Rolls LFP Connect Card User manual

LFP CONNECT
USER MANUAL
Installation, connection and conguration of
Rolls LFP Connect gateway with Rolls LFP lithium models.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
31.0 SAFETY
3 1.1 Warnings, Cautions and Notes
3 1.2 General Warnings
3 2.0 OVERVIEW
4 2.1 Physical Features
5 2.2 LFP Connect Cards
5 3.0 INSTALLATION
5 3.1 LFP Connect Card Installation
6 3.2 Wall Mount
6 3.3 Connecting LFP Connect to LFP Batteries
7 3.4 Connecting LFP Connect to Power
Conversion Systems
7 4.0 OPERATION
7 4.1 Turning Power to LFP Connect and OFF
7 4.2 Power Cycling LFP Connect
7 4.3 Firmware Update
7 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
8 6.0 SPECIFICATIONS
LFP CONNECT

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1.0 SAFETY
1.1 Warnings, Cautions and Notes
1.2 General Warnings
WARNING
Death or Injury
CAUTION
Equipment Damage
NOTE
Additional Information
WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE
Connect only to Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuits and power sources.
All wiring must be completed by qualified personnel to ensure compliance
with applicable installation codes and regulations.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Do not install LFP Connect outdoors. Do not connect any port of the
LFP Connect to a network with power over Ethernet (POE) or to a public
telecommunication network. Do not run CAT5 cables or other cables connected
to LFP Connect through conduit that could be exposed to lightning strikes.
Failure to follow these instructions will damage equipment.
2.0 OVERVIEW
LFP Connect gateway unlocks the full potential of a Rolls LFP LiFePO4 battery by enabling the internal
Battery Management System (BMS) to optimize the charge and discharge configurations of the world’s
best residential inverter chargers and solar charge controller systems.
LFP Connect provides closed-loop communications for adaptive interaction between the Rolls LFP battery
and power conversion electronics turning a good system into a great one with up to 25% improvement
in 0% to 100% SOC recharge time.
LFP Connect enables remote display and reporting of battery system-level status through supported third
party web portal and cloud monitoring services.

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2.1 Physical Features
LFP CONNECT FRONT FACE
1AEbus Solid Green LED: Communicating with Devices
on AEbus.
2Memory
Default: OFF, Flashing Green LED: Communicating
with USB Thumb Drive, Solid Green LED: Safe to
remove USB Thumb Drive.
3Reset Pinhole used to power cycle LFP Connect.
4USB USB Host used for thumb drive to load Firmware
into LYNK.
5SOC 10 Blue LEDs: Battery bank state of charge, Single
LED Race Sequence: Power, but no AEbus detected.
6Mounting Screws M3 screws used to mount LFP Connect to surface
mount bracket or wall faceplate (Included).
LFP CONNECT BOTTOM FACE
11 AEbus RJ45 Port for CAT5 cable to connect to AEbus
network. This is a terminated connection.
12 Ethernet Future Functionality.
13 LFP Connect Card
Slot 0 Slot for universal or Slot 0 LFP Connect Cards.
14 LFP Connect Card
Slot 0 Solid Green LED: Communication connection good.
15 LFP Connect Card
Slot 1 Slot for universal or Slot 1 LFP Connect Cards.
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LFP Connect Card
Slot 1
Communication Status
Solid Green LED: Communication connection good.
17 LFP Connect Card
Cover RJ45
Cover to be used with LFP Connect Cards populated
with RJ45 ports.
18 LFP Connect Card
Cover Blank Cover to be used when no LFP Connect Card is present.
19 LFP Connect Card
Cover Phoenix
Cover to be used with LFP Connect Cards populated
with Phoenix ports.
20 DC-DC AEBus
Power Converter
Converts nominal DC voltage (24-48V) of Rolls LFP
Battery to nominal DC 12V to power LFP Connect.
LFP CONNECT BACK FACE
7MAC Address Unique MAC Address.
8Serial Number Unique serial number.
9DIN Rail Hardware
Receptacles
Threaded receptacles accept 6-32 screws to secure
optional 35mm DIN Rail hardware.
10 Edge Card
Cover Screws Screws to secure covers.
1 2 3 456
8 79
10
11 1213 15
14 16
1817 19
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2.2 LFP Connect Cards
Universal Type Slot 1 Type
Slot 0 Type
LFP Connect Cards come in specific shapes and will only fit into the specified slot type.
• Slot 0 type will only work in LFP Connect Card Slot 0.
• Slot 1 type will only work in LFP Connect Card Slot 1.
• Universal type will work in either LFP Connect Card Slot 1 or 0.
NOTE
The LFP Connect Card type to be used is determine by the brand of
power conversion equipment. LFP Connect Cards are sold separately.
NOTE
If LFP Connect Card is in the wrong slot, it will not function.
If LFP Connect Card is not firmly seated, it will not function.
3.0 INSTALLATION
Choose a clean, dry, easily accessible indoor location. All the communication ports on the LFP Connect are accessible
from the bottom of the device when mounted on a wall or DIN rail. Clearance of at least 50 mm (2 inches) below the device
is needed to allow for the bend radius of cables connected to the LFP Connect.
3.1 LFP Connect Card Installation
With LFP Connect disconnected from all devices insert the LFP Connect Card in the correct slot. Ensure it is firmly seated
into the internal connecting slot. Replace covers after mounting LFP Connect Card.
Slot 1 Type
Slot 0 Type

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3.2 LFP Connect Mounting Options
3.3 Connecting LFP Connect to AEbus
A Wall Faceplate, for use with a gang box, and a Surface Mount Bracket are included. The gang box is not included. Place
the LFP Connect behind the mount, insert M3 screws through the holes into threaded inserts on the face of LFP Connect and
secure. Secure all cables to prevent them from becoming damaged. Two threaded inserts on the back of LFP Connect can
be used to attach a 35mm DIN Rail mounting clip. DIN Rail hardware is not included.
Using a CAT5 cable insert one end into the AEbus RJ45 port located on the bottom of LFP Connect. Insert the other end of
the CAT5 cable into the AEbus port located on the battery. If there are multiple Rolls LFP batteries, series network them
together and insert the end of the CAT5 from LYNK into the LFP Connect at the end of series network, as shown below.
LFP Connect requires a 12 volt power source. Connect the fly leads of the included DC-DC AEbus power converter to the
positive and negative battery terminals of a Rolls LFP battery. Insert one end of a CAT5 cable into the RJ45 port of the DC-DC
AEbus power converter and then insert the other end into the last AEbus Y-Connector, as shown below.
CAUTION
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Do not connect a CAT5 cable from the AEbus network to the WAN or MODEM
port of a network router. Turn OFF all devices before connecting cables or inserting
an LFP Connect Card. Do not reverse the polarity of the DC power converter.
Failure to follow these instructions can damage equipment.
Surface Mount Bracket DIN Rail Mount
Gang Box Faceplate
NOTE
Both LFP Connect and the DC-DC AEbus
power converter are internally terminated.

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3.4 Connecting LFP Connect to Power Conversion Electronics
Instructions on networking with specific power electronics are found in the relevant LFP Connect Card Manual. Refer also
to the specific power electronics guides for system configuration information.
CAUTION
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Do not plug an AEbus RJ-45 cable terminator into the 10/100 Ethernet port of the
LFP Connect.
• Do not connect a CAT5 cable from the 10/100 Ethernet port of the LFP Connect
to the WAN or MODEM port of a network router.
• Turn OFF all devices before connecting cables or inserting an LFP Connect Card.
Failure to follow these instructions will damage equipment.
NOTE
Power electronics are not AEbus devices and should
not be connected directly to AEbus.
4.0 OPERATION
4.1 Turning Power to LFP Connect ON and OFF
To power up LFP Connect gateway, switch the Rolls LFP battery to ON. To turn off power to LFP Connect gateway
switch the Rolls LFP battery to OFF.
4.3 Power Cycling LFP Connect
Use a pin to press and briefly hold the reset button on the front face of LFP Connect gateway.
4.4 Firmware Update
Refer to the Rolls Battery website (www.rollsbattery.com) for the latest firmware. If an firmware update is
require, ensure this is done by a qualified installer.
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom AEbus LED is not on and SOC LEDs are scrolling
Description Power is detected but there are no AEbus devices
communicating
Action
Check all cables and connection and that other
AEbus Devices are powered. Conrm that the network
is properly terminated (Note that the DC-DC
Power Conversion device and LFP Connect gateway
unit are internally terminated).

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6.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Specifications
DEVICE NAME LFP Connect Gateway
Part Number LFP Connect
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE
AEBus Connector: 1x RJ45
Supported Products: Up to 20 AEBus enabled Rolls LFP Batteries
Ethernet Future functionality
Edge Card Slot x 2 Connector: Inverter Charger and Solar Charge Controller Specific
Protocol: Inverter Charger and Solar Charge Controller Specific (RS232, RS485, CAN)
DATA INTERFACE
USB 2.0 Host Connector: USB-A
Protocols: Mass Storage Device (firmware upgrade, configuration, data download)
POWER SUPPLY (INCLUDED)
DC Output 12V DC 500 mA Max (6 Watt Continous): RJ45 (AE Bus)
DC Input 16 - 60V DC 375 mA Max: (+) Red, (-) Black
Compatibility and Available LFP Connect Cards
General Specifications
Weight 110 g
Dimensions (L x W x H) 95 x 50.5 x 40 mm (3.7 x 2.0 x 1.6 in)
IP Rating IP20 (indoor use only)
Temperature Operating: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) / Storage: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Mounting Included: Wall mount faceplate, surface mount bracket
Optional: DIN Rail 35 mm
Display Status LED 10 x State of Charge LEDs, 1 x AEbus connection LED, 1 x USB Status LED
Humidity Operating: < 95%, non-condensing / storage: < 95%
FEATURES
Firmware Updates over local USB port.
Edge Card Slots Up to two cards per LFP Connect gateway, one card per brand of compatible power conversion devices
Data logger Future functionality
Internal Memory 1 GB flash
Programmable Future functionality
STANDARDS
Marking Pending
EMC Pending *Specifications are subject
to change without notice.
Victron Energy
Color Control GX & Venus GX enabled devices.
Part # LFP-CCRD-VCTRN
Slot 0, Connector RJ45
SMA
Sunny Island 4.4M, 6.0H, 8.0H, 4548-US,
6048-US.
Part # LFP-CCRD-SMA
Slot 0, Connector RJ45
Studer Innotec
Xcom-CAN compatible devices.
Part # LFP-CCRD-STDR
Slot 0, Connector RJ45
Schneider Electric
Xanbus enabled devices.
Part # LFP-CCRD-XNBS
Slot 0, Connector RJ45
Morningstar - Pending
TriStar MPPT 600V,
TriStar MPPT 60V.
Part # LFP-CCRD-MGSTR
Slot 0/1, Connector Phoenix
MidNite - Pending
Part # LFP-CCRD-MDNT
Slot 0/1, Connector RJ11
Outback Power - Pending
Skybox.
Part # LFP-CCRD-OBS
Slot 0, Connector RJ45