Superb Epsilon SB12V1200Wh-M User manual

Manual
LITHIUM BATTERY
SB12V1200Wh-M
12.9V/90Ah
Lithium Iron Phosphate
Version
October 2018

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User Manual SB12V1200Wh-M Lithium Iron Phosphate
battery
Dear customer,
This is the user manual of the Super B Epsilon battery. A Li-ion battery that outperformances
conventional batteries in all areas and saves up to 70% in space and weight. By utilizing
advanced chemistry and system design, the Super B Epsilon provides enormous power and
energy reserves for full freedom on the go. And with the free BeInCharge app for iPhone and
Android, you always know the exact state and conditions of the Li-ion battery.
This manual contains all the information necessary to install, use and maintain the Li-ion
battery. We kindly ask you to read this manual carefully before using the product. In this
manual, the Super B Epsilon SB12V1200Wh-M Li-ion battery will be referred to as: the Li-ion
battery. This manual is meant for the installer and the user of the Li-ion battery. Only qualified,
certified personnel may install and perform maintenance on the Li-ion battery. Please consult
the index at the start of this manual to locate information relevant to you.
The boundaries of its use, as described in this manual should always be upheld. The Li-
ionbattery may not be used in medical or in aviation related applications. The Li-ion battery
may not be used for any purposes other than described in this manual. Using the Li-ion
battery for any other purpose will be considered improper use and will void the warranty
of the product. Super B cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by improper,
incorrect or unwise use of the product. Read and understand this manual completely before
using the product.
During the use of the product, user safety should always be ensured, so installers, users,
service personnel and third parties can safely use the Li-ion battery. This is the original
manual, keep it in a safe location! Please consult www.super-b.com for the latest version of
all manuals.
Copyright© Super B All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Super B
or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international
treaty provisions. Super B products are covered by Dutch and foreign patents, issued and
pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.
Specifications and price change privileges reserved. Super B is a registered trademark.

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For more information, or to order documents, contact:
Super B Lithium Power B.V.
Demmersweg 3
7556 BN Hengelo (Ov) The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www: www.super-b.com

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Table of content
1. Introduction 6
1.1. Product description 6
1.2. Glossary of Terminology 6
1.3. Used symbols 7
2. Product specifications 7
2.1. Product features 7
2.2. General product specifications 8
2.3. Technical specifications 8
2.3.1. Battery designation 8
2.3.2. Electrical properties (23°C) 8
2.3.3. Dimensions (LN5) 9
2.4. Environmental conditions 10
2.5. Required tools 10
2.6. Components 11
2.7. Connections, indicators and battery controls 12
2.7.1. J1 / CAN1 (RJ45) 13
2.7.2. J2 Inputs (WR-MPC3 3mm Male Header) 13
2.7.3. J3 Monitor (WR-MPC3 3mm Male Header) 13
2.7.4. J4 Outputs (WR-MPC3 3mm Male Header) 14
2.7.5. J5 / CAN 2 (RJ45) 14
2.7.6. S1 Push button 14
2.7.7. S2 Configuration Switch 15
2.7.8. X1 / X2, Battery terminals 15
2.7.9. Bluetooth 15
2.7.10. LED Indicators 16
2.7.11. Operation modes 17
2.7.12. System components operation modes dependencies 17
2.8. Optional Components 18
3. Safety guidelines and measures 18
3.1. General 18
3.2. Disposal 19
3.3. Safety symbols and markings on product 20
4. Installation 21
4.1. General information 21
4.2. Unpacking 21
4.3. Preparing the Li-ion battery for use 21
4.3.1. Placement of the Li-ion battery 21
4.3.2. Set the Li-ion battery in normal operation mode 21
4.4. Connection wires 21
4.4.1. Connecting power cables with automotive type terminals 22

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4.4.2. Connecting shrink fit type of power cables 23
4.4.3. Connecting power cables with automotive type terminals and caps 24
4.5. Connecting to the CAN interface (RJ45) 26
4.5.1. Connecting the data cables 26
4.6. Connecting a charger to the Li-ion battery 28
4.7. Connecting batteries in parallel 29
5. Battery use 30
5.1. General information 30
5.2. Charging 30
5.2.1. Charging rate 30
5.2.2. Charging method 31
5.2.3. Battery balancing 33
5.3. Li-ion battery self consumption 33
5.4. Battery History Recording 33
6. Inspection, cleaning and maintenance 34
6.1. General information 34
6.2. Inspection 34
6.3. Cleaning 34
7. Storage 35
8. Transportation 36
8.1. General 36
9. Disposal and recycling 37
9.1. General information 37
10. Troubleshooting 38
11. Warranty and liability 39
Appendix I. Declaration of conformity 41
Appendix II. Performance Graphs and tables 42
Appendix III. Conductor requirements 43

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1. Introduction
1.1. Product description
The SB12V1200Wh-M is a Lithium Iron Phosphate rechargeable battery. The unique
combination of state-of-the art technology and smart software makes this Li-ion battery a
robust, safe and easy to use energy storage solution.
Compared to conventional lead acid batteries, the Super B Epsilon saves up to 70 % in space
and weight. It offers fast charging, is very efficient, has extremely high performance and is
maintenance free.
Moreover, the Super B Epsilon uses exceptionally safe lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4)
technology. With its integrated battery management system the Li-ion battery is protected
from deep discharging, overcharging and overheating. Eliminating the need for an external
safety relay means the Li-ion battery is very easy to install.
The Super B Epsilon also has integrated battery monitoring which provides details about its
status such as voltage, current, temperature, state of charge and time remaining. Hands-on
monitoring is possible via Bluetooth, external monitoring devices and LED indicators inform
you about the actual status of your Li-ion battery. The free BeInCharge app provides 24/7
information about the state of charge, time to go and status of the Li-ion battery.
Potential applications of this Li-ion battery include: Recreation vehicles service battery,
marine service battery, energy storage solutions.
In Appendix I, the Declaration of Conformity for the Li-ion battery is given.
1.2. Glossary of Terminology
BMS: Battery Management System
Charge cycle: A period of use from fully charged, to fully discharged, and fully
recharged again
Endurance Life-cycle: The products maximum lifespan, achieved by following the guidelines
presented in this manual
LiFeP04 Lithium Iron Phosphate
SoC: State of Charge
CCCV Constant Current - Constant Voltage
DoD Depth of Discharge
Table 1. Glossary of terminology

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1.3. Used symbols
The following icons will be used throughout the manual:
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Warning! A warning indicates severe damage to the user and/or product may occur when a
procedure is not carried out as described.
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Caution! A caution sign indicates problems may occur if a procedure is not carried out as
described. It may also serve as a reminder to the user.
2. Product specifications
2.1. Product features
• Replacement for lead acid LN5 batteries
• Traction battery
• Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4): Safe lithium technology
• High performance, even under extreme conditions
• Integrated BMS (Battery-Management system)
• Superior abuse tolerance
• Fast charging and discharging
• Very efficient
• Maintenance free
• Terminals for 95mm² wire connection / M8 flat terminal with automotive terminal post with
rotation lock
• Integrated protection device for maximum protection and safety
• 200A max continuous discharge
• Peak power (30s) 350 A
• Charge current regulator, for safe low temperature charging
• Wireless communication interface: Bluetooth
• Wired communication interfaces: CANopen
• Battery monitoring / History Storage
• Adaptive cell balancing
• Low self-discharge
• Free mobile application for iOS and Android: BeInCharge, to know the state and conditions of
the Li-ion battery

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2.2. General product specifications
Product name Super B Epsilon, SB12V1200Wh-M
Producer Super B
Battery type Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFeP04)/traction battery
EAN number 8718531361317
Cycle life > 2000 (0.3C continuous discharge, DoD 100%)
Table 2. General product specifications
*The cycle life value given above is an indication at 23°C. Battery cycle life depends strongly on temperature and the
applied charging and discharging loads. For more information on the cycle life of theLi-ion battery, appendix II may be
consulted.
2.3. Technical specifications
Mass: 12.5 kg (+ /- 5%)
Ingress protection rating: IP52
Table 3. Technical specifications
2.3.1. Battery designation
Battery designation according to IEC 61960: 4IFpR19/66-60
Table 4. Battery designation
2.3.2. Electrical properties (23°C)
Open Circuit Voltage* 13.2V dc
Nominal voltage ** 12.9V dc
Rated capacity 90Ah / 1152Wh
Charge method CCCV
Charge voltage 14.3V... 14.6V
End-of-discharge voltage 8V dc
Charge current Max 90A (1C)
Discharge current continuous 200A
Discharge current 30 seconds 350A
Table 5. Electrical properties (23 °C)
* Open Circuit Voltage at 50% SoC, no load
** Nominal voltage (V) at 50% SoC, 0.2C discharge
More information on the Li-ion battery’s performance may be found in Appendix II.

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2.3.3. Dimensions (LN5)
Height (H): 190 mm
Width (W): 353 mm
Thickness (T): 175 mm
Table 6. Dimensions
174
+0
mm
-2
353
+0
mm
-2
175
+0
mm
-2
168
+0
mm
-4
190
+0
mm
-4
Figure 1. Dimensions

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2.4. Environmental conditions
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Warning! The Li-ion battery may only be used in conditions specified in this manual.
Exposing the Li-ion battery to conditions outside the specified boundaries may lead to serious
damage to the product and/or the user.
Use the Li-ion battery in a dry, clean, dust free, well ventilated space. Do not expose the Li-
ion battery to fire or water or solvents.
When the batteries are placed in an enclosed environment without air circulation, it is
advised to provide 2 ventilation holes of 100mm x 100mm each, to prevent heat built-up.
Recommended charge temperature range -10°C to +45°C*
Discharging operating temperature range -20°C to +60°C*
Short term (<1 month) storage temperature range -10°C to +35°C
Long term (>1 month) storage temperature range 23 ± 5°C
Relative humidity 10-90%
Vibrations and shocks According UN38.3
Table 7. Environmental conditions
* When temperature is < 0ºC and > 45ºC performance will be degraded. (see Appendix II)
2.5. Required tools
• 13mm Hexagon socket wrench
• Torque wrench
• Combined 2.5mm / 6mm Allen hex key (included with Li-ion battery)

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2.6. Components
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Figure 2. Components
1. (1x) Super B SB12V1200Wh-M Li-ion battery
2. (1x) Tool (combined 2.5mm/6mm Allen key)
3. (2x) Allen Bolt M8 x 20mm
4. (2x) Hex bolt M8 x 16mm
5. (4x) Spring washer M8
6. (2x) Plain washer M8
7. (1x) Removable automotive battery pole positive
8. (1x) Removable automotive battery pole negative
9. (2x) Removable handles
10. USB stick (manual)
11. RJ45 CAN Termination resistor

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2.7. Connections, indicators and battery controls
J1 J2 J3 J4
S1 S2
X1
X2
J5
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Figure 3. Connections, indicators and battery controls
J1: RJ45 (CAN1)
J2: Inputs 4 Pins
J3: Monitor 6 Pins
J4: Outputs 8 Pins
J5: RJ45 (CAN2)
S1: Push Button
S2: Configuration switch
X1: Battery Terminal up to 1x 95mm2 wire connection or standard automotive terminal
X2: Battery Terminal up to 1x 95mm2 wire connection or standard automotive terminal

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2.7.1. J1 / CAN1 (RJ45)
PIN # Service description Function
1CAN High Communication
2CAN Low Communication
3CAN Ground Communication
4Not Connected -
5Not Connected -
6CAN Shield EMC
7Not Connected -
8CAN Power Looped through and not used by Li-ion
battery
Table 8. CAN 1 / J1 interface
2.7.2. J2 Inputs (WR-MPC3 3mm Male Header)
PIN # Service description Function Range Range
1IN 1A For future use + (0...60Vdc)
2IN 1B For future use -
3IN 2A Storage mode (See
chapter 7) + (0...60Vdc)
4IN 2B Storage mode (See
chapter 7) -
Table 9. Inputs J2
2.7.3. J3 Monitor (WR-MPC3 3mm Male Header)
PIN # Service description Function Range
1Battery + Power + (5... 18Vdc)
2State of Charge SOC Indication 0...10Vdc
3Not Connected - -
4Not Connected - -
5LIN Communication -45...+45Vdc
6Battery - Power -
Table 10. Monitor J3

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2.7.4. J4 Outputs (WR-MPC3 3mm Male Header)
PIN # Service description Function Range
1OUT 1A Generator control -60...+60Vdc
2OUT 1B Generator control -60...+60Vdc
3OUT 2A Inverter control -60...+60Vdc
4OUT 2B Inverter control -60...+60Vdc
5OUT 3A For future use -60...+60Vdc
6OUT 3B For future use -60...+60Vdc
7OUT 4A For future use -60...+60Vdc
8OUT 4B For future use -60...+60Vdc
Table 11. Outputs J4
2.7.5. J5 / CAN 2 (RJ45)
PIN # Service description Type of signal to the product
1CAN High Communication
2CAN Low Communication
3CAN Ground Power
4Not Connected -
5Not Connected -
6CAN Shield EMC
7Not connected -
8CAN Power Looped through and not used by Li-ion
battery
Table 12. CAN 2 / J5 interface
2.7.6. S1 Push button
Service description Type of signal to the product Range
Switch Input High / Low
Table 13. Switch S1

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2.7.7. S2 Configuration Switch
For functions see software release document.
CAN Undefined / Spare Protocol
Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6 Switch 7 Switch 8
1Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off CAN communication
disabled*
2Off On Off Off Off Off Off Off CAN open
Table 14. CAN Protocol Configurations (* When CANopen is switched off,
the Li-ion battery goes into power saving mode, see chapter 5.3)
2.7.8. X1 / X2, Battery terminals
PIN # Service description Range Function
1Battery - Terminal - Minus supply of battery
2Battery + Terminal + (14.6Vdc) Plus supply of battery
Table 15. Battery terminal interface
2.7.9. Bluetooth
Service description Type of signal to the product Range
Bluetooth Communication 10 meter
(class 2)
Table 16. Bluetooth

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2.7.10. LED Indicators
D2D1 D3
Figure 4. LED Indicators
D1 (Green)* D2 (Yellow)* D3 (Red)* Mode
1Off Off Off Empty / Deep discharge/ Storage
mode
2 Off Off On Alarm mode
3 On Off Off Operation mode
4 Off On Off Warning mode
Table 17. LED Mode
ds
When the Li-ion battery is in idle mode “not charging or discharging”, LED indicator flashes
every 3 seconds) .
The Green and the Red leds will flash 3 times before the Li-ion battery goes to Empty/Deep
discharge/ Storage mode.

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2.7.11. Operation modes
Empty mode
The Li-ion battery voltage is below 10V.
Deep discharge mode
The Li-ion battery voltage is below 6V. The Li-ion battery is not usable anymore.
Storage mode
The Li-ion battery was set to storage mode manually.
Alarm mode
The BMS detects either an internal or external failure. If a critical alarm occurs during
operation mode, the mode management function goes to alarm mode.
Operation mode
The Li-ion battery is fully operational. No error is detected.
Warning mode
The Li-ion battery parameters are out of specified limit(s)
2.7.12. System components operation modes dependencies
Operating mode Protective disconnect
device Communication* BMS
Configuring mode Open Yes Active
Operation mode Closed Yes Active
Alarm mode Open Yes Active
Empty / Deep discharge Open No Inactive
Storage mode Open / Closed No Sleep
Table 18. System components operation modes dependencies (*communication is dependent of configuration switch setting)

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2.8. Optional Components
Description Article name EAN code
4 pins 3 mm plug
WR-MPC3, Single Row Female Receptacle
Housing, 4 pins, (3.00mm) WR-MPC3 micro
power connector (4 positions)
4200 000 0006 0
6 pins 3 mm plug
WR-MPC3, Single Row Female Receptacle
Housing, 6 pins, (3.00mm) WR-MPC3 micro
power connector (6 positions)
4200 000 0005 0
8 pins 3 mm plug
WR-MPC3, Single Row Female Receptacle
Housing, 8 pins, (3.00mm) WR-MPC3 micro
power connector (8 positions)
4200 000 0004 0
3 mm pins
WR-MPC3, Male Crimp Terminal, (3.00mm)
WR-MPC3 micro power connector contact
crimp Pin
4200 000 0007 0
RJ45 cable SB RJ45 cable 1 m 8718531361386
RJ45 termination
resistor SB RJ 45 CAN terminator Epsilon 8718531361331
BM01 Battery monitor SB BM01 12V 8718531361041
BM01 Epsilon Cable SB BM01 cable Epsilon 8718531361348
Touch Display +
Epsilon Cable SB Touch display Epsilon + 5m cable 8718531361454
Push button Push button 8718531361515
Auto restart Auto restart 8718531361508
Table 19. Optional components that can be used with the Li-ion battery
3. Safety guidelines and measures
3.1. General
• Do not short-circuit the Li-ion battery.
• Treat the Li-ion battery as described in this manual.
• Do not dismantle, crush, puncture, open or shred the Li-ion battery.
• Do not expose Li-ion battery to heat or fire. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
• Do not remove the Li-ion battery from its original packaging until required for use.
• In the event of the Li-ion battery leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the
skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of
water and seek medical advice.
• Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the Li-ion battery.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (–) marks on the Li-ion battery and equipment and ensure
correct use.

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• Do not use any battery which is not designed for use with theLi-ion battery.
• Do not mix batteries of different manufacture, capacity, size or type within a device.
• Keep the Li-ion battery clean and dry.
• Secondary batteries need to be charged before use. Always use the correct charger and refer
this manual for proper charging instructions.
• Do not leave the Li-ion battery on prolonged charge when not in use.
• After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the Li-ion
battery several times to obtain maximum performance.
• Retain the original product documentation for future reference.
• Remove theLi-ion battery from the equipment when not in use.
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Warning! Keep the Li-ion battery away from water, dust and contamination.
3.2. Disposal
Dispose of the Li-ion battery in accordance with local, state and federal laws and
regulations.
Batteries may be returned to the manufacturer.
Do not mix with other (industrial) waste.

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3.3. Safety symbols and markings on product
Several safety symbols and markings can be found on the product. These markings are
displayed below. Never remove these markings!
The meanings of the symbols:
Shield eyes
Note operating instructions
Battery acid
Explosive gas
No smoking, no naked flames, no sparks
Keep away from children
Dispose of the Li-ion battery in accordance with local, state and federal laws and
regulations. Batteries may be returned to the manufacturer. Do not mix with other
(industrial waste)
This product, or sections of this product can be recycled
Table 20. Safety symbols
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