SimpliPhi Battery Manual

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Table of Contents
1.0 – Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 – Online Resources ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 – Technical Support ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 – Product Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.3.1 – Battery Management System (BMS) .................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 – Built-In Breaker ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 – Specications ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.0 – Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.1 – General Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 – Response to Emergency Situations ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.0 – Pre-Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 – PHI Battery Performance ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 – PHI Battery System Sizing ................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.2.1 – Sizing for Maximum Instantaneous Discharge (Load Rate) ....................................................................................................... 10
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 ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.0 – Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 – Installation Options ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 – Environmental Considerations ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.2.1 – Charging at Temperatures Below Freezing ....................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.2 – Explosive Gas Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.2.3 – Anti-Corrosion Protection ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.3 – Mounting Hardware ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.4 – Dimensions and Weight ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.5 – PHI Battery Connection Terminals ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.5.1 – Batteries with Threaded Studs ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.5.2 – Torque Value for Batteries with Threaded Studs ........................................................................................................................... 15
4.5.3 –Batteries with Anderson Connectors ................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.6 – Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.6.1 – Increasing Storage Capacity via Parallel Wiring ............................................................................................................................. 16
4.6.2 – Parallel Wiring Batteries with Threaded Studs using Battery Cables .................................................................................. 16
Helpful Tips: ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.6.3 – Parallel Wiring Batteries with Threaded Studs using Interconnecting Busbars ............................................................. 20
4.7 – Battery System Commissioning ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.8 – Battery Bank Expansion ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.0 – Programming ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
5.1 – Operating Parameters Related to Cycle Life ............................................................................................................................................ 25
6.0 – Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Appendix A – PHI Battery Safety & Green Attributes, Certications .......................................................................................................... 28
Appendix B – PHI Battery Bank Sizing Guide ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
Appendix C – PHI Approved External Chargers .................................................................................................................................................... 33
Appendix D – PHI Legacy Battery Parameters ....................................................................................................................................................... 34