SimpliPhi Battery Manual
REV020620
SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com| SimpliPhiPower.com
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Table of Contents
1.0 – Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 – Online Resources.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 – Technical Support ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 – Product Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3.1 – Battery Management System (BMS) .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.3.2 – Built-In Breaker ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 – Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.0 –Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 – General Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 – Response to Emergency Situations ....................................................................................................................................... 8
3.0 – Pre-Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 – PHI Battery Performance .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 – PHI Battery System Sizing ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 – Sizing for Maximum Instantaneous Discharge (Load Rate) .............................................................................. 9
3.2.2 – Sizing for Maximum Instantaneous Charge Rate (DC Coupled) ................................................................. 11
3.2.3 – Sizing for Maximum Instantaneous Charge Rate (AC Coupled) .................................................................. 12
3.2.4 – Overall Battery System Sizing .................................................................................................................................... 13
4.0 – Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
4.1 – Installation Options ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 – Environmental Considerations ............................................................................................................................................ 14
4.2.1 – Charging at Temperatures Below Freezing ......................................................................................................... 14
4.2.2 – Explosive Gas Precautions ................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.2.3 – Anti-Corrosion Protection ........................................................................................................................................... 14
4.3 – Mounting Hardware ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.4 – Dimensions and Weight .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.5 – PHI Battery Connection Terminals .................................................................................................................................... 17
4.5.1 – Batteries with Threaded Studs .................................................................................................................................. 17
4.5.2 – Torque Value for Batteries with Threaded Studs .............................................................................................. 17
4.5.3 –Batteries with Anderson Connectors ...................................................................................................................... 17
4.6 – Wiring .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
4.6.1 – Increasing Storage Capacity via Parallel Wiring ................................................................................................. 18
4.6.2 – Parallel Wiring Batteries with Threaded Studs using Battery Cables ...................................................... 18
4.6.3 – Parallel Wiring Batteries with Threaded Studs using Interconnecting Busbars .................................. 22
4.7 – Battery System Commissioning ........................................................................................................................................... 23
4.8 – Battery Bank Expansion .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.0 – Programming ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.1 – Operating Parameters per Warranty ................................................................................................................................ 26
6.0 – Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Appendix A – PHI Battery Safety & Green Attributes, Certifications .................................................................................... 29
Appendix B – PHI Battery Bank Sizing Guide ................................................................................................................................... 32
Appendix C – PHI Approved External Chargers ............................................................................................................................. 36
Appendix D – PHI Legacy Battery Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 37