Victron energy BSLBATT User manual

Installation & set-up guide

SAFETY GUIDELINES
Work or maintenance on the BSL battery should be carried out by
qualified personnel only.
Do not attempt to open or dismantle battery and/or cells.
The electrolyte contained in the battery cells is highly corrosive. In the
event of any damage to or leakage from the cells, treat contents with care,
do not allow contact with exposed skin or eyes. DO NOT INGEST.
The terminals of the BSL battery should always be considered live,
therefore do not place tools or any other items across the terminals. Do
not pierce, short or damage the terminals in any way. Do not touch the
terminals of the battery.
Fire Hazard: Do not discharge battery below specified minimum level as
this poses an increased fire risk. Do not attempt to charge a swollen or
damaged battery. In the event of fire, a CO2or Dry Powder extinguisher
should be used. Class D extinguishers are not suitable.
Dispose of batteries through the proper local regulations. Not suitable for
regular refuse/recycling.
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BSL & Victron set-up guide Page i BSL
Contents
1 Pin out diagram 1
2 Battery set-up 2
2.1 General .................................... 2
2.1.1 Turning battery on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1.2 CAN communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1.3 Drycontacts.............................. 2
2.1.4 Otherports .............................. 2
2.2 Multiplebatteries............................... 3
2.2.1 Max number of parallel batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2.2 Installing multiple batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2.3 Cable sizing with multiple batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2.4 Dip switch settings for multiple batteries (5.1kWh, 6.4kWh, 10.2kWh) 4
2.2.5 Dip switch settings for multiple batteries (8.2kWh) . . . . . . . . 4
3 Inverter set-up 5
3.1 Batteries per inverter size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1.1 5.1kWh(100Ah) ........................... 5
3.1.2 6.4kWh(125Ah) ........................... 5
3.1.3 10.2kWh(200Ah)........................... 5
3.1.4 8.2kWh(160Ah) ........................... 5
3.2 Battery set-up on Victron GX device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Inverter settings (Victron) 7
4.1 GeneralTab.................................. 7
4.2 GridTab.................................... 7
4.3 InverterTab.................................. 8
4.4 ChargerTab.................................. 8
4.5 Assistanttab(a) ............................... 9
4.6 Assistanttab(b) ............................... 9
4.7 Assistanttab(c) ............................... 10
4.8 Assistanttab(d) ............................... 10
4.9 Assistanttab(e) ............................... 11
4.10Assistanttab(f) ............................... 11
4.11Assistanttab(g) ............................... 12
4.12Assistanttab(h) ............................... 12
List of Figures
1 Pin-out diagram for 5.1kWh BSL battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Dip switch set up for multiple batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Dip switch set up for multiple batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

BSL & Victron set-up guide Page 1 BSL
1 Pin out diagram
Figure 1: Pin-out diagram for 5.1kWh BSL battery.
A - Power indicator light
B - Run light (battery activity)
C - Alarm indicator light
D - State of charge indicator lights
E - Reset switch (BMS Power button)
F - Dip switches for parallel connection
G - Dry Contacts (mostly unused)
H - RS485 Left port (Port 1), used for updating firmware.
I - CAN Port (Port 2), used for CAN communication.
J - RS232 Port (Unused)
K - RS485 Right Ports (Ports 4 & 5), used for parallel connections.
L - Circuit breaker (terminal power)
M - Positive terminal
N - Negative terminal
O - Carry handles
P - Mounting holes
Please note, this is the pin-out diagram for a generic, 5.1kWh BSL battery.
The rest of the battery pin-outs are very similar and can be accessed in the
various manuals dedicated to that battery.

BSL & Victron set-up guide Page 2 BSL
2 Battery set-up
2.1 General
2.1.1 Turning battery on and off
The battery can be switched on or off by holding down the small recessed button marked
“RESET” for around 3 seconds.
2.1.2 CAN communication
To connect a VE.Can or CAN-bus BMS “Type B” cable is required for CAN-Bus com-
munication between the BSL battery and the Victron GX device. Some inverters will
use different cable configuration, please check this with inverter suppliers.(Black to in-
verter/GX device, red to battery).
A Battery Monitoring Device (Victron BMV/Smartshunt) is not required as State of
Charge (SOC) is sent to the GX device via the CAN-Bus cable.
2.1.3 Dry contacts
Dry Contacts are mostly unused, but for communication with some non-smart systems
please see the table below. Working current should be less than 2A, mainly to connect
with an external indicator light or buzzer. The low battery signal should be at 10% of
the battery capacity.
2.1.4 Other ports
Port 1 (RS485) and port 3 (RS232) are used for programming and retrieving information
only and must be left open.