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 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.0 Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.1 General Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Response to Emergency Situations ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.0Pre-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)
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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 .............................................................................................................................................................
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.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
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.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
6.0Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Appendix A PHI Battery Safety & Green Attributes, Certifications ........................................................................................ 28
Appendix B – PHI Battery Bank Sizing Guide ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Appendix C PHI Approved External Chargers ............................................................................................................................................................... 33
Appendix D – PHI Legacy Battery Parameters
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