Installation Guide
900-0230-01-00 Rev A 3
Table of Contents
EnergyCell Batteries ...................................................................... 5
Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies ............................................................................... 5
Audience ..................................................................................................................... .............. 5
EnergyCell PLR Front Terminal Battery .................................................................................... 5
Materials Required .................................................................................................................... 6
Tools ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Accessories .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Storage and Environment Requirements .................................................................................. 6
Temperatures .................................................. ..................................................................................... 6
Self-Discharge ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Storing EnergyCell PLR Batteries ........................................................................................................ 7
Capacity .................................................................................................................................... 7
State of Charge ......................................................................................................................... 8
System Layout .......................................................................................................................... 8
Battery Configurations .......................................................................................................................... 9
DC Wiring ................................................................................................................................ 11
Commissioning ....................................................................................................................... 13
Charging ................................................................................................................................. 13
Bulk Stage .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Absorption Stage ................................................................................................................................ 13
Float Stage ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Freshening Charge ............................................................................................................................. 14
Equalization ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Notes on Three-Stage Charging ........................................................................................................ 15
Temperature Compensation ................................................................................................... 15
Remote Temperature Sensor ............................................................................................................. 15
Improper Use .......................................................................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting and Maintenance .................................................. 17
Periodic Evaluation ................................................................................................................. 19
Specifications ............................................................................. 21