Accessing the Lifos App
The App is available for all Apple and Android devices. Search the
Apple App store for Lifos and down load for free. If using an Android
device go to Google Play search Lifos and down load for free. The
App will give you full visibility of your Lifos Go 200Ah battery and its
performance. Your device connects to the Lifos App via Bluetooth so
you need to be within 10m of the battery to access its data. Each time
you wish to view the data you will need to log on via the App but this is
quick and easy.
If you are using more than one Lifos Go 200Ah battery, you will not be
able to identify each battery separately if they are in close proximity
to one another.
If you have connected your batteries in parallel then you only need to
look at any one battery (it does not matter which one) to see the total
power for the complete battery bank (SOC).
If you have connected your batteries in series then you also only need
to look at one battery to see the total power for the complete battery
bank, however you will only see the voltage of the battery bank from
the single battery and not the battery bank as a whole.
If you have any questions about this connectivity please visit
www.lifos.co.uk for help.
NOTE – only one Apple/Android device at a time can be connected
to each battery.
Lifos Go 200Ah battery load limitation
The Lifos Go 200Ah battery is perfectly suited to heavy DC loads such as motor movers, but its
Battery Management System (BMS) will not allow any load higher than 150A or 1875w at 12.5vDC
or 1500w at 230vAC through an inverter. It should be noted that inductive loads, even if rated at
1875w may not be powered by the Lifos Go 200Ah because the inrush current of these devices
can often be many times the rated load during initial start up. Examples of inductive loads are
microwave ovens.
Resistive AC loads (via a suitable 12vDC to 230AC inverter) that can be powered by Lifos Go
200Ah include: toasters, travel kettles, travel irons, hair dryers, heaters etc (Max 1500W).
NOTE – in the event an AC load higher than 1500w is connected to Lifos Go 200Ah the battery
will shut down and will not power the device but the battery will not be damaged because its
BMS will protect it. In this circumstance the Lifos Go 200Ah will be instantly reset so it is able to
power loads within its approved power range as noted above.
Connecting up your Lifo s Go 200Ah battery
When connecting to the Lifos Go 200Ah using the bolts and washers provided, we recommend a
torque setting of 8Nm.
Please connect the Positive (+) connection rst before connecting the Negative (–) connection.
In all circumstances, an appropriate sized fuse must be tted to all positive cables being
connected to the + terminals of Lifos Go 200Ah as failure to do so could result in damage to
either load circuit or Lifos battery in the event of an accidental dead short etc. Please consult a
qualied electrician if guidance is needed regarding fuse or cable size appropriate to your load.
Disconnection is the reverse process, Negative (–) rst, Positive (+) last. (This is standard
disconnection procedure for connection and disconnection of batteries and will help to avoid
short circuits).
Thank you for purchasing this advanced lithium iron
phosphate (LiFePO4) battery. Combining the very
best lithium cells along with an outstanding battery
management system ensures this battery will
provide you with incredibly long-lasting power in
a super lightweight package.
A few tips on how to get the best from your Lifos Go 200Ah battery:
•Protect the battery from direct sunlight although it will work well in
a wide temperature range (-20 to +60 degrees C).
•Lifos Go 200Ah has an IP rating of 54. This means that water splashes from
all directions, such as light rain, and dust ingress will not damage the battery.
This does not mean the battery is waterproof and should be protected from
the elements particularly if permanently used outdoors.
•Observe the correct polarity otherwise permanent damage could be caused
– the battery casing is marked with + and –.
•Don’t short circuit Lifos Go 200Ah otherwise permanent damage could be caused.
•Lifos Go 200Ah can be connected in Parallel (Fig.1). You are able to connect
up to 4 Lifos Go 200Ah batteries in parallel giving you a battery bank capacity
of 420Ah (105A x 4).
•Lifos Go 200Ah can be connected in Series (Fig.2). You are able to connect up
to 4 Lifos Go 200Ah batteries in series giving you a battery bank voltages of
12v (single battery), 24v (2 x batteries) 36v (3 x batteries) or 48v (4 x batteries).
•Lifos Go only generates limited heat and no noxious gases.
The Lifos Go 200Ah can be connected up in parallel or series when needed but
only in the below congurations:
Please note – when connecting multiple batteries, fully charge each battery and
allow at least 6 hours to ‘settle’ and then check each is within 50mV of each other.
Once all are within this tolerance they may be connected to one another.
•Most mains lead acid battery chargers will charge the Lifos Go 200Ah but some
smart chargers might only charge up to 85%. If this is the case we recommend getting
a new charger, please see our website for recommendations on the FAQ pages. However you
will not cause any damage to the battery if using your old charger. For DC – DC charging
please also check our website for recommendations on the FAQ pages.
•Lifos Go 200Ah can be used if it is positioned on its side but will give best performance
if it is positioned with its terminals facing upward.
NOTE – do not mix new Lifos Go 200Ah batteries with old batteries, whether in series or parallel.
Storage of Lifos Go 200Ah
Lifos Go 200Ah has an extremely low rate of self-discharge but if you intend not to use the battery for
an extended period please charge the battery to approx. 80% and turn the power button off prior to
storage. It is recommended to re-charge the Lifos Go 200Ah once every 3 months.
NOTE – allowing the battery to over discharge (+3 months since its last charge) can lead to
a shortened life, could damage the battery and invalidate your warranty.
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Fig.1
A
C
B
D
LOAD
Fig.2
LOAD
A
C
B
D
Parallel Series
1 (12v) 2 (24v) 3 (36v) 4 (48v)
1 YES YES YES YES
2 YES YES YES YES
3 YES YES NO NO
4 YES YES NO NO
