HYBRID POWER POWER TOWER BATTERY 3.9 User manual

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POWER TOWER BATTERY 3.9 User Manual
Manufactured by:
hybridps.ca
288 Judson St
ON M8Z 5T6

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SHOCK HAZARD:
Possible shock or death if used improperly, when
damaged or used by untrained personnel.
FLAMMABLE HAZARD:
Lithium ion batteries contain ammable liquid
electrolyte that may vent, ignite and produce
sparks when subjected to high temperatures
(> 150 °C (302 °F)), when damaged or abused
(e.g., mechanical damage or electrical overcharge).
Burning cells can ignite other batteries in close
proximity.
Vapors or mists from a ruptured battery may cause
respiratory irritation.

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MANUAL
INDEX

CONTENT PAGE
Overview 06
Safety Information 08
Conguration 10
Commissioning / Seasonal storage process 12
Operation 17
Transportation, maintenance, and
temperatures guide 20
Troubleshoot 22
Warranty 24
Battery Integration 27

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OVERVIEW SECTION 1

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1.1. Product Description
Thank you for choosing the Power Tower Battery from Hybrid Power Solutions (HPS). We hope you
enjoy and use this battery to its full potential.
Please unpack your battery carefully and check the delivery for completeness and obvious damage.
In case of damage inform us immediately.
The battery is delivered to you in a ready to use state with 30% energy (+/-10%). However, please
make sure you read through this user manual carefully. If you have further questions regarding the
Power Tower Battery, please contact HPS.
1.2. Contact Details
Hybrid Power Solutions Inc.
Customer Service/ Technical Support
288 Judson St, Toronto, ON M8Z 5T6
Canada
Phone: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: hybridps.ca

SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION 2

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2.1. General Safety Instructions
Before operating the Power Tower Battery, carefully read and fully understand the instructions
including all the cautions and safety notices shown on the second page of this manual. Following
all instructions for proper operation and troubleshooting will reduce the risk of personal injury,
death and/or property damage.
These instructions are not intended as a complete list of all details for operating and
troubleshooting, although reading and following them will aim to keep you safe. If you have any
questions or concerns about procedures or safety that are not covered by these instructions, do not
hesitate to contact HPS.
2.2. Operator Responsibility
Treat the system with general care, by turning the system off when not in use.
If an unfamiliar sound or smell is noted to come from the unit, please turn off the unit and notify
HPS immediately. Leave in a well-ventilated area, away from ammable sources.
WARNING:
• Do not put ngers and/or any other object into the units plugs.
• Always use compatible inverters or loads.
• Never open the unit case.
• Do not expose the cell to temperatures outside the range of -20°C to 50°C.
• To minimize any adverse effects on battery performance it is recommended that the system be
kept at room temperature (20°C +/- 10°C). High or low temperatures can result in shortened cell
life.
• Keep out of reach of children.
2.3. Condition of Use
If the system is in abnormal physical condition, please do not use it.
Critical Errors: If an error message is present, please contact HPS support for reset or repair.
If internal components are heard/ believed to be loose inside/ rattling, please call HPS for
technical support.

CONFIGURATION SECTION 3

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3.1. Overview
The Power Tower Battery system is designed to work with the Power Tower Off-Grid system but may
also be used with a variety of other inverters and loads if the appropriate usage parameters are
respected. Please see the Integration section for use with other inverters or applications.
3.2. Technical Specifications
VOLTAGE 25.6V or 51.2V
MAX. AMP OUTPUT 100A cont. (200A 3 sec)
MIN. / MAX. VOLTAGE 20V / 29.2V or 40V / 58.4V
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 50 Kg
USABLE ENERGY
3.98 kWh (@ 100% DOD)
156Ah (24V version) or 78Ah (48V version)
RECOMMENDED CHARGE AMPERAGE 20A (75A max)
CHARGE OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 45 °C
OPERATING / STORAGE TEMPERATURE -20 to 60 °C
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE 86 to 106 kPa
RELATIVE HUMIDITY 25 to 85% RH
INTERNAL FUSE 200A
PARALLEL CONNECTION 15 Maximum
SERIES CONNECTION NEVER CONNECT IN SERIES
CYCLES
2250 cycles (charging CC/CV @0.3C &
discharging CC @0.3C, 100% DOD, 25°C +/-2°C
100% of rated capacity),
3800 cycles (charging CC/CV @0.3C &
discharging CC @0.3C, 70% DOD, 25°C +/-2°C
100% of rated capacity,
10,000 cycles (charging CC/CV @0.3C &
discharging CC @0.3C, 70 DOD, 25°C +/-2°C 70%
of rated capacity)
DIMENSIONS
L18.1in x W14.2in x H10.63in
(L460mm x W360mm x H270mm)
CERTIFICATIONS UN38.3, ESA inspected to CSA Standards
(SPE-1000)

COMMISSIONING / SEASONAL STORAGE PROCESS SECTION 4

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The initial integration of the battery system with your inverter, charger or load is crucial to proper
operation. DO NOT mix the Power Tower Battery with any other type of battery including other
lithium, LiFePO4, SLA, GEL or ooded batteries.
NEVER plug the Power Tower Batteries in series.
4.1. Initial Commissioning
4.1.1. Initial Commissioning
If only a single Power Tower Battery is used, then no balancing or voltage check is required.
1 - Turn ON the battery master switch to ensure no errors are present 2 - Turn OFF master switch
3 - Connect Positive wire rst
4 - Connect Negative wire
5 - Turn Master Switch ON
6 - Turn ON load
If the battery does not output any voltage after turning on the load (inverter or other), this may
be a result of a rapid capacitor charging inside the load that may be tripping the battery’s
internal safety mechanism. This can be overcome by connecting a second battery in parallel to
share the spike or use a pre-charge resistor.
4.1.1.1. Pre-Charge Resistors (when using 3rd party inverter)
Certain inverters and capacitive loads may have an in rush of over 1000A on startup
which may trip the internal safety cut off of the battery. To charge these capacitors and
still maintain the safety prole of the battery, a pre-charge resistor can be used during
commissioning. Please review the information in the following resource to match the
capacitance of your load (contact inverter manufacturer):
http://liionbms.com/php/precharge.php. A
100-250W resistor with a 20-50 ohm rating is recommended. Contact HPS or your local solar
installer or electrician for assistance.
4.1.2. Multiple Battery Commissioning
4.1.2.1. Connecting to Power Tower
The Power Tower inverter system is designed for an easy plug and play commissioning. All
parallel connections are made internally when plugging in to the positive and
negative terminals.
NO external connections between batteries are required.
Before connecting batteries, turn ON all batteries and ensure that each voltage is within
0.1V of each other or as close as possible. Unbalanced batteries will eventually rebalance but
performance may be limited until all batteries are balanced.
HPS recommends balancing all batteries no matter of the voltage if possible.

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Example of batteries that are ready to plug but balancing is still recommended:
Example of batteries that require balancing:
Batt #1:
53.2V
Batt #1:
53.2V
Batt #2:
53.2V
Batt #2:
52.8V
Batt #3:
53.2V
Batt #3:
53.2V
4.1.2.1.1. If balancing is not required:
1.Turn OFF all batteries and Power Tower
2.Connect all Positive terminals to Power Tower
3.Connect all Negative terminals to Power Tower
4.Turn ON Batt #1 followed by Batt #2
5.Wait until both batteries equalize. A battery that has a higher state of charge (SOC) will
charge the other until stable and will show up on the battery screen as CHRG on one
battery and DSCH on the other. Wait until the amperage transfer between batteries is less
than 1A before proceeding.
6.Turn ON Batt #3 and repeat step and 6 until all batteries are connected.
7. Turn ON Power Tower

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4.1.2.1.2. If balancing is required:
1.Turn OFF all batteries and Power Tower
2.Connect Positive terminal of Battery #1
3.Connect Negative terminal of Battery #1
4.Turn ON Battery #1
5.Turn ON Power Tower
6.Turn OFF any load to the Power Tower (AC Circuit Breaker)
7. Charge until Battery #1 is full
8.Turn OFF Power Tower followed by Battery #1
9.Set aside Battery #1 for a minimum of 1 hour in OFF position to settle voltage
10. Repeat steps 1-9 for all batteries
11. Check all voltages to ensure they are balanced, then proceed to section 4.1.2.1.1
It is preferred that the charging process for this step be accomplished using grid power or
generators for a more consistent charging process but may be accomplished using solar.
4.1.2.2. Connecting to 3rd party inverters or loads
Recommended Wire Gauge: dependent on total amperage draw. See local authority amperage
chart.
Lug Hole Diameter: 7/16” to ½”
Before connecting batteries, turn ON all batteries and ensure that each voltage is within 0.1V
(100mv) of each other.
If balancing is required, see section 4.1.2.1.2
Multiple batteries should only be used in parallel and never plugged in series. Parallel
connections can be made either at the terminal or using a bus.
Terminal Connection: Connect all positive terminals then all negative terminals with one
positive and negative lead connected to load. This is typically accomplished using bus bars or
short wire leads
Bus Connection: Connect the positive and negative terminals to their own respective busses.
In this conguration, all wire lengths from battery terminal to bus must be identical in length.

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1.Ensure all batteries are OFF and disconnected from load
2.Connect all batteries in parallel
3.Turn on Battery #1 and #2 and let batteries equalize by waiting until amperage transfer
between batteries is less than 1A.
4.Turn ON Battery #3 and repeat steps 3-4 for all batteries
5.Connect to load
6.Turn load ON
4.2. Grounding
Ensure that the battery’s metal enclosure is ground to earth in a grounded system or the battery
negative terminal when operating a oating system. A grounding point is provided and indicated as
shown in the following image.
4.3. Seasonal or Long Term Storage
If seasonal shut down is required, please follow the below steps:
1.Fully charge battery
2.Turn OFF load and charger
3.Turn OFF batteries
4.Store batteries in location that does not fall outside specications including in areas where
temperatures could fall below -20 °C
Periodically check battery voltage by turning batteries ON with no load connected. Ensure voltage
is above 50V. If below, batteries should be recharged.

OPERATION SECTION 5

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5.1. Component Identification and General Operation
5.1. Component Identication and General Operation
P+ : Positive terminal
P- : Negative terminal
Switch : Master ON/OFF switch. Should only be operated with limited or no load or in emergency
situations.
5.1.1 LCD Display
V: Battery voltage
I: Instantaneous Battery Current
+Charging
-Discharging
SOC: State of Charge (battery percentage)
STBY: Battery Status
Discharging
Charging
Standby
Error
P+
switch
P-

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The system should always be left in the OFF position when not in use. In the ON position, very
little power is consumed but it will affect future run times and may deplete the system over time.
HPS recommends always turning the battery off when not in use.
When using the system in cold temperatures (below 0 degrees Celsius), discharge power may be
limited and run time can be affected by up to 40%. The product will naturally warm itself with
usage and improve capabilities. For maximum capacity and performance, ensure the battery is
stored at room temperature (20 degrees Celsius).
5.2. Recharging Guide and Storage
Charge a minimum of once every 3 month to ensure the energy level does not fall to damaging
levels. If this is not possible, periodically check that the voltage is above 50V (25V for 24V version).
Never charge above 75A. To achieve advertised life cycle, each battery pack should only be charged
at 20A.
Ensure to follow integration programing guidelines if using this battery with anything other than a
Power Tower.

TRANSPORTATION, MAINTENANCE, AND TEMPERATURES GUIDE SECTION 6