PowerPlus Energy LiFe Premium 2RU19 User manual

LiFe Premium Series 2RU19 Installaon and Operaon Manual - REV05 1
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LiFe Premium 2RU19

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Contents
Introduction 3
Safety 4
Transportation 4
Basic Safety 5
Handling 5
Damaged Battery 5
Fire 6
Qualified installation person (Installer) 6
Product Information 7
Weight and Dimensions 7
Specifications 8
Charging and discharging 9
Location and Environment 10
Installation 11
Battery Installation 11
Power Cabinet 12
Wall Mount 13
Battery Connections 14
Main DC Connections 14
Case Earthings 15
Alarm Contacts 15
Operation 18
Troubleshooting 18
Maintenance 19
Upgrading Battery Capacity 19
End of Life 20
Warranty 20

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INTRODUCTION
The LiFe Premium Series Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) battery by PowerPlus Energy was
designed and manufactured in Australia for the worlds harshest conditions to be a simple, flexible
and reliable energy storage solution. As a result the LiFe Premium Series batteries can be easily
installed with most Inverter and charger combinations, UPS, Rectifiers, DC or AC coupled charging
devices, on-grid and off-grid in single, Dual or three phase applications. There is almost no
limitations in applications and suitable devices that can charge or discharge the Life Premium
Series battery. Currently the LiFe Premium Series battery is available in 24v and 48v models with
the future release of a 120v version.

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SAFETY
Installers and users are responsible for familiarising themselves with this manual.
The LiFe Premium Series batteries use a high grade Cylindrical Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) cells which are robust
and reliable in higher ambient temperatures, have a long service life and with no heavy metals are fully recyclable.
Each LiFe Premium Series battery has an internal Battery Management System (BMS) that provides protection against
Over and Under Voltage, Over Current, Over Temperature and Short Circuit as well extended service life through
managing cell string balancing.
Each battery has a 2 pole non polarised circuit breaker, status indicator light, volt free alarm contact and high quality
Amphenol SurLok DC connections for safe and easy installation.
Installation should be by qualified and experienced installers who can specify the correct cables and DC bus
arrangement, external circuit protection, polarity checking and suitability of the design for the installation.
Transportation
Lithium Ferro Phosphate Batteries are classed as Dangerous Goods (DG) Class 9 UN3480.
They are safe for road transport. The batteries are shipped in a partially discharged state with terminal protection and
the circuit breaker off.

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Basic Safety
The Following precautions should be observed:
• Battery should not be exposed to temperatures above or below the ambient temperature rating specified in this
manual.
• Battery should not be installed in direct sunlight.
• Battery should not be exposed to strong impacts.
• Battery should not be crushed or punctured.
• Battery connectors should not touch conductive surfaces unless intended to do so.
• Battery should not be disassembled unless qualified to do so.
• Battery should not be touched if wet.
• Battery should be kept dry at all times.
• Battery should be kept away from animals and children.
• Battery pack should not be exposed to pressure or have objects stood on top of them.
• Battery pack is intended to be a 2 person lift when installing.
Handling
• Use Battery only as directed.
• The battery is non user serviceable and should not be opened for repair.
• Do not use the battery if it appears damaged or broken.
• Handle battery with care when installing or transporting.
• Do not use chemicals to clean the battery.

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Damaged battery
A damaged battery should not be used and should be returned to the PowerPlus Energy or disposed of via a recycling
facility. Leaking electrolyte can cause skin irruption and chemical burns so contact should be avoided.
Eye Contact: Rinse gently with running water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
Skin Contact: Rinse gently with running water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
Ingestion: If Ingested do not induce vomiting and contact you local poisons information centre
or doctor.
Inhalation: Evacuate area and seek professional medical attention immediately, however an
inhalation hazard is not expected due to product form and nature of use
Fire
Should the battery pack catch on fire a dry agent fire extinguisher should be readily available and used. DO NOT use
water. Evacuate the area and call emergency services. Toxic gas may be produced if the battery catches fire.
Note: Refer MSDS document for more details which is available from PowerPlus Energy’s web page or upon request.
Qualified installation person (Installer)
This manual and task sets within regarding installation should be carried our by a suitable qualified and skilled person.
The installer needs to be a person with adequate skills, qualifications and experience. They should:
• Have a thorough understanding of operations, design and installation principles of On and Off Grid Electrical
system.
• Have a thorough understanding of all dangers associated with installing and using electrical devices as well as
all risks.
• Hold all local, state and country base qualifications to carry out such work.
• Adhere to all safety and installations requirements within this manual.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION
The Technical information presented here within outlines the physical and electrical characteristics of the battery and
what environment they should be installed in.
Weight and Dimensions
LiFe2433P LiFe4833P LiFe12033P
Depth 620mm 620mm 620mm
Width 430mm 430mm 430mm
Height 88mm 88mm 88mm
Weight 41kg 41kg 41kg

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Specifications
LiFe2433P LiFe4833P LiFe12033P
Nominal DC Voltage 25.6V 51.2V 128.0V
Nominal Capacity 3.3kWhr (3.277) / 128Ah 3.3kWhr (3.277)/ 64Ah 3.3kWh (3.277) / 25.6Ah
Continuous Discharge 0.5C (C2) 1C (C1) 1C (C1)
Continuous Discharge Current 63A 63A 25.6A
Continuous Charge 0.5C (C2) (Recommended)
Continuous Charge Current 63A 32A 12.8A
Maximum Current 63A (Limited by circuit breaker) 25.6A
Charge/Discharge Cycles 2700@100% DoD / 5000@75% DoD / 10,000@50% DoD -25°C op. temp.
Operating Temperature Range Charge: 0° to 55°C / Discharge -20° to 60°C
Operating Humidity (Non condensating) 85%
Altitude Below 2000m
Battery Dimensions 635mm D x 434mm W x 88mm H
Battery Mounting Options Standard 19” Rack Mounting / Horizontal or Vertical
Terminal Connections Amphenol Surlok 100A Non Keyed
Module Weight 41kg
BMS Over-Volt cut off 29.2V 58.4V 146V
BMS Under-Volt cut off 20V 40V 100V
BMS Over-Temp cut off 65°C
BMS Under-Temp Cut off (Discharge -20ºC
BMS Under-Temp cut off (Charge) 0ºC
BMS Fault Current 200A
Circuit Breaker 2-Pole 63A 360VDC
(K Curve)
2-Pole 32A 360VDC
(K Curve)
Self Discharge 14% Per Annum
Battery Fault Current (BMS plus Circuit breaker failure) 1400A 1000A 610A
Lithium Composition Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LiFeP04 or LFP)
IP Rating IP40
Round Trip Efficiency >96%
Expected Life @25ºC Greater than 10 years when used as per warranty terms
Cooling Natural convection
Parallel Stacking Infinitely stackable - Seek Manufacturers advice
Serial Stacking Not designed for serial connection
Certifications Pending IEC:62619:2017, UN38.3, EMC

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Charging and discharging
The battery should be charged and discharged within the operating temperature windows as
outlined within the specifications and as indicated in the Charge Discharge table below. All
currents are maximum for each battery, global currents and should be taken into consideration
when multiple devices are charging the battery. SoC control should be used when maintaining
charging and discharging of the battery.
LiFe2433P LiFe4833P LiFe12033P
Shut Down SoC
(Per Warranty) 20% 20% 20%
DC Volts Shut Down 0% Load 24.0V 48.0V 120.0V
DC Volts Shut Down 100% Load 23.0V 46.0V 115.0V
Recovery / Restart Voltage 26V 52V 130V
Continuous Charge Voltage
(Per Warranty) 28.0V 56.0V 140.0V
Float Voltage 27.6V 55.2V 138.0V
Peukert Exponent 1.02
100% recharge 7 to 14 days to keep External SoC counter accurate
Continuous Discharge Current 63A 63A 25.6A
Continuous Charge Current 63A 32A 12.8A
Cable Size Refer relevant manual or cable sizing standard
Note In our efforts towards constant product enhancement this specification is subject to change to at
anytime without notice

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Location and Environment
The Location of the battery should be in accordance with the IP rating and operating temperature range specified in the
Specification section of this manual. Even though the batteries operate at a low temperature, it is preferred that
adequate airflow around the batteries is provided.
The location of the batteries should meet the below conditions
• The Location if far way from the ocean/sea. If unavoidable appropriate air filtration is used to prevent or limit salt
air contacting the battery
• The Floor is level and free from obstructions
• There are no explosive or flammable materials nearby
• The optimal ambient temperature is between 0 and 45°C (Battery is ok to operate outside this range however, not
for sustained periods)
• Operation of charge and discharge outside of the optimal ambient temperature should be limited to C5 and still
remain between the max and min operation temperature range as specified in this manual.
• The temperature and humidity remains constant
• The area is of a clean environment with minimal dust
• The batteries and battery cabinets/housings are not exposed to direct sunlight
The LiFe Premium battery is designed to be installed in a 19inch data rack assembly or an electrical enclosure of your
choice. If the battery is to be installed outdoors a suitable IP54 or above enclosure shall be used.

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INSTALLATION
Installation should be carefully considered and all aspects of the specifications should be considered to determine a
suitable location and way of installing the battery.
Battery Installation
The battery has been designed to fit into a standard 19inch rack enclosure. The Enclosure will need to be fitted with
PowerPlus Energy’s Battery rails or similar to ensure stability and correct installation. Battery rails can be sourced
from you normal PowerPlus Energy place of purchase.
If the battery is installed in to enclosures without rails, please ensure that they are securely seated to prevent
accidental damage or tampering.
Part number
Rack Mount battery rails (pair) 2149019

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Power Cabinet
PowerPlus Energy provides a range of mounting options to make your installation easier. These come supplied with all
battery mounting rails, battery cable interconnects and easy bus bar connection for to your main DC cable.
Note: M8 Nickel plated connection bolt for connecting Main DC cable to cabinet bus bar not included
Part Number
IP21 Indoor 8 Battery Cabinet PIR8C
IP21 Indoor 10 Battery Cabinet PiR10C
IP21 Indoor 12 Battery Cabinet PIR12C
IP21 Indoor 18 Battery Cabinet PIR18C
IP21 Indoor 20 Battery Cabinet PIR20C
IP55 Outdoor 16 Battery Cabinet POR16C

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Wall Mount
Other ways of mounting the battery is to stand then up right or on their edge in an electrical enclosure. This can be
achieved by manufacturing your own solution or buying a PowerPlus Energy enclosure available from you normal
place of purchase
Note: M8 Nickel plated connection bolt for connecting Main DC cable to cabinet bus bar not included
Note: The battery can be laid flat on its Bottom or on its side or end. The battery must not be laid upside down or on its
face.
Part number
3 battery IP66 Wall mount battery enclosure PEW3

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Battery Connections
Each battery has a positive and negative Amphenol SurLok non keyed male connector for easy snap on connection. A
range of cable and mating connectors are available from you normal PowerPlus Energy place of purchase.
Main DC Connections
The battery comes fitted with Amphenol Surlok connectors (non Keyed) Male connectors. The table below outlines the
battery connections and the mating cable connector required. Before connecting the DC cable you will need to remove
the safety insulating cap on the connectors and dispose of appropriately.
Battery Cable
Postive connection SLPRATPSR SLPPA16BSR
Negative Connection SLPRATPSB SLPPA16BSB

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Case Earthing
The LiFe battery has an M6 nutsert to allow case earthing should your application require grounding of case to the
same potential across the application.
Alarm Contacts
The battery provides the ability to alarm the system manager or user that there has been a loss of power to a battery or
batteries. Loss of power to the battery or batteries could be either a circuit breaker or BMS trip. BMS trip will self rest,
however a battery circuit breaker will need manual intervention.
The alarm contacts can be daisy chained to produce one alarm output or can be wired individually.
The connectors are an RJ45 style female connector. The alarm output uses pin 5 and 6 and provide and Volt free
contact.
The Alarm output is normally closed when energised by the battery (battery is ON and LED illuminated). When or if the
battery turns OFF (circuit breaker or BMS trip and LED off) the contact will open.
The Alarm outputs are designed to be daisy chained connecting the top RJ45 from one battery to the bottom RJ45 of the
next and so on. The battery at the beginning of the chain will need to the have pins 5 and 6 bridged on the bottom RJ45
terminals, and battery at the end of the chain can be connected to an appropriate alarming circuit.

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A range of cable and mating connectors are available from you normal PowerPlus Energy place of purchase.
Cable
Battery daisy chain connector lead (30cm) COM0030A
Battery Alarm Bridge connector COMLBA
Battery to Alarming circuit cable (2 Metre) COM020A
Battery to Alarming circuit cable (5 Metre) COM050A
Battery to Alarming circuit cable (10 Metre) COM100A
Battery to Alarming circuit cable (15Metre) COM150A

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OPERATION
Now that you have installed the batteries you are almost ready to turn the battery on. First you should check your
installations to ensure the below:
• Check polarity of all battery connection to be correct
• Check that there is no damage to cables
• Check that all system breakers are in the off position
• Check for adequate air flow
• Check for local installation compliance
Starting up the battery system should be done in conjunction with the inverter manufactures recommendations as well
any local or government, or safety requirements
Each battery in the system is powered up separately by turning the double pole breaker to the ON position. Once
powered up voltage will be present at the DC terminals and the LED lights will glow blue

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The LiFe Premium Series battery is designed as a lead acid replacement energy storage solution to
work with most systems. Due to the higher energy density of Lithium batteries compared to lead
acid batteries, as well as utilising the settings and protections built into the ancillary equipment, the
Lithium batteries have a built in BMS. The BMS only activates when the operation of the battery is
outside of the limits of the battery. During normal operation there will be a voltage across the
terminals of the batteries. If the BMS activates its protection circuit, once the fault is cleared the
battery should restart with out external assistance. The scenario where this may not occur is on
low volt disconnect and the attached charging circuit requires a voltage on the battery to restart. In
this instance the battery circuit breaker will need to be turned off and on again to wake the BMS up
and in rare circumstances a battery charger applied to the terminals for a few moments to wake
the battery up.

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MAINTENANCE
The Battery system should be checked regularly as part of your system maintenance cycle. Some basic checks to carry
out are:
• Check for any obstruction placed around the battery.
• Check for animals, insects or creatures nesting in or around the battery solution.
• Check for build up of any foreign objects in or around the cabinet.
• Check battery connections and cables for secure fitting or damage.
• Check breakers by turning them off then on again.
• Check LED indicators
Upgrading battery capacity
It is possible to add additional batteries to an existing LiFe Premium Series installation at a later date. If you are to add
extra capacity the battery must be of the same type, part number, and specification.
Before adding the new battery the original battery bank and the new battery must be bought up to the same voltage.
This is achieved by fully discharging and recharging both the new battery and the existing battery separately before
combining them into the same battery system

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END OF LIFE
LiFe Series batteries can be returned to Powerplus Energy for recycling or you nearest recycling centre. No Heavy
Metals are used and it is >95% recyclable.
WARRANTY
PowerPlus Energy will protect this product under warranty when it is installed as set out in this manual and used as set
out in the warranty documents. Any product not being used or installed as outlined will be in violation of the terms and
will render the product void of any warranty.
PowerPlus Energy does not cover warranty or any liability for damages or defects caused or from the following:
• Incorrect storage or transportation
• Incorrect installation and wiring
• Installed not according to this manual
• Incorrect operation
• Inappropriate environmental conditions when operating the battery
• Failure to follow safety requirements
• Tampering of the battery
• Unauthorised repairs or modifications
• External influences such as physical damage, over charging or electrical damage
• Used outside of warranty terms and conditions