Ultralife URB0001 User manual

MKM Multi-Kilowatt Module
User Manual
MKM Multi-Kilowatt Module User Manual
Newark, New York |315-332-7100 |Fax: 315-331-7800
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The information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a warranty of performance. • 10 APR 15 UBI-05342 Rev: A
P/N:URB0001
P/N:URB0001‐SMB
P/N:URB0003
P/N:URB0003‐SMB

MKM Multi-Kilowatt Module User Manual
Newark, New York |315-332-7100 |Fax: 315-331-7800
©2013 Ultralife Corporation • www.ultralifecorp.com • All information is subject to change without notice.
The information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a warranty of performance. • 10 APR 15 UBI-05342 Rev: A
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Ultralife Corporation
2000 Technology Parkway
Newark, New York 14513
Phone: (315) 332-7100
Fax: (315) 331-7800
Email: [email protected]
http://www.ultralifecorporation.com

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The information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a warranty of performance. • 10 APR 15 UBI-05342 Rev: A
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CONTENTS
1ABOUT THIS MANUAL.............................................................................4
1.1SYMBOLS USED........................................................................................4
1.2CAUTION..................................................................................................5
1.3WARNINGS...............................................................................................5
1.4HIGH VOLTAGE.........................................................................................5
1.5CLASS 9HAZARDOUS ...............................................................................5
2PRODUCT DESCRIPTION........................................................................6
2.1FEATURES SET.........................................................................................6
2.2DISCHARGING...........................................................................................9
2.3CHARGING ...............................................................................................9
2.4PARALLEL CONNECTIONS ..........................................................................9
2.5SERIES CONNECTIONS ............................................................................10
2.6ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ...................................................................10
3APPENDIX A ..............................................................................................11
3.1COMMUNICATION PORT...........................................................................11
3.2CONTACT INFORMATION ..........................................................................11

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1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Please be sure to read all points in this section in their entirety before proceeding further.
1.1 Symbols Used
The symbols shown in this section appear throughout this manual. The NOTE symbol
identifies important information that requires special attention. The other symbols
represent important safety advice, and appear in the form of WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
against possible hazards to people or equipment, respectively. These safety WARNINGS
and CAUTIONS must be followed at all times. They are flagged by use of a triangular alert
icon shown just to the left of the cautionary advice given, as shown below:
NOTE: Note statements contain important information that may affect
how you use this product.
WARNING: Warning statements mean danger. They identify practices,
procedures or conditions such as high voltage that could result in injury
or loss of life and which, therefore, require extreme care before
proceeding.
CAUTION: Caution statements denote a hazard. They identify practices,
procedures or conditions that could result in damage to or destruction of
this product or other equipment or property.
CLASS 9 HAZARDOUS

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1.2 Caution
Do inspect all cables and connections for damage prior to use
Do install only with like MKM products
Do not mix MKM part numbers
Do follow all charging recommendations
Do recharge batteries every 6 months minimum
Follow all safety instructions
Do not stack over 4 units high
Do use 2 man lift
1.3 Warnings
Do not expose to water
Do use only approved chargers or consult factory
1.4 High Voltage
Series configurations lead to high voltage and can be lethal; these systems
should only installed by properly trained personnel.
Consult factory when using in series arrangements
External diode protection may be required in high voltage systems
1.5 Class 9 Hazardous
These batteries contain over 100 Watt Hours of energy and are considered
Class 9 goods during transportation. Consult with the factory for additional
information.

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2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Multi Kilowatt Modules are large format battery products based on various Lithium Ion
chemistries. The chemistry of this group of MKM batteries is based on Lithium Iron
Phosphate, offering a very high cycle life and safety characteristics. Nominal voltage for
the listed models is 24VDC, with an overall range of 23V to 28.8VDC.
The MKM products have Ultralife SmartCircuit®Protection electronics and fuel gauging.
Ultralife SmartCircuit®electronics have been evolved over time to include the most
advanced technologies available, attributed to Ultralife’s 18+ years of Lithium ion
protection circuit design and control. These advanced designs protect the module against
several abuse conditions including: Over Discharge, Over Charge, Short Circuit, and Over
Temperature. Additionally, there are several layers of passive protection components
designed into the MKM including fusing and over current breakers.
2.1 Features Set
POWER STATUS LED BREAKER
AUXILIARY CONN
GROUND STUD
COMM

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1. Power Connection
The main connector is an Anderson Power Products SB120 style power plug.
The mating plug has + / - labeled as to the correct orientation.
2. Ground Stud
There is a ground stud on the front panel to protect the panel from being
inadvertently energized, connect this stud to a known good ground.
3. Comm Port
The communication connector is a standard RJ45 connector. There are several
protocols being used in various versions of MKM. Initial versions have I2C
protocol as standard. Future models will have SMBus and CAN Bus, among
others. The Communication port is used for State of Charge and other internal
battery statuses.
Verify the version MKM you are using and the communication protocol before
proceeding. Please consult the factory for additional communications protocol
information.
The communication port requires an external +5/3VDC and Ground connection to
properly function. The port is fully isolated from the battery by an ADUM1250.
The pin out is as follows:
Pin 4 – I2C Data
Pin 5 – I2C Clock
Pin 7 - +5/3VDC
Pin 8 – Return (-)
Available registers are listed at the end of the Manual.
4. Status LED
The status LED provides information about the operational and error modes of
the MKM. The list of codes and meaning are present in the status table below:
COLOR FREQUENCY STATE
GREEN BLINKING OPERATING NORMALLY
RED BLINKING FAULT/FULLY DISCHARGED CONDITION
PRESENT
AMBER STEADY ON BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED IN “FLOAT” MODE
NONE NONE BATTERY IS TURNED OFF
The status LED may turn red briefly before turning off when the circuit breaker is
cycled. This is normal.

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5. Auxiliary Connector
This connector is an Andersen Power Products Power Pak 6 Position connector.
The auxiliary connector has internal form-C relay connections and the connection
for an external balancing resistor; one position is empty (red).
The form C normally closed contact is connected to the black and green
positions on the auxiliary connector. The normally open contact is connected
between the yellow and black positions on the auxiliary connector. Both contacts
actuate to the normal position on power up if the MKM is functioning properly.
The relay is rated at 1A continuous and 12V maximum.
The external balancing resistor is recommended to be a 300W 25Ohm resistor
for rapid balancing. This resistor is required to rapidly balance MKMs when in
series connect mode. The resistor connections are the Blue colored contacts in
the auxiliary connector.
6. Breaker
The breaker is a secondary level of protection against output faults. It also
controls the power output of the MKM and allows the MKM to go into sleep mode
when in the off position, saving power during storage or transport.
7. Case Interlocks
The MKM Case has interlocking features for stacking and securing MKM
batteries both horizontally and vertically. It is recommended stacking be limited
to 4 MKM batteries high in all applications. The MKMs can be used in any
attitude, orientation does not matter.
INTERLOCK
FEATURES
Do not stack more than four (4) high

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2.2 Discharging
The MKM products can be discharged repeatedly to 100% depth of discharge during use.
The MKM products have an extremely low internal resistance which allows high utilization
of internal battery energy with little loss due to heat. In system design, care should be
taken to limit capacitance to less than 2mF on the target device, as this can lead to high
inrush currents and nuisance tripping of the protection electronics over current protection.
If a highly capacitive load is attached; a pre-charge circuit should be implemented.
If there are extended times between fully discharging and recharging, care should be
taken to leave some reserve energy in the MKM during discharge. It is highly
recommended to never discharge the battery to “cutoff,” when the battery turns off the
output voltage. The system should be designed in such a way to prevent discharge to
cutoff.
2.3 Charging
The MKM products have been designed to be utilized with advanced Sealed Lead Acid
chargers, Power supplies, and Lithium Ion chargers. Please consult factory to verify the
applicability of a proposed charging solution. The MKM products can be charged rapidly
utilizing a 1-2 hour charge rate depending on model. It is suggested the MKM modules be
charged at constant current followed by constant voltage, a standard Lithium Ion type
charge. If long charge times (>10 hour) are used in system design, a constant current
charge to a cutoff voltage can be used.
The MKM products can be float charged, but it is suggested to conserve energy and
maximize life that charge be terminated when full, and then reinitiated when a noticeable
voltage drop occurs (approximately 1V).
Due to the low internal resistance of the MKM products, it is suggested that recharge be
preformed within 24 hours of a complete discharge. If there are extended times between
fully discharging and recharging, care should be taken to leave some reserve energy in
the MKM during discharge.
2.4 Parallel Connections
Factory suggests limiting number of MKMs in parallel to less than 10. This will result in a
very low resistance battery, so the user is cautioned as high capacitive loads will create
large current spikes which will/can lead to nuisance tripping of protection electronics. It is
suggested that all batteries be connected to a high current bus with as short wires as
possible.

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2.5 Series Connections
Series connections can lead to high voltages and should be carefully configured by
experienced and qualified personnel only. Please refer to proper codes and guidelines for
safe installation. Refer to the latest edition of the National Electric Code for additional
details. For series installations, it is recommended a cutoff voltage be set to 23.25V per
series module.
Ultralife suggests contacting the factory for assistance when connecting MKMs in series,
as external diodes may be required, as well as proper fusing and protection for safety.
2.6 Environmental Controls
Although the Lithium batteries in the MKM series are extremely robust, it is suggested they
be used in a controlled temperature atmosphere of between 5C and 45C for optimum
performance. Environmental exposure outside of these limits will result in decreased
overall performance and possible decrease in cycle life.

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3 Appendix A
3.1 Communication Port
The communication port is a direct I2C Connection to the internal fuel gauge. The
fuel gauge is programmed at the factory for the specifics of the MKM chemistry.
There are a few correction factors needed to use the data stored in the fuel gauge.
Voltage must be multiplied by 8.
Current must be multiplied by 72 for a URB0001, 44 for a URB0003.
Capacity in Ahr must be multiplied by 72 for a URB0001, 44 for a URB0003.
All registers in the fuel gauge are available on the datasheet for the MAXIM 17047
Model M3 Fuel Gauge.
3.2 Contact Information
For Sales, Service, Technical and Safety Assistance:
Ultralife Corporation
2000 Technology Parkway
Newark, New York 14513
Phone: (315) 332-7100
Fax: (315) 331-7800
Email: [email protected]
http://www.ultralifecorporation.com
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