Xantrex 880-0125-12 User manual

Owner’s Guide
125Ah Battery with Integrated
Battery Management System
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DANGER
HAZARD OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
This Xantrex 125Ah Battery with BMS Owner's Guide is in addition to, and incorporates by reference, the relevant product manuals for each
product in the power system. After reviewing this guide you must read the relevant product manuals. Unless specified, information on safety,
specifications, installation, and operation is as shown in the primary documentation received with the product. Ensure you are familiar with that
information before proceeding.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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Contents
Important Safety Information 3
Introduction 5
Installation 6
Operation 9
Power Button and LED Indicator 9
Remote Panel 10
Battery Charging 11
Low Battery Recovery 12
Troubleshooting 13
Specifications 14
Battery Disposal 16
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Important Safety Information
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical equipment shall be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel.
Certain configuration tasks shall only be performed by qualified personnel in consultation with your local
utility and/or an authorized dealer. Servicing of batteries and the BMS shall only be performed or supervised
by qualified personnel with knowledge of lithium-ion batteries and their required precautions. Qualified
personnel have training, knowledge, and experience in:
• Installing electrical equipment
• Applying applicable installation codes
• Analyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing electrical work
• Installing and configuring lithium-ion batteries
• Selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
No responsibility is assumed by Xantrex LLC for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.
DANGER
HAZARD OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See
NFPA 70E or CSA Z462.
• Equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel.
• In case of fire, use only a Class ABC type (dry chemical) fire extinguisher. Water can be a dangerous
extinguishing medium for energized equipment because of the risk of electrical shock.
• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm all circuits are de-energized.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to flames.
• Do not attempt to open or dismantle the lithium-ion battery. If the battery is damaged, do not touch the
corrosive electrolyte or powder. In case battery content comes in contact with skin or eyes, immediately
flush the affected area with large amount of clean water and seek medical help.
• Do not crush, puncture, or drop the battery.
• Do not install in environments where the ambient temperature exceeds 113°F(45°C).
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
HAZARD OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, BURN,OR PERSONAL INJURY
• Do not connect other battery types to the system DC load or the system DC bus.
• Do not expose any of the equipment to rain, snow, or liquids of any type. Products are designed for indoor
use only.
• Do not operate the battery or other equipment with damaged or substandard wiring.
• Do not replace the battery fuses or any other fuses in the system by yourself.
• Do not obstruct the air ventilation openings on the system devices. Do not install or operate any of the
system devices in compartment containing flammable materials or in locations that require ignition-
protected equipment.
• When the lithium-ion battery becomes damaged, it can release harmful gases. In such a case, ventilate
the area whenever possible but evacuate the vicinity immediately.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Do not physically modify the system devices, wiring harness, and accessories.
• Do not alter the factory settings on any of the system devices including the BMS.
• Do not disassemble the Xantrex Battery or the BMS. They contain non-serviceable parts.
• Only charge the Xantrex Battery with an approved charger. Contact Xantrex for details.
• Do not operate or store the battery outside of the specified environmental limits.
•Do not charge the battery in ambient temperature below freezing.
• Do not charge the battery above 14.6V.
• Do not allow the battery to be completely depleted.
• Do not disconnect the battery while it is being charged.
• Components which can be recycled must be recycled and those that cannot be recycled must be
disposed of according to local, regional, and national environmental regulations.
Failure to followtheseinstructionscan result in damageto equipment and may void thewarranty.
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1
Introduction
IMPORTANT
ON FIRST USE: Perform a full charge, discharge, and charge cycle to ensure maximum
battery life. For information, see the Battery Storage Guide (doc number 975-1005-01-01).
The Xantrex 125Ah Battery is a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry battery with an
integrated Battery Management System (BMS).
The BMS monitors voltage, current, state-of-charge (SoC), and temperature inside the
battery and primarily protects the battery by disconnecting it from the rest of the power
system when it detects any potentially harmful conditions. It collects data from the battery
and sends this data for analysis via a digital interface.
BMS
POWER SYSTEM
12 V Li-ion
Battery Pack
Go to www.xantrex.com for the complete Owner’s Guide
(document number 975-0824-01-01).
Information from the battery is displayed
in real time through Bluetooth wireless
communication.
The BMS transmits monitoring data over
the integrated Bluetooth interface,
allowing users to check the battery data
on their mobile phones or tablets.
You may download the Xantrex Battery app from Google Play or the App Store.
The battery also features a 10% Reserve Voltage. This 10% reserve can be activated by a
single press of the Power button, if necessary.
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2
Installation
NOTICE
RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Do not connect multiple batteries in series. Parallel connection is permitted.
• The battery must be installed upright with the cable/terminal side up.
Failure to followtheseinstructionscan result in damageto equipment and may void thewarranty.
1. Check the battery for visible damage including cracks, dents, and deformations on the
body. The top surface and the battery terminals must be clean, dry, and free of dirt
and corrosion.
2. Make sure the 125Ah Battery is turned off. If the Power button LED is illuminated,
press and hold the Power button for three seconds until the LED turns off.
3. Select and place the battery in a clean, cool, and dry location.
4. Prepare the following:
lterminal bolts sized M8 1.25x12mm (supplied)
llock washers (supplied)
lflat washers (supplied)
lbattery cables terminated with M8 (or 5/16”) cable ring lugs (do not use
stainless steel lugs)
lDC fuse (100A, 32V) and fuse holder
WARNING
HAZARD OF FIRE
Use only stranded, copper wire rated 75°C minimum. Make sure battery connections are tightened to a
torque of 106in-lb (12Nm) of force. Loose connections will overheat.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
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5. Attach the neg(–) battery cable to the neg(–) battery power terminal. See the
illustration below for proper stacking of terminal connections. Torque terminal bolt to
106 in-lb (12N-m).
6. Install a DC fuse and fuse holder on a short battery cable that will be used for the
positive side of the DC circuit. The fuse must: (a) be as close to the pos(+) battery
power terminal as possible; (b) be rated for DC circuits; (c) be a Class T fuse.
7. Attach the fused battery cable to the pos(+) battery power terminal. See the illustration
below for proper stacking of terminal connections. Torque terminal bolt to 106 in-lb
(12N-m).
terminal bolt
lock washer
flat washer
cable ring lug
battery power terminal
battery cable
WARNING
HAZARD OF FIRE AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Do not place washers in between the battery’s power terminal and the battery cable’s ring lug. Doing so
may cause excessive heating due to high resistance.
• Do not connect multiple batteries in series to get higher voltage as it will damage the internal BMS.
Parallel connection is permitted.
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or equipment.
PARALLEL = YES SERIES = NO
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NOTICE
REVERSE POLARITY DAMAGE
Check cable polarity before making the final DC connection. Positive must be connected to positive;
negative must be connected to negative. Reversing the positive and negative battery cables may damage
the battery and void your warranty.
Failure to followtheseinstructions can result in death, seriousinjury, orequipment damage.
8. Attach the pos(+) battery cable to the fused battery cable.
NOTE: When attaching more than one lug to each terminal, make sure at least 1/4” or
6mm of thread is available to secure the connection. Additionally, the ring terminal
lugs need to be “clocked” in such a way that they do not interfere with their flat
conducting surfaces. Acquire and use longer M8x1.25mm terminal bolts if necessary.
9. Turn the battery on and verify the voltage on the DC bus.
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Operation
Power Button and LED Indicator
The Xantrex 125Ah Battery has an LED indicator integrated into the Power button on the
unit itself.
Power button for On/Off/Alarm
lThe LED is off when the unit is turned off and battery power is disabled.
lThe LED is on when the unit is on and battery power is enabled.
Battery State LED Behavior
Battery is discharging. Steady on
Battery is being charged. Slowly blinking
Battery power is disabled. Off
Low battery condition Short flash
Alarm condition Rapid flashing
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Remote Panel
The Xantrex 125Ah Battery has a remote panel port next to the Power button on the unit.
REMOTE
BATTERY
The remote panel device is available to 2, 4, and 6 battery groups.
The example above is for a 2-battery group.
Remote Panel device
lConnects to a compatible battery.
lIt is used to turn the battery on and off.
lIt is equipped with LEDs that mimic the
behavior of the LED on the battery.
Battery State LED Behavior
Battery is discharging. Steady on
Battery is being charged. Slowly blinking
Battery power is disabled. Off
Low battery condition Short flash
Alarm condition Rapid flashing
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Battery Charging
When the battery’s SoC is greater than 10% and while battery power is still engaged, you
may charge the battery by engaging power from the charging source.
When SoC is less than 10% but greater than 3%, and the reserve shutdown event has
occurred, press the Power button on the unit. While battery power is engaged, start
charging the battery from the charging source.
NOTE: When charging, avoid using heavy loads to prevent prolonged charging time. Also,
avoid using heavy DC loads during charging to prevent the system from transitioning to
thermal protection mode.
To stop charging, disengage the power from any and all charging sources. Do not turn off
the unit to disconnect the battery while the system is charging.
NOTICE
RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Do not disconnect battery while the system is charging.
• Fully charge the battery and turn off the BMS when the system is not in use for less than a month.
Observe proper storage instructions from the battery manufacturer for long-term storage.
• Do not charge Lithium batteries in sub-freezing temperatures. They are not designed for it.
• Do not charge Lithium batteries above 14.6V.
Failure to followtheseinstructionscan result in damageto equipment orbattery and void battery and/or
equipment warranty.
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Low Battery Recovery
NOTICE
RISK OF BATTERY DAMAGE
Turn off (or disconnect) all loads completely before performing a Low Battery Recovery procedure.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to battery.
When SoC is less than 3% and the low voltage shutdown event has occured, charge the
battery immediately through a charging source. Follow the steps below.
1. Turn off (or disconnect) all DC and AC loads completely.
2. Start charging.
NOTE: If charging does not commence, then it is possible that the battery has been
completely depleted. The battery including the entire power system has to be serviced by a
qualified person such as an authorized technician. Contact your dealer for service.
NOTICE
RISK OF BATTERY DAMAGE
Do not perform the low battery recovery procedure repeatedly. Contact customer service so they can refer
you to an authorized technician for service.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to battery.
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Battery is turned
off
Battery is low (reserve
shutdown).
Follow the steps in Battery Charging and charge the
battery immediately.
Battery is critically low (low
voltage shutdown).
Follow the steps in Low Battery Recovery and charge
the battery immediately.
The battery will
not turn on.
Battery temperature is
outside normal range.
Apply proper ventilation and make sure ambient
temperature is not too hot or too cold.
Battery is critically low. Follow the steps in Low Battery Recovery and charge
the battery immediately.
NOTE: Refer to your equipment’s troubleshooting tips for specific information.
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Specifications
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Electrical
Overview
Nominal Voltage 12.8VDC
Nominal Capacity 125Ah
Internal Resistance ≤4mΩ
Physical
Features
L x W x H 318x 165x 215mm (12.52 x 6.5 x 8.46in)
Weight 15.1Kg (33.4lbs)
Major
Features
Reserve Power, High and Low Voltage Cutoff, High and Low Temperature Cutoff, Short
Circuit Protection, Bluetooth App Support,
Charging
Features
Temperature range 0 – 45 °C (32 – 113 °F)
Charge voltage 14.4Vrecommended (14.6 Vmax)
Charge voltage (solar charge
controller)
14.2–14.4 V (30minutes max absorption
time)
Float voltage (for standby use) 13.4 V
Charge current ≤50A (recommended)
Max charge current 100A with starting temp of 77°F (25°C)
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Discharging
Features
Temperature range -20 – 55 °C (-4 – 131 °F)
Output voltage 11.2 to 14.6 V
Discharge current ≤80A (recommended)
Max discharge current 100A with starting temp of 77°F (25°C)
(continuous)
Surge discharge current <400A for 30s max with starting temp of 77°F
(25°C)
Pulse discharge current <1000A for 1s max with starting temp of 77°F
(25°C)
Reserve cut-off voltage 12.0V ±0.05V
Discharge cut-off voltage 11.2 ±0.1V
Self-
discharge
rate
Residual capacity ≤3% per month; ≤15%per year
Reversible capacity ≤1.5%per month; ≤8% per year
Storage
Recommended temperature and
humidity 15 to 35°C (59 to 95°F)，45 to 75％RH
Temperature range
< 1 Month, -20 to 35°C (-4 to 95°F)
< 3 Months, 10 to 30°C (14 to 86°F)
For long term storage, see the Battery Storage
Guide (doc number 975-1005-01-01).
Others Battery cells are recognized components under UL1642 standard and representative
cells have been evaluated to IEC 62619 standard.
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Battery Disposal
At the end of the battery’s useful life, proper disposal is required. Do not dispose the battery
with ordinary household waste. Refer to your local codes for proper disposal of lithium-ion
batteries.
DANGER
HAZARD OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Upon disposal, do not crush, puncture, drop, disassemble, dispose of in fire, or similar actions.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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