Technical information
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Victron Energy B.V. | De Paal 35 | 1351 JG Almere | The Netherlands
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A 12V BMS that protects the alternator (and wiring), and supplies up to 200A in any DC load (including inverters and
inverter/chargers)
Alternator/battery charger input (Power Port AB)
1. The first function of Power Port AB is to prevent the load connected to the LFP battery from discharging the starter battery. This function is similar to that
of a Cyrix battery combiner or Argo FET battery isolator. Current can flow to the LFP battery only if the input voltage (= voltage on the starter battery)
exceeds 13V.
2. Current cannot flow back from the LFP battery to the starter battery, thus preventing eventual damage to the LFP battery due to excessive discharge.
3. Excessive input voltage and transients are regulated down to a safe level.
4. Charge current is reduced to a safe level in case of cell unbalance or over temperature.
5. The input current is electronically limited to approximately 80% of the AB fuse rating. A 50A fuse, for example, will therefore limit the input current to 40A.
Choosing the right fuse will therefore:
a. Protect the LFP battery against excessive charge current (important in case of a low capacity LFP battery).
b. Protect the alternator against overload in case of a high capacity LFP battery bank (most 12V alternators will overheat and fail if running at maximum
output during more than 15 minutes).
c. Limit charge current in order not to exceed the current handling capability of the wiring.
The maximum fuse rating is 100A (limiting charge current to approximately 80A).
Load/battery charger output/input (Power Port LB)
1. Maximum current in both directions: 200A continuous.
2. Peak discharge current electronically limited to 400A.
3. Battery discharge cut-off whenever the weakest cell falls below 3V.
4. Charge current is reduced to a safe level in case of cell unbalance or over temperature.
Battery specification
VOLTAGE AND CAPACITY
LFP
12,8/60
LFP
12,8/90
DISCHARGE
LFP
12,8/60
LFP
12,8/90
CHARGE
LFP
12,8/60
LFP 12,8/90
Nominal voltage 12,8V 12,8V
Maximum continuous
discharge current
180A 270A Charge voltage 14,4V 14,4V
Nominal capacity @ 25°C*
60Ah 90Ah
Recommended continuous
discharge current
≤60A ≤90A
Float voltage 13,6V 13,6V
Nominal capacity @ 0°C*
48Ah 72Ah Maximum 10 s pulse current 600A 900A Maximum charge current 180A 270A
Nominal capacity @ -20°C*
30Ah 45Ah End of discharge voltage 11V 11V Recommended charge current
≤30A ≤45A
Nominal energy @ 25°C*
768Wh 1152Wh
Cycle life Operating conditions Other
80% DoD 2000 cycles Operating temperature -20 - 50°C Max storage time @ 25 °C* 1 year
70% DoD 3000 cycles Storage temperature -45 - 70°C Dimensions (hxwxd) mm 235x293x139 249x293x168
50% DoD 5000 cycles Humidity (non condensing) Max. 95% Weight 12kg 16kg
*Discharge current ≤1C
Protection class IP 54
*When fully charged
BMS 12/200 specification
Maximum number of 12,8V batteries 10
Maximum charge current, Power Port AB
80A @ 40
°
C
Maximum charge current, Power Port LB
200A @ 40
°
C
Maximum continuous discharge current, LB
200A @ 40
°
C
Peak discharge current, LB (short circuit proof) 400A
Approximate cut-off voltage 11V
GENERAL
No load current when operating 10mA
Current consumption when switched off 5mA
Current consumption after battery discharge
cut-off due to low cell voltage
3mA
Operating temperature range
-40 to +60
°
C
Humidity, maximum 100%
Humidity, average 95%
Protection, electronics IP65
DC connection AB, LB and battery minus M8
DC connection battery plus Faston female
6.3 mm
LED’s
Battery being charged through Power Port AB green
Battery being charged through Power Port LB green
Power port LB active green
Over temperature red
ENCLOSURE
Weight (kg) 1,8
Dimensions (hxwxd in mm) 65 x 120 x 260
STANDARDS
Emission
EN 50081-1
Immunity
EN 50082-1
Automotive Directive
2004/104/EC
AB LB
Up to ten 12,8V LFP batteries
can be connected in parallel
Isolated Orion DC
-DC converter needed for
DC loads with minus connected to chassis
BMS 12/200 FOR 12,8 VOLT LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE BATTERIES