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Table of Contents 1.0 – Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 2.0 – Charge Controller and Inverter Settings .................................................................................................................. 4 3.0 – Battery Bank Sizing ..............................................................................................................
1.0 – Introduction This integration guide covers the recommended set up and configuration of Schneider Electric equipment for optimizing performance with SimpliPhi PHI 3.8 kWh batteries. More information on SimpliPhi products can be found on our website: https://simpliphipower.com/. Schneider Electric offers many products which are too numerous to be covered here.
B#Inv ≥ 6.8 kW / 0.925 / 1.9 kW = 3.8 A properly sized PHI battery bank based on maximum discharge of the inverter would have a minimum of 4 batteries. This ensures no greater than C/2 battery load. If the PHI battery bank has fewer batteries than calculated, special care must be taken with the inverter settings to limit the load below the specified rating of the PHI battery. These settings are described in the following sections of this Integration Guide. 3.
CAUTION: If a firmware update is executed on Schneider Electric equipment, ALL the settings must be reverified. The programmed settings shown in the following tables must be applied based on desired Warranty/Cycle life. The recommended is 80% depth of discharge. 4.2 – Inverter/Charger Settings The Conext XW+ Inverter/Charger has a firmware limitation that creates a potential issue with Lithium-Ion batteries: the Low Battery Cut-Out Voltage (LBCO) setting is limited to 48V maximum.
• • • Bat QTY PHI 3.8 / 48V (37.5ADC) 1 x XW+ 5548 (110ADC charger) 1 x XW+6848 (140ADC charger) 2 75A 68% 53% 3 112.5A 100% 80% 4 150A 100% 100% Levels are typical @ 25⁰C and may need adjusting at temperature extremes. When performing rapid deep charge/discharge cycles the battery should be allowed to "rest" 15 minutes in between. Always refer to the SimpliPhi Power Manual and Warranty for the specific PHI battery model.
• • • • • 2. Per PHI 3.8 kWh 48V battery – These settings are calculated by multiplying the nominal value per-battery value times the # of batteries. For other batteries, refer to the Warranty and Specification Sheet for the specific model. Refer to Charge Controller Bank Sizing under the “Battery Bank Sizing” section. 3. To calculate Max Charge Rate as a percentage, divide the calculated Max Bulk Current in Amps DC by the equipment’s maximum potential charging current: Bat QTY PHI 3.
4. To wire the Battery Monitor’s pre-scaler board to the battery bank: a. Do not connect the orange wire (Va1+) or the yellow wire (Va2-). Including these wires in the pre-scaler-to-battery connection will result in inaccurate Battery Monitor SoC calculations. b. Wire the twisted pair (violet wire 1- and blue wire I+) to the battery shunt. Notice connection points A and B as outlined in the Battery Monitor Quickstart Guide: to battery DC Negative Busbar c. 5.
6. 7. Wire the pre-scaler board to the battery monitor using the provided orange networking cable. Include the battery monitor in the remainder of the Schneider system’s network via the Xanbus networking cable. Table 3.0 - Settings for SimpliPhi PHI 3.
4.4 – Conext Auto Generator Start (AGS) Settings The Schneider Electric ConextTM Auto Generator Start (AGS) device allows for a connected generator to automatically start and stop according to battery voltage. Check with your generator manufacturer regarding the compatibility of your generator with this AGS device. Table 4.0 – Settings for SimpliPhi PHI 3.
5.0 – Specifications & Warranty For your reference: • • See PHI 3.8 kWh 48V Specifications Sheet. See PHI 3.8 kWh 48V 10-Year Warranty; Failure to adhere to installation protocol will void Warranty. 6.0 – SimpliPhi Technical Support For technical support related to your PHI 3.8 kWh 48V Battery (or other SimpliPhi Power products), please contact us directly at: 805.640.6700 techsupport@simpliphipower.com SimpliPhi Power, Inc.
