Installation & User Guide Slimline (SL) Range Models: BTLITH-1275-SL BTLITH -1275-SL-DCS BTLITH -12110-SL BTLITH -12110-SL-DCS BTLITH -12150-SL v2 May 2021
Installation & User Guide SL Range 1.0 Introduction Congratulations! You have purchased a state-of-the-art lithium battery and we hope you enjoy many years of trouble-free life. This Installation and User Guide describes how to connect and safely operate the Slimline range of 12V batteries.
Installation & User Guide SL Range 2.0 Do’s and Don’ts This battery contains lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. While LFP cells are the safest Li-Ion chemistry, the stored chemical energy represents a risk of fire, burns or explosion if misused. Avoid injury to yourself and others, adhere to the warnings in this Guide.
Installation & User Guide SL Range Operating outside of these guidelines diminishes the life and performance of the battery and voids the warranty. 2.4 Avoid repeated shock and vibration Whilst the battery is robustly constructed and protected in an aluminium enclosure, it is not designed to operate continuously in high shock or high vibration environments. Normal use in a 4WD environment is acceptable and the battery has been designed in accordance with these expected conditions.
Installation & User Guide SL Range 3.0 Longevity & Depth of Discharge One of the advantages of lithium batteries over lead-acid batteries is longevity. If you want to realise the long life potential out of your lithium battery then consideration must be given to depth of discharge.
Installation & User Guide SL Range 4.0 Battery Management System Your battery comes with a Battery Management System (BMS) mounted internally. The BMS is an electronic solid-state circuit board which manages the cells and protects the battery across a range of scenarios which primarily includes over charge and over discharge protection. Unlike lead acid batteries, over charging or over discharging a lithium battery may lead to a hazardous scenario.
Installation & User Guide SL Range 5.0 Installation Stowage The Slimline battery is likely to be stowed in a car, RV or 4WD or as a portable battery for camping. An important part of the battery installation is securely fixing it down or safely stowing it away during transport so that it does not become a projectile in an accident. Figure 2 illustrates some handy stowage solutions. The primary benefit of the slim battery is that it can tuck away behind or under a seat in a vehicle.
Installation & User Guide SL Range Mounting orientation The Slimline battery can be mounted flat or on its side in any orientation, except on its side with the Anderson plugs at the top – in this configuration the internal cells are upside down which is against the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Figure 4 – DCS Model Anderson Connectors Tuning the Next Generation DC-DC Charger As you look at the 20A DC-DC charger there is an LED and 2 rotary switches (Figure 5) on the front face of the battery. 1. Green LED which will illuminate when the DC-DC charger is ready to charge. 2. Rotary Switch 1 on the bottom called Voltage Switch. 3. Rotary Switch 2 on the top called the Delay Switch / Ignition Trigger.
Figure 6 – Ignition Trigger Input Connection Procedure After connecting the DC source via the blue Anderson plug, the vehicle engine can be started. The green LED status light should illuminate if the battery is charging. The rotary switches will require adjusting depending on the alternator type. Table 1 below indicates the voltage rotary switch position and corresponding voltage on and off level.
Table 2 – Time Delay Switch Positions If you are unsure of the correct setting for your vehicle alternator then you should contact an auto electrician for guidance.
Installation & User Guide SL Range 6.0 User Guide Once the battery is securely installed and electrically connected it will automatically be available for use. The internal BMS will actively ensure the battery is protected and operating safely at all times. The battery requires no user interface or intervention under normal conditions. The Slimline lithium battery voltage can be monitored by installing an external display, such as our remote voltage monitor shown right.
Installation & User Guide SL Range SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS BLITH-1275-SL-DCS BLITH-12175-SL Capacity Nominal Voltage Charge Voltage Charge Current Discharge Current Capacity Nominal Voltage Charge Voltage Charge Current Discharge Current DC-DC Charger Operating Temp Weight Life at 80% DoD Life at 50% DoD Size (L x D x H) 75Ah 12.8V 14.6V max 100A 100A max cont.
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