EPEVER LiFePO4 (LFP) Battery Product Manual
1. Important Safety Instructions
Thank you for choosing EPEVER Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. Please read this manual carefully before using this product. It is strictly forbidden to install this product in harsh environments such as moisture, salt spray, corrosion, greasy, flammable and explosive, or a large amount of dust accumulation. Please keep this product manual for future reference.
Precautions for Work and Storage
- Please keep the battery in a cool, dry place. The environment should be free of corrosive, explosive and insulation-damaging gases or conductive dust, and away from fire and heat sources and high pressure; ? It is forbidden to immerse the battery in water; ? Keep out of reach of children; ⚡ Pay attention to anti-static electricity (static electricity may damage the battery protection circuit, causing battery damage).
- The battery should be safely fixed in a reasonable use of the environment, the connector must be reliably connected to avoid contact friction caused by arc and sparks.
- When handling the battery, please handle it gently to avoid mechanical vibration, collision and pressure shock. Otherwise, it may cause internal short circuit of the battery, resulting in high temperature and fire.
- ❌ Do not short-circuit the positive and negative poles of the battery, and do not disassemble or assemble the battery to avoid danger.
- Please keep the battery in a semi-charged state (40%~80% SOC is appropriate). Please wrap the battery with non-conductive materials to avoid direct metal contact with the battery, which may cause battery damage.
- Please dispose of waste batteries safely and properly, and do not put them into fire or liquid. ?
- This battery cannot be used in series.
Danger Warning
- ? It is strictly forbidden to crush, drop, collide, puncture, burn and other destructive behaviors on the battery.
- ❌ It is forbidden to disassemble and assemble the battery. Improper disassembly and assembly may damage the protective function of the battery, resulting in deformation, heating, smoke or combustion of the battery.
- ❌ It is forbidden to short circuit the battery. It is prohibited to connect the positive and negative electrodes of the battery with conductive materials; Do not store or transport the battery with the conductor to avoid battery damage due to short circuit.
Emergency Treatment Method
- When the electrolyte leaks, avoid skin and eye contact with the electrolyte. In case of contact, wash immediately with plenty of water and seek help from a doctor. ?⚕️ It is forbidden for any person or animal to swallow any part of the battery or the substances contained in the battery.
- If the battery is seriously deformed or the electrolyte leaks due to collision and extrusion, the battery should be placed in the explosion-proof box or an open place, and the personnel should be evacuated quickly if conditions permit. ?
- If the battery catches fire during use or storage, use a high-pressure water cannon to extinguish the fire under the condition of ensuring personal safety. ?
- If the battery catches fire during charging, be sure to turn off the charger as soon as possible before executing the next fire extinguishing action. ?
2. General Information
Appearance
The battery features a black metal casing. Key components visible include:
- LCD color screen
- Metal handle
- Negative connector
- Positive connector
- Inverter communication interface
- Parallel communication interface
- Weak-current switch
- Grounding screw interface
- PC upper computer communication interface (labeled L)
- Parallel communication interface (labeled M)
- Pressure reducing valve
Product Size
The product dimensions are detailed, including specific requirements for fastener strips used for wall installation. The diagram shows the overall dimensions and mounting hole locations.
3. Basic Information
Interface Definition
The battery is equipped with multiple communication interfaces:
RS232 Communication Interface (RJ11)
Used to connect to the lithium battery PC upper computer. Pin definitions:
- Pin 1: NC
- Pin 2: NC
- Pin 3: TX
- Pin 4: RX
- Pin 5: GND
CAN/RS485 Communication Interface (RJ45)
Used for communication between the lithium battery and the inverter host. Pin definitions:
- Pin 1: RS485-B
- Pin 2: RS485-A
- Pin 3: GND
- Pin 4: CAN-H
- Pin 5: CAN-L
- Pin 6: NC
- Pin 7: RS485-A
- Pin 8: RS485-B
DIP Communication Interface (RJ45)
Used for parallel communication between lithium batteries. Pin definitions:
- Pin 1: RS485-B
- Pin 2: RS485-A
- Pin 3: GND
- Pin 4: GND
- Pin 5: OP+
- Pin 6: NC
- Pin 7: RS485-A
- Pin 8: RS485-B
BMS Communication Interface (RJ45)
Used for communication between lithium batteries in parallel. Pin definitions:
- Pin 1: RS485-B
- Pin 2: RS485-A
- Pin 3: GND
- Pin 4: GND
- Pin 5: UP-IN
- Pin 6: NC
- Pin 7: RS485-A
- Pin 8: RS485-B
Product Features
- Single voltage and overall voltage detection, over-voltage and under-voltage alarm and protection.
- Charge and discharge current detection, alarm, and protection.
- Cell, environment, and PCB temperature detection, with high/low temperature alarm and protection during charging and discharging.
- Output short circuit detection and protection.
- Battery SOC calculation and charge/discharge cycle calculation.
- Charge balancing function to reduce current for high-voltage cells (using BMS-set balance current).
- LED indicator function for current battery SOC, fault status, and operating status.
- BMS manual and automatic sleep function.
- Charge current limiting function.
- History storage function (minimum 500 storage capacity).
- RS485 communication function for real-time monitoring of BMS and battery status.
- Two-stage over-current protection for discharge with different response speeds for different current values, ensuring reliable battery protection.
LCD Color Display
The LCD color display provides an interface for monitoring and configuration:
Interface Introduction
- HOME page icon: Tap to enter the main menu.
- Main State icon: Click to enter the Main State interface.
- Parallel Data icon: Click to enter the Parallel Data page.
Menu Navigation
The menu structure allows access to various information and settings:
- Main State Page: Displays SOC, Current, Voltage.
- Home: Access to Main Menu.
- BMS INFO: Detailed battery information including Voltage, Temperature (Cell 01 to Cell 16, NT1, NT2, NT3, NT4, Mos-T, ENV-T), Warning, Protect, Fault Record.
- Warranty: Warranty information.
- Parallel data: Data related to parallel configurations.
- PACK Info: Detailed pack information.
- BMS Status: Current status of the BMS.
- PROTOCOL: Selection of communication protocols (e.g., LV BMS Protocol for Solar Inverter Family, PYLON PROTOCOL, SMA PROTOCOL, GROWATT ATT-PROTOCOL, etc.).
- System: System settings including RS485, Language select (English, Chinese Traditional, Chinese), PACK SN, Bluetooth SN.
Note: Protocol list is accessed from the BMS motherboard. Initial permission password is 123456. Permissions are required to change protocols.
4. Instructions
Packing List
Before unpacking, check the packaging for damage and verify the battery model. Contact after-sales service if any abnormalities are found. After unpacking, verify all items against the packing list:
- X1 Lithium battery
- X1 Fastener strips for installation against a wall
- X2 Fastener pieces for installation against a wall
- X1 Connecting plate
- X1 Positive output power cable
- X1 Negative output power cable
- X1 Positive connector quick plug
- X1 Negative connector quick plug
- X2 RNB22-8 wiring terminal
- X1 Battery pack parallel communication cable
- X1 RS485 communication cable
- X1 USB-A to RS232 communication cable
- X2 M8×12 bolt group
- X17 M6×14 bolt group
- X2 M8×60 expansion bolt
Installation Requirements
Space Installation Distance
Ensure all tools and devices are checked for safety. Minimize the distance between battery packs for optimal space utilization.
Installation Environment
- Optimal working temperature: 20~40°C.
- Avoid installation in environments with direct high temperature, rain, or close to high/low temperature sources.
- Avoid areas with drastic ambient temperature changes or strong interference.
- Keep away from children's access and areas prone to water accumulation.
- ? Do not place flammable and explosive materials around the equipment.
Prepare Tools
Required tools include:
- Hammer Drill
- Rubber Hammer
- Claw Safety Hammer
- Insulated Cross Screwdriver
- Insulated Slotted Screwdriver
- Spirit Level
- Tape Ruler
- Insulation Tape
- Dustproof Cover
- Protective Glasses
- Utility Knife
- Wire Stripper
- Diagonal Pliers
- MC4 Crimper
- Multimeter
- AC/DC Clamp-On Ammeter
- Marker Pen
- Electric Screwdriver
Space Installation Requirements
Follow these steps for wall mounting:
- Position the mounting bracket against the wall, ensure it is level, mark screw holes, and remove the bracket.
- Use a hammer drill to create holes (diameter: 10mm, depth: 65mm) and insert/tighten M8 expansion screws.
- Lift and stack lithium batteries vertically. Use M6×14 screws to secure fastener pieces, connecting pieces, and other accessories.
- Move the stacked battery packs to the desired position, align fixing strips against the wall, and affix them. Use four M6×14 screws to lock the battery pack from both sides. The final installation should be secure and stable.
Wiring Diagram
Connections include:
- Positive output power cable (1500mm)
- Negative output power cable (1500mm)
- RS485 communication cable (1500mm)
- Lithium battery positive parallel power cable
- Lithium battery negative parallel power cable
- Lithium battery parallel communication cable (DIP~BMS) (1200mm)
Warning:
- For safety and compliance, disconnect communication and cable links with the inverter when storing the battery.
- Wear safety helmets, goggles, protective shoes, and other safety equipment during handling and installation to prevent accidental injury.
- All wiring must be performed by professionals. Use the correct cables, preferably those provided or recommended by EPEVER, for safe and efficient system operation.
Charging Operation
- Check before charging: Inspect battery and inverter appearance, ensure power cords and wiring harnesses are connected. Verify power supply meets battery specifications.
- Turn off the inverter or other equipment. Connect the positive and negative terminals of the battery, and connect the communication cable normally. Warning: Ensure correct polarity before connecting the battery; do not reverse connect.
- Connect the charger to the power supply and turn it on.
- Start the battery. The POWER indicator will light up, and the SOC indicator will flash, indicating normal charging.
Standard Charging: Charge the battery to 57.6V with a constant current of 20A (0.2C), then switch to constant voltage charging at 57.6V until the current drops to 5A (0.05C).
Note: All tests stated in this document shall be performed at 25±2°C.
Discharge Operation
- Before discharging, check if the load and equipment are turned off.
- Properly connect the positive and negative terminals of the battery to the load/inverter or other equipment. Warning: Confirm positive and negative wiring before connecting; prohibit reverse connection.
- Turn on the load/inverter or other device.
- Start the battery. The POWER indicator will be steady on, the RUN indicator will flash for 0.5 seconds, and discharge will begin.
Standard Discharge: After standard charging, discharge the battery with a constant current of 20A (0.2C) until the battery voltage drops to 41.6V.
Note: All tests stated in this document shall be performed at 25±2°C.
Precautions for Charging and Discharging Operation
- When the temperature is high (≥35°C) in summer, avoid charging above 0.5C during the day. It is recommended to pause for over 30 minutes during charge-discharge conversion to prevent the battery from operating frequently in a high-temperature environment, which can affect its lifespan.
- When the temperature is low (<0°C) in winter, limit battery discharge depth to <70% to avoid over-discharge caused by low temperatures, which can affect battery life.
Warning: This lithium battery should only be used with a manufacturer- or manufacturer-matched compatible inverter or other equipment. When the lithium battery does not communicate with the inverter or other equipment, it is forbidden to use the lithium battery.
Description of Battery Parallel Capacity and Voltage
Capacity | Number of Battery Parallel Groups | Maximum Charging Voltage | Discharge Cut-off Voltage |
---|---|---|---|
106Ah | 2 groups | 57.6V | 41.6V |
212Ah | 3 groups | 57.6V | 41.6V |
318Ah | 4 groups | 57.6V | 41.6V |
424Ah | 5 groups | 57.6V | 41.6V |
530Ah | 6 groups | 57.6V | 41.6V |
636Ah | 7 groups | 57.6V | 41.6V |
742Ah | 8 groups | 57.6V | 41.6V |
5. Protection Features
The battery management system (BMS) includes comprehensive protection features. The following table details these protections, their default parameters, and settable ranges:
No | Item | Factory Default Parameter | Set State | Postscript |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cell Overcharge Protection | Cell overcharge alarm voltage: 3600mV Cell overcharge protection voltage: 3650mV Cell overcharge protection delay: 1.0S |
Settable | Release: SOC 96% or Discharge current 2A |
Cell Over-discharge Protection | Cell over-discharge alarm voltage: 3380mV Cell over-discharge protection voltage: 3380mV Cell over-discharge protection delay: 1.0S |
Settable | Release: 2950mV or Plug in the charger to activate | |
Battery Overcharge Protection | Battery overcharge alarm voltage: 57.6V Battery overcharge protection voltage: 58.4V Battery overcharge protection delay: 1.0S |
Settable | Release: SOC 96% or Discharge current 2A | |
Battery Over-discharge Protection | Overall over-discharge alarm voltage: 44.8V Overall over-discharge protection voltage: 43.2V Delay: 1.0S |
Settable | Release: 47.2V or Plug in the charger to activate | |
5 | Charging Over-current Protection | Alarm current: 105A Protection current: 110A Protection delay: 1.0S |
Settable | Release: Automatically disconnects after 1min (or Discharge current > 1A). If locked 10 times, state is locked. |
6 | Discharge Over-current Protection 1 | Alarm current: 105A Protection current: 110A Protection delay: 1.0S |
Settable | Release: Automatically disconnects after 1 minute (or Discharge current > 1A). If locked 10 times, state is locked. |
Discharge Over-current Protection 2 | Protection current: 150A Protection delay: 500mS |
Settable | Release: Charge disconnect (or Discharge current > 1A). After load removed, automatically removed. | |
8 | Short Circuit Protection | - | Available | When there is charging, short circuit protection is removed. After load removed, automatically removed. |
9 | MOS High Temperature Protection | Alarm temperature: 90°C Protective temperature: 115°C Release temperature: 85°C |
Settable | - |
10 | Cell Temperature Protection | Charge low temperature alarm: 5°C Charge low temperature protection: 0°C Charge low temperature protection release: 5°C Charging high temperature alarm: 60°C Charge high temperature protection: 55°C Charge high temperature protection release: 60°C |
Settable | - |
- | Discharge Low Temperature Alarm | -15°C | Settable | - |
- | Low Temperature Discharge Protection | -20°C | Settable | Release: -15°C |
- | High Discharge Temperature Alarm | 65°C | Settable | - |
- | Discharge High Temperature Protection | 70°C | Settable | Release: 60°C |
11 | Ambient Temperature Protection | Ambient low temperature alarm: -15°C Ambient low temperature protection: -20°C Ambient low temperature protection release: -15°C Ambient high temperature alarm: 65°C Ambient high temperature protection: 75°C Ambient high temperature protection release: 65°C |
Settable | - |
12 | Low Battery Alarm Condition | SOC 5% | Settable | No alarm when charging |
13 | Sleep Function | Sleep voltage: 3150mV Delay time: 5min |
Settable | Cell voltage difference: 1V |
Full Charge Cut-off Current | 56V | Settable | When both conditions are met, stop charging and update the SOC to 100% |
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the above parameters are tested at 25°C ambient temperature.
6. Specifications
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
Battery Type | LiFePO4 |
Nominal Voltage | 51.2V |
Nominal Capacity | 106Ah |
Energy | 5427Wh |
Continuous Discharge Current | 50A |
Charge Cut-off Voltage | 57.6V |
Discharge Cut-off Voltage | 41.6V |
Maximum Charge Current | 50A |
Maximum Discharge Current | 100A@30min |
Peak Discharge Current | 120A@10S |
Recommend Discharge Current | 50A |
Open-circuit Voltage | 50.88~53.6V |
Communication | RS485, RS232, CAN |
Display | LCD |
Cycle Life | >5000 times (0.5C charge&discharge, 80% DOD @25°C) |
Number of series/parallel | Max 8 battery packs in parallel |
Certification | UN38.3, MSDS, IEC62619, ROHS |
Charge&Discharge Temperature | Charge: 0~+55°C Discharge: -20~+55°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -5~+0°C (2 months); 35~+45°C (2 months); 5~+35°C (3 months, Optimum storage temperature); 15~+35°C (6 months) |
Relative Humidity | 60%±20% RH |
Connect Terminal | Quick-plug |
Dimension (L x W x H) | 531mm x 160mm x 525mm |
Net Weight | 48.7±0.5kg |
IP Class | IP65 |
Warranty | 3 years (See warranty agreement for details) |
Repeat the operation method of standard charging and standard discharge 3 times, and take the third result as the initial capacity of the battery.
When the battery is stored for more than 3 months, the storage voltage should be maintained at 52~53.6V.
For long-term storage, charge at least once every 3 months (no less than 30 minutes @ 0.2C).
7. Precautions
Maintenance Precautions
Item | Cycle |
---|---|
If the battery is not in use, it needs to be fully charged and discharged to 50%. | 3 months |
Check whether the wall bracket installation is loose. Please tighten the appropriate position if available. | 6 months |
Check the casing for damage. If damaged, please repaint or contact after-sales service center. | 6 months |
Check exposed wires for wear and tear. If the cable is worn, replace the appropriate cable or contact the service center. | 6 months |
Check for debris buildup around the battery. Clean it to prevent heat dissipation of the battery. | 6 months |
Check for water or pests to avoid long-term intrusion and damage to the battery. | 6 months |
Warning:
- If you find any problems that may affect the battery or the battery and energy storage system, please contact the after-sales service department; disassembly is strictly prohibited.
- If you find that the copper wire inside the conductive wire is exposed, please strictly prohibit touching it due to the danger of high voltage. Please contact the after-sales personnel; disassembly is strictly prohibited.
- If there are other emergencies, please contact the after-sales personnel first, operate under the guidance of the after-sales personnel, or wait for the after-sales personnel to operate on site.
8. Disclaimers
The warranty does not apply to the following conditions:
- Damage caused by improper use or inappropriate environments (It is strictly forbidden to install the Energy Storage System in humid, salt spray, corrosive, greasy, flammable, explosive, dust accumulative or other harsh environments).
- The actual current/voltage/power exceeds the limit value of the Energy Storage System.
- Damage caused by working temperature exceeding the rated temperature range.
- Electric arc, fire, explosion and other accidents caused by failure to follow the Energy Storage System labels or manual instructions.
- Unauthorized disassembly and maintenance of the Energy Storage System.
- Damage caused by force majeure such as lightning strikes, rainstorms, mountain torrents and utility failures.
- Damage occurred during transportation or loading/unloading the Energy Storage System.
Any changes without prior notice! Version number: V1.0