this system ensures that the cells remain balanced and that no major differences in cell voltages can arise
due to the discharge and charging.
The PowerXtreme X20 & X30 are equipped with a smart BMS with Bluetooth technology. After installing the
PowerXtreme app on your smartphone, you can read the state of charge, the status, the voltage, the number of
cycles, the temperature and the condition of your battery. It is also possible to turn your battery on and off via this
app.

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2. Safety instructions
2.1 Safety instructions statement
The safety instructions help you to avoid hazards when performing actions.
The safety instructions are divided into the following categories:
2.2 Safety instructions
▪Carefully read this manual before using the battery pack.
▪Only technically qualified personnel may carry out work on the battery.
▪The electrolyte is highly corrosive. Under normal circumstances, contact with the electrolyte is not possible. In
case of damage to the battery, avoid direct contact with the electrolyte or powder. If you have come into contact
with the electrolyte, rinse it immediately with plenty of water. After this, consult a doctor.
▪Use cables of the correct cross-section and keep the cable connections as short as possible. Use reliable cable
clamps and tighten the bolts firmly.
▪Never short-circuit the + and - poles. The internal BMS is protected against short circuits, but to prevent
dangerous sparks this is strongly discouraged.
▪Never connect the battery pack in series or in parallel with any other type of battery pack.
▪Do not use the battery as a starter battery.
▪Do not open the battery pack. The guarantee is void if the battery is opened.
▪Do not place the battery pack in a high temperature environment or in direct sunlight or near a heat source >45°C.
▪Never install the battery in rain or damp conditions with RV>80%.
▪Avoid damage to the battery and/or charger housing.
▪Do not store the battery in discharged condition (< 11.5V) for a longer period of time.
▪Don't forget to disconnect the battery terminals or turn off the ground switch when you don't use the battery for
a longer period of time. You can also turn you battery off via the app on your smartphone.
Never charge the battery pack at temperatures below 0 °C.
Always use the supplied charger. This charger is suitable for LiFePO4 cell chemistry with the corresponding
charging voltage.
WARNING!
Means that the act in question is dangerous and
should be prepared before proceeding.
CAREFUL!
Means that the operation can cause damage.
PAY ATTENTION!
Means advice for instruction to the user.

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▪Never use a damaged battery pack.
▪Make sure that the battery and charger are
never covered with clothing or other
materials! This can lead to overheating!
2.3 Transport Alert
▪The Li-ion battery must be transported in its original packaging.
▪The X20/X30 batteries have been tested according to the UN handbook for tests and criteria, part III, paragraph
38.3 (ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5). During transport, the battery falls under category UN3480 class 9, packing group
II and must be transported in accordance with these regulations. This means that the battery must be packed
in accordance with the packaging instruction P903 for transport over land or sea (ADR, RID & IMDG) and in the
case of air transport (IATA) in accordance with the packaging instruction P965. The original packaging complies
with these instructions.
▪Make sure that the battery is properly secured during transport. The battery can become a projectile if a vehicle
is involved in an accident.
3. Description and Operation
3.1 LiFePO4 battery for caravan mover
The battery has more than enough capacity to carry out 2 normal displacement operations of a caravan. With heavy
use (35 A continuous) you can use the mover for up to 60 (X20) or 75 (X30) minutes. With extreme use (100 A) you
can use the mover for approx. 18 (X20) or 24 (X30) minutes. After each operation, it is recommended that you charge
the battery for another operation.
The battery is suitable for briefly (approx. 10 sec) delivering very high currents to overcome a threshold or other
obstacle. If you try to do this for a longer period of time, the battery will switch off automatically and you should wait
until the battery resets itself.
If the battery is switched off due to a short-circuit, the cause of this short-circuit must be eliminated. After that, by
connecting the charger to the grid, the battery will reactivate.
CAREFUL!
Using a charger that is not suitable for LiFePO4
chemicals can damage the battery because it is not
properly charged.